Being productive never felt so good, Aquarius! You start the month off in Cancer season, which brings you attention to your daily habits and routines. You’re becoming more aware of which behaviors will lead you closer to your goals and which habits you’re ready to cut out of your life. Your daily schedule and responsibilities might also start to pile up, requiring you to set boundaries around your precious time.
The month begins with Mercury entering Leo on July 2, inviting you to have some important discussions in all of your relationships. This can be a great time to negotiate a new business deal, talk about your future with a lover, or grow closer with a friend. You’re intuitively guided to take action when Mars in Taurus meets with Saturn in Pisces on July 5. Whatever you decide to pour your energy into today leaves you feeling more secure and stable. You could take on a new project at work, or maybe you’re putting more effort into a family relationship.
On the same day, a New Moon in Cancer encourages you to kick old habits and replace them with something that’s more supportive of your lifestyle. You could also take on a new responsibility or begin working on a project that requires a lot of effort, but you know that the results will be worth it in the long run. Engaging in self-care and setting boundaries are also productive uses of this energy.
Supportive conversations take place in your relationships when Mercury in Leo mingles with Jupiter in Gemini on July 8. This is a beautiful day to share your true feelings with someone, make a plan to move in with your partner, or hell, even get engaged! There’s more understanding, compassion, and excitement in the air, so don’t be shy in making your needs and desires known. You could also learn some lucky news or make progress on a goal.
Your everyday life feels a little more magical when Venus in Cancer teams up with Neptune in Pisces on July 11. Today, you can tune into signs from the Universe with ease. You may also receive some compliments for your hard work or get help with a responsibility. Later in the day, Venus, the planet of love, enters Leo, putting more emphasis on your love life! The next few weeks can improve existing relationships or bring new important people into your life. There will be one temporary speed bump you have to face on July 12, when Venus in Leo stares down Pluto in Aquarius. Power struggles, repressed feelings of jealousy, obsessive thoughts, and even some fears might plague your relationships. This is an important day for self-awareness. You may need to call out toxic patterns in some of your partnerships and shine a light on topics you’ve been avoiding.
There’s a sudden shift in your personal life on July 15 when Mars and Uranus team up in Taurus. Maybe you decide to move, learn shocking news about a family member, or feel a powerful urge to break free any situations that leave you feeling stuck. A few days later, Mars, the planet of action and anger, enters Gemini on July 20. The next few weeks give you the motivation to show up and put yourself out there. You might throw yourself back out into the dating world or commit to a creative hobby. People are attracted to you and what you have to offer. This can be a steamy time for love to explore your relationship with pleasure, but you might encounter some jealousy along the way.
The Full Moon in Capricorn on July 21 shines a light on your subconscious. You’re invited to get honest with yourself about patterns, vices, and behaviors that you’ve outgrown. This is a powerful day for setting habits that will lead to a healthier work-life balance. Loud intuitive messages can also find you in your waking life or through your dreams. Pay attention! On the same day, Venus in Leo meets with Jupiter in Gemini, bringing positive news your way. Maybe you get the job you applied for or made an exciting decision with a best friend or lover. You’re feeling uplifted and hopeful about the future.
The Sun enters Leo on July 22, bringing important people into your life. Singles could meet someone they want to get serious with, and couples might be focused on putting more effort and energy into their union. You could also make some exciting progress on a goal. While you’re gaining more attention from others, a few haters could also keep their eyes on you. Do your best to shake it off—their projections are their problem. Later in the day, the Sun in Leo locks eyes with Pluto in Aquarius, reigniting power struggles and intense relationship dynamics. New information may come to light to help you move forward, understand, and process.
The month closes out with Mercury, the planet of the mind, entering Virgo on July 25. You’ll be in an introspective mood over the next few weeks, and this is a great time to work through any fears that linger in your psyche. You may also have more discussions that center reciprocity, trust, and finances. Which relationships are worth your investment? Keep in mind that Mercury will go retrograde early next month, so any new ideas you pursue or obligations you make may be up for revision in due time.
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.