#we cannot entertain this energy during mercury retrograde

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What is even happening in these tags?

People who are mean-spirited or having meltdowns in our space just get straight-up blocked forever; simply cannot waste precious time and energy entertaining b.s. on the shared timeline.

ANYWAY... back to what matters:

The phone call with mom... the pool shenanigans... the ramyeon conversation... eating out of the same bowl... sitting together to watch music videos... knowing JK got no sleep on the plane... snuggling up on the bed... ottering in the ocean... tattoos on display...

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New Moon in Capricorn: Ending Bad Habits

The New Moon in Capricorn is on December 26th, 2019. This will be an important transition before the New Year, setting the groundwork for what is to come. After the dramatics of the Gemini Full Moon earlier this month, many of us experienced what felt like a Mercury Retrograde. There was a lot of nervous energy, a lot of multitasking and because it felt like everything went on so fast, it has now left us wondering whether anything was accomplished at all. It is a big holiday month and a time to come closer with family and how fitting that this transit happens right around Christmas Time. We formally bid the year a goodbye as we appreciate what we have learned and get ready to embark on our new path. The New Moon will help us find that purpose that will help us in our journey for 2020.

Aries – This New Moon will give you the much-needed re-energizing that you have been craving for. You have worked hard for this moment and you will still need to go in harder. It is not over yet for many Aries as you all deal with the Pluto and Saturn conjunction as well as the Sun and Moon all in the sign of Capricorn. However, with Jupiter in the same sign, you will feel empowered to keep going. The New Moon reminds those in positions of power just how formidable you can be. You are here to claim it all.

Taurus – With the New Moon in Capricorn, you will feel a sense of enlightenment and a new method to problem solve. The grounding energy will keep you right on track as you plan and put through your goals with ease. Be methodical, don’t rush and you will see your dreams become a reality. This is a great opportunity to take some time off and go explore in other places. You might meet inspirational people there.

Gemini – These transits have been a great lesson for you in the last two years. With the New Moon in Capricorn, you might feel like the answers you have searched for are within reach. Pluto and Saturn in the Scorpio House can be overwhelming for many natives, but you have the tools to navigate through the path and the New Moon provides that. Some habits will be ended, and you will gain a sense of relief and clarity that will illuminate you for the next year.

Cancer – It is a moment to claim your role in the world. 2020 will be a year where you can make big moves through connections and partnerships. However, you cannot allow yourself to be fooled by the sheep dressed as wolves and you cannot be the wolf dressed as a sheep because everything will be exposed. Change your mentality this New Moon and start to see the world through clearer eyes. Live your truth and you’ll see the truth behind what others present to you.

Leo – Leos faced a challenging year especially with these outer planets in the sign of Capricorn. Right when you might have felt like giving up, Jupiter in Sagittarius helped to bring you back to your normal self. This New Moon will bring back some of that optimism from that last Jupiter transit. A sense of hope will be there for you as you will feel confident enough to focus more on you and getting back to your royal self. Put the love in healing yourself and to strengthen yourself physically and emotionally.

Virgo – The upcoming year will be filled with new mysteries and interesting people that will be gracing your life. For those who are single, expect a wave of excitement (and potential disappointments) since Saturn and Pluto are still blocking your creative energies and bringing some harsh reality to your dating life. Either way, Jupiter might still bring forth lots of entertainment and inspiration.

Libra – A trying year 2019 has been for you since you have been put through tests that have made you stronger than ever. Your battles have been kept silent and you have shown incredible resilience, keep at it and you will see that the path before you will be a little easier to navigate. This New Moon will give you a sense of hope as you look to those in your home for wisdom to tackle on the bigger battles that are yet to come. This is your time to shine in your inner world as you provide guidance and serve as a figure of strength to others.

Scorpio – You will experience an interesting time as there may have been some frustrations with getting your point across with these Saturn and Pluto transits. There will be changes. This New Moon opens up your mind and gives much needed mental clarity to Scorpios out there. You will not need to keep silent since you will have the lucidity to say what you want without fear. Others will experience an easier way to communicate with others. Whatever blockages were stopping you before, will now be cleared.

