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July 2024 Forecast

Laura Taft Astrology
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Greetings Everyone,

June was such a dynamic month I had no time to sit down for my June forecast! Between Venus Cazimi on June 4th, New Moon in Gemini on the 6th and Jupiter’s first full Month in Gemini….we certainly had an abundance of energy. I had a full capacity of Readings during the Month of June, which typically is slower, not this year!!

June 28/29th Saturn in Pisces stationed Retrograde signifying a moment to review and reflect on our Pisces responsibilities-think emotional patterns, connections to others and our wisdom gained through experiences.Look to what House Pisces sits in your Natal Chart for clues.Saturn will be Retrograde until November 15-16th.

Looking ahead to July we slow it down a little with Neptune stationing Retrograde at the last degree of Pisces (and the Zodiac!)

 July 2-December 8th.

Neptune in Pisces has infused the last 13 years with a strong emphasis on inspiration,dreams,imagination,compassion,confusion, illusion and escapism. The creativity that came forward through social media was immense.Highlighting a flood of esoteric arts, gamers, techies, hackers, and innovative worlds. As we creep slowly to the end of that Neptune transit we can reflect on the retrograde period until Dec.8th.What dream or ideal did we have in 2011 that still rings true now? 

July 2

Mercury enters Leo-Enthusiasm, entertaining, gregarious discussions can happen when Mercury is in fire sign Leo. 

Mercury opposite Pluto Our voices definitely get a bit louder in Leo. Right away Mercury finds itself opposite to Pluto in Aquarius, creating an intensity within communications. Good day for having the courage to  speak authentically and getting some answers, be careful to not overdo it.You may find a strong opposition from someone else. It moves quickly.

July 3 Moon in Gemini conjunct Jupiter ~An auspicious day when the social talkative Moon in Gemini expands with Jupiter. Opportunities to gather with friends & family should be easy and harmonious today. Lots of communications and inutive energy. Learn something new or make new friends.

July 4-5th New Moon in Cancer

The New Moon in Cancer is all about comfort and familiar surroundings.Connecting to family or close friends feels right. Applying to Venus in Cancer this attracts good energy in line with a casual and easy vibe to the day. The Cancer Moon will Trine Saturn in Pisces adding respect and patient energy towards your daily activities with others.Neptune in Pisces will be the last stop for Cancer Moon on July 6th increasing your sensitivities, with this aspect we can merge quickly with other people’s moods.

July 9th -15th Jupiter in Gemini Trine/sextile North Node in Aries & South Node Libra.

An interesting week with the planet of Goodwill, lucky breaks and opportunities for growth makes favorable aspects to the Nodes. The Nodes can show karmic timing, a moment when things come full circle, a beginning or a closure. A significant shift can happen if closely linked to your Natal chart that sets you up for a New Chapter. Jupiter in Gemini’s influence is relational.Guiding through communication, learning,teaching, writing and offering many ideas at once.

July 11th Venus enters Leo The planet of relationships, creativity and finances enters Leo~ a generous time with affection, bold self expression, creative and confident attitudes. Venus stays in Leo until August 4th.

Enjoyment is the key theme, have some fun!

*2023 Venus in Leo was Retrograde (July-Sept) and stayed for 44 days moving back and forth through the Leo House in your chart.Memories??

July 12th Venus in Leo opposite Pluto in Aquarius

Immediately Venus gets a powerful signal from Pluto across the way creating intensity in love connections. Oppositions can put up obstacles or resistance from other people.The fixed signs have a particularly hard time to hear the opposite point of view or feeling.Be generous with your compassionate side on this day.Power struggles aren’t fun.Quick moving transit.

July 15th Uranus conjunct Mars in Taurus -This is intense energy, the planet Mars is assertive, and Uranus is unpredictable. Watch out for impulsiveness when it comes to taking action or doing something on a whim.Stop and think on this day.Take it slow.

July 16th Moon in Scorpio opposite Uranus & Mars Taurus.

