Siren Star Report July 29th-Aug 4th 2025

As we move deeper into Leo season, the week begins with Chiron stationing retrograde in Aries, encouraging us to reflect on old wounds with fresh perspective. This isn’t about dwelling in the past, it’s about recognizing how far we’ve come and reclaiming the strength we may have left behind. At the same time, Venus enters Cancer, shifting our focus toward emotional connection, comfort, and the kind of love that feels safe and sincere.

Later in the week, Venus runs into tense aspects with Saturn and Neptune, asking us to face the gap between what we want and what’s possible right now. Emotional needs may clash with boundaries or uncertainty, but clarity arrives through the Sun’s conjunction with Mercury in Leo. This is a moment for honest self-expression and heartfelt truth. The energy this week reminds us that vulnerability and courage are often the same thing.

So let’s dive into the forecast for this week! Chiron Retrograde in Aries (July 26) opens the week with a subtle but powerful call to heal. Chiron's retrograde motion slows things down, encouraging us to revisit personal wounds tied to identity, anger, or independence. If something old flares up emotionally or physically, it’s likely pointing to something unresolved… not to punish, but to invite integration.

What is Chiron? Chiron is known as the “wounded healer” in astrology. It’s an asteroid that represents the places within us where we carry deep wounds, often from early life or ancestral patterns. But it also shows where we have the potential to grow, teach, and heal others through our own experience. Chiron’s transits don’t always hurt, but they do reveal. When retrograde, it encourages inner healing, reflection, and turning compassion inward.

Venus in Cancer (begins July 26) shifts the emotional landscape. Venus in this water sign draws our focus inward toward family, home, roots, and emotional nourishment. You may feel more intuitive in matters of love and money, craving depth over display and safety over sparkle. This can be a sweet, nurturing transit… but this week, it doesn’t arrive alone.

As Venus squares Saturn (July 29), emotional needs may meet resistance or reality checks. This can feel like a "no" where we want a "yes", especially in love, financial matters, or our sense of belonging. Venus squaring Neptune (July 31) may add a foggy layer of confusion or idealism. Together, these aspects caution against ignoring red flags or projecting fantasies onto people or situations. Let clarity come gently, without rushing to conclusions.

What is a Square? In astrology, a square is a 90-degree angle between two planets. It represents tension, challenge, and friction. Squares push us to grow by highlighting internal or external conflicts. They can feel frustrating or uncomfortable, but they often bring the pressure needed to make a change or set a boundary. Think of a square as a turning point that demands action.

In the midst of all this emotional recalibration, the Sun conjunct Mercury in Leo (July 29) offers a burst of heart-centered insight. Expect bold communication, meaningful messages, and a chance to articulate something that’s been stirring beneath the surface. It's an excellent time for creative expression, honest conversations, and tapping into your personal brilliance.

What is a Conjunction? A conjunction happens when two planets meet at the same point in the sky, blending their energies together. This aspect can amplify the traits of both planets, creating a powerful focus in one area of life. Sometimes the planets work in harmony, and other times they can intensify each other in overwhelming ways. But either way, a conjunction signals a moment of activation, clarity, or new beginnings.

This week’s weather asks you to stay present with what you feel and to speak your truth with care.

The Moon grows brighter this week, mirroring our own deepening awareness. We begin under the Waxing Crescent (July 29–31), a time to clarify intentions and nurture the fragile roots of what we’re building. This phase encourages quiet momentum. Taking small steps forward, especially after the emotional insights stirred by Venus and Chiron.

On August 1st, the First Quarter Moon arrives, marking a moment of choice and adjustment. It’s a checkpoint: Are your actions aligned with your desires? Resistance may surface, not as a sign to quit, but as an invitation to re-commit with more clarity, more courage, more heart.

From August 2–4, the Waxing Gibbous Moon pulls us into refinement. This is the phase of preparation before the full moon’s revelations. Polish your plans. Tend to details. Honor the emotions that rise without rushing to fix them. Growth is happening… quietly, steadily, in the in-between.

As the moon waxes and builds momentum, so can we. This week invites intentional growth. Small choices that echo louder than we think. Let the shifting light remind you: you're allowed to expand, even when it feels unfamiliar. Now, let’s get clear on what to lean into, release, and embody as you move through the week ahead.

Lean into: honest reflection, nurturing your emotional boundaries, speaking your inner truth with gentle confidence.

Avoid: slipping into confusion or denial about your feelings, overextending your energy to please others, and resisting necessary healing.

Embody: the siren who navigates her waters with grace… vulnerable yet strong, clear in her voice, and grounded in self-compassion.

The Tarot Tide this week brings out the Queen of Wands. She arrives this week as your radiant guide… a bold and magnetic presence who owns her power with warmth and grace. She blends passion with intuition, courage with compassion, reminding you that true strength comes from embracing your whole self.

This card encourages you to stand confidently in your creativity and leadership, trusting both your instincts and your heart. Whether you’re stepping into a new project, a difficult conversation, or simply claiming your space, the Queen of Wands asks you to lead with authenticity and joy.

At the same time, she reminds you to nurture yourself like the vibrant fire she embodies. Not with force, but with steady, loving energy. Balance ambition with self-care. Your light shines brightest when you honor your needs as fiercely as your desires.

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This week, invite your inner fire to burn brighter with a simple yet powerful ritual:

Find a quiet space and light a yellow or orange candle. These colors symbolize creativity and confidence. Take a few deep breaths to ground yourself, then write down an intention or affirmation that reflects how you want to embody your personal power, such as, “I shine with courage and kindness in all I do.” Hold your affirmation in your hands and read it aloud three times, feeling the words resonate deeply within you. Visualize your inner flame growing steady and bright, illuminating your path with warmth and confidence. Keep your written intention somewhere visible to remind you of this commitment, and allow the candle to burn safely as a beacon of your radiant energy.

This week invites you to embrace your inner fire with both strength and tenderness. Remember, true power shines brightest when it’s rooted in self-awareness and care. Trust your voice, honor your boundaries, and let your light lead the way.

Mahalo for reading this week’s Siren’s Star Report.
May your confidence grow, your heart stay open, and your path be illuminated.
I’ll see you next week under new skies.

- Alysia Marie