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
Scorpio, you’re feeling curious as we finish up Cancer season. You’re open to inviting more adventure in your life, and you may be sharing your wisdom with the world. And once Leo season begins later in July, your career is calling! But first, the month starts out with Venus in Leo meeting up with Uranus in Taurus on July 2. Some exciting changes in your personal and professional life can take place. Now is the time to shock others and try something new.
The Astrology of July 2023
House of Intuition Full Moon in Capricorn Candle
The Full Moon in Capricorn on July 3 brings important conversations to a climax. News or information you learn today can shift your perspective or plans for the future. This is also a wonderful day to use your voice and share your gifts with the world.
Mars, the planet of action and motivation, moves into Virgo on July 10, increasing the activity in your social life. You may be tirelessly working toward a personal goal. Conflict and disagreements in collaborative projects or with friends can also take place. Maintain your boundaries! On the same day, Mercury, the planet of communication, enters Leo, bringing news about your career or attention to your reputation with the public. Maybe a new job opportunity arrives or you go viral! Either way, you won’t know unless you put yourself out there. The North Node enters Aries and the South Node enters Libra on July 17, shifting the areas of your life where fated events will occur over the next 18 months. You can expect profound change in your habits and daily routine.
A New Moon in Cancer takes place on the same day, reigniting your inner explorer. This is a lovely time to plan travel, pick up a new spiritual practice, share your ideas with the world through podcasting or writing, or study a new subject. Relationships with important mentors can also begin around this time. Later in the day, Mercury in Leo meets up with Jupiter in Taurus, and you’re making exciting headway on personal ambitions or taking big steps in your relationships. Others are noticing your value, gifts, and unique magic!
July 20 brings some conflicting energy in the skies. The Sun in Cancer gently connects with Neptune in Pisces, bringing creative inspiration and endless possibility. You may feel called to try something new or focus on what brings you joy and pleasure. At the same time, Mars in Virgo has a stand-off with Saturn in Pisces, stirring up tension in your network or friendship circle. If you’ve been working on a personal project, it can feel like you’ve reached an impasse. Solutions and inspiration will arrive in time; today isn’t the day to force it. The Sun in Cancer sits across the sky from Pluto in Capricorn on July 21, which can have you confronting some of your fears. Your relationship with power, control, and jealousy can be explored through conversation. It’s possible to experience a cathartic breakthrough.
Venus, the planet of finances, love and harmony, goes retrograde on July 22, bringing some cosmic speed bumps to your career and having you hit pause on some of your personal goals. You may be reconsidering if your current path truly feels aligned and fulfilling. Projects that are ongoing can experience significant delays. Trust that this slow down will result in more understanding in time. People that you used to work with can also reappear in your life and so can exes (fun!).
The Sun enters Leo on the same day, bringing you recognition for your hard work and talent. Yes, this Leo season you can expect some applause! And it's off to a dramatic start: Mercury in Leo clashes with Uranus in Taurus on July 23, bringing some exciting developments in your career. You may shock others with what you share today, but taking the unconventional path is rewarded!
A supportive and encouraging energy flows on July 27 when Mercury in Leo meets with Venus in Leo. Today, you reach a milestone you’ve been working toward or experience recognition, praise, and rewards. This is the day to receive a “yes”—so don’t be shy in asking for what you desire! The following day, Mercury moves into Virgo, and you’re feeling social. Spending time with friends can be rejuvenating, and this is an ideal time to network. You can make significant progress on some of your personal dreams and hopes for the future over the coming weeks!
