StarCrossed: Conjunctions and Squares Testing the Collective's Communication and Emotional Intelligence
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StarCrossed follows a hobby that keeps my passion for reading and research alive—astrology and astronomy. My love for the Universe goes beyond the spiritual and includes the scientific wonders of space.
Honestly, I didn’t think much about astrology throughout July—I was busy celebrating my birthday! That’s a whole-week affair and then some. But that means we missed talking about some significant events. Thankfully, I’m not an astrology-based content creator. I’m on Substack and a writer—that’s it. If you’re here because you need your astrology fix, you should find another, more consistent creator to avoid missing critical updates.
What Is a Conjunction in Astrology?
A planetary conjunction occurs when planets appear close to each other in the sky. This doesn’t mean they’re close—in reality, they’re very far apart. It’s an optical illusion! From an astronomical perspective, a conjunction is when cosmic beings share the exact ecliptic longitude or right ascension in the sky as we see it.
What do I mean by these words? The ecliptic longitude is an imaginary line—like all longitudes, I guess—which marks the Sun’s path across the sky during a year. The right ascension is the equivalent longitude on the Earth’s surface.
During a conjunction, planets amplify each other’s meanings and magnitudes—and that’s where many get their predictions. It’s not my jam to predict things, as I am just an enthusiast and not in any way a fortune-teller. But it is interesting to connect the way the celestial beings above were in place to what happened during that time.
July 15: Mars-Uranus Conjunction
Mars is the planet of aggression, anger, and activity. Uranus is the planet of freedom, originality, and unexpected changes. This conjunction calls for expressions of radical freedom, paths to break free from the status quo, or even violence coming out of nowhere.
We all know what happened around this time—from the Trump assassination attempt to Biden leaving the current presidential race, it’s been a lot to digest.
August 7: Mercury-Venus Conjunction
Like the Mars-Uranus conjunction, this one will also be difficult to observe—but can probably be seen without binoculars because they’re nearer to us. They’re both close to the Sun, so your best bet is to look up in the evening, very low in the west. Mercury will be on the border of the Leo and the Sextans constellations, while Venus will be in Leo.
This happens right after Mercury goes retrograde so most people will focus on that. After all, this type of retrograde happens often, and most will know how to adjust their daily activities so as not to feel its effect. But Mercury is the planet of communication and intellect, while Venus is the planet of love and harmony. I suggest preparing for communication breakdowns involving close relationships, such as with family members and partners.
August 14: Mars-Jupiter Conjunction
Unlike the previous conjunctions this year, this Mars-Jupiter conjunction is great, meaning the planets will appear very, very close to one another. However, it’s not the “Great Conjunction” capitalized. That one was in 1693 when Jupiter and Saturn traveled across the sky together.
Both Mars and Jupiter are in Aquarius, amplifying this conjunction’s effects. It’s a time to take action toward your goals, expand opportunities, and achieve success through hard work. If you’ve felt stuck in any part of your life, this conjunction may provide the energy and motivation to move forward. Use this energy wisely to avoid impulsiveness or overconfidence. With Jupiter as the planet of luck and abundance, unexpected blessings could come your way if you put in the effort.
This date is also around when Mercury, in retrograde, will leave Virgo and travel to Leo.
What’s beyond the paywall?
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