Weekly Overview
07.20-26.2022
The astrology of this week is supportive for clearing the air, having important conversations, and investing in your relationships. You may find yourself struggling with distractions or unintentionally wasting time. That’s not necessarily a bad thing! But, if you need to get things done, it’s something to be aware of.
For a detailed breakdown of this week's transits and how to handle them, listen to Ghost of a Podcast: Astrology & Advice with Jessica Lanyadoo, and if you prefer to read the transcripts, they are here!
Previous Week
In order to grow in the desired direction, you have to be willing to outgrow much of where you’ve been. This can be more stressful than you’d imagine, and this week may be making you feel pretty out of control. Be curious about your fears and your feelings of wariness. Try not to take them at face value because what’s happening for you is really deep, and it's not solely connected to your present circumstances.
If you let your fears spin out this week, it will be hard to maintain perspective, Taurus. The key is to experience and process your emotions without needing to attach them to ideas. Take the time to care for your heart and body, even if it’s a total bummer. You’re going through meaningful changes, and the more grounded and intentional you are about it, the better!
Things have changed, and as a result you too must change. This week is a useful one for introspection and self-reflection. Steer clear of impulsive action. If you try to rush things, you’re likely to end up feeling overwhelmed, and worse, you’re likely to create the very chaos you were seeking to avoid. Allow for things to develop and for people and situations to reveal themselves to you in their own time, Twin Star.
Things have been really intense, and you may be feeling maxed out, Moonchild. Prioritize identifying and setting some limits so that you can better care for yourself. This isn’t the time for seeking perfection; just seek nurturing respite. If you can avoid getting dragged down by the details, you’ll find that where you’re at now is instrumental to where you want to go. Make adjustments that affect your life from the inside out.
While not everything that feels good is good for you, prioritizing joy, happiness, and playfulness this week will be restorative to your soul. It won’t cure you of your problems or magically give you the answers that you seek, but it will support you in feeling more resilient in the presence of life‘s dips and dives. Lean into matters of the heart as a form of self care, Leo.
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In the words of Simon and Garfunkel, “slow down, you move too fast. You’ve got to make the moment last”. I’m not saying that you need to strive to “feel groovy,“ but when dealing with personal issues, it’s best to move at a pace that your heart can maintain, even if your mind can move much more quickly. Organize time for emotional integration, getting grounded, and resting this week. It may seem like a distraction from the path, but it’s actually the swiftest way forward and the best use of your energies, Virgo.
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This week, it’s wise to be self-protective and patient as emotions are likely to be running wild in your relationships. Treat any drama in your life as an opportunity to bring a sense of completion or understanding, Libra. Disappointments and upsets, as unpleasant as they are, aren’t inherently bad. When you deal with what’s real, not only do you create space for your material conditions to improve, but you make it easier to hear your intuition.
Knowing when to assert yourself versus when to pull back is an invaluable skill, Scorpio. People are revealing themselves to you in ways that may be triggering, but that doesn’t mean you need to react from a defensive place. Sort through your emotions before you put yourself out there this week. A little bit of thoughtfulness and reflection will help you stay out of trouble.
Don’t quit, Sagittarius! Whether you’ve suffered a setback or you’re just feeling overwhelmed and over it, this isn’t the time to throw in the towel. Slow down, gather yourself up, and get back to basics. Consider what you’re doing and why—foundationally. You may need to make adjustments or simply reconnect with your priorities in order to feel right again, and that’s okay. Adjust your energy, and your feelings will follow.
You are changing, and it’s important that you consider the role of your ego and how you engage both internally and with the world around you. In order to get where you want to be going, you need to be able to believe in yourself and not give undue power over your self-esteem to others. Remember: you are not what you do, and each setback is an opportunity to learn and grow, Capricorn.
There are many forms of intelligence, and this week you are being challenged to cultivate your emotional intelligence. Unfortunately, you can’t analyze your way in and out of matters of the heart. Learning how to sit with feelings (yours or others') is a skill that can be cultivated through practice and intention. Not all feelings align with your ideas, and that’s okay; feel what you feel, and allow yourself to be vulnerable as you move through your emotions, Aquarius.
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If you’ve taken on too much recently or your psychic hygiene hasn’t been on point, you’re likely to be feeling down this week. Do your best not to add anything new to your plate, and if that’s not possible, try to simplify your activities and your focus. It's all about developing ways of engaging with your life that are sustainable, Pisces, and you’re capable of achieving this as long as your intentions are clear.
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