Up To Now ✩ Day-to-Day Transits

Jupiter square Chiron

Your sense of wisdom, understanding and spiritual truth may have to face a difficult test under this transit. That test is to look at and acknowledge the ways in which your wisdom is limited or inadequate—not because there's something wrong with it, but because there is only so much in life that can be conquered by optimism, faith and hope. There are some things in life that must be experienced and cannot simply be eradicated. When we're in the thick of this, it can feel like our knowledge and understanding are defective or worthless, even though this is not the case. By embracing those experiences (rather than beating ourselves up for not being omnipotent, or overcompensating with arrogance), it is eventually possible to transcend them. Your wisdom can be expanded and transformed now by a situation that brings you into contact with this truth. It may be an uncomfortable, even painful experience, but this brings the potential to grow spiritually in ways that are not otherwise possible. To get the most out of this transit, strive to find a way to accept that we are all in a state of becoming, and that our imperfections do not subtract from our sacred nature, but merely make it more divinely complex.

Moon comes In-Bounds

The Moon now comes back In-Bounds (InB) by declination after being Out-of-Bounds from Jun. 26 (23 SC 14) to Jul. 1, 2026 (27 CP 24).

While the Moon was Out of Bounds (OOB) your emotional state may have been a bit disconnected, detached, isolated, or pushing you to go beyond your usual potential. This could have been either a welcome change or a difficult energy for you to deal with. So, when the Moon comes In-Bounds, you typically return to whatever your "normal" is. If your OOB journey was stressful or intense, you may find some relief now that the Moon is back In-B, or you're now in a position to integrate what you've learned from your experience. If your OOB journey felt like a welcome reprieve from the everyday stress or "noise" of the world around you, coming back In-B will hopefully give you a fresh start, like coming back from a brief vacation. The Moon will go OOB next in about 10 days, give or take.

Jupiter enters Leo

Jupiter makes a grand entrance into Leo! He bestows on us both the best and the worst of Leo. On the plus side, Leo's creativity can grow and blossom like a big bold flower. Leo's sunny disposition and Jupiter's penchant for optimism can practically blind you with brilliant cheerfulness. The generosity of both Jupiter and Leo combine into a kind of Santa Claus energy, taking great glee in bestowing feel-good energy on the world.

However, it can also amplify Leo's tendency for self-absorption and egotism. Jupiter loves to be right, and when combined with Leo, a challenge to this might be taken personally. A sense of superiority and grandiosity could sometimes cloud objectivity and empathy. Personal opinions may be asserted as absolute truth, perhaps with the best of intentions but lacking receptivity to others' ideas or experience. And people can usually stand only so much irrepressible optimism and upbeat confidence before they start looking around for the volume control to turn it down a few notches.

That said, Jupiter's benevolence also combines well with Leo's kindness and generosity. Anything that moves the spirit toward feeling joyful and uplifted is valued. Leo's flair for the dramatic and Jupiter's love of larger-than-life presentation can produce a strong sense of theatre and drama, either literally on stage or screen, or in real life as a style of communication.

The tendency toward idealization can be strong, especially regarding creativity, children, games and pleasure. A childlike spontaneity and freedom can be infectious—or extremely annoying, depending on the situation. A desire for sexual freedom can also be high on the list of ideals, in the name of natural and inspired self-expression.

All of these descriptions might also be expressed as their opposites. Why? Because if you are uncomfortable with these qualities and experiences, your instinct might be to reject them, and the best way to do that is to seek its opposite. In general, watch for extreme or hard reactions as a possible rejection of Jupiter-in-Leo qualities. Awareness can lead to new growth.

