The Week Ahead: 2-8 July 2023
The Week Ahead is a comprehensive look at both the weekly planetary information as well as the daily forecast. The planetary information presented is from daily astrological charts over the course of the week that aligns with the planetary governor for each day, while the daily information is gleaned from each day’s I Ching-based Human Design chart, runes from both the Elder Futhark, geomancy, and numerology. The astrological and Human Design charts are cast for 8:00 am Pacific time.
Retrograde Planets – Saturn, Neptune, Pluto
The Sun
12th House/Cancer
Specific influences: 2, Isa, Puella, Human Design Gate/Line 39.2 Confrontation
The Sun’s influence impacts an individual’s identity, vitality, and ego expression. Although you’re supportive of others over the week, it may be wise to listen to the tone you use and whether or not you leave room for their opinions. Your emotions may be at odds with expressing your ideas which could cause conflict with an authority figure. It may also be that you’re not dealing effectively with stress during this period. If so, take a step back to recenter yourself so that you can approach challenges in a better frame of mind.
Past ambivalence may lead you to take direct action on Sunday, 2 July 2023, to end a situation that seems out of control. Stay focused, ask for assistance if needed, and refuse to compromise your values.
The Moon
Various signs and houses (5th/Sagittarius 7/2; 6th/Capricorn 7/3-4; 7th/Aquarius 7/5-6; 8th/Pisces 7/7-8)
Specific Influences: 3, Nauthiz, Fortuna Minor, Human Design Gate/Line 38.5 Alienation
The Moon’s interaction with the various signs throughout the week impacts an individual’s emotions, moods, and vulnerabilities. On Sunday, you take time to explore new adventures that bring emotional satisfaction to your life. The next couple of days, however, you become preoccupied with health concerns and need a more structured experience. As the week progresses, you’re more comfortable with conversations that are intellectual instead of those that are emotional, especially when balancing caring for your own needs and those of others. At the end of the week, you may need to reexamine the boundaries you set so that your expectations are more realistic.
Although you may feel compelled to go it alone on Monday, 3 July 2023, the better option is to ask for assistance to avoid unnecessary struggle. Pay attention to details, and do what is necessary to bring positive change.
Mars
1st House House/Leo
Specific Influences: 4, Nauthiz, Conjunctio, Human Design Gate/Line 29.3 Evaluation
Mars invokes action, courage, passion, and strength in an individual. Over the week, you’re ready to pursue new goals that involve collaboration with others. And, although you express yourself creatively, you may be disappointed with partners who don’t live up to your high expectations, and patience will be required so that you don’t alienate anyone. As the week progresses, you may feel scattered and some time to yourself may be just what you need to examine the underlying reasons for your expectations. At the end of the week, you feel increasingly tense and irritable.
You have the ability to overcome challenges; however, on Tuesday, 4 July 2023, you may need to reevaluate the situation and wait for the right moment to act. A pragmatic and patient approach along with seeking advice from someone with relevant experience may be your best option.
Mercury
12th House/Cancer
Specific Influences: 5, Jera, Amissio, Human Design Gate/Line 53.4 Assuredness
Mercury influences an individual’s communication style, thought processes, and how one negotiates or transacts with others. Throughout the week, you may be uncomfortable in larger groups because you’re unsure how your ideas or perspective will be received. Do you respect the views of others? Or is your timing off? Either way, if obstacles arise, a new perspective may be needed. At the end of the week, your imagination drives your creativity and self-expression and you’re able to express your ideas in a unique and powerful manner.
A loss you’ve experienced leaves you hesitant to engage with others on Wednesday, 5 July 2023. In order that you protect yourself, you need to pay attention to how you interact with others and maintain a sense of self through any confusion you experience.
Jupiter
10th House/Taurus
Specific Influences: 6, Laguz, Carcer, Human Design Gate/Line 24.3 The Addict
Jupiter is the planet of expansion and influences an individual’s growth, luck, abundance, and self-confidence. During the week, your energy may be low and you may benefit from taking time away from your usual routine, especially if family or friends can tag along. That said, your career also provides you with plenty of opportunities to explore your potential. Toward the end of the week, partnerships will have a positive and optimistic impact on your life.
You may consider meditation or trance work on Thursday, 6 July 2023, to let go of any outmoded ideas or attitudes. In doing so, your emotional balance may return as well as your empathy for others.
Venus
1st House/Leo
Specific Influences: 7, Laguz, Cauda Draconis, Human Design Gate/Line29.1 The Draftee
Venus, the planet of attraction, happiness, harmony, and beauty, reflects the feminine aspect within and how an individual loves and expresses intimacy as well as self-worth. At the beginning of the week, you empathize with others and the challenges they face. However, regarding your own personal life, you may see commitment as a measure of control and resist committing yourself fully to a partner. However, that may be an unrealistic way to see the situation. Relationships in general may be challenging for you because you struggle with self-esteem issues. And, at the end of the week, you may have difficulty balancing your own needs with those of others.
You’ve been flexible enough to adapt to an uncertain situation, however, on Friday, 7 July 2023 that situation may be coming to its conclusion. Observe the situation carefully, assert your own position if necessary, and watch as things find their balance.
Saturn
8th House/Pisces
Specific Influences: 8, Inguz, Conjunctio, Human Design Gate/Line37.2 Responsibility
The planet Saturn slows things down, invoking realism, boundaries, restraint, and the impact of time on an individual. Your focus on routine tasks, as well as your interactions with others, may be off during the week. However, your commitment to a partner is strong with each one focused on achieving some stability. If obstacles arise at the end of the week, a new perspective might be necessary.
The potential for a new path to form is strong on Saturday, 8 July 2023 and your leadership may be called on to direct a new endeavor. Pay attention to the details and collaborate with others to achieve success.
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