July opens with a confrontation between fun and finances on the 2nd. As Jupiter squares off against wounded-healer Chiron, you’ll face something painful that could ultimately guide you towards healing your relationship with dating, sex, creativity, or parenting. Pay attention to the events and emotions you experience at this time. It’s part of a longer, year-long transit aimed at expanding your perspectives on those topics. Ask yourself: can I literally afford what gives me pleasure? How can I make room for fun? I’m going to skip ahead to the tail end of July, because that’s when this theme really ramps up! You’ll feel a burning spark of inspiration on the 20th: how will you express it? There’s also a haziness in the air; you may be wondering where to put all this romantic and self-expressive energy that keeps building up. Plan a dreamy date, paint, play music — whatever you need to do to set the stage. Remember: the perfect is the enemy of the good. You’re on the verge of redefining your very creative (and/or sexual) nature, which is actually super exciting, so have fun with it! If you have kids, their self-expression and happiness will move to the forefront of your priorities. It’s also possible you’ll feel strangely dark about this new era, and may even find yourself arguing with a romantic partner (or child); if that’s the case, lead with authenticity. Echoes of that conflict arise on the 23rd, and the 27th could also cause some drama, this time surrounding your identity and life purpose. The 29th’s Jupiter cazimi will burn through the sky, blazing a trail of luck and support for future creative endeavors. The events surrounding this day will open doorways!

Let’s rewind to the 4th, a day full of explosive and unpredictable energy. As aggressive Mars crashes into wild Uranus, something unexpected is on its way. For you, the most affected topics include anything involving writing, communication, tech, and/or learning, as well as siblings, short trips, and your local surroundings. The whiplash should recede by the next day, however. As Mars is soothed by empathic Neptune, an imaginative new writing project could take root in your mind, or perhaps you book a spiritual retreat or finally make up with an estranged sibling. Whatever happens, it’ll be frenetic and potentially destabilizing, but you’ll be more adaptable than usual.

The theme of home and family also continues, peaking on the 13th during a Mercury cazimi in intuitive, empathic Cancer. Insights and ideas, real estate news, even new paths towards healing ancestral trauma, will reveal themselves. Appreciate the home you’ve created — strive to feed and nurture it. You’ve come a long way. The 14th’s Cancer New Moon is the perfect chance to plant new seeds within your home life. And, once Mercury wraps up its retrograde on the 23rd, things will feel like they’re actually moving again! The 24th is the perfect day to tell someone you consider family how much they mean to you. As for the rest of July, a whole lot of it will focus on work and health. As Venus enters Virgo and your daily routine sector on the 9th, turn your loving attention towards taking care of yourself. Create systems, make schedules, organize and optimize! The next few days will be full of revelations and small surprises, especially surrounding your physical health, workplace, and workload. It’s also an ideal time to express love via acts of service and words of affirmation…just hold off on verbalizing any criticism. The 29th is probably the most intense day of the entire month. As the Aquarius Full Moon illuminates the night sky, prepare for possible romantic drama, health/work issues, tech snafus, educational disruptions, and especially conflict within your friendships or communities. This is a dark and transformative lunation — Pluto is a major player — so try to take it all in stride and understand that sometimes you gotta burn it all down and rebuild.

July opens with a tense square between expansive Jupiter and the asteroid Chiron, also known as the “wounded healer.” As these two clash on the 2nd, you may feel a jarring contrast between who you are and where you come from. As your sense of confidence and self-expression rub against deeper wounds relating to home, security, and family, keep in mind that these issues will be magnified in order to promote growth. I’m going to skip way ahead here, because this theme resurfaces in a big way towards the end of the month, beginning on the 20th. That day, which is full of celestial action, will push you towards transformation. If your career path has caused you to stray from the ancestral fold, this is the moment to relocate your faith. Tension between work and home is possible, even likely, but don’t let anyone confuse your clarity of vision. An audacious money-making idea or opportunity may come your way on the 21st (possibly via a recommendation from a relative?). All that family/career driven tension lingers throughout the rest of July, but a Jupiter cazimi on the 29th can show you how to preserve your authenticity and the wellbeing of your tribe. Focus your energy on healing ancestral trauma, and don’t worry about neglecting your career — the Aquarius Full Moon of that same day will illuminate how to truly take back your power and ambition. A revelation, even much-needed closure, is on the way. As a simultaneous square between Mars and Venus reveals the divide between dating, pleasure, creative output and your finances, it’s time to take adapt. Maybe you’re spending too much on extracurriculars (or your kids, if you have them!); if you’re an artist, it’s possible making a living from your art is proving increasingly frustrating. So, yeah, the 29th of July is a vibe! Deep breaths: yes, you’re idealistic, but you’re still in control. As Jupiter soaks in the rays of the Sun, a renewal of faith is in order!

