In the Stars July 27-August 4, 2025 . . . Shining Light on the Astrology of the Week

Summer Treats

The Sun shines brightly in Leo, the zodiac sign it rules. It is time for a vacation, or at least to take it easy and bask in the rays of the Sun. Leo loves to lead, laugh, and play. Be bold and courageous during the next month, taking in the Sun's glowing energy.

Mercury continues in retrograde motion through August 11. This period gives us an opportunity to finish undone tasks, and to review, reconsider, revise, and re-do. Observe how your thinking changes during the retrograde period about some things that have been in motion. Review and finish what is already in motion. Wait until after Mercury turns direct to start something new.

Venus moves into Cancer on Thursday, July 31, drawing us into feelings, nostalgia, and connection with family. Mars continues in Virgo through August 6, promoting self-discipline, getting detailed tasks completed, and building a strong exercise routine.

In July and August, Uranus trines Pluto in Aquarius, supercharging the themes of Uranus in Gemini. Saturn and Neptune will be in Aries at the midpoint between Uranus and Pluto in sextile aspect. This will be a potent combination for ideas, innovations, and information. August 7 through 11, Mars will oppose Saturn and Uranus and form the anchor of the kite pattern. This configuration will supercharge the connections between the outer planets. You can soar with ideas and activity. Plan ahead to make the most of this planetary pattern. What do you want to lift with the wind in your own life?

The Week Ahead; All times below in Pacific Time:

Saturday afternoon through Monday morning, July 26-28, the Moon is in Virgo. Time to clean up and put your life in order. Expect something surprising on Saturday as the Moon squares Uranus. Plans may not go as expected. These are days to take advantage of the grounded, practical energy available. The task orientation comes at a great time for me, as I will be preparing for a three-week trip to Europe, leaving on Monday, the 28^th. Sunday the 27th the Moon sextiles Jupiter in Cancer, a nice aspect for connecting with family, and for enjoying the beauty of your home.

Monday through Wednesday, July 28-30, the Moon is in Libra, drawing us into a more gracious, social expression. These are good days to go to a concert with your beloved, or visit and art museum with a close friend. Tuesday, July 29, the Moon becomes the anchor of the kite pattern of outer planets described above. Give something in your life a lift, and ponder how you will use this several-day pattern of August 7-10. On Wednesday, July 30, the Moon is void of course all day. This is not a good day for meetings or anything that calls for decision making. It would be better to catch up on reading or gardening, watch a movie, or take a leisurely walk with a friend. I’ll be in Berlin visiting friends and family.

Thursday through Saturday, July 31-August 2, the Moon is in Scorpio, calling us to the underworld. The Scorpio Moon invites us to withdraw from the hustle-bustle of the world and take some time and space for ourselves. It is also a good time to dive deep into a focused project that calls for research or figuring out something puzzling. Passions are stirred. Indulge a little. On Thursday, July 31, Mercury is conjunct the Sun, called a Cazimi. The heat of the Sun charges Mercury with energy. You will want to express your strong ideas. Your mind will be sharp, and you can solve problems brilliantly.

Sunday and Monday, August 3 and 4, the Moon is in Sagittarius, calling us out of the cave to expand our world. Take a hike. Plan a trip far away. Explore new places and ideas. I will be discovering Lithuania, and attending a wedding in Klaipeda on Monday.

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Planetary Pointers for the week ahead:

·                   Re-view, re-envision, revise, re-organize, renovate.

·                   Let your light shine! Be bold and courageous.

·                   Ponder what you would like to lift to new heights in your life.

·                   Take some space for yourself Thursday through Saturday, and allow deep feelings to wash over you and cleanse you.

