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Decisions require careful attention this morning. The Pisces Moon, no stranger to duality and fickle emotions, is at odds with Mercury in Gemini, the famously indecisive sign. Distractions are likely to come often and be numerous. Luckily, a lunar trine with Saturn is also in the works. The stabilizing angle helps keep priorities straight and schedules on time. Still, many of us will welcome the short, midday void of course Moon period as a chance to catch our collective breath and enjoy a break. Shortly after noon the Moon arrives in Aries and it's again time to rev engines, gear up and bravely face challenges. Moon in Pisces v/c 10:36AM-12:37PM Moon enters Aries.

The day begins swimmingly. A trine aspect between the Pisces Moon and Cancer Sun facilitates all sorts of activities. Emotional composure is notable, as is the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. And adapt we must as the Sun opposes Pluto just before midday. Both the strengths and weaknesses of partnerships are exposed. Keep the focus on common goals and shared interests. This approach can bring out the best in everyone, and make them want to contribute. An overly demanding or bullying approach will surely lead to hard feelings and increase the risk of a painful separation. The stakes are high. Be nice. Moon in Pisces, Sun opposite Pluto.

The early going feels labored as the Aquarius Moon tests Saturn and then goes void of course for a couple of hours. The quiet period is a good chance to rest and rebound after yesterday's holiday hoopla. Catch up on needed sleep or quietly tend to routine chores. Late morning sees the Moon slip into Pisces, arousing sentimental feelings and also strengthening privacy urges. Nightfall brings a surprising uptick in energy levels. Creative impulses quicken and desires become more compelling. Artists are inspired. Romantic sorts engage in passionate flirting. More spiritually oriented individuals, immersed in yoga, mindful meditation and other practices, find an unusually deep sense of connection with the Universe. Moon in Aquarius v/c 8:31AM-10:23AM Moon enters Pisces, Mercury sextile Venus.

Happy 4th of July! As it was on the day in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was signed, the Moon is visiting Aquarius. The Sign of the Waterbearer is visionary, one of egalitarian society and social justice. The Moon's position is confirmation that the emerging American popularism in national politics is here to stay. Expect the siren songs of racial, sexual, and economic equality to be major themes during the upcoming election cycle. In addition to influencing campaign stump speeches, the stars have many folks in touch with their hopes and dreams. Every wish is a seed planted. Sharing yours with loved ones is good gardening and an important step towards realizing cherished goals. Enjoy the evening fireworks under the lovely conjunction of Venus and Jupiter. Moon in Aquarius.

Resolutely facing responsibilities is the early morning mood but then the Capricorn Moon goes on a short void of course run. Momentum is slowly regained as the Moon arrives in community oriented Aquarius before the start of work day business hours. Nimble-footed Mercury forms an agreeable sextile to Jupiter this evening. Harmony between the two planets of travel and knowledge is an auspicious bridge leading into the weekend. Minds are flexible, open and inclined to see good in the world. Communication channels are clear. Those fortunate enough to be on the way to holiday destinations gratefully feel the wind at their backs. Moon in Capricorn v/c 6:38AM-8:21AM Moon enters Aquarius, Mercury sextile Jupiter.

Early morning apprehensions diminish as the morning Sun climbs the eastern sky. Minds are sharp and inventive with the broadening light. Thanks to a sextile between mental Mercury and Uranus, tongue in cheek humor, double entendres, and precocious insights pepper many conversations. Quick decisions and fast travel are also facilitated. Trust in your ability to improvise as well as relate to different types and odd situations. Expect happy coincidences, too. A late afternoon square between the Capricorn Moon and Uranus may test the patience of some folks. Plans will most likely change. If something you were counting on does fall through, let it be. Other good options are coming. Be prepared to chart a new course through unfamiliar territory. Moon in Capricorn, Mercury sextile Uranus.

