July 2023 Vedic Astrology
The 7th month of the year. The prime qualities of number 7 Is being analytical, intuitive, mystical, and thoughtful in our approach to things this month. The month signified by the planetary body Ketu (South node of the Moon) .Expect ground break and fiery changes for most of us . This month Mars is opposing Saturn: restraint, and balance is key in taking quick passionate action.
The number 7 also has a sudden surprise element to it. Trust your gut, follow your intuition, and do not act impulsively.Now the Sun is going in the south direction, moving towards the fall and winter months. There might be less enthusiasm, but the fire element can get us to exhaustion and frustration.
We see that Ketu, has changed its nakshatra to Chitra, that is ruled by Mars while transiting Mars has moved to Leo in Magha Nakshatra ruled by Ketu.
Some important transits in July.:
July 1: Mars enter Leo crossing Cancer Gandantta (deepest degrees of Cancer)
Exchanging nakshatras with Keu.
Same day we see Sun and Mercury are conjunct. There is a dominance of air element here.
Heart and Mind both.
When Mars enters Leo, it gives us strength courage and boldness
There is a strong “Budh Aditya yoga” in Gemini with this conjunction. This a good time to share ideas, focus on previous incomplete tasks. Be decisive and do not be confused, trust your intuition
July 3 Full moon in Sagittarius- Get Enlighted by important information, Venus is crossing Gandanta in cancer into Leo. Completes crossing July 7 enters Leo. This will untie many emotional issues knots related to relationships
July 8 mercury enters cancer. It is speeding up in July through cancer and enters Leo towards the end of the month. We might have some confusion between our emotions and our logical mind. So caution is always advised with allowing out mind to be confused by too much passion or emotions being swayed by confusion.
July 17 Sun enters Cancer: the focus is on family, home, mother, the natural 4rth house of the zodiac. Fire and water, where energies can be more relaxing. Emotionally we might be more active. Sun in cancer will force us to be patient. Practicing self-care.
New Moon in Cancer Punarvasu Nakshatra a time to put aside our confusion and move forward with task at hand. This is a nourishing and healing time and gives us optimism and insight to the positivity ahead.
July 21, we have a strong opposition of Mars in Leo opposing Saturn in Aquarius while it moves retrograde. This might pose the challenge of frustration as Saturn’s slow movement forces Mars to slow down its fiery past pace and rethink the strategy and approach.
There might be some disappointments, but we must take them in our stride, knowing that it will be in our best interest to slow down the pace, But with Jupiter having its 5th aspect on this opposition it should provide some relief.
July24 Sun oppose Pluto and Uranus, expect some issues with authority, superiors, elders. This might create some change and opposition also in a world stage at the Macrocosm level with world leaders.
July 25 Venus will be slowing down and turning retrograde
This is a heavy emphasis on relationships which can cause major issues with relationships.
July 27 Mercury enters Leo around this time to conjunct Venus turning retrograde. Expect confidence in communication and self-expression, express yourself with confidence.
A balance approach is important.
July is exciting: a Play of two forces Fire and water. Handle these areas with care and understand: Leo and Cancer, which ever houses they represent for you.
July despite the fiery element demands a calm approach!