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
Your close relationships are your priority at the start of the month, Capricorn. Cancer season asks you to reflect on which relationships leave you feeling appreciated and which could use some adjustments. You might take the next step with a romantic partner or have some uncomfortable conversations in hopes of getting on the same page. This can also be a busy time for contract and client work—people can’t seem to get enough of you and your talent!
The month kicks off with Mercury, the planet of communication, moving into Leo on July 2. This puts you in an introspective mood as you revisit your past. Practically, you might also negotiate a new contract or spend time focusing on your budget. You’re moving ahead on a creative commitment when Mars in Taurus links up with Saturn in Pisces on July 5. Maybe you’ve finally crafted a plan that will help you reach your goal in a timely fashion. You might discuss commitments in your romantic relationships, too. This can be a good time to chat about where you’d like to be a year from now or to share some of your pleasures and kinks with someone special.
On the same day, there’s a New Moon in Cancer that puts more emphasis on your relationships. New, important people can enter your life—whether it’s a new roommate, a lover, or even a potential business partner. This New Moon also wipes the slate clean in your existing relationships, allowing you to address what needs to be addressed so you can find new footing in your connection.
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You’re finding a flow in your everyday routine once Mercury in Leo links up with Jupiter in Gemini on July 8. This is also a powerful day for asking for help if you’ve been feeling overwhelmed. Book some time in your day for self-care if possible. Inspiring news makes its way to you when Venus in Cancer teams up with Neptune in Pisces on July 11. Conversations feel more reciprocal and people are finally getting you. This is a great day for both brainstorming creative ideas and sharing your feelings with someone special. Your intuition is also on point, so pay attention to your gut responses.
Later in the day, Venus, the planet of relationships, enters Leo and invites you to explore themes of trust and vulnerability in your one-on-one relationships. For some, connections will deepen, while others may realize that the foundation of trust just isn’t there. You may also find yourself feeling envious or having obsessive thoughts about a lover or an ex. Don’t beat yourself up, but pay attention to what emotions are coming up. You or someone else might be a victim of projection when Venus in Leo stares down Pluto in Aquarius on July 12. This is not the best day to make assumptions other people’s motives and intentions. Try to remember that if the universe is showing you what someone else has, that’s its way of showing you that it’s possible for you, too.
Your pleasures and proclivities might change on a dime when Mars and Uranus team up in Taurus on July 15. Maybe you’re trying out a kink, you experience a creative breakthrough, or commit to a new hobby. You’re ready to take risks today, and they could pay off! Mars, the planet of action and frustration, enters Gemini on July 20. The next few weeks bring some drama at work. You might feel worn down, so make sure you’re setting boundaries and taking care of your health.
The Full Moon in Capricorn on July 21 encourages you to hit reset. You’re ready to show the world a new side of yourself. You could be achieving personal goal or confronting power dynamics in a relationship. This New Moon can leave you feeling more sensitive, so take time for rest and relaxation, if possible. On the same day, Venus in Leo teams up with Jupiter in Gemini, bringing more support your way. You could make progress on a goal that requires a lot of your effort or find a quick solution to a problem that’s left you puzzled. This energy also helps you smooth things over with anyone you’ve had issues with over the past few weeks.
The Sun enters Leo on July 22, encouraging you to have some uncomfortable conversations with your partners about shared resources. This Leo season, it’s time to address the division of labor and who pays for what. You may also get serious about a new investment plan, paying down some debt, or making a big purchase. Emotionally, you’re becoming more self-aware. This can be a healing time to forgive old versions of yourself who were doing the best they could with the tools they had at the time. You’re confronting issues around power in your important relationships later in the day when the Sun in Leo locks eyes with Pluto in Aquarius. This can also stir feelings of insecurity, both emotional and financial.
The month closes out with important news headed your way on July 25 when Mercury, the planet of communication, enters Virgo. Your mind is working double-time and you have the tact and charm to communicate win others over. You may want to go back to school, travel to new places, or simply take on a more optimistic outlook. Mercury will go retrograde early next month, so any decisions you make now may need to be revisited in the near future.
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.