Surprise Opportunity to Connect: First Quarter Moon in Libra & The Ace of Pentacles
Daily horoscope for Wednesday, July 2, 2025
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Good afternoon, friends!
Well, Venus is just two degrees away from her conjunction with Uranus on Friday, and this archetypal combo is already showing up in my life while on vacation. My 18-year-old daughter flew back to North Carolina this morning to meet up with her boyfriend—our trip has been delayed by my husband’s work, which in turn delayed her summer plans with her sweetheart.
We were supposed to be home by now, but we’re still in California, working. Venus can represent women in our lives—lovers, sisters, aunts, daughters—and Uranus symbolizes sudden upsets, disruptions, and wild spontaneity. So as an astrologer, I’m not surprised... but as a mom, I’m a little surprised, LOL!
What this means for the newsletter is that I’ll be extending my “vacation mode” until July 17th, which is when I think I’ll be home. I hope these shorter newsletters have still felt fulfilling, and thank you for your understanding and flexibility. 💗
Okay, let’s get into...the astrology
(all times are in Eastern time unless mentioned otherwise)
WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2025 — The Summary
Today may feel like a turning point in the storyline, punctuated by a decisive act, a physical gesture, or a social moment that stirs something in you. You may feel like you are craving connection with other people, seeking out public gatherings with friends or lovers, intent on having a good time, and making memories together.
There could be times today when you find your ideas and beliefs clash with others, but most people will aim to keep things pleasant rather than confrontational. It’s a festive, friendly, and indulgent-feeling day. Just watch your wallet, appetite, or other cravings—you may be tempted to overdo it in the name of fun.
There’s some tension in relationships, even if you’ve recently made attempts to smooth out the rough edges. Things may still feel a bit crinkled. But today isn’t about digging into all those deep feelings—it’s a day to lean into togetherness and celebration. With July 4th just around the corner here in America, the timing feels right. So enjoy the fun and festivities!
Wednesday’s Transit Times
The Moon is in Libra all day: focus on your relationships, creating harmony, and cultivating beauty.
3:24 am - Moon Square Jupiter
6:29 am - Moon Sextile Mercury
3:30 pm - Moon Square Sun- First Quarter Moon at 11°Libra 09'
7:31 pm - Moon SesquiSquare Venus
10:49 pm - Moon SesquiSquare Uranus
Transit Spotlight: First Quarter Moon in Libra
Today’s First Quarter Moon in Libra marks a crisis point in the lunar cycle—a moment of forward movement on the intentions seeded at last week’s New Moon in Cancer. In Libra, this brings up your priorities regarding your relationships—romantic, platonic, and professional—and the need to feel at home, secure, and comfortable within them.
The Virgo Moon at the start of the week may have helped you tidy up and prep your space, and now you are ready to invite friends and family over for a get-together! It’s time to socialize. :)
You can see the Moon in Libra on the left-hand side of the chart above, halfway between the 9 o’clock and 10 o’clock positions. The Sun is on the upper right of the chart at about 1 o’clock, co-present with Jupiter.
The Libra Moon brings charm, diplomacy, and the desire to connect. This lunar energy thrives in group settings, building bonds through shared experiences. With the Libra Moon in the inferior position to the Sun in Cancer, the next week could be a social one, and that social aspect could be an attempt to create an extended network of safety and security through community, connection, and friendship.
By the time of the First Quarter Moon, she will have completed a square to Jupiter and a sextile to Mercury, symbolizing the need to assert our ideas and beliefs about things, but in a diplomatic and agreeable way. The Moon square Jupiter can amplify desires and indulgences, but with the Moon in sextile to Mercury, all expenditures and the like will be chalked up as part of the price of the fun, or as part of the opportunity presented to you. Mercury’s influence can help us make sense of it all and communicate with clarity.
In the evening, the Moon is applying to sesquiquadrates to both Venus and Uranus, emphasizing the relationship tension that is in the air, stirring the pot, as they say, and pushing us to make decisions about our romantic and platonic engagements. Don’t make any final decisions just yet, as this aspect represents delays and setbacks, so have patience and give your relationship time to grow and evolve—you can’t force things to bloom—and that includes love.
Venus, as the ruler of Libra, is the dispositor of this Moon. That means the actions we take today could directly affect our most important relationships.
Whatever seeds you planted a week ago with the New Moon in Cancer, now it is time for the next step. You may be taking action today, or you may be realizing the ball that started rolling a week ago. You may also be tending to home and family matters, managing logistics, or gathering with others to nurture connection and create belonging.
It’s not just about effort—it’s about engagement. Are you showing up in ways that make love and care tangible?
First Quarter Moon Journal Prompts
What are you taking action toward today?
What are you noticing taking shape?
How are you connecting with the people you love?
Mini-Horoscopes — Find Your Rising Sign
Here’s where the First Quarter Moon lands in your chart, according to your rising sign. Find your rising sign and look to these house topics for where you might feel movement, decisions, or energy stirring.
Aries —seventh house of marriage, partnerships, and legal matters.
Taurus — sixth house of stress, health issues, employees or co-workers, and pets.
Gemini —fifth house of pregnancy, children, creativity, and recreational activities.
Cancer —fourth house of family, roots, and property.
Leo — third house of siblings, communication, and local travel.
Virgo — second house of money and possessions.
Libra — first house of self, health, and character.
Scorpio —twelfth house of blind spots, large animals, hidden enemies, and mental health.
Sagittarius —eleventh house of friends, allies, groups, and wishes.
Capricorn — tenth house of career, praxis, and the mother.
Aquarius — ninth house of foreign travel, higher education, and beliefs.
Pisces —eighth house of shared resources, inheritance, debt, and death.
I wish you all a Happy First Quarter Moon!
The Tarot
Let’s see what the cards have to say…
What is the guidance for today?
Ace of Pentacles
This card is about sudden, surprising opportunities coming out of the blue that offer a tangible new beginning— a financial gift, a career offer, or a new profitable idea! Something fun and new that brings a new beginning in a material way.
This ties into the First Quarter Moon —in square to Jupiter and sextile to Mercury—you may be handed a gift or financial opportunity today—delivered by a speech, a courageous pitch, or a bold conversation. What you do with it is up to you!
✨ I’d love to hear how this shows up for you—drop a comment if it resonates!
I hope this is helpful.
Until tomorrow,
AstroMommy
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How it shows up remains to be seen. But the tablecloth has been lifted and all the crumbs have been shaken off! Ready to begin the next serving!