What in the heavens is influencing us each day? How do we know?
Earth Sun Moon Sky News today. July 6, 2026.
Monday, a new week of things yet to be. In our magical world –

Lots of Aries (Rays 1 & 7) energies today – humanity’s self identity (Mars 6) & words from the Mind (Mercury 4) of God. Anchored (Uranus 7) within each of us.
And so….
Aries moon begins this morning after the Pisces moon v/c.
Aries moon today is very busy well into the night.
The Moon is sailing way out where the farthest planets to the Earth are. Today, Moon makes contact with Jupiter, Neptune & Pluto.

Earth, Sun & Sky News
The Earth reaches aphelion (far away from the Sun) today — the point in its elliptical orbit where it is farthest from the Sun.
It seems completely backward that we are farthest from the solar furnace (Solar Logos) during the sweltering heat of July, but it’s a great reminder that our seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth’s axis, not our distance from the Sun!

Because our orbit isn’t a perfect circle, the Sun’s apparent size in the sky actually changes slightly throughout the year. Today, the sun’s apparent diameter is about 3% smaller than it is in early January (when we are at perihelion, our closest point).
While the Earth as a whole is furthest from the sun today, the Northern Hemisphere is currently tilted toward the sun. That tilt means the sun’s rays hit us more directly and for more hours each day.

High in the eastern sky this evening, you will see three brilliant stars. Use your imagination to connect these stars so that they form a massive triangle. This is the king of the summer asterisms, aptly named the Summer Triangle. The stars anchoring it are Vega (the brightest, in Lyra), Altair (in Aquila), and Deneb (in Cygnus). It is the ultimate summer signpost.

Predawn (Tuesday morning) – the ½ illumined moon in the pre dawn southeastern sky is sitting next to pale blue ice giant Neptune (2nd most distant planet from Earth).
Near the waning moon crescent is bright & steady yellow Saturn, so bright we can see it without a telescope. But Earth Sky says with a telescope, Saturn is a “show stopped.” I have seen Saturn thru the Griffith Park telescope. Saturn’s rings have been undetectable, but they are beginning to open up & encircle the planet once again. Also look for a pinprick of light. That’s Titan, Saturn’s largest moon hovering nearby.

When the moon is in its waning (less & less light) phase, one can capture “earthshine.”
This is the ghostly glow illuminating the dark, unlit portion of the moon, caused by sunlight reflecting off the Earth’s oceans and clouds back onto the lunar surface.

***The chart today is below – we all should have our astrology charts in paper form – lots of them printed out. And then each day (morning as a meditation) we look at the astrology chart for the day & we write out by hand the planetary movements, Sun & Moon & Planets, placing them (transits) around our charts. Then we look for same number/ degrees. We see where the heavenly positions of the planets, Sun Moon are located in our charts. We use a bi-wheel – inner wheel our astrology chart, outer wheel the heavens. Then we know what to focus on, what areas of life are being influenced, what is evolving within us. love, Risa

Resting today, Sunday, July 5, 2026 – after last night’s nation’s birthday party & fireworks & in some areas thunder & lightning storms competing with the fireworks. Some still celebrating the US 205th birthday today.

Study of the United States.
Esoteric, Occult, Spiritual Purpose Behind the Founding of the United States – on the 250th Birthday of the United States.
July 4, 2026 – birthday July 4, 1776.
The Astrology Today – Cancer Sun & Mercury. Pisces Moon (the sacrifice). Mars/Uranus & Mars/Neptune – revelations of truth lead to a refinement within our perceptions & understandings.

Dear Readers, today, the United States celebrates its 250th birthday- the anniversary of its founding and the writing of the Declaration of Independence – “We the People….”
The information here about the United States’ founding & its purpose is from the spiritual Ageless Wisdom teachings, not from materialistic or economic secular points of view. It is the essential (inner meaning) information about the United States.

These spiritual teachings establish the purpose and truths about why the United States and its people exist. It also establishes its founding and its future.

All Nations, like humans, are evolving.
All nations are evolving spiritual entities (with developmental stages), and nations are not political accidents.

Spiritual Purpose & Tasks.
Each nation has a spiritual purpose and task.
The task of the US (Cancer Sun Mercury Venus Jupiter, Aquarius moon) is to “stand in the Light and lead humanity within and towards that Light.”

With Sun, Mercury, Venus and Jupiter in Cancer, Aquarius Moon and overseen by Sirius (source of Love and Intelligence), the keynote of the United States is (to the world, from the Soul of the World), “I will build a lighted house (within the country) and (my Light for the world will) dwell within.”
The U.S. and its people, in turn, ARE to be the “Light of the World.”