Let’s rewind: on the 4th, aggressive Mars is scheduled to slam into destabilizing Uranus, indicating a financial challenge or surprise. You may feel angry or resentful about your situation; if so, channel that into revolutionizing your relationship with money. If you feel yourself getting roped into a pyramid scheme (or worse), make sure to vet everything thoroughly, especially around the 5th, a day that poses its own related challenges. Expect important insights or messages on the 13th, especially anything involving writing, communication, learning, travel, siblings, or your local environment. The Cancer New Moon of July 14th will show you how to properly nurture those life areas, all of which have undergone tremendous growth this past year! As Mercury stations direct on the 23rd, you’ll begin to feel a new sense of movement and possibility. The 24th is a cute day during which Mercury plays nice with lovely Venus: text your crush, hit the museum, make some art! Venus has been in Virgo and your dating sector since the 9th, bringing extra luck and sparkle to your relationships and creative pursuits — all while emphasizing your extremely high standards. Enjoy this short transit. Make the most of it by getting out there and having fun, but a little introspection and relationship healing never hurt anyone (especially on the 10th and 11th). Lastly, a relationship surprise could arrive on the 13th…and your taste in the bedroom may start feeling a little…out there.

You’re in a restless, busy period, or perhaps even experiencing some anger or health problems — this is all due to Mars’s presence in your sign, turning up the heat and activity level! This vibe will be at full blast early in the month, especially once Mars crashes into destabilizing Uranus on the 4th. Uranus literally symbolizes surprise and unpredictability, making this energy a challenge to, well, predict — but random minor accidents are possible, as well as issues surrounding identity, your body/appearance, and how you view and interact with the world around you. A sudden urge for freedom may pulse through you, as well as a deep desire to reinvent yourself. Embrace authenticity, especially the more unconventional aspects of your personality! Liberation blooms from within. Expect extra creativity on the 5th (or extra haziness/confusion). You may also confront power struggles relating to home and family at this time. Let’s move back a couple of days, however, to the 2nd, which is when expansive Jupiter clashes with wounded-healer Chiron, a transit indicating a magnification of issues involving learning, communication, siblings, travel, or your local environment. This magnification isn’t random; it’s meant to guide you towards growth and healing within those topics, which will loom pretty large for the next year or so. That vibe retreats for a while but comes back in full force later in the month. As Jupiter grapples with dark, gloomy, and transformative Pluto on the 20th, you may face power struggles or things simply going awry, especially when it comes to long journeys, educational opportunities, publishing, or your spiritual beliefs. There’s a simultaneous hopeful confusion in the air; lean into it, but definitely double check any flight details or grad school applications! This energy persists through the end of July, coming to a head on the 29th, a day that has a lot going on. Keep eyes and ears open for messages, insights, and omens, and expect a peak moment of revelation and/or closure surrounding higher education, travel, and your general world viewpoint. This is the time of the Aquarius New Moon, which lands in your expansive 9th house; if you need to release any outdated belief systems, now’s the time! And watch out for simultaneous family or home-related drama. Venus and Mars are not playing nice, meaning your well-maintained balance and harmony (in all aspects of life, but especially home-and-family matters) will be knocked for a loop.

There are also some major financial themes woven throughout this month’s cosmic tapestry. You’ve been grappling with money matters for a while; any lingering issues or questions may their answers during July 13th’s Mercury cazimi. The Cancer New Moon of the very next day is your opportunity to reset your financial goals; you’ll finally see some movement once Mercury ends its retrograde period on the 23rd. The 24th is a cute day for money matters, but it’s also a good time to text your crush or plan a fun date! To revisit the theme of home and family, as of the 9th, Venus will be in picky, intellectual Virgo and your ancestral 4th house. This means smoother family interactions and real estate deals, but it can also make everyone extra critical! Turn your loving focus towards any writing or research projects — you’ll get more out of them during Venus’s time in verbal Virgo. Some healing is in the works, too, especially from the 10th through the 13th. This month is all over the place, but your adaptableness and flexibility will get you through.

