StarIQ cofounder Jeff Jawer looks at astrological events for this lunar cycle to describe energy patterns for the month ahead. This is a big picture view of the general cosmic weather that affects us all.

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New Moon in Cancer
Sunday, July 11, 12:41 pm PDT, 3:41 pm EDT

This New Moon is also a Solar Eclipse, which usually indicates a loss of leadership or a weakening of the will. Yet no matter how many tears are shed for what we may have to leave behind, there's plenty of muscle available to push ahead and advance our interests. Assertive Mars in Virgo's supportive sextile to this Sun-Moon conjunction provides drive to raise competence and refine systems. Letting go is part of a process that allows us to step forward instead of turning back with a sense of failure.

Chiron in Aquarius
Tuesday, July 20, 2:27 am PDT, 5:27 am EDT

The wounded healer's return to intellectual Aquarius reminds us of the inadequacies of ideas that flow through the head without connecting to the heart. Recognizing where ideals are not matched with action or tempered with compassion may cause us to rethink fundamental notions about what's best for society.

Saturn in Libra
Wednesday, July 21, 8:10 am PDT, 11:10 am EDT

Serious Saturn returns to sociable Libra after its encore visit to Virgo on April 7. For the next two years the planet of hard, cold reality will be reshaping relationships, altering alliances and seeking new forms of peace and justice. Saturn's exaltation in Libra reflects how well this seemingly odd couple works together. Both planet and sign bring objectivity into the foreground, reorienting how we interact with others and find balance within ourselves.

Sun in Leo
Thursday, July 22, 3:22 pm PDT, 6:22 pm EDT

The heat is on in the northern hemisphere with the Sun entering the mid-summer sign of Leo. Individual expression and creativity are fueled by the growing fires of unfettered personalities. Egos may inflate with excessive self-importance amd arrogrance is in the air. Still, when hearts are open generosity and playfulness flow freely. It is childlike innocence that unburdens us from the need to appear more important than others and invites joyous sharing among loving people.

Jupiter Retrograde
Friday, July 23

Wisdom comes from within as the guru planet shifts into reverse gear. The best teachers are inside each individual, reminding us to trust intuition more than so-called experts. Big dreams may be delayed during a four-month period of reevaluation when major plans may require a second look. Others may not understand our aspirations but the point is not to convince them but to keep inspiring ourselves.

Jupiter square Pluto
Saturday, July 24

Enthusiastic Jupiter in Aries is fired up about the future while pennypinching Pluto in Capricorn is counting the cost of the next great adventure. Negatively, doubt or fear will stifle action or extremist beliefs will explode in preducial ignorance. Positively, high hopes are enriched by pragmatic perspectives and philosophical transformations that will open minds. This aspect will repeat August 3 and February 25, 2011, giving us more chances to address these issues.

Full Moon in Aquarius
Sunday, July 25, 6:38 pm PDT, 9:38 pm EDT

The Moon in cool collective Aquarius opposes the Sun in hot individualistic Leo provoking questions about sharing and cooperation. What's the appropriate balance between what's good for the individual and what's good for society? How does the expression of one person work within the context of a group? The divide between private interests and public concerns represented by this lunation is bridged by a trine to the Moon from Saturn in Libra, providing a sense of fair play and flexibility to gracefully move from one side to the other.

Saturn opposite Uranus
Monday, July 26

The fifth and final face-off between conservative Saturn and radical Uranus forces issues of authority and order versus innovation and revolution back into focus. Almost two years have passed since their first alignment in November 2008, allowing us the time to find a workable stance between playing it safe and making changes. Ideally, enough self-respect, purpose and discipline has been established, creating a strong foundation to support our most liberating and original aspirations.

Mercury in Virgo
Tuesday, July 27, 2:43 pm PDT, 5:43 pm EDT

This cerebral planet's stay in its earthy home sign will be extended by its retrograde period in Virgo from August 20 until September 12. Sharp analytical thinking can help unravel the most complicated puzzles. However, excessive attention to detail, especially during the retrograde cycle, can make it easy to lose sight of the forest while examining the details on every tree. The potential of increased intellectual acuity is a gift as long we don't get stuck in the corridors of narrow thinking.

Mars in Libra
Thursday, July 29, 4:47 pm PDT, 7:47 pm EDT

Aggressive Mars isn't comfortable in diplomatic Libra where concerns about others inhibit initiative and spontaneity. Indecisiveness can leave some in a state of suspended animation, however, greater awareness of the impact of our actions should increase cooperation and make for more peaceful working conditions. If struck with paralysis by analysis (with the help of Mercury in Virgo), beginning to move in any direction will put wind in our sails and course corrections can be made, if needed. Note that Mars' opposition to Uranus and conjunction to Saturn on July 30-31 ratchets up pressure that even accommodating Libra might not be able to relieve.

Venus in Libra
Friday, August 6, 8:48 pm PDT, 11:48 pm EDT

The love planet's annual visit to her socially skillful and aesthetically graced home sign smooths the way to more harmonious relationships. An honest appreciation for others' values and a willingness to make compromises may heal wounds of misunderstanding. Still, Venus' opposition to Uranus on August 7 and conjunction to Saturn the following day temporarily raises the likelihood for feelings of alienation. Short-term breakdowns in compatibility, however, do not have to undermine the long-term prospects of a worthwhile partnership.

The New Moon in Cancer symbolizes a return to our roots. It's a reconnection with family, memories and familiar places that nourishes us with a sense of belonging or smothers with a lack of originality and options. Yet this lunation is a Solar Eclipse that's more about burning off outmoded aspects of the past than going back to live in it. Toss, cry or laugh away what's been outgrown to seed a new garden of comfort and security.

Have a great month!