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An update for 21st July 2025, by Patricia Godden
Over much of the next two weeks, some energy may be focussed on getting things right. This could be through analysing what is going on and seeing how plans and actions might be improved. This can be helpful, particularly if criticism is avoided. Underlying these efforts is the desire for perfection, or at least striving for the best possible result. This is linked with the presence of Mars in Virgo.
As Mars is close to the south node of the Moon in Virgo, it might be possible to call on previous experience. This could be a similar experience earlier in life or it might relate to wisdom and understanding inherent in the soul. As the soul lesson of Virgo is service through wisdom, those experiences or that wisdom could be used to guide efforts to help or give service in some form.
Venus in Gemini interacts with both the south node of the Moon in Virgo and its north node in Pisces. There may be greater appreciation of the compassion and kindness behind service. There may also be greater awareness of oneness between the physical facets of life and its fundamental spiritual nature. The material and divine dimensions of life are one and completely integrated.
With Uranus at the beginning of Gemini, there could be a lot of new ideas and more open discussions in which different opinions are considered. This can be fundamental in bringing about social change. When diverse ideas can be aired, there is greater possibility of transcending the status quo. Old illusions can be swept away. What was once deemed to be essential may no longer be thought of as being necessary.
Maintaining one’s integrity while being open to personal change is feasible. Similarly, it may also be possible to honour other peoples’ integrity and their potential for change. Recognising the diversity of individuality could contribute to global evolution. Pioneering concepts not previously thought of could emerge and facilitate a new understanding of reality.
This openness and potential for change links not only with Uranus at the beginning of Gemini but also retrograde Neptune at the beginning of Aries and retrograde Pluto in the early degrees of Aquarius.
On 22ndJuly, the Sun moves into Leo. There is a new Moon in Leo two days later on 24th. This highlights the soul lesson of love. It goes much deeper than the love of one person for another or a love of particular things or events. This is love that is the creative force in life. The new Moon in Leo resonates not only the warmth and radiance of the physical Sun but also with the love of the spiritual Sun.
At the time of the new Moon, there are very few interactions involving Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter. Most planetary interactions are between the Sun, Moon and planets from Saturn outwards. This suggests that focus may be on groups of people and world events even though it is individuals who are involved.
Mercury is retrograde in Leo throughout the two weeks covered by this update. It is a time of inspiration when new and creative thoughts can emerge from the subconscious. This may be an opportunity to look at all that is going on while considering the soul lesson of Leo: love.
On 31stJuly, Venus moves into Cancer, joining Jupiter in that sign. There could be a stronger urge to care and nourish not only people but also projects. Awareness of their needs may be heightened and much joy found in tending things that are cherished. There might be greater sensitivity to events in life but this is also an opportunity to take action to find the peace that is always present within.
The Sun is opposite retrograde Pluto for a couple of weeks every year and this year it occurs over the next fortnight. For much of this time, the Sun in Leo is opposite retrograde Pluto in Aquarius emphasising the soul lesson of love. There could be a pull between giving attention to self while also considering others. The individual self may want to be appreciated but is also aware of the needs of the group.
There can be a transformation in this dichotomy as individuals realise that each is an essential part of the group be that the family, the work environment, neighbourhood or the whole of humanity. Each is necessary. Each is part of the whole.
Keep well, stay happy.