July arrives with a bang.

This week we're unpacking the astrology of July- plus some extra details about July 1st to the 4th, including a powerful Jupiter–Chiron square, Mars meeting Uranus, Mars sextile Neptune, the first of many long Void of Course Moons, and why the entire month may feel like **stop... go... stop... go.**

We also explore:

* Why grounding yourself isn't optional this month. * How nostalgia and Mercury in Cancer and Mercury Retrograde may bring old memories, people and stories back into your life. * Why small changes can completely alter your future direction. * How Uranus creates pattern interruptions—and why that's often exactly what you need. * Practical ways to work with this week's astrology instead of getting swept away by it.

Whether you're new to astrology or have been studying for years, our goal is always the same: to help you understand the energy so you can work *with* it instead of against it (or in some cases, running from it).

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction & July overview 00:54 The major astrological shifts carrying into July 02:00 Working with the outer planets this month 03:35 The Seth Meyers story & transpersonal astrology 04:40 Why grounding is essential in July 05:53 The month's many Void of Course Moons 06:40 How to use Void of Course periods effectively 09:20 Nostalgia, Cancer season & old memories returning 12:00 Does astrology happen to us? 14:40 Finding meaning during difficult transits 17:00 Mercury in Cancer & emotional revisiting 19:30 Week One begins: Jupiter square Chiron 21:50 Canada Day, Independence Day & collective themes 23:10 The first Void of Course Moon (July 3) 25:20 Preparing for the July 4 energy 27:20 The Lunar Nodes station direct 30:30 Mars conjunct Uranus & Mars sextile Neptune 32:20 Brilliant ideas—or brilliant delusions? 34:30 A coyote story about pattern interruption 38:10 Why tiny changes create massive results 40:40 Uranus in Gemini and the next eight years 41:30 Final thoughts & preparing for July

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The Astrology of June 21–30, 2026 + A Look at the Solstice

In this episode of Sky Notes, Tracy Quinlan and Lillian explore the astrology of the June Solstice and the final days of June.

The Summer Solstice marks a major turning point in the year, and this chart suggests we're entering a season of transition, reflection, nostalgia, and collective change. Together, we unpack the Solstice chart, discuss themes of pruning and purification, and explore what happens when Cancer season amplifies memory, belonging, and the stories we tell ourselves about the past.

We also cover:

✨ The June 21 Summer Solstice ✨ Sun trine the North Node ✨ Sun square Neptune ✨ Venus trine Saturn ✨ Sun quincunx Pluto ✨ Mars sextile Jupiter ✨ Mars entering Gemini ✨ Mercury Retrograde in Cancer ✨ Mars square the Nodes ✨ The Capricorn Full Moon ✨ Jupiter's final days in Cancer before entering Leo

This period may feel emotional, nostalgic, creative, and at times overwhelming. We discuss practical ways to work with the energy, including grounding practices, energetic hygiene, creativity, reflection, and giving yourself permission to revisit old stories with new understanding.

Whether you're looking for guidance, insight, or simply a broader perspective on the astrology unfolding around us, we hope this conversation helps you navigate the weeks ahead with a little more awareness and intention.

Thanks for listening, and we'll see you next week for another episode of Sky Notes. 00:00 Introduction 00:24 June 21 Solstice Overview 02:00 Why the Solstice Matters 05:30 Solstice Themes: What Stays and What Goes 08:40 Saturn, Neptune & Collective Shifts 12:00 Nostalgia, Jupiter & Looking Back 14:40 Sun Trine North Node 17:30 Nostalgia, Memory & Meaning 24:20 Sun Square Neptune 25:20 Cleansing, Rest & Energetic Hygiene 29:50 Venus Trine Saturn 31:00 Sun Quincunx Pluto 37:10 Mars Sextile Jupiter 37:45 Mars Enters Gemini 40:40 Mercury Retrograde Begins 42:10 Mars Squares the Nodes 43:30 Capricorn Full Moon 46:00 Revisiting Old Stories 47:40 Jupiter's Final Days in Cancer 49:00 Grounding Through Change 52:20 Venus in Leo & Knowing What You Want 54:30 Solstice, Sacrifice & Sharing 57:00 Final Thoughts on the Summer Ahead 58:20 Closing

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In this episode of Sky Notes we talk about the astrology of June 14-20. There’s tension - a New Moon that wants you to start while the rest of the month is busy finishing stuff - runs through the whole third week of June.

Tracy and Lillian walk through the week of June 14-20: the Gemini New Moon at 24 degrees, Venus running her gauntlet through Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, and the big one - Chiron leaving Aries to dip a toe into Taurus. Along the way they get into root chakras and cranial sacral work, why this year's short supply of earth makes grounding a conscious choice, a Venus-in-Leo "fly your freak flag" pep talk and more.

Plus: what "healing" actually means when you call Chiron the wounded healer, and the Gen X childhood thread that fits Chiron in Aries a little too well.

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Timestamps

0:00 Welcome - the week of June 14-20 0:42 A New Moon that opens by ending 1:40 Dark-moon intuition 2:53 Why grounding is the assignment this month 5:53 Inside the New Moon chart: a private start 6:43 Venus in Leo intercepted, Jupiter rising 8:00 A new Venus-Jupiter cycle: plant and play 8:51 Mercury-Mars: what to carry, what to drop 9:58 Leo, leadership, and what counts as power 10:40 Venus sextile Uranus: fly your freak flag 12:21 Venus opposite Pluto: self-worth and truth to power 15:53 Monday - Venus-Uranus perfects (and a fashion tangent) 17:11 Tuesday - Venus trine Neptune and the escape hatch 20:53 Wednesday - the Pluto reality check 24:53 Friday - Chiron leaves Aries after 40+ years 30:35 Chiron in Taurus, and next week's Solstice #astrology #weeklyastrology #NewMoonInGemini #ChironInTaurus #VenusOppositePluto #SkyNotes

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