July 2008 Monthly Horoscope

The most influential planetary configurations in July 2008:

Mars-Saturn conjunction, affecting the period 1st–20th July, with the climax around the 10th: It’s the most significant configuration of the month. It’s also a configuration astrologers fear because it brings together the “Little Malefic” (Mars) and the “Great Malefic” (Saturn).

At a macro level, the Mars-Saturn conjunction can cause violence, destruction, conflicts, riots, accidents, crashes, landslide, fires, explosions, dramas and various catastrophes.

At a personal level, in the case of a harmonious native horoscope, the Mars-Saturn conjunction takes the form rather of reliability, discipline, control, will, determination, courage, firmness, ambition, increasing perseverance, strength of character, ability to make efforts and organizational spirit.

This aspect can bring along prejudices to those having a dissonant horoscope, because it tends to express itself through toughness, coldness, selfishness, obstructions, blockings, constraints, hostility, conflicts, cruelty, pain, sadness, loneliness, accidents, injuries (fractures, crashes), etc.

Notes:

1. The Mars-Saturn tandem is very strong and develops a sort of stubbornness which is preferable to be pointed towards a constructive aim. The slogan for this period is “Prudently, slowly and safely”.
2. Although the Mars-Saturn conjunction will be active between 1st and 20th July, its influence doesn’t end at this point. The events it causes in the first two decades of July initiate a series of actions, meanings and consequences lasting for 2 years and 3 weeks, which will end on the occasion of the next conjunction, on 31st of July 2010.

The Sun-Jupiter opposition, with effects between 1st and 14th July: It’s prone to pride, ostentation, arrogance, megalomania, overestimation of possibilities, lack of honesty, excesses, indulgence to oneself and intolerance to the others. The Sun-Jupiter opposition is not favorable to financial and legal procedures.

Venus-Jupiter opposition, with effects between 1st and 7th July: It’s prone to overdoing it, eating excesses, extravagance, overrating of some things or people, exaggerate expenses, especially for social events and personal pleasures. The Venus-Jupiter opposition can bring some sentimental or morals-related scandals in the spotlight.

Mercury-Pluto opposition, with effects throughout the period 6th-10th July: Harmful aspect, the more unpleasant as the exact opposition takes place on 10th of July, the same day as the exact conjunction Mars-Saturn. Communication and transport problems, chain-accidents risks, power cuts, various break-downs. A difficult period for commerce, exchanges and the stock market. The Mercury-Pluto opposition brings suspicion, obsessive ideas, anxiety, coming forth with some upsetting truths, manipulative tendencies.

Mercury-Jupiter opposition, with effects throughout the period 16th-21st of July: It leads to risks of misunderstandings, trial errors, breach of trust, lies and theft. The Mercury-Jupiter opposition is unfavorable to transactions, negotiations, economic talks, trials and trips.

Mars-Jupiter trine, with effects between 22nd-31st of July: It’s an aspect that lends energy, optimism, enthusiasm, determination, will. It’s favorable to decisions and start-ups for new actions. It favors the brave, the confident and the honest.

Astrology chart, July 1st, 2008 - 00:00 EET