Aries (March 21-April 19)

This month, rockets launch all around you, and part of you wants to take flight, too. Not so fast! This month's astrology runs in conflicting currents, and you could feel pulled in several directions at once, leaving you in a state of confusion. July opens with a lightning bolt on the Fourth—the 250th birthday of the United States. Your ruling planet, Mars, meets Uranus, the planet of electricity, in Gemini. Expect fireworks, literally and otherwise.

Over the holiday weekend, you may feel turbocharged and ready for a good debate. Be careful, though! With Uranus in the mix, you may walk away feeling drained rather than victorious. Take the high road and be kind to the customer service rep. Your fiery Aries sun loves a contest, but this round has no winner.

Mercury goes retrograde in Cancer through July 23, turning the first stretch of the month into a trip down memory lane. A family reunion or a visit home can rekindle old familiar patterns. Old grievances may surface alongside the warmth, and those sensitive spots could feel more tender than usual around mid-month.

Mars moves through Gemini for most of July, so let curiosity lead. Your words carry an extra charge right now, too. Speak as though there's a megaphone in front of you every time you open your mouth.

The Cancer new moon on July 14 is where that fog feels thickest. Take an honest inventory of your life, noticing your debts or energetic imbalances. On July 26, the North Node enters Aquarius, and the universe starts asking you the bigger questions, like how you want to be known and what you're here to build. No pressure, but a wake-up call is heading toward all of us. Honor yours by saying yes to the spark within you.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Cancer season runs through July 22, and it's asking you to redefine what home means to you. Gatherings with family—and with the friends who feel like family—rekindle heart connections across time and distance. The first stretch of the month may feel like one long reunion. As those bonds resurface, you're also rethinking your role inside all of your relationships. Do you feel appreciated by the people closest to you? Who do you want to be in your relationships?

Mercury is retrograde in Cancer through July 23, which deepens that internal inquiry. The same pull toward the past that brings people back into your life also invites you to release regret and shame. Practice radical self-compassion and forgive yourself for any past decisions you wish you’d done differently. From the Cancer new moon on July 14 through July 20, especially, be kind to yourself and others. There’s a global awakening unlike anything we’ve seen in a long time. You could be the one holding a light for others to find their way.

Venus, your ruling planet, moves through Virgo, asking you to weed your garden, literally and otherwise. Don't take every conflict at face value; stay open to innovative, win-win solutions.

Meanwhile, Mars in Gemini fires up your thinking about money. You could have fresh ideas about income and cash flow, so keep a notebook handy to jot them down.

The full moon in Aquarius on July 29 pulls at two parts of you: the one that wants to stay home and curl up under a blanket, and the one ready to take on the world. I'd tell you to strike a balance, but there's nothing balanced about this lunation. Say yes to the invitations your life hands you, and treat balance as a long game rather than something you win this week.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

As the month begins, activate your warrior instinct, however it shows up in you. For some, that's the gentle warrior, advocating for the welfare of others. For others, it's fiercer, like taking a running tally of every way you've been dismissed and coming out swinging at oppositional forces. Still others of you fight strategically, choosing words with precision and knowing exactly when to use them. No matter how it moves through you, the warrior serves an important purpose in protecting what matters most. That's your spiritual assignment.

That quest comes into focus on July 4, when Mars meets the rebel planet Uranus in your sign. This transit fires everyone up, but when it’s in your sign, it hits you personally. It suggests you’ll be in tune with your purpose and feel motivated to make changes that better align you with your purpose. Breakthroughs are possible, but so are sudden changes of direction. From the new moon on July 14 through July 20, you will receive the wake-up call.

The sun moves through Cancer until July 22, and your governing planet, Mercury, is retrograde in that same sign through July 23. Cancer season is already nostalgic; add Mercury retrograde, and the whole month is a trip down memory lane! Expect question marks around what you spend, invest in, and commit to. If you're unsure about a purchase or a budget, give it time. After Mercury stations direct on the 23rd, you may see clearly what you simply couldn't before, so hold the big decisions until then.

Once the sun enters Leo on July 22, the spotlight swings to your mind. Ideas sharpen, conversations open doors, and your creative genius wants an audience. The warrior who spent the first half of the month defending what matters now gets to build something with it. Put your voice to work.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

It's time to challenge every ingrained belief you hold about the order of work and play. If you grew up being told you had to finish your chores before you could go outside, you know exactly what I mean. The sun shines in your sign through July 22, handing you invitations you can't refuse. Make having fun a real priority, not just a reward for hard work.

