Uranus enters Gemini for the first time since the 1940s this July, completing a historic 7-year astrological transition. In this episode, astrologer Tony Howard breaks down what this rare planetary shift means for you, plus essential guidance for navigating Mercury retrograde in Leo and the powerful Saturn-Neptune conjunction.

In This Episode:

• Why Uranus in Gemini represents the final piece of our new outer planet configuration
• How this shift from fixed earth to mutable air changes the game entirely
• The US Uranus return in 2027 and what it means for freedom of speech
• Mercury retrograde in Leo (July 17-31) and the transformative cazimi conjunction on July 31st
• Saturn and Neptune stationing retrograde - time to wake up from the illusion
• The information wars and how to navigate truth in an age of misinformation
• Best and worst dates for taking important actions this July
• Who's most affected: early degree planets in cardinal, fixed, and mutable signs

Key July 2025 Dates Mentioned:

• July 1: Favorable for early morning actions
• July 4-12: Avoid major decisions
• July 17: Mercury stations retrograde in Leo
• July 31: Powerful Sun-Mercury cazimi conjunction at 9° Leo

Big Picture Themes: This new Uranus-Neptune-Pluto configuration won't happen again for another 84 years. We're witnessing the birth of a completely new astrological era - one that requires us to surf these cosmic waves with consciousness and respect for their transformative power.

If you have planets in early degrees of any sign, you're particularly called to step up during this transition. Tony shares practical wisdom for working with these intense energies rather than being overwhelmed by them.

Resources Mentioned:

• Astrology University events and webinars
• Previous episodes on Saturn-Neptune conjunction
• "Don't Bite the Hook" episode on Mars square Uranus

Website: www.astrologyuniversity.com

This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes. Astrological insights are not a substitute for professional advice.

We’ve been talking about the rare Saturn-Neptune conjunction for months—and in this episode, I explore it from a fresh angle: how this transit is showing up in your mental space, your relationship with your inner critic, and the path toward deeper spiritual clarity.

You’ll also hear:

• What the Saturn-Neptune dynamic can teach us about mental health, shame, and compassion
  
  
• Why Thunderbolts, the new Marvel film, gives us a surprisingly powerful metaphor for this conjunction
  
  
• How Jupiter’s move into Cancer shifts the tone from analysis to empathy
  
  
• What Mercury out of bounds in Cancer means for communication, intuition, and emotional logic
  
  
• And key dates to work with the energy of June’s major transits
  
  

Whether you’re navigating emotional overwhelm, craving spiritual structure, or just trying to make sense of it all, this month’s astrology offers a mix of grounding insight and soulful perspective.

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In this illuminating conversation, astrologer Mark Jones joins host Tony Howard to explore the profound philosophical contributions of Dane Rudhyar to modern astrology. They discuss how Rudhyar's humanistic approach transformed predictive astrology into a tool for self-actualization and spiritual growth.

Mark explains how Rudhyar, influenced by 20th century psychology and his background as a classical composer, developed key concepts including the "seed principle" and cyclical time. They explore how Rudhyar viewed birth charts not as static deterministic blueprints but as symbolic representations of potential that unfolds through time—comparing it to an acorn containing the pattern for the oak tree it might become.

This episode offers valuable insights into how Rudhyar's vision of astrology as "a yoga with one's destiny" continues to influence contemporary astrological practice, providing a framework that balances cosmic patterns with human agency. Perfect for both astrology enthusiasts and those interested in the intersection of psychology, spirituality, and cosmic symbolism.