The Week Ahead: 23-29 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 – Venus, Saturn, Neptune, Pluto, Chiron
Overall Outlook
Healthy boundaries and/or expectations seem to be an issue throughout the week, as does letting go of attitudes or behaviors that are no longer relevant or workable in your life. Self-assertion may also be challenging during the week.
The Sun
12th House/Leo
Specific influences: 5, Dagaz, Tristitia, Human Design Gate/Line 56.5 Attracting Attention
The Sun’s influence impacts an individual’s identity, vitality, and ego expression. You may feel off balance at the beginning of the week. Spend some quiet time in reflection so that you arrive at a creative solution. If you need to assert yourself, trust your intuition to guide your response, particularly if a significant decision is part of the equation. Over the week, you may also feel some opposition to an idea you present. If so, choose higher awareness over ego to avoid trying to control or manipulate the situation. At the end of the week, you may struggle with expectations from others.
As one door closes, and another opens on Sunday, 23 July 2023, let go of any sadness you may have been feeling. This is a time to explore innovative ideas that draw attention from others.
The Moon
Various signs and houses (2nd/Libra 7/23; 3rd/Libra 7/24-25; 3rd/Scorpio 7/26; 4th/Scorpio 7/27; 4th/Sagittarius 7/28-29)
Specific Influences: 6, Laguz, Puebla, Human Design Gate/Line 57.2 Cleansing
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 may be tempted to purchase something new to soothe any emotional imbalances you experience. As the week continues, you prefer harmonious interactions with others, and you’re drawn to others who share their past experiences, particularly those from childhood that can help you work through your own. However as you rely on others to provide support, you may define your boundaries in an unrealistic manner, and drama could result. Midweek, changes on the home front may be stressful enough that it impacts feeling secure. If so, use the opportunity to understand the overall message of the situation and then let go of the control it appears to have on your emotions. If necessary, take some time on your own to reevaluate your expectations and needs.
Your focus may be scattered on Monday, 24 July 2023 and you may need support from others to let go of superficiality so that you can maintain your ideals and values. Or you may benefit from a cleansing ritual to regain your focus.
Mars
1st House/Virgo
Specific Influences: 7; Othala, Conjunctio, Human Design Gate/Line 40.4 Organization
Mars invokes action, courage, passion, and strength in an individual. Over the week, however, your need for independence and self-expression should be balanced with a pragmatic approach so that you remain confident and motivated to pursue new goals. Otherwise, you may feel so ambivalent that you may be unable to assert your perspective in a positive manner. Toward the end of the week, frustrations may lead to a quick temper, and others may find that too much to deal with.
Staying organized will help you deliver what you promised on Tuesday, 25 July 2023, without impacting the rest of your day. This is not the time to make excuses or to compromise your relationships with others.
Mercury
12th House/Leo 7/23-27; 1st/Leo 7/27-28; 1st/Virgo 7/28-29 (3:31p)
Specific Influences: 8; Sowilo, Fortuna Minor; Human Design Gate/Line 29.3 Evaluation
Mercury influences an individual’s communication style, thought processes, and how one negotiates or transacts with others. Although you enjoy sharing new ideas with others, your mind works so quickly that you may have difficulty organizing or conveying your thoughts. As the week progresses, some of your ideas are unrealistic and a more pragmatic approach may be necessary. Toward the end of the week, your anxiety may increase and you may become worried about a situation. If so, it may be best to set aside any decisions until your emotions settle.
Others acknowledge your leadership on Wednesday, 26 July 2023. Your self-confidence enables you to carefully evaluate all aspects of a situation, even if it means waiting for the right time to act or seek outside assistance.
Jupiter
10th House/Taurus
Specific Influences: 9, Eihwaz, Fortuna Minor, Human Design Gate/Line 24.6 The gift horse
Jupiter is the planet of expansion and influences an individual’s growth, luck, abundance, and self-confidence. Over the week, although you’re motivated to pursue new goals, if it seems like you’re not getting anywhere, you may want to wait until your thoughts settle before making any decisions. This may, in fact, be the end of one phase and the beginning of a new one, and a more pragmatic approach may be the better option.
Don’t allow a suspicious attitude on Thursday, 27 July 2023, to impact considering a new opportunity that may arise. Keep your focus lofty, don’t become involved in any negative thinking, and accept advice if needed.
Venus
1st/Leo
Specific Influences: 1, Wunjo, Carcer, Human Design Gate/Line 29.4 Directness
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. You attract others with your creativity, warmth, and engaging personality. However, if your boundaries are unhealthy, you may become overly involved in the personal lives of others which could impact trust, especially if the relationship is financial in nature.
Letting go of outmoded ideas or attitudes on Friday, 28 July 2023, will help you achieve harmony with others. And a direct approach to challenges will demonstrate your leadership.
Saturn
7th/Pisces
Specific Influences: 11, Ehwaz, 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, you cautiously reassess your expectations surrounding a close partnership that’s been causing some ambivalence. You’re unsure whether to assert yourself or step back to gain more clarity. Either way, your expectations may be the real obstacle here and a new attitude or strategy may be necessary, especially if a power struggle is at the heart of the issue.
On Saturday, 29 July 2023, you awaken to the truth that harmony is preferable to conflict. Instead of remaining at loggerheads with a partner, find a mutual basis from which to begin a new conversation.
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