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✨ JULY 2026 | KEY COSMIC DATES ✨

July unfolds as a month of revelation, reflection, and heart-centered transformation.

Rather than asking us to force change, this month’s astrology encourages us to slow down, listen deeply, and allow clarity to emerge naturally. Several rare alignments converge throughout July, making it a meaningful time to reconnect with what truly matters.

Here’s a guide to the month’s major moments:
🌕 June 29 — Capricorn Full Moon
Themes of emotional maturity, self-soothing, and balancing the inner child with the inner parent.
☿ June 29 – July 23 — Mercury Retrograde
A time to pause, revisit, reflect, and choose your words with intention.
🌑 July 14 — Cancer New Moon
An invitation to plant intentions around home, belonging, emotional security, and the heart.
♆ July 15 — Neptune Retrograde Begins
Turn inward. Trust intuition over distraction, and reconnect with your spiritual compass.
✨ July 15–22 — The Summer Hexagon
A rare alignment of Pluto, Neptune, Uranus, and Jupiter at 4°, creating a uniquely harmonious field for integration, revelation, and awakening.
♄ July 26 — Saturn Retrograde Begins
Review the structures, responsibilities, and commitments that truly support your growth.
☊ July 26 — Moon’s Nodes Shift into Aquarius & Leo
A new 18-month evolutionary chapter begins, encouraging us to move from isolation toward authentic community, creativity, and openhearted living.
🌕 July 29 — Aquarius Full Moon
A culmination of the month’s themes, illuminating collective awareness, truth, and the power of human connection.

Throughout July, remember:
Receive the lightning.
Don’t fight the storm.
Lead with the heart.

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Namaste and Happy 250.
I don’t know if its because Michael and I don’t watch TV, or if its because we have been traveling abroad, or if its because we don’t get on social media very often, or if I just don’t pay attention to these type of things, but I completely missed the fact that this year is the 250th anniversary of the signing of our constitution to insure that we can live as a democracy-which is derived from the ancient Greek word dēmokratia, it literally translates to "rule by the people". Or maybe I forgot because I don’t really feel we are living in a democracy anymore.

Coincidentally, we just returned from our fabulous retreat in Greece, and after visiting the Acropolis and walking through the Parthenon-the actual birthplace of democracy, I think Cleisthenes, the Greek “father of democracy” from 507 BCE, would fall down on those marble steps and cry for what has become of his attempt to bring liberation and equality to mankind. The city of Athens has always been a hub for politically minded people. Since ancient times, citizens would congregate at the Agora-the civic center at the base of the Acropolis, where ancient democracy took shape. Once crowded with merchants, magistrates and philosophers such as Socrates, it served as the city’s political and commercial hub.

Today the Greeks, (and really most of the world), are appalled by our American politics and they don’t mince words. They are not shy to speak how they feel about our leadership and about the citizens who support it. All of our foreign friends refused our invitation to come visit us out of principle. They do not want to support our economy or visit our beautiful country because they are disgusted with our politics.

One evening in Athens, we sat with our Greek friends discussing our current affairs, and I couldn’t help but feel the ancestors of democracy milling about the taverna hoping we might tap into some of their wisdom and carry it home with us-for we have forgotten what we immigrated to America to do.

And even then, in our efforts to escape tyranny, we annihilated an entire indigenous population so that we could live as sovereign beings. We became tyrannts ourselves. In the 250 years of living as a “democracy”, we are no longer ruled by the people. The power of the people is no longer in our hands. Our voting system is not reflective of our choices; our voices are lost in the bureaucratic noise.

For the last decade or more, I have felt my patriotism wane. I find it harder and harder to wave my flag. A big part of it is I am not resonating with our politics-I don’t think the people are being represented, but also as society is becoming more global via technology; travel is way more accessible, and therefore more integration of cultures, it is harder for me to align with the idea that this is “my” land. All the lines we have drawn on our planet that divide humanity into various degrees of importance and sovereignty seems crazy to me.

Just because I was fortunate enough to be born in America, which has allowed me to live as freely as I do, does not make me more valuable, important, or hierarchal than someone who has been stripped of their sovereignty and personal freedom. I have a hard time turning my back on another spirit being that I am connected to through the unified field of existence just because they live in Mexico, or Iran, or the Ukraine, or Africa or anywhere where humans are suffering and being discriminated against, or held as servants to their governing forces.

The borders of a country are arbitrary. But the natural world has no borders-everything is interdependent on everything else. Humans are also part of nature, and we are interdependent on everything in the natural world as well. We must cooperate and collaborate with one another across the globe. Not just within our boundaries of The United States of America. It simply isn’t natural for humanity to live in constant conflict and distress.
I am not saying we should discard the Constitution. I understand that with 8 billion people on the planet, we need some sort of law and order for us all to live together in harmony…and the democratic process is a beautiful process…if it is allowed to work as it is intended to do. But it isn’t working. The elite don’t want to give up their power and dominion, and so we have war and strife in our world-still.