Mercury is retrograde in your sign through July 23, which activates nostalgic feelings all month. This retrograde pulls you toward the past in surprising ways. A homecoming trip or an unexpected reconnection reminds you of earlier chapters of your life. Mid-month features particularly intense astrology, making it a time for deep reflection. You can hold compassion for who you used to be and faith in who you're becoming, while staying present to whatever is asking to heal right now.

You'll feel the wider world at a pivot point mid-month, roughly July 13 through 20. If the collective overwhelm gets loud—or you're just exhausted in general—take a couple of days off your devices. A short technology fast can help you feel recentered and attuned to your body. You can't control most of what happens in the world, and the universe seems to be issuing a collective wake-up call. Sometimes we only wake up when something tragic occurs or when we’re overwhelmed by world events. Can you dedicate yourself to a spiritual discipline? Commitment can be an antidote.

The full moon on July 29 lights up the axis between you and the people closest to you. How do you let others in when you need support? How do you feel less alone? How do you get comfortable being seen rather than being the one who holds everyone else? These questions can define how you move forward in the period following Mercury retrograde.

Leo (July 23-August 22)

Your season arrives with a pull toward radical beauty to counterbalance some of the world's disharmony. On July 4, Mars and Uranus meet for the first time since the 1940s in Gemini—the sign of teaching and broadcasting your message. Share what you know and trust it will land with the people who most need to hear it.

July also marks the first full month with Jupiter in Leo in 12 years. Jupiter wakes up seedling desires you'd half-forgotten, floods your mind with ideas, and asks you to follow your enthusiasm. It is no time to play small. Instead, own your charisma! Say yes to opportunities, invite some adventure, and don't be surprised if an overseas trip starts taking shape.

Only one influence could stifle that momentum. Mercury goes retrograde through July 23, stirring the emotional waters through the first half of the month. You may find yourself healing generational pain or reconnecting with someone from your past. Keep that in mind if you need extra TLC this month, especially if you make your way back to your hometown or childhood home. Let the first stretch of July be quieter and more restful than you think you should allow.

The rallying and celebration come when the sun enters Leo on July 22, brightening your social life and calling you to step up for yourself and for a cause that matters to you. Plan a party or social gathering for the end of the month if you want to make the most of that energy.

One word of caution: the world seems to tilt on its axis from July 14 through 20. Stay aware of the dramas swirling around you and resist getting tangled in them. Everyone is moving through something of their own right now. Tend to yours, and let them tend to theirs.

Virgo (August 23-September 22)

Your body keeps a running tally of what’s out of alignment. If you’ve ever tried to walk with a pebble in your shoe, you know what I mean. We're built to notice when something is out of alignment and have the urge to set it right. This month, Mars in Gemini pushes you out of your comfort zone and asks you to find the small frictions you've been tolerating and address them. That might mean setting a boundary with someone, clearing clutter, or eliminating something unnecessary from your schedule.

The sun in Cancer shines on your dreams, pulling your focus toward the long-term vision and away from the day-to-day. Connect with others to brainstorm and collaborate, especially at the Cancer new moon on July 14. This lunation shows you who's meant to play a real role in what you're building next. Invite them in.

On July 29, the Aquarius full moon wakes up your inner trailblazer and puts you in touch with a deep sense of purpose about what you contribute to your community. Remember: perfection isn't the goal here. Enjoying the creative process is.

Venus moves through Leo until July 9, then enters your sign—softening you, warming you, asking you to lead with openness and honesty. Let those be your guiding lights. When the sun enters Leo on July 22, it begins quietly preparing you for your own birthday season. Use this window to tend your spiritual wellness—meditation, yoga, long walks where the only agenda is your own breath. Make space for new intentions to bloom.

Libra (September 23-October 22)

Your ruling planet, Venus, spends most of July in Virgo, moving through the quiet, behind-the-scenes part of your chart. You may feel suspended at a threshold—one foot in an old dream, one in an unexpected obligation. The remedy is the one Venus is already pointing toward: step back from your routine and do some honest soul-searching. What looks like being stuck is often just the pause before you choose.