Jupiter travels through Leo during these time periods:

• July 1931 to August 1932
• June 1943 to July 1944
• June to November 1955, and January to July 1956
• September 1966 to January 1967, May to October 1967, and February to June 1968
• September 1978 to February 1989, and April to September 1979
• August 1990 to September 1991
• August 2002 to August 2003
• July 2014 to August 2015
• June 2026 to July 2027
• June to November 2038, and January to July 2039
• September 2049 to January 2050, May to October 2050, and February to June 2051

Mars square North Lunar Node

This transit might feel a bit frustrating... or stimulating! The impulse to make change or take action might seem to be taking you in the wrong direction (or maybe just a different one), rather than where you feel your life should be going. One possible reason is that your own anger, or how you deal with anger, is yanking you off course. For example, there might be something unfinished and irksome that you need to face; and if you only keep trying to ignore it, soothe it or rise above it, this might actually make it worse until you take an honest look at your deeper feelings. On the other hand, this transit might require that you take a "detour" in a different direction for a short time. It might seem inconvenient or like a waste of time at first, but you will likely find that you gain something from this that wouldn't have come to you on your usual path. This could also be a good time to examine your motives for moving your life in the direction it's going. Are you acting in alignment with your true passion, or are you mostly just going through the motions because you think you "should"? How are you empowering yourself to pursue your passion? Or, perhaps you need to take a break from trying to live your passion and take some time to check in with what your passion actually is, right now. Is it the same as it was when you set out in your current direction?

FULL MOON IN CAPRICORN

This Full Moon in Capricorn marks the half-way turning point in the current 4-week lunar cycle. Ruled by teacher Saturn, this can be a time to make progress in manifesting a goal. It sometimes brings delays or complications that require you to work harder or smarter. Its energy can be demanding but also rewarding and strengthening. This Earth sign wants to establish something concrete and real. As a Cardinal sign, Capricorn is focused on a long-term destination requiring motivation, patience and persistence.

Mercury goes Retrograde

Yes, it's that time again! Mercury goes retrograde for the next 3+ weeks. For up to a week before and after today, Mercury is moving very slowly or stopped (hence "stationary" or "making a station"). During this time, you may experience intensity, frustration, confusion, miscommunications, or feel like you're getting bogging down in your progress.

Mercury retrograde is usually a time when it is a good time to rethink, rehash, reflect, and tie up old loose ends, rather than begin new ventures. It is typical for new insights and information to emerge later in the retrograde cycle that you didn't anticipate, which can change the whole picture. Because of this, it is usually advised to avoid making final or permanent decisions (e. g. , signing contracts or putting new projects into action), during the retrograde and even up to 2 weeks after Mercury goes direct. However, it is an excellent time to do fact-finding, research and investigation to prepare for major decisions, which are usually best put off until well after Mercury goes direct.

In the meantime, while Mercury is retrograde, expect the unexpected, and leave lots of extra time when planning your schedule (to minimize any disruptions from delays and complications). Stay flexible and learn to roll with the weirdness. It's common to have to reschedule appointments or redo things because the instructions or information got messed up the first time. Do some things that use your intuitive, creative, non-rational mind for a while until Mercury goes direct again.

If you absolutely must do something important during this time that can't be postponed, don't be surprised if you wind up having to redo things. It can help to be especially vigilant about triple-checking what you do, but some of these mishaps can't always be predicted or prevented, so don't be hard on yourself (nor on others). Remember: Mercury loves to play practical jokes. This is his playtime. ;-) It helps to learn to laugh with him.

This particular Mercury retrograde cycle is in Cancer, giving you a chance to take good care of yourself or someone else or both. Nurturing love and kindness can go a long way during this time. This is especially true when a new way of seeing a situation may challenge you to reframe a relationship with a loved one. You might find it necessary to take a step back, making extra space to process something unexpected, eye-opening or disruptive. It may help to reframe old feelings and needs in a different way to make sense of new information and ideas.

