Summer is in full swing, but it’s not just the heat of the sun that’s starting to intensify. July’s planetary drama is also set to be scorching. Sign shifts for mental Mercury, libidinous Mars, and the fate-defining Nodes of Destiny bring changes on both the macro and micro scale. Meanwhile, Venus retrograde begins in fiery Leo, putting a big reality check on our love lives—but also helping us build more confidence. There’s a lot of magic to be found amidst the craziness of July, so embrace the heat of the moment.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
Happy birthday season, Cancer! July begins with a powerful full moon in your partnership sector that will help you process all kinds of love emotions. It’s time to let go of the heavy narratives that hold you back from being authentic in relationships and beyond. Two weeks later, the new moon in your sign will transform your spirit, so set some magical birthday intentions! The end of the month gives you a chance to check in with your post-birthday-season finances and tap into your sensual side, so slow down and focus on yourself.
Leo
July 23 – August 22
Lusty Mars travels with romantic Venus in your sign for the first third of the month, Leo, so take the initiative in relationships and indulge your carnal passions! Your relationship game is also up mid-month—so if you need to have a sensitive conversation with someone special, now is the time. Once Leo season begins on July 22, the solar spotlight is on you, so get ready to shine and sparkle like the star that you are. Just remember that Venus retrograde starts on the same day, so your love life may undergo some changes.
Virgo
August 23 – September 22
The month opens with a wonderful full moon in your love sector, bringing an influx of passion to summer situations and long-term relationships. Lusty Mars hits your sign on July 10, boosting your sex drive and motivating you to pursue your desires with more conviction. Follow what you want, Virgo! But by the time Venus goes retrograde on July 22, curling up in bed with your vibe might be the vibe. You’ll get a burst of mental energy once chatty Mercury hits your sign on July 28, helping you put your daydreams into words.
Pounds
September 23 – October 22
The full moon on July 3 is close to your home, Libra, so cuddling up to a lover or cozying up to a rom-com is definitely the vibe. Plus, you can use the downtime, as your career and social life will be buzzing with energy throughout the month. Just remember that on July 17, the Nodes of Destiny will move into an important part of your chart, starting an important two-year long cycle that will completely restructure you and your relationships. If you are willing to shed your old skins, your love life will level up as well.
Scorpio
October 23 – November 21
You’re adventurous as we begin this month, Scorpio, so explore your wild side and try to add some spice to your relationships. The full moon on July 3 is a time to speak your truth and tell your crush or significant other exactly how you feel. The new moon, two weeks later, will offer much-needed insight. Your career is also on fire throughout the month—so it’s important that your partners can be supportive when you spend some energy on professional endeavors.
Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21
Your heart is very sensitive right now, Sagittarius, but the full moon on July 3 is a good time to take your mind off emotions by tapping into your sensuality. Don’t ignore your feelings, though—being honest about your fears and weaknesses will really bring you closer to your lovers, especially throughout the middle of the month. Once Leo season rolls around on July 22, you’ll feel more like your fiery, adventurous self. Shed the weight and start exploring new people, ideas, and sexual positions. Rawr!
Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
The month opens with a full moon in your sign, so put yourself out there and express your true feelings. By the middle of the month, you’re ready to let loose a little time in the bedroom, so take it easy and try something new. Between the new moon and Venus retrograde, the latter half of July marks a time of deep introspection about your fears, weaknesses, and hidden desires in relationships. It’s time to clean out the skeletons in your closet when it comes to love, so don’t be afraid to be raw and real.
Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
Relationships are a big theme for you throughout July, Aquarius, so take time out of your busy schedule to focus on the dynamics of your romantic commitments. Communicating with partners becomes easier in the middle of the month, which helps open a dialogue about what you want. It’s the perfect mental precursor to Venus retrograde, which begins on July 22 and will give you the opportunity to dig deeper and redefine your relationship values entirely. No more sweeping resentments or unmet needs under the rug!
Pisces
February 19 – March 20
You’re floating on a love cloud this month, Pisces, so make sure your birth control method of choice is locked and loaded! New opportunities to ignite passion with an existing lover or spark a connection with a new one will flow your way, especially under the mid-moon new moon. And when lusty Mars enters your partnership sector on July 10, you’ll feel empowered to make the first move when it comes to sex and love. The end of the month is good for having an open and honest conversation about what you want in your relationships.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
Ooh la la, Aries—things are heating up this month! Carnal Mars is in your love sector with amorous Venus until July 10, giving your sex and dating life a big boost. The middle of the month marks the start of an important new cycle for you in the realm of identity and relationships, as the North Node of Destiny enters your sign for the first time in nearly two decades. Once Venus begins retrograde on July 22, you may encounter some run-ins with former lovers. Perhaps an old flame deserves a second chance?
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
The full moon on July 3 is perfect for your flirtation—and doing so will also help gain some useful new insights. A week later, your sex life gets a big boost thanks to lusty Mars entering your dating sector, so lock up your birth control and start swiping! Matters of the heart become extra tender when Venus begins retrograde on June 22, and sentimental memories of past romances may begin to flow. Balance these big feelings by indulging in some passionate nights in bed, with a lover or alone!
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
The full moon on July 3 begins the month with an intimate reminder for you, Gemini. You are good at keeping your relationships light, but now is the time to go deep and be vulnerable with your emotions! Communication in your relationships takes center stage once the season of Leo begins and Venus retrogrades on July 22. Get ready to revisit past conversations with a lover and start speaking truths you may have suppressed before . The truth of your heart deserves to be heard.
