The Sky of July 2024 according to Vedic Astrology

July 2024 looks like a month full of significant events in the sky, according to Vedic astrology. Planetary shifts and celestial configurations will influence various aspects of our lives. Here is a detailed analysis of the major astrological events of this month.

 

Saturn retrograde in Aquarius

Saturn continues its transit in Aquarius until March 29, 2025. This period is characterized by a strong emphasis on social structure, innovation and reform. It is a time when the community seeks to find new ways to address common challenges.

Not only that, since the end of last month Saturn is retrograde and it will be until November 15. Some of you may have experienced the "heavy" side of Saturn, which can bring melancholy, fatigue, sadness, loneliness. Someone else may have felt the power of Saturn leading to hard work, and may have felt a great urge to commit, discipline oneself. Here, in this period (until November) we can oscillate between these sides of Saturn. This is why it is very important to stay connected and find a positive, purposeful, and optimistic way to experience this retrograde.

In other words: if you feel down, if the sadness persists, found literally something to do. Take action! You will be hyper-productive and avoid the down. This is also the first message that Krsna reveals to an Arjuna

Of course, it is not a time for enjoyment, fun and ... vacations. Saturn hates these things And will seriously get in your way. Instead, Saturn loves discipline, commitment and determination. I know-we're in summer-but I don't make the rules!

As I have already told you, Saturn retrograde disrupts the Heart cakra And so we can have too much emotion or -- too little. So watch also for Venus, which I will explain a little later.

In any case, Saturn retrograde takes us into the past And it brings the old things of the past to resurface. We must remain ready to face them, because they come to purify and to cleanse us.

Venus and some of its difficulties

Venus remains burning until July 11. This phenomenon has affected relationships and the expression of feelings, making them blocked and difficult to cope with. If you are in a relationship in which you feel that your partner dominates, you may have felt the weight of this role play, or you may have felt crushed, not understood, undervalued. Perhaps with a desire to escape. This is combined with the effect of Saturn retrograde on feelings. But the worst is over.

Venus has entered in Cancer from July 6, meeting Mercury. Cancer is a water sign and Venus is a water planet. This compatibility of elements favors the water element that holds relationships and feelings. But before finding this harmony, we went through a period of instability (Rasi Sandhi) on the 6th and 7th, in which emotions could be "messed up." We will have to wait until we pass July 11 for Venus to come out of the Sun's combustion.

After that, Venus will return in a positive attitude. Pay attention only to two very interesting events, the two Parivartana of the Moon with Venus, which I discussed in a previous article. July 13 to 16 and July 29 to 31, there will be two periods of great relational transformation. The Moon and Venus will be deeply united in a Yoga, planetary combination that will bring a deep wind of transformation for those who will know how to use constructively these moments. In fact, a moderate step toward the partner can create a transformation in the relationship. Couples who are struggling now could use this energy to do couple's work these days, in a direction of mutual understanding. But this does not only apply to couples, but to any kind of relationship that involves affectivity and the need to, letting go of one's ego, find a superior meeting point. Instead, artists can find particular inspirations, especially if their purpose is to bring a message of love and fellowship to the world.

For Venus we have, only at the end of the month, another tailspin. Indeed, July 28 to August 3, still red alert for emotions and relationships. In this period Venus will be in Gandanta, transiting between a water sign and a fire sign. Indeed, from July 31 (day of particular emotional instability), Venus will enter Leo, a fire sign, and will remain there until next month, hinting at a "hot" August.

We must never forget that Saturn retrograde emphasizes and amplifies all the results of Venus. For love is experienced from the fourth Cakra.

Mars enters Taurus with Jupiter and Jagannath saves the day

The July 12, Mars from the domicile in Aries enters Taurus, an enemy sign ruled by Venus. Taurus, as a natural House 2, holds family, good food, good life, beauty, comforts. All the things that most people would like to take with them on vacation. The fact that Mars enters this realm lets us know that it is following the same "agenda" as Saturn in the boycotting our vacations.

