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By Christine Broadbent
For July & August
Leo Jul 24 - Aug 23
Just as Sun eases into Leo, its fiery home, on July 23, serious Saturn eases into Libra, where it is “exalted”. This is a productive combo that sets you making serious plans, particularly since Moon energy is pumping and reaches full on July 26. This means your plans will involve teamwork with someone probably more practical than you. Best to treat August as the month to plot and prepare, to overcome obstacles and to redesign anything not working after your Leo New Moon on August 10. The clearest way forward, to get your systems and details into place and to attract money, is from August 26 into mid-September. There is the potential for a sudden realisation at August 25’s Full Moon that will positively transform the way you work.
Virgo Aug 24 - Sep 23
Sometimes we hide our heads in the sand about painful issues rather than address them. While July has many sweet times, it is an “address issues” month, with reality the coin of the realm as Saturn makes its last pass through Virgo for 29 years. Friends are on your side and knowledge is power, after all. July 25–26 pairs the final opposition of Saturn and Uranus with a Full Moon and the climax is reached. Now you have a clearer idea of real plans and true costs. If late July and its flow-on into August seems harsh, it will also be informative. Mercury is in Virgo from July 28, going “retro” there on August 20 and hooking into Full Moon on August 25. This means you will look behind the scenes and learn an amazing amount between late August and mid-September.
Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 20
The Sea Goat is a strange creature who lives on both land and sea, while the Mountain Goat is super sure-footed even in difficult terrain. These two symbols of your sign speak about a versatile survival instinct and in July you need to call on this. July 12’s solar eclipse in your partner sign says these are karmic times and partnership of every kind is holding you accountable. Someone close reminds you of a longstanding obligation, while work is likely to bring new ones. Pace yourself or exhaustion results and August would be a good time to have a revitalising break. August 10–25 Moon waxes and Pluto in Capricorn focuses an energy that keeps you much in demand. Full Moon on August 25 says it’s OK to have a vulnerable side.
Aquarius Jan 21 - Feb 19
Full Moon in Aquarius on July 26 is the exclamation point of your year. Now you can look back and see how much progress you have made since January. Whether you are being a wizard with words or soaking up some sublime moments, a great deal can be achieved by maintaining balance in your lifestyle. It is your singular sense of purpose and almost obsessive mental focus as a fixed Air sign that can overload you. From July 22, you have two years of Saturn help to achieve a more harmonious balance in your life. Since July 27 and 31, August 17 and 20–21 might tempt you to go back to overload, why not try a different mode? New Moon on August 10 brings the seeds of a new idea that will help build strong connections with a like-minded group — responsibilities beckon.
Pisces Feb 20 - Mar 20
The Fish likes to go with the flow but will swim against the current when necessity demands. This may happen in late July. Venus in your partner sign, New Moon stirring up your love of life on July 12, plus earthy harmonies mean an easy, sweet flow for you. That is, until guru planet Jupiter challenges Pluto on July 25 then goes retro, repeating the challenge on August 3–4. Now practical financial matters must be addressed and things you overlooked come back to wake you up. Aim to sort this out by August 14. Once Full Moon in Pisces on August 25 sparks new awareness, some powerful plans will unfold. Communication is in retro mode from August 20 to September 13, so accept it serenely if others want to put the brakes on. Patience wins.
Aries Mar 21 - Apr 20
Every 14 years, Jupiter catches up with Uranus and, in June, Aries hosted that germinal event. While this powerhouse duo cruise Aries together, July 10–24 brings some of their best inspiration — Mercury and Sun hook in to speed up the dynamic duo. Yet July shakes you up via a solar eclipse in your home zone on July 12, sparking a review of both your emotional and financial resources. July 27 brings the final standoff of Saturn opposite Uranus. This means the inspired flight of free expression may have its wings clipped in certain ways. Hard realities come knocking — time must be managed carefully in late July and August. Beware alienating a partner or close friend at this time and consciously renew the love light with August 10’s New Moon.
