Add These Dates to Your G-Cal:
- July 3: Full Moon in Capricorn
- July 10: Mars enters Virgo and Mercury enters Leo
- July 17: New Moon in Cancer and The North Node enters Aries
- July 22: The Sun enters Leo and Venus Retrograde begins in Leo
- July 28: Mercury enters Virgo
Taurus, you’re bouncing from event to event as we move through Cancer season. But once Leo season hits mid-month, you’re ready to slow down, spend some time at home, and reacquaint yourself with your own energy. The month starts out with a shock on July 2 when Venus in Leo runs into Uranus in Taurus. Unexpected people from your past may surface, or perhaps you’re learning something surprising about a family member or roommate. You feel called to reorganize your home, make a big move, or ditch a past version of yourself. This is breakthrough energy!
The Astrology of July 2023
House of Intuition Full Moon in Capricorn Candle
The Full Moon in Capricorn brings important conversations to a climax on July 3. You may learn something new that shifts your perspective about a certain situation or person, or perhaps you’re planning an important trip or starting a new course of study. Either way, you’re ready for some novelty in your life. Mars, the planet of action and motivation, enters Virgo, heating up your romantic connections and pouring energy into your creative projects. This can be an incredibly steamy time to explore your physical desires, but also an important time to set boundaries in your romantic unions. On the same day, Mercury, the planet of the mind and communication, enters Leo, bringing news about your living situation or family. You're also likely to be hit with a few waves of nostalgia.
The North Node enters Aries and the South Node enters Libra on July 17, shifting the Nodes of Fate, which are responsible for bringing destined beginnings and endings into our lives. Over the next 18 months, you will experience dramatic shifts in your daily routine, as well as your relationship with your subconscious, limiting beliefs, and intuition. This is an aligned time to create a sustainable work-life balance that feels nourishing and to ditch any habits, patterns, or behaviors that no longer serve you.
On the same day, a New Moon in Cancer may ignite an exciting creative idea. You're given an opportunity to reconnect with your voice and the way you speak to yourself. Later in the day, Mercury in Leo clashes with Jupiter in Taurus, which can bring exciting and over-the-top conversations about your home life, career trajectory, and personal identity. Generosity and optimism are in the air, but keep in mind that it’s easy to overcommit today.
July 20 brings a swirl of conflicting energy–on one hand, the Sun in Cancer will gently connect with Neptune in Pisces, making this an ideal day to have conversations with friends, to network, or brainstorm and take action on some of your hopes and dreams for the future. At the same time, Mars in Virgo will sit across the sky from Saturn in Pisces, which can have you experiencing some sort of creative or romantic block. Challenges in your friendship or social circles can arise, but you also can use this energy to work diligently on a personal goal for the future. The following day, the Sun in Cancer activates Pluto in Capricorn, bringing up important conversations around control, power, jealousy, and obsession. Discussions can feel both triggering and cathartic at this time, which can ultimately lead to an important perspective shift.
The main cosmic event of the month takes place on July 22 when Venus goes retrograde in Leo. As the planet of love moves backward in the sky, exes, family members, and roommates from your past may resurface. Consider renovating your living space or working on your relationship with your family and your past. On the same day, the Sun enters Leo, bringing some excitement to your private world. Leo season is here! You may feel like hosting friends over at your home, or perhaps you’re celebrating an exciting milestone in your family. As the Sun moves through the bottom of your chart, you may have some exciting milestones take place in your professional life.
Intriguing and unexpected news arrives on July 23 when Mercury in Leo collides with Uranus in Taurus. Important conversations with family members, roommates, or even coworkers can take place. A few days later, a gentle and receptive energy flows on July 27 when Mercury in Leo connects with Venus in Leo. This is a beautiful moment for smoothing over any building frustrations with roommates, family members, or important people in your life. There is a natural understanding to our conversations today, and you can easily reach an agreement.
Finally, Mercury switches signs on July 28 and moves into practical Virgo. Virgo’s attention to detail will help you remain laser-focused on any creative projects you’re working on. This is also a great time for singles to put themselves out there. You’ll also benefit from spending time on hobbies and activities that bring you joy. Have fun!
