From my New Year’s Predictions 2024 in January: “Around July 15 Mars will cross Uranus in Taurus so watch the last two weeks of that month. Expect the unexpected. All kinds of things might happen such as business failures, violent behavior, car crashes, earthquakes or fires. Or maybe nothing of consequence, everyone will just be eccentric, rebellious or belligerent for a few days. People will elope, run out and do crazy things.” Well, somebody did something crazy on July 13.
“A comment on Donald Trump: He is currently in the lead in the Republican race for president for some strange reason. I can’t imagine why. God is playing tricks with us. In November Jupiter will conjunct his Sun, off by one degree, and stations retrograde so I don’t think that helps him much. Jupiter Rx does not guarantee success, and sometimes makes you wait.”
But wait, back up! Mars and Uranus were in conjunction in Taurus on July 13, right on Donald Trump’s midheaven! And exactly square to his natal Mars on his ascendant. Mars makes things happen. I knew something would happen to him. Isn’t astrology marvelous?
I was looking towards Autumn in my crystal ball, so to speak, and almost missed this. I was thinking that a stroke, an illness or an accident would trip him up. But he was shot, grazed by a bullet on the ear, in broad daylight, speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania. If it was off by just an inch he would be dead. He will definitely get lots of sympathy votes. At the same time, attention was diverted from poor Joe Biden’s gaffs and the pressure to drop out of the election. He is sticking to his guns now. In any case, the picture has certainly changed.
Amended comment from January: Uranus Rx will cross Trump’s midheaven, also retrograde, which is no help to him. Mars will enter Leo but then stations retrograde near Pluto in the 12th house, and that does not bode well. Humpty Trumpty may have a great fall at that time. His Mars return won’t be until June of 2025. If you look at the picture now, even though the stolen documents case against him has been dropped, he still has 91 guilty verdicts against him. Sentencing has been postponed. He may or may not go to jail. The 12th house rules prisons, seclusion and karmic retribution. If he doesn’t get jail time there may be something else.
And another character has arrived on the scene, Trump’s choice of running mate, Senator JD Vance of Ohio. He may have compromised his integrity by throwing his lot in with Trump. He used to harshly criticize Trump and now he is in bed with him. He is a young whippersnapper, a fiery Leo with an interesting background. He has come a long way fast with great ambition and potential, from abject poverty, a dysfunctional family, a stint in the marines and graduating summa cum laude from Ohio State. That’s an incredible leap. He became a lawyer at Yale. (Who paid for all that?) He wrote a best seller, Hillbilly Elegy, made into a movie already. He got elected senator in 2022 with no previous experience. Wait. Really? Horatio Alger.
On Election Day November 5, Mars in late Cancer will be opposite Pluto, stationing direct at the end of Capricorn. Some kind of power play is in store, or as would be obvious with a federal election, a changing of the guard.
About that crystal ball: I myself am not a crystal ball. I am not Jeane Dixon. I don’t predict the future and I don’t know all the answers. But I can see trends coming up and sometimes I’m right. I’ve had a couple of prophetic dreams that came true, when I was younger. The players each have a soul plan and even they don’t always know what the plan is. They have free will and face the consequences of their choices. We have to wait and see how it all unfolds.
Just in, a new development on July 21: Joe Biden has stepped down from his campaign and will finish out his term, endorsing Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate. A Libra, 10/20/1964, Gemini rising. Last year she had a Jupiter return in Taurus. Her natal Jupiter is trine Venus, Uranus and Pluto in 4th house Virgo, a powerful conjunction. Venus rules her ascendant, so that carries more weight than usual. (Remember what I said about polarity and the 4th house last month.) The Mars Uranus conjunction on July 13 was right on top of her Jupiter. This would bring happenings, unexpected opportunity and advancement according to her soul plan. Both she and Trump have Mars in Leo, with a Mars return next year. Stay tuned.
Celestial Almanac: Leo New Moon August 4, Aquarius Full Moon August 19.
The Sun in Leo the first half of the month brings hot fun in the summertime. Children’s activities, sports, social events, camping and the beach are favored. For most of the month Mercury Rx will change your tack at the work place. Remember this is not a difficult transit, you just have to approach things differently. Some projects will be put on hold. Some things on the back burner may be picked up again and finished. You may find something you lost.
