Add These Dates to Your G-Cal:
- July 3: Full Moon in Capricorn
- July 10: Mars enters Virgo and Mercury enters Leo
- July 17: New Moon in Cancer and The North Node enters Aries
- July 22: The Sun enters Leo and Venus Retrograde begins in Leo
- July 28: Mercury enters Virgo
Sagittarius, you’re in a private and reflective mood as we finish up Cancer season. This is a powerful time to reflect on the expectations you have within some of your closest connections and re-evaluate your relationship with your past. Once Leo season begins later in the month, you’re ready for adventure! But first, the month starts out with Venus in Leo clashing with Uranus in Taurus on July 2, which can lead to exciting progress in any personal projects you’ve been working on. It’s also likely that an intriguing opportunity arises and takes you away from your daily routine and schedule. Then, the Full Moon in Capricorn on July 3 brings a financial situation to a climax. Perhaps you’re receiving a promotion, starting a new job, or reaching a new level of financial security.
The Astrology of July 2023
House of Intuition Full Moon in Capricorn Candle
Mars, the planet of motivation and drive, enters Virgo on July 10, bringing more activity to your ambitions. You may be working diligently toward a goal at this time. It’s also likely that you’re dealing with some sort of competition in the workplace. Keep pushing forward! On the same day, Mercury enters Leo, bringing some exciting opportunities your way or perhaps connecting you with friends who live far away. This is a wonderful time to learn something new and to share your voice with the world!
The North Node enters Aries and the South Node enters Libra on July 17, bringing a change of fated events in your life for the next 18 months. You may experience massive shifts related to your hopes for the future, your social circle, and your relationship with pleasure, joy, and creativity. You can make major progress towards (or even achieve!) major life goals right now. On the same day, a New Moon in Cancer invites you to release the past and rework your shared financial goals. You may also be deepening some of the connections in important relationships in your life around this time. Mercury in Leo rams into Jupiter in Taurus later in the day, adding some excitement.
July 20 is a strange day in the cosmos as the Sun in Cancer connects with Neptune in Pisces, but Mars in Virgo faces off with Saturn in Pisces. The Sun and Neptune create an atmosphere for acceptance, surrender, and healing. However, Mars and Saturn’s stare-down can create a frustrating environment in both your personal and professional lives. People are on edge today. My advice: Don't try to find compromise yet; talk it out later in the week. Plus, the Sun in Cancer meets with Pluto in Capricorn on July 21, adding tension to any ongoing financial situations.
Venus, the planet of love and harmony, goes retrograde in Leo on July 22. If you’ve been studying something, engaging in a spiritual practice, or planning any important travel, you may experience a period of slow-down and reconsideration. Use this cosmic speed bump as a moment of reflection. A new and better path forward will emerge in due time. On the same day, the Sun enters Leo, kicking off Leo season 2023! The next four weeks bring your attention to sharing your voice and expertise on a larger scale. You may also be considering the more philosophical questions in life, leading to a perspective shift. Mercury in Leo collides with Uranus in Taurus on July 23, bringing a change of plans. Conversations can feel both invigorating and jarring today. People may be oversharing unexpectedly!
Exciting and uplifting news arrives on July 27 when Mercury in Leo meets Venus in Leo at the same point in the sky. Whatever you learn today may put the wind back in your sails. There is understanding and compassion in your connections and it’s a wonderful day to share your ideas with the world. Mercury, the planet of communication, enters Virgo on July 28, bringing you attention to your career and public reputation. You may learn news or make progress on an important goal over the next few weeks. Share your ideas—others are ready to listen! If you’re hoping for a raise, promotion, or looking for a new job, this can be an incredibly productive time.
Stephanie is an astrologer, psychic medium, and witch. She's studied the mystical arts for over a decade including the stars, mediumship, palm reading, tarot, curanderismo, and more. She is the author of Seasons of the Zodiac: Love, Magick, and Manifestation Throughout the Astrological Year and host of the podcast Daily Horoscope for Your Zodiac Sign. Her work has also appeared in Refinery29, Well + Good, Bustle, among other publications, and she has appeared on the Today Show as an astrology expert and modern mystic.
