The new moon on Monday 4 July 2016 is at 13 degrees Cancer. The new moon July 2016 astrology is dominated by the major planetary aspect of 2016 with aspects to Saturn square Neptune. This means the fear, paranoia and intolerance will continue for at least another four weeks.
However, a positive aspect pattern linking new moon July 2016 to Saturn and Neptune gives you the tools to resolve a major problem area in your life associated with anxiety, guilt and fear. Feelings of inadequacy or weakness can be overcome during this moon phase of learning and growth.
New Moon Meaning
A new moon represents the end of one cycle and the beginning of a new 28 day cycle. Sun conjunct Moon means all possibilities are on the table. You can rightly put yourself in the forefront of new plans for the future. Old habits, behaviors and beliefs can be questioned as you search for new and inventive ways to make progress. This is the ideal time to make a fresh start and start writing down a to-do list.
However, the impulsive and enthusiastic nature of a new moon means that not all new projects will succeed. The influence of a new moon lasts for four weeks up to the next new moon, in this case, until the new moon on 2 August 2016.  The best time for making a fresh start and for beginning new projects is during the first two weeks of a new moon cycle. This waxing phase of the moon lasts from July 4 to the July 19 full moon.
New Moon July 2016 Astrology
The July 4 New Moon at 12°53′ Cancer forms two strong aspects to Saturn and Neptune, the major planetary influence this year. You can see its association with fear and paranoia in politics at the moment, as well as religious extremism in the Middle East. At the personal level it represents a problem area in your life related to foreboding, grief or disappointment.
The new moon July 2016 astrology chart below shows how this moon phase links up with the Saturn Neptune square in a favorable way to help you resolve this problem which is causing so much worry and concern. Phobias are common with this aspect which can include depression, social anxiety and eating disorders. The triangle aspect pattern shown below allows you get over any feelings of inadequacy while learning how to transcend guilt and fear.
New Moon July 2016 Astrology
New Moon July 2016 Aspect Pattern
The dominant triangle aspect pattern is one of the Huber’s [1] learning triangles that include a red, blue and green aspect. It represents growth problems that affect the whole personality, influencing all areas of life. The growth and transformation process is slower but more profound than with smaller learning triangles.
The red square aspect shows a regular and drastic experience of conflict due to feelings of inadequacy because of a certain problem.
The green quincunx aspect is the next step where the problem is initially dealt with. Searching for a solution can lead to change in self-image.
The blue trine aspect is the desired state of harmony that comes from creative problem solving. Ego transformation results in a more dominant and influential personality.
The rotation direction of the above crisis mechanism: conflict — striving for solution — harmonization, is clockwise, or backward through the zodiac. This retrograde direction means that many experiences are required to achieve the necessary leaning and development.
Saturn square Neptune is the conflict or drama caused by leaving a certain problem to fester. It could be a separation, setback or some disappointment which is made worse by guilt, worry, depression or paranoia. Psychological fears may be so strong that they become debilitating, making it even more difficult to fix the problem. Patience and focusing on the basics is required. You should take a more practical and defensive approach to life and not be too optimistic.
Sun quincunx Saturn involves searching for a solution and transforming your image. This may involve testing the limits between your own needs versus your duties. Gaining self-respect and the respect of others though achievement in your career is a good way forward. However, there may be times when self-reliant and reserve gives way to reckless disregard. While the use of a crutch will help during periods of sadness and loneliness, addiction can make it more difficult to regain the inner confidence required to advance.
Sun trine Neptune brings a spiritual state of harmony through creative self-expression. You may realize that achieving your goals and dreams is of prime importance before you can be of help to others. Strong faith and morals means you need not sacrifice your owns needs or level of comfort. Your path to success can be helped by a strong self belief even psychic impressions, which would be more accurate now.
Moon trine Neptune sensitizes your emotions, imagination and creativity. You may dream up or fantasize about an ideal partner but are just as likely to meet someone special now. Relationships formed under this influence would have a soul mate feel to them. Your intuition should be especially strong now so you should pay extra attention to any psychic impressions. Friends may come to you for comforting or a shoulder to cry on.