The birthday of the United States celebrates the July 4, 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence, a foundational document that severed ties with Great Britain and founded a new nation – independent, sovereign and free of the past. The United States – an experiment in freedom. And that experiment is still in process of unfolding.

The Declaration states that “all men (Sanskrit for minds, Thinkers, thus ALL MINDS) are created equal, possessing unalienable (something that cannot be surrendered, taken away, or transferred to another person) rights, that among these are
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.”

These are inherent spiritual rights of a people, not privileges granted by a government.

Esoterically, the Declaration is a spiritual touchstone of humanity’s search for freedom, independence, sovereignty, synthesis and self-determination, and these highlight the unfolding Age of Aquarius (golden age).

The establishment of the United States was a vision of the Hierarchy (inner spiritual world government) – to create a country that was an experiment in humanity’s freedom. No other country has been established under the principle of freedom.

As a future cultural and spiritual guide, the U.S. is to synthesize eastern mysticism and western pragmatism. The global awakening is to occur in the U.S. under the direction of the New Group of World Servers.

Only when religious, racial, and national separatism dissolve (a choice by the nation’s people), will the true identity of the U.S. come forth.

The creation of the United States of America is the greatest of all human adventures. No other national story holds such possibilities, such tremendous lessons and opportunities for the American people themselves and for the rest of humanity.

It is the great American republican experiment on the world stage and the antithesis of socialism.

The United States is a dream yet to come true. And that dream is in the hands and hearts of the United States people, the ones who see & recognize the purpose of our country and it’s “lighted task.” The dream is in the hearts of the people of the United States, who, loving our country, stand with the United States as beacons of Light & Love & Intelligence & Freedom.

Below is the astrology chart for the United States.
The transits (knowing them) are most important. They tell us what travails or what opportunities are available (to a person, a nation, a country, a leader, etc.). The United States is going through a deep transformation (Pluto/North/South Node). The US – freedom to move forward.

Note: The US as a country & people are key to the Liberation of Humanity.
Great happenings have occurred in the US historically – with the theme of Liberation – US Saturn is in Libra – square Sun of the US & a Saturn opposition – Liberation & Freedom –
1. Life of Christ (for the world)
2. Signing of the Magna Carta,
3. the Declaration of Independence & Bill of Rights,
4. the Atlantic Charter,
5. Four Freedoms,
6. Emancipation of the Slaves &
7. yet to occur – the Liberation of Humanity.
(Esoteric Healing, p. 260)

I welcome your responses…love, Risa

Aquarius Moon today – Cancer Sun & Mercury in Cancer, retrograde.

USA won (FIFA) yesterday & will play on Monday too, moved to the knockout stage – playing Belgium Monday in Seattle. Round 16. First time the US has reached quarter finals of the World Cup in 24 years.

What, where, etc. is Belgium?
Belgium is world-renowned for its exquisite chocolate, diverse beer culture, and being the birthplace of frites (fries) and waffles. It is also celebrated for its rich medieval history, as seen in the canals of Bruges, and serves as the diplomatic heart of Europe, hosting the headquarters of the European Union.

Its capital is Brussels, which is the capital of the European Union.

Bruges: Often called the “Venice of the North,” its remarkably preserved medieval center is defined by cobblestone streets, Gothic guild halls, and romantic canals.

Famous Towns.
Ghent & Antwerp: Cities with striking architecture, including Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts) and Antwerp’s historic diamond district, which is a global hub for the gem trade
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgium

ART & MUSIC
Comic Strips:
Belgium has a rich tradition in comic art and is the birthplace of internationally beloved characters like Tintin and The Smurfs.

The Saxophone:
The musical instrument was invented in the city of Dinant by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax.

Note: Soros fled to Belgium as the US prez cracked down on US Aid.

Today is our Reappearance Meditation.
Reappearance of the Christ Meditation Day.
We stand close to the Christ, at the heart of Hierarchy.
Our meditation becomes a healing for all those in need.
In the light of our Soul, we hear these words.

“People of goodwill can come together to make things better.”
These are good words from a great disciple.

Standing together in the Ashram, in the Buddic plane, in the Presence of the Christ & Hierarchy, under the Light of Sanat Kumara & under the light of our Group Soul, we face the Christ with intention, dedication & Love, we say Reappearance Mantram together…

Forgetting the things which lie behind,
We will strive towards our highest spiritual possibilities.
We dedicate ourselves anew
To the service of the Coming One
And will do all we can
To prepare men’s minds and hearts
For that event.
We have no other life intention.

May the power of the One Life
Pour through the group of all true servers.

May the love of the one soul
Characterize the lives
Of all who seek to aid the great ones

May we fulfill our part in the one work
Through self-forgetfulness,
Harmlessness, and right speech.
Ohm Ohm Ohm
Walking with the Christ – creating the Pathway of Light for the Christ as