The week begins with a powerful line up as Mercury conjuncts Saturn in Cancer and trines Uranus on Monday and Mars on Tuesday. Fear seems to predominate people's thinking at this time, making them edgy and easily agitated. This alignment also gives deep powers of concentration and analysis so it's a good time for focused mental work.

Jupiter trine Pluto is exact on Tuesday, July 1st. This aspect is about creativity and the power of the mental images we hold. Jupiter trine Pluto gives people an uncanny ability to manifest what they imagine (image in). It's usually associated with a benific use of power for the greater good. This is the third of three passes, so projects begun at the end of October '02 (when Jupiter first brined Pluto) come to fruition now.

Wednesday's an upbeat, happy day. The Leo Moon promotes a lazy, fun-loving mood. The Moon conjuncts Jupiter late this afternoon. Watch for it in the west as the sun sets. Many people decide to take off early and make it a long vacation weekend.

Thursday the party starts early, so driving could be a little scary by this evening. Try to get there early so you can relax instead.

Friday, Happy 4th of July. It's a busy morning. Lots of phone calls and errands to run. Venus moves into Cancer around mid day. We're in the mood to reach out to family. This evening is explosive as the Moon in Virgo squares Pluto at 10:15 PM MST.

Saturday the Sun conjuncts Mercury at 13 degrees Cancer. This is a great time for family vacations and visiting with the ones we love. This evening is relaxed and social as the Moon moves into Libra.

Sunday, 7/06, Venus trines Uranus around noon, so expect the unexpected. There's a thrill seeking, restlessness to this alignment. This is a gambler's aspect, one that enjoys risk taking and living on the edge.

Monday morning is calm but high energy. We wake up well rested and ready, though there's not actually that much to do today. Business is still on hold. We might just as well have taken another day of vacation.

Tuesday, 7/09, so now everything hits at once. There's a lot on our plate this morning. Venus conjuncts Saturn in Cancer so family finances are a major concern. Loved ones don't seem supportive now and we may lose a friend or valued possession. From time to time we outgrow relationships and Venus/Saturn is often when we're forced to admit that it's time to release, to let it go.

Wednesday is a pleasant, optimistic day. It's easy to spend this day chatting and planning without actually accomplishing much.

Thursday has an angry intensity to it. Impatience and frustration have peoples tempers on edge now. Looks like there'll be lots of fender benders today.The Moon in Sag squares Mars at 1:56 PM MST, so be on the look out for sudden, erratic moves by irate drivers.

Friday,7/11, Venus in Cancer trines Mars in Pisces. The romantic dramas that started when Venus trined Uranus last Sunday, 7/10, are in full swing now. A sudden attraction has flared into a full fledged affair. This new interest could become an obsession. The Moon in Sagittarius trines Jupiter in Leo this AM, setting the tone for an exhilarating day.

Saturday the focus is on last Tuesday's, 7/08, Venus/ Saturn conjunction. Whatever issues this alignment represents for us (probably something having to do with family and home) will be up and in our faces today, all day. Well, we know where our work is. Be kind today but don't allow yourself to be someone's doormat.

Sunday Mercury enters Leo in the morning and the Moon is Full in Capricorn at 1:21 PM (MST). This Moon emphasizes the recent cluster of planets around Saturn in Cancer. There's lots of focus on the economy, unemployment and a rapidly sinking dollar. American families are struggling.

It's a busy morning, Monday. Phones are ringing and there are lots of little details to attend to. Things quiet down this afternoon and it's a good evening to turn in early. It's a good night for dreaming.

Tuesday focus on your goals. Take at least one step toward accomplishing an important objective. Let your friends help you now.

Wednesday, 7/16, there's a sudden change of plans as something unforeseen arises. You'll need to be flexible today. The Moon conjuncts Uranus in Pisces around 1 PM MST. With this alignment accidents happen when we space out. So try to stay focused on the business at hand. Tempers flare late this evening. Better go to bed early and avoid a fight.

Thursday is a passionate day. Couples are either in love or in hate. There's not much middle ground right now. Passions or jealousies flare later this afternoon as the Moon in Pisces squares Pluto in Sag around 6 PM MST.

Friday is relatively quiet, the calm after the storm. The morning gets off to a smooth start and we get a lot accomplished with relative ease.

Saturday, 7/19, Mercury opposes Neptune today. This is a dreamy, somewhat disoriented aspect. People tend to be distracted now, their attention off in fantasy land It's easy to space out important details, lose your car keys, etc. Mercury/Neptune is good for creative endeavors, making music, consulting the muse and meditation.

