Tarot time: July Vibes

Sweet Surrender

When our cards are on the table, and the dice have fallen, there comes a point when what follows lies outside our control. We can stress and strategize, plot and plan, however, the ball is no longer in our court. It can be a powerless feeling, or we can take advantage of the moment to gather ourselves, be present and observe our environment. When it’s our turn again, we’ll have some extra seeds of knowledge in our pockets to rebound and expand with grace, agility, and clarity.
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WHat to know
Summary for the month

The beginning of July pulls back the curtain to reveal a near-full stop in an important aspect of our lives. At a conceptual level, something is so askew that it’s apparent, and we feel it. When things feel this off, we know in our gut that the right thing to do is revisit what we had in mind. It’s not to say the big picture is misaligned, but it’s safe to say that a foundational element is sitting wonky, and it would be unwise to push forward forcefully. I mean, we can, but we’ll do better to heed our instincts and address the friction from the get-go. When revisiting our options, we cannot limit ourselves or place restrictions on what we think is viable. We need to get wildly creative, and once we’ve identified our route, we can then ground it by practical means.
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How to Flow
Counsel for the journey

The level of flexibility we need this month may make us uncomfortable and it may even feel disappointing. Acknowledging those feelings and moving on is key. The more we communicate our discomfort, lament the extra work, or dwell in what can feel like lost time, the more distracted and off-center we can become. Don’t resist the change. We must get out of our heads and connect more with our “knowing” in an adventurous way this month. We have the energy to create great things, but antagonizing those around us while we manage the change of course won’t win us any accolades.
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Where to Grow
The Path to Evolution

Self-master in the face of anxiety is what we are working on this month. Cultivating inner strength, stability and balance to commit to our projects for the long haul, no matter how many times it may change form. When we’re passing through a challenge of this caliber, it can be difficult to see the progress we’re making but know that time and distance from the epicenter of the situation will imbue us with understanding. When we understand, we evolve.

When to Reap, When to Sow
Special ASTROLOGICAL DATES IN JULY

3 · Full moon in Capricorn. Celebrate emotional, spiritual, and material growth.
10 · Mars enters Virgo. Harness the drive to get organized and get things done.
11 · Mercury enters Leo. Honor the fun in creative tasks.
22 · Venus retrograde in Leo (six weeks). Find balance in expressing your affection.
22 · Sun enters Leo. Show love in a way that’s true to you and resonates with others.
28 · Mercury enters Virgo. Enjoy the extra mental focus.