The Refreshing Step Taken

Stardrops July 16 – 22, 2023

We have several quick planetary cycles to run through this week which are typical positives and slightly challenging in our personal arena. The one planetary cycle which stands out is the Transiting North Node leaving Taurus. This has been a social theme in general since the North Node moved into Taurus from January 2022 up to July 17 2023. This theme brought the following:

• What we have and own, including financial
• What we desire to protect, preserve and be reminded of that is of greatest value in our lives
• Economy
• Building, construction and increasing skills at mastering engineering, or anything physical and material including our physical bodies
• Our worth, self esteem and valuing our essence, our life and our divine purpose in our physical life. All things material, physical, tangible and our personal worth as an individual.

PART ONE

The new North Node is now moving into Aries as of July 17. The themes are….

• Self
• Identity
• Self Initiative
• My Self Image (How I naturally see myself and believe who I AM, all of it, positive, limited, magnificent, handicapped, broken, amazing…whatever it is, it’s usually a mixture)
• My personal rights, needs and attitude to do what I need, take the action required to get my personal needs met.
• The brain
• The external image others see in you
• The Higher Self helping us
• Taking action, initiating oneself, physically energetic, launching things, starting, beginnings, new starts, fresh new self, goals, ideal
• Innocence and idealism, childlike outlook, simplistic

You can see the new general trend floating around as an undercurrent in the world will be a need for bold self expression. People will be more prone to promote self, push oneself out there, take action for any reason which seems important to us personally, versus being cautious, procrastinating or lazy or inferiority etc…

Even if you have self doubts, this cycle would be a trend to question one’s self doubts, hesitancy and self limitations in order to learn why one is like this, and maybe even start a new cycle to overcome it.

Global trends towards believing in causes, taking action to confront anything which appears counter to one’s position all the way to the degree of declaring war against the energies which threaten one’s survival or beliefs –(this is on all sides of any issue, positive, negative, right or wrong.) North Node in Aries will intensify a social trend towards fighting, confronting and urge towards launching initiative to impress ones’ needs and position, belief, survival or whatever it is…..It is combative if necessary and unyielding. This cycle will last up through January 11 2025.

The North and South Node in Aries/Libra emphasizes self preservation and push towards one’s position but it is in a square to Pluto from July 17 – through August. It is the strongest on July 20-July 26, 2023. It increases incentive to achieve something you want. Even in spite of obstacles. Pluto’s role could indicate there are obstacles to navigate around and hurdle over during this personal expression of one’s needs and identity.

This particular week, we see the Sun in Cancer, oppose Pluto in Capricorn, square the Nodes. (see 2nd wheel below)

July 20-26 2023 Grand Cross with Pluto, Sun and Nodes

There are numerous ways this could play out in people’s individual lives. It means for us personally, we’re very clear what we want things to be like ….but Pluto is a tangible and energetic negative looming in the background, blocking us from taking action on the vision we know is waiting for us to realize.

It might be a hurdle we must jump over, something external, or even something in our nature.

One solution is to replace our weaknesses with the invincible belief we can override any of these obstacles.

This is a great time to nail it.. Whether its energetic, outside of ourselves or our own attitudes, we can do this!

This could be subconscious beliefs or as deep as our Dweller on the Threshold, which is that conglomerate negative stuff interfacing with us, at some point we can dismantle. It tries to negate, deny and stop us from progressing. We can dismantle it by a determination to marry a higher road but many times, we need a personal dramatic shift or conversion in our way of looking at ourselves and our life.

Pluto in a hard astrological aspect (angle) will always trigger that substance of the Dweller we need to overcome. We can easily overcome it. It takes visualization, focus, affirmations and determination every day to find a way no matter what, to reach certain goals. People in our life can help us stay on track with these aspirations.

