Starcodes July 4, 2025
Happy solar return to the USA. Astrologers consider the moment the Sun comes back to where it was at the birth of a person or organization as a moment to come back to oneself, celebrate our existence, and introspect. On this collective New Year’s Day, let’s ask what to joyously take forward and what needs work.
America’s natal chart has been going through, let’s call it, an opportunity for rebirth since 2020 when Pluto returned to its position of our country’s birth that fateful July 4, 1776. This opportunity for rebirth continues through 2032 when Pluto returns to its position at the signing of our constitution. Pluto symbolizes the use and abuse of power and is now in Aquarius, the sign of collective efforts and shared ideals, of the people. We are all the midwives of that rebirth.
Change-inducing Uranus spends about seven years in a sign and shifts out of Taurus and into Gemini on Monday. Here it adds more zip to technological changes and the societal changes created by technology- but can also promote dialogues which instigate change in the years ahead. Between last December and this summer, Pluto, Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter-all the major outer planets -change signs, though a few bunny hop back into their last sign for a few months this fall, a very rare occurrence for all to change signs and switch chapters together. This births a change in the era, a search for new leadership and ground rules- but what that change brings will be up to us.
This holiday weekend begins under a broody Scorpio Moon which can bring to our awareness the polarization and difficulties our country faces. While this Moon is good for personal retreats and small thoughtful gatherings, it can add an edge to crowds. Mercury in Leo encourages the storyteller, the performance artist, the need for attention in us all while Mars in Virgo sharpens our critique. Venus conjuncts electrical Uranus and offers Venusian hope for Uranian change and gives us a chance to celebrate our uniqueness.
Venus then enters Gemini and can lighten the tone; here it can help us enjoy the moment and could spark some interesting summer flirtations. Just check intentions in love and politics, because with Venus in Gemini, people can talk a good game but not necessarily want to follow through with heart and action.
Sunday evening and into early next week a Sagittarius Moon helps us travel, laugh together, and begin new projects. Mid-week a diligent Capricorn Moon will help us accomplish and complete. This offers a last great planning time for a while, efficient details begin to fuzz out as the summer retrograde season begins. Neptune retrogrades today, July 4, Saturn retrogrades July 12, and Mercury on July 17. So track details carefully and notice what needs attention now.
Friday, July 4: Interesting sparks fly, sparks of contention, flirtation, fireworks, along with potential for fire-related accidents as creative Venus conjuncts Uranus under a broody, even belligerent, Scorpio Moon. Avoid unproductive political confrontations, celebrate what’s lovable about this continent. Touch or dive into water as Neptune retrogrades and asks us to remember our visions. Neptune also asks for extra care around alcohol and machinery.
Moon entered Scorpio 3:32 AM, Venus conjunct Uranus 6:44 AM, Venus enters Gemini 9:30 AM, Moon squares Pluto 5:00 AM, Moon trine Jupiter 3:03 PM, Neptune retrogrades 3:32 pm, Moon square Mercury 10:28 PM.
Saturday, July 5: Work on a project, concentrate on a personal journey as the Scorpio Moon trines the Cancer Sun and the north node in Pisces. Take life deep, slow, and quiet. If old resentments bubble up, respect the process. Don’t get caught up in the story line, do focus on what brings healing, balance, and amelioration. If people need a moment alone- let them have it.
Moon sextile Mars 12:19 AM, Moon trine Sun 7:29 AM.
Sunday, July 6: Respect boundaries; reliability builds trust and trust matters as Venus sextiles Saturn and Neptune. History, both personal and collective history, can touch our hearts. If we feel we have to fight to be heard and respected, our edges sharpen and claws extend. The mood lightens towards dinner as the Moon enters Sagittarius and trines that Neptune and Saturn. Contemplate a fresh approach, a new beginning.
Venus sextile Saturn 2:42 AM, Venus sextile Neptune 8:46 AM, Moon opposed Uranus 4:03 PM, Moon enters Sagittarius 4:05 PM, Moon trine Saturn 7:53 PM, Moon trine Neptune 8:26 PM, Moon opposed Venus 9:37 PM, Moon sextile Pluto 10:05 PM.
Monday, July 7: Two threads run through the day as the restless Sagittarius Moon trines Mercury and squares Mars; this Moon can encourage movement but could also bring shallow thinking without introspection. Quick assumptions can clash with tough realities. But even if our minds can run shallow, our hearts deepen as emotional Venus trines Pluto. Look around and observe the world’s woes= open to compassionate action. Pay attention to what matters.
Uranus enters Gemini 1:45 AM, Venus trines Pluto 2:43 AM, Moon trine Mercury 3:01 PM Moon square Mars 3:27 PM.
Tuesday, July 8: Be honest; notice the layers of thinking, differing points of view and perceive how those contrasting threads can all have a note of complex truth. Let this be a day between worlds as the Sagittarius Moon floats restlessly between aspects. Venus and Mars in mutable signs bring conversation, some tension, but also a chance to analyze and process our feelings. Venus continues its trine to Pluto and encourages us to perceive and analyze the roots of our feelings. Get real with one another and do not sweat the small stuff.
no major aspects
Wednesday, July 9: The waxing Capricorn Moon loans us competence and asks us to get to work, deal with logistics, and map out plans for the next couple of months before Mercury retrogrades next week. The next few days bring competence but watch for a manipulative streak or stress-induced arrogance; remember people matter more than the plans, and kindness improves efficiency.
Moon enters Capricorn 2:54 AM, Moon square Saturn 6:35 AM, Moon square Neptune 7:04 AM, Moon opposed Jupiter 3:58 AM.
Thursday, July 10: Watch strategic moves and how the puzzle fits together around this Capricorn full Moon at 2:36 PM. Let’s be honest: people can pretend to be logical, with viable rational reasons, but emotions are the driving force underneath as Venus semi-sextiles Jupiter. The world can feel uncomfortable and make us want to push people and fate, so question the true causes of this discomfort and use ambient Capricornian competence for the benefit of all sentient beings.
Moon trine Mars 4:10 AM, Moon opposed the Sun 2:36 PM, Venus semi-sextile Jupiter 6:52 PM.