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Ten Things to Do with Venus in Cancer (July 31-August 25, 2025)

1. Take a journey through old family photo albums.

2. Call family together for a picnic.

3. Make home repairs.

4. Make your home more comfortable.

5. Pull out your family recipes and make some of your favorite family foods.

6. Read a historical novel.

7. Get together with siblings or relatives and tell some family stories.

8. Gaze at the Moon in the night sky.

9. Honor your feelings.

10. Express care through a card, call, or gift of food.

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Moon Void of Course: This is the time when the Moon makes its last major angular aspect with a planet before it moves into the next zodiacal sign tropically. This void time, when the Moon is not aspecting a planet, but rather floating on its own, is a time when things don’t come together and it is difficult to make good decisions. Purchases made during void Moons often turn out to be unsatisfactory and not work out. Appointments often don’t come together, and meetings don’t result in progress or sound, lasting decisions. We more easily get lost or meander in trying to get somewhere. The VoC Moon times for the next month are listed below so that you can plan meetings, decisions, and purchases at times when the Moon is not VoC; and use the void times for gardening, reading, and routine task work.

Void-of-Course Moon times for the month ahead (one lunar cycle):

Pacific Standard Time:

July 28: 5:56 pm-10:42 pm (Moon into Libra)

July 29 at 8:58 pm through July 31 at 10:24 am (Moon into Scorpio)

August 2: 6:06 pm-11:00 pm (Moon into Sagittarius)

August 5: 8:28 am-10:02 am (Moon into Capricorn)

August 6 at 10:39 am through August 7 at 6:17 PM (Moon into Aquarius)

August 9: 12:54 am-11:49 pm (Moon into Pisces)

August 10 at 11:54 pm through August 12 at 3:32 am (Moon into Aries)

August 13 at 3:53 pm through August 14 at 6:21 pm (Moon into Taurus)

August 15 at 10:11 pm through August 16 at 9:00 am (Moon into Gemini)

August 18: 4:52 am-12:04 pm (Moon into Cancer)

August 20: 5:26 am-4:16 pm (Moon into Leo)

August 22: 1:33 pm-10:23 pm (Moon into Virgo)

August 25: 6:53 am-7:07 am (Moon into Libra)

August 26 at 7:06 pm through August 27 at 6:26 pm (Moon into Scorpio)

August 29 at 5:46 pm through August 30 at 7:04 am (Moon into Sagittarius)

September 1: 6:38 pm-6:44 pm (Moon into Capricorn)

September 4: 3:07 am-3:31 am (Moon into Aquarius)

September 5 at 1:51 pm through September 6 at 8:54 am (Moon into Pisces)

September 8: 10:43 am-11:36 am (Moon into Aries)

September 9 at 11:53 pm through September 10 at 1:03 pm (Moon into Taurus)

September 12: 1:13 pm-2:38 pm (Moon into Gemini)

September 14: 3:46 pm-5:29 pm (Moon into Cancer)

September 16: 8:13 pm-10:19 pm (Moon into Leo)

September 19: 5:21 am-5:22 am (Moon into Virgo)

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time):

July 29: 0:56-17:42 (Moon into Libra)

July 30 at 3:58 through July 31 at 17:24 (Moon into Scorpio)

August 3: 1:06-6:00 (Moon into Sagittarius)

August 5: 15:28-17:02 (Moon into Capricorn)

August 7: 5:39-13:17 (Moon into Aquarius)

August 9 at 6:54 through August 10 at 6:49 (Moon into Pisces)

August 11 at 6:54 through August 12 at 10:32 (Moon into Aries)

August 13 at 22:53 through August 15 at 1:21 (Moon into Taurus)

August 16: 5:11-16:00 (Moon into Gemini)

August 18: 11:52-17:04 (Moon into Cancer)

August 20: 12:26-23:16 (Moon into Leo)

August 22 at 20:33 through August 23 at 5:23 (Moon into Virgo)

August 25: 13:53-14:07 (Moon into Libra)

August 27 at 2:06 through August 28 at 1:26 (Moon into Scorpio)

August 30 at 0:46 through August 31 at 2:04 (Moon into Sagittarius)

September 2: 1:38-1:44 (Moon into Capricorn)

September 4: 10:07-10:31 (Moon into Aquarius)

September 5 at 8:51 through September 6 at 15:54 (Moon into Pisces)

September 8: 17:43-18:36 (Moon into Aries)

September 10: 6:53-20:03 (Moon into Taurus)

September 12: 20:13-21:38 (Moon into Gemini)

September 14 at 22:46 through September 15 at 0:29 (Moon into Cancer)

September 17: 3:13-5:19 (Moon into Leo)

September 19: 12:21-12:22 am (Moon into Virgo)

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