The sun shines in Cancer through July 22, lighting up the area of your chart devoted to your mission and public calling. Stay alert and available—you never know when your next call to adventure will ring. The Cancer new moon on July 14 can deliver news or plant the seed of a new direction in your work. With Mercury retrograde in that same area through July 23, let it develop before you commit; the first version of the story may need a second read.

Love wants to lighten up. The Aquarius full moon on July 29 illuminates your house of romance, creativity, and play, giving you permission to take a more carefree approach to your relationships—even if some concerns are still unresolved. Sometimes the relief itself is the solution. Let yourself enjoy this one.

When the sun enters Leo on July 22, it moves into your house of community and groups, calling you toward peacemaking. Try not to let political disagreements or differing opinions harden into permanent divides. Show up for your circles anyway. Bridge-building is your native language.

On July 26, the lunar nodes shift axis, opening an 18-month chapter about authentic self-expression and how fully you let yourself be seen. A craving for autonomy may rise right alongside a longing for more honest connection. Both can be true at once. Remember: you don't have to be alone to feel free.

Scorpio (October 23-November 21)

The Cancer sun shines favorably on you until July 23. As a fellow water sign, Cancer brings emotions to the surface, and the world could feel more permeable than usual. Mercury retrograde in Cancer adds more depth to the experience, making July a time for reflection and allowing feelings to flow. You may find you’re prioritizing your personal life, spending time with your kids, scheduling pickleball games with friends, or enjoying a reunion.

As you reflect on the past, you may also be aware of your big-picture life direction. It isn’t a month to race ahead with new plans. Use this month to finish business and dream of what comes next. The Cancer new moon on July 14 may reintroduce a path not taken or ask you to reconsider an opportunity you let slip away. Look at any decisions with radical honesty, being willing to make a fresh start if necessary.

Jupiter spends its first full month in Leo, opening new pathways in your career. This benefic planet shines in a way that blesses your public life for the first time in 12 years. Until July 9, Venus in Leo adds to the momentum, helping reconnect you with colleagues and contacts from your past. When the sun enters Leo on July 22, the spotlight brightens even more. You're being seen this month, and any recognition you receive is a tribute to your hard work.

Chiron, the great mentor, moves through Taurus, teaching you about self-love. How lovable do you believe yourself to be? How can you be committed to a partner without losing yourself? Questions about your personal value in relationships may surface.

The month crests on July 29, when the Aquarius full moon lights up your heart, reinforcing those deep connections with the ones you love most. Dust off the old home videos or look through photo albums to bring back happy memories. The question in your heart is: how do you honor your ambition without losing your sense of belonging?

Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)

If 2026 has felt like a roller coaster, you're not alone, and this month adds a few more twists and turns. It opens with fireworks, metaphorical and literal, as Mars meets Uranus in Gemini on July 4. These two come together every couple of years, but this is the first time since the 1940s that they've met in Gemini, your opposite sign and the part of your chart that rules close relationships. Expect waves of passion and a few real surprises. Someone may shake up your routine in a way you didn't see coming.

The Cancer sun awakens your intuition and stirs nostalgia, and Mercury retrograde through July 23 deepens that inward pull. Then the sun enters Leo on July 22 and the mood lifts. Keep the faith—what feels like a puzzle right now is closer to magic still taking shape.

This is also a standout season for your ruling planet. Jupiter moves through Leo for the first time in 12 years, kindling faith, delight, and a genuine sense of possibility. New opportunities can open, especially the kind that ask you to be bigger than you've been letting yourself be. Leo is a fellow fire sign, and it fans your confidence—one of your most magnetic qualities.

As Mars moves through Gemini and your house of partnership, friction can flare in close relationships. To sidestep misunderstandings, bring a little humor to disagreements and loosen your grip on being right. If someone you love can't see your point of view, let the heat dissipate before you make your case again. The argument you skip today is often the one you'd regret.

The Aquarius full moon on July 29 highlights a tension between the tangible and the abstract. You're craving a real break, and the daily to-do list keeps refusing to hand you one. So claim your well-being early in the month: protect your energy, shore up your immune system, don't run yourself ragged. Fresh ideas are lighting up your imagination, but you can't carry them alone. People are part of the plan—reach out and let yourself be supported.

The Cancer new moon on July 14 opens a gateway to deeper truths and quiet insight. You're wide awake and available to receive them. Walk through it.