Money matters are at hand this month, starting right on July 2nd as expansive Jupiter challenges sore-spot-activating Chiron to magnify any fears or issues, but, hear me out, it’s for a good reason. Something triggering will crop up at this time and your job is to simply work through it. The financial theme recedes for a while, but resurfaces with a vengeance on the 20th, a day that could have you dealing with power plays, dark thoughts surrounding shared resources, or even inheritance matters. There’s some hope in the air, too, but if you come across any get-rich-quick schemes, they’re likely not worth pursuing. The next several days will be financially illuminating, even if you face an identity crisis (or two). Stay alert for small surprises on the 21st and 27th! Let’s skip ahead to the 29th, which features some challenging astrology, but also delivers many gifts within the darkness. As the Aquarius Full Moon arrives in your shared resources, intimacy, and passive income sector, expect to face a peak moment within those topics. You could be the recipient of a large sum of cash, experience drama within your closest relationships, or be forced to deal with fear of intimacy or vulnerability. Anything involving “other people’s money” (i.e. inheritances, taxes, passive income, grants, monetary gifts) is fair game during this Full Moon. At the same time, revelations are at hand — insights or messages with the potential to provide solutions (or even something lucky) will arrive due to Jupiter's proximity to the Sun. Additionally, Mars and Venus are simultaneously at odds, indicating relationship drama or the reactivation of subconscious fears and resentments. So yeah, it’s a fun day! Your experience will be unique; it’s important to remember the power of transforming your beliefs. You don’t need to control others to be in control of yourself. 

In fact, there’s also a significant emphasis on subconscious matters earlier in the month, especially on the 4th and 5th. Prophetic dreams and heightened intuition are possible, even likely, but any psychic hits you receive will probably feel a little…disruptive. As aggressive Mars clashes with unpredictable Uranus, you could discover something that was previously hidden — something guiding you towards rewiring your psyche. A sudden urge to liberate yourself from self-imposed chains is also a vibe; so is racing thoughts, obsessive research, or sleep disruptions. Expect to feel extra-tired on the 6th, or like your identity or life plan is on the chopping block. Figuring out how to enable identity evolution has been a major, major theme for over a year and, while that energy is on its way out, retrograde Mercury has been turning your focus inward and guiding you towards revising some aspects of that journey. On the 13th, Mercury will receive the full blast of the Sun’s light — a moment in time that could deliver solutions and even more revelations, this time of a more personal nature. The Cancer New Moon arrives the very next day, providing an opportunity to course-correct your entire life path, even your physical appearance! Take some time to set shiny new intentions. Mercury is set to end its retrograde on the 23rd and things should return to normal(ish). If you’re thinking about changing up your look, the 24th is a great day for that (it’s also the best day of the month for flirtation and ensuring conversations go smoothly)! Meanwhile, Venus will be in analytical Virgo as of July 9th, ensuring acts of service and words of affirmation become the month’s dominant love languages. July is perfect for learning something new, writing or tech projects, day trips, and reconciling with a sibling or other close relative. There’s also some relationship healing in store, especially around the 10th through the 13th. Last but not least, use the 19th to implement better mental health hygiene, while the 25th is more career-focused and especially nice for creative projects.

There’s so much astrology happening in your sign this month, so buckle up! It begins on the 2nd with a tense square between expansive Jupiter and Chiron, an asteroid that tends to open up old wounds. Jupiter has taken up residence in Leo for the next year, meaning you’ll experience a long-term journey of personal growth and evolution. While full of ups and downs, this cycle will be instrumental and generally super beneficial if you take advantage of it! Keep that in mind early in the month, as some old identity-related sore spot rises to the surface. This old hurt will become magnified so you can grow past it. The theme of identity, life-direction, and physical appearance chills for a while, but resumes on the 20th, a day that could emphasize relationship power dynamics or, conversely, transformation through relationship. Partnerships of all kinds will be a major focus in a few months; use July to become super clear on where you stand. Hopeful moments will interweave with challenging ones, and you can also expect a few surprises! The 29th delivers a major culmination of this energy. As the Aquarius Full Moon illuminates these relationship themes, emotional revelations will arrive to guide you. You’ll also receive new insights as to who you are: what you need, what you want to blossom into, and what you bring to the table. At the same time, you may come across major relationship issues or reservations. (This goes for single folks, too! It’s about the topic of long-term, lasting partnerships.) A side quest involving a friendship or your finances is also possible.

