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
You’re on the top of the world as we finish up your season, Cancer! Continue taking up space and focusing on yourself. Once Leo season hits, you’re in a more practical mood, focusing on your finances and building a deeper sense of security. The month starts out with some surprising financial news on July 2 when Venus in Leo connects with Uranus in Taurus. You may receive some surprise funding, or perhaps you’re ready to invest in a collaborative project. You could also be connecting with friends last-minute today.
The Astrology of July 2023
House of Intuition Full Moon in Capricorn Candle
The Full Moon in Capricorn on July 3 brings attention to the important relationships in your life. This could be a turning point in your romantic or business relationships. Perhaps you finish up a big project, decide to take the next step with a lover, or part ways. You’re becoming more aware of your relationship dynamics, as well as the give and take in your connections.
Mars, the planet of motivation and anger, enters Virgo on July 10, adding an extra bite to the way you communicate. Your schedule may pick up and your mind is moving quickly. Impatience is in the air! You may also be putting your energetic resources into learning a new skill. Beware of gossip, jumping to conclusions, and saying things you can’t take back during the next few weeks. On the same day, Mercury, the planet of the mind and communication, enters Leo, bringing some financial news your way. You may learn about a new job opportunity or perhaps a raise. This is a wonderful time to brainstorm new ways to make money or hone a new financial plan.
The Nodes of Destiny switch signs on July 17: The North Node enters Aries and the South Node enters Libra. Over the next 18 months, you will experience fated beginnings and endings in your career, public reputation, family relationships, your living environment, and your relationship with the past. Talk about a tall order! Your career may look completely different by the end of this transit in 2025—here comes your glow-up!
On the same day, a New Moon in Cancer invites you to reinvent yourself. How do you wish to show up in the world? Today is an important day to set intentions about what you’d like to call in during the next six months. This is your cosmic refresh button! Later in the day, Mercury in Leo brushes up against Jupiter in Taurus, bringing some exciting invitations or opportunities your way. Perhaps you’re going to an exclusive networking event or maybe you receive a raise. Just be mindful to not overdo it today—the energy in the sky is very extra!
July 20 brings some interesting energy as the Sun in Cancer connects with Neptune in Pisces, allowing for healing conversations to take place. You may learn about some exciting opportunities, feel more in tune with your intuition, or be creatively inspired. At the same time, Mars in Virgo is at odds with Saturn in Pisces. It can feel like you’re getting nowhere fast when it comes to having important conversations today. It’s also possible that you learn some challenging news today. Today is not the day to seek solutions. Allow yourself to move through whatever emotions arise; you can start to problem solve tomorrow. July 21 has the Sun in Cancer facing off with Pluto in Capricorn. Power struggles in your romantic relationship or important business connections can bubble up. Any unspoken jealousy, control, or power issues may come up to be addressed.
Venus, the planet of love and finances, goes retrograde on July 22. Over the next few weeks, you will be rethinking your budget and the way you make money. Your finances can undergo a major shift, as well as your personal value system. On the same day, the Sun enters Leo, bringing more attention to your income and possessions. Cancer season is here! Perhaps you receive an exciting gift or decide to make an important purchase. Some unexpected financial news arrives the next day when Mercury in Leo collides with Uranus in Taurus. Maybe you’re invited to a last-minute event that requires you to splurge a little. It’s also possible to learn about shocking value differences within your social circle.
Some sweet news arrives on July 27 when Mercury in Leo meets with Venus in Leo. There is more ease and harmony in your finances. This could come in the form of a raise, promotion, or perhaps a new job opportunity. It's also a wonderful day to promote yourself and your ideas, as well as smooth over any misunderstandings. The month ends with Mercury moving into Virgo on July 28, adding more action to your daily schedule. You’re feeling more social and curious. Put yourself out there! This is a wonderful time to feed your brain by learning something new.