I feel this is the number one theme July/August we could be privately working on within ourselves, self limitation and that mysterious energy which attempts to delay, negate or diminish our progress. Again, this is a great time to re-align ourselves to re-start and launch something good for ourselves. This is the positive of Aries’ Node nature. Not just that this Aries node is a great time to launch new self initiative, it’s a great time to discover there’s actual energetic obstacles that keep trying to block and sabotage us from initiating these new positive inspirations. It’s a great cycle to identify them and try to find the root of them, where did they come from? Is it external? It might be. Is it internal …very well could be.

Look at this cycle as challenging and dismantling yet another layer of this ridiculously annoying and sabotaging energy.

AFFIRMATION

“I AM Initiating a probe into my entire world to help reveal to me the potentially sabotaging energies to my personal advancement in this life and the release of the direct solutions laid out to me easily to replace them with my True Divine Magnificent Self Now.”

Globally, we could notice an increase of confrontational controversial positions people are taking against something which has been attempting to undermine and control ….also It will be the coming out with knowledge leading people to take a hard stand on either side of these issues emerging right now.

This can lead to strong initiatives launched to push a narrative.

Without that Divine standard of integrity guiding groups and individual’s platforms, the efforts would be simply human perspectives and that’s never going to lead to higher progress.

We all know at some level, there is a higher ideal blueprint that surrounds everything and everyone. Countries, organizations, people, businesses. This divine ideal standard which was actually realized in many Golden Age civilizations in the past, where the majority of the people agreed a higher loving standard was the most self preserving path to live in.

Information and events exposedare going to get even more confrontational and aggressive with the push of each agenda in the next few months.

The South Node in Libra means we’ve tried diplomacy, kindness, believing in negotiations, conversation and seeing both sides’ position, and now Aries the warrior has the lead in this situation of conflicting global visions for the world. For groups and social communities, spiritual higher minded gatherings, drawing down the divine blueprint potentials of each challenging activity, organization or business, political matrix etc.. Could be the key, the important focus of this cycle..

You can do it with anything…by drawing down the highest potential/outcome for Any one particular activity and allowing that divine Blueprint to be the dominant visualization can bring these activities to a higher functioning level. A Divine Being who has perfect wisdom for the Blueprint of each thing, each person, each situation, is the Master R, the Great Divine Director Along with our highest self. In Indian world of hierarchy it is Ganesh. By calling for the highest outcome possible and vision of a perfect Matrix for each situation we take an advance step forward of empowered Alchemy replacing frustration and powerlessness with being co-creators with the Universes highest beauty in this physical world. By replacing the negatives and interference with those who desire to have their own human manipulations on a lot of these outer world activities with the divine ultimate blueprint , holding that vision in place could literally transform one by one our world. Wouldn’t it be amazing to have access to information and insight of a divine blueprint for each particular activity! This is all fitting for a North Mode in Aries cycle.

PART TWO

The New Moon in Cancer July 17 2023 (Link to New Moon post, last paragraph titled New Moon) The New Moon

July 17 Mercury square Jupiter

A day of overextending oneself. Trying to push too hard, push one’s position, opinion, amount of work one would like to get done. It’s a day of overly optimistic with a desired outcome If someone isn’t using the best judgment. Carelessness with words, conflicts in conveying the best meaning of an idea to someone. Funny physical energy, frustrations with arrangements, commitments, agreements and assuming we’re on the same page with an idea only to find out others’ did not capture the meaning of our message.

July 18=21 Sun trine Neptune in Pisces

A positive time to enjoy inspiration, higher faith and belief that compassion, love, harmony and healing can override any problem. A true and higher awareness of the psychological situation among people in your life and the compassion to help and support. Artistic and musical inspiration.

Emotions and inner self very open to direction from a higher source. Inclined to escape, take a break, retreat or recover.

July 20-26 Sun in Cancer, oppose Pluto and square Nodes in Aries/Libra

Now that we are getting clearer of what we need personally an ideal inspiration becoming clearer, we’re noticing all the reasons it’s too hard.