The Moon acts as a timer in Astrology.The Moon in Scorpio is ruled by Mars in Taurus ,who is joined with Uranus -Another day to double think of any impulsive responses or acts. Moon in Scorpio is great for working independently on a research project or an activity that is immersive and intense.

July 20th Mars enters Gemini- A very mentally busy Mars, looking to get many things done at once. Can get a bit scattered, but working with others could be the best especially because Mars Trines Pluto in Aquarius the same day to create some powerful collaborations!

July 21st Full Moon in Capricorn 

The Full Moon is at the last degree of Capricorn, considered a critical degree that wants to push forward to the next sign. The Full Moon will be tightly conjoined Pluto in Aquarius which happens around 7AM EST.The Moon jumps into Aquarius the next hour to join Pluto.

We are having a number of Pluto in Aquarius connections in July-signifying the new transformative energy of change,shifts in patterns and finding a natural point of closure to old relationships or habits. A very liberating Month.

 On this Capricorn Full Moon, we want to be responsible for the next phase of building. Whatever we have been working towards since June’s 1st Capricorn Full Moon-a strong message is trying to come through-what are we completing? This will be intuitive as Neptune Pisces 29 sextiles the FM at 29 Capricorn.On the same day, Jupiter in Gemini 12 sextiles Venus in Leo 12~ This is a cooperative connection that can inspire and encourage something in a favorable way. Use it to your advantage if the energy of Pluto & Full Moon gets too intense! A dynamic day.

July 22nd Sun enters Leo

Leo season starts with a rush of intensity…..again Pluto in Aquarius opposite the Sun in Leo. The fiery Sun shines its brightest in Leo, the opposition of Pluto can just feel 

like an obstacle or detail to be dealt with Leo style. Immediately and effectively conquer it.

July 25th Mercury enters Virgo

Mercury is very efficient in Virgo. The details of all communications,plans and projects can be analyzed thoroughly in Virgo. Great period to start a house cleaning campaign or basement cleanout ect. 

July 30th Moon & Jupiter in Gemini conjoin at 14 degrees.

This conjunction at 14 degrees harkens back to June 4th when Venus Cazimi at 14 degrees Gemini. (Venus conjunct Sun) 

This Auspicious Moon/Jupiter connection can give us feedback & information on what transpired in June. 

Keywords: discussions, new connection, spontaneous,opportunity, sharing. 

 **Look at Phone pictures from June 4th for clues or check notes on Calendar.

Thank You for reaching out for June Readings, some of you I was able to squeeze in at the last minute ✨✨✨

Welcome New Clients!

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CAPRICORN/CAPRICORN RISING

Laura Taft Astrology

January for Capricorns is a concentration of your natural conservative outlook and pressure to succeed. The first day of the year is sentimental with the Pisces moon allowing Capricorns to leave tasks for another day and relax.On the 3rd & 4th a favorable day for personal growth, in some way to improve your image.January 10th a Lunar Eclipse/Full Moon in Cancer can stimulate shifts in relationships, either letting go or connecting and becoming more compassionate or nurturing. The following weekend of the 11,12,13th in your 1st house of Self, Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn have been moving towards each other all of 2018/2019 and the tests have been steady helping you find what works and what doesn’t. This weekend they unite to the same degree and then begin the journey of separating and letting off the pressure. Slowly but surely the lessons we’ve conquered will begin to bear fruit, as long as we stay dedicated.Maturity and responsibility are our friends and will guide us to stability this year.On January 26-28th Mars and Venus can create tension or challenges between solo-time to decompress and the value of that time, you possibly can come up with a new plan for more flexibility.Use the inspiration of Jupiter ruling Mars in Sagittarius and Venus in Pisces to stay in our integrity and operate with a compassionate head. You can take time to love the ones who support you in day to day routines and communications.