Taurus Apr 21 - May 21
Venus in your pleasure zone July 10 to August 6 promotes some seriously sensual energy as well as an opportunity to revitalise love relationships and to give the perfect touch to creative projects. Yet there are also obstacles that may push you right out of your comfort zone July 25–31 and August 3, 4 and 7. Make sure you set strong intentions with August 10’s New Moon, with home, family and security the focus. Venus draws support from Saturn and Mars August 9–21 and you get the best version of this by upgrading your routines, getting healthy, working behind the scenes. This serves to prepare you for a new burst of optimism and planning in late August/early September.
Gemini May 22 - Jun 22
The first week of July is perfect for completing practical and financial tasks. Then your quixotic ruler Mercury has other plans for you July 10–28. Fire rises, shifting communication into the fast lane where you like it and sparking the creative leaps you love, as it engages Uranus the Awakener and deep-thinking Jupiter. Since Mercury is retro August 20 to September 13, that’s when worldly matters have to apply the brakes and more personal concerns will draw your attention. Make the most of the pre-retro time by maximising creative development in July and organising family and home changes in the first three weeks of August. You will be assisted by a sweet loving Venus vibe from August 7, yet love may face some hurdles on August 10 and 17–18. Pull together, not against, is the key now.
Cancer Jun 23 - Jul 23
It’s a pretty special event when a total solar eclipse comes along in your birthday month. To totally obscure the Sun, the Moon must pass between Sun and Earth in perfect alignment. You may not be able to get to Easter Island on July 12 for a viewing, but as the Moon’s own you can claim a perfect alignment of inner glow and outer effect! July 12’s New Moon is part of a loving, productive month when the best of lunar consciousness comes out to play and can be intensely creative. From July 25 to August 21 there are challenges that need all your concentration. A more rational energy prevails, shared resources are a theme but make no big decisions until after August 23 when a new solar cycle will work very well for you. Home pleasures are looking good.
Libra Sep 24 - Oct 23
July begins with a call to arms, a reminder that your ambitions are being revitalised, groups are nudging you. The biggest nudge comes with July 12’s New Moon, a total eclipse in your career zone, pushing any changes that have been pending. The follow-up is serious Saturn — your guide again after July 22, when it returns to Libra and begins two powerful years there. This new era is supported by a solar cycle highlighting friendships and social conscience. Yet something is polarising your energy; maybe home concerns are blocking career progress or vice versa. July 25–31 lifts your profile as Warrior Mars enters Libra, joining Saturn. Make love not war, says Venus in Libra from August 7. In any case, avoid messy disagreements on August 10 and 17–21.
Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 22
With a powerhouse New Moon/eclipse accelerating your spirit of adventure on July 12, winter has some interesting times in store. No hibernating for you — too much to do; even sunnier climes may call. Then to counter this restless urge, there is a motherlode of mental activity regarding vocational choices as Mediator Mercury cruises by. The solar cycle that starts July 23 delivers a hard lesson on July 31 and August 4, softening you up for the message of August 10’s New Moon: find the fire in your belly and your career will take off. It is Full Moon on August 25 that really moves you past confusion into clarity. Creative ideas, perhaps related to service on some level, bubble up. Mars is led by Venus now and a balance of love and friendship weaves magic for you.
Sagittarius Nov 23 - Dec 21
Sunny one day and cloudy the next, Sagittarius is the mutable Fire sign who begs to differ. Yet July is no month to stand on soapboxes because this is eclipse month when action and preparation can be teammates. July 12’s solar eclipse waves a flag: let lunar consciousness manifest as an inspired take on finances. There is good advice or a good role model to help between July 9 and 21 — pay attention. Then Biz Guru Saturn gets back to Libra on July 22 and your recent clever ideas come up for a reality test. Anything still standing now can work for you and July 31, August 4 and 9 nudge you to get plans into shape. New Moon on August 10 begins a two-week period that can be intensely satisfying, even if stressful.
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