July Horoscopes

Astrologist ALLI SCHWARTZ
Illustrator ELLA BLUE

Summer is in full force, and it’s getting hot in here. If July 2026 were a song, it would sound like Charli XCX featuring Lana Del Rey: loud, glitchy, and energizing, but if you listen to the lyrics, you’ll find melancholic reflection. All of the outer planets—Pluto, Neptune, Uranus, and Jupiter—are in complementary fire and air signs. Fire is passionate, air generates ideas, and the two elements excite one another. When a gust of wind meets a fire, the flames dance and burn brighter. These planets are staging a long-form improv performance this month, echoing “yes, and” back and forth. Mercury stays in wistful Cancer throughout summer, and remains in retrograde until July 23rd. Mercury remains in retrograde until July 23rd, and will stay in wistful Cancer until mid-August. The smell of sunscreen or the buzz of locusts could induce a nostalgic fever for summers of the past, and sometimes the best salve to nostalgia is to indulge in it. Remember to also indulge in the present and savor this moment while it’s here. Someday, today will seem as warm and epochal as the past appears to be.

Important Dates

July 3rd: Disruption incoming. Mars and Uranus meet up in Gemini. When things get crazy, sometimes all you can do is laugh. 

July 12th: Clarity with the Mercury Cazimi, which occurs when the Sun and Mercury make a conjunction in the same sign. The planet’s powers of elucidation are amplified, making for a good day for communication amidst the Mercury Retrograde. Say what’s on your mind and see how your connections flourish. 

July 29th: Out with a bang. Jupiter Cazimi in Leo provides a major confidence boost. There will also be a Full Moon in Aquarius beside Pluto, wrapping up the month with an interesting and dramatic exit.

Readings for the Signs: Check your Sun & Rising Signs

Aries

For the first few days of July, hang in there. If chaos ensues in the family group chat, sidebar your sibling to laugh at the nonsense. Any ruffled feathers will be smoothed over by mid-month. This summer brings a refresh—perhaps you’ve met someone new, or you’re working on a new project. Whatever’s been brewing will finally come to fruition by the end of the month.  The full moon supercharges your friend groups. Dynamics are shifting in your circles, and new themes are being discussed.

Taurus

At the start of the month, double-check your bank statements and monitor any investments. If there is a conversation that you’ve been putting off, July 12th offers astrological support for you to speak your truth. Ideas about your career are evolving with the full moon on July 29th. If you’ve been traveling, coming home will have never felt better. Host a party. Relish your living space.

Gemini

Last month, you were called to look inward, and this month begins with uncovering perhaps yet another shadow. As Mars and Uranus meet up in your very sign, you may begin to see yourself in a new light. A resolution regarding confusion in your finances emerges mid-month. If you’re on holiday, the Full Moon in Aquarius illuminates your travels. Talk to new people and see where spontaneity takes you.

Cancer

Pay attention to your dreams during the month’s first few days. Your subconscious is processing what you’ve been shedding this season. Your confidence crescendos mid-month, when  you’re handed the  microphone. . You are shining, and you have something important to say—speak on it. The end of July brings good fortune to your finances, but implores you to release any unhealthy spending habits. Treat yourself within reason. 

Leo

When a conflict heats up in the friend group, take a minute to cool down. You can ease tension by finding a way to laugh about it with those involved . If there is something you feel unclear about, try writing a stream of consciousness without interruption, and see what answers reveal themselves. You and your relationships are the headline on July 29th, when Jupiter and the Sun come together in your sign, and the Full Moon in Aquarius highlights your committed partnerships. Enjoy a boost of confidence as your bonds level up.

Virgo

If a dynamic at work grows tense early on in the month, advocate for yourself while examining multiple perspectives. This will pay off in the coming weeks, when you are working the room and chatting up a storm. Your relationships are flourishing, and new connections are quick to bloom. This is a fruitful time to share any work you’ve been doing behind the scenes with the rest of the world. As the full moon asks you to examine your work or health, consider: What could use a system update? Is there something you could do to take better care of yourself, or a better way to work without burning out?

Libra

While traveling, double-check your flight details and accommodation bookings. Don't fret, though, because a detour can be full of unexpectedly exciting opportunities. When it comes to work this month, your career is revered, and you are very well received—but it’s not all work and no play. The end of July brings fun and abundance to you and your friends, and the full moon invites new ideas into your projects and romances. Go to that party; go on that weekend trip; say yes to that collaboration.

Scorpio

Take extra good care of yourself at the start of the month by indulging in whatever self-care means to you. Make sure you aren’t isolated, and carve out time to connect with your people. If you’re thinking of booking a last-minute flight or feel inspired to take a random course, this month is an auspicious time to leap. However, while you might be jet-setting elsewhere, the full moon at the end of July calls attention to your home life and invites you to reexamine your roots. Any exploring you do this month will provide a new perspective on your own personal foundations.

Sagittarius

Brace for a moment of turbulence in your partnerships at the start of the month, but fear not, as these conflicts will help you to reimagine and clarify what you need. An even richer harmony ensues in the following weeks, accompanied by fun and connection with friends and community. You are craving exploration and expansion—book a trip and pack too many books. The world is your oyster.

Capricorn

Early on in the month, you are overflowing with momentum. Seize that motivation to tackle tasks on your to-do list. When disruptions arise, you’ll problem-solve when you look at things from a different perspective. There could be a cathartic conversation with a partner mid-month. Remember that feelings may not be facts, but they are valid. The end of July brings a shift to your finances. Examine what you’re spending and why.

Aquarius

July kicks off on an exciting note. Ideas come easily, and you’re taking action to bring them to fruition. If it feels like every step forward comes with another one backward, hang in there and talk about it. These missteps are course-corrected through honest conversation. That summer fling is peaking, and your partnerships are gregarious. The full moon on July 29th signals a personal transformation for you: release the old and call in the new.

Pisces

Something innovative is happening at home at the start of the month, perhaps you’re hosting a party, catching up with your family, or reenvisioning your floorplan. Soak up all the sweetness that the middle of the month has to offer you. This is playful and connective energy, and you’re feeling confident. Clarifying breakthroughs regarding stalled projects, creative endeavors, or romances will help smooth things out and move things along this month. If you have wild dreams around the night of the Full Moon on July 29th, there’s a message for you in there somewhere.