The Weekly Sage, Edition 47 — Justice: Hear Me Roar
Written by Chantal T. Miller

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Astrology — The Art of Perfection
 

Our need for refinement deepens as Venus enters Virgo on July 9. Venus longs for comfort and connection, and in Virgo she finds beauty in the details — in every small act of care. Here, perfection isn’t about flaw-finding, but about devotion to improvement. It’s the quiet art of making something — or someone — just a little better.
 

In relationships, this is love expressed through service: a hand extended, a thoughtful gesture, the healing touch that says more than words ever could. Venus in Virgo invites you to learn, to practice, to offer your gifts through what you create and what you mend.

After four months in retrograde, Jupiter turns direct on July 10. If you’ve been questioning what you believe in or testing your own intuition, it’s time to move forward again — not as the student but as the living example of your philosophy. When Jupiter stations direct, it amplifies faith and restores momentum. We’re encouraged to live boldly in alignment with what feels true and meaningful, to trust the wisdom that moves through us in real time.
 

Under the Cancer New Moon on July 12, set intentions for belonging — to meet your needs with tenderness, to nurture home wherever you are. Cancer energy reminds us that true security begins within. When we honor our emotional landscape, we naturally hold deeper space for others.
 

This is the moment to step onto new ground — to come out of the metaphorical water and claim your place in the world. The instinct to retreat is strong, but every dream needs a foundation. Sometimes all you need is a soft, safe place to land before you’re ready to reach for the moon.
 

Tarot — The Star
 

The Star shines in this week’s reading — a beacon of serenity, renewal, and faith. It appears after great release, when ego falls away and the heart opens to divine connection.

The naked figure on the card stands in her purest truth — stripped of pretense, yet radiant in her natural glory. She reminds us that freedom arrives when we no longer hide behind armor. The stars above her shimmer with possibility, each one a promise that hope still lives.

When The Star visits, it calls you back to joy — that quiet, steady light within that no circumstance can dim. It’s the same state the mystics and yogis strive for: bliss without attachment, clarity without control. Let it move through you. Let it inspire you to share your light, exactly as you are.
 

Reflection — Let the Big Picture Breathe
 

Do you get lost in the details? In the quest for perfection, we often shrink our own joy. Love, art, and purpose can’t grow under a microscope. If you’re searching for flaws, you’ll always find them. If you’re looking for a way out, the door will always appear.

Perfectionism is fear in disguise — fear of failure, fear of loss, fear of not being enough. But creation, connection, and even love require space to move, to unfold naturally. Follow the bigger picture. Let things breathe.

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