Speaking of friends, your social life and the communities you belong to are also a major vibe early in the month, especially on the 4th and 5th. It may not be a great vibe to be honest — as aggressive Mars and unpredictable Uranus slam into each other, you could experience out-of-the-blue friendship drama. This energy will bleed over into the next day, but will likely feel a bit gentler. Common ground can be found if you’re willing to compromise. Watch out for hidden subconscious fears or unhelpful patterns on the 6th, however. This week may be a bit rocky, but the Mercury cazimi of the 13th will help provide insights or important messages to smooth things over. July 14th’s introspective Cancer New Moon will have you craving alone time, and previously hidden emotions will rise to the surface. This is a perfect New Moon for rest and reflection — for resetting your psyche. Jot down any prophetic dreams or intuitive hits. Mercury ends its retrograde period on the 23rd, meaning all the internal work you’ve done over the past year will finally start to show externally! Finally, let’s talk about money. As Venus enters meticulous Virgo and your financial sector on the 9th, focus on beautifying your resources. July is perfect for fiscal reorganization and creating better habits and systems, as long as you don’t allow self-critique to get in the way of real progress. Venus will be challenged by Mars during her time in Virgo, which can create hiccups in your plans; your best bet is to channel your will and energy towards cultivating security and abundance.

For you, July is an interesting mashup of conflicting energies. There’s a fair amount of positive, upbeat astrology — but the lion’s share will occur in Leo (see what I did there) and your introspective 12th house. It begins on the 2nd, with a square between expansive Jupiter and the asteroid Chiron, indicating your current journey of growth and healing will be challenged by a core wound. Suppressed inner pain involving being seen will likely surface, alongside hidden insecurities that may be difficult to consciously identify. If you feel like you often sacrifice your own visibility or recognition to work behind the scenes helping others shine, it’s time to confront that! There’s genuine potential for growth this month, as long as you keep in mind that being worthy of recognition doesn’t require literal perfection (gasp!) — and that seeking external validation rarely leads to genuine confidence and self-expression. This vibe takes a breather for a while, but resurrects itself on the 20th with another challenge, this time between Jupiter and gloomy-yet-transformative Pluto. You could face annoying workplace power dynamics this time, especially when trying to reconcile your own convictions with a coworker or boss you don’t see eye-to-eye with. Health issues could crop up; you may also be craving extra solitude, but feel life is too busy for real rest. A related surprise could arrive on the 21st; the ensuing days will drive the above theme home even further. Let’s skip a head a bit, to the 29th, one of the most intense days of July. As the Aquarius Full Moon lights up the night sky, expect some kind of culmination or revelation within work, health, wellness, and your daily routines. There’s an element of power, control, and obsession in the air during this Full Moon, as well as that of renewed faith. Powerful insights will float your way. As of the 9th, you’ve been hosting Venus in your sign, making July (despite everything I just told you) sparkle with extra love, unity, and balance. However, on the fateful 29th, Venus will clash with Mars, creating an opportunity for relationship challenges or career struggles to enter the chat. Remember to breathe; astrology doesn’t always manifest externally, and you could be experiencing a lot of inner turmoil at this time!