Sagittarius – It might have felt like a challenge to find a sense of security. There may be others who have struggled with who they are during these Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn transits. The New Moon reminds you that negative thoughts serve you no purpose. Let them go, embrace who you are and begin to strengthen your self love. The road ahead will be filled with challenges, but you have already been through a lot with Saturn in your sign. You have the tools to succeed, begin with believing in yourself.

Capricorn – With the New Moon in your sign, this is your opportunity to come to terms with the mistakes that you have made. A fresh new start is ready for you, as you rid yourself of your own toxic traits and develop a new mentality that will allow for more progress and growth in the New Year. Jupiter in your sign opens your eyes to habits and cycles that need to be broken. You will feel illuminated with this transit as you set the puzzle right for what is to come.

Aquarius – Saturn will be entering Aquarius at the end of next year. This upcoming year will be challenging for you as you experience the beginnings of what is to come. With the New Moon in Capricorn, you will benefit from the tranquility that it has to offer as you contemplate what has happened in the last year and what is to come. Let the emotions out, feel them become a part of you if you have felt the need to suppress them. This is a good time to heal and meditate. The weight on your shoulders will feel lifted…briefly.

Pisces – With this transit you will be able to reconnect with friends as well as say goodbye to those relationships that no longer are serving you. You will see people come in and out of your life with this New Moon in the sign of Capricorn. The people you do meet will provide a grounding energy to your life. If you have felt things spiraling out of control, this will be extremely beneficial for you. Those people who you look up to might provide some solid advice that will help you grow in the next year. Choose your friends wisely.

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July Horoscopes: Beginnings

Aries -- July will summon your adventurous spirit. You will be entertained by friends and family, bringing a light-hearted time of year. Home will be the center of your attention as you find ways to balance career and solving some turmoil on the home front. Because of Saturn’s transit in Capricorn, you will feel more prepared this time around compared to the beginning of the year. Mercury and Venus will ease the impending chaos that you have felt for some time around. Continue to be patient, reach out to those close to you and get ready for Leo season later this month since it will make you feel lighthearted and ambitious enough to keep fighting.

Taurus -- You will either hate or love the beginning of the month as we continue into the watery Cancer season. With this sextile to your Ascendant you will feel comfortable enough with yourself as you muster the energy to socialize and stand out. This is the perfect time to continue to hone that creative energy as the water season shift later in the month to fire. With the Solar and Lunar Eclipses in the signs of Cancer and Capricorn, you will be thinking ahead to the future, planning to see if you need a break or just methods to further increase your knowledge on something that you have been considering for some time.

Gemini – With the energies flowing heavily this water season, you might feel a bit withdrawn. In terms of finances, you might make it a priority to become compulsive with your spending by letting your emotions guide you. Make sure to refrain, take it easy and learn. Use the opportunities this season, as Mercury enters the sign of Leo, to think more about the future with your income as well as your goals. The graces of Leo will make you feel inspired later in the month as you potentially shift gears with planning and finally get things rolling. You will understand the value or self-love as Venus transits through the sign of Cancer, opening up a new idea and philosophy for you which will provide a nice relief as it tones down the Saturn/Venus opposition later this month.

Cancer – It feels like it is your time to finally shine with all of these powerful transits making Cardinal signs tremble. Saturn in Capricorn has taught you to take things easily and with-it causing mayhem on your descendant, you might feel imbalanced. The Solar and Lunar eclipses in your sign and your sister sign are probably even more heartbreaking as you muster the energy to keep going. With Venus in your sign, you will feel the much-needed confidence boost to help you reclaim your power. Understand through the eclipses that balance must be reached because you cannot sacrifice losing yourself to others. Hone your individuality and remember that to achieve you need to believe in you first.

Leo – The first half of this month might feel dreadful as you, a fire sign, try to handle the intensity of Cardinal Water. This is the perfect time to recharge those batteries and take the necessary breaks needed before your time to shine comes closer. Observe, dream and achieve through the private hustle. You have enough knowledge to make things happen and when the Sun is finally in innovative and creative Leo, you will be literally bursting with energy. These Saturn and Pluto transits will seem like nothing when we enter your season. Mercury might be in Retrograde, but this will not stop you from being triumphant, especially as Venus continues her trip through Cancer and finally enters your sign on July 27th. Be ready, stay focused and do you, which is what your sign is well known for.

