July Love Note: Don’t Get Burnt
We get all energized during summer. We get so excited about having some downtime that we sometimes get carried away. The days are longer, the Sun shines brighter, bringing energetic renewal and the feeling that you must not waste a second of the day or all the opportunities it brings. Which can be extremely renewing, right? And it can also lead you to overbook yourself and end up crispy and burnt out.
When Joy Tips Into Overwhelm
Regarding social engagements, it’s clear when you’re in the flow and having a joyous, fulfilling time. But how can you gauge when you’re about to cross into crash-out mode? Here’s the clearest sign: you have zero tolerance for anything other than what you expected. This is an undeniable sign that you are overstimulated, overcommitted, and overextended. Which means you are not fit for social engagement.
Resetting Your Nervous System
This month, look for ways to reset your nervous system in the short term. Set aside some quiet time and just breathe. Move your body in new and organic ways. Hum. Dance. Old-School Jumping Jacks. Take 7-Deep Breaths: 4-count inhale, 6-count hold, 8-count exhale. Meditate.
Lastly, speak kindly and lovingly to yourself — aloud. Your brain believes what it hears. Take in the stillness and remember self-care is love in action.
These tools will keep you grounded as the sky above and the social calendars continue to billow and fill the space.
…because summer is such a delightful time to recharge and be present with those you love. In fact, the being-present part is very important because the astrology for July is really intense. Ha! It seems the cosmos are going a little extra this time of year, too!
What’s Cookin’ Up Top: July’s Astrology
Mercury Retrograde in Cancer — June 29th–July 23rd
Mercury goes into retrograde, and that means it’s time for revisiting, reevaluating, and reassessing what actually fuels you. Do your engagements and obligations emotionally fill you or drain you? Cancer is a water sign. Let your emotions lead as you evaluate if what you are going toward is what’s easy or what’s possible. It’s better to do nothing than to repeat. Activate this retrograde energy as a time of refinement, and read more about Mercury Retrograde energy here.
Jupiter Moves Into Leo
Jupiter moved into Leo for the first time since 2015. The expansive energy and connection you’ve felt for your people (family — by blood or by heart, work, and community) was fueled by Jupiter — the largest planet of our solar system — being in Cancer, the emotional sign of love. That’s now giving way to Jupiter moving into Leo, the fire sign of creativity, performance, and living large! Seeing we are in the year of the Fire Horse, once again, be mindful of burning out. Pace your creativity efforts.
Mars Enters Gemini — July 4th
Mars is an initiator on a good day, and on a bad day, he just stirs things up. Of course, he runs into Uranus in Gemini early on, who also loves to stir things up just to see what comes of it. Watch out for things that just blow up out of the blue: earthquakes, explosions. Gemini is the twins, so watch for doubles — like the two earthquakes in Venezuela. It can also bring great innovation, opportunities, ideas, and inspiration.
New Moon in Cancer — July 14th
Be super gentle with yourself, as emotions and intuition will run high with the Moon in its home sign. Trust your intuitive whispers so much that external, louder directives will be drowned out, and you can act according to your soul’s path. This New Moon offers you an opportunity to focus on a specific theme of the house you have Cancer in — that will tell you what to prioritize as you select a new project to double down on for the next 2.5-year cycle.
Mercury Stations Direct — July 23rd
However, Mercury isn’t out of its retrograde shadow until August 7th, so stay mindful. Review things so you don’t have to repeat them.
Full Moon in Aquarius — July 29th
Take in the stillness and remember self-care is love in action. These tools will keep you grounded as the sky above and the social calendars continue to billow and fill the space.
And remember, too much time in the sun leaves ya burnt! It’s imperative you take breaks and keep it all nice and balanced.
Love and Light,