July arrives with gloriously good omens. First up is a conjunction of Venus and Jupiter. The glad pairing in passionate Leo sets hearts to beating a little faster, generates abundant happiness and instills confidence. In another welcome development, the Cancer Sun's trine to otherworldly Neptune stimulates imaginations and acts of kindness but don't get carried away. Stay grounded in the present during the early afternoon hours when the waxing Moon tests fiery Mars. Take off your rose-colored glasses and watch your speed. The grand finale of today's celestial fireworks is the power-packed Full Moon in Capricorn at 10:20PM. Try to balance familial demands and personal needs with ongoing professional obligations. It's a delicate act, requiring compromises be made. Meet partners half way. Empathy, understanding and generosity of spirit are uplifting, healing balms. Moon in Sagittarius v/c 12:00AM-5:11AM Moon enters Capricorn, Full "Buck" Moon in Capricorn 10:20PM, Venus conjunct Jupiter, Sun trine Neptune.

The waxing Moon in Sagittarius stands unflinching, part of a highly auspicious fire sign Grand Trine, along with Uranus in Aries and Venus and Jupiter in Leo. Wonderful, magical currents are sweeping the Earth. The Cancer Sun is nearing an exact trine with mystical Neptune. A combination of spiritual connection, accurate intuition, and plainly spoken truth telling is delightfully infectious and empowering. Friendships blossom. Networking is favored. Minds embrace new and in many cases revolutionary ways of thinking. Just be sure to hold important meetings and make key decisions before mid-afternoon when the Moon makes a final trine with Jupiter. She then travels void of course until daybreak tomorrow. With Full Moon Fever again on the rise, it's best to relax, have fun and be sociable during the latter part of the day.
 Moon in Sagittarius v/c 2:18PM-12:00AM.

During the night loving Venus forms an exact trine with Uranus, the planet of surprises, epiphanies and liberation. If you dreamed of the winning lottery numbers, or imagined meeting the perfect man or woman, or some other happy event, carry the thrill with you into the new day. There is magic in those memories! The waxing Moon is in adventure loving Sagittarius. A world of high hopes and golden possibility awaits. The only trouble on the horizon is a late afternoon lunar square with Neptune. Explorers can lose their bearings. Intrepid individuals may gloss over the weaknesses and worries of others, leaving sensitive souls adrift, searching for understanding and empathy. Double-check your bearings, then forge ahead but be sure to offer reassuring words of encouragement to less confident companions.
 Moon in Sagittarius, Venus trine Uranus.

Early birds may note expansive, perhaps restless urges. A day trip or other outing is one way to honor these longings. Another option is taking a journey of the mind. Catch up on reading. Check out what's happening in the world, on line, or by perusing a current magazine. Stimulating companions are yet another way of nurturing  a wider world view During the afternoon the waxing Moon draws closer to dour Saturn, now slowly retrograding at the last degree of Scorpio. Renegotiate a financial agreement or try to resolve a partnership issue that may have first arisen last fall. Friends and colleagues offer refreshingly different perspectives. With Venus fast approaching a trine to Uranus, love at first sight stories will make the rounds.
 Moon in Scorpio v/c 9:50PM-11:21PM Moon enters Sagittarius.

Scorpio Moon days can see a good many folks turn inward, reflecting on their own emotions. This is the sign of life's death and rebirth cycles. Empowering moments as well as old grudges may be noted. However painful, memories have to fade through forgiveness and letting go in order to truly put them in the past and open up to receive new experiences. In today's planetary tapestry, the Moon aligns with Neptune and Pluto, two planets that aid in transformational processes. Hobbies and creative outlets, Mother Nature, as well as selfless acts of service are catalysts for emotional and spiritual growth this morning. After noon Pluto challenges us to put reputation, wealth, and heart into facilitating deeper intimacy and trust, first with ourselves and then with our partners. Love in moderation conquers all tonight.
 Moon in Scorpio.

The morning hours, with a void of course Libra Moon, move slowly. Thoughts may be difficult to control and focus hard to maintain. Subconscious co-dependent tendencies can surface but, as often happens under during a the void of course Moon period, physical initiative wavers. Events lack staying power. During the early afternoon an energizing change occurs. The Moon reaches Scorpio where she forms angles of compatibility with Mars and the Sun in Cancer. This latter part of the day feels very different. Energy, emotional strength and a sense of balance return. Ambitions revive, if only to get away to a park or the seashore and feel refreshed or draw closer to friends and other loved ones. We are in touch with our deepest instincts and needs tonight, and ably supported by partners.
 Moon in Libra v/c 12:00AM-1:57PM Moon enters Scorpio.

