July

General Overview:  Mercury retrograde, which takes up more than the entire second half of the month, dominates this month of July. However, Mercury has begun to "slow down" as it were, during the first part, so this is an especially good time to go with the flow. Appointments may get changed or canceled, old friends may resurface and lost objects be returned. It is important to scan all contracts or documents carefully; mistakes can be made and easily overlooked. Unless you must, buy nothing new, especially machinery. However if you are replacing something you will do just fine. It's all about the RE aspect of retrograde Mercury.

The Full Moon in Capricorn on the 3rd brings the growth half of the Moon cycle to completion and begins the pruning half. From full to new Moon on the 19th focus on what needs to be eliminated for better accomplishment of goals. Mars' entry into Libra indicates an active emphasis on the law, as well as marital issues. On the 4th, ideas abound and opportunities for unique or unusual communications are in the wind.

There are no more important aspects until the 13th when Uranus makes its station and turns Retrograde. This would be a day when the unexpected might present unforeseen opportunities. Underline the 14th when Mercury turns retrograde and an expanded Jupiter could incline people to errors in estimation. Travel plans could get changed, any items purchased now may have to be returned, appointments may be postponed or rescheduled.

The 16th, 17th and 18th present a mixed bag. An expanded Mars providing energy toward outreach is followed by a Pluto constraint that could lead to anger or violence resulting from too much too soon. Mind the flow of energy and try to moderate activity to suit it. The 18th brings confusion of direction. The 19th brings us to the New moon when a renewed start on unfinished business or projects may be made. Make New Moon wishes around creativity and romantic efforts.

The 21st and 22nd bring opportunities for original thought and action, along with the entry of the Sun into Leo for the most expansive aspect of the summer season. The 24th and 25th would be fine days for travel especially for pleasure and discovery. A pleasant Sun/Mercury aspect on the 28th enhances communication and imagination, while the 30th and 31st provide unexpected blessings and an opportunity to make an important and beneficial choice.
 

4th of July Independence Day United States - (July 4th)

- July 2012 -
Happy Canada Day! - (July 1st)

Bastille Day (France) - July 14th

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Sun 1st Canada Day Celebrates the creation of the dominion of Canada (Fact The History of Canada Day) - A happy Moon in Sagittarius begins this month with cheerful energy.
Mon 2nd Travel and/or exploration is featured. The evening becomes serious and focused, with Full Moon energy building.
Tue 3rd Full Moon energy culminates and Mars moves into Libra, highlighting action on legal issues and partnerships.
Wed 4th Independence Day - Happy Fourth of July United States (Fact The History of Independence Day (United States) -  Celebrations today have a potential to be both harmonious and unusual.
Thur 5th Independence Day Venezuela (Fact The History of Independence Day (Venezuela) - Moon is in quirky Aquarius and we march to our individual drummers. 
Fri 6th Seek the company of friends and work together for a good cause.
Sat 7th Sympathy and help for those limited or afflicted is featured today.
Sun 8th Mystical moments are possible with the Moon in mysterious Pisces.
Mon 9th Independence Day Argentina (Fact The History of Independence Day (Argentina) - Moon in initiating Aries suggests starting projects or scheduling their beginning
Tue 10th Energy abounds for athletic activities or active physical efforts.
Wed 11th Plan to be working on anything you can sharpen up, mentally or physically. 
Thur 12th Take care of anything that requires steady attention. Gardening is featured. Prepare for Mercury retrograde.
Fri 13th Uranus stations and turns retrograde today: Expect a return of the unexpected!
Sat 14th Bastille Day France (Fact The History of Bastille Day (France) - Mercury is stationary retrograde today. Restart stalled projects, reorganize and prune and eliminate.
Sun 15th Clarity can be helpful in choosing what to keep—be firm, yet kind.
Mon 16th Communication is featured today, check accuracy carefully. Expansion followed by retraction may confuse issues.
Tue 17th Walk carefully the thin line between excess and a feeling of deprivation or dismay leading to anger.
Wed 18th Sudden action can lead to unusual results. Be mindful; beware confusion.
Thur 19th Ramadan (begins at sundown in the Middle East/Europe but starts a day later in North America, see below for details) - New Moon in Cancer highlights the home and caring. Make New Moon wishes for whatever is needed there.
Fri 20th Moon in hearty Leo lures us all to play and have fun in the Sun.
Sat 21st Moon in organized Virgo suggests a day for tidying and clearing. Look to discover a unique gift.
Sun 22nd The 99th Tour De France starts June 30th and runs thru July 22nd 2012 (Fact Info on the Tour De France) -  Sun into Leo now asks us all to take it easy, spend time playing, and allow for romance to bloom. This day brings great creative energy.
Mon 23rd Moon in poetic Libra urges us toward the appreciation of beauty and the opportunity to create art.
Tue 24th Great ideas abound, take the time to explore their feasibility.
Wed 25th Commonwealth Day Puerto Rico (Fact The History of Commonwealth Day (Puerto Rico) - Uranus singing to Mercury retrograde could bring new ways to communicate or a restructuring of written work.
Thur 26th Moon in sexy Scorpio increases passion of all sorts.
Fri 27th Dig into a mystery or get to the bottom of one.
Sat 28th Independence Day Peru (Fact The History of Independence Day (Peru) - Ideas abound; take notes. Enjoy great conversations, gatherings.
Sun 29th Moon in philosophical Sagittarius suggests interesting discussions.
Mon 30th Moon in ambitious Capricorn suggests climbing mountains. Unexpected gifts may come.
Tue 31st Expect the unexpected in the form of happy choices to be made.


