Leo New Moon - July 30, 2011

As the second New Moon of the month, the New Moon at seven degrees Leo is typically warm and generous. Although the energies from the Moon can sometimes become a bit distracting when transiting Leo, when she joins up with the Sun in Leo, she knows it's all good. The New Moon article with the transit details is ready at Lunar Living. The highlight is the Mystic Rectangle aspect pattern formed during this New Moon that should feel like a blessing, for the most part. Yes, there are a few difficult transits occurring as well, which will definitely lend to some touchy moments.

Add in the Mars Out of Bounds transit that started almost a week ago to remind us that our tempers could easily flare when least expected. But this New Moon should be a good day for making new friends and doing some fun stuff. It will be okay to horse around and enjoy the day. It's just a good day to feel like a kid again.

Capricorn Full Moon - July 14/15, 2011

The Capricorn Full Moon, despite a few possible foibles, has the potential of being a whole LOT less stressful than the Cancer Solar Eclipse two weeks ago! The Full Moon article is posted at http://www.lunarliving.org/  with some hightlights being the sextile aspects from Neptune and Chiron in Pisces over to Jupiter in Taurus and Pluto in Capricorn. This soft triangle aspect has a lot of potential to get us moving forward, if used correctly. Also, Venus happens to be transiting over a critical degree in Cancer.  It could be a make it or break it in the self-esteem department. Mercury will be turning retrograde in about two weeks.  If we plan our events now, we can certainly stave off some social and contractual disasters while Mercury motions retrograde August 3 - August 26. Use that time to kick back and relax.