The good news is that the presence of Venus in Virgo will amplify your charm and presence during her short stay! It’s the perfect time to reconnect with a romantic partner or get out there and flirt your way into a summer fling. Buy new clothes, get your hair done, enjoy art — it’s the best time to indulge. Try not to be overly critical, however, especially of yourself. July 10th through the 13th may be interesting; pay attention to what occurs around that time. There’s also some career stuff going on (which is different than workplace stuff) early in the month. As Mars slams into unpredictable Uranus to instigate some kind of forceful shakeup on the 4th, expect to feel suffocated or like your unique talents are being wasted — which could lead to a new game plan. Themes of friendship and community are also present this month, a continuation from June’s major Cancer transits. If there are some loose ends to tie up, you’ll receive guidance or insight on the 13th. The Cancer New Moon of July 14th is a lovely opportunity to start a new cycle within your social life. Mercury, which has been retrograding through that life area, will station direct on the 23rd. All the growth and wisdom you’ve acquired will now look more like forward motion.

Your social world is on a journey of expansion, and the upcoming year will toss a variety of community and friendship blessings your way. In July, that energy of growth and evolution ramps up in a big way, beginning on the 2nd with a tense square between lucky Jupiter and painful Chiron. Jupiter magnifies, and at this moment it’ll bring up old wounds involving security, trust, intimacy, finances, and shared resources. Whether it stems from new social opportunities that somehow trigger insecurities or friends/collaborators stirring up issues surrounding money, power, support, or emotional vulnerability, what it’ll feel like is itchy friction that demands adjustment. Your only way through is to address whatever comes up. Treat it as an opportunity to break through a wall that can (and likely will) hold you back in the future. This vibe retreats for a while, but resurfaces on the 20th as Jupiter meets Pluto in a face-off, manifesting power struggles (especially involving friends and/or lovers), obsessive thoughts, and even deep transformation. You may even feel a type of way about being seen, especially within the confines of a larger community. Keep in mind you can express yourself individually within a group! The ensuing days sizzle with the echoes of this energy, culminating on the 29th with the Aquarius Full Moon. This lunation is intense, highlighting your dating, pleasure, children, and creativity sector to reveal something previously unknown — and urge you towards closure. There’s a simultaneous pull towards renewal of faith; hold that close, because Mars and Venus are in a fight, indicating relationship challenges as well as ones involving travel, religion, or higher education. Subconscious fears will be triggered. I will say, however, that, if carefully channeled, this Full Moon could prove to be quite spicy! (In a good way.)

Let’s return to early July, which features a lot of activity within your 9th house of personal viewpoint and expansive experiences. On the 4th, aggressive Mars collides into unpredictable Uranus to deliver a surprise that could ultimately change your belief systems. If you’re on a long-distance vacation, pursuing higher education/publishing, or delving into spirituality, expect something…well, unexpected! As for your career, which has been a major vibe lately, the Mercury cazimi of July 13th should help you tie up any loose ends. Special insights and messages will arrive on that day. Use them to set fresh intentions on the 14th during the Cancer New Moon, which is your annual chance to course-correct your career ambitions! Mercury has been moving backwards through Cancer and your career sector, but once the planet of communication stations direct on the 23rd, things should move more quickly. Lastly, July also holds a lot of internal, introspective energy for you. Venus, the ruler of your sign and thus an important planet to pay attention to, enters Virgo and your mental health sector on the 9th. The result will be an increased desire for solitude, rest, and connecting with your intuition and subconscious. This isn’t the best time to start a new relationship or change your look; instead, focus on working through the cobwebs in your psyche so you can reemerge glowy and refreshed, having vanquished a personal demon or two!

The major arena for this month’s astrology is your career — not everyday work, but your highest ambitions. This life area will be the focus of a major growth journey for the next year, but it really kicks off in July! As expansive Jupiter forms a square to wounded-healer Chiron on the 2nd, the tension between public growth and achievement rubs up against relationship wounds or sensitivities. Your innate desire to express yourself through — and be recognized for — your work will somehow face a partnership challenge. (This includes business partnerships!) Perhaps the issue centers around self-worth or feeling like your needs aren’t being met; it may even relate to relationship strain caused by career success, or feeling torn between pursuing your ambitions and maintaining harmony at home. Jupiter wants you to grow, but Chiron asks “do I deserve this?” However this energy manifests in your life, the only way through it is by not choosing one over the other. Both life areas are important to you, so find a compromise. This vibe retreats for a while, but reemerges on the 20th in full force. As Jupiter faces dark-and-gloomy Pluto this time around, tensions within your home and family life will pop up. Family dynamics, power plays, obsessive thoughts, and financial issues are all fair game. There’s a pull between your public and private life, career ambitions and emotional foundations. You’ll want to break from tradition. Remember: something needs to transform or evolve so you can continue to expand your career and public life. Meanwhile, the biggest challenge is avoiding extremes. You’ll feel this energy all the way through to the 29th when the Aquarius Full Moon arrives to deliver revelations and closure within your home and family life. At the time of this Full Moon, Venus and Mars are not playing nice, indicating additional relationship challenges, or even problems with a friend or child. The emotional fallout will be intense, but there’s a simultaneous renewal of faith in the air, an insight or message that could help guide you towards a solution. The end of July is pretty tough, but have faith in yourself. It’s true you prefer to hold the upper hand, but Jupiter’s magnanimity will help you move through it all.