     Tour De France - (Starts June 30th and runs thru July 22nd 2012)



 

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- July 2012 -
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July is National Hot Dog Month (United States)   
National Hot Dog Month

 

Holidays &  Other Interesting events happening in JULY:
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Events in July: 
  • The Tour De France starts July 2nd-24th 2011.
  • July is National Ice Cream Month and is celebrated by the U.S every July. This month was designated as national ice cream month by Ronald Reagan in 1984. He also appointed the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day.
  • July is also Haemochromatosis screening month, also spelled hemochromatosis, is a hereditary disease characterized by improper dietary iron metabolism (making it a iron overload disorder), which causes the accumulation of iron in a number of body tissues. Iron accumulation can eventually cause end organ damage, most importantly in the pancreas manifesting as diabetes, and liver failure.
  • National Hot Dog Month
  • National Ice Cream Month is celebrated during July in the United States.
  • National Grilling Month
  • National Parks & Recreation Month
  • Tanabata, a Japanese traditional seasonal "make-a-wish" celebration, July 7th
  • The Major League Baseball All-Star Game is played in the middle of July on a Tuesday. The days surrounded the All-Star Game, Monday and Wednesday are the only days in a calendar year where there are no Major Sport games being played


Week Long Events in July: None


Other Names For July:
  • In the Irish Calendar the month is called Iúil and is the third and last month of the summer season.
  • The Welsh name for July is Gorffennhaf which means end of the summer.
  • In Finnish, the month is called heinäkuu, meaning "month of grass".


July is the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days


July was renamed for Julius Caesar, who was born in that month. Previously, it was called Quintilis in Latin, since it was the fifth month in the ancient Roman calendar, before January became the first month of the calendar year (the year when displayed as twelve months in order) during the time of the decemvirs about 450 BC. In the pagan wheel of the year July ends at or near to Lughnasadh in the northern hemisphere and Imbolc in the southern hemisphere


July 1st is Canada Day. Celebrates the creation of the dominion of Canada (Fact The History of Canada Day)


July 4th is Independence Day - Happy Fourth of July in United States (Fact The History of Independence Day (United States)


Independence Day in Venezuela is July 5th (Fact The History of Independence Day (Venezuela)


Tanabata is celebrated July 7th in Japan. Tanabata (七夕 tanabata), meaning "Evening of the Seventh") is a Japanese star festival, derived from the Chinese star festival, Qi Xi (七夕 "The Night of Sevens")．It celebrates the meeting of Orihime (Vega) and Hikoboshi (Altair). The Milky Way, a river made from stars that crosses the sky, separates these lovers, and they are allowed to meet only once a year on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month of the lunisolar calendar. Since the stars come out at night, the celebration is held at night.


Independence Day in Argentina is July 9th (Fact The History of Independence Day (Argentina)


Independence Day in Bahamas is July 10th (Fact The History of Independence Day (Bahamas)


Julius Caesar's birthday is July 13th 100 BC


Bastille Day in France is July 14th (Fact The History of Bastille Day (France)


Bon Festival in Japan, July 13-16 (dates vary). Bon Festival is a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the departed (deceased) spirits of one's ancestors.


The The 83rd 2012 Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game is played in the middle of July on a Tuesday (July 10th for 2012). The days surrounded the All-Star Game, Monday and Wednesday are the only days in a calendar year where there are no Major Sport games being played.  Official Site: MLB.Com All Star Game


Ramadan (begins sundown) (July 19th 2012) Ramadan in 2012 starts on Thursday, the 19th of July and will continue for 30 days until Saturday, the 18th of August. Based on sightability in North America, in 2012 Ramadan will start in North America a day later - on Friday, the 20th of July.


Marine Day (海の日 Umi no hi?), also known as 'Ocean Day', is a Japanese national holiday celebrated on the third Monday in July (July 20th 2009). Many people take advantage of the holiday and summer weather to take a beach trip. As it is a modern secular holiday, there are no traditional ceremonies associated with the day.


First man lands on the moon was July 20th 1969.


The 99th Tour De France starts June 30th and runs thru July 22nd 2012 (Fact Info on the Tour De France, Official website Tour De France )


Pioneer Day in Utah is celebrated July 24th.


Commonwealth Day in Puerto Rico is July 25th (Fact The History of Commonwealth Day (Puerto Rico)


Feast of St. James is July 25th 


Independence Day in Peru is July 28th (Fact The History of Independence Day (Peru)


July begins on the same day of the week as April every year and also January in leap years.


July in the Northern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent to January in the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa.


July's flower is the water lily or larkspur.


July's birthstone is the Ruby.
More: Bizarre & Unique Holidays for (July):
ThinkQuest.Org - Holiday Insights.Com - Brownie Locks

 

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