WRITTEN BY: Nancy Arruda, Channeling Spirit, Astrologer & Psychic
Neptune moved into the sign of Aries on March 20th and Saturn also moved into Aries on May 24th. This energy triggered an identity crisis for a lot of people. In which many are ‘trying to figure out who they are’ or ‘identifying with what they desire to create’. Now in the month of July both Neptune and Saturn are stationing retrograde. They are traveling backwards upon the path of this identity crisis and the new forms of identity we have been creating since March 20th. They will both be retrograding back into the sign of Pisces (karmic service) for a final dip into the depths of the ocean. (Saturn Retrograde July 12th to November 17th, 2025) (Neptune Retrograde July 4th to December 10th, 2025)
What we have learned about ourselves needs to be synthesized within the self. During the retrograde periods, we are given the opportunity to ‘travel backwards’ and reflect on what we have learned. We have the opportunity to course correct aspects of the self, through circumstances to redo, or undo any type of personal karma associated to these two planets. Neptune allows us to connect with our Higher-Self, and Saturn represents our human self. There is a polar opposite learning taking place as these two planets rule opposite energies: Spirit (N) vs. Matter (S), Heaven (N) vs. Earth (S), Creative (N) vs. Practical (S).
As we process our inner reality and the changes and reflections that will be taking place, Uranus (Breakdown, breakthrough, break-free) changes signs. Uranus will be entering into the sign of Gemini on July 7th. Here our communications shift, one may find they are more spontaneous, desire change to happen quickly, seeking freedom and originality. No one will want to spend time on deep reflections, as they are looking for surface results that happen quickly. This can be a direct ego influence.
It is interesting to note that Gemini’s ruling planet, Mercury, will also be stationing retrograde this month on July 17th (until August 11th). With Mercury in Leo, we are transforming the connection between the heart and the mind. The ego will be taking hits, and one should not avoid the depths of the unconscious Mind (Neptune) and how it reflects in our reality (Saturn). During a Mercury retrograde, it is not wise to start anything new, but rather, RE-do, RE-plan, RE-communicate and RE-write. (Review the ego and how you project your new identity!)
This month be extra gentle with yourself. Do not rush through the process because that will create challenges in releasing the ego and synthesizing the mind/heart connection.
Nancy Arruda, Channeling Spirit, Astrologer & Psychic
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