The Sky of July

Researched & Written by House Astrologer Diane Rogers

Major Theme

TURNING POINT: Cradle Aspect Pattern or “Barbault’s Basket”

The Cradle is an aspect pattern consisting of an opposition between two planets that are mediated by two other planets that are sextile to each other, while also making harmonious aspects (the trine and sextile) to the two planets opposing each other. The planets making harmonious aspects to the opposing planets act as mediators between them.On the chart, this looks like a basket or cradle. Barbault was a mundane astrologer who predicted a period of “collective crisis” in 2020 that was later linked to the Covid-19 pandemic. Another prediction of his was this cradle pattern, going exact on July 20th, 2026, as a turning point that heralds a reorganization of world power. The formation of the basket aspect pattern is as follows:

• Jupiter in Leo Opposite Pluto in Aquarius: This aspect brings tension, these two planets are at odds and can be thought of as having a disagreement. Leo is associated with leadership, societal authorities, monarchical lines, government structures, and military authority. Aquarius represents the masses, the human public, social collectives, communities, and generally, those who are governed. This is a classic “us vs them” aspect. Right now, we are in times where the governing structures have turned against their people or are at odds with their people. The people feel unprotected by the structures they are governed by and are mobilizing against them in order to change their circumstances.

• Neptune in Aries sextile Uranus in Gemini:This aspect is harmonious, these two planets are working together, and can be thought of as middle men or mutual friends who can mediate the disagreement between the opposing planets. Neptune is what we collectively idealize, connected to the media - it signals the images and ideas that we share with others in society and collectively aspire to. Neptune in Aries is hungry for something new and willing to fight for it, new world orders based on what we believe to be permissible are typically cemented under this transit. Uranus is what we collectively think , trends, and is the catalyst for social change through disruptions and innovations to how we communicate, organize, and operate.  Uranus in Gemini disrupts the way we communicate with each other through technological evolution. During this transit in the early 1940s, during WW2 - we saw the advent of radio communications. Now, it is associated with the advent of AI. Neptune and Uranus sextile in these signs are working together to bring large scale social change. We can look at these planets to be part of manufacturing consent - Neptune changes attitudes, Uranus provides the pathways to enact.

• Uranus in Gemini sextiles Jupiter in Leo:This aspect is harmonious, Uranus in Gemini understands Jupiter in Leo and their natures support each other consciously with effort. Charismatic public figures represented by Jupiter in Leo are able to utilize the new technologies represented by Uranus in Gemini to further their aims and reach the masses represented by Pluto in Aquarius. 
  

• Uranus in Gemini trines Pluto in Aquarius: This aspect is harmonious, Uranus in Gemini understands Pluto in Aquarius instinctively, these two are in natural agreement and their natures support each other unconsciously. Under this aspect, the collective represented by Pluto in Aquarius  is under increased influence by the technologies and through processes represented by Uranus in Gemini, and vice versa, naturally adopting the available tech for their own goals and changing it if necessary. 
  

• Neptune in Aries trines Jupiter in Leo: This aspect is harmonious, Neptune in Aries understands Jupiter in Leo instinctively. These two are in natural agreement and their natures support each other unconsciously. The public figures or ruling class represented by Jupiter in Leo are under increased influence by the ideas, beliefs, and media images represented by Naptune in Aries, and vice versa. They may exert their influence to usher in new ideas that support their goals via the media, and feel emboldened (aries energy) to take greater control over or “conquer” others. 
  

• Neptune in Aries sextiles Pluto in Aquarius:This aspect is harmonious, Neptune in arouse understands Pluto in Aquarius and their natures support each other consciously with effort. The collective represented by Pluto in Aquarius is under increased influence of the ideas, beliefs, and media images represented by Neptune in Aries, and vice versa.  

July Sky Events

July 1: Jupiter in Leo squares Chiron in Taurus 

Wounds concerning scarcity, lack, and insecurity threaten the blessings that can come from risk-taking, visibility, and self-promotion. Pushing through this anyway could yield promising results. This aspect is a caution to not overdo it, not to “fake it till you make it” or stretch yourself beyond your means - if you insist on having fun, make sure you have the resources to support it. On a mundane level, we could be on the heels of some serious economic trouble fueled by hubris and tyrannical, egotistical leadership. 

July 2: Mars in Gemini square the Nodes.

Squares to the nodes indicate a missed step, a disruption in the balance of the energy of the nodes. When Mars squares the nodes, its action, drive, and energy that are out of step with those of the nodes. The south node in virgo is oriented towards decisive, laser focused attention to details, the north node in pisces is oriented towards a focus on the biggest picture, opening oneself to possibilities that go beyond Virgo's material perfection. Mars in Gemini does not care to meticulously parse details or devote itself to creating new realities - it mainly wants to explore cerebrally and collect information, jumping around to whatever is of interest.

July 4: Mars conjunct Uranus at 3 Gemini. 

This aspect is the one most of us astrologers are looking at, from a mundane perspective it has been interpreted as a sudden shock to the financial & government systems that affect everyday life. The general advice is to steer clear of conflict, particularly verbal and written as they have the capacity to escalate unexpectedly. Unexpected events and unpredictable energy levels are characteristic of this aspect.

July 5: Mars in Gemini sextile Neptune in Aries 

Cerebral exploration supports spiritual goals. What we can learn, debate, consider and reconsider can help us be inspired, uncover new spiritual truths, heal and create. A generally good time to try doing something new or doing something old a new way, the connections you make from trying things you don't typically do can be applied to the things you love to do.

July 6: Sun in Cancer square Saturn in Aries

With this aspect, Saturn tests the Sun through chaos, instability, and insecurity. Without solid rules and consistent systems, it becomes difficult to nurture and care for something so that it reaches their full potential. Sun in cancer needs stability and alignment, saturn in aries needs risk and self-definition. Expect challenges to the area of your chart that cancer occupies. The impatience of saturn in aries conflicts with cancer’s steady approach. The vulnerability of the sun in cancer conflicts with aries’ warrior mindset and appetite for risk. The area of your chart that cancer occupies is being brought into focus and challenged by saturn in aries.

July 6: Mars in Gemini trine Pluto in Aquarius

This is a good aspect for networking, community action, socializing, and achieving one’s goals through social exchange. Pluto gives Mars in Gemini a boost - more energy to multi-task. Generally, it is a good time to vocalize - speak about the things you’re trying to accomplish, exchange ideas with those around you. You never know who is listening, what they know, and who they could connect you with. There is also 

July 7: Neptune stations retrograde at 4 Aries

Neptune stations retrograde every year for approximately 5 months.  This retrograde period begins on July 7th and ends December 12th of this year. At 4 (cancer degree) Aries, this retrograde will strip away illusions in the part of your chart that aries occupies, particularly as it relates to comfort and safety. At this time way may have to collectively come to terms with the fact that we are not as safe or prepared as we thought we are. Whatever you’ve been using to mask discontent, even unconsciously, won't work anymore. Now is the time to get real with yourself. 

July 9: Venus enters Virgo 

Venus enters the sign of its fall. The illusions of perfectionism are shattered as the flaws and defects that underscore our daily lives come into clearer focus. Venus in Virgo is a devoted idealist, she may not be as flowery as Venus in signs that dignify her (libra, taurus, pisces), but she not only sees the potential in all things, but everything that stands in the way of reaching that potential. Venus in virgo brings an energy of discernment, practicality, and is oriented towards material results. This transit helps you evaluate whether the area that virgo occupies in your chart is operating at its full potential and if your relationships with others are a help or hindrance.

July 10: Venus in Virgo trine Chiron in Taurus

 Chiron in Taurus says “I feel worthless, I don’t have x amount of money, x type of beauty, or x achievement.” To which Venus in Virgo says “Me too. Want to fix that?” Despite this being a harmonious aspect - these two bodies can play off each other’s insecurities. During this transit, it can be tempting to fix whatever issues we have with inadequacy or insecurity through more scrutiny on the self. As Chiron in Taurus struggles with embodiment, Venus in Virgo can help with that through focusing on creating a devoted practice of physical wellness - working out, hygiene, eating fresh, nutritious foods can help get one back in touch with their physicality and remember they are more than what they produce. 

July 11: Venus conjunct South Node in 0 Virgo

 The south node represents what was mastered in previous incarnations and what is overdeveloped and overfamiliar. The south node is karmic in nature, as such we can expect fated events in the area of the chart that virgo governs. Old friends, partners, and other relationships that contain unfinished business may resurface - these relationships may have involved a level of criticism, scrutiny, or present problems that remain unsolved. It’s time to let go of standards and values that no longer serve a practical contribution to who and what we want to be.