Today's Libra Moon faces her challenges, reviving the still lingering, disruptive square between Pluto and Uranus. Early morning unease is due to a lunar square with Pluto. Be quick to compromise with a partner or turn the other cheek if it helps keep relations on an even keel. Fortunately, the Moon is also advantageously aligned with Venus and Jupiter in Leo, astrology's two prospering planets. The cheerful twosome enable and empower peacemakers as well as creative types. Generosity of spirit, kindness and encouragement provide the most wonderful feelings of satisfaction. These same forgiving qualities also help offset the possible shock of an unplanned schedule change this afternoon. Keep your options open and a smile on your face. Tonight is more relaxed. 
Moon in Libra v/c 7:22PM-12:00AM.

The restless early morning hours are a prelude to the tense First Quarter phase of the Moon. Mars' late-morning arrival in emotionally sensitive Cancer sees the Red Planet team up with the Sun. Protective instincts take on new urgency. The mythic God of War in the Sign of the Crab gives moms a militant edge. Stylistic differences can be tough to resolve. However, the Moon is passing by her own North Node in Libra. Creating a peaceful family as well as beautiful home are worthy goals. Crabs walk sideways, so any forward movement may not be immediately apparent. Progress is more easily measured tonight as the Moon finds harmony with mental Mercury. Relationships are more agreeable then, too.
 Moon in Virgo v/c 1:12AM-1:41AM Moon enters Libra, First Quarter Moon in Libra 7:02AM, Mars enters Cancer.

The Moon continues her orbit through Virgo, fostering quiet diligence and discriminating tastes. Don't rush. Hurrying can only have a negative impact on the quality of one's work. The best of nearly everything requires an investment of time as well as talent. Mental Mercury's afternoon square with Neptune tempts some folks to look for shortcuts and easy solutions. This testing aspect may befuddle some minds so pay close attention to messages and possessions, especially communication devices. A misunderstanding or lost phone will certainly deflate altruistic dreams. More realistic thinking makes priorities clearer later in the day but astrological trends are mixed. Implementing plans will continue to require patience and perseverance.
 Moon in Virgo, Mercury square Neptune.

An absolutely fabulous trine between Jupiter and Uranus is a harbinger of scientific breakthroughs, revolutionary thinking and great adventures. With Jupiter in regal Leo and Uranus in trailblazing Aries, this alignment raises passions, instills wonder and quickens heartbeats. The world seems full of incredible possibilities. Translating a liberating moment of enlightenment into something enduring could require a suspension of belief and leap of faith. With the Virgo Moon testing Mercury and Neptune this morning, don't even try to explain or figure out all the angles. Just proceed where your energy and excitement lead you. Ironing out details and coordinating plans with partners is more easily done after noon.
 Moon in Virgo, Jupiter trine Uranus.

All hail, the glorious, Sun! Today is Summer Solstice. In the Northern Hemisphere this day contains the most hours of life-giving light. Just after noon the Sun enters Cancer and the new season officially begins. Breathe in the fullness. Bask in the glow. This is Father's Day, too. In astrology the Sun is thought of as a masculine archetype, sometimes literally representing the earthly patriarchs What an appropriate time to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions fathers make. The Moon is also busy, shifting from Leo to Virgo during the noon hour. An early afternoon lunar square with Saturn urges respect be given to fathers as well as other mentors while a promising sextile between the Sun and Moon bodes well for today's gatherings and the new season.
 Moon in Leo v/c 12:09PM-12:59PM Moon enters Virgo, Sun enters Cancer 12:38PM EDT, Summer Solstice.

Sparked by a giddy Leo stellium, a grouping of the Moon, Venus and Jupiter, rollicking good times continue for many folks. Pensive minds may note the passing of another spring, the Sun having reached the final degree of Gemini, but today's dominant focus is on enjoying life. Lunar conjunctions with Venus in the morning and Jupiter this afternoon encourage everyone to indulge in one pleasurable pursuit after another. Hobbies, games, sporting events as either a participant or spectator, shopping, travel and learning are all favored. The cheerful celestial trio is nicely aligned with Uranus, boosting today's social potential. Share the fun with new or old friends, the more the merrier. 
Moon in Leo.