But a revolution is beginning. Things are starting to fall apart at the seams; truths are being revealed; old systems and structures are collapsing, and we the people are waking up from the deep hypnosis we have been under believing that everything is working as it should and all is good in the world. We are revisiting what we hold as our individual and collective core values. We long to live more authentically, we want to better understand our interconnection and spiritual prowess, and we want to attune to the natural rhythms of the universe. Our deep-seeded greedy behavior is leaving a bad taste in our mouths…finally. And we want change.

In the yogic teachings, we are given four core values to live by, so as to have a purposeful life. They are called The Four Great Dharmas (sometimes referred to as The Four Desires).
When we follow this dharmic path of living, we find a great peace, a sense of purpose, and an immense joy. And in turn we spread that happiness out into the world. I love the way my teacher Dr. David Frawley frames it:

“Pursuing our dharma means that we are not just doing what we want to do, but rather that we are pursuing a way of excellence in which we ever seek to grow, develop and transcend our previous limitations. Dharma means seeking the highest, not following what is convenient. Only when we achieve something new, extraordinary or beyond our previous capacities can we truly feel happy and fulfilled.”

These are the Four Great Dharmas:
DHARMA – Placing a value on your duty to live according to your soul’s purpose-utilizing your divine gifts for the good of the whole.
K**A – Placing a value on finding joy and happiness within your dharmic path-not just for the sake of pleasure.
ARTHA – Establishing goals for prosperity and well-being that align with your dharma, not just focused on acquiring wealth or money.
MOKSHA –Pursuing liberation and higher spiritual knowledge.True freedom can only be found in Self-awareness. It is not the freedom to do, but the freedom to be. Freedom from desire brings the highest happiness.

Moksha is a key focus here. It literally means liberation or freedom. Freedom from the bondages that keep us stuck in the samsara wheel of our karmas. Perhaps as we celebrate our freedom and liberation this 4th of July, in efforts to support the evolution of our collective humanity, we can re-frame some of the the framer’s of our Constitution to include a focus on Moksha: a pursuit of self-awareness that liberates our souls from our desires for domination, money, and selfishness. And instead we are in the pursuit of global harmony, love and well being for all.
I leave you with one of the most classical peace mantras of all times:

Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu
May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute to that happiness and freedom for all.

In the pursuit of liberty and love for all,
I bow to you all,
Katrina

Astrology Forecast July 2026 | Lightning Is Exciting If You Conduct It Without Fighting
Hello Cosmic Yogis~
July is a transformational month of Truth, Revelation, and Heart Awakening. Let's start big and then hone in. Many consider — as we do — that we are in the Aquarian Age, nearly through the chaotic shift out of the Piscean Age of the last 2,000+ years. We are also in the cosmic yuga of Ascending Dwapara, which is like the end of winter and the start of spring, but stretched across 4,000 years. The convergence of these two cosmic eons marks incredible shifts in consciousness. From 2012 to 2025 we moved through a crucial passage of these ages, one that presented many of the themes to be resolved in the times ahead. Now, in July, we've reached a way-marker point where these shifts move into second gear and become much more real. Starting with the rare alignment of the outer planets, all at 4° of their respective signs, forming the perfect angles of a hexagon. This geometry in the sky is deeply harmonizing, materializing spiritual energies onto the third-dimensional plane — in short, it is like lightning manifesting throughout the field. Received with an open heart, it is revelatory, liberating, and revealing. Received with resistance, it can look like fighting and turmoil. Let's break it down.

It all begins with the Capricorn Strawberry Full Moon of June 29, complemented by the Cancer New Moon on July 14. The Cancer–Capricorn axis is one of security — the inner child and the inner parent. Many themes are surfacing around whether we are able to self-soothe and calm our own inner waters without projecting or seeking someone else to do it for us. While this may sound mundane, it is truly the key to these great shifts into Aquarian awareness. We must learn to calm the waters within our own hearts and stop blaming or searching outward for others to fix them.

We also have a series of retrogrades at this time: Mercury retrograde from June 29 through July 23, Neptune retrograde beginning July 15, and Saturn retrograde on July 26. Retrograde energies guide us inward — to become more reflective and to slow down. The Greeks have a beautiful phrase for this: "siga siga," meaning "slowly, slowly." With such rapid shifts in technology, consciousness, and heart awareness, it is best to take them slowly and bring them into balance. Our souls chose to incarnate at this time of great evolutionary potential — but that evolution can only be integrated through the heart.

The Summer Hexagon occurs precisely between July 15 and July 22, though its influence remains in the field for several years. We have Pluto, the soul, at 4° Aquarius; Neptune, our spiritual journey, at 4° Aries; Uranus, the great revelator, at 4° Gemini; and Jupiter, the truth seeker, at 4° Leo. All are sextile to one another, creating the angles of a hexagon — think of a beehive. This is harmonic, stable, and supportive of life and integration. The cycle traces back to the late 1960s, when Pluto and Uranus were conjunct, initiating a whole era of social upheaval, radical shifts in consciousness, and deep inquiry into soul purpose and society. Those themes came to a head from 2012 to 2020, tested by the Pluto–Uranus square — a phase of contraction asking, "Do we really want these things?"