Mercury makes the following aspects during this retrograde cycle (all dates in North American Eastern Time):

• Mercury ssq Uranus ~ Jul 14 (17:49 CN), Jul 15 (19:33 CN), Aug 1 (20:01 CN)
• Mercury sxt Venus ~ Jul 24 (16:20 CN/VI)

Here are the key dates of this Mercury cycle (for North American Eastern Time):

• Mercury enters the Shadow ~ Jun 12 (16:19 CN)
• Mercury-Sun greatest elongation PM ~ Jun 15 (19:01 CN)
• Mercury Stationary Retrograde ~ Jun 29 (26:15 CN)
• Mercury Rx conjunct the Sun ~ Jul 13 (20:42 CN)
• Mercury Stationary Direct ~ Jul 23 (16:18 CN)
• Mercury-Sun greatest elongation AM ~ Aug 2 (20:42 CN)
• Mercury leaves the Shadow ~ Aug 9 (26:15 CN)

Mars enters Gemini

Your physical and mental energy are likely to be more available in Gemini – in fact, maybe a bit too available! You typically have the energy to pursue opportunities and ideas, but this can also make you a bit distracted or shorten your attention span. Inspired ideas can lead to impulsive action, which is great when you want to be decisive, take the initiative or find courage in the moment. However, if your ideas are not well grounded or thought out, you might "shoot first and ask questions later. " The more you can focus your mind to go after what you want, the more effective your actions will be. With Mars in Gemini, "the pen is mightier than the sword. " When conflict arises, it is more likely to be fought and resolved with words and ideas, than with fists. This is a good time to mentally focus your intent and then act on your ideas.

Mars sextile Jupiter

There is potential for optimism, cheerfulness and increased energy during this transit. You will probably have to go after it (rather than it just falling into your lap), but you can probably increase your mood and energy level by applying a bit of effort. Your self-confidence and general attitude can improve, although be careful you don't become so caught up in feeling good that you ignore common sense, caution or realism. This is a good time to consider the moral, philosophical or greater implications of your actions, and then make adjustments to bring your behaviour into alignment with your beliefs, aspirations and ideals.

Moon goes Out of Bounds

The Moon is Out-of-Bounds (OOB) by declination from Jun. 26 (23 SC 14) to Jul. 1, 2026 (27 CP 24).

During this time, your feelings and emotions may move in a different kind of rhythm. One possible effect is that you might feel more disconnected from the world around you; perhaps a bit alone, lonely or isolated. Or, this could be a welcome change where you can let the stresses of the world roll off your back more easily. Or, your emotions could be a bit erratic, extreme or harder to contain. The common thread through these diverse experiences is that your feeling state may reach beyond your usual range of feelings. If you're an artist, musician, writer or other creative person, this can be a very inspiring time as your creativity and imagination could more easily flow into unusual ideas, whims and impulses. Watch to see how you respond during this time. You can work on finding ways to channel this energy into positive, productive, creative experiences, or use it as an opportunity to take another step in your emotional healing.

Sun square Neptune

Your ideals, hopes and wishful thinking may loom a little too large during this time, making you prone to disappointment and disillusionment. You might want a fantasy or dream to come true so much that you disconnect from the reality that seems to be in the way – only to find that the obstacle was serving a positive purpose after all. Your imagination may be very active now, but not easy to control or balance with reality. However, it can be a very creative time if you're able to harness that imagination for productive use. Unconscious urges and longings may be especially close to the surface, so you have an opportunity to learn more about the hidden forces that drive you (and perhaps distort your view of the world around you). Spiritually, you might discover that your yearning for enlightenment is not the straightforward path you had hoped for, but it can be just as valuable (although disappointing) to discover what is *not* your best path. Emotionally you may feel a bit overwhelmed, discouraged or confused. On the plus side, you have an opportunity to observe a deeper part of you, which is usually camouflaged against the distracting background of day-to-day life. There is tremendous creative, spiritual and healing potential to be found by listening to and working with the inner voices from those depths.

Venus trine Saturn

Stability in relationships and finances characterises this transit. You have increased ability to be disciplined about spending and to invest the hard work to maximise your earnings. Your ability to grasp the solid, realistic facts will help you choose wisely in your investments of both money and interaction with others. Commitment and structure are easier to achieve and embrace than change or taking risks. Self-worth can benefit now because you are less inclined to give in to mood swings. However, if you are prone to depression, you might want to be careful you don't become so grounded and stable that you lose touch with your sense of hope and potential. It is a good time to make concrete progress in matters involving beauty, love, harmony and balance. Keep your pleasures simple and humble for maximum benefit.

