Aries (March 21-April 19)
This month jumpstarts a season of innovative ideas and mind-blowing discoveries. Thoughts will shoot to the forefront of your consciousness, and they feel like they’ve sprung from out of the blue, thanks to Uranus entering Gemini on July 7 for the first time since the 1940s. This transit begins a 7-year cycle of curious inquiries and magnificent ideas. Conversations with others could alter the course of your path.
When Venus enters Gemini on July 4, it ushers in a period of expanded imagination. You may feel inspired to read, write, or reconnect with old friends. The light of Venus offers a playful approach to love, helping alleviate any tension in your relationships.
The Capricorn full moon on July 10 turns your attention toward your calling and life’s work. A new dream could awaken, inviting you to pursue a leadership opportunity. Honor the tension between responsibility and freedom.
On July 12, Saturn stations retrograde and eases its pressure. Uncertainty is the gift of this transit, as it challenges your ego to let go of internalized rules. With both Saturn and Neptune going backward, you can revisit a past dream or explore your inner world with compassion.
Then, Mercury stations retrograde on July 17 in fellow fire sign Leo, turning the heat up in your romantic and creative life. Miscommunications are possible, as are reconnections with old passions, people, or projects. This retrograde cycle invites you to express the truth in your heart.
When the sun enters Leo on July 22, followed by the Leo new moon on July 24, you’ll feel your energy return in full force. Recalibrate yourself for joy by embracing the present moment. Set intentions that invite passion, imagination, and enthusiasm.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
News outlets in many communities across the US report rumblings about switching from fireworks to light shows for their Independence Day celebrations. The debate sparks controversy between those dedicated to the tradition and those seeking more environmentally friendly alternatives. Times change, and we learn to adapt as we uncover new truths. Change ripples forth from those with the courage to speak up. You’ve had your share of change in the past seven years as rebel Uranus moved through your sign. On July 7, Uranus enters Gemini, revealing a new experience of freedom.
Your ruling planet, Venus, moves into Gemini on July 4, helping to harmonize your finances and helping to fill your shopping cart with luxury items. It’s a great time to reassess your relationship with money. How resourced do you feel? Are you investing in yourself? Are your values aligned with how you’re spending your time and energy? These are a few good journal prompts for this Venus cycle.
The full moon on July 10 in Capricorn asks you to revel in curiosity. Explore new horizons through travel or learning a new skill. Have you been playing small in your creative life? If so, dream a new dream and explore new possibilities.
Mercury retrograde begins on July 17 in Leo, potentially bringing up miscommunications at home or with family. Revisit old conversations with a new lens, and let this 3-week cycle grace you with the courage to change unpleasant home and family dynamics.
By July 22, the sun enters Leo, and the Leo new moon on July 24 offers a chance to plant seeds of emotional security and joy within your home life. Create a space where your soul feels safe to grow.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
An epic adventure awaits you as Uranus enters your sign on July 7. The rebel planet starts a 7-year cycle that will radically reshape your identity. Embrace the archetypes of the wild-haired scientist, visionary, and revolutionary. You’re about to become the change agent the world needs now. If the past few years have felt like a cocooning period, this is the moment you start to spread your wings like the monarch butterfly. Expect the unexpected is an understatement.
July marks a cosmic turning point. With Venus gracing your sign from July 4-30, you radiate magnetism and charm. It’s a time to reconnect with beauty, pleasure, and your sense of self-worth. You have a magnetic spark that draws others to you, including a romantic connection. Venus reminds you to find the middle ground in arguments and not take extreme positions, especially on July 20, when Mars steals the astrological show.
The Capricorn full moon on July 10 illuminates the deep, dark part of your psyche, helping you unpack the power contained within. It’s a moment of illumination when you can clear energetic cords that no longer serve you, especially financial or emotional dependencies. Practice forgiveness, but also reinforce your boundaries.
Mercury, your ruler, stations retrograde on July 17 in Leo. Miscommunications are likely, but so are revelatory insights about how to use your voice to achieve desirable outcomes.
On July 22, the sun enters Leo, and with the new moon on July 24, you’re being invited to plant seeds for more transparent, more courageous communication. Speak your truth, even if your voice shakes. Your wisdom shines through, even if you can’t find the most appropriate words.