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Shift in consciousness
LAURIE BAUM
JULY represents a shift in consciousness from the mood of tension that has pervaded the globe since August 2001, at the advent of the Saturn-Pluto opposition that completed in May 2002. A series of lunar and solar eclipses in June further complicated global and personal affairs, making way for a significant period of integration and realignment in the month of July. After a Saturn-Pluto alignment such as we experienced from August 2001 to May 2002, life never goes back to the way it was. But life does go on to a higher level of consciousness for those who are willing to learn from the lessons they received at this challenging time. So, during July, under the reign of the water sign Cancer until July 23, explore the way in which your own rough edges have been eroded. This will bring you healing and transformation when you are able to honestly confront yourself. It may have appeared during this period that a person or a situation outside of yourself was the catalyst for your inner struggle or suffering. But know that they did not cause your pain, they simply showed you where your pain already was. They showed you an area where you may have been stubborn, unreasonable, self-oriented or unbalanced in your perspective.
The opposition of Saturn to Pluto brought each of you into a deeper relationship with your soul. So, now that the most intense part of the Saturn-Pluto opposition is complete, July is the month to pick up the pieces, re-evaluate your reality and explore new options and perspectives. Saturn represents what we commonly agree upon as "reality." And Pluto works to undermine the illusion of "reality" to expose a deeper and truer meaning of life. The new definition of your life probably is one in which you experience less of a feeling of control over concrete material experiences while simultaneously feeling more in contact with your soul and a greater feeling of the validity of spiritual experiences.
Evaluate how your life is different today from August 2001. Focus on what you do need now compared to what you thought you needed almost a year ago. Experiment in your mind with different levels of attachment to spirit versus matter. True to Saturn-Pluto, your values are likely to continue to shift for the next two years as you integrate the wisdom of the suffering, frustration or delay you have just experienced. Know that whatever you went through, it had to happen.
Use this month to examine how this principle has manifest in your life. Also note that many planets change signs this month, which means you will have an evolving perspective on the areas under the influence of each of the planetary shifts. Mercury moves from Gemini to Cancer on July 7, bringing an emotional perspective to your logical thoughts. Mercury changes sign again on July 21.
When Mercury moves into Leo, you will feel more reckless and self-assertive. It will be difficult for you to see the point of view of other people. When Mercury moves into Virgo on August 6, it still will be difficult to see the views of other people, but at least you will get your facts straight. Then, Venus moves from Leo to Virgo on July 10, cooling romantic passions in favour of a more rational, realistic and practical approach to love. Mars moves from Cancer to Leo on July 13, bringing a desire to assert yourself in situations where you have chosen to be passive. And finally, the Sun moves from Cancer to Leo on July 23, echoing the theme of self-assertion. Overall, the movement of the prevailing energy from Cancer to Leo on July 23 means that you will use the first three weeks of the month to understand the changes that have flowed into your life in the last nine months. Then, you will use the build-up of fire energy starting in the last week of the month to reformulate your vision so you can begin to put it into practice when Mercury, the Sun and Mars reposition themselves in Virgo later in August.
The author is not available for personal consultations.
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