July 2013 horoscope - Sagittarius

I follow the sidereal calendar; this is the July 2013 horoscope for birthdays from 16^th December to 14^th January or Sagittarius Ascendants and Moons

By Louise Gilbert

Sagittarius, this is a good month for you with a lot of progress in a number of areas of your life. Right from the start of July, relationships will be a key focus and, in fact, this will remain the case for the coming 12 months. If you have not been in a relationship for some time, then July will be a turning point for you when the urge to merge with a significant other becomes quite strong. Jupiter, your ruler, has begun its year-long stay in your opposite sign, often an indication of a significant relationship either coming your way or someone who is already on the scene becomes a more permanent fixture in your life as you seek to make deals and form official alliances with others. However, combining the word permanent with the planet Jupiter in the sign of Gemini – your opposite – is not strictly speaking the first thing that springs to mind as this combination can also introduce a state of plenty – after all, Jupiter is the planet of multiplicity. In addition, Jupiter is the globe-trotter and therefore, independence may also a key requirement in partnerships now. So, in terms of relationships, you could in fact be spoilt for choice. However, if you are not careful, you could then fall into the typical Sagittarius trap of overpromising and under-delivering and at the end, be left with as much as you started off with. The trick with handling transits in your opposite sign together with Jupiter is to choose wisely. This is a once in 12 year cycle, so you will also need to recognise when the opportunity to choose presents itself.

Having said that, you will still have the support, or stern eye, whichever way you want to look at it, of Saturn on your own sign. Usually, I’d say that Saturn delays and holds back, and in this case, it’s the same principle but in a very positive way. Basically, it takes the edge of the over-abundance and over-optimism that Jupiter in opposition to your already buoyant sign introduces.

If you are already in a relationship, the July 2013 will be a time the what, where and whens are the main talking points on your agenda including joint finances and general resources, which feature strongly this month. While Mercury, the planet of communication is still retrograde until 20^th July, there may be a lot of going back and forth over old ground, chewing over certain relationship issues once again and perhaps even your partner raising some doubts. Hopefully, this time, you will be able to draw a line under previous disagreement and sticking points.

July 2013 is also a peak month for your career. If you haven’t played that role up to now, you are now turning into the Number One corporate deal maker, alliance-crafter, financial negotiator and general match-maker. Even though Mercury in retrograde means going over some old ground, he is still in his own sign of Gemini, together with the Sun, Mars and Jupiter, so in all things connected to building a solid alliance, your communication skills and intellect will see you through.

If you’re still trying to wipe the slate clean, then the new Moon on 7^th July in Gemini is the time to do so. Any kind of negotiation and acts of diplomacy are highlighted during this period, as it is a favourable time to begin new relationships or to re-define existing ones. If you are single, then the urge to do something about it or at the very least, change you attitude becomes prominent.

Also, this new Moon is in the nakshatra of Ardra, ruled by Rahu. This is the nakshtra of the wild one and the risk-taker. It is a somewhat shrewd placement where we communicate with wild force to elevate ourselves. The ruler of this nakshatra, Rahu, is currently in your 11^th house together with Saturn, so while you may be keen to take some risks in relationships or any deal-making situation, Saturn will be there to rein you in and ensure you keep your feet on the ground.

Talking about Saturn, you’ll be pleased to hear that he is moving direct again after a six-month retrograde period. This has an immensely beneficial impact on your finances which have not necessarily experienced a nose dive over the past months but you would have had to work quite hard for any profits and bonuses. Now that you’ve worked hard towards that bonus or networked your socks off for a better position, you should start seeing some rewards. Saturn is exalted in Libra so any additional gains and income coming your way now will also have long-term potential, providing a solid basis for you moving forward. The full Moon on 22^nd July 2013 in Capricorn in your house of income may then be the time the bonus check lands on your door step.

Then, with Jupiter now in Gemini for the next year, the ongoing square between Uranus and Pluto turns into a T-square with Jupiter opposing Pluto in your first house. For a long time now, you’ve changing, transforming, evolving and getting rid of the dead wood in your basement. Now, the input to change and transform also comes through partnerships and if you are not currently in a relationship then the one that is to come may be a hugely important one – one that ultimately may also help you heal in one way or the other.

So, as always with squares, there will also be some challenges involved in this area in July but this is nevertheless a very productive time and perhaps there is a sense that almost nothing can now stop you from reaching your personal and professional goals if only you put your mind to it.

Have a powerful month, Sagittarius!

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