Venus in Virgo casts her blessings on your social life. Friends, children, romance, entertainment, sports and leisure time activities are favored. When the Sun enters Virgo, more of the same. Go out and have fun. Mercury Rx may give you mixed signals, but just roll with it. When Venus trines Uranus at the end of the month, an interesting time is in store. An exciting new lover is coming around the bend, someone different, possibly an artist or foreigner.
You folks will have a busy month, probably very exciting depending on the situation. Mars and Jupiter together indicate “fortunate action”. It is one of the best transits. Mars gives you super charged physical energy and is good for getting lots of work done. Jupiter brings good luck and opportunity. Jupiter is here for several months. For the ladies, this conjunction is very good for an easy childbirth and a healthy baby. A good transit for all kinds of surgery.
Not much going on for Cancer folks this month, but that’s not a bad thing. There are some pleasant activities or changes in the neighborhood, like people moving in or moving out. Maybe a block party or a barbecue. Saturn Rx and Neptune Rx are in your house of leisure activities and not making an impact. But for some people, Neptune may bring a secret love affair, or a secret admirer could be watching you from across a crowded room, hmmm.
While the Sun is here, you are in the spotlight. It is your time of year. You gets lots of attention and are more attractive to the opposite sex. If you need a favor you will get it. You are in a cheery mood, don’t let anything get in your way. Mercury Rx will back up into your sign on the 16th and you know the drill. Your plans might change, you get lost or have to take a detour. No biggie. Work with it. Even if it doesn’t look that way, there is a good reason for everything. Make a wish at the Leo New Moon on August 4th.
Venus and Mercury Rx are here most of the month. Romance and communications are favored. With Venus, you are taking better care of yourself. Go to a spa, get a massage, or buy new clothes. Take a gourmet cooking class! With Mercury Rx, your ruling planet, you will adjust better than other people. You know what to do. The Mars Jupiter conjunction is great for your career. There are some exciting changes this year. Pay attention. Strike while the iron is hot.
Remember what I said last month. The Mars Jupiter conjunction in Gemini brings travel and adventure. It is a positive high energy cycle. Right now the influence is picking up, strongest during the first half of the month. Either you have a strong desire to take a trip or an opportunity falls in your lap. You need to do this. Also education and communications are favored. Take a class or visit a museum. Take a sabbatical for research and learn about other cultures.
Venus trines Uranus at the end of the month. Something unusual or exciting may happen, too bad this is such a brief transit. You make new friends and connections, especially with different kinds of people. Off the beaten path. Romance is favored. You attract someone quirky or artistic, and a friendship may go to a new level. The Mars Jupiter transit brings some involvement with finances, inheritances and legal affairs. It could be something good, so pay attention.
Same as last month, the Mars Jupiter conjunction is very good for relationships, mainly during the first half of the month. After that the conjunction separates. A good time to get married or get engaged. Married people can rekindle the spark. It is a happy time. Business affairs, contracts and new business ventures are also favored now. The future looks bright. While the Sun is in Leo, travel is favored, then after the 22nd, your career. Mercury Rx may bring delays or a detour while traveling but everything works out.
The Sun, Venus and Mercury in Virgo are good for you. Travel, exploration, education, communications and for some, romance are favored. You might meet someone interesting while you are on a trip. Watch for opportunities or good travel deals. Mercury Rx may throw a wrench, but you know what to do. Simply have plan B ready. A delay or detour could still work out well for you. A project may be put on hold. Clean closets, organize files.
The Mars Jupiter conjunction brings lots of socializing, children’s activities, sports, parties and good times. Relationships, because of the Sun in Leo, and new romance are favored. This is a positive high energy transit for you. Your health is good. If you have been blue then this is the time to perk up. Watch the Aquarius Full Moon on August 19. Something lucky could happen. Something could come to a head or come to completion for you. Party on!
Mars and Jupiter make it a good time to add on to your house, renovate or go house hunting for something bigger. Apply for a mortgage now, the market may improve in your favor. The planets in Virgo are good for all relationships. Romance is favored. Everyone is getting along nicely. Mercury Rx may bring some disagreements or confusion but you can work it out. Be grown up about it, be honest and meet your partner halfway. Mercury stations on the 29th!