And you can always lean on a friend! As Venus, planet of love, beauty, and harmony, moves into Venus and your social sector on the 9th, you’ll feel the power and affection of friendship more than usual. Catch up with folks you haven’t seen in a while, plan a little get together, join a book club or new community. In Virgo, Venus can be a little…pickier than normal, but she’s also extra verbal and literate! Head to the library or start a writing project, and expect a small surprise around the 11th. Finally, revising your world view and experiencing what life has to offer has been a major ongoing theme for over a year now. This journey of growth is nearly over, but if you have lingering questions or loose ends that need tying up, the Mercury cazimi of July 13th can provide insight and guidance. The next day’s Cancer New Moon is your annual opportunity to expand your mind and spirit: whether that’s through travel and exploring different cultures, furthering your education, or satisfying your spiritual curiosity, use this New Moon to start something that will usher in a new era within these life areas. Even if it's simply picking up an astrology book or having a philosophical convo with a friend, you’d be surprised how much you could get out of it. And, since Mercury ends its retrograde period on the 23rd, forward movement will actually feel real again.

Lately, you may be experiencing a deep need to explore, travel, study, publish, or teach — anything that allows you to create a more meaningful life. However, July opens with a simmering square between expansive Jupiter and wounded-healer Chiron, creating tension between your hunger for growth and long-held wounds related to health, work, self-worth, or daily responsibilities. Insecurities around whether you’re capable/skilled/productive enough will be activated, but you shouldn’t let them make you feel unworthy of success. Instead, work through the friction; Jupiter wants you to expand, but Chiron exposes what still needs healing. (An example of this cosmic energy could be receiving a new travel or educational opportunity, but being unable to quit your day job to pursue it.) If this transit has you in its clutches, lean into your unique expertise and point of view. Seek new perspectives. Release limiting beliefs. This is an opportunity to address these issues — integrating your sense of higher purpose into a sustainable plan is key. This theme trails off for a bit, but picks up again big time on the 20th and lasts through the end of July. Faltering faith, obstacles, and iffy power dynamics will be the vibe; adjust your expectations but don’t actually lose faith, especially on the 29th, a day full of important revelations and challenges. As the Aquarius Full Moon initiates a turning point involving communication, learning, siblings, and/or your local environment, something that was once hidden or unclear may come to light. Relationships are also highlighted (especially any tension between career and long-term partnership), and you could even undergo a literal spiritual awakening. Your homework during this Full Moon is to find a way tweak your everyday thoughts, communication, and experiences in order to attain those big and meaningful experiences you thirst for.

Relationships also play a major role in July’s astrology, especially long-term, committed ones (including business partnerships) and especially re: finances and shared resources. It begins on the 4th as aggressive Mars slams into unpredictable Uranus to drop a relationship surprise into your lap. Sudden breakthroughs or disruptions could arise; the effect may also be internal, triggering an itch for more freedom or authenticity in your closest connections. Whatever happens, the astrology of July 5th is more hopeful and compassionate, helping to facilitate productive conversations and creative solutions. It’s actually a really great day for personal creative and romantic transformation, but be aware you may also experience power imbalances or obsessive thoughts. Echoes of these themes return on the 19th and the 25th. Meanwhile, the financial side quest pops up around the same time. You’ve been reshaping your capacity for abundance, trust, and vulnerability for a long time, and July 6th provides an opportunity to set things in stone. The energy of that day could feel grim or limiting, but it’s important to integrate your new, hard-won lessons and habits into your literal identity and sense of self. Clarity-inducing inspirations or revelations arrive on the 13th, perhaps via a message or conversation, and the next day’s Cancer New Moon is the ideal time to start fresh. As you set new, long-lasting intentions surrounding shared resources, inheritances, taxes, and passive income, remember to trust that you’ll be supported. As Mercury ends its retrograde period through this same life area on the 23rd, things should feel manageable once more.