July 13: Sun Conjunct Mercury at 20 Cancer

 Sun/Mercury conjunctions in transit are a good time for anything to do with mental faculty; reading, writing, speaking, exploration, networking, and even merchandising. Though mostly associated with full moon, sun/mercury conjunctions are also good times for finding things out. Expect information being brought to light in the area of the chart that cancer occupies. At the 20th (scorpio) degree there could be something hidden that comes to light that has an emotional effect. Creating, of any kind, could be a meaningful outlet during this time.

July 13: Venus in Virgo square Uranus in Gemini

Expect unexpected shake ups to relationships, and with the square, it typically portends something negative.  This aspect puts the areas of your chart that gemini and virgo occupy at odds. Uranus in Gemini seeks freedom through information and causes disruptions in communication. Venus in virgo seeks pleasure through order and boundaries, and meticulously cares for herself and others. Generally, we can expect unexpected attractions that cross boundaries, unexpected contact from people you didn't expect to hear from, unforeseen expenses, and sudden break ups.

July 14: New Moon at 21 Cancer

A beautiful opportunity to envision and manifest new realities for yourself in the area of your chart that cancer occupies. Changing your philosophy and making sure your sensorium (the part of your brain that perceives and processes all stimuli, associated with the moon astrologically) is aligned with the changes you want to make is crucial. When setting intentions, make sure they are aligned with the house or area of the chart that the 21st degree of cancer occupies. Write down your current circumstances and swing back around in 6 months during the full moon in Cancer to see how they’ve panned out.

July 19: Mars in Gemini sextile Saturn in Aries

Saturn in Aries grounds the scatterbrained energy of Mars in Gemini into something actionable. Both of these signs are restless, but where gemini tends to bounce around and scatter energies, aries goes full force into one thing before getting bored and moving to the next. Saturn in aries helps keep mars in gemini’s mental explorations self-directed and grounded in what is personally beneficial. 

July 20: Jupiter in Leo trine Neptune in Aries

 Delulu is the solulu! If you have aspects to personal planets in the early degrees of Leo or Aries, this aspect is a push to dream very, very big. The executive ability in the solar sign of Leo combined with the zeal and self-driven energy of Aries can result in some real progress towards lofty goals if done properly. Neptune in Aries brings new, daring visions of what life could look like, to which Jupiter in Leo says “sure, lets make it happen!” Be mindful of pride, hubris, and legitimately out-of-touch, ego-driven desires. This energy should not be wasted chasing windmills. 

July 20: Jupiter in Leo opposite Pluto in Aquarius

Jupiter in Leo exacerbates the changes that Pluto is bringing to the area of your chart that Aquarius occupies. One expression of this aspect is breaking away from the pack, Leo represents individuals, Aquarius is the collective. Jupiter in Leo brings luck through the spirited pursuit of personal goals. Opposing Pluto in Aquarius, these pursuits may take us further from our community, people who are not on board with your vision may present problems for you or just fall away all together, but not without some pushback. This aspect is part of the cradle pattern discussed above.

July 22: Sun enters Leo

 The official start of the 2026 Leo season. The Sun is domicile (highest strength) in the sign of Leo, bringing fun, pleasure, joy, optimism, as well as pride, egotism, stubbornness, and domineering energy. Leo energy is good for leading through embodiment - be about what you’re about and people will be inspired to do the same for their own lives. The area of your chart that Leo occupies is under increased visibility and scrutiny. Happy Solar Return to all Leos!

July 23: Mercury goes direct at 23 Cancer

 Mercury retrograde is finally over. Stationing directly in an aquarius degree, we can expect any technological or internet related delays to end, and feel free to resume motion on anything communications related - signing contracts, planning travel, major purchasing and the like. Although it's advisable to wait until Mercury clears the shadow period, which will take two weeks after stationing direct. 

July 24: Mercury in Cancer sextile Venus in Virgo

Mercury in Cancer’s emotional intelligence and tenderness softens up the hard lines of Venus in Virgo, while venus in virgo makes space for practical considerations and gives form to mercury’s emotional insights. Together, they find the best way to tackle problems and resolve interpersonal issues with care and dedication. This aspect is good for repairing relationships, having tough conversations, and resolving issues - the energy is very much “us vs the problem.”

July 26: Saturn stations retrograde in 14 Aries 

Saturn retrograde is a reality check. Retrogrades turn energy inwards. During a Saturn retrograde, the energy goes from enforcing rules and building structures towards reviewing and stress-testing. Expect internal delays, right now is the time to assess whether what you are building is stable, sustainable, and whether you have the internal reserves and necessary resources to keep it going. This will affect the area of your chart that aries occupies. Saturn will station direct on December 10th, 2026. 

July 27: Sun in Leo opposite Pluto in Aquarius

The sun is illuminating and bringing into focus the area of the chart that Leo occupies and receiving a challenge by Pluto. The sun in Leo has a personal need for visibility, creation, and to act according to its own will. Pluto in aquarius highlights what you are sacrificing as a result of group expectations or where you’re pulled to conform to group demands. This aspect may require that you assert yourself and let breaks happen in order to free yourself.

July 27: Sun in Leo trine Neptune in Aries, sextile Uranus in Gemini

 The sun is illuminating and bringing into focus the area of the chart that Leo occupies and receives support from Neptune and Uranus. The sun in Leo has a personal need for visibility, creation, and to act according to its own will. Neptune in Aries is helping the Sun find new ways of accomplishing old goals. Uranus in Gemini is helping the Sun find innovating solutions through cerebral exploration. This aspect is good for trying 

July 29: Sun Conjunct Jupiter at 6 Leo

The Sun enters to sign of its domicile and links up with Jupiter. The sun in Leo has a personal need for visibility, creation, and to act according to its own will. Jupiter amplifies the Sun's confidence, optimism, and desire for growth; encouraging you to take up more space and pursue opportunities that align with your authentic self. This aspect can bring recognition, abundance, or renewed faith, but it also asks that you remain mindful of overextending yourself or promising more than you can realistically sustain. This can be an incredibly fortunate transit for taking risks and betting on yourself. Be mindful of pride, overconfidence, or taking on more than you realistically have the capacity to sustain. In the virgo degree, there is an added focus on discernment and perfectionism.

July 29: Full Moon at 6 Aquarius  

 The full moon in Aquarius brings culmination, clarity, and release to the area of the chart that Aquarius occupies. While the Sun in Leo emphasizes personal expression and individual purpose, the Moon in Aquarius highlights your relationship to community, shared ideals, and the future you are helping to create with others. This lunation may reveal where you have outgrown old expectations or where greater authenticity requires changing your role within a group. What comes to light now can help you find a healthier balance between honoring your own needs while striving to meet those in your circle.

Something that has been developing over the last six months may finally reach its conclusion, revealing whether your current connections align with your destiny. Full Moons illuminate what can no longer remain hidden. If something needs to end so that greater authenticity can emerge, this lunation is unlikely to let you avoid it.

July 29: Venus in Virgo square Mars in Gemini

Venus in Virgo seeks practical improvements, thoughtful care, and tangible expressions of affection while Mars in Gemini is motivated by curiosity, variety, and quick action. The square between these planets can create friction; virgo venus values discernment while gemini mars likes having as many options available as possible, regardless of quality.  Relationships may suffer from mixed signals, criticism, impatience, or an inability to agree on priorities. This aspect can also manifest as spending energy in too many places at once while neglecting what actually matters.Identify where your actions are out of alignment with your values and make the necessary adjustments.

August Sky Events (Sneak Peek)

August 3: Chiron Retrograde in 0 Taurus

Chiron retrograde turns the healing process inward. This transit focuses more on confronting unresolved trauma in private and rest vs seeking tangible results of healing progress. It's time to assess where insecurity still dictates your choices, particularly concerning worthiness, stability, embodiment, and material security. This retrograde lasts until early January, giving you several months to redefine your relationship with value from the inside out.

August 6: Venus enters Libra

Venus returns home to one of her domiciles, bringing greater ease to relationships, aesthetics, diplomacy, and cooperation. Unlike Venus in Virgo, who expresses love through service and practical devotion, Venus in Libra seeks reciprocity, fairness, and mutual understanding. The area of your chart that Libra occupies benefits from compromise, beauty, and strengthening interpersonal connections. This transit is supportive for repairing relationships, beautifying your environment and collaborating with others..

