The Week Ahead: 30 July to 5 August 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
Expressing ego balanced with healthy emotional boundaries may be an issue this week, as is insecurity when unexpected situations arise. Feeling overwhelmed because you’ve overextended yourself is also an issue. Reassessing your expectations of yourself and others may be necessary.
The Sun
12th House/Leo
Specific influences: 3, Tiwaz, Fortuna Minor, Human Design Gate/Line 31.6 Application
The Sun’s influence impacts an individual’s identity, vitality, and ego expression. Throughout the week, although you generally do well when achieving your objectives, you may respond to others in an egoic or excessive manner. This may be due to an imbalance between expressing your will and your emotions. A candle working or a meditation on Temperance, the 14th card from the Major Arcana, may be helpful to restore balance. Spending time in nature at the end of the week may also help nurture and balance both the masculine and feminine energies within.
Your imagination is strong on Sunday, 30 July 2023, and your actions are in sync with your words. If you’re spending time with others who tend to dominate the conversation, mentally draw Tiwaz ᛏ on the palms of both hands as well as over the Throat chakra to reinforce a strong and positive presence. You can also carry Tiwaz on your person as a talisman for increased personal power.
The Moon
Various signs and houses (5th/Capricorn 7/30-31; 6th/Aquarius 8/1-2; 7th/Pisces 8/3-4; 8th/Aries 8/5)
Specific Influences: 4, Sowilo, Populus, Human Design Gate/Line 61.2 Natural Brilliance
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, although you typically prefer structured experiences, this is the time to play and have fun. If tense moments arise, remain flexible and avoid responding in haste. As the week progresses, your emotional balance may be off, leaving you feeling insecure in your relationships with others. If under stress during this time, you may seek comfort from friends and family; however, it may also be best to consider how you come across to others before engaging. You may want to take a walk and breathe in the energy of the flowers and trees, and wait for a better moment to have a significant conversation. At the end of the week, if an unexpected situation causes you some concern, using a favorite divination tool such as Tarot or runes may be beneficial.
On Monday, 31 July 2023, spend time with those closest to you. If you’re part of a group or coven, performing a ritual that involves drawing down higher awareness through incorporating the rune Sowilo ⵢ is an excellent option. Others will be inspired by your creativity and passion.
Mars
1st House/Virgo
Specific Influences: 1; Isa, Puella, Human Design Gate/Line 64.3 Overextension
Mars invokes action, courage, passion, and strength in an individual. That said, proceeding forward on a project or opportunity may be impacted by outside influences, and a new perspective may be necessary to determine your next move. Although your confidence is strong, you may feel so controlled by circumstances that you’re unsure where to begin, with frustration or anger as the result. If you continue to feel overwhelmed, some conscious breath work may be helpful.
Because you’ve ignored the signs, on Tuesday, 1 August 2023 you begin to understand that you’ve overextended yourself, and if you don’t recalibrate your expectations, burnout is possible. And given that others look to you for guidance, you need to regain your focus. A ritual where you invoke the Norn rune Isa and its influence on present-moment awareness may be helpful to reorganize and restructure your focus.
Mercury
1st/Virgo
Specific Influences: 2; Nauthiz, Amissio; Human Design Gate/Line 40.1 Recuperation
Mercury influences an individual’s communication style, thought processes, and how one negotiates or transacts with others. Although your interactions with others initially flow smoothly, self-esteem issues may inhibit how well you assert yourself over the week. Significant changes may also occur where a new direction is needed. Let your past experiences inform any decisions you make, and then express yourself when the timing feels right. Your attention to detail will benefit you in the long run.
A collaboration on Wednesday, 2 August 2023 leaves you hesitant to engage. You need more reliability than you’re getting and it’s best to take a step back to reevaluate your position. When you feel the time is right, a conversation will likely be necessary to clear up any issues. Mentally draw the rune Nauthiz ᚾ on the palm of each hand, and over your Solar Plexus and Throat chakras to overcome any restriction you might feel before engaging further.
Jupiter
9th House/Taurus
Specific Influences: 3, Laguz, Laetitia, Human Design Gate/Line 2.1 Intuition
Jupiter is the planet of expansion and influences an individual’s growth, luck, abundance, and self-confidence. Although your confidence is strong and you enthusiastically pursue new opportunities over the week, you may respond to life in an egoic or excessive manner. And though you are intuitive enough to be of help to others, you may support them in a manner that doesn’t actually meet their needs. So, listen to their concerns, and instead of deciding what is best for them, ask how you can help.
Allowing your intuitive awareness to drive your ego on Thursday, 3 August 2023 could lead to a lack of boundaries. Instead, allow your higher understanding and generosity of spirit to flow in alignment with others. A candle working with the rune Laguz ᛚ scribed onto the candle can help you achieve emotional balance.
Venus
12th/Leo
Specific Influences: 4, Nauthiz, Puella, Human Design Gate/Line 29.2 Assessment
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. A new path may be opening this week in which relationships enhance both your emotional and financial security. If so, be clear regarding your expectations and set realistic boundaries so that you don’t pursue something that doesn’t really align with your overall goals. Midweek, you may resist committing to a partner due to his or her control issues. In fact, this situation may signal the need to reevaluate what you realistically want to feel happy and secure.
Remain cautious on Friday, 4 August 2023, when assessing a situation so that you don’t overreact and make a decision that isn’t in your best interest. Your inner need for positive change is strong, however, you may be persuaded by someone close to you to react in haste before understanding the entire picture. Rely on your intuition as well.
Saturn
7th/Pisces
Specific Influences: 5, Uruz, Carcer, Human Design Gate/Line 55.6 Selfishness
The planet Saturn slows things down, invoking realism, boundaries, restraint, and the impact of time on an individual. At the beginning of the week, you may experience obstacles or challenges and a new strategy may be necessary, especially if you’re feeling hesitant to assert yourself to a close partner. It may be that you need to reassess your expectations, or it may be an issue of timing. But either way, you may respond by needlessly isolating yourself instead of stepping outside your comfort zone and trying something new. A chakra cleansing ritual may be helpful, focusing on your solar plexus, heart, and throat chakras.
You can either isolate yourself from others on Saturday, 5 August 2023 or choose to shape your reality in a positive way. But if you don’t embrace change, you may be perceived as resistant, selfish, or bound by outmoded ideas or attitudes.
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