Sunday is a lovely day. The Moon in Aries trines Jupiter in Leo around noon. The weather's hot and the mood is lazy and laid back. This is a good day for a party or some type of social occasion.

Monday, 7/21, it's a fast paced, businesslike morning. We get a lot done today but it's nose to the grindstone all day long.

Tuesday Mercury trines Pluto this afternoon. This is an aspect of penetrating insight and concentration. Our intuition is right on now, if only we don't talk ourselves out of it. The Moon in Taurus squares Mercury in Leo mid afternoon, so it's a hectic day. Everyone wants to talk so it's hard to get anything done.

The Sun moves into Leo at 12:04 AM MST Wednesday morning. The pace is more relaxed today. People are in the mood to take it easy and socialize. We get a second wind later this evening and may decide to make a night of it.

Thursday, 7/24, we're moving fast today, pushing a little too hard, running on nervous energy. People are rather snappish now. By 5 PM things calm done a bit as the Moon in Gemini trines Neptune. It turns out to be a pleasant, low-key evening.

Friday Mercury conjuncts Jupiter at 22 degrees of Leo. This spreads an optimism and goodwill over the end of the week. Leo encourages a certain generosity of spirit, an expansive, fun loving magnanimity. Artistic and dramatic endeavors are favored. This would be a great night to attend a play or show. It's a perfect time for a party, for writing, networking or any planning or problem solving you need to accomplish.

Saturday, 7/26, the morning gets off to a quick start as the Moon in Cancer trines Uranus in Pisces around 9 AM MST. Mom's moving fast. It's a good morning to take a little personal time, take a walk or putter in the garden. Give yourself a quiet moment to gather your thoughts and assimilate the events of the past week.

Sunday is quiet. The Moon is in Cancer but there are no major aspects. It's a good day to spend at home, with family and loved ones or out in nature. Make this day about the children.

On Monday, 7/28, the Moon conjuncts Venus at 1:25 PM MST at 29 degrees of Cancer then, over the course of the day, both planets move into Leo . It's a great day for a party or at least lunch with a special friend. There's a huge line up in Leo now with Mercury, Jupiter, the Sun, Moon and Venus all in the sign of the Lion.

Tuesday the Moon is New in Leo at 12:53 AM this morning. Sunny, creative Leo has an imperial side that is about pride and respect. This imperial tone will be evident now with all the emphasis on royal Leo. Mars goes retrograde today, heading back to it's conjunction with Uranus in Pisces, prolonging this simmering combo throughout the fall (Sept 16-Oct 4th). At that time we'll be seeing more riots like the one that occurred in Benton Harbor, MI at the time of the first conjunction, 6/23/03. Mars/Uranus also represents guerrilla warfare and freedom fighters from among society's most dispossessed (Pisces).

On Wednesday, 7/30, The Moon's in Leo and love is foremost on many people's minds. It's our favorite distraction. But there is a fairytale quality to events right now that seem to cover this week with stardust. Over the course of the day the Moon conjuncts Jupiter and Mercury. Life seems so good, it's time to savor the moment and give thanks for just how amazing it all really is. Mercury moves into Virgo at 8:06 AM MST this morning, where it is joined by the Moon at 9:58 PM MST. So the big line up in Leo begins to dissipate a bit. Don't get hung up in details tonight. Go with the flow.

Thursday Mercury opposes Uranus at 12:22 PM MST, so there's a sudden, last minute change of plans. Something unexpected comes up and adjustments need to be made. Try to take it all with a grain of salt or you'll end up feeling pretty fried. Humor is a necessary ingredient today, especially as the Moon opposes Mars at 2:13 PM MST this afternoon. Tempers are short and frustrations are flying.

August 1st is the ancient Druidic festival of Lughnasadh or Lammas, dedicated to the God Lug and celebrated with dances and, as a central part of the ceremonies, a sacred loaf was baked from the first flour from the first harvest.

Friday, 8/01, the morning is a bit moody but it settles down into a relatively peaceful day. It's easy to focus and get a lot done today.

Saturday, yesterday's mood resurfaces around midday when we're forced to deal with a family situation we've been trying to avoid. Some unpleasant task awaits us today. Once that's attended to the energy starts to shift and things lighten up as we surrender to the inevitable.

Sunday, 8/03, Once you've set your mind to it you can accomplish miracles. Today you're moving mountains with skill and ease. It's a power packed day. People show the good they're capable of. If you need something, don't hesitate to ask.