Capricorn (December 22-January 19)

The month opens with fireworks, metaphorical and literal. On July 4, Mars meets Uranus in Gemini, making it a day where we might have sudden changes or dramatic events. Mars is fire, and Uranus is electricity. Think: lightning bolts of inspiration. Protect your energy by boosting your immune system, getting plenty of rest, and alleviating stress. Your well-being is the priority this month, so remember the adage: Health is wealth.

The sun moves through Cancer until July 22, lighting up your relationships and asking you to reflect on whether you can let others support you. With Mercury retrograde through July 23, old conversations with the people closest to you may resurface to clear decades-old conflicts. You’re closing chapters this month, but don’t despair! A new paradigm awaits on the other side. The Cancer new moon on July 14 can plant the seed of a fresh start in your romantic relationship, making it a likely time to meet someone special. 

Chiron sits in Taurus, asking you to face the fears that keep you from fully enjoying your own life—the fears that reinforce the notion that it isn't safe to be seen, much less to play. Let fear loosen its grip by confronting it. You deserve ease and joy.

As the month closes, your ruling planet, Saturn, stations retrograde on July 26 in your house of home, roots, and ancestry—joining Neptune, already retrograde there since July 7. This is the turn inward, toward family and foundations. With so many planets now retrograde, you may feel oddly at a standstill: your professional goals are clearer than they've been in a while, yet the path keeps unfolding slower than you'd like. Trust divine timing. For you, patience isn't passivity—it's discipline, and it's one of your gifts. Once Mercury turns direct after the 23rd, you'll have a cleaner runway to put yourself back out into the world.

Aquarius (January 20-February 18)

Your sign has great visionary qualities. It is the zodiacal guardian of technology, space exploration, and the internet. So this month might feel strange because the sun is in nostalgic Cancer, and several planets are going retrograde, directing your focus to the past and not the future. It means reminiscing with old friends or relearning a lesson you thought you had mastered. You'll likely discover nuggets of truth that help clarify questions that have weighed on your mind for years. The Capricorn full moon on July 3 calls you into a time of fascination and exploration.

Venus, the planet of love, moves through Leo—your opposite sign—all month before beginning her retrograde journey on July 22. Let's borrow Leo's playful spirit to add levity to relationships, shaking off any undue seriousness. Leo's influence highlights the passions of our heart's connections, making this a time to experience relationships without cool detachment.

Your romantic relationships could pull you to extremes, especially in the first part of July with Mars at the last degrees of Leo. You can feel the full spectrum of emotions as you solve more complicated relationship questions.

As the sun enters fiery Leo on July 22, you could feel a magnetic pull towards water—whether a relaxing pool dip or a soothing bath to unwind. Let relaxation work its magic on your mind, body, and spirit.

With Saturn retrograde in your money house, financial prosperity is all about your mindset this month. Commit to making balanced choices from your head and your heart. There's no need for self-sacrifice. It is your time to shine!

Pisces (February 19-March 20)

While the sun shines in Cancer through July 22, your sensitivities come to life. You're in tune with the rhythms of the season and the moods of the people around you. What a gift, to feel this awake in the world. The Cancer new moon on July 14 lets you feed a daydream. Your imagination can carry you into whole new worlds if you give it room. Jot the ideas down as they arrive and treat them like seeds. Come back in a month to see what's taken root.

Mars meets Uranus on July 4 for a massive fireworks display. Despite whatever news stories you hear, remember to stay centered. You’re crossing a threshold between one reality and the next, and you have more power to create than you realize.

Venus moves through Leo after July 9, helping you find the gifts hidden in everyday life. Invite people in to connect and collaborate, as this month, people are your number-one resource. With Jupiter shining in that same house all July and the sun joining on the 22nd, you could be completely inspired.

Your love life may feel like a roller coaster. Mercury is retrograde in Cancer through July 23, and that backward motion can spur reminiscence or reconnect you with someone from your past. Stay open, but stay awake. Trust that your soul is part of a story still being written, and if your intuition rings an alarm bell, pay attention. Mid-month, expect the unexpected, and ride the waves instead of fighting them.

On July 26, the North Node leaves your sign after 18 months in your corner and moves into Aquarius. The spotlight that's been on you turns gently inward now, toward nurturing your intuition and helping you live into the purpose you’ve unlocked while the North Node was in your sign.