August 7: Sun in Leo Trine Saturn Rx in Aries

The Sun is illuminating and bringing into focus the area of the chart that Leo occupies while receiving support from Saturn retrograde in Aries. Saturn's retrograde asks us to review the foundations we've built rather than continuing to push forward without reflection. The Sun in Leo provides confidence and creative direction, while Saturn supplies the discipline and self-direction necessary to make those ambitions sustainable. What you commit to now has the potential to support your long-term goals, provided you're willing to refine your methods and honestly assess where stronger foundations are needed.

August 9: Mercury Enters Leo

Mercury enters Leo, shifting communication toward confidence, conviction, and unabashed self-expression. Thoughts become more dramatic. Mercury in Leo wants its voice to be heard and isn't afraid to take up space in conversations. The area of your chart that Leo occupies becomes a place of increased learning, communication, writing, networking, and decision making. This transit favors presentations, creative projects, leadership, and speaking from personal experience. Remember to remain open to perspectives beyond your own.

August 10: Mercury in Leo square Chiron

Mercury in Leo wants to speak boldly and confidently, while Chiron in Taurus  remembers every instance where our voice wasn’t considered valuable enough to be heard. This square may bring criticism, self-doubt, or difficult conversations that touch old wounds surrounding worthiness and self-expression. Be mindful of allowing pride to prevent meaningful dialogue or letting insecurity convince you to remain silent. Challenging conversations that arise under this transit have the potential to reveal limiting beliefs you've carried about your own value and what you bring to the table.

August 10: Venus in Libra trine Pluto in Aquarius

 Venus in Libra receives support from Pluto in Aquarius, allowing relationships to deepen through honesty, vulnerability, and shared ideals. Pluto helps Venus move beyond superficial harmony toward more authentic connection. Existing relationships may become stronger through difficult but necessary conversations, while new relationships formed under this transit often carry a sense of significance or inevitability. This aspect also supports transforming the area of your chart that Libra occupies by aligning your values more closely with the future you're trying to build.

August 10: Venus in Libra Opposite Neptune in Aries

Venus in Libra seeks harmony through reciprocity, fairness, and mutual understanding. Neptune in Aries is inspired by bold visions of what could be, but can blur the line between faith and fantasy. The opposition between these planets asks whether your relationships and values are rooted in reality or idealization. It can be tempting to project your desires onto another person or believe that love alone will solve practical problems. This aspect is beautiful for artistic pursuits, romance, and spiritual connection, but it also calls for discernment. Be mindful of overlooking red flags or sacrificing your own needs in pursuit of an ideal.

August 11: Mars Enters Cancer & Trines North Node 

Mars enters Cancer, shifting toward emotional security, protection, and caring for what matters most. Mars is traditionally considered in its fall in Cancer, making direct action more unpredictable as emotions drive decision making. Fortunately, Mars immediately receives support from the North Node in Pisces. Actions motivated by compassion, intuition, and emotional honesty are more likely to move you toward your long-term path than those driven by defensiveness or fear. This transit encourages taking meaningful action in support of the life you're trying to build rather than reacting to temporary discomfort.

August 12: Mercury in Leo opposite Pluto in Aquarius 

Mercury is bringing attention to the area of your chart that Leo occupies while receiving a challenge from Pluto in Aquarius. Pluto exposes what has been hidden. Mercury in Leo wants to express itself confidently, while Pluto in Aquarius questions whether those ideas can withstand collective scrutiny. This is an excellent aspect for research, investigation, and getting to the bottom of a problem, but be mindful of power struggles, obsessive thinking, or becoming overly attached to being right.You may have to defend your beliefs against a group of people at this time.

August 12: Mercury in Leo trine Neptune in Aries

Mercury in Leo receives support from Neptune in Aries, blending confident, decisive thinking with imagination and intuition. Neptune helps Mercury think beyond existing limitations, making this an excellent aspect for creative writing, storytelling, visualization, and developing new ideas. Conversations may feel more inspired as they allow intuition to fill in gaps that facts alone cannot. 

August 12: Venus in Libra trine Uranus in Gemini

Venus in Libra receives support from Uranus in Gemini, bringing refreshing energy to relationships, creativity, and social interactions. Unexpected encounters, exciting conversations, or opportunities to meet new people are all possible manifestations of this transit. Existing relationships also benefit from trying something different together. This aspect reminds us that stability and novelty can co-exist beautifully.

August 12: Mars in Cancer sextile Chiron in Taurus

This aspect creates opportunities to address old insecurities through consistent action rather than just reflecting. Caring for your body, your home, your finances, or your emotional wellbeing can become tangible expressions of inner healing. Progress under this transit is unlikely to come through dramatic breakthroughs, but through small actions that gradually restore a greater sense of security and confidence.

August 12: New Moon & Solar Eclipse at 20 Leo

Solar eclipses mark significant beginnings, new moons introduce changes that unfold gradually over the next six months. This eclipse plants new seeds in the area of your chart that Leo occupies, inviting you to rethink how you express yourself, pursue joy, and step into leadership. Eclipses often coincide with fated developments that redirect our attention toward a new chapter, whether or not we feel fully prepared. At the Scorpio degree, this eclipse may require letting go of old identities or attachments in order to embrace a more authentic expression of yourself. 

August 12: Mercury in Leo sextile Uranus in Gemini

Mercury in Leo receives support from Uranus in Gemini, creating an atmosphere of innovation, curiosity, and mental flexibility. New ideas arrive quickly under this transit, often through unexpected conversations or exposure to unfamiliar perspectives. This is an excellent aspect for learning, writing, networking, brainstorming, and experimenting with different ways of communicating. If you've been feeling mentally stuck, Uranus has a way of introducing the exact piece of information needed to help you see things differently at the right time. Stay open. 

August 13: Mercury in Leo sextile Venus in Libra

Mercury in Leo and Venus in Libra work together to foster warm, graceful expression. Mercury contributes honesty and clarity while Venus encourages diplomacy, tact, and consideration for others. This is a supportive aspect for negotiations, repairing relationships, creative collaboration, and expressing appreciation to the people around you. 

August 15: Mercury in Leo conjunct Jupiter in Leo at 10 degrees

Mercury joins Jupiter in Leo, expanding the mind as much as the voice. Ideas become bigger, confidence in your perspective increases, and communication takes on a more optimistic tone. This is a good transit for teaching, publishing, public speaking, writing, studying, or sharing knowledge with others. Be mindful of exaggeration, overlooking important details, or having enthusiasm for an idea that doesn’t match its viability. .

Horoscopes by Sign

Please read horoscopes for your rising sign. If you don't have your time of birth and therefore do not have access to your rising sign - please prioritize the moon if you were born during the night, and the sun if you were born during  the day. If you are not sure whether you were born during the day or night,  please read for both your sun and moon sign. Horoscopes are written utilizing the whole sign system - a widely used, ancient, and accurate house system. If you prefer placidus, please reference the day by day transit interpretations and apply them to your chart. 

ARIES

Your chart ruler, Mars, is the star of the show this month as it transits through Gemini, making several harmonious aspects to the outer planets that allow you to move with greater depth, perception, and receptivity to alternative, unorthodox ways of doing and being. 

With your chart ruler traversing through your 3rd house, you may feel more socially active this month. Now is a good time to meet new people, get involved in neighborhood events, and try learning new skills. You may also be feeling more argumentative this month. Watch out for unexpected arguments that have the potential to escalate, particularly with siblings or in your neighborhood. 

With Neptune and Saturn stationing retrograde in your 1st house, you may be experiencing some feelings of insecurity or inadequacy. Neptune brings feelings of not being sure of yourself, but also the opportunity for reinvention. With Saturn co-present with Neptune in Aries, you’ll place restrictions on yourself or have them imposed on you, but these restrictions can be necessary for refinement or re-branding your persona. With these planets retrograde, try to reflect on how far you’ve come, where you are now, and where you want to go - using these transits as a checkpoint for internal reflection can be useful for you.

Your chart ruler, Mars, is  making a sextile to Jupiter, who just entered Leo. This transit can feel like a breath of fresh air. You may experience an influx of new creative ideas, learn more creative skills, and be more concerned with finding your artistic voice. It is possible to overdo it with fun and pleasure, and you need to be mindful of your spending when it comes to leisure. WIth this transit, you may also have a moral dilemma around dating, love, and relationships. You may be refining your philosophy on love or making a deeper commitment to yourself. This is good energy for putting yourself out there in the dating game if you have been inactive or taking greater control if you have - especially when the Sun joins Jupiter in Leo later in the month. 

