Almanac for July 2010

By: Bob Makransky

The purpose of this almanac is to list the most important astrological events each month to help you plan your life in harmony with cosmic currents. You can easily select the best times each month to advance, hold back, confront, avoid, accept, refuse, yield or stand your ground, in order to enhance your chances of success.

Mutual transits are points of inflection, or moments when things could go one way or the other.  Often on these days something is discovered, some truth revealed, or a new door opens to us.  There are days with favorable times to begin new ventures, to approach others for favors, to initiate healing, to pray or cast spells, to energize amulets and crystals, and so forth.  Conversely, in the case of inharmonious aspects, avoidance of these activities is recommended.

What we are trying to do is to tune into the ambient rhythms of the cosmos.  We tend to be alienated from the universal harmonies because of our stressful life styles:  we feel disconnected, isolated, powerless, adrift and alone in an uncaring universe.  We have lost our sense of being part of an eternal, ongoing process. 

Astrology can help us to regain our sense of connection to the universe and to the earth by teaching us how to look at our daily lives as a series of lessons.  Astrology teaches detachment:  we learn that by paying attention to and adapting to the cosmic rhythms, we can come to a deeper sense of connection to the universe and a greater sense meaning and purpose in our personal lives.

The table below includes transiting conjunctions and oppositions of the planets other than moon; Stationary Retrograde and Stationary Direct positions; and the Greatest Western and Greatest Eastern Elongation positions of Mercury and Venus.  If the zodiacal degree of the transit conjoins or opposes a planet in your own natal horoscope within two degrees orb, then be alert to what happens this day (and the day before and after).  This is a time when the universe sends you important new information.  The nature of the event is symbolized by the transiting planet(s); the nature of your response is symbolized by the natal planet(s) at or opposed to the longitude of the transit.

For example, on July 26, 2010 Mercury opposes Neptune at 27 LE/AQ 57 conjunct Barack Obama's natal nodes at 27 LE/AQ 54, which might bring the President an UNUSUAL ENCOURAGING event which heightens his need for GUIDANCE and to be wary of GRATIFICATION (some mistake he makes by looking through rose-colored glasses). 

To launch projects, make prayers, or cast spells, one should use the times in this table in conjunction with the Planetary Hours.  Look for a relevant Planetary Hour within 24 hours before the exact time given in the table below.  This table is in Eastern Time:  in the Central time zone subtract an hour; in the Mountain time zone subtract two hours; in the Pacific time zone subtract 3 hours; from the times listed here.  To use Planetary Hours, download the free Planetary Hours calculator from the Magical Almanac files http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MagicalAlmanac/files/How%20to%20use%20Magical%20Almanac/ or from http://www.dearbrutus.com/body_planetaryhours.html.   This is an Excel worksheet with complete instructions; however when you open it, it will ask if you want to disable the macros.  Since it won't work with its macros disabled, click on "Enable Macros" (you may have to have previously reduced the Excel security protocol: Tools => Macro => Security => Low).

            To make a prayer or cast a spell (for detailed information see the BOS file posted at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MagicalAlmanac/files/Magic%20101/):  at the chosen time clear your mind, light a candle and make a fervent, heartfelt wish – imagine the scene of your wish coming true as though it were happening right now, all around you.  If other people are involved (e.g., if asking for a favor), imagine that you are looking them right in the eye and talking to them as if they were right there in front of you.  Let yourself feel the feelings you actually would feel if your wish were to come true.  Then watch closely to see how the candle burns:  if it's difficult to light it, then it will be difficult for your wish to come true.  If the flame burns steadily and brightly, the wish will come true.  If the flame smokes or is feeble, or the candle falls over, forget it. 

Keyword Interpretations for Transiting and Natal Planets:

(Detailed interpretations for the transiting and natal planets are filed in the How to Use Magical Almanac Tutorial folder at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MagicalAlmanac/files/How%20to%20use%20Magical%20Almanac/)

7/05/2010 @ 12:51 = 0 AR 36 = Uranus Stationary Retrograde = May bring unexpected (serendipitous or calamitous) events which shake you out of your ordinary routines and doldrums.  This is a good time to make prayers or cast spells to free yourself of hindrances and realize your dreams, ideals, and highest aspirations (use a sun hour and a white candle).

7/08/2010 @ 19:55 = 28 LE/AQ 20 = Venus opposition Neptune = Expectations of others are likely to be disappointed now.  Try to be aloof and unconcerned (rather than to indulge your worry and fear) since things aren't as bad as you might think. 

7/11/2010 @ 15:42 = 19 CN 24 = New Moon

7/23/2010 @ 8:03 = 3 AR 24 = Jupiter Stationary Retrograde = Something you expected may not pan out; but something better will result from it.  You lighten up and take a positive, optimistic attitude towards your current situation in life; let go of worries and look at the bigger picture.  This is a good day to pray or cast a spell asking for money.  

Use a Jupiter hour.  At the chosen time light a green candle, take a deep breath, and vigorously shake your body to shake off all your money worries.  Visualize that you have all the money you'll ever need, even enough to be philanthropic and give it away!  Feel how great it feels to be free of money worries forever!

7/25/2010 @ 21:38 = 3 AQ 00 = Full Moon

7/26/2010 @ 6:03 = 27 LE/AQ 57 = Mercury opposition Neptune = There are apt to be misunderstandings or misleading promises.  You shouldn't believe everything you hear now, especially not rumors; nor should you act until you have all the facts. 

7/26/2010 @ 12:54 = 0 LI/AR 25 = Saturn opposition Uranus = There may be sudden, unexpected setbacks or bolts from the blue.  Intransigence or unavoidable obstacles cause a great deal of frustration and tension now.  Anger may flair and bad feelings are rife.  Definitely control your temper or things may spin out of control – don't try to butt your way through, but wait as patiently as you can before taking action. 

7/30/2010 @ 9:31 = 0 LI/AR 21 = Mars opposition Uranus = Tends to bring tension, anger, open conflict which surfaces in a sudden, unexpected blast.  This is definitely not a good time to make changes or depend on other people.   If you must confront, do it doing a Mars hour for determination and strength.

7/31/2010 @ 4:08 = 0 LI 49 = Mars conjunct Saturn = Conflicts, obstacles, delays, frustration are rife now.  If you must be confrontational, arrange to do it during a Mars planetary hour if possible (not a Saturn hour), but best avoid making forward moves or contacts.  This is a good day to do a Scat ritual to get rid of people or situations which are bringing you down.  (Choose a Saturn hour for this and follow instructions in the BOS in the Magic 101 folder http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MagicalAlmanac/files/How%20to%20use%20Magical%20Almanac/

About the author: Bob Makransky is a systems analyst, computer programmer and professional astrologer.  He lives on a farm in highland Guatemala where he is a Mayan priest and is head of the local blueberry growers' association.  Check out his free downloadable Mayan Horoscope software, free downloadable Planetary Hours calculator, free downloadable Primary Directions / celestial sphere mathematics textbook, complete instructions on how to channel by automatic writing and how to run past life regressions, articles, books, stories, cartoons, etc. etc. at www.dearbrutus.com