Mercury trine Neptune is the perfect aspect for creative problem solving. Added to the trine aspects above, you will be extremely sensitive to all vibrational energy which includes what others feel and think. If not psychic then you can at lest rely on a very strong intuition to guide you in choosing the right path forward. You should be able to clearly visualize all the possibilities you discovered during the searching phase of the quincunx.
This is not the end of the learning cycle or transformation. Sun, Moon and Mercury at the green-blue corner of the triangle, where the solution to the problems is found, is very beneficial. As an added bonus there is also a special fixed star here to increase your odds of success.
New Moon July 2016 Conjunctions
Sun conjunct Moon puts the focus on the most personal areas of life, the home, feeling, emotions and close relationships, especially with women. The power of the Sun brings these deeper areas of life to the surface so that any problems that have been simmering in these areas can be resolved in a positive way. Emotional balance and a level-headed approach assist in recognizing and processing whatever fears and guilt have materialized due to the Saturn Neptune square.
Sun conjunct Mercury enhances your mental skills and provides a more rational, fact based assessment of any problems. Communication is another strong point which can be used in sharing ideas and seeking feedback. Your mind is on the ball which favors lots of interactions, clearing paperwork and bills, receiving and sending letters and emails, and short trips around town. This is an ideal time to make plans and initiate business deals, bargain, and buy and sell.
Moon conjunct Mercury adds more of an intuitive approach to the problem solving. You can more easily make close emotional attachments to other people, or enjoy reminiscing about the past with family members. This is a great opportunity to get things off your chest, especially relationship issues. Conversation with women and family members in particular will be emotionally nourishing.
Together, this combination of Sun, Moon and Mercury allows for a more holistic approach to dealing with any Saturn/Neptune crisis. Your new start represented by the new moon June 2016 should be well-informed and inclusive of loved ones. This is a great opportunity to leave behind your fears and guilt and other karmic baggage.
Fixed star Sirius at 14°18′ Cancer is well within orb of the 12°53′ Cancer New Moon. This brightest of stars has a planetary nature of Jupiter-Mars which is a sign of success. It gives honor, renown, wealth and devotion. Sirius makes you want to look after things. It has a reputation for making custodians, curators and guardians. The combination of Sun and Moon with Sirius is a good omen for success in business, good friendship and domestic harmony.
If New Moon July 2016Â directly impacts your horoscope decan you can read about its effect in your monthly horoscope. For more detail about how it affects your natal chart see Sun Transits.
Previous Moon Phase: Full Moon June 2016
Next Moon Phase: Full Moon July 2016
New Moon July 2016 Times and Dates
New York
London
Delhi
Sydney
4 July – 7:01 am
4 July – 12:01 pm
4 July – 4:31 pm
4 July – 9:01 pm
References
1. Aspect Pattern Astrology, Bruno and Louise Huber, 2005, p.202.
Hi! This new moon conjuncts my venus and sextile’s my vertex… what do you think I should expect, if anything? Thnx!! Feb16,1979 7:55PM in California
Sorry, I meant it’s opposite my Venus and trine my vertex…
Hi Lena, this should increase your need for companionship but you may face some competition or other problem in getting what you want. See Sun opposite Venus transit. You have Venus trine Saturn in your chart which helps greatly.
Very interesting, thank you Jamie! I’ve been looking forward to this new moon, I’ll be starting a workshop on another city exactly on that day and already have a lot of expectations. Doesn’t seem to touch my chart that strongly though, only saturn will be touching my venus and the new moon stellium opposite my neptune&uranus. It seems at least that I will learn a bunch and meet some deep connection peeps am I right?
Hmmm, now rechecking it I can see the new moon and neptune will be trine my MC & Pluto, social anxiety is already eating me up on this one!
Do you have Pluto conjunct MC?
Yes, I do. Not so happy about it though…
Take it by the horns!
Spot on Marco. Seeing you will be meeting new people the Saturn conjunct Venus transit will do that. It can result in very close karmic bonds.
New moon trine natal Mercury
Hi Jamie, someone with a cà ncer sun at 13 degree (conjunt mercury at 10 degree) at 11 House, opposite neptune at 4th, how will be afected by this new moon? new beginigs related in these areas?
thank you
This post is basically written specifically for you then. Sun on the star Sirius is very fortunate in your chart.
Great Blog…I Really like it…specially for lovely discussion
Thank you Julie!
My MC is 15 Cancer, I’m thinking career?