Jupiter in Leo opposing Pluto in Aquarius highlights tension between your 5th and 11th houses, respectively. This means you may have to assert your creative voice and individuality despite opposition from your peers, your industry, your audience, or your network. Don’t be afraid to stand up and go against the grain to defend your work, but don’t shut out constructive critique either. 

When Venus enters your 6th house of health and wellness in Virgo, you may feel an extra push to start treating yourself better through upgrading your diet, wellness routines, and optimizing your space to support your health goals. Cleaning up your finances and revamping your budget is also a good idea under this transit. Caution against perfectionism and overanalyzing, especially your relationships as venus rules your 7th house. It is especially a good time to reorganize your home, focus on the balance between your physical and mental health, and tailor your efforts to self-care and security. If you are a spiritual person, incorporating this into your daily routines can also be helpful and become more of a focus. As mercury stations direct in your 4th house, you may receive some information concerning your home, ancestral line, or family that was previously blocked. 

The full moon in Aquarius illuminates your 11th house of networks, friends, associates, wishes, and industry connections. Reflecting on what was going on during the aquarius new moon 6 months ago could be helpful in contextualizing how this full moon is showing up for you now. You may be seeing your social circle more clearly, noticing the ways you may have or have not outgrown those around you. Do the people around you reflect your values? Is your audience receptive to the type of things you want to release? Does your network consist of people who can help you get where you want to go? All of these things are questions you may have during this full moon. You could end up at odds with people you’ve decided need to go. 

As August approaches; you can look forward to expressing your creative voice more with Mercury & the new moon in Leo, your 5th house. A possibility for new romantic partnerships is also present as Venus in Libra enters your 7th house. You will also have to continue to caution against self-doubt and insecurity around identity and self-assertion as Chrion moves retrograde out of Taurus and into Aries, your 1st house. 

TAURUS

Your chart ruler, Venus, is in Virgo, activating themes around creativity, health, relationships, and daily routines. Venus in Virgo brings a practical and discerning energy to your 5th house, encouraging you to refine your creative projects, improve your relationship with pleasure, and examine whether the things you spend your time and energy on are actually nourishing you. With Venus in Virgo, pleasure comes through intentionality, craftsmanship, and creating something that reflects your values.

With Venus traversing your 5th house, you may feel a stronger desire to create, date, have fun, or reconnect with hobbies that bring you joy. This is a good time to dedicate yourself to creative practices, learn new skills, and focus on developing your unique talents. However, Venus in Virgo can become overly critical, making it easy to focus on flaws instead of appreciating what is already working. Be mindful of perfectionism, especially when it comes to your creative expression or romantic relationships. Sometimes the pursuit of improvement can prevent you from enjoying what you have already created.

Mars in Gemini is activating your 2nd house of money, resources, values, and self-worth this month, making several aspects to the outer planets that encourage you to rethink how you acquire and use your resources. Mars in Gemini can bring increased mental activity around finances, budgeting, and earning potential. You may find yourself exploring new ways to make money, learning about financial topics, or juggling multiple sources of income. With Mars conjunct Uranus in your 2nd house, be mindful of unexpected expenses, impulsive purchases, or sudden changes to your financial situation. This energy can also bring innovative ideas for increasing your resources, especially if you are willing to experiment with unconventional approaches.

Mars in Gemini making supportive aspects to Neptune and Saturn in Aries highlights the connection between your resources and your long-term goals. Neptune and Saturn retrograde in your 12th house may bring attention to subconscious patterns, hidden fears, or self-sabotaging behaviors that influence your relationship with money and security. Saturn asks you to take responsibility for what happens behind the scenes, while Neptune asks you to examine where you may be operating through assumptions or illusions. This is a good time for reflecting on what unconscious beliefs about scarcity, safety, or success may be shaping your decisions.

Jupiter in Leo is expanding your 4th house of home, family, ancestry, and emotional foundations for the next year. Jupiter brings growth, optimism, and opportunities for expansion to your private life. You may feel called to improve your living situation, reconnect with family, or create a home environment that better reflects who you are becoming. However, Jupiter in Leo can sometimes overdo things, and with Chiron in Taurus squaring Jupiter from your 1st house, be mindful of tying your sense of worth too closely to external improvements or appearances. Growth in your home and personal life should support your identity.

Jupiter in Leo opposing Pluto in Aquarius highlights tension between your 4th and 10th houses. You’re taking on a greater load in your private life, there may be pressure from your career, public reputation, or larger societal expectations. You may find yourself questioning whether your professional path reflects your authentic self or whether you have been building toward goals that no longer feel meaningful. How much of your personal life have you sacrificed for your career? How can you get it back? Don’t be afraid to make changes that honor your personal life, but remain open to constructive feedback from those who can help you grow.

The full moon in Aquarius illuminates your 10th house of career, reputation, public visibility, and accomplishments. Reflecting on what was happening during the Aquarius new moon six months ago can help contextualize what is coming to fruition now. You may be receiving recognition, seeing the results of professional efforts, or gaining clarity about the direction you want your career to take. This full moon asks whether the goals you are pursuing actually belong to you. Are you building a life that reflects your values, or one designed around external expectations?

As August approaches, you can look forward to greater attention around home, family, and emotional foundations as Mercury and the New Moon/Solar Eclipse in Leo activate your 4th house. Venus entering Libra will bring focus to your 6th house of health, routines, and daily life, helping you refine your relationship with self-care and balance. You will also have to continue working through themes around self-worth and security as Chiron retrogrades back into Aries, your 12th house, bringing deeper awareness to subconscious patterns that influence how you see yourself.

GEMINI

Your chart ruler, Mercury, moves through Cancer and into Leo this month , bringing attention to your resources, values, communication style, and the way you express yourself. Mercury is also receiving support and challenges from the outer planets, encouraging you to think differently, communicate more boldly, and reconsider the stories you tell about yourself.

With Mars transiting through your 1st house, you may feel more energized, motivated, and ready to take action. Mars in Gemini increases mental activity, curiosity, and the desire to explore new ideas, but it can also make it difficult to focus on one thing at a time. This is a good time to start new projects, meet new people, learn new skills, and advocate for yourself. With Mars conjunct Uranus in your 1st house, expect unexpected changes to your plans, your appearance, your goals, or your sense of identity. Be mindful of acting impulsively or allowing frustration to turn into unnecessary conflict, especially in situations where communication can escalate quickly.

Mars in Gemini making harmonious aspects to Neptune and Saturn in Aries activates your 1st and 11th houses, connecting your personal goals with your communities, friendships, and long-term aspirations. Saturn and Neptune retrograde in your 11th house ask you to reflect on the groups you belong to and the future you are trying to build. Some friendships, communities, or goals may require restructuring, while others may reveal themselves as more aligned with your dreams than you realized. This is a good time to think about how your individual talents can contribute to something larger than yourself.

With Saturn and Neptune retrograde in your 11th house, you may be reassessing your relationship to your audience, your social circles, and the communities you participate in. Neptune can bring idealism around groups and collective movements, while Saturn asks whether those connections are sustainable. You may find yourself questioning whether the people around you support the person you are becoming. Use this retrograde period to distinguish between communities that inspire you and those that drain your energy.

Jupiter in Leo is expanding your 3rd house of communication, learning, siblings, and your immediate environment for the next year.  Jupiter amplifies one of the areas of life most naturally associated with your sign. You may find yourself writing more, learning new skills, teaching, networking, or sharing your ideas with a wider audience. However, with Chiron in Taurus squaring Jupiter from your 12th house, be mindful of hidden fears or insecurities that prevent you from fully expressing yourself. The desire to share your ideas may bring up old wounds around being misunderstood, overlooked, or not feeling knowledgeable enough.

Jupiter in Leo opposing Pluto in Aquarius highlights tension between your 3rd and 9th houses. Jupiter expands your personal perspective and encourages you to share your ideas, while Pluto in Aquarius challenges your beliefs, philosophies, and understanding of the world. You may find yourself defending your ideas against criticism from people with different beliefs, educational backgrounds, or worldviews. Don’t be afraid to stand behind your perspective, but remain open to the possibility that meaningful conversations can transform the way you think.

Venus entering Virgo activates your 4th house of home, family, ancestry, and emotional foundations. This transit encourages you to improve your living environment, reconnect with family, and create routines that make your home feel more supportive. Venus in Virgo brings an eye for detail, making this a good time for reorganizing your space, improving your household systems, and tending to family relationships with care. Be mindful of perfectionism or becoming overly critical, especially with loved ones. Venus rules your 5th house of creativity and pleasure, so this transit can also inspire you to create a home environment that supports your artistic pursuits and personal joy.

