Add These Dates to Your G-Cal:
- July 2: Mercury enters Leo
- July 5: New Moon in Cancer
- July 11: Venus enters Leo
- July 20: Mars enters Gemini
- July 21: Full Moon in Capricorn
- July 21: Venus in Leo sextile Jupiter in Gemini
- July 22: Sun enters Leo
- July 25: Mercury enters Virgo
You’re living in the moment, Pisces. The month begins in Cancer season, which always reconnects you with your joy. The next few weeks encourage you to spend your free time dabbling in hobbies that bring you happiness and focusing on who and what you’re grateful for. You might also feel ready to chase after your next creative idea or put yourself back out there in the dating world!
Mercury, the planet of communication, enters Leo on July 2, making your schedule a bit busier. People might assume you’ll take on some of their responsibilities, which can add more pressure to your plate. Communicating effectively and setting boundaries will be necessary to manage your time. You’re making exciting progress on a personal goal when Mars in Taurus links up with Saturn in Pisces on July 5. You have the determination to bring your dreams to life and you’re coming up with a plan to reach your goal in a timely fashion.
On the same day, there’s a New Moon in Cancer that can bring a new romantic interest into your life. You may also explore your own relationship with pleasure and reflect on who and what you’re attracted to. New lucky opportunities might also enter your life, or maybe you’re celebrating something exciting with close friends. If you have a creative urge, listen to it!
There’s more balance and support in your everyday life once Mercury in Leo mingles with Jupiter in Gemini on July 8. Maybe a family member or co-worker steps up and offers help, or you learn about a new opportunity that can help build your sense of security. You’re overcome with gratitude on July 11 when Venus in Cancer meets with Neptune in your sign. This is a great day to ask for what you want. People are fawning over you! Soak up the compliments–your magnetism is next-level today.
Let’s talk compatibility!
Later in the day, Venus, the planet of balance and blessings, enters Leo. Over the next few weeks, you can receive support for some responsibilities life that feel taxing. You may also gain recognition for your hard work in the form of praise—or a raise. Singles could meet someone doing something pretty ordinary, like waiting in a dentist’s office. Couples will appreciate the little things their lover does, like cooking their favorite meal after a long day of work. Your daily schedule can get the best of you on July 12 when Venus in Leo rams into Pluto in Aquarius. If there’s someone at work who’s been micromanaging you, you may need to defend yourself.
Shocking information hits you like a ton of bricks on July 15 when Mars and Uranus team up in Taurus—or on the other hand, you could be the one revealing something that surprises others. Communication feels disruptive today and you may encounter drama with a sibling, BFF, or family member. Mars, the planet of action and frustration, enters Gemini on July 20. Over the next few weeks, you might be considering moving or dealing with tension with a family member or roommate. This is also a cathartic time to purge your home and break free from the past.
The Full Moon in Capricorn on July 21 helps bring one of your goals to fruition. You’re either reaching an exciting turning point or realizing how your hopes and dreams have changed over the past few months. Maybe you’re ready to let go of a pipe dream and move onto something new. Changes in your friendships may also take place, helping you realize who lifts you up and who leaves you feeling worn down. On the same day, Venus in Leo connects with Jupiter in Gemini, helping you mend any issues with people you’ve clashed with over the past few weeks.
The Sun enters Leo on July 22, urging you to get ahold of your daily routine and schedule. You’re becoming more aware of which habits you’re ready to release and which routines you’d like to integrate into your everyday life. If you’re overworking yourself, your body and mind will start to show signs. Rest and protect your free time! There’s some tension later in the day when the Sun in Leo locks eyes with Pluto in Aquarius. If you’ve been in a habit of saying “yes” and overextending yourself, this will force you to say “no” and prioritize some down time. A responsibility you have can also feel more intense today. Try to incorporate some self-care today.
The month winds down with Mercury, the planet of information, entering Virgo on July 25. This invites you to have important conversations within your one-on-one relationships. This could look like discussing the future with a lover or setting new business terms with a creative collaborator. Maybe you’re negotiating a raise or applying for a new job. This is a productive time to collaborate with others, and freelance work might pick up, too. Keep in mind that Mercury will go retrograde early next month, which can have you revisiting relationship issues and frustrations. It may even reunite you with an ex or two along the way!
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.