Planetary Influences - July 2017


Mercury Transits Cancer (July 2 – 21)

Mercury that had been traversing the zodiac house of Gemini moves over to the house of Cancer on July 2 nd . Now the speed of Mercury would be a bit less than it speed of traversing in the month of June. July is one of the period that Mercury stays a bit away from the influence of Sun, Mars and Venus.

Mercury is transiting the house of Moon namely, Cancer now. Moon is friendly now and hence mental activities related to analytics and emotional ones get emphasized this period. A good time to learn from your emotions and feelings and incorporate them into your analytic reasoning.

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Venus in Taurus (June 29 – July 26)

Venus moved to its home of Taurus on June 29th and stays there till 26th of July. This makes it quite harmonious with Mercury placed in the house of Cancer for July. Relationships and academic pursuits and creativity would be at their best thanks to this placement.

Sun and Mars are presently in the house of Gemini and they are flanked by Venus in Taurus on one side and Mercury in Cancer on the other side and this brings about peace in our lives for the period.

Venus in its own house of Taurus is aspected by Jupiter from Virgo and Saturn from the house of Scorpio. This combined effect asks for a perfect balance in creativity and relationship through the month of July.

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Full Moon in Sagittarius – July 8

On July 1st, the Moon can be visible along with Jupiter after sunset. Then on the 6th of July Moon joins Saturn or Shani at 29 deg Scorpio and this might bring about some trouble in our thinking process. The waxing Moon reaches its fullness on July 8th at 24 deg Sagittarius. Here it opposite the Sun at 24 deg Gemini.

The house of Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter and hence the Moon has positive energy now. The full Moon that occurs in the house of Sagittarius is termed as Guru Poornima when we are asked to honour our teachers and elders in life. Jupiter and Venus of course rule the teachers and the teaching process in general.

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Mars Transits Cancer (July 10 – August 26)

On the 10th of July Mars which has been traversing Gemini transits to the house of Cancer where Mercury is already placed. This combination would be later on joined by the Sun. On July 26th Sun and Mars conjoin together at Cancer. This trio of Sun, Mars and Mercury stay together in Cancer between July 10th and 21st. Moon is the ruler of Cancer and its watery nature would help to subside the fiery nature of Mars and Sun in Cancer.

Mars is said to be debilitated in the house of Cancer. However Cancer is known for a calm and peaceful atmosphere and hence this month would be an ideal time to take up works related to home.

For natives ruled by Mars, the period when Mars transits from Cancer to Leo would bring about notable changes in life.

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Sun Enters Cancer – July 16

Sun in the house of Gemini from the start of July transits to the house of Cancer on July 16th. Here it is joined by Mercury and Mars. Cancer is ruled over by Moon, the planet of emotions and feelings. Hence Sun in the house of Moon from July 16th would bring about rapid changes in our emotions and moods, beware of impulsive acts.

The Sun in Cancer is in a safe position with no major aspects. However the house of Cancer gets aspected by Saturn from the house of Scorpio. Saturn in Scorpio implies pressures and frustrations in life. This might have an impact on Sun. Do remain calm and lead a balanced approach towards life and relationships this period.

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Mercury Transits Leo (July 21 – September 26)

Mercury transiting the house of Cancer in July, transits to Leo on the 21st July. This is a major transit as Mercury crosses from a water sign to a fire sign. In Leo, Mercury meets Rahu or the Moon's node. The organized nature of Mercury brings about a sense of balance to the chaos brought about by Rahu.

Mercury placed in the zodiac house of Leo improves our academic performances, communications and leadership abilities during this period. Mercury stays for long in the house of Leo till August 12th when it goes retrograde for the second time of the year.

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New Moon in Cancer – July 23

On July 23rd, the Sun and Moon join together at 7 deg Cancer thus forming a New Moon. The New Moon forms in the night of July 22nd itself, which happens to be a Saturday being ruled over by the planet Saturn or Shani.

The New Moon in Cancer gets influenced by Saturn in Scorpio and Mars in Cancer itself and this indicates some work or sacrifice on your part to bring about certain changes in life. Venus is now in Taurus and this opposes the New Moon. But however Venus in its own house of Taurus emphasizes creativity and social works this period.

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Venus Transits Gemini (July 26 – August 20)

Venus in Taurus supports the New Moon that takes place on July 23rd. Then on July 24th it opposes Saturn or Shani in the house of Scorpio. Then on the 26th it transits to the house of Gemini which is its friendly sign. Here Venus remains strong without any major malefic aspects. A good time to communicate well and make comfortable friends in life.

Venus stays in its own house of Taurus for most part of this July when there would be a sense of positive energy around. Venus in Gemini would be quite productive for most of us when our creativity would be brought to the fore.

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