Sun trine North Lunar Node

You may feel confident, optimistic and empowered today and a couple of days before and after this date. It can feel like the pieces are falling into place and you can make progress in what you're striving to do in your life right now. And if only because of this added self-confidence, this could indeed happen. Just an added caution, though: even though the lights are green doesn't mean you shouldn't look both ways before moving forward. In other words, a reality check as to the wisdom of what you want to do is still a good idea.

Sun sextile Chiron

This is a time when you have an opportunity to mend and heal the chronic struggles in your life. You may find new inspiration, motivation or confidence that can help rejuvenate waning enthusiasm or reconcile persistent problems, although you'll still have to apply effort to bring it all together. You might get the chance to demonstrate your ability to walk your own path in a new way. Or, you might get a peek inside the hidden shadow of your worries and discouragement, giving you new insight into how you might be unconsciously sabotaging your conscious efforts. You may have to face a bit of your own fear of failure or low self-esteem before you can get beyond these feelings and tap into the benefits of this transit – not because you are failing but because these concerns may arise in response to the new potential now available to you. By tapping into this potential for creative problem solving, you can bring some healing to whatever your situation is.

Sun enters Cancer

Happy Solar Return to everyone born in the sign of Cancer! When the Sun enters Cancer, it also marks the Summer Solstice (in North America, the UK, Europe and other places in the northern hemisphere; or the Winter Solstice in Australia and other places in the southern hemisphere). This is the time when we all get to cultivate and nurture the Cancer side of our nature. This includes feelings, needs and nurturing instincts, as well as your connection to home and family, and your most primal sense of belonging. To explore this area of your life, think about your family – are you closely connected to your family-of-origin (the one you grew up with), or do you also have a "chosen family" in adulthood? Who is part of your support system (the people you know you can turn to when you need them)? What people, groups, places or experiences satisfy your need for belonging, which everyone has inside them? Cancer is about our distant past (childhood, ancestry, memories) that influences our current behaviour, motives and methods of getting our emotional needs met. Take this time to find new ways to nurture yourself, to share that nurturing with others, and to ensure that you don't give to others at the expense of not getting what you need.

Chiron enters Taurus

Chiron moves into Taurus in 2026 for a 7-year stay. Wheras Chiron in Aries was about healing the wounds from too much or too little courage, pro-action and assertiveness, Chiron in Taurus is about healing your struggles around (im)patience, (in)stability, and (in)adequacy. This is a time to examine your values and assess whether they (a) make sense to you anymore, (b) reflect what you believe at this point in your life, and (c) are still the walk you walk or if you pay them more lip service than action.

Often our Taurus wounds revolve around equating material abundance with personal adequacy. If you are truly struggling financially with little opportunity to improve, then this is a transit to nurture self-acceptance and self-worth regardless of how many commas are in your bank account balance.

Even if you are able to comfortably meet your material needs, you might feel the need for more and more just so you know there isn't a lack. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but might be if it masks a hidden fear that you have failed unless you continually see an increase. In that case, you are likely being driven by an unhealthy compulsion that may never be satisfied because it's ultimately it's not really about the money.

How much is honestly enough? Are you falling prey to the futile game of 's/he who dies with the most commas wins'?

Chiron in Taurus can teach you that nurturing abundance—financially, personally, professionally, spiritually—takes time, patience, and a commitment to regular maintenance. Like growing a plant from seed, you can't rush the natural process. So, in the meantime you need to find what brings you harmony, tranquility, satisfaction and contentment. If you go out and tug on the new shoots of growth you may create more problems than solving them.

Chiron was previously in Taurus from 1926-1933 and 1976-1983. This time around, it will be there from 2026 to 2033.