The full moon in Aquarius illuminates your 9th house of higher learning, travel, publishing, spirituality, and belief systems. Reflecting on what was happening during the Aquarius new moon six months ago may help you understand what is coming to completion now. You may gain clarity around your beliefs, educational goals, or the direction you want to take your knowledge. This full moon asks whether your worldview still reflects who you are becoming. Are you expanding your perspective, or holding onto beliefs because they are familiar?

As August approaches, you can look forward to greater emphasis on communication, learning, and self-expression as Mercury and the New Moon/Solar Eclipse in Leo activate your 3rd house. Venus entering Libra will bring focus to your 5th house of creativity, romance, and pleasure, encouraging you to reconnect with what brings you joy. You will also continue working through deeper subconscious patterns as Chiron retrogrades back into Aries, your 11th house, bringing attention to wounds around belonging, friendship, and your place within collective spaces.

CANCER

Your chart ruler, the Moon, is moving through a month of major developments as the full moon in aquarius lights up your 8th house.  The Sun completes its journey through Cancer and enters Leo, bringing attention to your identity, resources, and sense of security. With several planets activating the Cancer/Leo axis, themes around self-definition, personal value, and what you need to feel supported may become more prominent. This month asks you to examine what you are building your life around and whether those foundations still reflect who you are becoming.

Mars in Gemini is transiting your 12th house of the subconscious, hidden patterns, rest, and spiritual development. This placement can bring increased mental activity behind the scenes, making this a time when you may be processing unresolved thoughts, old conflicts, or motivations that are not immediately obvious. Mars in the 12th house can sometimes feel like energy is harder to direct outwardly, but it can also be powerful for working privately, developing spiritual practices, and confronting patterns that have been operating beneath your awareness.

With Mars conjunct Uranus in your 12th house, unexpected realizations, disruptions to your routines, or sudden awareness of hidden issues may arise. Pay attention to what surfaces when you slow down. This aspect can bring breakthroughs, but it can also manifest as restless energy or difficulty quieting the mind. Be mindful of acting from unconscious frustration rather than from conscious intention.

Mars in Gemini making harmonious aspects to Saturn and Neptune in Aries connects your subconscious world with your 10th house of career, reputation, and long-term goals. Saturn and Neptune retrograde in your 10th house ask you to reassess your ambitions and the structures supporting your public life. You may be questioning whether the path you are pursuing is truly aligned with your purpose or whether you have been following expectations that no longer fit. This is a powerful time to refine your goals and consider how your inner life influences the direction you are moving publicly.

Jupiter in Leo is expanding your 2nd house of money, resources, values, and self-worth for the next year. Jupiter brings opportunities for growth, increased confidence, and a greater awareness of your own talents. You may feel more motivated to improve your financial situation, develop new skills, or invest in yourself. However, with Chiron in Taurus squaring Jupiter from your 11th house, be mindful of comparing your progress to others or tying your worth to external measures of success. Your value is not determined by how much recognition you receive from your network.

Jupiter in Leo opposing Pluto in Aquarius highlights tension between your 2nd and 8th houses. This aspect asks you to examine the balance between what belongs to you and what you share with others. Financial partnerships, debts, investments, or emotional entanglements may require greater awareness. You may feel called to assert your independence while also recognizing where collaboration and mutual support are necessary.

Venus entering Virgo activates your 3rd house of communication, learning, siblings, and your local environment. This is supportive energy for writing, studying, improving communication, and having conversations that require both care and practicality. Venus in Virgo helps bring harmony through attention to detail, but be mindful of becoming overly critical or focusing on what needs fixing instead of appreciating what is already working. Since Venus rules your 4th house, conversations around family, home, or your emotional foundations may also become an important focus.

The full moon in Aquarius illuminates your 8th house of shared resources, intimacy, transformation, and psychological depth. Reflecting on what was happening during the Aquarius new moon six months ago may help you understand what is reaching completion now. This lunation may bring clarity around financial partnerships, emotional bonds, or patterns around trust and vulnerability. What are you sharing with others, and does that exchange feel balanced? Are your closest relationships built on mutual support, or are old patterns influencing the way you connect?

As August approaches, you can look forward to greater focus on finances, resources, and self-worth as Mercury and the New Moon/Solar Eclipse in Leo activate your 2nd house. Venus entering Libra will bring attention to your 4th house of home, family, and emotional foundations, creating opportunities to improve your living situation or deepen connections with loved ones. You will also continue working through career-related themes as Chiron retrogrades back into Aries, your 10th house, bringing attention to wounds around visibility, achievement, and your relationship with success.

LEO

Your chart ruler, the Sun, is the star of the show this month as it moves through Cancer and into Leo, bringing increased attention to your identity, personal goals, and creative expression. With Jupiter recently entering Leo, you are entering a year-long period of growth and expansion around who you are becoming. This is a time to reconnect with your confidence, your creativity, and the parts of yourself that want to be expressed more fully.

Mars in Gemini is activating your 11th house of friends, networks, communities, audiences, and long-term goals. Mars here increases your social activity and can bring more opportunities to connect with others, collaborate, and pursue shared goals. This is a good time to network, join groups, share your ideas, and become more involved in communities that align with your interests. However, Mars in Gemini can also bring disagreements, especially in group settings. With Mars conjunct Uranus in your 11th house, unexpected conflicts, changes within your social circles, or sudden developments involving your audience or professional networks may arise. Be mindful of arguments that escalate quickly, particularly online.

Mars in Gemini making harmonious aspects to Neptune and Saturn in Aries connects your communities and aspirations with your 9th house of beliefs, higher learning, publishing, and long-term vision. Saturn and Neptune retrograde in Aries ask you to reconsider the structures supporting your worldview and future plans. You may be refining your beliefs, questioning old philosophies, or reevaluating educational or professional goals. Your network may introduce you to new perspectives, but it is important to discern which ideas truly support your growth.

Saturn and Neptune retrograde in your 9th house may bring a period of restructuring around what you believe and where you are headed. Neptune can dissolve old ideas about success, purpose, or truth, while Saturn asks you to build something more sustainable in their place. This is a time to examine whether your goals are based on genuine inspiration or external expectations. The future you envision requires both imagination and discipline.

Jupiter in Leo is expanding your 1st house of identity, appearance, self-expression, and personal direction for the next year. Jupiter brings confidence, optimism, and opportunities for growth. You may feel more motivated to reinvent yourself, take up more space, pursue creative goals, or step into leadership. However, with Chiron in Taurus squaring Jupiter from your 10th house, be mindful of tying your worth too closely to achievement, recognition, or public success. Growth is not only about becoming more visible—it is also about becoming more authentic.

Jupiter in Leo opposing Pluto in Aquarius highlights tension between your 1st and 7th houses. As you grow into a stronger sense of self, your relationships may need to adjust. Partnerships, clients, collaborators, or even open conflicts with others may challenge your desire for independence and self-expression. Don’t be afraid to stand confidently in who you are becoming, but remain open to the ways relationships can reveal blind spots and encourage transformation.

Venus entering Virgo activates your 2nd house of money, resources, values, and self-worth. This is a supportive transit for improving your finances, investing in your skills, and reassessing what you truly value. Venus in Virgo encourages practical choices and thoughtful resource management. Since Venus rules your 3rd house, this can also be a productive time for writing, learning, and developing skills that increase your value. Be mindful of perfectionism or becoming overly critical of yourself and your abilities.

The full moon in Aquarius illuminates your 7th house of relationships, partnerships, and significant others. Reflecting on what was happening during the Aquarius new moon six months ago may help you understand what is coming to completion now. You may gain clarity around the people you are partnering with, the dynamics you participate in, and whether your relationships support the person you are becoming. Do the people closest to you encourage your growth? Are your partnerships based on mutual respect, or are old patterns influencing how you relate to others?

As August approaches, you can look forward to a major focus on identity, self-expression, and personal reinvention as Mercury and the New Moon/Solar Eclipse in Leo activate your 1st house. Venus entering Libra will bring attention to your 3rd house of communication, learning, and local connections, creating opportunities for conversations, creative projects, and new skills. You will also continue working through career-related wounds as Chiron retrogrades back into Aries, your 9th house, bringing attention to insecurities around your beliefs, expertise, education, or ability to share your knowledge.

VIRGO

Your chart ruler, Mercury, moves through Cancer and into Leo, bringing attention to your friendships, communities, subconscious patterns, and the ways you process information. With Mercury stationing direct later in the month, areas of life involving communication, planning, and decision-making begin moving forward again. This month asks you to examine not only what you are thinking about, but what ideas and environments are shaping the person you are becoming.

