Many have moved into the 21^st century waging war and killing off disease, by these actions they hope to find a place to rest in safety.  There are many ways to rest safely in this world, and these two maybe the front-runners put forth by the powers that be, yet we must individually ask ourselves how these concepts are working in our lives.  Can we find peace anywhere but in our own heart?  Can anything prevent disease as much as a focus on health?   Can safety and rest be achieved anywhere short of a rue belief that we are always safe in Gods hands?
  

•  Earth will be at is farthest distance from the Sun, aphelion, on the sixth.
  
  

• Although you can barely see him in the morning Mercury is the morning star.
  
  

• Mars will rise in the East in the early morning hour’s look for him then.
  
  

• Venus is still radiating stunning brilliance as she steadily moves towards the western horizon.  Be sure to get a look at her by midmonth as she slips below the horizon.
  

• Saturn moves steadily toward the western horizon a little to the south of west actually.
  
  

• Jupiter will reach his maximum brightness during the middle of the month, for an added bonus right below him you can see the red star Antares.

Sunday the 15^th Venus enters, Virgo but not for long, she retrograde back into Leo at 2° and 56" of Virgo.  Until we get to the fourth degree of a sign we are to early in that signs energies for them to take there own form they are still under the influence of the previous sign.  This is also true of the last three degrees of a sign they all belong to the cusp.  Venus suggests a little more fun in the sun if you please.  Be mindful though when she changes direction she will return for another visit with her father at 23° Leo as he watches Neptune dissolve more and more boundaries.  This is the day after the new moon, if you have issues, especially regarding values and boundaries clarified for you, send  them on the new moon she will get them to Venus before she consults with her father and you should receive good insight by mid August.  While you are waiting for your answer be sure to monitor your behavior in the situations where you experience these dilemmas.  What is your culpability? Is your speech clear or ambiguous?  Take advantage of this opportunity to gain honest insight into inner motivations, and your genuine authenticity.

Ol’ Sol returns to his home in Leo on the 23^rd of July,  now that we have reached the days of high summer the fn loving lion rules.  This lion king in all his golden raiment gathers his pride about him and decrees. Let the Games begin!  The closer our attunement to the energy of childlike fun is at this time,  the more loving a vibration we will be guided to ride upon as we transits Leo’s Theme Park.  Enjoy!
 

Jupiter, Chiron, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto remain in apparent retrograde motion through out the month.  Introspection any one?  Internal repairs to the Psyche are facilitated by these combined retrograde energies.  A clue – should of, could of, would of, are a fools game, often known as guilt, there is no pay off in this energy wasting cycle.  When you here these words, you are put on notice – remove that thought process and proceed to a better life.  Is it Love or is it Fear? Heaven is here waiting for us, in the calm and centered stillness of the Now.  A simple Prayer or affirmation, Peace be Still, can be a  powerful statement.  When said with intent and focus, Peace be Still can bring you to the stillness within.  Mercury begins direct motion Tuesday the 10^th at 2° 20" of Cancer now we review the issues we covered during his retrograde motion.  We are in a position to begin taking action on the ideas we have been working through.  On the 24^th Mercury will pass 11° of Cancer and we will move into new territory.  If you have the luxury of waiting this long it is most prudent to begin your new projects after this time.  It is best to delay electronic purchases until this time.

Venus retrogrades on Saturday the 27^th at 2° 56" Virgo she remains under the influence of Leo.  We get to feel new levels of pride in our accomplishments and ourselves.  Take this time to look back over the last couple years.  We have all made a lot of personal progress even though much of the time it seemed we were standing still or just plain bogged down by life.

 Another optimistic creative moon brought to you by the added influence of Jupiter at this time.  Jupiter is in helpful aspects to both of the lights sun in Leo encourages us to take pride in our work and the Aquarius moon helps us to expand our awareness and energy on many levels.  Much of the energy present at this full moon can be used to create a brighter more optimistic future.  If you find you are working with people who are using this energy to run a turf war this may be a sure sign you are playing with those who don’t share at a healthy level and you may want to rearrange some of your play dates.  Watch for talented young artist to emerge under these influences.