Virgo – This may be a low-key time for your sign as you have taken a break from everyone around you. With the Sun in Cancer early in July, you will be compelled to reach out to people, especially around the Solar Eclipse. How receptive they are will depend on how you have treated friends. Continue to reflect on your actions as Saturn goes Retrograde and making some aspect to your Ascendant. Take it easy for now. When the Sun, Moon, Mercury and Venus all enter the sign of Leo, the isolation and lonely feelings will dissipate as you begin to take more time and energy to go out there and do you. You will be courageous this time around and not afraid to meet challenges face to face. Saturn has made you feel weakened, but you will bounce back soon enough, especially since Virgo Season arrives next month.

Libra – As Cardinal air, you have had to hustle and fight for what you want this year (and for the last several years). Cardinal placements not only have to worry about Saturn, but Pluto as well and the retrogrades do not help. Do a rewind and focus on where you need to make things right. The Eclipse shone a light on your home front as well as the energies involved with your work front. To those contemplating their future, this is the time to put those plans in your mind and prepare (after retrograding) to get them in motion. Your ambition and drive will be awakened once Leo Season hits. The Sun’s energy will make you feel like a go-getter, and you will channel that Aries energy from your sister sign.

Scorpio -- While most of us are losing our senses this time of year, battling with our emotions and coping with the strong energies, Scorpio might be gliding right through this. You feel sharp, you are confident in your choices and might even be jet setting around the world, posting the latest trips on the gram. When Leo Season hits, you will be more in the public eye, so be careful and do not make hasty decisions. One thing is certain, and it is that you will shine brightly during this upcoming fire season later this month. Make sure to keep the ego in check and to remember that Saturn’s restrictions have taught you how to be more methodical with your planning and you have become wiser. Trust your instincts but make sure to be cautious.

Sagittarius – Jupiter in your sign has alleviated some of the harshness that these transits have brought about. With your chart ruler going retrograde, you might feel a bit exited as you rework and realign the things you had planned since this transit began. With the Sun in Cancer earlier in the month, you will experience a pleasant time financially as you understand how to keep your purse strings in check. Once the Sun enters the sign of Leo, you will want to treat yourself as the Sun makes a nice aspect to your ascendant, powering up your energies and giving you the confidence needed to continue in this pleasant ride. With Saturn in Capricorn, you have been taught lessons on financial planning and controlling compulsive tendencies, hopefully you have applied them and will continue to grow from here on.

Capricorn – As I have said many times this year, Saturn in your sign will bring destruction and happiness once the storm has cleared. These are lessons you need to learn and grow from. The Solar and Lunar Eclipses in your sign will allow for you to grow stronger and find your path through the mayhem. This Cardinal Season in the sign of Cancer will bring confusion as you try to understand your feelings as you may feel emotionally numb due to the other struggles you have dealt with. Venus will provide some relief for you as you become closer to friends and discover the importance of having loyal people in your life who will help you through thick and thin. With the Sun in Leo, you will feel awakened from a dream as you find your purpose and goals. You will feel energized and ready to take flight.

Aquarius — You will be excited when the Sun is in your sister Sign, Leo. Things will be more delightful as you will be more social, connecting, loving and experiencing the pleasures that life has to bring. Cancer Season has made you work harder and the fun times have completely stopped. You want to get back to being lively and independent, but you feel tied to others you do not like (potentially at work). However, you will feel alive when Sun, Venus and even Mercury shift into Leo. The bravery will be unleashed, and meeting people will not be an issue for you. With Saturn still in Capricorn, you might desperately crave this energy shift to help you feel a little more optimism.

Pisces — The Sun in Cancer will trine your sun this season, making your summer experience filled with pleasant moments as well as challenging learning experiences. Saturn’s retrograde will allow for you to reflect on areas you need to work on and learn in order to continue to grow. The eclipse will help you get out of your shell more as you’ll be more compelled to rebuild your social life. You have been learning a lot and growing. The road has not been easy for you, dear Pisces, but you are now stronger than ever. Connections will take a turn for the better this summer and you’ll feel the effects for the remainder of the year. This is the time to allow your optimism to help you strengthen your faith.