A very fortunate career too with Midheaven conjunct fixed star Canopus and/or Sirius.
Hello, Jamie –
Does the transiting NM affect planets/position that are progressed?
My progressed MC is @13 Cancer exactly. I’m long term unemployed and hoping that will change soon. My progressed Sun is @1 Aries 8H and my progressed Pars Fortunae is @29 Pisces 8H.
Thanks.
Crys
Good question Crys but I’m no expert on progressed charts. I use them in readings but only to support themes already found in standard transits. But I have a feeling you are right about a new moon kicking a progressed MC into action. There is also the chance of the very fortunate fixed star Sirius having some effect in your progressed chart (13 Cancer).
My sun is in Cancer at exactly 12° 55′ (at almost the exact degree and second as the Cancer New Moon (separated by maybe a few seconds)…my 27th birthday is on July 4th. I have been feeling the Pluto/Uranus square for the past 4-5 years and WOW have I gone through many major, major changes in that time-in every way. I have felt for the past 4-5 years (coinciding with my daughters date of birth and many other struggles that I have been going through) the intense energy and am very, very sensitive to Cosmic Energy(I have also been an intuitive student of astrology since I was about 10…perhaps due to the intense water influence in my birth chart). My intuition has always been very strong-since I was a child-but over the past few years, and especially the past year-6 months, it has developed into something so much more-psychic knowing. I have developed and grown so much in the past 4-5 years, two years, and especially the past 6-8 months that it is unreal and awesome and wonderful and scary at the same time. I am so excited for this New Moon in Cancer-at almost the exact degree and second of my sun and birth…one of, if not the most valuable lessons I have learned in these past 4 years is that EVERYTHING, even things that seem hard and are challenging, are happening for a reason. Especially the trials and tribulations and hard-learned lessons…they are happening for a purpose. That purpose is the enlightenment and awakening of your soul. Through that, each one of us can manifest our souls purpose. Once that happens, life becomes so much more than simply existing. It has the potential to become a soul experience worth having and an ABSOLUTE JOY to live! And the lesson I needed to learn most of all is that before one can do anything successfully (love others the way they deserve, nurture others, be successful, be happy and fulfilled) one MUST first love and nurture themselves!!! To all those reading this and in tune with the divine energy of the Cosmos-don’t stop believing…don’t give up hope! These past few years and especially these past 6-8 months and few years have been so incredibly challenging…but for those of us in the know/in tune with Cosmic Energy and Astrology, we know or have the feeling that these times of struggle and tribulations will most likely be the biggest, most important times of growth and inner-learning of our lives! As above, so below! May the power, loving energy and illuminating light of the Goddess and Moon be with all of you reading this!
Than you for your inspiration Shanna. You are going to have a powerful year ahead with a birthday new moon. All the best!
All very relevant Jamie with regard to Euro politics at present. Renegade Nigel Farage has transiting Venus Pluto opposition on Sirius and he certainly ruffled a few feathers in the EU parliament yesterday. He seems to have the ability to say very unpalatable things which others can’t face! In esoteric astrology, Sirius is referred to as the great instructor of mankind. It is said – “The Lords of Karma on our system are under the rule of a greater Lord of Karma on Sirius. We are governed by the Sirian Lord of Karma.” We live in interesting times!
Hi stranger. I loved watching his speech yesterday, so funny. Must make sure I have his chart in my files. At least maybe now you can give some preference to us of the Commonwealth.
Hi Jamie,I am 18.12.1981,Sagi decan 3…I m looking for a job after a break of 3years…I left my job in july2013…Now,I want to get back to work…Will this new moon help me in getting it?
This new moon does not affect your chart but the August 18 lunar eclipse sextile your Sun is a good sign.
Thank u so much Jamie
Hiii Jamie…There is something i did not understand in ur answer…i m sag decan3 as u say…my dob is 18.12.1981…U told me tat august will be a nice time for my job prospects…i wanted to know that do u see any relocation in place of residence in august due to a new job or any other reason…
Sorry I thought you were asking about a technique is astrology called relocation charts. You are more likely to make a big move during Uranus trine Sun transit from May 2017 to March 2018.
Hi. It seems all those trines to Neptune might lessen the Saturn Neptune square influence. I worry more about a combust moon. The sun is not a nice planet when you get too close to it.
