Laurie’s Weekly Astrology Forecast: July 29, 2024 through August 4, 2024

The Moon in Gemini fosters a lively and curious atmosphere today. This energy is perfect for engaging in intellectual pursuits, learning new things, and communicating with others. Gemini’s influence encourages us to be versatile, curious, adaptable, and open-minded. It’s an excellent time for socializing, exploring new ideas, and embracing a light-hearted approach to our interactions.

At 3:54 PM EDT, Venus forms a harmonious trine aspect to Chiron. This offers us each a gift of healing through our connections with others. Speak from your heart, share your vulnerabilities, and allow yourself to understand and be understood. You can heal something deeply vulnerable within yourself through uplifting and healing those around you.

As past wounds are healed, the Gemini Moon can help you articulate your feelings which will help soothe those around you.

Introspective Questions:

1. How will I create space for meaningful conversations today?
2. What past wounds can be healed through open vulnerability and communication?
3. Who will I be vulnerable with in my conversations today?

The Moon continues its journey through Gemini today, keeping us mentally active and engaged. Curiosity, versatility, and communication define the day. Spend time gathering information, sharing ideas, and connecting with others. Use your intellect and curiosity. Gemini Moon provides a dynamic atmosphere that supports learning, social interactions, and adapting to constantly changing circumstances.

As we reach toward the early hours of tomorrow, the Moon enters Cancer at 11:19 PM EDT. This marks a shift from intellectual engagement to protection and nurturing. For the next few days, the Cancer Moon will draw our focus inward, highlighting home, family, and emotional security. This is a time for self-care, attending to our emotional needs, and creating a supportive environment for ourselves and our loved ones.

Introspective Questions:

1. How will I use today’s mental curiosity for creative projects?
2. What conversations and connections will enrich my understanding?
3. How will I prepare for a more nurturing and emotionally moody day tomorrow?

With the Moon now firmly in Cancer, the focus turns toward the need to protect and care for ourselves and others. This is a day for self-care, care of loved ones, and nurturing inner sensitivities. Emotions run high and we may be moody. Allow this moodiness to offer valuable insights into what truly matters. Allow yourself to feel deeply, connect with loved ones, and show your vulnerability. When the Moon is in this Cardinal Water sign we must respond to the importance of taking actions necessary for security and comfort.

Introspective Questions:

1. How will I create a nurturing environment for myself and others?
2. What emotions are coming to the surface, and what are they teaching me?
3. How will I prioritize taking action for security and comfort?

At 9:26 AM EDT, Venus forms a square aspect to Uranus. A square aspect represents a challenge and a difficulty. Today’s challenge asks that you embrace something unexpected that may initially seem very difficult. A challenge to giving or receiving love or money could be revealed. You may discover beauty in a place you didn’t expect or even want to find it. You may be asked to accept unconventional expressions of love that are hard to understand. Explore new ways of understanding beauty, and new ways of connecting with and appreciating the unique qualities of your loved ones. Surprising acts of kindness and innovative approaches to love and friendship can bring a delightful change and spark to this day.

The Moon remains in Cancer today, continuing themes of protection, love, and emotional security. This encourages us to connect deeply with our loved ones and focus on creating a supportive, safe, and comfortable environment. It’s an ideal time to tend to our emotional needs, seek comfort in familiar surroundings, and strengthen bonds with those we care about.

Introspective Questions:

1. How will I embrace change in my relationships today?
2. What unexpected joys will I accept and allow to brighten my day?
3. How will I balance themes of emotional sensitivity with the great need for change?

Today we reach the New Moon (12° Leo) at 7:13 AM EDT.  Each month the New Moon marks the beginning of a new lunar cycle, a time for setting intentions and planting metaphorical seeds for future growth. In Leo, this New Moon emphasizes creativity, leadership, and self-expression. It’s a powerful moment to reflect on your aspirations and set clear, heartfelt intentions for the coming month (extending to the Leo Full Moon in 6 months). Leo asks that we plant a seed for bold, confident, and expressive growth.

Find the house in your natal chart that holds Leo. This represents the area of your life ripe for new beginnings. Set your intentions and plant your seeds for future growth accordingly.

Venus enters Virgo at 10:22 PM EDT. Venus is the planet of love, money, resources, and how we manage and understand our most personal values. Ask yourself: what do you value? How do you love? Venus has been in Leo since July 5th where it emphasized the value of playful generosity.  This ingress shifts our understanding of value to a more practical and discerning approach. In Virgo, Venus values precision, care, and service. This highlights the importance of nurturing our connections through thoughtful actions and attention to detail. It’s a time to refine our relationships, focusing on the small gestures that build trust and intimacy. Venus will remain in Virgo until August 29th.

Introspective Questions:

1. What intentions will I set for self-expression, creativity, and personal growth at this New Moon?
2. How will I cultivate a more discerning and refined approach to my relationships and other things I value?
3. What area of my life holds Leo (house) needs a fresh start? How will I support this new beginning?