#48 Welcome to July 2024, a month filled with significant astrological events including retrogrades, karmic relationship aspects, and a powerful meeting of Mars and Uranus. Tune in as Jill and Carina dive into the cosmic energies influencing us this month.New Moon Challenge: Find the dates for the IG lives at the end of the show notes - We can't wait to meet you there!Early July:Neptune Station on July 2 at 29°55' Pisces: Explore inspiration vs. distraction under Neptune's furthest reach in our lifetime.July 2: Sun in Cancer Squares the Nodes at 11Emotional sensitivity and reactivity might spike.Mercury in Leo demands attention while opposing Pluto. Venus in Cancer trines Saturn in Pisces, creating stability in water signs.Ayurveda Kitchen TipJuly 5/6: New Moon in Cancer (6:57 PM EST at 14°23') Mars in Taurus sextiles Saturn in Pisces, enhancing goal achievement energy. Jupiter in Gemini offers social opportunities. Physical, mental, and behavioral traits of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha imbalances. Digestion characteristics for each dosha.July 7-10Jupiter in Gemini Aspects Mercury in Leo trines Jupiter and the Nodes, fostering positive relationship momentum. Romantic Ayurvedic MealMid-July 12-15Venus in Leo Opposite Pluto in AquariusPotential power struggles and dark energy.Long Moon void from July 13 (6:49 PM EST) to July 14 (10:53 AM EST).The Slow Down to Speed Up conceptJuly 16: Mercury Enters Retrograde Zone at 21° Leo 25'The “shadow zone" + Calming Breathing TechniqueJuly 17-21: Positive Sun and Mars Aspects Sun in Cancer moving into Leo sends positive energy to Mars. Fire signs receive a green light for action.Yoga posture to creating and preserve energy July 19-20: Mars in Taurus Aspects Pluto in Aquarius Time for practical magic and taking action.Koshas (Layers of Being) meditationJuly 22-25: Sun Opposite Pluto Potential power struggles with public figures. Mercury in Virgo enhances mental energy.July 26: Another Long Moon Void (6:14 PM EST)July 30: Saturn Retrograde Reflect, redo, and repair areas in Pisces. Ayurveda's perspective on work-life balance.Join our New Moon Challenge on IG on the following dates:9 AM EST / 3 PM CESTSaturday, July 6thMonday, July 8thWednesday, July 10thFriday, July 12thMonday, July 15thWednesday, July 17thFriday, July 19th(Sunday, July 21stCarina's IG and Jill's IGJoin Jill's Portugal retreatDiscover more about Carina's work here:HORMONE THRIVE - My signature program for slow living, Ayurvedic self-care practices, healthy habits and natural hormone balance.Free Metabolism Course - Optimise your metabolism and heal your digestive problems with AyurvedaYoutubeInstagram