Mars in Gemini is activating your 10th house of career, reputation, public visibility, and long-term goals. Mars here can bring increased ambition, motivation, and a desire to make progress professionally. You may find yourself taking on new projects, speaking more publicly, advocating for your ideas, or pursuing opportunities that require communication and adaptability. However, Mars in Gemini can also scatter your energy, making it important to prioritize what actually moves you toward your goals. With Mars conjunct Uranus in your 10th house, expect unexpected developments in your career or public life. Sudden opportunities, changes in direction, or conflicts with authority figures may arise quickly. Stay flexible, but avoid making major decisions purely from frustration or impatience.

Mars in Gemini making harmonious aspects to Neptune and Saturn in Aries connects your career path with your 8th house of shared resources, intimacy, and transformation. Saturn and Neptune retrograde in Aries ask you to reassess the commitments, financial agreements, and emotional bonds that support your ambitions. There may be a need to restructure shared resources, clarify boundaries, or confront fears around dependence and vulnerability. This is a good time to examine what you are investing your energy into and whether those investments support the future you want to create.

Saturn and Neptune retrograde in your 8th house may bring hidden fears or unresolved issues to the surface. Neptune can reveal where you have been unclear about trust, shared responsibilities, or emotional attachments, while Saturn asks you to establish stronger foundations. This is a powerful period for understanding what you need from others and what you are capable of building independently.

Jupiter in Leo is expanding your 12th house of rest, retreat, spirituality, and the subconscious for the next year. This transit can feel like a quieter form of growth, bringing opportunities for healing, reflection, and connecting with parts of yourself that usually remain hidden. You may feel called to spend more time alone, explore spiritual practices, or work behind the scenes on something meaningful. However, with Chiron in Taurus squaring Jupiter from your 9th house, be mindful of beliefs about success, knowledge, or expertise that limit you. You may need to release the idea that you must constantly prove your worth through productivity or achievement.

Jupiter in Leo opposing Pluto in Aquarius highlights tension between your 12th and 6th houses. Your need for rest, reflection, and inner growth may conflict with demands around work, routines, and daily responsibilities. This aspect asks whether your current habits actually support your well-being. Transformation may come from changing the systems that structure your everyday life, not simply pushing harder within them.

Venus entering Virgo activates your 1st house of identity, appearance, and self-expression. This is a supportive transit for refining your personal style, reconnecting with your values, and investing in yourself. Venus in Virgo brings an energy of discernment—you may feel motivated to improve your routines, care for your body, or make changes that better reflect who you are becoming. Since Venus rules your 2nd house, this can also be a helpful time to reassess your relationship with money and self-worth. Be mindful of perfectionism and remember that improvement does not require rejecting yourself as you are.

The full moon in Aquarius illuminates your 6th house of health, work, routines, and service. Reflecting on what was happening during the Aquarius new moon six months ago may help contextualize what is coming to completion now. You may gain clarity around your daily habits, work environment, or the systems that support your health. This full moon asks whether your routines are helping you become the person you want to be. Are your responsibilities sustainable? Are your habits supporting your physical and mental well-being?

As August approaches, you can look forward to greater focus on creativity, rest, and subconscious renewal as Mercury and the New Moon/Solar Eclipse in Leo activate your 12th house. Venus entering Libra will bring attention to your 2nd house of finances, values, and self-worth, encouraging you to refine your relationship with resources. You will also continue working through themes around shared resources and vulnerability as Chiron retrogrades back into Aries, your 8th house, bringing attention to wounds around trust, intimacy, and dependence.

LIBRA

Your chart ruler, Venus, moves through Virgo and prepares to enter Libra, bringing attention to your subconscious patterns, relationships, values, and sense of self. Venus in Virgo encourages a period of refinement and reflection, asking you to examine what truly supports your well-being and whether your relationships, routines, and commitments are aligned with your values. As Venus approaches your sign, you may feel a growing desire to reconnect with yourself and redefine what you want moving forward.

Mars in Gemini is activating your 9th house of beliefs, higher education, travel, publishing, and worldview. Mars here increases curiosity, motivation to learn, and the desire to explore new perspectives. This is a good time to study, write, teach, share your ideas, or engage with people whose experiences challenge your own. However, Mars in Gemini can also create intellectual restlessness or a tendency to argue simply for the sake of debate. With Mars conjunct Uranus in your 9th house, unexpected revelations, changes in beliefs, travel disruptions, or sudden opportunities for learning may arise. Be mindful of conflicts around opinions, especially when conversations become more about being right than understanding.

Mars in Gemini making harmonious aspects to Neptune and Saturn in Aries connects your beliefs and worldview with your 7th house of partnerships. Saturn and Neptune retrograde in Aries ask you to reassess the agreements, commitments, and expectations you bring into relationships. Neptune can reveal where you have idealized others or projected expectations onto partnerships, while Saturn asks whether those relationships have the structure and accountability needed to last. This is a powerful time to clarify what you need from others and what you are willing to commit to.

Saturn and Neptune retrograde in your 7th house may bring relationship lessons to the surface. Some partnerships may require stronger boundaries, while others may reveal deeper meaning and commitment. This transit asks you to balance compassion with discernment—seeing the potential in others while remaining grounded in reality.

Jupiter in Leo is expanding your 11th house of friends, networks, communities, audiences, and long-term goals for the next year. Jupiter brings opportunities for connection, collaboration, and recognition through your social circles. You may find yourself joining new communities, expanding your audience, or connecting with people who support your future goals. However, with Chiron in Taurus squaring Jupiter from your 8th house, be mindful of overextending yourself for others or tying your sense of belonging to what you can provide. Shared resources, emotional commitments, and trust may require deeper reflection.

Jupiter in Leo opposing Pluto in Aquarius highlights tension between your 11th and 5th houses. As your network expands, you may find yourself confronting questions around creative ownership, personal expression, and how much of yourself you share with others. Your audience, community, or social circles may challenge the way you create or express yourself. You may feel tempted to edit yourself or filter the deeper expressions of yourself through an “acceptable” lens. Don’t be afraid to protect your creative voice, but remain open to feedback that helps you grow.

Venus entering Virgo activates your 12th house of rest, healing, spirituality, and subconscious patterns. This transit encourages reflection on hidden desires, unresolved relationship patterns, and the ways you care for yourself when no one else is watching. Venus in Virgo can help you create supportive practices behind the scenes, but be mindful of becoming overly critical of yourself. Since Venus rules your 1st house, this is a time to reconnect with yourself through solitude, reflection, and intentional self-care.

The full moon in Aquarius illuminates your 5th house of creativity, romance, pleasure, and self-expression. Reflecting on what was happening during the Aquarius new moon six months ago may help contextualize what is reaching completion now. You may gain clarity around creative projects, romantic relationships, or the things that bring you genuine joy. This full moon asks whether you are making space for pleasure and self-expression, or whether you have been prioritizing obligations over what makes you feel alive.

As August approaches, you can look forward to a renewed focus on identity and personal expression as Venus enters Libra, your 1st house. Mercury and the New Moon/Solar Eclipse in Leo will activate your 11th house, bringing opportunities for new communities, friendships, and long-term goals. You will also continue working through relationship themes as Chiron retrogrades back into Aries, your 7th house, bringing attention to wounds around partnership, compromise, and maintaining your sense of self within relationships.

SCORPIO

Your chart ruler, Mars, transits through Gemini, activating your 8th house of shared resources, intimacy, trust, and transformation. Mars is making several harmonious aspects to the outer planets, allowing you to approach deeper emotional and financial matters with greater awareness, curiosity, and openness to new perspectives.

With Mars traversing your 8th house, you may find yourself examining the ways you share resources, energy, and vulnerability with others. This is a powerful time for confronting fears, addressing financial matters, and having conversations around trust and commitment. Mars in Gemini can bring increased mental activity around shared finances, debts, investments, or emotional bonds. With Mars conjunct Uranus in your 8th house, unexpected developments involving money, intimacy, or psychological breakthroughs may arise. Be mindful of impulsive decisions involving shared resources, and avoid allowing suspicion or anxiety to drive your actions.

Mars in Gemini making harmonious aspects to Neptune and Saturn in Aries connects your shared resources and emotional bonds with your 6th house of work, health, and daily routines. Saturn and Neptune retrograde in Aries ask you to reassess the systems that support your everyday life. You may become more aware of how your habits, work environment, or physical health influence your ability to show up for others. This is a good time to restructure routines, establish healthier boundaries, and examine whether your daily responsibilities are sustainable.

