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JULY 2026
July is a month when you are pushed to let go of your routines and fixed ways of being. Jupiter is now in Leo, the Sun’s sign. You will have the confidence to step out and expand your life. Mercury is retrograde in Cancer until July 23. There is a rare pattern in the sky at the end of the month when four planets are at 4 degrees in air and fire signs. If you have any planets at 4 degrees, you will feel this new energy. The Nodes of the Moon change from Pisces-Virgo to Aquarius-Leo on July 28. Have fun this month
July 1 – Moon in Capricorn/Aquarius. Remember to breathe when everything screws up and people act differently from the way they usually do. It will take time to adjust to the change in energy. It’s a good day for a vision quest or a brainstorming session with colleagues. Ponder over what you need to do to heal your body to achieve better health.
July 2 – Moon in Aquarius. Stand back from family quarrels and ongoing issues to see the situation from a broader perspective. Detach from the emotional distress you feel and be logical. Do the same with any disagreements you have with your friends and acquaintances. Revisit the work you’ve started that expresses your opinions and decide whether to continue or not.
July 3 – Moon in Aquarius. You are feeling that there is no “normal” anymore. Let go of fixed thoughts and embrace what’s new. Think of ways you can make a change in your community. Gather with like-minded rebellious people who also want to make things better. Reread your favorite science fiction books to see how others perceived the future.
July 4 – Moon in Pisces. Mars meets up with Uranus today. There will be many kinds of fireworks exploding. Use your intuition to keep yourself safe in crowds, keep your feelers out. People will be unpredictable and act impulsively. You can have fascinating conversations with those you barely know if you go to parties and gatherings.
July 5 – Moon in Pisces. It’s an emotional day when memories flood your feelings. Work off these feelings in the garden. It’s a fertile day to plant. It feels good to help and nurture others. Know that your ideas can act as seeds to transform things. Have as many serious conversations as you can so you can spread your viewpoints around. Swim if you can.
July 6 – Moon in Aries. The Sun and Saturn exert energy on you to take a cold hard look at where you are skimming the surface. They show you that you can’t ignore issues anymore. Reflect on how you stand up to pressure from your family and whether you are doing it the right way. Redo your exercise routine to achieve greater results.
July 7 – Moon in Aries. Neptune turns retrograde. He swings back to cover the ground he missed on his first path. You’ll feel your attention turning inwards during the day. You will see which of your grand plans and cunning schemes are illusions. It’s not the day to do work that needs concentration. Be kind to yourself when you see your lack of follow-through.
July 8 – Moon in Aries. Rescue others who are caught in traps of their own making. Shine loving kindness towards everyone you meet today. Be a knight in shining armor, a role that will be fun to play. You slow down as the day goes on and want to enjoy a well-cooked, delicious meal. You need comfort food to ease the stress.
July 9 – Moon in Taurus. Venus enters Virgo. She urges you to be practical in your shopping. Check out the thrift stores and vintage clothing stores to find new/old treasures. Poke around in your closet and fill a bag to donate so you have room for new things. Check nurseries for sales to buy plants to fill in the empty spots in the garden.
July 10- Moon in Taurus. If you can, take a personal day. The best thing you can do today is pamper your body. Spend time outdoors, putter and plant in the garden, take time to bake your old favorites, get a massage and/or facial. Look at your jewelry and decide what to wear and what to give to special relatives or friends. Forget your diet for a day and splurge on dessert.
July 11 – Moon in Gemini. It’s a busy weekend. You will be going from one event to another. Go to flea markets and book sales. Write, call, or text friends whom you’ve been meaning to contact. Look for important emails stuck at the bottom of the inbox. Back up your computer and data and check for viruses. Have a potluck dinner so you can see your favorite people.
July 12 – Moon in Gemini. The Sun and Mercury meet in the middle of this Mercury retrograde cycle. They ask you to get rid of the cutter in your home, workspace, and mind. It’s time to rethink old habit patterns and routine emotional responses. It is a prime day for self-evaluation. Find a balance between what your mind tells you and what your feelings know.
July 13 – Moon in Cancer. Venus and Uranus send a charge to ignite the desire to improve. Let your intuition guide you. Do minor home repairs while you make a list of the big ones that need to be done. Plant vegetables for a second crop. Go out tonight to meditate under the dark Moon.
July 14 – Moon in Cancer. Today’s new Moon sits close to Mercury to bring back memories of past summers and of childhood experiences. The keyword for the day is growth. Meditate on what happens in your garden as you watch the process from seed to mature plant. Plant more seeds and then plant ideas in your mind. Take time to relax by the water.
July 15 – Moon in Leo. Jupiter rolls out the red carpet for you to make regal entrances and show off your stuff. Pay attention so you don’t trip on a wrinkle in the rug. Your energy is bright and sparkly. Have a happy day. Play with kids to coach them to express their artistic side. Stand up to anyone who tries to boss you around.
