July 2025 Newsletter
Dearest Friends
Kindly note that the days and times given below are in Pacific Time (including AZ). For Rocky Mountain Time add 1 hr. For Central Time, add 2 hours. For Eastern Standard Time, add 3 hours. For Alaskan Time, subtract 1 hour. For Hawaii-Aleutian Time, subtract 2 hours. For Greenwich, add 8 hours. For Central European time (CET) add 9 hours, for Eastern European Time (EET), add 10 hours.
JULY 2025
ORACLE CARD OF THE MONTH: “Regenerative Action” (Pluto in Earth). Our resourcefulness, persistence, and profound resilience give us the capacity to endure extreme conditions with very little complaint. Great at discerning what is useful from what is not, we have the potential to create much wealth this month, both on a material and spiritual level. Yet, we should beware of becoming overly dependent on physical possessions, insatiably greedy, ruthless, exploitative, dictatorial or fanatical. A deep consciousness that we are Earth’s stewards encourages strong desires to re-form society. But we should remember that to be understood, we need to understand ourselves, and that to change the world, we need to change ourselves.
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Pluto remains retrograde this whole month until October 13 The degrees covered in July (3º96’-2º27’ Aquarius) are associated with the following images: “A Hindu yogi demonstrates his healing powers” and “A deserter from the Navy”. The dangers of blindly identifying with a group or society’s dictates, separating from Nature, failing to listen to the wisdom of our bodies, and relying too heavily on technology are becoming apparent. The depth of the abyss separating the people from their governments is becoming glaringly obvious, leading to the need to rely on our inner voice, tap into our personal resources, follow our intuition, take full responsibility for the choices we make and have made, and embrace our mastery.
Neptune turns retrograde on Friday July 4 till December 10th. The degree traveled in July (2º11’-2º00’ Aries) is symbolized by: “The cameo profile of a man suggesting the shape of his country”. A time of deep discovery of who we really are and where we truly belong. Our increased sensitivity could cause some indecision. We may feel somewhat lost. The dreams we had could no longer hold precedence. But we are also realizing that we not society’s slaves, but that our individual choices and decisions shape the collective, and that nothing, and no one, is separated from the whole.
Uranus enters Gemini on Monday July 7 till November 9 before entering Gemini for good on April 26, 2026 till 2033. It is worth noting that during the second world war, Uranus was also in Gemini (1941-1948). During the next 4 months, we shall get a first taste of what will be unfolding in the next 7 years. During this cycle, we should expect much restlessness, a lot of volatile energies, sudden changes of alliances, trading disruptions, and massive emigration dissolving the notion of borders. Brilliant ideas, genius intuitions, new inventions, advanced technologies, flying, driverless cars will surface. UFO sightings and traveling into space might become more common place. Plugs and batteries might disappear completely. Learning methods could speed up drastically, revolutionizing education as we know it. As humanity is changing at lightning speed, social structures are likely to become quite chaotic. In the face of a deep need for freedom, established systems are unlikely to survive. Progressive groups will come together to form new coalitions and organizations based on futuristic ideals. Life is likely to become both surprising and quite unpredictable. Everything on both a personal and collective level will be dramatically shaken up forcing us to be embrace our truth, express what is unique about ourselves, and pursue our genuine desires. Deciding from one day to the next to drop everything, changing our lives radically, and stepping into the complete unknown can be both exhilarating and cause wild disturbances but that is the price required to reinvent our lives based on our authentic self.
Saturn turns retrograde on Sunday July 13 till November 27. The degree covered in July (1º56-1º40’ Aries) is represented by: “A comedian reveals human nature”. We are being asked to review our truth hidden beneath our social persona. The masks we have identified with, either to conceal our insecurities or to further our egotistical ambitions, are now falling. There will be many surprises as some people’s lack of authenticity will be exposed in a glaring light. It will be revealed how shockingly different they are from who they pretended to be. A period of great cleansing and coming to terms with reality, not as it has been glossed over or faked, but as it really is.
Mercury turns retrograde on Thursday 7/17 at 15º34’ Leo till August 11 when it will have reached 4º21’ Leo. Its shadow period remains until August 25. Apart from the usual technological disruptions, mechanical failures, misunderstandings, delays, and lost… everything, this particularly retrogradation invites us to rethink our romantic relationships, revisit our creativity, and re-examine our attitudes towards children. Have we made poor partner choices in the past? Have we delayed having children and now feel an urgency to start a family? Have we neglected our offsprings or taken our loved ones for granted? Are there art projects lying around that we never completed? Have we always wanted to join an acting class and never had the time, the money, or the courage to do it? These are all questions that will surface during the next new 3 weeks that we should answer with great honesty.
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The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect with any planet before entering the following sign-):
On Tuesday 7/1 between 1:47 PM and 2:16 PM: when the Moon enters Libra.
From Wednesday 7/2 at 12:30 PM till Friday 7/4 at 2:33 AM: when the Moon enters Scorpio.
On Sunday 7/6 between 3:04 PM and 3:06 PM (2 minutes!): when the Moon enters Sagittarius.
