The Week Ahead: 9-15 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: 9, Othala, Rubeus, Human Design Gate/Line 53.3 Practicality
The Sun’s influence impacts an individual’s identity, vitality, and ego expression. Over the week, you reflect on emotional moments that have kept you from moving on with clarity and resolve. As the week progresses, although you express yourself well to others, it feels like you’re not really accomplishing anything and your patience may be wearing thin. It may be that your energy is less than you need to get things done, or that your expectations of yourself and others might be too high. That said, an opportunity that involves collaboration with others may arise that will benefit from your unique perspective.
Overreaction on Sunday, 9 July 2023 may impact your ability to see a situation from a sympathetic perspective and impact a close relationship. Step back and be certain you understand the truth of the situation before continuing the conversation.
The Moon
Various signs and houses (9th/Aries 7/9-10, 10th/Taurus 7/11-12, 10th/Gemini 7/13-14, 11th/Gemini 7/15)
Specific Influences: 1, Berkano, Acquisitio, Human Design Gate/Line42.5 Self-actualization
The Moon’s interaction with the various signs throughout the week impacts an individual’s emotions, moods, and vulnerabilities. At the beginning of the week, you’re independent-minded and attracted to the more esoteric side of life. However, your emotions may also be in flux with overreaction possible. As the week continues, you find emotional fulfillment in your profession, especially when you’re recognized for your achievements. You need stability and a sense of routine and you take a practical approach to problem solving, and your self-confidence motivates you to pursue new opportunities that arise. At the end of the week, friendships play a vital role in your emotional security; however, you may have difficulty discerning their reliability in your life.
Your influence and leadership may be called upon on Monday, 10 July 2023, to bring a project to fruition. Stay focused on the intended goal and inspire others to do the same.
Mars
2nd House/Leo 7/9-10; 1st Virgo 4:40a 7/10-15
Specific Influences: 11, Perthro, Puella, Human Design Gate/Line59.1 The preemptive strike
Mars invokes action, courage, passion, and strength in an individual. Over the week, you’re ready to pursue new goals which will be more successful when collaborating with others. However, to make that possible, you need to balance your need for independence with pragmatism and respect for the needs and boundaries of others. At the end of the week, you will benefit from controlling your temper.
On Tuesday, 11 July 2023, focus on eliminating challenges before they become barriers to a successful outcome. Today’s Master 11 numerology allows you to awaken to higher truth and synchronicities that increase your spirituality and happiness.
Mercury
12th/Cancer 7/9-10; 12th/Leo 9:11p 7/10-15
Specific Influences: 3, Inguz, Rubeus, Human Design Gate/Line 31/1 Manifestation
Mercury influences an individual’s communication style, thought processes, and how well one negotiates or transacts with others. Although you love exploring new ideas and gaining knowledge, you may feel more comfortable keeping your own counsel during this period. Your imagination drives your inner creativity and self-expression and with your focus intensifying during the first part of the week, it may impact your interactions with others in unexpected and powerful ways. As the week progresses, your thoughts may become scattered, and prioritizing your home and career may become challenging.
If your leadership is called for on Wednesday, 12 July 2023, it may be in response to a situation where someone is overreacting or whose temper is out of control. Although this could be a temporary situation, it may be that the time has come for a shifting of responsibility and you need to be ready to take the reins if necessary.
Jupiter
10th House/Taurus
Specific Influences: 4, Nauthiz, Conjunctio, Human Design Gate/Line 24.4 The Hermit
Jupiter is the planet of expansion and influences an individual’s growth, luck, abundance, and self-confidence. At the beginning of the week, a partnership at work may have a positive impact on your career leading you to believe you can accomplish anything. However, over the remainder of the week, your focus may be off and you would do well to avoid making decisions until you can see the situation more clearly. It could be that one phase is ending and a new one is beginning, and you need time to reevaluate the new direction. If so, your practical approach and experience will serve you well.
Take time for yourself on Thursday, 13 July 2023, so that you can understand the bigger picture. You may have been overly absorbed in something else, but now it’s time to reorganize or restructure so that you can pursue a new direction.
Venus
1st/Leo
Specific Influences: 5, Algiz, Conjunctio, Human Design Gate/Line 31.2 Arrogance
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. Over the week, how you appear to others is important to you. You generally assert yourself in a charming manner, but at times, your expectations are unrealistic, and the disappointment you feel may impact establishing good relationships with others. During the latter part of the week, a new partnership may help enhance both your emotional and financial security, however, you’ll need to avoid unhealthy boundaries to make that partnership successful.
In order to protect the progress you’ve made, on Friday, 14 July 2023, you may need to wait for the right moment to respond or act. In the end, any agreement that’s made should reflect the expectations of all involved.
Saturn
8th House/Pisces
Specific Influences: 6, Hagalaz, Populus, Human Design Gate/Line 37.1 The mother/father
The planet Saturn slows things down, invoking realism, boundaries, restraint, and the impact of time on an individual. Over the week, issues of intimacy continue to arise, and although you may have difficulty committing to a partner during this time, it may be an opportunity to reassess your expectations. Your partner may surprise you during this time and be open to discussing what you need to feel secure. If so, try to rise above any ambivalence you might have and assert yourself respectfully.
Although you may be tempted to follow along on Saturday, 15 July 2023, that won’t really preserve any shared values. Instead, step outside your comfort zone, assist others where needed, and let go of the need to not rock the boat.
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