by Roy Neal —
Roy Neal is a professional astrologer with a private practice in the Denver/Boulder area. If you would like to know more about how this month impacts you personally call Roy at 720-962-4633 and schedule an update of your individual birth chart.

We begin the month of July with a Last Quarter Phase Moon in Aries on Thursday, July 1st. This waning cardinal square of the Moon and the Sun suggests a strong emotional desire to take action on manifesting more security for home and family.
On Sunday, July 4th we have an opportunity to celebrate our independence as an individual and as a nation.
We begin a new lunar cycle on the New Moon in the sign of Cancer on Friday, July 9th. This is a great time to start new projects for your home and family. New beginnings in what nourishes your soul and brings you emotional fulfillment are favored.
The emotional theme of this month is highlighted as Mercury enters the sign of Cancer on Sunday, July 11th. Our ability to communicate out true feelings and needs is enhanced while Mercury is transiting the zodiac sign of Cancer.
Chiron goes retrograde in Aries on Thursday, July 15th. A desire to evaluate the authenticity and fairness of our personal actions will prove beneficial in our personal and professional relationships. This is particularly true as we approach the First Quarter Phase Moon in Libra on Saturday, July 17th. Negotiations with others for mutual benefit is recommended.
Venus enters the sign of Virgo on Wednesday, July 21st. Cultivating skill in social and personal relationships will prove valuable in order for us to be productive and truly enjoy our work and service.
The Sun enters the sign of Leo on Thursday, July 22nd. The importance of fun, love and recreation is emphasized while the Sun is transiting the sign of Leo. Creative self-expression and activities that bring us joy are emphasized.
A Full Moon occurs in the sign of Aquarius on Friday, July 23rd. Social activities and time spent with friends can make for an enjoyable and enlightening weekend.
Mercury enters Leo on Tuesday, July 27th. The desire to communicate our ideas and share authentically with others is highlighted.
Jupiter retrogrades back into the sign of Aquarius on Wednesday, July 28th. Opportunities to explore different ways of perceiving truth, spirituality, freedom and independence are now at hand.
Mars enters the sign of Virgo on Thursday, July 29th. Our desire to be more efficient and productive with our work and service will require that we successfully weed out our physical and emotional gardens.
A Last Quarter Phase Moon in Taurus on Saturday, July 31st emphasizes a conscious focus on what we emotionally consider to be of most value in our personal and professional lives. We are learning more about what is essential to our emotional and financial well-being.