Helpful Cosmic Resolutions

Overview
Striking events lead to unblocking progressive actions as Uranus in Gemini trine aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius is activated by the Moon in Aries on Wednesday as the Moon transits the Saturn/Neptune conjunction in Aries. Long standing positions on negotiated issues are unexpectedly reversed. Mercury in Leo turns retrograde and is sextile aspect to Venus and trine aspect to Ceres In Aries, for a lighter touch. A Thor’s Hammer configuration shifts to Pluto. Settling abrasive issues could release hostages. Mercury turns retrograde with square aspect to Ceres forcing communication with the hostages, also concerns about agricultural productivity and health.

Summary of major and minor aspects of the week

Wednesday July 16^th — Uranus in Gemini indicates advanced concepts are applied to negotiations. Innovative forms of communication are developed capable of transforming power centers for high level transmissions considering Pluto retro in Aquarius trine aspect to Uranus. Pluto sextile aspect to Saturn retro and Neptune retro conjunction aspect Aries. Saturn retro doubly approaching sextile aspect to Uranus and the Moon transiting conjunction aspect to Saturn/Neptune retro ignites the structural reforms that have delayed the release of wrongly imprisoned citizens and may actually prevent planned deportations.

Thursday July 17^th — The Moon in Aries approaching square aspect to the Sun in Cancer for the 3^rd quarter Moon phase late in the day. Mercury stationary is sextile aspect to Venus and trine aspect to Ceres in Aries indicating communications established. Settling entrenched issues indicated by the outer planets mini-grand-trine, Uranus trine aspect to Pluto facilitates the release of hostages, or a new understanding between foes. The Moon in Aries is quincunx aspect to Mars in Virgo early in the day, offering new approaches to furthering practical goals. Mars sesquiquadrate aspect Pluto in Aquarius represents some difficult differences that can be worked through. Neptune retro in Aries supersedes the sextile aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius. Saturn retro in Aries modifies Neptune expansiveness with intense focus on issues to be resolved.

Friday July 18^th — The Moon ingress Taurus 08:00 UTC; 03:00 EDT; 11:00 EEDT Mars is conjunction aspect to Ketu in Virgo, a sign of impulsive behavior that might also be a breakthrough as things don’t go according to plan. Then a minor configuration called Thor’s Hammer is formed by the Moon sesquiquadrate aspect to Mars, square aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius. Pluto is sesquiquadrate aspect to Mars. Mars is the operational point of the configuration. Practical solutions go awry. Mercury  in Leo is the dispositor of Mars and trine aspect to Ceres in Aries. The harsh realities could force a resolution and release of captives. Venus in Gemini is sextile aspect to Mercury, indicating a joint  message from allies leads to a resolution. Uranus in Gemini doubly approaching trine aspect to Pluto retro is ongoing, sextile aspect to Saturn retro and Neptune retro in Aries intensifies, as a resolution nears. Mercury turns retrograde, for internal review of the process.

Saturday July 19^th —  The Sun in Cancer is square aspect to Chiron in Aries, indicating that positions on security issues are firm. Mercury retro trine aspect to Ceres in Aries, Moon in Taurus trine aspect to Mars in Virgo, with Mars conjunction aspect to Ketu retro, as hostages, living and dead, are finally released. Venus in Gemini is square aspect to Mars in Virgo, and sesquiquadrate aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius, the Thor’s Hammer configuration shifts to a Pluto focal point, as Pluto is sesquiquadrate aspect to Mars. The bitter-sweet event of the return of hostages in severe health condition and/or bodily remains.

Sunday July 20^th — The Moon ingress Gemini 10:23 UTC; 06:23 EDT; 13:23 EEDT with trine aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius, sextile aspect to Saturn retro and Neptune retro in Aries, triggering a transformation as power centers undergo radical adjustments. Mercury in Leo retro trine aspect to Ceres in Aries. Venus in Gemini approaching square aspect to Mars conjunction aspect to Rahu in Virgo as painful reunions and funerals are a culmination of conflicting actions.

Monday July 21^st — The Moon in Gemini is sextile aspect to Mercury retro in Leo and Ceres in Aries, Mercury trine aspect to Ceres, then the Moon transits to the conjunction aspect with Venus in Gemini, square aspect to Mars in Virgo, as Mars transcends the conjunction aspect with Ketu. The release of hostages ends the war in Gaza. Neptune retro in Aries sextile aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius as power is released gradually. Saturn retro sextile aspect to Pluto and conjunction aspect with Neptune limits the damage, although may deepen the consequences.

Tuesday July 22^nd — The Sun ingress to its home sign Leo early today, 13:31 UTC; 09:31 EDT; 16:31 EEDT; the Moon in its home sign Cancer is square aspect to Saturn retro and Neptune retro in Aries, then makes a conjunction aspect, blending with Jupiter in watery Cancer, disposed of by the Moon, enhancing healing power. Uranus in Gemini doubly approaching a trine aspect to Pluto retro in Aquarius. Mercury retro in Leo doubly separating trine aspect to Ceres in Aries. The Sun doubly approaching opposition aspect to Pluto. Venus in Gemini square aspect to Mars in Virgo as practical relationship issues are contended, such as parental or spousal responsibilities.

Looking ahead

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Gimelstar
July 15, 2025
Safed, Israel