There’s also a lot of career activity in July, especially once Venus enters Virgo and your ambitious 10th house on the 9th! It’s time to pour love onto your career. Dream big as you organize and systematize — however, don’t let the perfect become the enemy of the good. Acts of service will step up as a dominant love language; verbal art and tender expressions will also rise to the surface. Clear even more old wounds and limiting beliefs on the 10th, and expect a career (or romantic!) surprise on the 13th.

You’re in for a major year-long period of financial growth, especially when we’re talking about shared finances and anything involving debts, inheritances, investments, and monetary gifts. This is because expansive Jupiter has recently entered Leo and your transformative 8th house, signaling a new era of opportunity, luck, and hard-won wisdom! This sector of your chart isn’t just financial, however; it also symbolizes emotional intimacy, trust, and vulnerability. While intense at times, this journey has the potential to not only amplify your abundance, but also help you become more emotionally open and empowered. It begins with a whimper, however, as Jupiter clashes with wounded-healer Chiron on July 2nd, exposing long-held vulnerabilities surrounding romance, self-worth, children, and creative expression. This may be felt as a fear of rejection within a deepening relationship, old scarcity triggered by a financial opportunity, or even a situation where creative success leads to self-doubt instead of confidence. Whatever happens in your life, engage with this energy with the goal of greater trust and emotional intelligence — maintain your sense of self, heal those old wounds, and trust that the universe has your back! While this theme recedes a bit, it returns in full force later in the month. From July 20th onward, you’ll experience a variety of related challenges, victories, surprises, and revelations. As the Aquarius Full Moon rises on the 29th, be real with yourself about the best way to merge your resources (business partnerships count, too!). This is a transformative lunation, full of drama due to a clash between Venus and Mars — but it’s also insightful and revelatory, full of renewed faith and hope.

July holds many side quests, and relationships are definitely a major one. Your experience of close one-on-one partnerships has expanded over the past year, but there might be a few loose ends and questions that still need answers. Venus, which will be in detail-oriented Virgo as of the 9th, will skew your love language towards communication and acts of service, but try not to be overly critical in your search for perfection and expect a relationship surprise (or a deep desire for freedom) on the 9th! Stay alert for important insights on the 13th and, as the Cancer New Moon arrives the next day, try to begin this new phase with a focus on care and emotional awareness within your relationships. Once Mercury ends its retrograde period on the 23rd, things should smooth out a bit. (Also, if you’re single and thinking this doesn’t apply to you, consider all of this as an internal journey of healing and faith.) You’ll also be extra busy! Work will ramp up, and you could receive a related surprise early in the month — or one that affects your health, pets, and/or daily routines. Keep your own power at the forefront of your mind, and use the energy of the 19th to get serious about boundaries re: your workload and its toll on your physical health.

It’s quite a relationship-oriented summer and, as you prepare for a year-long journey of expansion involving your closest one-on-one partnerships, it seems you have some healing to do first. As expansive Jupiter clashes with wounded-healer Chiron on the 2nd, buried ancestral trauma will raise its ugly head, amplifying fear and resentment — especially when it comes to how old family patterns play out in your romantic relationships. If you play your cards right, this should be a moment of growth: one that helps heal your past in order to create that bright shiny future you dream of. This is a major, major theme this month and, while it recedes for a while, it resurfaces in a big way from the 20th through the end of July. During that time, you’ll experience what feels like every emotion under the Sun, but the real action unfolds once the Aquarius Full Moon arrives on the 29th! This lunation will (obviously) directly affect you; as you ponder the age-old topic of “I” versus “everyone else,” consider what you need to release, foster, and accomplish in order to create the perfect balance within your partnerships. Expect major personal revelations that lead to powerful internal transformation; again, it’s possible home and family matters factor into the outcome of this Full Moon, as well as financial themes (and especially shared resources). It’s a big month for you and your best bet is to approach it with the goal of healing all those old, gnarly, deeply unhelpful issues so you can move forward. Some concurrent drama within your dating life (as opposed to longer committed relationships) could play out on the 4th and 5th, but, again — the point is to clear out the junk. It's also possible children, creative projects, and/or your sex life become tangled up in the mix! And, once Venus enters Virgo and your 8th house of shared resources, trust, and vulnerability on the 9th, those topics will also become some extra spice in the astrology of July. Whether you’re moving in with a partner or fine-tuning your investments, communication and an eye for detail will be your greatest tools for success. Expect a relationship or financial surprise on the 13th.

