A continued dance of Saturn and Neptune surround this new moon in Tropical Cancer. The new moon is exact at 4PM Pacific on Friday the 5th of July.
Neptune began it’s retrograde motion July 2nd and will be doing so until December 7th 2024.
An emphasized Neptune causes ups and downs. Fluctuating energy has a psychedelic quality, allowing us to release and let go. Ensure that you hold tight to your senses and pay attention to what you are doing. Take extra time and care with animals, the sick, the needy. In addition, give yourself extra space to daydream and meditate. Time to pray and connect with nature and your higher power.
Neptune Retrograde Highlights
Begins July 2nd @ 29° Pisces
Ends December 7th @ 27° Pisces
Important transit dates…
Mars sextile Neptune July 19th
Sun trine Neptune July 21st
Venus opposite Neptune August 28th
Mars square Neptune September 2nd/3rd
Sun opposite Neptune September 20th
Uranus sextile Neptune reaches 1.25° orb September 25th – October 15th
(This aspect perfects in late summer in 2025 and through the fall of 2027)
Things are being reworked in a serious fashion. The old ways of doing things stand very little chance at surviving through the rest of this year and into the future. Patterns of movement between Saturn and Neptune are preparing for a conjunction and crossing of the proverbial line between death and birth (Tropical cusp of Pisces and Aries).
It may seem as if restrictions get stronger and then subsequently become loose and almost non existent. LIke a child who has learned how to swim but still occasionally wears floaties and is watched by a protective lifeguard.
When donned in protective gear, will they still continue to learn and grow stronger in their ability to swim? When free to roam, will they know their limits and avoid the rough surf during storms?
We are being pushed out of the comfort zone with the option of trading our personal power for a sense of security.
Would you choose to be autonomous or to sacrifice freedom and reduce independence in return for imposed structure? On some level, these choices have a modicum of ethical and moral dilemma. Overall, however, it is up to each and every person to decide just how important it is to be FREE. Certain encumbrances are worth the trade off. Some people pay to have their homes cleaned, while others spend time cleaning. The trade off between time, money, and energy is an important theme.
There isn’t a clear cut right or wrong answer in these scenarios. What exists is an opportunity for each of us to consider what is important, why, and how we can stand for that.
Career and relationships in focus…
On the relationship side :: social groups, cliques, clubs, affiliations, memberships, places of gathering, places of worship, markets, family, coworkers and obviously intimate interpersonal relationships.
On the career side :: work, job, routine, money, investments, bills, property, loans, debt, credit, purpose, goals, higher education, and (career) aspirations are implicated.
Over the rest of the summer and into 2025, all of these topics may become more vital and lit up in our personal and the collective lives. You may find that any or all of these are brought to a new level of manifestation and understanding. The topics highlighted above want to be reconsidered, reworked, harvested, or let go of altogether.
Expansion VS Constriction
The roller coaster between Saturn and Neptune is slowly deconstructing old patterns and leading to new openings and way of doing things. This is wonderful news, however, it’s not as easy as it sounds.
The old ways of doing things were tested and, for better or worse, they worked. The patterns, jobs, relationships, habits, were foundational and allowed us to BE who we are today. While the time of their efficacy may be gone, their importance is still just the same. So as we let go of these old ways both collectively and personally, we must acknowledge the trepidation around the new and exciting road ahead.
Anxiety and excitement are the same energy. Staying home, within ourselves, is a key to getting through this time period without losing our bearings.
Every change and improvement requires us to act one step at a time. If you ever feel lost, just remember and come back to the next step. Sometimes, the next step is to walk away from the issue, and come back later.
Keep your foundations. Through forgiveness of other and self, we can renew the dynamic of our lives without having to destroy or run away from the outer world. Recognize that the past has built the beautiful you, be grateful.
What brings awe into your heart and mind?
What lights you up?
Are you engaging in activities and planning a future that brings more of this into your world?
How can you take a few steps, right now, to do this?
Of all the dis empowering energies out there, please take advantage of your personal power.
Plan, schedule, and create things that you WANT TO DO and are EXCITED about.
The evolution that you seek and crave is so so simple. Many struggle so intensely with identity and purpose crises. This is not a requirement. You can simply live and love what you do. The systems, as they stand, are here because of decisions made long ago. Investing in them, seeking their adulation is completely optional. The rigors of life are tools for sharpening and honing your self awareness, see them as such. No achievement will make you any more worthy of love. You are amazing, and this is so obvious that it is easy to forget. Be present with who you are and what you love. Make strides everyday to be more authentic and sincere, IT WILL PAY OFF.
The secret to lasting joy is honesty with self. The path there may be riddled with self erected hazards, but you know where to go.