What’s Your Florascope? July 2017 Edition

Aries (Mar 20 – April 19): Now that there is a powerful group of planets in fire signs, your energy has returned and your creative juices are flowing again. With the arrival of Venus in your 3rd house in July, you find yourself in a more social mood. It’s a great time for neighborhood gatherings, catching up with old friends and visiting family. All of these influences can only help to spark your love life as well, which could lead to some surprisingly-happy developments. It’s best to be open and see what the summer brings.

Key Garden Colors: Cerulean and White

Flower/Herb to Seek Out This Month: Ranunculus, Grape Hyacinth, Violets

Taurus (April 20 – May 19): Taurus loves the sound of cash being counted, and in July, you will be very much in love as your ruling planet Venus transits your money house. The planet receives blessings from Jupiter in your house of your everyday work, so it is possible you will see gains from promotions or raises. For those of you who are self-employed, it’s the perfect moment to expand your marketing programs and get the word out about your services. Networking with friends proves to be a benefit.

Key Garden Colors: Light Pink and Cream

Flower/Herb to Seek Out This Month: Peonies, Cottage Roses, Blanket Flowers, Daisies

Gemini (May 20 – June 20): Beauty surrounds you as an elevated Neptune in your chart dances with Venus in your sign in July. It is truly an inspired time for creative fulfillment. Any fresh ideas that float your way should be acknowledged and given a voice. Meanwhile, it could be a lovely time for romance, as long as you keep your eyes wide open and harbor no illusions about the object of your desire. Later in the month, Venus will get entangled with Saturn, and it will be revealed if new love can withstand the test of reality.

Key Garden Colors: Pink, Violet, Sage Green

Flower/Herb to Seek Out This Month: Zinnia, Protea, Day Lilies, Sage

Cancer (June 21-July 21): July reveals an intense month ahead with the Sun in your sign joined by ambitious Mars and a Full Moon with your sign on the 9th. All of these planets are in a deep connection with Pluto, so while drinking in all the power that is available to you, be aware that it comes with a twist of lemon. Any traces of hubris should be cast aside quickly. The cardinal sign configuration that has been pressing on your sign all year is finally reaching a pinnacle this month. Now you can finally understand and assimilate to what this transformation is all about. Release all that is unnecessary for your growth and embrace the future.

Key Garden Colors: Slate Grey, Chartreuse

Flower/Herb to Seek Out This Month: Lime, Green Chrysanthemum, Green Hellebores, Gladiolus

Leo (July 22 – August 21): With the Sun and Mars connecting in your 12th house, you need to be profoundly aware of what is motivating you throughout July. Any behind the scenes dealings or unclear ambitions will be brought to light and exacerbated by a lunar aspect with Pluto. This can be a great month to manifest creative dreams you have been nurturing, but you must be focused in your intentions and seek transparency in all you do. If you can maintain communications with all those involved in your projects, a greater and deeper message will emerge from all of your enlightened work.

Key Garden Colors: Cerulean, Turquoise

Flower/Herb to Seek Out This Month: Cornflower, Allium, Lily of the Nile, Bellflowers

Virgo (August 22 – September 21): In July your attention turns to matters of friendships and the communities in which you travel. It is an important time to reconnect with those whose interests mirror yours. Since you are a practical soul, it would be likely that you may associate with others interested in health matters or financial trends. This can bear unexpected fruit in your love life as Venus is elevated in your chart all month and a Full Moon lands in your house of romance. Keep your heart and mind open and you may be pleasantly surprised.

Key Garden Colors: Magenta and Amethyst Purple

Flower/Herb to Seek Out This Month: Pansies, Lavender, Irises, Anemone

Libra (September 22 – October 22): Career vs. home life are foremost on your mind as you find yourself splitting your energies in several directions. While Jupiter in your sign continues to support you, it gets entangled in a configuration that makes you feel like you must be All Things to All People this month. The pull to nurture your home base or family is a strong one, and perhaps it’s best to pay attention to your needs there and make that the priority. Your ruler Venus challenges Neptune as visions of your ideals change and you seek beauty in everyday life.

Key Garden Colors: Pale Orange and Gold

Flower/Herb to Seek Out This Month: Moon Cactus, Dandelions, Cosmos, Lemon Verbena

Scorpio (October 23 – November 20): You feel the urge to communicate powerfully this month and you have strong opinions about the world at large. While these may be highly enlightened and innovative thoughts, fixed signs such as yours will connect to an certain ideology and often not let go. With Mars getting hotter in your house of politics and religion, you may want to keep tempers cooler if you run into views opposing yours. Instead, focus your energy on making a difference on the planet and bringing your special brand of knowledge to causes you care about.

Key Garden Colors: Millennial Pink, Mauve, Black

Flower/Herb to Seek Out This Month: Peonies, Carnations, Violets, Ginger, Pink Roses

Sagittarius (November 21 – December 20): July finds you in the mood for love or at least being cozy at home with a loved one. This is a lovely respite from everyday challenges. However, duty calls and your goals and financial matters cannot be put on hold. With a powerful Full Moon in your house of earnings receiving a connection from your ruling planet Jupiter, you are opening the door to new sources of abundance. Planetary aspects in fire signs support your focus on creative ideas and new objectives, which can bring wild successes. Take some risks and trust your instincts now, as you finally feel supported in your endeavors.

Key Garden Colors: Lilac, Forest Green, Cream

Flower/Herb to Seek Out This Month: Cottage Roses, Lilac, Hyacinth, Protea

Capricorn (December 21 – January 19): A Full Moon in your sign with Pluto is the big news of July for you. This month your emotions and your heart hold transformative answers for your relationships. It is important to pay attention to this sensitive area of your life now, despite your practical nature. You can learn much from patiently allowing your feelings to emerge and understanding the nature of your dynamics with other people. Do not let yourself squelch this awakening for the sake of plowing forward with work and achievements. In fact, the self knowledge that you gain in this month will improve all areas of your life.

Key Garden Colors: Pale Yellow, Auburn, Baby Pink

Flower/Herb to Seek Out This Month: Sunflowers, Sweet Pea, Euphorbia, Lemon Leaf, Lemon Balm

Aquarius (January 20 – February 18): Your sleep could be a bit disrupted this month as an intense lunation passes through your 12th house of the subconscious. Given this aspect is connected to a number of other planets, this is an opportunity to become very aware of what is bubbling to the surface of your mind. It’s important to be open and trusting of intuitions, psychic flashes, and inspirations. Information coming from within to your conscious mind now is important for your self knowledge, and answers you have been seeking could be revealed through meditation. It’s key to be calm and self-nurturing during this time, so you can benefit from this newfound wisdom.

Key Garden Colors: Periwinkle Blue, Spruce, and Gold

Flower/Herb to Seek Out This Month: Forget-Me-Nots, Sweet Pea, Spruce, Mountain Laurel, Echinacea

Pisces (February 19 – March 20): With a lot of action happening from Mars greeting a Full Moon, your social houses light up this month. It could be a very special time for passionate pursuits, whether they be creative or romantic. July is the best time to step out with friends and make new acquaintances, either for reasons of networking or love. Your ruler Neptune in your sign gets a hot connection from Venus in your 4th house, so don’t let anything get in the way of what could be a steamy adventure. Later in the month, relationships could get serious, so relax and let it happen.

Key Garden Colors: Crimson and White

Flower/Herb to Seek Out This Month: Roses, Crape Myrtle, Coxcomb, Vanilla