There’s also a major focus on work, health, and your daily routines this month. You know this energy well — you’ve been immersed in it for the past year! This cycle is wrapping up, but there could be some loose ends or questions that still need answering. As messenger Mercury receives the Sun’s light on the 13th, stay alert for related insights and communications. The Cancer New Moon of the 14th is your annual opportunity to plant new seeds in these life areas, so if you’ve been on a health journey, do something that supports your goals! If the vibe is more workplace-oriented, plan your next moves with care and empathy. Mercury will end its retrograde period on the 23rd, meaning any issues or miscommunications will finally get their chance to resolve themselves. 

July really kicks off a major new era in your life, one meant to rehab and expand your relationship to work and employment, health and wellness, even pets! These life areas are getting the Jupiter treatment, meaning growth and good fortune are just around the corner if you play your cards right. This can look like increased job opportunities and workplace recognition, extra motivation to get your physical health in order, or building more productive and (especially) fulfilling daily routines. As Jupiter sets about its work, remember that the planet of luck and blessings is in Leo — meaning authenticity, leadership, confidence, and creativity are your tools for success! You will, however, face challenges along the way; it’s a growth process, after all. It begins on the 2nd as Jupiter clashes with wounded-healer Chiron, indicating you’ll experience a rise-up of long-held sensitivities that trigger feelings of not being knowledgeable enough. Old educational wounds, stressing over small mistakes, tech issues, and/or feeling misunderstood may be the vibe. When we’re talking about your health, this could mean negative self-talk that leads to burnout or missed opportunities, or even fear of picking up the phone to call your doctor. In order to make the best of this cosmic energy, simply walk through it. Face your fears and acknowledge your scars. Above all, keep learning! This energy could also rope in sibling relationships, short trips, and your local environment. While this sparks up early in the month, the thematic reprise comes in hot on the 20th and lasts through the end of July. You’ll experience a variety of related ups-and-downs and, as the Aquarius Full Moon arrives on the 29th, will also feel the iron grip of old subconscious fears and patterns. This lunation, which has the potential to illuminate many topics, including relationships and family drama, will provide a keener awareness of your inner life — and how that shapes your outer life. It’s a moment of emotional release, of culmination, of facing your demons. The kets to transformation are dangling in front of you, but you’ll have to push through the darkness to reach it. However, there’s a simultaneous renewal of faith in the air, a ray of hope and guidance. Hold it close!

The rest of July’s astrology definitely zeroes in on your close relationships, as well as home and family dynamics. (It’s a very busy month in the sky.) On the 4th and 5th, expect an ancestral surprise, one that could have destabilizing effects within your living situation and family relationships. This energy may also present itself as a deep desire for liberation (perhaps from unhelpful family patterns?). Again, the vibe is darkly transformative, but you can use the 19th to create and/or reinforce boundaries. As for romantic relationships, they’ll be cute and dramatic this month! You’ve been on an intense growth journey within this life area and, while it’s almost over, there may be some unanswered questions or loose ends still nagging at you. Pay attention for related messages and insights on the 13th, and use July 14th’s Cancer New Moon to set graceful, nurturing new intentions surrounding romance, pleasure, children, and creativity. Once Mercury ends its retrograde period on the 23rd, things should feel more solid. Meanwhile, Venus, which will be in Virgo and your committed partnership sector as of the 9th, will spur helpful communication. Virgo Venus can skew towards the overly critical, so make sure to not let a fruitless quest for perfection cramp your style. If you’re single, the last half of July is a great time to meet someone new. Enjoy all the love coming your way!