Energy Update July 2024—Welcome to this space of the magazine, the one you connect with each month—the moon, the sun, your spiritual being.
This is an invitation to set intentions and reflect throughout the month of July at key moments punctuating the solar and lunar cycles—a form of soul nourishment.
Have courage, dear heart… This is a month for the Sun and the Moon. Grab a cup of tea (or coffee), your journal and an open mind.
Let us get started.
SUN in Cancer and Leo June 22 – July 21:
Cancer: the sign of sensitivity. The crab. Strong on the outside, soft on the inside. Emotional. Warm. Caring. A beautiful, intuitive sign. Requires nurturing.
Cancer is ruled by the moon. The planet of safety, of emotions and intuition.
The shadow of cancer is overprotection. In-direct communication. The inconsistency can appear.
JOURNAL PROMPTS:
- What can I do to really nurture myself?
- What always makes me feel safe?
July 23rd – August 22nd:
Leo: the sign of lion, the lioness. People who have this sun sign will light up a room. Natural performer. Confidence. Charismatic. Proud and loud. Sharer of light. Playfulness.
Leo is ruled by the sun. The sense of authority. A Leo likes to shine brightly like the sun.
The shadow of Leo is self-centred, arrogant, and vain.
JOURNAL PROMPTS:
- What do I need to do to be the “star” of my own show this month?
- Where do I need more attention?
MOON with New Moon in Cancer + Full Moon in Capricorn
Create a ritual to connect with the moon. Let me share more about the moon phases and how to honor these.
New Moon: Set Intention. New Moon at 14° in Cancer (Friday 5.07 at 5.57 PM CDT, 11.57 PM BST and Saturday 6.07 at 8.57 AM AEST).
In the darkness.
Connect with the seeds to be planted. Cancer Sun + Cancer Moon = Water + Water element connection.
Cancer is all about yin, it is cardinal and is a water sign. Yin is all about divine feminine and water is about embracing our emotions. The sign of cancer represents nourishment, feeling safe, it is a nurturer.
Cancer is all about the softness and feminine parts of the body, so look after those parts. This is a time for nourishment. What self-care rituals can you embrace at this time? Take a journal and a pen.
JOURNAL PROMPTS:
- What do I need to “birth” this month?
- How can I feel more at home within me?
First Quarter Moon: Commitment. FQ Moon at 22° in Libra (Saturday 13.07 at 5.49 PM CDT, 11.49 PM BST and Sunday 14.07 at 8.49 AM AEST).
This is the time to take action. The time to grow. In the first Quarter Moon, you take inspired action towards the plans you have created.
Cancer Intention + Libra Moon = Water + Air element connection.
Libra is a yang sign, cardinal and it is connected to the element of Air. When we are under Libra, it is the principle of balance which we are invited to explore. It is all about collaborating with others and co-creating with harmony.
Libra is the scales and weighing the things that are happening in our lives. Measuring our values and our contributions. It is all about noticing the giving and the receiving.
Libra is the artist balancing the light and the shadow.
JOURNAL PROMPTS:
- What is beautiful for me right now?
- How can I bring more of that beauty in my life?
Full Moon: Illuminate. Full Moon at 29° in Capricorn (Sunday 21.07 at 5.17 AM CDT, 11.17 AM BST and 8.17 PM AEST).
Expression of the need to embody passion. Under the Full Moon, all is illuminated. The seeds and intentions planted in the June New Moon are revealed.
Cancer Intention + Capricorn Moon = Water + Earth element connection.
Capricorn is a yin sign, it is cardinal and aligns with the element of Earth.
Capricorn is the sea goat and all about the aspect of blending our spiritual self (we are spiritual creators) and having an earthly experience. Take a journal and a pen.
JOURNAL PROMPTS:
- What am I letting go of for this Full Moon?
- How can I be more grounded while letting go?
Last Quarter Moon: Re-evaluate. Last Quarter Moon at 5° in Taurus (Saturday 27.07 at 9.51 PM CDT, Sunday 28.07 at 3.51 AM BST and 12.51 PM AEST).
The time to surrender.
Cancer Intention + Taurus Moon = Water + Earth element connection.
Taurus is a yin sign that embodies manifestation.
As it is a fixed sign and an Earth sign it is all about feeling stable and grounded. Being productive by being in our body.
Creating using our hands, our souls, and our minds.
It is about the embodiment. It is a sign that brings in practicality. Everything is slow and steady. Connect to the abundance you have. It is about the symbol of connection to the cyclical rhythm. Taurus is full of abundance! It is time to invite financial stability and manifestation in the material world. Drop into your senses and physical presence. Connect with pleasure, beauty and nature. Take a journal and a pen.
JOURNAL PROMPTS:
- What abundance do I have right now?
- How can I remind myself of what I have more often?
- What’s next?
Let’s drop into meditation in order to access more clarity. Choose your favorite type or if you need, head to Insight Timer and search ‘Laetitia Andrac’ for some guided meditations!
Let’s feel the ocean of possibility… and allow life to pleasantly surprise us as Source co-creates our dreams with us.
To stay connected always with the moon. Download my free Moon Calendar from my article link. Let’s stay connected always.
Until next time.
With love. Laetitia.
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