Hopefully Steven, the orb is under one degree to the new moon from Neptune.
Hi Jamie, it seems this NM will conjunct my MC and Venus, square my Libra AS and oppose my Cap Moon. What should I expect?
Depending how tight those aspect are, you will be torn between work and family with your partner feeling left out the most.
Thank you. I can totally see this playing out exactly like that…I work all wknd and we have family coming. Probably not going to be the peaceful, relaxing weekend I was envisioning, lol. Oh well,
Que Sera Sera. ????
I had to take a look at this new moon, since it is trine my Sun. Venus will be conjunct Jupiter and Uranus trine Saturn trine Ascendant. Play time or doing some serious munching on good food? I have been on a low carb diet, because of high glucose levels. That’s it. I pig out and gain 5 lbs. of the 15 that I have lost! Nah. It is an attractive man that flirts with me. While I am being creative, let us just make it a young attractive man. Umm…probably not. Saturn is inching closer to a square to my Sun then my ascendant and conjunct the Midheaven. Just a little break from some heavier aspects of late. Hopefully.
You never know Lynn. I have Saturn square Moon and Neptune opposite Moon this year, plus Uranus opposite Venus transit. On every exact aspect date there has been some first meeting or development with potential relationships. Starting to get optimistic even. You should imagine up a real winner.
Now this too? A social anxiety for all? 11/30/1974 11:48 pm New York New York
Help I’ve gone thru too much, what else am I in for
There is no danger from Venus opposite Pluto as it makes no aspect to your chart. I expect much of your worry has to do with your home and sense of security because you have Sun conjunct Neptune conjunct North Node on your IC (opposite MC). This part of your chart is the most important and has been coming under a lot of pressure this year. Mars stationed retrograde here on April 17, and Saturn stations direct here on August 13.
The fear you are feeling is probably due to Mars conjunct Saturn on August 24 conjunct the same spot. You have Sun, Neptune and North Node on the major fixed star Antares. That also means you have Midheaven (culminating) and South Node on fixed star Aldebaran. You have a bunch of other powerful fixed stars meaning you do experience some extreme ups and down this important life.
Born 2 july 1978, canberra australia at 18:30. I will be delivering my first baby-boy between 1 july-5 july. What days are best and worst to ensure health and harmonious relationship with my child? Please guide me. Thank you
PleaSe note i will be delivering in the aegean/meditterranean area
It is never a good idea to use astrology to manipulate the timing of a birth. The little soul knows when the right time to come is.
Hullo Jamie,I m 10th Apr.1980.Aries decan3.I want to change my job…I m working in my present company since 31st july2014…Will I get any opportunities this new moon?
If any moon phase affects your decan I will mention it in your monthly horoscope. This new moon does not but the July 19 full moon does.
Do u see any relocation also in the upcoming month(Might be due to new job or due to some other reasons)?
I do relocate return charts so yes. Hard to prove but more of a philosophical reasoning behind it.
Hi, the unique astrologer Jaime,
Thanx for ur support to every single individual…
I want to know the affect of this transit on me especially on my Career and my personal relation
II m scorpion. Born on 3rd November at 9:4 pm…..
Regard
See your Scorpio decan 2 monthly horoscope. I always mention relevant moon phases and aspect in your monthly horoscopes.
Hi Jamie,
For putting a product up for sale on a new website, should I wait for July 4th, new moon… or I can do it right now?! I’m Aries Decan 3, thank you so much.
If it is a whole new project it might be better to wait, but if just another product and no big deal than you could do it earlier.
Hey, Jamie 🙂
Thank you for the countless articles and the big help we are getting from you in terms of understanding the complex world of astrology!
I know that you are getting those pretty often, but could you tell me a word or two about myself regarding the upcoming Newmoon, when you have the time?
18.07.1993
Sofia, Bulgaria
Would really appreciate it, wouldn’t mind if you can’t do it. Once again thanks for everything 🙂
Hi FiPo, this is a good moon phase for you being sextile your Mars by only 2 degrees orb. Make your free chart to see where your Moon is because it could be close to this new moon. See New Moon sextile Mars.
