You might start the month a bit antsy (and crabby?), but Saturn will sweep in to calm nerves and bolster spirits. Your self-esteem is on the rise – and you can reflect that by projecting to the world a new image of yourself.
Cancer (June 21–July 22)
With Neptune heightening sensitivity from July 7, a dismissive tone, a backhanded comment or someone treating your needs as inconvenient can get under your skin. Saturn steadies you by setting a firm boundary that protects your peace.
This newfound strength carries you into the July 14 new moon, which is ideal for choosing habits and an image that reflects who you are now. You may begin a plan that supports your hormones, or commit to an aesthetic change that boosts your self-esteem. From the 24th, Mercury untangles family confusion or propels a delayed home decision forward.
POWER DAYS July 13, 14, 24.
Leo (July 23–August 22)
Born to lead, you face your biggest confidence test as Jupiter and Pluto push you into the spotlight with no dimmer switch. Every decision is watched, every instinct weighed. But rise to the occasion, and the rewards are seismic.
June 29 delivers Jupiter’s cazimi, the single luckiest day of your year. So go ahead and ask for the promotion you know you deserve, buy a lottery ticket, or make a brazen move in love. On July 23, the sun enters your sign and your birthday season begins. Set your intentions with specificity because this annual reset responds beautifully to confidence with a dash of audacity.
POWER DAYS July 21, 23, 29
Virgo (August 23–September 22)
Venus enters your sign in July, kicking off your annual glow up. If you have been contemplating an appearance upgrade, book it in after the 10th, once the beauty planet is at full strength. Love is also supported by Venusian energy, which means that if you’re single, you’re at your magnetic best.
Couples, sex becomes more emotionally connected and physically satisfying when Venus is home – relish the pleasures of the flesh. Around the 14th, the new moon sees you signing up for a cause close to your heart, or if a dream has lost its shine, La Luna plants seeds for a new one.
POWER DAYS July 10, 13, 24
Libra (September 23–October 22)
From July 10, Venus turns your inner critic loose on your reflection, picking apart details no-one else would notice. Surround yourself with uplifting friends who mean what they say. The bigger invitation is to stop judging a book by its cover, including your own.
Mid-month, a male colleague or friend showers you with attention, and if you’re single you might see him in a romantic light. For attached Librans, the sun asks whether your friendship runs as deep as your chemistry. On July 24, Mercury shifts gears, propelling a stalled personal goal forward, with professionals getting the green light on a deal.
POWER DAYS July 10, 14, 29
Scorpio (October 23–November 21)
July asks you to slow down as Saturn and Neptune both retrograde through the sky. Self-care isn’t a buzzword this month, it’s a prescription. Honour your body when it asks for rest, spend a weekend without commitments, and resist the urge to push through exhaustion when every cell in your body is begging you to stop.
If you’ve been circling a decision about travel or study and the information keeps contradicting itself, Mercury brings the answer after July 24. Lady Luck is on your side at work, so time an ambitious move for July 29 when Jupiter aligns with the sun.
POWER DAYS July 5, 21, 25
Sagittarius (November 22–December 21)
Venus hands you a trophy in July’s first half, whether as a promotion, praise from a top client or unexpected money in your account. The confidence boost that comes with being recognised works like the law of attraction, drawing another lucrative opportunity your way.
When the July 14 new moon makes you sexually curious, erotic exploration calls your name. Singles, a mysterious stranger could be a keeper. The North Node puts your name on everyone’s lips, whether your Instagram following grows or your social calendar fills with exciting invitations. Then, on July 30, the full moon brings a contract or official paperwork to completion.
POWER DAYS July 20, 21, 25
Capricorn (December 22–January 19)
Mars has you moving at double speed around July 4, so be extra cautious. Otherwise, you could find yourself stubbing toes, spilling hot coffee or walking into doorframes. Slow down and build in a 15-minute buffer between tasks.
Couples, Mercury’s cazimi on July 13 delivers a brilliant idea through your partner, possibly about a family decision or a property matter. Don’t dismiss it as too ambitious, but know it needs refining until Mercury goes direct on the 24th. From July 27, the North Node has you questioning where you’ve been investing your energy. From then on, you start redirecting it towards yourself.
POWER DAYS July 6, 14, 27
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
From July 10, Venus shows you where trust can grow again. Instead of bracing for disappointment, you start learning what emotional security feels like in love, sex and vulnerability. The sun thaws a frosty relationship that has felt distant or detached. Being seen, chosen and treasured restores your feeling of self-worth.
Then the bigger turning point arrives: on the 27th, the North Node moves into your sign for the first time in nearly two decades, beginning a karmic reset. Soul connections cross your path in the form of teachers and allies who show you a bigger life than the one you’ve been settling for.
POWER DAYS July 21, 27, 30
Pisces (February 19–March 20)
When Neptune turns retrograde on July 7, your appetite for company drops. Crowds feel claustrophobic, small talk feels like work, and protecting your peace becomes essential. Choose a quiet dinner with one trusted friend over a sprawling event you’ll spend days recovering from.
Later, Jupiter brings welcome health news. Perhaps you find the right practitioner or begin a new wellbeing protocol. By month’s end, the full moon in your subconscious zone draws a buried memory to the surface. You may need rest, tears, prayer, therapy, or sleep, but what surfaces around July 30 is ready to be released.
POWER DAYS July 3, 20, 21
Aries (March 21–April 19)
Saturn and Neptune retrograde through your sign in July, triggering an existential audit. You start questioning your direction, your purpose and whether the life you are building is the one you want. Good. These reckonings only visit people brave enough to grow from them.
From July 23, the sun warms your pleasure zone, reminding you that life needs colour as well as meaning. Art, music, good food, gorgeous surroundings and time spent with people who inspire you act like medicine for your soul. Towards month’s end, if a psychic impression comes through about your health or appearance, follow the thread.
POWER DAYS July 16, 20, 25
Taurus (April 20–May 20)
July asks for financial restraint. Mars suggests an expensive purchase may be premature, so if you’re still waiting on figures or the price tag raises questions, wait. With Mercury reversing through your communication zone until the 24th, it’s wise to watch your words.
An impulsive text or a comment made in passing could create more drama than intended. Use the retrograde period to back up your devices, so a laptop crash or a vanished file doesn’t turn into a tech headache. By the 27th, the North Node reveals a more meaningful professional path, or brings a fated ally who reveals your true calling.
POWER DAYS July 10, 14, 29
Gemini (May 21–June 20)
Change is in the air, and you’re feeling restless for good reason. July is the month to stop procrastinating and make your move. Pluto is rewriting your story with an audacious ending. So if a door opens, walk through it before doubt starts running the show.
From July 27, Saturn waves goodbye to a controlling friend or domineering co-worker. Their exit is your gift. On July 30, the full moon sends some Twins overseas on the trip of a lifetime, while others walk away inspired after an online course or live event. When your favourite motivational speaker comes to town, grab tickets.
POWER DAYS July 4, 16, 21
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