We have now cleared that contraction and are entering the phase of integration: what worked, what didn't, and what will serve us going forward. This is largely marked by the Pluto-Uranus Trine, a 3-year influence that will occur exactly five times between 2025 and 2028.

We also have the shift of the Moon’s nodes, the axis of evolution, moving from Pisces and Virgo into Aquarius and Leo on July 26, over the next 18 months until November 2027. Our new mission is to move forward into Aquarius, integrate the themes, and heal the shadow of Leo, which is the closed-down heart and the lack of person-to-person interaction. It is ironic that we now live in an age of almost 8,000,000,000 people, yet many are as lonely and isolated as at any time in history. Now is the time to change this and reach out to your neighbors, your community, and fellow humans.

July is a major way-marker in this process. Lightning is in the air, and it is best to meet these shifts with heart consciousness, represented by Leo. In this new Age of Aquarius, we need the balancing energy of Leo — authentic, openhearted, creative, human, and joyful — to steady the radical shifts in technology, consciousness, and awareness.

You incarnated at this time because you are the gardeners, the caretakers, and the lighthouses of this new phase of consciousness on our planet. You chose this moment, and now is one of the crucial turning points to show up in our hearts and live our dharmas with joy, openheartedness, and galactic consciousness. Be prepared for major shifts in our world's collective understanding of how we align within the universe — including our place in a local neighborhood of other beings and a galactic neighborhood of expanded consciousness.

It all culminates with the Full Moon in Aquarius on July 29… We will see you then.

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“It’s like a glass of wine… and a trip to the moon.”
— overheard at tonight’s Restorative into Nidra before class even began.

She wasn’t wrong.

One hour later, we all floated out a little quieter and light than we arrived thanks to Heather’s guidance.

Tonight’s Strawberry Full Moon invites us to pause long enough to notice what has been quietly ripening within us. It rises low over the horizon, where it often glows in warm shades of gold, amber, and rose. Though its name comes from the season’s strawberry harvest—not its color—its low path across the summer sky makes it one of the most breathtaking full moons of the year.

Astrologically, this Full Moon in Capricorn invites us to release what we’ve been carrying, honor how far we’ve come, and trust the quieter wisdom that only appears when we finally slow down. It reminds us that strength isn’t only found in striving—it can also be found in surrender.

Maybe that’s why Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra feel so powerful.

Nothing to achieve.
Nothing to fix.
Nothing to prove.

Just space to breathe.
Space to soften.
Space to remember yourself.

If your nervous system has been asking for a gentler place to land…

We’ll save you a blanket.

🌕 May this moon illuminate exactly what you’re ready to release… and everything you’re ready to receive.

Sundays were never meant to be about squeezing in one more errand.

They were meant to help you return to yourself.

✨ Shirodhara is one of Ayurveda’s most deeply restorative therapies—a slow, continuous stream of warm herb-infused oil poured across the forehead and third eye.

As the gentle rhythm settles over the nervous system, many people describe a profound sense of stillness… as though the constant chatter of the mind simply melts away.

This is more than relaxation.

It’s an invitation to slow down.
To soften.
To remember what it feels like when your body and mind are working together instead of against each other.

If you’ve been craving deeper rest-not just more sleep-Shirodhara may be exactly what your nervous system has been asking for.

The Soma Spa at Karma Yoga Center offers Shirodhara alongside Ayurvedic therapies, massage, Reiki, astrology, and spiritual counseling—all rooted in the understanding that true wellness nurtures body, mind, and spirit as one.

Come be restored.

Come home to yourself.

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☀️ Summer Solstice ☀️

Today, the Sun reaches its fullness.

The longest day of the year marks a sacred turning point in the wheel of the seasons—a moment to pause, reflect, and honor the light.

But this Solstice arrives during an extraordinary season of awakening.

Uranus in Gemini is revealing what was once hidden. Conversations are opening. Perspectives are shifting. Old stories are loosening their grip.

At the same time, Chiron is beginning a new healing journey, inviting us back to the wisdom of the body, the Earth, and the heart.

This is a season of revelation and remembrance.

A season asking us not only to see more clearly, but to live more authentically.

As the Sun stands at its peak, take a moment today to ask yourself:

✨ What is ready to be fully seen?
✨ What truth is asking to emerge?
✨ What wants to bloom in the months ahead?

The Solstice reminds us that growth is not something we force.

It is something we allow.

May this season bring clarity, courage, healing, and trust in the path unfolding before you.

Blessed Solstice, friends.

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Love is for everyone.

This month and every month, we honor the beauty of being fully yourself.

May this be a space for softness, belonging, celebration, healing, and joy.

Happy Pride from all of us at Karma ✨🌈

There are moments in life when something inside you quietly whispers: there has to be more than this.

More beauty.
More presence.
More joy.
More connection to yourself.

This retreat was created for that version of you.

Not to escape your life, but to return to it more fully awake.

We’ll move through the sun-soaked landscapes of Spain together:
morning practices, nourishing meals, meaningful conversation, awe-filled moments, deep exhales, and space to reconnect with the parts of yourself that often get buried beneath routine and responsibility.

Spain is simply the setting.
The real journey is what awakens within you while you are there.

If this speaks to something inside you, we would love to have you with us. ✨