03/09/1983 4:32pm Lansing, Mi
I’ve also been through so much already and now Robert Hand’s transits say I’m about to appear “Crazy” for two years due to Uranus Square Moon. I’m thus having trouble seeing any hope for getting out of my legal, financial, and social woes.
Any advice you can offer about how I will navigate this early midlife crisis, will survive it, and remain positive?
You should be OK because at the same time you have Pluto sextile Sun transit and Jupiter trine Sun transit. Mars trine Uranus in your chart also regulates the erratic, or “Crazy” nature of Uranus.
My goodness it is so true all you said. I’ve been throug such a tough time with love and friendship relationships. Besides, career as a lawyer seems never goes to the next step. Natal Sun 12th house Pisces, Aries Asc. February 28, 7:30 a.m. Recife, Brazil. Thank you Jamie!
What I mean is, this Saturn Neptune square is directlly pressing my Sun in the 12th in Pisces. It’s been hard. (lol) Thanks!
Jamie, I’ve made a little donation. From my heart. Lucia. (Sandra Lucia) São Paulo, Brazil.
Thank you Lucia! I owe you at least a quick look at your chart. What year were you born?
Oh! my! It is kind of you! But I really appreciate your job. Well I was born February 28th 1961 at 07:30 am Recife Brazil. Thank you!
Yes I see what you means but at least Saturn square Neptune also makes positive aspects to your Neptune, Ascendant and Midheaven. That should make it easier to deal with. This also triggers a very psychic patter in your chart, a minor grand trine focused on your MC.
See Sun trine Neptune and Neptune on fixed star Alphecca and also Acrux. Research Sun sextile MC and Neptune sextile MC. Should use this gift in your calling.
Here are some dates:
Neptune conjunct Sun transit
23 Mar 2016
11 Sep 2016 Rx
24 Jan 2017
Saturn square Sun transit
24 Dec 2015
16 Jul 2016 Rx
09 Sep 2016
Thank you so much Jamie. It was really kind of you. 🙂
so true. in a dream of two women there was a very trusting /water – duck but there was also a slight sense of death – later I found out scorpio is death oriented. Hope Marina doesnt rebel there. One of the woman is scorpio. Its a mystery and a foreboding. It coincides with uranus on my part of death . I also realized my favorite stoic formal large poppy picture represents grief. of course landers field and so do herons. I think I might change my decor. so interesting and I certainly need to resolve guilt with the same people too.
Nice to see it all unfolding .
I was born in Aquarius decan 3 moon sign pisces and rising sign taurus what can i expect in this new moon? and will this be the month i find love?
This moon only directly affects decan 2 of the Signs. Whenever a moon phase affects you I do talk about it in your monthly horoscope.
Hi Jamie – what are your thoughts on the fact that this new moon landed smack dab onto my natal north node in 6th house? My natal Uranus is at 4 degrees Sagitarius, almost conjunct my MC. Some progress in job hunting/possibilities maybe?
I found a place on the internet where the author called it equivalent to a Solar eclipse – is that true?
Otherwise this day felt really potent. I was at my therepist, and holy banana she/we/I made some progress concerning a problem from the past. She broke my wall around it down and made the wrongly healed “leg” break again so that I could start to heal properly… But ouch, that hurt lady!
I hope something improves this July – either regarding health or job possibilities at least. I have had back aches since September 2015, and a lot of them are caused by an overload of psychological trauma. I do hope this will turn the tides for the better (even if my back hurts like the devil…)
Oups, forgot to mention that this new moon was at the same degree as my natal uranus on the MC… My bad! 😉
That makes more sense now. Have you had many changes in your career or has Uranus manifested as the type of career like computers or technology?
First of all, I’m in the field of online marketing – web, SEO, PPC – stuff like that. And I’ve been lounging in the it business for some time now. Seems to fit me pretty good, huh? Constant change is kinda my thing apparently…
But the past couple of years have been very challenging regarding jobs, since Uranus is transitting my 2nd house as well. Income has been a bit unstable (typical Uranus)
I’ve had a lot of DIFFERENT positions for sure…;-)
Regarding the solar eclipse in March, my sun, mercury, venus and jupiter stellium is placed at approx 20 degrees Scorpio, so I think this would have an effect yes. What it means I’m not quite sure though. But dealing with karmic garbage, manifesting in my body, sounds like a surefire way this solar eclipse could manifest. I’ve been avoiding and postponing dealing with pain from the past, and I guess yeah – this could easily manifest as back aches, since the back is what “holding us up” – and when there’s too much heavy weight (also emotionally), we can’t hold up ourselves somehow… Makes sense, eh?
