8 Jul
Last Quarter in Aries
The last quarter moon in Aries calls for a frank reckoning with what is not working — cut your losses with courage rather than clinging to what has run its course.
July2026
A month of reversals, revelations, and a sky charged with purpose.
July 2026 is a genuinely eventful month. Mercury limps through the tail end of its retrograde before turning direct, while Neptune and Saturn both station retrograde, slowing the atmosphere considerably. Mars ignites a cluster of powerful aspects in the first week, and Jupiter faces off against Pluto near the middle of the month. The Sun's move into Leo lifts the tone in the final third, where a bold set of late-July aspects — trine, opposition, and sextile firing almost simultaneously — brings the month to a dramatic close.
4 lunations · 5 events · 15 aspects
Moon Phases
July lunations
14 Jul
New Moon in Cancer
The Cancer new moon is a tender, protective lunation ideal for setting intentions around home, emotional wellbeing, and the private life you want to build.
21 Jul
First Quarter in Libra
The Libra first quarter moon asks for balance and negotiation — this is the moment to adjust course thoughtfully rather than push harder.
30 Jul
Full Moon in Aquarius
The Aquarius full moon closes the month on a collective note, illuminating the tension between individual identity and shared purpose, and asking how the personal feeds the communal.
July
Themes of the month
8 Jul
Neptune stations retrograde
Neptune stations retrograde, beginning a long inward turn that gradually draws ideals and intuitions back inside for re-examination rather than outward expression.
9 Jul
Venus enters Virgo
Venus moving into Virgo shifts the tone of affection and aesthetics toward discernment and care — love expressed through practical attention rather than grand gestures.
22 Jul
Sun enters Leo
The Sun entering Leo marks a clear tonal shift — from inward, domestic Cancer energy to outward confidence, warmth, and a desire to be seen and celebrated.
23 Jul
Mercury stations direct
27 Jul
Saturn stations retrograde
Saturn stations retrograde for a long haul into winter, signalling that structures and commitments built in recent months are now due for a serious internal audit.
♂ Mars Lights the Fuse
The first week belongs to Mars, which forms three significant aspects in rapid succession: a conjunction with Uranus, a sextile to Neptune, and a trine to Pluto. This is an unusually concentrated burst of energy — electric, purposeful, and hard to ignore. Action taken now can be bold without being reckless, and instincts tend to be trustworthy.
☽ Lunations of the Month
The Cancer new moon mid-month invites quiet renewal around home, family, and emotional foundations — a good moment to set intentions for private life. The Aquarius full moon at month's end opens those intentions outward, asking how personal needs connect to broader community. Between them, the quarter moons mark steady, unhurried progress.
☿ Mercury and the Return to Clarity
Mercury begins the month retrograde and moving slowly backward through Cancer. Communications can feel muddled, decisions harder to finalise than usual. When it stations direct around the 23rd, the mental fog lifts noticeably — though the square to Saturn just before that station is a reminder that patience still matters and shortcuts rarely pay off.
♃ Jupiter, Pluto, and the Weight of Ambition
Jupiter's opposition to Pluto is the most demanding major aspect of the month. It sets high stakes against high pressure: opportunities appear genuine and large, but so do the power dynamics attached to them. This is not a moment for naivety. The accompanying sextile from Jupiter to Uranus adds inventiveness and a streak of welcome good luck.
♄ Three Planets Slow Down
Neptune stations retrograde in early July, Saturn follows at month's end, and Mercury's retrograde wraps up around the 23rd. The net effect is a month that demands review as much as forward motion. Plans that seemed settled may need revisiting. This is not obstruction — it is the sky asking for honesty before momentum resumes.
Planetary Aspects
4 Jul
Mars conjunction Uranus
Neutral
Mars meeting Uranus in Gemini is an electrifying spark — expect the unexpected in matters of initiative and movement, with breakthroughs possible as quickly as disruptions.
5 Jul
Mars sextile Neptune
Harmonious
A sextile between Mars and Neptune offers a rare blend of drive and intuition, making this a fine window for creative or compassionate action that requires both vision and effort.
6 Jul
Mars trine Pluto
Harmonious
Mars trine Pluto channels enormous drive constructively — ambition finds traction here, and persistent efforts made now tend to carry genuine staying power.
6 Jul
Sun square Saturn
Tense
The Sun squaring Saturn brings a sobering note early in the month: responsibilities feel heavier and recognition is not easily won, but honest effort is its own reward.
14 Jul
Venus square Uranus
Tense
Venus square Uranus around the new moon introduces restlessness in relationships and finances — attachments are tested and the urge to break free can be stronger than usual.
16 Jul
Uranus sextile Neptune
Harmonious
A rare and long-lasting sextile between Uranus and Neptune peaks this month, lending the broader era a quality of inspired reinvention that colours individual choices without making itself obvious day to day.
18 Jul
Uranus trine Pluto
Harmonious
Uranus trine Pluto, another generational alignment reaching exactness now, supports structural transformation that feels less like upheaval and more like inevitable, timely change.
20 Jul
Jupiter trine Neptune
Harmonious
Jupiter trine Neptune is genuinely benevolent — faith, generosity, and creative vision are rewarded, and this is one of the month's most quietly uplifting currents.
20 Jul
Mars sextile Saturn
Harmonious
Mars sextile Saturn is reliable and disciplined energy: plans made now have backbone, and steady persistence beats inspired but erratic effort.
21 Jul
Jupiter opposition Pluto
Tense
Jupiter opposing Pluto is a significant tension between expansion and control, or between personal ambition and collective or institutional power — approach major decisions with clear eyes.
21 Jul
Jupiter sextile Uranus
Harmonious
Jupiter sextile Uranus brings flashes of ingenuity and the kind of opportunism that actually works — remain alert to unusual openings that arrive without announcement.
24 Jul
Mercury square Saturn
Tense
Mercury square Saturn, arriving just after the direct station, is a reminder that clarity does not come all at once — difficult conversations may feel blocked or heavy, but precision matters more than speed.
27 Jul
Sun trine Neptune
Harmonious
The Sun trine Neptune from Leo to Aries is an imaginative and somewhat idealistic aspect — creative work flourishes and compassion flows more easily than usual.
27 Jul
Sun opposition Pluto
Tense
Sun opposing Pluto the same day is a stark counterpoint — power dynamics surface, and authenticity is tested against forces that would rather keep things hidden or controlled.
28 Jul
Sun sextile Uranus
Harmonious
Sun sextile Uranus rounds out a remarkable final week, adding originality and adaptability: fresh ideas land well, and the willingness to experiment pays off.