July 16 – Moon in Leo. The Moon is void of course today. The Universe gives you a day off. Enjoy the treats of summer – the foods, the games, the water sports. Goof around, doodle, lie in the hammock, spin your wheels; it’s all okay. Save the things you should be doing until tomorrow. Be a shining beacon of love and make your day’s work be spreading joy.
July 17 – Moon in Virgo. Clean, sort, recycle, throw stuff away. Finish up what you need to finish. Look at the bottom of your to-do list and choose to do those tasks. You will be productive in a retrograde way. Look at subscriptions and other automatic payments to see where you can save money. Make a list of what you need to do to maintain good health.
July 18 – Moon in Virgo. Futuristic ideas are floating in the air. Try to be still enough to download them. You want to keep repairing, renewing, and redoing what was done in a shoddy manner. Do a thorough weeding of the garden. Mow the lawn and prune the shrubs. Whistle while you work to show yourself how happy you are to be doing it.
July 19 – Moon in Libra. This is the social day of the weekend. Invite people who have hosted you to repay their hospitality and kindness. Take them to an old favorite restaurant or have a picnic in the park. Renew old friendships, reconnect with people who have moved away. Attend a concert of the kind of music you haven’t heard live in a long time.
July 20- Moon in Libra. This is a day when you can be most creative. Pull out unfinished projects and work on them today. You will feel newly inspired. Reread legal documents – your contracts, your will, any loan agreements you’ve made. Look for errors and see where you can improve them. Recreate the first date with your partner to stir romantic memories.
July 21 – Moon in Scorpio. It’s a fertile day to plant, replant, and repot your houseplants. Keep your guard up, double-check the bills, receipts, and invoices you receive. Do another backup of important data. Be sure to trust your instincts; your gut gives you good advice. Spend the evening alone to have time to reread your journals for valuable insights.
July 22 – Moon in Scorpio. The Sun enters Leo at 3:13 pm EDT. This is the fun month of summer! The energy is erratic as the day shifts signs. It feels like watching currents mix in a river. Leave any important work, decisions, or actions until next week. Invite a few special friends to an impromptu party to celebrate summer and the end of Mercury’s retrograde phase.
July 23 – Moon in Scorpio. Mercury turns direct at 6:58 pm EDT. Since he is standing still, you’ll find yourself focused on one thought throughout the day. Think it, feel it, but don’t act on it. The Sun nudges Chiron to reveal some of the hidden secrets you need to bring to consciousness. Find comfort and healing in nature and with plants and animals.
July 24 – Moon in Sagittarius. Get your work done in the morning so you can have an early start to the weekend. Take the first steps in moving your big dreams towards reality. Choose your projects for the next few months. Investigate opportunities for travel and education. Where do you want to go, and what do you want to learn?
July 25 – Moon in Sagittarius. There’s plenty of energy to keep you moving. Seek out people who want to have intelligent conversations. You want to keep your mind busy as well as your body. It’s a perfect day to have summer fun. Try activities that seem new and daring to you. It’s a safe day to face your fears. Stay out of the garden except to weed.
July 26 – Moon in Capricorn. Saturn turns retrograde today. This adds a serious tone to the day. He wants you to reexamine the work you’ve done in learning how to ask for what you want. Your responsibilities and obligations rise up and can’t be ignored or shoved into the bottom of the closet. Something you started this year may come to an end because it needs to go.
July 27 – Moon in Capricorn. The Sun and Pluto face off and ask you to consider how you handle your power. They team up with Uranus and Neptune to help you let go. It’s time to realize that transformation is inevitable. As you go through the day, be aware that this may be the last time you do things a certain way. Make a schedule to free yourself from old restrictions.
July 28 – Moon in Capricorn. The Moon is void of course all day; take the day off if you can. Your judgement is affected, so hold off on making decisions. If you do, you’ll find out later that you missed some important information. Schedule the things you don’t want to do so they won’t work out. Give your busy mind a rest and relax into reflection and contemplation mode.
July 29 – Moon in Aquarius. This is a lucky full Moon because Jupiter is next to the Sun. This happens once a year, and today it’s in the sign of Leo. Use this energy to your advantage, show your work, promote your ideas, audition for new jobs and roles. You will shine in any group you belong to. Have the belief that you can make things go your way today, and you will.
July 30 – Moon in Aquarius. Yesterday’s lucky aura is still in the air. Put your ideas to good use. You can make a difference and influence others. Join an organization that raises funds for good causes. Volunteer as a coach or mentor for kids who need extra help. Watch old science fiction movies for a giggle, or read a utopian novel.
July 31 – Moon in Pisces. Plunge your body into water – the sea, a lake, a stream, or a pool. As your body floats, so will your mind and psyche. Start the weekend today to celebrate the midpoint of summer. Follow your dreams for a few days. It’s the perfect weekend for a meditation or yoga retreat. Donate to food pantries, local and international.