Aries
Monthly Horoscope from July 22nd to August 23rd
1st decan March 21 - 31
2nd decan Aprile 01 - 10
3rd decan April 11 - 20
by Sandra Zagatti
Automated translation from Astrologiainlinea
Between solidity and uncertainty
The Sun transits in trine in the fifth field in Leo , where it meets the New Moon on August 12th. Mercury resumes direct motion and continues its square in the fourth field in Cancer until August 9th, after which it in turn enters Leo . Venus begins an opposition in the seventh field in Libra on August 6th, while Mars remains in sextile in the third field in Gemini until the 11th and then takes the place of Mercury in Cancer . Meanwhile, the first decan is involved in the sextile of Pluto in Aquarius , the conjunct of Neptune and the sextile of Uranus in Gemini ; Saturn is in conjunct with the second decan, while Jupiter in Leo is in trine with the first until August 14th, then begins to affect the second. Although the slow configurations are solid and encouraging, some moments of confusion or tension are possible, especially on July 27th and 28th, and August 4th, 9th, 10th and 16th. The best days will be July 24, 29, and 30, August 3, 7, 8, 11, 12, 20, 21, and 22.
Not what but how
As we've seen, Mars is still in a good sextile until August 11th, after which it moves into square . Generally, and not only with respect to Mars , the difference between a harmonious and a dissonant transit is not so much in what it represents as in how it does it. That is, Mars always demands action and always promotes personal affirmation, but it can be more or less effective depending, precisely, on how it expresses itself (or rather, how it is expressed). Because it's one thing to act in a focused, decisive but responsible manner, aware of the achievable goals and the appropriate means; it's another thing to do so impulsively, capriciously, or irritably, also because in that case, rather than actions, it would be a question of emotional reactions. Furthermore, the best Mars often stimulates constructive, self-satisfying behaviors, in the desire to achieve goals of personal improvement, while a dissonant Mars tends to fight against something or compete with someone, thus conveying revenge, retaliation, sterile or even counterproductive pickiness. Understanding this difference is essential to stay in control of your actions, without being dragged down by them. For this reason, the alternation between Mercury and Mars will be invaluable, because a lucid Mars will compensate for the distraction and distraction of a confused Mercury , and similarly, vice versa, a more open and farsighted Mercury will compensate for the limitations or excesses of a Mars overly sensitive to contingencies. Keep this in mind.
A sincere comparison
In short, Mars and Mercury alternate in their respective harmonious and dissonant transits, which means they can balance out somewhat, without converging into too much or too little synergy. The first part of the astrological month, if you still have work to do, will find you motivated and, as much as possible, proactive, dynamic, and determined... but also a bit tired and distracted. Therefore, it's best to prioritize, limiting yourself to managing emergencies without demanding too much from yourself or your colleagues. Forcing yourself could expose you to the risk of errors, oversights, and even criticism, with consequent and growing disappointment! If you're already on vacation, however, it's best to avoid bold improvisations and various gambles, organizing everything carefully. The second part of the month, starting August 9th, reverses the situation but still presents some problems. Those who work, especially those in typical summer sectors (tourism, entertainment, recreational events), will be able to count on Mercury 's excellent trine with Jupiter , on plenty of creativity, and on rewarding results, both financially and in terms of personal prestige. But considering that Venus will be in opposition starting August 6th, and Mars will be added in square from the 11th, family or romantic relationships may be a bit neglected and suffer some repercussions: disagreements, arguments, bickering even over trivial matters, or in any case, a tense atmosphere. Don't underestimate the power of dialogue: a sincere, honest discussion, even if uncomfortable, can resolve or even prevent much.
First decade
Venus is in opposition from August 6th to 16th, Mars in square from the 11th to the 26th, while Mercury is in trine with Jupiter from the 9th to the 15th. There may be some tension at home, with your family, or with your partner, especially if you're still busy at work or have personal worries that are draining your energy from your private life. Keep in mind that it's summer, even for loved ones...
Second decade
While Saturn remains in conjunct , Jupiter begins its trine on August 14th and is accompanied by Mercury until the 20th. Venus moves into opposition on the 16th. Overall, it seems like a month of recovery, after a challenging phase, but some remnants of bad mood cannot be ruled out, especially with your partner. Focus on relaxing and unwinding, and ignore trivial arguments!
Third decade
The slow-moving planets aren't engaging you. Mercury is still dissonant from August 1st to 9th, while Mars presents its sextile from July 27th to August 11th. If you have to travel, plan the details carefully to minimize the risk of unexpected events or disappointments. Your relationship is warm and supportive, but you should work on fostering deeper dialogue.
