WEEK OF July 10 – 1 6, 2023
Get ready, Ram! Life is about to shift in radical, dramatic ways starting this Monday, July 10. For the past seven weeks, your galactic guardian, Mars, was blazing through Leo and your festive and flirty fifth house (since May 20). This likely intensified your love life and creativity—and served as permission to indulge your hedonistic urges. But now the fiery red planet zips into Virgo and your sixth house of healthy habits, work and service until August 27. Hopefully you squeezed every drop of pleasure out of the previous Mars phase because now it’s time to roll up your sleeves and do the work required to get your big ideas in motion. As Mars marches through industrious, practical Virgo, you could restore order in the Aries court. You can tap the motivation of this high-octane planet to be as productive as possible, so you can truly sustain the momentum. The “trick” might be deciding which efficiency mission to throw yourself into first.
But remember, speed demon: You’ve got seven weeks, so pace yourself! Since an organized, orderly environment will support everything else, why not start there? Machete away at those piles of papers, books and whatever that stuff is that’s cluttering your office. Are you in need of better—and more aesthetic—filing and storage systems? Shop online for the perfect setup that can house your various projects—and if you’re so inclined, treat yourself to an actual label maker. Once you conquer your physical surroundings, the next frontier is your virtual world. By devoting half an hour a day to pruning your inbox, filing and responding to important emails, your whole world could feel 100 pounds lighter—and so much clearer!
With your wellness zone lit by Mars, you’ll have momentum to treat your body like the temple that it is. Sure, you can track macros and steps on an app—or you can simply dial up the Mars motivation and become a quick-change artist. Set a few realistic goals and ask a friend to keep you accountable. If your sporty or competitive spirit is strong, this would be the perfect time to join a late-summer league or train for a race that’s a little beyond anything you’ve done before. Signing up with a trainer or a dedicated group can help you stay on your game—and your shared passion can push you even a little further.
Mars isn’t the only planet on the move this week. Communicator Mercury shifts gears on Tuesday, buddying up with glamorous Venus in your fifth house of passion and amour through July 28. This combo can give you even more stage presence, if that’s possible. For actual performers, this could be an incredible tailwind, but even if you’re just being the life of the party, it’ll be hard NOT to draw attention your way. With this drama-stoking pair in your court, stretch yourself to make a memorable impression wherever you go: big hair, outrageous outfits and statement bling. Or just wear your own style on your sleeve—literally. You are the arbiter of YOUR good taste, and no one in their right mind would question an Aries’ choices.
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