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PISCES/PISCES RISING

Laura Taft Astrology

January starts on a peaceful note with New Years day allowing you some down time with friends and family. January 3rd & 4th there is a favorable connection between your ideas and opportunity within groups/friends/alliances who support you.Jupiter in Capricorn meets Mercury to communicate new plans or creative solutions to old patterns that no longer work. This can motivate you and start a cycle of stable and gradual growth in the new year. January 10th a Lunar Eclipse/Full Moon in Cancer moving through your house of creativity could shift projects or endeavors by allowing change.Staying connected to friends may lend a hand in completing projects or deadlines.The following weekend of the 11,12,13th Saturn and Pluto in your house of friends/alliances has been building & remodeling in your life for some time. Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn unite on January 12th, we are now seeing the firm boundaries, strengths and weaknesses with our responsibility connected to groups.The Sun & Mercury in Capricorn help us shine light into the situation by grounding your ideas and creations. Earthbound Capricorn helps to prioritize and develop something stable. Mars enters your 10th house of career and public arena where you now can use this boost to move forward, especially on January 26-28th when Mars creates tension with Venus in Pisces in your 1st house of self and image.This energy can motivate healing of relationships or attract a connection that stabilizes your career goals.January asks us to be responsible and mature, as Capricorn energy dominates.We can strive towards our goals with patience and integrity, as we have been feeling this build all of 2018/2019.Use your faith in the universe and humility to persevere with connections that will help you succeed this year.

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CAPRICORN SEASON ✨DECEMBER 24✨

Laura Taft Astrology

The Capricorn sun rising this morning has brought a jubilant energy to the day with Jupiter close by and agreeable and exciting trines to Uranus in Taurus. The optimism of Sagittarius cannot be denied in this last quarter moon. Holidays are a celebration of traditions we hold dear to us, year after year.This year we have an unique opportunity to shake it up & release energy from the past. Authentic and energized action with Mars in Scorpio getting to the heart of the matter. Venus in a cooler headed Aquarian space can see the needs of many and be accommodating when getting together with friends and family.

In the spirit of tribe, remember to reach out to those who are always present when the river gets rough. Acknowledging these lights in our lives will strengthen our bonds. Love is all we need, shine your light on those you love ❤️

Give Thanks for Life ☮️

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WINTER SOLSTICE

Laura Taft Astrology
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December 21st is the Winter Solstice, we experience the shortest amount of daylight and the longest night. Many cultures celebrate and create rituals to honor the Sun. Solstice literally means the sun is standing still…..this is a traditional time for renewal. It was believed in Pagan times as a rebirth, where the Moon gave birth to the Sun. During the solstice we can meditate on our highs & lows of the past year and envision new growth. Where can we have more compassion going forward? Where did we need to step into our power and trust the process? Where did we make changes? When we tune into Capricorn energy at the beginning of each year, we have the opportunity to take responsibility for what we want. Capricorn in it’s best light is disciplined, practical and uses resources wisely. We can use these themes when we set our intention for a new year .

Candle Ritual for the Winter Solstice

Take some time to yourself or ask some close friends to join you for a candle ceremony. Light a white or golden candle on a round platter or in a large glass bowl with water. You can add to your candle ceremony by putting meaningful offerings around it such as: crystals, scented herbs, ribbons that honor a loved one, a tarot/oracle card you choose for the ceremony. Take some time to reflect or meditate and ask the universe for the highest good on your journey this year. After you set your intention, simply blow out the candle or let it burn out.

WISHING YOU A WARM WINTER SOLSTICE ☮

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DECEMBER FORECAST 9-15TH

Laura Taft Astrology

Venus is the planet of love, affection, attraction and connection. She also rules money and our attitude and relationship with it. During this week Venus transits Saturn and Pluto. Not the most joyous spot for her to visit in the heavens …..nevertheless we can be conscious of this position and take that into consideration with relationship and finances. When Venus conjoins Saturn, there can be a cooling down of affection and expression. Not to worry or take defensively, this is a short transit bringing a more sober and serious attitude. A good time for helping or taking care of shared responsibilities. Saturn also likes to give reality checks and could ask us to pump the brakes on spending during this time.