From Monday 7/7 at 2:29 PM till Wednesday 7/9 at 1:55 AM: when the Moon enters Capricorn.
From Thursday 7/10 at 1:37 PM till Friday 7/11 at 10:21 AM: when the Moon enters Aquarius.
From Saturday 7/12 at 12:45 PM till Sunday 7/13 at 4:45 PM: when the Moon enters Pisces.
On Tuesday 7/15 between 10:10 AM and 9:32 PM: when the Moon enters Aries.
From Thursday 7/17 at 5:38 PM till Friday 7/18 at 12:59 AM: when the Moon enters Taurus.
From Saturday 7/19 at 11:43 PM till Sunday 7/20 at 3:22 AM: when the Moon enters Gemini.
From Monday 7/21 at 12:52 PM till Tuesday 7/22 at 5:26 AM: when the Moon enters Cancer.
From Wednesday 7/23 at 5:42 PM till Thursday 7/24 at 8:28 AM: when the Moon enters Leo.
On Saturday 7/26 between 4:02 AM and 1:55 PM: when the Moon enters Virgo.
On Monday 7/28 between 5:57 PM and 10:43 PM: when the Moon enters Libra.
From Tuesday 7/29 at 8:59 PM till Thursday 7/31 at 10:25 AM: when the Moon enters Scorpio.
Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling anything of importance during these times as they would amount to… NO thing!
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Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the Moon
Moon in Virgo until Tuesday 7/1 at 2:15 PM + between Saturday 7/26 at 1:55 PM and Monday 7/28 at 10:42 PM: Excellent for starting a new fitness program, learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small pets….
Moon in Libra between Tuesday 7/1 at 2:16 PM and Friday 7/4 at 2:32 AM + between Monday 7/28 at 10:43 PM and Thursday 7/31 at 10:24 AM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut, buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).
Moon in Scorpio between Friday 7/4 at 2:33 AM and Sunday 7/6 at 3:05 PM + between Thursday 7/31 at 10:25 AM and Saturday August 2 at 10:59 PM: Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies, self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life, death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving personal power.
Moon in Sagittarius between Sunday 7/6 at 3:06 PM and Wednesday 7/9 at 1:54 AM: Perfect for traveling, religious and/or philosophical activities or matters related to higher education and the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting a foreign language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for athletic training and tending to large animals (horses….).
Moon in Capricorn between Wednesday 7/9 at 1:55 AM and Friday 7/11 at 10:20 AM: Good for furthering our ambitions, asking for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions of authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our business, and redefining our long-term goals…
Moon in Aquarius between Friday 7/11 at 10:21 AM and Sunday 7/13 at 4:44 PM: Perfect for philanthropic activities, charitable organizations, meeting with friends, making new acquaintances. Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas, inter-dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs, computers, and technology in general….
Moon in Pisces between Sunday 7/13 at 4:45 PM and Tuesday 7/15 at 9:31 PM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean, anything related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming, dreaming, music, photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting with the mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…
Moon in Aries between Tuesday 7/15 at 9:32 PM and Friday 7/18 at 12:58 AM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….
Moon in Taurus between Friday 7/18 at 12:59 AM and Sunday 7/20 at 3:21 AM: Perfect for any financial matter: paying our bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, opening a bank account, investing in real estate, buying, and selling. Perfect also for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting, as well as bodywork…
Moon in Gemini between Sunday 7/20 at 3:22 AM and Tuesday 7/22 at 5:25 AM: Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form of communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities, attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary, gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….
Moon in Cancer between Tuesday 7/22 at 5:26 AM and Thursday 7/24 at 8:27 AM: Perfect for family activities, especially those involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking, nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative writing, humor, and anything requiring imagination and a touch of craziness….
Moon in Leo between Thursday 7/24 at 8:28 AM and Saturday 7/26 at 1:54 PM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an elegant party, playing with children, romance, and creativity in general…
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This month’s intentional meditation starts on Thursday 7/10. Take out as many blank sheets of paper as you have intentions and place them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they bask in the light of the Full Moon in Capricorn at exactly 1:37 PM. Once that moment has passed, gather your Full Moon charged blank sheets and place them in a folder until the next New Moon.
On Thursday 7/24, take out your blank full moon charged papers and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by exactly 12:11 PM for the New Moon in Leo. Once that moment has passed, staple them together and put them away in a folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….
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Friday 7/4: Venus Conjunct Uranus (5:45 AM), Venus enters Gemini (8:31 AM) till 7/30
Today, our creative inspiration is particularly original, individualistic, spiritual, and intuitive. New, exciting, eccentric friendships, and business association are favored. An unusual romance could develop through mutual friends, a group activity or unexpected circumstances. It may or may not last depending on how much freedom we are willing to grant each other.
During the coming 3-1/2 weeks, our social life is likely to become more fun and varied. Friendlier than usual, we are curious, demand more freedom, seek lighter connections, may be a little changeable or inconsistent in our affections, and disinclined to settle down. If we are careful to not spend our money frivolously, this period is great for developing varied sources of income from hobbies or small activities through which we communicate ideas that bring us pleasure.
