Planetary Chronicles - From July 1st to 15th
Neptune Retrograde and more
The main astrological events from July 1 to 15, 2023
June 30: Neptune Retrograde in Pisces Nep 27 Pis 42'Rx
July 3: Full Moon in Capricorn 11 Cap 18'
July 10: Mars enters Virgo March 00 Vir 00'
July 11: Mercury enters Leo Mer 00 Leo 00'
On June 30th the retrogradation of Neptune marks the tone of the following days.
Neptune is subtle. Neptune dissolves in order to enable integration… something that sometimes is not so easy… With Neptune, we lose the barriers that define our sense of identity.
The point with Neptune is to be able to move between worlds. Is it easy? It depends on the way we have constructed our sense of self. In the next episode of the Transpersonal Planets series (I started with Uranus) we will go in-depth over Neptune’s energy.
Neptune’s retrogradation in Pisces begins on June 30 and ends on December 6, 2023.
The retrogradation of any planet is an internal experience. With Neptune, we have the possibility to connect with our inner world and all its parts. Are we ready for this? Let’s not forget that Saturn retrograde is also transiting Pisces from June 17 until November 4.
Wherever Saturn is, everything related to the sign and house where Saturn is located slows down. The reason? We need to learn a few things before moving forward. And because of the nature of Saturn, we learn by confronting reality. So… Saturn and Neptune, both retrograde and in Pisces are a powerful combo!
We are going through several months where we are faced with our sense of transcendence and especially… with the illusions that tie the collective in a, we could say, false way.
As I said earlier, this might not be easy for everybody as many of us are used to attaching to a sense of reality that gives us the feeling of safety and familiarity. Pisces is the last sign of the Zodiac, where our self becomes porous, adaptable, and free-flowing. And let’s not forget that we all have Pisces somewhere.
We also have Jupiter in Taurus all the way until May 2024. Uranus and the North Node are also in Taurus. Pluto is retrograde in Capricorn. We are talking about the social planets (Jupiter and Saturn) and transpersonal planets (Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto) in feminine signs. We can say that we are in a period of strong receptivity… Everything is sensed or felt!
The present sky asks us for allowing this receptivity and feel what we have inside. It seems as if the cosmos is singing “Let it Be” at the moment. And if we do so, we might be receiving great blessings!
We might want to lose ourselves in invisible worlds and/or we might feel that the dense illusions are dissolving. As a consequence, we may prefer to escape to the mundane: shopping, superficial entertainment, lots of alcohol just to lull us to sleep...you get the picture.
With this strong Pisces retrograde energy in the air, we're not supposed to stay 'real', but we can also feel how numb we are... And sometimes, the feeling is so uncomfortable that running away can be tempting!
On July 3 we have the Full Moon in Capricorn. There’s no doubt that during the first half of July, we can reassess our priorities and let go of what does not seem to be a long-lasting aim.
We have all we need to feel deeply what does not serve our goals if we face whatever illusions get in the way! This may seem sad, but it's actually a good time to discover that true magic doesn't require living in a fantasy. Quite the opposite!
“If the doors of perception were cleansed everything would appear to man as it is, infinite.” - William Blake
By the second week of July Mars enters Virgo, giving us the desire to put everything in order. Mercury ingress to Leo, where Venus is currently transiting. Here, the sky tells us: look at the bright side and have fun! As I mentioned in my previous forecast, we can access our inner child and ask him or her… what do you really enjoy?
We are preparing for the entrance of the North Node in Aries, on July 18th, where we will want to go for what we want. So… these two weeks ahead is a good time to find out what we really want!
Allow the feelings that are coming to flow through you. Let go of what is not important to you. Listen to your heart and prepare for action.