July Horoscopes
What can we learn from a moon in distress, pacing in search of peace? What can we glean from a moon that resists rest and won’t receive?
There is a wildness to July. As the lunar nodes shift into Aries and Libra, Venus stations retrograde, and the moon blooms in its home sign, we will feel reckless. Past lives echo and shatter the glass that divides dimensions. Supermassive black holes emit waves to the tune of the sacred Om. An inner teen rebels against old authority, as present and choking as thickened air.
We open with a full moon in Capricorn, the sign of its detriment, on the third. What can we learn from a moon in distress, pacing in search of peace? What can we glean from a moon that resists rest and won’t receive? Many generations have taught us the dangers of weaponizing what should be held sacred and expecting theater out of life’s dark nights. It can’t all be seen, it shouldn’t.
Mars moves into Virgo on the 10th and aligns with Pallas, the asteroid of Goddess Athene. The following six weeks ask for your restraint in combat, particularly in matters of work and law. Be the wise owl with eyes as large as the moon. Hold longer vision.
Change ignites after the 17th. The lunar nodes move into Aries and Libra, beginning a new spiritual cycle for the collective. After 18 months on the Taurus-Scorpio line of life and death, we are invited into the axis of war and peace. The north node in Aries sees the valor of the right fight while the south node in Libra revises and releases all bonds that do not serve our highest good. Sacred ties remain, all else will increase in resistance.
The new moon in Cancer on the 19th aspects both Pluto and Neptune. This lunation is feral and fresh as a birth- a guttural cry for a home you’ve never seen.
Venus retrograde begins and the nodes reach an exact square with Pluto on the 22nd and 23rd. Power structures will reveal their true nature in the weeks to come. Tumult follows as Mars opposes Saturn and the Sun trines Neptune and opposes Pluto. Clarity is scarce, so drive slowly as you would through rain and fog. Seek higher ground.
— July Horoscopes —
Aries
You have made it through a hearty trial and Venus in Leo promises you joy this summer. Perhaps you are striding and glorious. Perhaps you are sweat-drenched and nearly falling off your high horse. Either way, the fruit of the universe is ripe for you.
Taurus
Jupiter remains direct in your sign and promises abundance in the form of attraction. An onslaught of options makes pickiness that much more important. Choose less, choose the best.
Gemini
Does the neighbor two doors down have a cup of sugar for you? Can you leave your bike thrown on a familiar lawn? Venus is spending extra time in your house of locals and friends. Go where you know you’re welcome.
Cancer
You hold the cycle of keeping, so see your future with the same soft lens as your past. Let old connections refresh in spring water and love tomorrow for the memories it will bring.
Leo
Venus rules symmetry and seeks to balance all things. This retrograde she will straighten all your picture frames and question all your give and take. What is unequal will be brought into harmony, through methods both messy and neat.
Virgo
A cross of armor blocks your heart space - will you lower your drawn arms? This lunar cycle brings silver light into your houses of true love and community, where safety takes the risk of being seen and held for all you are.
Libra
You’ve reached a major evolution, witnessing a new moon in your house of fame and welcoming the south node. Are you ready to lead? Will you speak to yourself in a way that settles you into your throne?
Scorpio
As you release the lunar nodes you may be left wondering why. The last 18 months emptied all false identities, and you may still be cleaning the debris. Don’t rush through this period of uncertainty. There is profound wisdom in discomfort.
Sagittarius
True faith is distilled from experience, from trying, believing, stumbling, and continuing. True joy comes from the choices we make. Embrace your lifetimes of wisdom with heart forward and hands outstretched.
Capricorn
Pluto retrograde in your sign asks you to plan. The star character of many Aesop’s fables, you employ caution and can read the writing on every wall. What do you see coming? How can you plant seeds of preparation?
Aquarius
With key transits in your 7th and 12th houses, you may feel like a lonely sailor stuck in the same current, searching for comfort where you think it should be. Soon the clouds will part and the shore will appear. You are closer to your respite than you think.
Pisces
Whether happily ever after or a screen faded black, every movie has a final frame. Honor the endings in your life with meticulous care. Use ritual, use thought, use breath. Read the back cover of the book.