Strong emotions, promised by Venus and Saturn retrograde, are confirmed by Mars.

Let us also not forget the Parivartana Yoga Moon will have with Mars! Indeed, July 16 to 18 and July 27 to 29, Mars and the Moon Will exchange sign. The Moon is the mind, so they can come into our psychic field. Choleric thoughts, old grudges, irritation, aggression. With Saturn retrograde, these thoughts may also come from past, unresolved situations.

(TECHNICAL NOTE: Remember that in our astrological tradition, the Moon is both in Svaksetra in Cancer, but is also in Mula Trikona in Taurus. For this reason it creates Sign Exchange with the Planets that are in Taurus)

Fortunately, the combination of Mars with Jupiter, which has been transiting Taurus for a while now, offers the solution to avoid conflict and live peacefully these months. Jupiter, in fact, is the only planet that really has the power to control and channel Mars' martial energy. How? With the knowledge, awareness and spirituality. Jupiter teaches Mars to think before you speak and act aggressively. Those of you who meditate regularly will surely have the smoothest path. Those of you who don't yet-it's a good time to start.

In addition, the Moon will also create Parivartana with Jupiter, when the Moon transits the Signs of Sagittarius and Pisces. This will happen from July 18 to 19, as well as July 25 to 27, bringing many teachings on an emotional level.

How does Jupiter enhance this month? It is the month itself that detects this for us. In fact, according to the very ancient tradition of Puri, Ratha Yatra is held from July 7 to July 15, a celebration that celebrates the form of Krsna called. Jagannatha, with a procession of chariots attended by millions of pilgrims from all over the world each year. This celebration, thanks to the contribution of Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, is celebrated in hundreds of cities around the world as a replica of this very ancient ritual.

You can hear a beautiful prayer to Jagannath at this link.

Karkata Saṁkranti and the movements of Mercury.

The July 16, the Sun enters Cancer marking the Karkata Saṁkranti. This transit brings the Sun, the hand of time, to stop in the sign of family, home and emotional roots.

As I have already described in the article on the Parivartana, July 4 to 6 and again July 11 to 12, the Moon and Mercury form a Parivartana Yoga. This planetary exchange promotes communication in a more emotional and intuitive way. Since Venus and Mercury are Rajasian planets (hyper-active and super dynamic), the mind (Moon) can become overactive and, at times, difficult to manage during these Parivartana periods.

Difficult and sensitive period for communications will be July 16 to 23, when Mercury will cross the bridge of the Gandanta, the critical point between water and fire signs. This period can bring strong tensions and again joins the effects of Venus (which will be conjunct Mercury), the power of Mars and the aforementioned Saturn retrograde.

The July 19, Mercury enters Leo. In itself this is not a bad thing. But our communication is derived from the second House from Mercury, in which it is positioned Ketu.

Ketu has two aspects: impulsiveness and asceticism. On the one hand, great care must be taken to "think before you speak" because with these energies in play, one can say things that one may later bitterly regret (especially considering the other planets we analyzed earlier). On the other hand, Ketu can be minimalist, distant, unattached, mathematical, centered, in speech and can create a sense of distance And of abandonment in those who listen to our words.

There is a third option and it is the most advanced one, which is that of speak only on spiritual topics And uplifting for us and our listeners. This is the best way to use this Ketu and also the remedy for not being harmed by its energies that will plague our communications.

Conclusion

July 2024, according to Vedic astrology, is a month full of significant planetary movements and configurations that will affect various aspects of our lives. Planetary exchanges (Parivartana Yoga), transits and phenomena such as combustion and Gandanta invite us to reflect, transform and grow.

Yes, maybe these are not the energies we will have. desired for the vacations, but ... this month offers us opportunities for introspection, emotional renewal and creativity, guiding us toward greater balance and harmony in our existence.

These celestial events not only affect individuals but also have a collective impact, inviting us to respond to challenges with awareness and compassion. Facing this month with openness and adaptability will enable us to make the most of available cosmic energies.

Happy month of July!

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