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4 Zodiacs Letting Go Of Guilt + Embracing Freedom In July (When Saturn Turns Retrograde)

Starting on July 12th, Saturn, the planet of responsibility, goes retrograde through November 28th. At long last, everyone will catch a break from all the duties that have been piled on their shoulders. For 4 zodiacs, life will become much easier, as they can release guilt surrounding certain relationships or circumstances. When this happens, tremendous growth will occur, allowing these signs to assume only the tasks that provide fulfillment. Read on to discover if you’re one of the lucky few to benefit from this transit; it marks a huge turning point!

Aries

Since Saturn is touring your 1st House of Identity, it feels like everybody has been dumping their work onto you. Normally, that’s not a serious challenge for someone with your incredible stamina. When the planet of responsibility goes retrograde, though, you’ll realize what a toll all this extra work has taken. Seize this opportunity to turn away requests for help, especially from people who try to make you feel bad for having plenty of time, resources, and energy to follow your bliss. Fill your time with the activities that make you happy; you won’t be sorry!

Cancer

Doing all the work for none of the glory has become boring. You’re tired of putting in long hours of the office without hope of a raise or promotion. Once Saturn goes retrograde in mid-July, you can quietly stop performing tasks that don’t fall under your job description. If anyone complains, tell them you need a raise before considering doing more work. Even if you are offered a bigger salary, you may decide to continue doing the bare minimum. This will give you more energy for the people and activities that feed your soul. You’re not being lazy; you’re being discerning.  

Scorpio

Right now, taskmaster Saturn has been traveling through your 6th House of Daily Responsibilities. This has been draining, to say the least. Happily, this trend will ease in mid-July, when Saturn goes retrograde. Instead of maintaining your currently packed schedule, you should drastically scale back your duties. Getting more sleep, going for regular spa treatments, and taking up a daily meditation practice will have a therapeutic effect on you. When your conscience starts to prick you about not doing enough, remind yourself that you’re a human being, not a human doing. You don’t need to prove your value to anyone—you’re inherently worthy.

Capricorn

Saturn, your ruler, is moving through your 4th House of Domesticity, making home life a bit of a chore. Finding relief in the form of a cleaning service, babysitter, or home healthcare worker is strongly advised. Stop beating yourself up for wanting time to yourself. You’ll be of much better service to your nearest and dearest when you’re not struggling with exhaustion. Don’t get defensive if anyone dares criticize your decision to hire some help. It’s none of their business. Give yourself a pat on the back for championing your own health.