What To Expect July 4, 2024, According To Astrology

Nation-states have birth charts just as people do, and what better day than the Fourth of July to dive into the nativity of the United States—particularly during the highly significant Pluto return of the country?

Since July 4, 1776, Americans have been celebrating freedom and independence thanks to the ratification of the Declaration of Independence that occurred at some point on that day.

In the 248 years that have passed, some details of this historic event have been lost to history. One such detail is the exact time the document was signed. However, through a fairly advanced astrological technique known as rectification, a renowned physician and occult writer managed to construct what is now believed to be the accurate birth chart of the United States.

Ebenezer Sibly lived between 1751 and 1799. His lifespan coincided with the revolutionary changes that were taking place on American soil, and it is fair to say that he possessed the cultural awareness required to establish a persuasive argument for an accurately rectified chart. It has held up so strongly that today the so-called “Sibly chart” is presumed real and used by most serious practitioners of astrology.

According to the Sibly chart, the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776 at 5:10 PM in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This gives the United States an intriguingly balanced big three: a patriotic and family-oriented Cancer sun, an iconoclastic and eccentric Aquarius moon, and a freedom-loving Sagittarius rising.

You may not have considered the existence, much less the details, of the American natal chart. However, if you’re from the good old U.S. of A, you probably celebrate the country’s solar return every year. Just as a person’s solar return chart can provide an overview of what is come for them during the following twelve months, the solar return chart of a nation can provide hints at what is to come for the collective.

The exact solar return occurs at 3:08 PM EST, meaning most of the country’s celebrations will be well underway when the moment passes. However, you will undoubtedly feel the ripple effect for months to come.

So, finally: this Fourth of July, what is occurring in the cosmos? What does it mean for your annual block party or fireworks show, not to mention the geopolitical events of the year ahead? Read on to learn about some significant astrological transits occurring on July 4, 2024.

The sun holds court in the ninth house of Cancer.

This year, as the whole country raises a toast to independence, America’s sun will be sitting in the house associated with religion, foreign countries, justice, and the legal system, putting a massive spotlight on these particular things that are already deeply rooted in American culture. They’re highly relevant at the present moment, but today it’s best to keep things light. Enjoy the party, have a few drinks, and avoid talking politics. The light side of the ninth house encourages enlightening conversation, open-mindedness, and freedom, so suggest some of your favorite summer books and albums. Strike up dialogue with someone at the party who you don’t know. There are endless opportunities to build bridges with people from different cultural backgrounds and learn new things.

The moon is at the anaretic degree in the eighth house of Gemini.

Whenever the moon stands at 29°, it represents a turning point: think of the moment right before you send a risky text or board a plane. This is the moment during which everyone’s breath will be held expectantly, waiting to hear some kind of news. Mid-afternoon, your neighborhood cookout might feel a bit strained as you all wait by your phones for an important update. What could this significant information pertain to? The themes associated with the eighth house: darkness, death, sexuality, and debt. Do you know some scandalous secrets about your friend group? Be wary of friendly banter getting into gossip-y territory under this transit.

Mars and Uranus are in the seventh house of Taurus.

While not close enough to be considered conjunct, both planets are known for their volatile unpredictability, so be cautious about who you choose to spend your quality time with. Holidays are supposed to be fun, but sometimes they provide fertile territory for fights to erupt between friends, partners, and neighbors. The seventh house not only rules the people you love, but the people you hate—so keep your music down and try not to allow any mid-afternoon arguments to escalate once everyone has started day drinking. Stay hydrated and pace yourself while drinking, even if your friends start picking fights after a few White Claws. Uranus represents explosions, so it’s almost to be expected that there will be a few firework accidents across the country, a seemingly annual occurrence. Avoid any mishaps in your own backyard by taking precautions and following guidelines.

Black Moon Lilith will be in the twelfth house of Libra.

For quite a while, the dark feminine essence of Lilith has been quieter, working behind the scenes in the sign of Virgo and carefully preparing the case for women everywhere who feel slighted, unheard, and disrespected. Now that it’s sitting at the critical point of 0° of Libra, you can be certain that women’s voices are about to get loud—not just in the courts of public opinion, but the actual courts of justice. Libra is the most diplomatic sign in the zodiac, so you can anticipate well-spoken, well-reasoned women demanding changes to the law that will better suit their collective needs. In this solar return chart, it’s in the twelfth house, signifying that the loudest voices may be the most marginalized: women who are disabled, hospitalized, abused, imprisoned, and living without secure housing.

Several planets are retrograde.

This in and of itself isn’t a bad thing. Retrograde planets are a fact of life. Sometimes we simply need some time to collectively reorganize our goals and find our blind spots. In the months leading up to the 2024 U.S. election, it makes sense to see large outer planetary bodies like Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto in retrograde motion. Today, on America’s birthday, Pluto still sits in revolutionary, rebellious Aquarius, offering hope to the people and a promise of change to come. But it is slowly cycling backwards until it reaches 29° of Capricorn again on the first of September. This date marks a major shift backwards, just in time for election season: America’s Pluto return is not quite complete, and some towers must fall before we can rebuild on verdant new land.