This week, Independence Day in the United States is brimming with planetary activity. At the Venus-ruled Libra First Quarter Moon, use charm and social connections to further New Moon goals. Venus gets an electrifying embrace from Uranus in Taurus, then bounces into flirty Gemini. Opportunities arise when the goddess of love and money meets with Saturn and Neptune in Aries. And, a listener question about long periods between planetary aspects. Plus: charm school, an extra teaspoon of sugar, and doubling up at the bookstore!

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[1:32] Moon Report! Libra First Quarter Moon on July 2 (12:30 pm PDT) at 11º09’ Libra-Cancer is time to act on Cancer New Moon intentions focused on home, house, family and tribe. The Libra First Quarter Moon is a symbol of soft power and how working with others can help us get where we're trying to go.

[3:40] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the First Quarter (first action point) in an LPFC that began with a New Moon on Oct. 2, 2024, at 10º03’ Libra. The Full Moon (awareness point) in this LPFC comes on April 1, 2026, at 12º21’ Libra, and the Last Quarter Moon (last action point) on Dec. 30, 2026, at 09º05’ Libra.

[5:40] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. On July 1 (1:46 PM PDT), the Moon in Virgo trines Uranus. It's VOC for 30 minutes, then enters Libra (2:16 PM PDT). Indulge yourself a little bit without making indulgence too much of a habit.

[7:20] On July 2 (12:30 PM PDT), the Moon in Libra squares the Sun. It is VOC for 1 day, 14 hours and 3 minutes before it enters Scorpio on July 4 (2:33 AM PDT). Consider the ways to bring more balance into your home, handling money, what you eat, and how you treat those who are closest to us. Maybe use this VOC Moon to examine balancing your home through feng shui. Check out Simone Butler’s article and book, Astro Feng Shui.

[9:26] On July 6 (3:04 PM PDT), the Moon in Scorpio opposes Uranus. It's VOC for just two minutes, then enters Sagittarius (3:06 PM PDT). Recognize what makes the people in your life special, then pledge to make appreciation a habit.

[10:03] Venus conjoins Uranus (July 4, 5:45 AM PDT) at 29º52’ Taurus on the Sabian symbol 30 Taurus, A peacock parading on an ancient lawn. This aspect highlights financial freedom and surprising or disrupted relationships.

[12:20] Venus enters the light, flirty, variety-loving sign of Gemini on July 4 (8:31 AM PDT, through July 30, 2025. Stock up on books and office supplies! Read up about investments and preparing for the future financially. A partner who is smart, witty, and a fantastic conversationalist will have a good chance of holding your attention.

[14:10] Neptune stations retrograde (July 4, 2:33 PM PDT, through Dec. 10), at 2º10’ Aries on the Sabian symbol 3 Aries, A cameo profile of a man in the outline of his country. Neptune’s retrograde station marks the beginning of five months of looking within for spiritual guidance and for discovering your own ideals.

[16:37] Venus sextiles Saturn (July 6, 1:43 am PDT) at 1°53’ Gemini-Aries. When Venus connects with Saturn, we can get a lot more clarity about what it is that we need versus what we simply want. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

[18:28] Venus sextiles Neptune (July 6, 7:47 am PDT) at 2°10’ Gemini-Aries. Idealism is high when Neptune is involved; beware of choosing unrealistically in relationship and in money. Learn what you're worth and let go of what drains you.

[20:05] Listener Elliott asks about long periods between planetary aspects.

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