Venus separates from the Saturnian influence and applies to Pluto on Dec.12th. Pluto intensifies anything that it touches, as Venus just cooled off with Saturn, she now may become extremely focused on a relationship . This day can bring an intensity or misunderstanding in relationships as Pluto is known for it’s transformative properties. Keep a cool head and remember to be patient with yourself and loved ones. Jealousy or defensiveness can be a byproduct of Pluto. Again this transit is short lived.

In the middle of the week we experience a Full Moon in Gemini, also traditionally known as the “Cold Moon” or the “Long Nights Moon”. The air element of the Gemini moon tends to be more outgoing and social, your mind is full of details. Despite the undertone of all the conservatism in the air, this is a good night/day to enjoy company and conversations with friends. Full moons tend to exaggerate or strengthen the mood, perfect for a holiday party or a quick visit. There is plenty going on to debate or discuss on this busy day.


Dec. 12 Jupiter in Capricorn communicates with Uranus in Taurus through a earthy trine aspect helping us avoid getting in a rut with other rigid transits operating at the same time. Jupiter seeks opportunity while Uranus seeks freedom …finding a practical way to work things out differently. Find an outlet to bring more energy to those mundane tasks , could be worth your while. Becoming more conscious of these energies can help navigate these restless urges.


Dec. 13/14 Friday/Saturday A compassionate grand water trine forms. Use this harmonious day to slow down and connect with those closest to us. A healing balm for the past week, we can feel more supportive, accessible and considerate of others. Tap into the focus of Mars in Scorpio paired with the higher expression of love through Neptune in Pisces and the concern of the Moon in Cancer.


The Capricorn influence during December and January is strong so here are some keywords to contemplate…Responsibility, reliability, caution, boundaries, destiny, duty, reasonable, witty, dry humor, frankness, maturity, practicality, determination and reserve. Capricorn archetype is the Father, ruled by Saturn the planet of time. We can use this energy to move forward with discipline, if we decide to listen to our inner task master. This is a time to do the things we really don’t want to do , but need to do. Be patient and take one step at a time and gradually you will get things done in Capricorn style.

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JUPITER IN CAPRICORN

Laura Taft Astrology

12/02/19 Jupiter has started its year long cycle through the sign of Capricorn. A major energy shift from the 2019 experience of Jupiter in it’s home sign of Sagittarius….Spontaneous, enthusiastic, generous, and faith that the universe will provide. The focus was on personal development , spiritual expansion ,creative freedom and casting a big net for the blessings that Jupiter can provide. Saying YES! was a big part of 2019 and depending where it highlighted your personal chart ,you can look back and see the progress you made or the big changes that created more freedom. Jupiter can exaggerate or magnify the areas you focused this energy on . A little overwhelming at times by broadening our scope at a rapid pace , this abundance brought new knowledge and increased cultural and spiritual awareness ……with Jupiter entering the conservative earth sign of Capricorn we could feel like its the end of a vacation where the reality of going back to work sets in and the mood changes. Moderation in this Jupiter cycle will be a benefit to balance the abundance of Sagittarius . We now can plan and organize our creations that came to us , we are slowing down the pace to prioritize the important details. Capricorn energy wants to manage the new growth and make some responsible decisions .2020 our Jupiterian blessings may come in the form of determined and practical steps toward our success, where we ground our projects and dreams with a solid effort. Being rewarded for hard work is as sweet as it gets. Capricorn brings reality and Jupiter offers opportunity …. “Luck? I don’t know anything about luck. I’ve never banked on it and I’m afraid of people who do. Luck to me is something else: Hard work – and realizing what is opportunity and what isn’t.”Lucille Ball

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DECEMBER HOROSCOPES

Laura Taft Astrology

I’ve dedicated myself to monthly horoscopes which is a new practice for me, I’m ready for the focus in the new decade ahead.Sometimes you need to just start from where you are and have faith that the process will teach you along the way. Please note I use whole sign houses and below are Sun sign & Rising sign horoscopes so kindly read both . If you don’t know your rising sign, get a free birth chart at http://www.astro.com.