We're in the middle of a quiet astrological spell when thankfully, good things are happening. The Moon enters fun-loving Leo during the wee hours of the morning. Here she forms an engaging and uplifting sextile with Mercury. Instinct works seamlessly with intellect. Moods are relaxed. Mental agility increases. Information is processed quickly and easily. If you've been meaning to have a conversation with a friend or an associate, today is an auspicious time. Words accurately express feelings and most of us are feeling good, especially tonight as the Moon makes her way closer to loving Venus. After sunset look up into the western sky and you'll see the encouraging trio of the Moon, Venus and Jupiter. Find someone or something to celebrate. Tip your hat, raise a glass and feel the joy.
 Moon in Cancer v/c 1:52AM-2:23AM Moon enters Leo.

Early this morning the Cancer Moon is at odds with unpredictable Uranus. The Moon in the Sign of the Crab likes nothing better than a safe bet, physical and emotional security being tops. Eccentrically visionary, rebellious, and all about evolutionary change, Uranus offers little to no security in the traditional sense. The resulting stresses could lead to a confrontation or perhaps an accident, especially if your mood doesn't jibe with your chosen responsibilities. Pay attention if you're driving or working on a computer. Control impulses. A sudden false move could lead to a loss. Life gets easier as morning gives way to afternoon. By then the Moon is harmonizing with Saturn. Maturity, discipline and commitments come more effortlessly. Make long range plans tonight.
 Moon in Cancer.

Today features two different chapters. Chapter one sees the Cancer Moon forming a mellow and softly engaging trine with Neptune. There'll be many sentiments of caring, sympathy and empathy expressed. Throughout the morning love leans towards unconditional acceptance. The sweet vibrations peak during the early afternoon after which the Moon heads into an opposition with Pluto. This latter part of the day is its chapter two. Emotional volatility can quickly make generous, tolerant and forgiving moods things of the past. Some folks feel thin-skinned, others sulk under the pain of imagined rejection or criticism. If the atmosphere gets too close or angst is hard to take, come up for air. Seek a different point of view. Judgments are more likely a projection of subconscious fears, rather than reality based. Go within and practice self-love. See where love can take you!
 Moon in Cancer.

Early birds approach the day with gusto. This morning's New Moon in Gemini heralds the start of a fresh activity cycle. Set your intentions for the coming days. Fiery Mars joins in the monthly union of the Sun and Moon. The energetic grouping is an emphatic "go" signal from on high but be wary of false starts. This particular New Moon also marks the beginning of a lengthy void of course Moon period. From late morning until evening the Moon wanders without engaging any other planets. As a result, staying focused and attentive can be difficult. Free form improvisation on the other hand, is easy. If possible, let your mind wander. Head home tonight as the Moon arrives in Cancer and nesting instincts grow stronger.
 New Moon in Gemini 10:16AM, Moon in Gemini v/c 10:16AM-6:51PM Moon enters Cancer.

Lunar aspects to Venus and Neptune launch the day. Some folks are lethargic while others overcome inertia with spiritually attuned insight and deep, loving compassion. The waning Gemini Moon is at the end of her monthly cycle, marking a time of completion. Otherwise, the day is a pleasant one, dominated by tonight's lunar sextile to Jupiter. This aspect encourages spirited fun and the appreciation of life's finer amusements. Inspiration strikes. Creative projects progress nicely. Talking with good buddies is a treat. A nighttime development may prove to be an enlightening epiphany. Draw your own conclusions.
 Moon in Gemini.

The Gemini Sun joins forces today with fiery, impetuous Mars. There is usually irrepressible energy and enthusiasm with this pairing. However, the waning Moon is void of course until just after noon when, newly arrived in Gemini, she opposes Saturn. A roadblock could suddenly appear, but it's wise to slow down anyway. This evening ringed Saturn retrogrades back into Scorpio and remains there for the summer. An unresolved issue that has been on the back burner since December could resurface. Financial matters and partnership arrangements are subject to renewed scrutiny during the coming months. It may be time to opt out of an unprofitable or uncomfortable commitment. There's lots to think about tonight. Take your time and consider all the angles. 
Moon in Taurus v/c 12:00AM-1:51PM Moon enters Gemini, Sun conjunct Mars, Saturn enters Scorpio.