As we enter the second half of July, Saturn is within 4 degrees of conjuncting Neptune and squaring the Mars of the US at 21 degrees in Gemini, which will be exact on August 15. What will ensue between now and then is a bitter debate over jobs and health care reform in the US and exactly who will pay for it. It will be a rocky road, with no clear indication of success immediately. Saturn square Mars is a transit of great disharmony, disagreement, upheaval, friction and it is associated with treacherous malice and anger. In an individual chart it can represent police, worst case, military action, wars and skirmishes abroad for America. No matter you you cut the pie, it is a time of frustration, anger, and agitation. Work becomes more difficult, in general. Saturn conjunct Neptune is a transit of frustration, bitterness and often there is a feeling of being deceived. This will be the general mood of the American people, and life will seem harsher for many people through the summer as the unemployment numbers increase. Early Wednesday morning (July22-2:36AM Est) we will experience a solar eclipse at 29 degrees of Cancer. It will be the longest total solar eclipse of the century, meaning the energy will have a lasting and far reaching effect. Eclipses come in pairs, and the first eclipse this month was July 7, at 15 degrees in Capricorn. The signs Cancer and Capricorn are cardinal, meaning the energy comes faster, is more obvious, and events that occur at this time are generally of greater importance. Cancer and Capricorn are the natural rulers of the 4th and 10 house of home, beginnings and endings, priorities and business and career. It is in these areas we will see change in a basic sense. This eclipse is pivotal for the US as we are a Cancer nation. Cancer is the most emotional of all signs and rules the home, family, women, and is changeable in nature. The energy will be emotional/reactional and this is the time to consider your emotional investments and how they are working for you. At the same time, it is important to consider all situations carefully and not just react to the stimuli that will be coming toward you. Consider situations carefully before reacting on a purely emotional level. As Saturn gets closer to Neptune and Mars is important to remember this is angry, disharmonious energy and it becomes easier to react in an angry, impatient or irritated manner. It takes some energy and enlightenment to overcome such intense energy. This combination is accident prone. Both the Sun and the new moon are at 29 degrees of Cancer opposing Pluto the God of the underworld. This creates a powerful, explosive combination. Pluto rules sex, gangs, the darker side of human nature, and emotional meltdowns. This combination is potentially explosive, ruthless, and Pluto in Capricorn rules the earth, earth changes and matters connected to the earth, including oil. Venus squaring Saturn is negative for financial matters and financial markets.It is a negative aspect relating to women, and in general you may feel isolated, withdrawn and pessimistic. Author Celeste Teal refers to this eclipse as "Desire and Reforms,' and states, The eclipse ruled by the moon, emphasizes domestic issues, women's interests, home and family matters. Fluctuations of public opinion. For USA, opposes Pluto, need for purging and reform. National dispute. Upper classes disturbed, desire reform.'( CNN is stating the health reform plan calls for the wealthiest American's to pay the bulk of the cost)"Charges of treachery. Outrage against authority. Change of status for President, who goes behind scenes. Also, focus on children's interests, birth rate, amusements, and speculation. Increases in communication, transport, and aviation. Hindrances in money matters. Expenses. The eclipse of emphasis for Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea, Phoenix, Cuba and United Kingdom, Palestine, Los Angeles, Manhattan, and NYC." Those most affected by this eclipse will be those with personal planets being aspected by Cancer at 29 degrees, and those born the 19-22 of July, 19-22 of October, 16-19 of January, and Aires born the 16-19 of April. Eclipses have a way of creating change by revealing issues, in this case especially emotional issues, and giving us the opportunity to work through the issues and come out the other side a more integrated person. Good Luck!