Saturn and Neptune retrograde in your 6th house may reveal where your routines have become unrealistic or where you have been sacrificing your own well-being in service of others. Neptune can bring awareness to unconscious habits, while Saturn asks you to create practical systems that support your long-term goals. The goal is not perfection—it is consistency.

Jupiter in Leo is expanding your 10th house of career, reputation, public visibility, and accomplishments for the next year. Jupiter brings opportunities for growth, recognition, and increased confidence in your professional life. You may feel more motivated to pursue leadership opportunities, take creative risks, or become more visible in your field. However, with Chiron in Taurus squaring Jupiter from your 7th house, be mindful of wounds around being recognized, respected, or valued by others. Do not let the approval of partners, clients, or collaborators determine whether your ambitions are worthwhile.

Jupiter in Leo opposing Pluto in Aquarius highlights tension between your 10th and 4th houses. As your public life expands, you may encounter changes or challenges involving your home, family, or emotional foundations. You may have to confront whether your career ambitions are aligned with the life you actually want to build. Growth may require changing old family patterns, redefining what security means to you, or making choices that prioritize your personal foundation alongside your public success.

Venus entering Virgo activates your 11th house of friends, networks, communities, and long-term goals. This is supportive energy for strengthening friendships, collaborating with others, and connecting with people who share your values. Venus in Virgo encourages discernment—you may become more selective about the communities you invest your time and energy into. Since Venus rules your 7th house, relationships may also develop through social networks or shared interests. Be mindful of becoming overly critical of yourself or others when evaluating whether connections are worthwhile.

The full moon in Aquarius illuminates your 4th house of home, family, ancestry, and emotional foundations. Reflecting on what was happening during the Aquarius new moon six months ago may help contextualize what is coming to completion now. You may gain clarity around your living situation, family dynamics, or the emotional patterns that shape your sense of safety. This full moon asks: does your foundation support the person you are becoming? Are you creating a home and inner life that allows you to grow?

As August approaches, you can look forward to greater focus on career, visibility, and creative direction as Mercury and the New Moon/Solar Eclipse in Leo activate your 10th house. Venus entering Libra will bring attention to your 12th house of rest, healing, and subconscious patterns, encouraging reflection and closure before a new cycle begins. You will also continue working through themes around health, work, and daily responsibilities as Chiron retrogrades back into Aries, your 6th house, bringing attention to wounds around productivity, service, and caring for your physical well-being.

SAGITTARIUS

Your chart ruler, Jupiter, is the star of the show this month as it begins its journey through Leo, expanding your 9th house of beliefs, higher education, travel, publishing, and personal philosophy. Jupiter in Leo is a powerful placement for Sagittarius Rising, bringing opportunities to broaden your perspective, pursue creative knowledge, and reconnect with the ideas and experiences that inspire you. This transit encourages you to dream bigger, share your wisdom, and explore what gives your life meaning.

Mars in Gemini is activating your 7th house of relationships, partnerships, contracts, and significant others. Mars here brings increased activity in your one-on-one relationships and can motivate you to address issues that have been left unresolved. This is a good time for collaboration, negotiation, and having conversations that move relationships forward. However, Mars in Gemini can also create intellectual tension, debates, and disagreements. With Mars conjunct Uranus in your 7th house, unexpected developments within relationships may arise. Sudden attractions, changes in agreements, or conflicts that escalate quickly are possible. Be mindful of reacting impulsively during moments of frustration.

Mars in Gemini making harmonious aspects to Neptune and Saturn in Aries connects your relationships with your 5th house of creativity, romance, pleasure, and self-expression. Saturn and Neptune retrograde in Aries ask you to reassess what brings you joy and whether your creative pursuits reflect your authentic desires. Relationships may encourage you to take your passions more seriously, or you may discover that creative projects require more structure and discipline than you previously realized.

Saturn and Neptune retrograde in your 5th house may bring a period of reflection around creativity, dating, and personal fulfillment. Neptune can reconnect you with dreams you have set aside, while Saturn asks whether those dreams have the foundation needed to become reality. This is a powerful time to refine your creative process and build a relationship with joy that is sustainable rather than dependent on external validation.

Jupiter in Leo is expanding your 9th house for the next year, bringing opportunities for growth through learning, travel, spirituality, publishing, and exploring new perspectives. This transit can feel like a breath of fresh air because it speaks directly to Sagittarius’ natural desire for exploration and understanding. You may feel called to teach, write, study, travel, or share your ideas with a wider audience. However, with Chiron in Taurus squaring Jupiter from your 6th house, be mindful of overextending yourself in pursuit of growth. Your desire to explore new possibilities needs to be balanced with attention to your health, routines, and daily responsibilities.

Jupiter in Leo opposing Pluto in Aquarius highlights tension between your 9th and 3rd houses. Expanding your worldview may create friction with the information, opinions, or environments closest to you. You may find yourself questioning familiar ideas, challenging conversations within your community, or needing to communicate your beliefs more confidently. Don’t be afraid to expand beyond what you already know, but remain open to information that challenges your perspective.

Venus entering Virgo activates your 10th house of career, reputation, and public visibility. This transit encourages you to refine your professional image, improve your work processes, and create more harmony between your ambitions and your daily responsibilities. Venus in Virgo brings attention to details, making this a good time to improve your skills, organize your goals, and build relationships that support your career. Since Venus rules your 11th house, professional opportunities may come through your networks, communities, or connections. Be mindful of perfectionism and overly harsh self-evaluation.

The full moon in Aquarius illuminates your 3rd house of communication, learning, siblings, and your immediate environment. Reflecting on what was happening during the Aquarius new moon six months ago may help contextualize what is coming to completion now. You may receive important information, complete a learning process, or gain clarity around how you communicate your ideas. This full moon asks whether the information you consume and share supports the worldview you are trying to build.

As August approaches, you can look forward to greater focus on beliefs, publishing, education, and expanding your perspective as Mercury and the New Moon/Solar Eclipse in Leo activate your 9th house. Venus entering Libra will bring attention to your 11th house of friendships, communities, and long-term goals, creating opportunities for new connections and collaborations. You will also continue working through themes around creativity, joy, and self-expression as Chiron retrogrades back into Aries, your 5th house, bringing attention to wounds around being seen, taking risks, and allowing yourself to create freely.

CAPRICORN

Your chart ruler, Saturn, stations retrograde in Aries, activating your 4th house of home, family, emotional foundations, and inner security. Saturn retrograde asks you to review the structures that support your life behind the scenes. This is a period of assessing whether your foundations are stable, sustainable, and aligned with the person you are becoming. You may be redefining what security means to you, restructuring your living situation, or revisiting family patterns that influence the way you move through the world.

Mars in Gemini is activating your 6th house of work, health, routines, and daily responsibilities. Mars here increases your drive to get things done, improve your systems, and become more efficient. This is a good time to tackle projects, build healthier habits, and make adjustments to your daily routines. However, Mars in Gemini can create scattered energy, making it easy to overcommit or become mentally overwhelmed. With Mars conjunct Uranus in your 6th house, unexpected changes in your work environment, schedule, or health routines may arise. Be mindful of burnout and avoid pushing yourself simply because you feel like you should be able to handle everything.

Mars in Gemini making harmonious aspects to Neptune and Saturn in Aries connects your daily responsibilities with your 4th house foundations. Saturn and Neptune retrograde in Aries ask you to examine how your private life supports your ability to function in the outside world. You may become more aware of how your home environment, family dynamics, or emotional needs influence your productivity. This is a powerful time to create routines that support your well-being rather than routines built solely around obligation.

Saturn and Neptune retrograde in your 4th house may bring a period of restructuring around home and family. Neptune can reveal where your expectations about security have been unrealistic or based on old ideals, while Saturn asks you to create something more solid. You may need to set boundaries, take on responsibilities, or release family patterns that no longer serve your growth.

Jupiter in Leo is expanding your 8th house of shared resources, intimacy, transformation, and psychological depth for the next year. Jupiter brings opportunities for deeper connection, financial growth through collaboration, and emotional transformation. You may experience growth through partnerships, investments, shared resources, or confronting parts of yourself that have previously been hidden. However, with Chiron in Taurus squaring Jupiter from your 5th house, be mindful of taking risks with resources in pursuit of pleasure, romance, or creative projects. Expansion requires discernment.

Jupiter in Leo opposing Pluto in Aquarius highlights tension between your 8th and 2nd houses. As your shared resources and intimate bonds expand, you may have to reassess your relationship with personal finances, independence, and self-worth. This aspect may bring questions around what you owe others versus what you owe yourself. Don’t be afraid to deepen your connections, but make sure those connections support your own stability and values.

