Add These Dates to Your G-Cal:
- July 2: Mercury enters Leo
- July 5: New Moon in Cancer
- July 11: Venus enters Leo
- July 20: Mars enters Gemini
- July 21: Full Moon in Capricorn
- July 21: Venus in Leo sextile Jupiter in Gemini
- July 22: Sun enters Leo
- July 25: Mercury enters Virgo
Happy birthday, Cancer! It’s your season and everyone is paying attention to you! The next few weeks encourage you to focus on yourself, whether that’s through experimenting with your style, setting new goals for yourself, or prioritizing your own needs in your close relationships. New people may also enter your life. This is your cosmic reminder to take up space unapologetically.
Mercury, the planet of information, enters Leo on July 2, bringing your attention to your finances. The next few weeks are a prime time to get back on track with financial goals, negotiate a raise, or apply for jobs. You may be brainstorming a side hustle or a personal business you’d like to get off the ground.
Then, you’re really committing to one of your dreams when Mars in Taurus syncs up with Saturn in Pisces on July 5. You could make a new collaborative agreement or even set up a schedule for a hobby. You’re focusing on building community and crafting a plan that will bring your dreams to life. On the same day, there’s a New Moon in your sign. This is your yearly invitation to wipe the slate clean and let go of what people expect of you. Who do you want to be? Now’s the time to redefine yourself and set new goals. You also take on a new role in your personal life like romantic partner, teacher, mentor, or pet parent.
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Your intuition helps build your confidence when Mercury in Leo links up with Jupiter in Gemini on July 8. You may be able to find solutions to problems at work that leave others stunned. This is a great day to find time for solitude, connect with your inner voice, and ask for guidance from your ancestors or spirit guides. Exciting ideas can come through when you wind down and relax.
You’re ready for adventure on July 11 when Venus in your sign teams up with Neptune in Pisces. You’re feeling grateful, inspired, and hopeful about the future. Conversations today help move along some of your personal goals or leave you full of new creative ideas. This is a great day to put yourself out there in the dating world or try something new with a romantic partner. Later in the day, Venus enters Leo, bringing support and luck when it comes to building wealth. Over the next few weeks, you may accept a raise or start to see your financial portfolio grow. You’re also feeling confident in your craft—as you should! Go after a promotion or launch a new offering in your personal business.
You may struggle with temporary feelings of envy, jealousy, or lack on July 12 when Venus in Leo locks eyes with Pluto in Aquarius. If you find yourself obsessing over what someone else has, just try to remember the universe is trying to show you that what you desire is possible. You could also brush up against power struggles in your close relationships that focus on finances—who pays for what and what is your shared vision for your future? Don’t be alarmed if conversations take a turn for the worse. This energy will begin to lighten up tomorrow.
You’re taking an ambitious risk in pursuing one of your goals when Mars and Uranus meet in Taurus on July 15. This can be inspiring and exciting energy, but make sure you’re not all gas and no brakes. Mars, the planet of motivation and anger, enters Gemini on July 20. Over the next few weeks, you might find yourself bottling up some of your anger or frustrations. This can lead to an outburst! Finding a healthy outlet to process your anger is key, like signing up for a weekly kickboxing class or letting out a scream at the top of your lungs in the shower. Your schedule may also become busier, leaving you feeling exhausted. Setting clear boundaries will be necessary to protect your peace.
The Full Moon in Capricorn on July 21 marks a turning point in your close one-on-one relationships. A chapter may be ending or beginning—perhaps you’re ready to end a relationship that’s run its course, or maybe you’re ready to get down on one knee. This can be a helpful time to have important conversations and get on the same page as a partner, too. A work contract or collaboration might change in some way; maybe it’s time to negotiate a new rate or wrap up a project. On the same day, Venus in Leo mingles with Jupiter in Gemini. You could learn some unexpected but exciting news. Your intuitive mind works to your advantage today, so don’t be shy in acting on your gut impulses.
The Sun enters Leo on July 22, bringing compliments and recognition your way. This Leo season, people are noticing your talent and they can’t get enough of you! This could mean selling out a product or event, acing a presentation at work, or receiving a promotion. You could also pay more attention to your finances over the coming weeks, choosing to spoil yourself here and there while doing your best to get back on track with your budget. Later in the day, you’ll brush up against some tension when the Sun in Leo locks eyes with Pluto in Aquarius. You could learn important new information, land a job or contract that feels transformative, or have a conversation that highlights your sense of emotional security.
The month wraps up with Mercury, the planet of information, entering Virgo on July 25. The next few weeks put you in a busier and more curious mood. You may finally tackle that stack of unread books on your nightstand or sign up for a class that looks interesting. New, important conversations also begin and your social calendar fills up. Mercury will go retrograde in this part of the sky early next month, so start paying attention to clues and themes that emerge. Back up your computer now and make sure all your tech works without a hitch!
Stephanie is an astrologer, psychic medium, and witch. She’s studied the mystical arts for over a decade including the stars, mediumship, palm reading, tarot, curanderismo, and more. She is the author of Seasons of the Zodiac: Love, Magick, and Manifestation Throughout the Astrological Year and host of the podcast Daily Horoscope for Your Zodiac Sign. Her work has also appeared in Refinery29, Well + Good, Bustle, among other publications, and she has appeared on the Today Show as an astrology expert and modern mystic.