WELCOME TO KAT LANE'S ASTROCAST, A WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE FORECAST THAT HELPS YOU PLAN BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON.

KAT'S OVERVIEW FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 14

To find out the Cosmic Climate for each day, click on the sign links in the overview below or the sign buttons that follow it. Remember, the Cosmic Climate affects us all, regardless of what sign we happen to be. New to the AstroCast? Check out How It Works.

Rising Tide
MONDAY will be teeming with possibilities as the imaginative Pisces Moon aligns with artsy Venus and a prolific Jupiter. This trio of creativity and positivity is the rising tide that lifts all spirits, inspiring the belief you can achieve anything you set your mind to. Needless to say, this this should be a very productive day. Just don’t waste it trying to start something new. With the Moon waning in strength, this energy is better spent pursuing ways to complete works in progress. Feel free to seek out more romantic pursuits come evening, when sexy Mars will be flirting with this starry-eyed Moon, making Monday the best date day and night this week!
That uplifting Pisces Moon carries over into TUESDAY, when it will be lit by a fiery Mars and the blazing Sun. This sizzling surge adds the clarity, moxie and drive dreamy Pisces often lacks, when left to its own devices. If you have a special project that’s been stuck on a back burner, this is the time to turn up the heat. Use it or lose it, because at 1:10p, the Moon flames out and goes Void for the rest of the day. Read all about the dos and don’ts of the Void Moon here.

Holding Fire
You’ll be revved up and rarin’ to go on WEDNESDAY, when a vibrant and very well-connected (cosmically speaking), Aries Moon rushes in. With positive support from innovative Uranus, visionary Neptune and resourceful Pluto, you’ll have all the backing you need to succeed. You’ll even have disciplined Saturn, riding shotgun with this headstrong Moon, to keep you focused and on track, making this a great time to develop some of your most innovative ideas. The hard part will be restraining yourself from acting on them. With the Moon waning in strength and Mercury slowing to a crawl, launching any new schemes now would be an exercise in futility.
That same restriction applies for THURSDAY, when the gung-ho Aries Moon will be jazzed by sociable Venus and outgoing Mercury. While this gregarious duo encourages you to circulate and expand your influence, this is not the time to be starting relationships. Rather than attempting to court new prospects, focus on reconnecting with former clients and associates and reminding everyone of how brilliant you are. Reaching out under such a convivial vibe practically guarantees you’ll leave them with a glowing impression. Make the most of it.

MercAlert! Mercury Goes Retrograde
At 12:45a, on FRIDAY, we enter the three-week celestial time warp known as Mercury’s Retrograde. The actual day Mercury shifts into reverse tends to be especially trying, because when this quicksilver orb comes to a halt, so do we. When Mercury’s mangling communications and snarling traffic (real and virtual), there's nothing virtual about the aggravation it causes. (Read all about this Retrograde here.) Happily, the laidback Taurus Moon will be on hand to ease us into this more “leisurely” pace. And, if we have to suffer a standstill, a summer Friday in July is not the worst time. Since nothing of importance is likely to be accomplished, or should even be attempted, this would be an excellent day to play hooky and get a jump on the weekend. To that end, a vivacious Venus and high-spirited Jupiter will be creating the perfect party vibe. Let the revelry begin!

WEEKEND FORECAST
It will be “no work, all play” this weekend.  SATURDAY’s Taurus Moon will be unusually energetic, thanks to a peppy Mars and vibrant Sun, lighting a fire under its tail. This should be an enjoyable, lively day and, weather permitting, great for all sorts of outdoor activities, from sports to picnics.
With no less than four favorable planets spurring it on, SUNDAY’s Gemini Moon puts us all in the mood for socializing and promises to deliver another fun-filled day. This spirited Moon is all about hanging with friends and having a good time. And since Mercury is now winging backward, it would be a great day for a reunion with family and friends you haven’t seen for a while. Enjoy!