Oh my goodness, that interpretation of the March Solar Eclipse is so spot on it should be illegal. Every single thing has been up this spring/summer… and will then probably continue. There was a solar eclipse last year in September if I remember, which should start something positive – but all I got was back aches (hehe).
So, I def. need to clear out the space where the emotional wound is placed. … yeah. Rome wasn’t built in a day, but I’m doing the work at least 🙂
The last two solar eclipse were opposite each other so linked, though could be seen =as having opposite effects. The Sep 2015 conjunct my Jupiter saw me put on much weight. The Mar 2016 solar eclipse opposite my Jupiter has seen me dealing with the health consequences of being a lard arse.
You will definitely be feeling that eclipse sextile your stellium. It explains why you are so conscious of the process too.
thanks for taking the time to reply to my questions Jamie. Truly appreciated! I think I am on a good spot and on my way to resolve these issues. I have post-poned this process soooo long, but no more. Now I’m just impatient to get going and get to work, although we both know that the psyche has a life of its own. When you want it to do something – it budges… But that’s why they’re called “therapists” – they make sure the mind and body work together I guess 🙂
I hope it all works out for you then.
Not sure why this new moon would be like a solar eclipse.
Your story sounds a lot like mine which has a lot to do with the March 2016 solar eclipse: Freedom from pain allows for a spiritual transformation, the evolution of your soul. After solving one problem almost immediately another part of my body starts laying up. As the September 1 solar eclipse get nearer, our remaining karmic pain issues will come to the surface to be healed. Check back and see if the March eclipse affected your chart.
Arrogance is always the cover for a fea4 driven ego, the can do wanna be know it all, look at me Im good, poweful, rich ets who fears being revealed as the opposite, becomes greedy due to fear of scarcity, vain due to fearing not being good enough, war due to fear by treating life as a competition of the previous two, fear of disease because one is not trusting oneself because of being a false representation and avoids the tough love truths to change, fear of death and the unknown due refusal to change and work with change thus always needing to be looking back over what has already been lived thus basing choices on tte past and only recreating it over and over within the same conscious box. Lived backwards? Read it so, its all in the tiny details and the mystical always works through puzzles, anagrams and riddles, however one is mot able to truly move on until grief is complete and true love flows with the joy it brings in gratitude for the learning curve, regardless of whetyervwe think that is good ejough, because any emotions will always magnestise that which is like it, past present future, and you feel it again now, thus is is that again now, not good to deny and remain stuck, is good to feel it, see it and clean/heal it fully through its physical healing expression withiut hurting others that it washes clean the physical affects also. The mother nature, very different from the father nature, indeed, strangely enough, opposite in many ways 🙂 there is good reason for the mother nature and the emotional pool and it comes first not as better than or the winner, first in the natural process of materialisation, anything universally and that is only a tiny bit of it. 0 Cancer Sun 9th house, sextile Nth Node, penultimate degree of Leo 10th, both quincunx Saturn at penultimate degree of Capricorn 3rd…it aint easy being truly green 🙂 Pluto in Virgo 10th sextile Mercury in Cancer 9th, both quincunx Jupiter conjunct IC in Aquarius, ancient wisdom being pit against the modern and that which has been trained to fear, like the proverbial baby thrown out with the bath water, especially if not written down thus thought lost…until you heal and hear the unknown world, again and realise it is only oneself and ones own power we fear, which is in some ways a good thing, because itvreally isn5 safe ti be weilding that power for personal gain in any way, karma becomes a bitch when that happens…nothing to do but be a do, ones quest.
Hi Jamie, I had a terrible New Moon. I’m a Pisces Decan 2 and I put up walls. What happened because I was walking on air for three weeks prior. Anything I can look forward to that suggests a reset? Paul
Sorry Paul. Saturn square Neptune is really affecting you more than most this year. And, unfortunately, coming up to six months from your birthday is often a tough time of year with Mercury, Venus and the Sun opposite your decan ahead. Draw on Pluto sextile your decan for inner power.