Venus entering Virgo activates your 9th house of beliefs, higher education, travel, publishing, and personal philosophy. This is supportive energy for learning, exploring new perspectives, and finding more harmony in your worldview. Venus in Virgo encourages thoughtful analysis and practical application of knowledge, making this a good time to refine skills, pursue education, or share ideas with others. Since Venus rules your 10th house, professional opportunities may come through education, publishing, travel, or expanding your expertise. Be mindful of perfectionism or feeling like you need to know everything before taking the next step.

The full moon in Aquarius illuminates your 2nd house of money, resources, values, and self-worth. Reflecting on what was happening during the Aquarius new moon six months ago may help contextualize what is coming to completion now. You may gain clarity around finances, your relationship with material security, or the skills and talents you bring to the table. This full moon asks whether your resources are being used in ways that reflect your actual values.

As August approaches, you can look forward to greater attention around shared resources, intimacy, and transformation as Mercury and the New Moon/Solar Eclipse in Leo activate your 8th house. Venus entering Libra will bring focus to your 10th house of career, reputation, and public life, creating opportunities to refine your professional image and goals. You will also continue working through themes around home, family, and emotional foundations as Chiron retrogrades back into Aries, your 4th house, bringing attention to wounds around belonging, safety, and creating a life that feels like your own.

AQUARIUS

Your chart ruler, Saturn, stations retrograde in Aries, activating your 3rd house of communication, learning, siblings, and your immediate environment. Saturn retrograde asks you to review the structures around how you think, communicate, and exchange information. This is a period of refining your voice, reconsidering ideas you have outgrown, and becoming more intentional about what information you allow to shape your perspective.

Mars in Gemini is activating your 5th house of creativity, romance, pleasure, and self-expression. Mars here brings increased motivation to create, explore hobbies, pursue romantic interests, and express yourself more boldly. This is a good time to experiment, share your ideas, and follow curiosity. However, Mars in Gemini can also create mental restlessness and impulsive expression. With Mars conjunct Uranus in your 5th house, unexpected creative inspiration, sudden romantic developments, or unpredictable situations involving children or creative projects may arise. Be mindful of taking unnecessary risks simply because something feels exciting in the moment.

Mars in Gemini making harmonious aspects to Neptune and Saturn in Aries connects your creative expression with your 3rd house of communication. Saturn and Neptune retrograde in Aries ask you to refine your ideas and consider how you communicate your vision. Inspiration may come through writing, learning, teaching, or conversations with others, but Saturn reminds you that meaningful ideas require structure to become reality.

Saturn and Neptune retrograde in your 3rd house may bring a period of reassessing your relationship with information, communication, and your own voice. Neptune can reveal where you have absorbed ideas from others without questioning them, while Saturn asks you to develop a stronger personal framework. This is a powerful time to become more intentional about what you say, what you believe, and how you share your perspective.

Jupiter in Leo is expanding your 7th house of relationships, partnerships, contracts, and significant others for the next year. Jupiter brings opportunities for connection, collaboration, and meaningful relationships. You may attract people who broaden your perspective, support your growth, or encourage you to step into a larger version of yourself. However, with Chiron in Taurus squaring Jupiter from your 4th house, be mindful of bringing unresolved family patterns or insecurity around belonging into your relationships. Growth through partnership requires emotional honesty.

Jupiter in Leo opposing Pluto in Aquarius highlights tension between your 7th and 1st houses. As relationships expand, your sense of identity is also undergoing a major transformation. Others may challenge you to evolve, and partnerships may bring situations where you have to redefine who you are. Do not lose yourself in the process of compromise, but do not reject transformation simply because it changes your sense of independence. The right relationships should help you become more fully yourself.

Venus entering Virgo activates your 8th house of shared resources, intimacy, trust, and transformation. This transit encourages deeper reflection around what you share with others—emotionally, financially, and energetically. Venus in Virgo brings discernment to intimate bonds and can help you create healthier systems around shared responsibilities. Since Venus rules your 9th house, meaningful connections may also come through shared beliefs, education, travel, or philosophical interests. Be mindful of overanalyzing emotional experiences or trying to perfect relationships.

The full moon in Aquarius illuminates your 1st house of identity, embodiment, and self-expression. Reflecting on what was happening during the Aquarius new moon six months ago may help contextualize what is reaching completion now. You may gain clarity around how much you have changed, how others perceive you, and what parts of yourself are ready to be released. This full moon asks: are you living as the person you are becoming, or are you still attached to an older version of yourself?

As August approaches, you can look forward to major relationship developments as Mercury and the New Moon/Solar Eclipse in Leo activate your 7th house. New partnerships, important conversations, or shifts in existing relationships may emerge. Venus entering Libra will bring attention to your 9th house of beliefs, education, travel, and publishing, encouraging you to expand your worldview. You will also continue working through themes around communication and self-expression as Chiron retrogrades back into Aries, your 3rd house, bringing attention to wounds around speaking up, being understood, and trusting your own ideas.

PISCES

Your chart ruler, Jupiter, is the star of the show this month as it begins its journey through Leo, activating your 6th house of work, health, routines, and daily responsibilities. Jupiter in Leo brings opportunities for growth through improving your systems, developing healthier habits, and finding more joy in your everyday life. This transit encourages you to make your routines more aligned with who you are becoming rather than simply maintaining what is familiar.

Mars in Gemini is activating your 4th house of home, family, emotional foundations, and inner security. Mars here brings movement and activity to your private life. You may feel motivated to make changes to your living environment, address family matters, or have important conversations about your foundations. However, Mars in Gemini can also create mental restlessness and tension in domestic spaces. With Mars conjunct Uranus in your 4th house, unexpected developments involving home, family, or living arrangements may arise. Be mindful of reacting quickly during emotionally charged conversations, especially with family members.

Mars in Gemini making harmonious aspects to Neptune and Saturn in Aries connects your home environment with your 2nd house of money, resources, and self-worth. Saturn and Neptune retrograde in Aries ask you to reconsider what provides true stability and whether your resources are aligned with your values. You may be restructuring finances, reassessing your relationship with security, or confronting beliefs about what you need in order to feel safe.

Saturn and Neptune retrograde in your 2nd house create an important period of reflection around money and self-worth. Neptune can reveal where you have idealized financial situations or attached your value to unrealistic standards, while Saturn asks you to build something tangible and sustainable. This is a time to create stronger foundations around your resources while releasing beliefs that limit your sense of possibility.

Jupiter in Leo is expanding your 6th house for the next year, bringing opportunities for growth through your work, health, and daily routines. This transit brings more creativity and enthusiasm into the practical areas of life. You may find yourself improving your workspace, developing healthier habits, taking on new responsibilities, or finding more purpose in your daily contributions. However, with Chiron in Taurus squaring Jupiter from your 3rd house, be mindful of taking on too much mentally or feeling like you need to constantly prove your intelligence or usefulness.

Jupiter in Leo opposing Pluto in Aquarius highlights tension between your 6th and 12th houses. As your daily life expands, you may become more aware of subconscious patterns, exhaustion, or the need for rest. This aspect asks whether your routines support your well-being or whether you are sacrificing yourself to meet external demands. Transformation may come from recognizing that rest, solitude, and inner work are just as important as productivity.

Venus entering Virgo activates your 7th house of relationships, partnerships, and significant others. This transit encourages greater discernment in your relationships and invites you to examine whether your partnerships support your growth. Venus in Virgo may bring opportunities to strengthen commitments through practical care, communication, and mutual support. Since Venus rules your 8th house, deeper intimacy and shared resources may also become relationship themes. Be mindful of overanalyzing yourself or others in the pursuit of perfection.

The full moon in Aquarius illuminates your 12th house of the subconscious, healing, retreat, and hidden patterns. Reflecting on what was happening during the Aquarius new moon six months ago may help contextualize what is coming to completion now. You may gain insight into unconscious habits, emotional patterns, or situations that have been draining your energy. This full moon encourages you to release what no longer needs to be carried and make space for restoration.

As August approaches, you can look forward to greater attention around work, health, and daily systems as Mercury and the New Moon/Solar Eclipse in Leo activate your 6th house. Venus entering Libra will bring focus to your 8th house of intimacy, shared resources, and transformation, encouraging deeper conversations and more intentional exchanges. You will also continue working through themes around money and self-worth as Chiron retrogrades back into Aries, your 2nd house, bringing attention to wounds around security, value, and trusting your own abilities.