Sunday 7/6: Venus Sextile Saturn (1:43 AM), Venus Sextile Neptune (7:47 AM)
We approach our social life with seriousness, dedication, and the need for a long-term commitment. We are attracted to people who are mature, responsible, loyal, and faithful. Yet, that does not prevent magic for being in the air. We could however drift into a romantic dream that is not completely in synch with reality, believing to have met our spirit partner, which may, or may not, be true. If we stay grounded and do not gloss over the little concerns we may have, this can indeed mark the beginning of a solid, soul-connected relationship that will grow with time. Our creative talents are enhanced. Supported by required disciplined work, they take form concretely.
Monday 7/7: Uranus enters Gemini (12:45 AM) till November 9, Venus Trine Pluto (1:44 AM)
Re-Uranus in Gemini, kindly refer to the opening paragraph. More specifically, just today, our feelings are stronger than usual. Emotions that had been buried for a while come to the surface to be reexamined, purged, and released. Love is a powerful catalyst of transformation, likely to bring profound changes in our life. Our values around money could shift. Partnerships might go through some upheavals, and revelations are likely to lead to clearer, new beginnings.
Thursday 7/17: Mercury turns retrograde (9:45 PM) till August 11
Kindly refer to the opening paragraph.
Friday 7/18: Mercury Sextile Venus (6:37 AM)
A day inviting us to relax and enjoy the nice things of life. Our appreciation of beauty and culture is enhanced. We express our feelings nicely, with consideration, and respect. Relationships may be a little superficial and casual, but they are pleasant and peaceful. Perfect for gathering with friends or an easy flowing date.
Tuesday 7/22: Sun enters Leo (6:29 AM) till August 22, Sun Sextile Uranus (10:32 PM)
The coming month highlights romance and creativity. Our self-confidence is high, our leadership abilities are enhanced, we are honorable, courageous, warmhearted, generous, and optimistic. Any position in the limelight that showcases our organizational abilities and requires of us to take energetic risks is supported. Ardent in love, we express our feelings in dramatic displays of affection.
Today, more specifically, we should expect the unexpected! Plans could be disrupted, creative changes occur, and interesting situations arise. Our social life is likely to become quite dynamic. Our sense of timing is impeccable. A perfect day for inventions, intellectual activities, and independent enterprises.
Wednesday 7/23: Venus Square Mars (1:23 AM)
Not the best day for social activities or financial transactions. We may be rather tactless. Family relationships could be a little strained. People tend to be hypersensitive and easily irritable. Emotional confrontations are likely. Impatience, aggressivity, criticism, frustrations, and disappointments are possible. We could be pursued by some we are not attracted to, while the person we like, blows hot and cold. Our sexual drive is intensified but could be disrupted by quarrels and capriciousness. Jealousy might cause heated arguments. We may not be super wise in our financial dealings. Impulsive spending is likely to invite scarcity. A vigorous physical activity can help us release pent-up emotional tensions.
Thursday 7/24: Sun Trine Saturn (4:23 AM), Sun Trine Neptune (10:31 AM), Sun Opposition Pluto (11:33 PM)
A good day to re-examine our habits, the structures of our life, and put our domestic as well as our work circumstances in order. Not taking any unnecessary chance, nor wasting any valuable resources, we tend to be methodical, organized, and respectful with regard to those in positions of authority. Our idealism is stimulated. Our enthusiasm, empathy, psychic ability, and intuition are greatly enhanced. Our insights into business, the stock market, art, music, and religion are deeper than usual. Forcing circumstances, an overbearing will, attempts at manipulation only provoke passive aggressive responses. Today, the right path to successful, harmonious relationships, and great accomplishments is to yield -yet without compromising our integrity, listen to the wise advice of others, be willing to cooperate for the highest good of all involved in a spirit of adventure, dignity, and sympathy. Openly discussing the problems at hand, helps maintain a healthy balance.
Wednesday 7/30: Venus enters Cancer (8:57 PM) till August 25
During the coming 3 weeks, we are deeply sensitive, vulnerable, dreamy, imaginative, maybe easily hurt, and prone to unpredictable mood swings. More home buddies than usual, we are very focused on our loved ones, and not beyond demonstrating a little clinginess or over-tenaciousness. To not make others feel smothered, we need to be careful to not become too possessive. We value stable, old-fashioned domestic circumstances, enjoy mothering friends, children, and family members. Our finances may fluctuate. We are most concerned with long-term security. A good period to open a savings’ account, enjoy activities with children -or nurture our inner child, cook, draw, paint, read or write a romance novel.
Friday 7/31: Sun Conjunct Mercury (4:41 PM)
A great day for meeting people, doing errands, learning something new, teaching, writing, setting goals, returning calls, buying, selling, trading or starting a training program. Our mind is alert, curious, and interested in improving our skills.
Wishing you a meaningful month of July!
In Loving Light.
Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.
Astrologer, Shaman, International Conference Speaker
Author of Astrology for Enlightenment (Atria Books, Simon & Schuster)
Founder of the Online Llankay, Munay, Yachay School of Shamanic Studies
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