This is the perfect time to capture an ideal regardless of your doubts.

This is a week of getting in touch with how you feel about things and defining the conflicts around and within you that makes it a bit difficult getting there. Keep telling yourself like a positive affirmation , no matter how complicated or doubtful it seems , I’m going to take one step at a time and get to my destination.

Make a small step plan towards overcoming the blocks so you can make some progress. This could be one thing only – a bite size chunk of the bigger problem achieved is a huge step! If this reads like a repeat of the earlier astrology cycle (The first part of our article), regarding the Nodes, you’re correct. This section is zeroing in on the precise week and day (July 21 and 26 to be exact) It reaches crescendo.

July 19-21 Mars in Virgo oppose Saturn in Pisces

Stress over getting it right. Being perfect. Expecting people or things to be done better. Aware of inadequacies. Fault finding towards others or self. Critical speaking and thinking.

Receiving negative energy. Look out for any sense of injustices building up.

This is a heads up towards frustrations with delays, negative thoughts or increase of anxiety. Work towards being understanding and more patient with self or others as this can be a hard few days of demanding much from oneself or towards those around you. If you feel on the receiving end of challenging energies, bring out your classical music, smudge your surroundings, use essential oils or Bach Flower Remedies. It might be difficult to pinpoint the energy source, but sometimes it finally hits you where it’s coming from or what the problem actually is.

Take care of your food, diet, physical body, be mindful during this period.

July 23 Mercury square Uranus

A day of disruptions, unexpected breakdowns in talking and sharing information with others, or how you hear something. It can be a sudden out of left field new piece of information or an event, or disruption occurring and we need to maintain our composure.

Not a good day for taking risks. Drive carefully. Internet, electrical or computer/device issues might show up. Signing papers, contracts etc..maybe not such a good time, but if it’s beyond your control, no worries.

Venus Retrograde in Leo at 28* 36′

A strong intelligence of Venus interfacing with your heart to bring you to a new place you need to be.

This theme has been building for a few weeks already. Venus brings to all, tests of love. Increasing loving energy. In Leo, firstly it is towards ourselves. Accepting a healthy attitude towards admitting what you need and what is that quality of life, position and self care which brings self satisfaction for YOU. You can take this from the human personal needs all the way to the Divine vision.

From there, you can see how some outside situations detract from this position of empowerment, love, confidence and self respect we’re being asked to absorb now.

The challenge is actually not really a hard challenge but more like allowing oneself to admit what your heart needs to feel happy. For many it won’t even be material things, but taking a new approach to one’s way of life. Key to the cycle is tuning in to the powerful release of Leo Energy through the Venus Love, leading to increased self respect

It might be difficult to define. Many times I don’t even recognize what journey Venus has taken me on until way past the Retrograde period. Only then I look back and acknowledge what I learned and accomplished during this period. This cycle continues up to Oct 8.

Secondly….Venus increases our inclination to step into a leader role, more confidence and self assurance …to take charge of a life situation in some way.

Whether it is business, family, personal needs, travel/vacation, or deciding upon how certain events are to play out…our sports, recreation and hobbies or even dealing with children we notice we’re being pressed to be more self reliant and trust ourselves with our hunches, our insights. To have greater confidence and trust in our inner intuitive message as to how we could create an experience which fits better. It’s like this year, especially this past July August, we’re again waking up from another level of amnesia trying to recover our empowered self. Who are we really? What’s our real purpose? How masterful was I somewhere one time before the world went dark? Remember.

Remember, this theme is for increased lessons for absorbing self respect, love, quality of life, generosity, leading with authority, performance, allowing yourself to be a star in the sky shining beautifully! Trust your inner and higher Self merged into one truth.

Dr Swart has zeroed in on exactly how to replace our obstacles with a clear pathway to our best selves. I loved this scientific yet very spiritually inspired interview. She covers vision boards, food, our biology and much more. Enjoy!