Astrological Forecast for July, 2026

July shows a massive period of change. The old systems are dying, and something new is being born. By the end of July or early August, 80% of the challenges will be over.

Several harmonious aspects will hold until early 2027. This is a long-term shift, a significant pivot point. During this time, there will still be continued conflict, political theater, and power plays happening in the world. The global elite who have run the world for the last 5,000 years will become redundant, but they will make a last-ditch effort to stay relevant.

· From July 18 through July 21, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto are all in harmonious aspect at 4 degrees of their respective signs.

· Jupiter in Leo: Creative, a renaissance of belief and ideals.

· Uranus in Gemini: A rewiring of the collective mind and a breakthrough in communication technology.

· Neptune in Aries: The spiritualization of action.

· Pluto in Aquarius: A dismantling of collective power struggles.

But during this harmonious aspect of the outer planets, something is being born: a new path for humanity. This is a time to think outside the box and find new solutions to world problems. It is a period of recovery and reconstruction. It is a civilizational reset.

Children born this month will carry the signature of five planets in harmony, mainly in air and fire signs. Maybe we will have to wait until these children are adults to experience the Golden Age promised by this planetary configuration. I hope not, because I won’t live that long.

Pay attention to what is being born this month. The birth is a lot quieter than the noisy wars and rumors of wars swirling around us. We can release our attachments to these events and rebirth ourselves. My advice has always been the same: throw out the TV. All the channels have adopted a winning pattern that keeps you watching, which is: “Piss them off and keep them scared.”

Important Transits this Month

Jupiter in Leo unleashes a surge of creative life force. It is an ideal time to start artistic passion projects, showcase your talents, or pursue hobbies that bring you joy. Your personal magnetism grows, making it easier to step into leadership roles, speak your mind, and attract recognition for your unique voice and ideas.

A strong emphasis is placed on having fun, indulging in leisure, and enjoying romantic connections. People tend to approach love, socializing, and entertainment with a generous, big-hearted spirit.

Jupiter in Leo can also be a blowhard and may bring health challenges or loss of power to leaders and countries with a Leo Ascendant. That includes President Trump, Vice President Vance, Pope Leo, King Charles, and Iran. The how and when will be determined by their individual birth charts.

Mars in Gemini means that the god of war is in the sign of the chatterbox. This suggests a war of words. This placement accelerates the collective energy, shifting the focus to fast-paced communication, networking, and multitasking.

Pluto in Aquarius is still grinding away at false narratives and spin, helping us uncover the truth. A lot of disclosures have been happening, and more are to come. One example is the Senate hearings on the Covid vaccine. There will be more revelations coming to light.

Highlights for this month

Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant sheet to find if you have a personal planet (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, or Mars) or the ascendant within 2 degrees of the degree of the transits listed below. If so, the transit will have a significant impact on you.

July 4 – Independence Day - Mars conjunct Uranus. Sudden, surprising energy comes in that will make us irritable and rebellious. Watch out for overreactions and violent fits of temper. A great day for firework displays. Use this energy to jump start any part of your life that is stagnant or stuck. This happens every 18 months, but the last time it happened in Gemini was 80 years ago. Uranus shakes up the way we think. Mars lights a fuse. An important piece of information could suddenly come into our lives or into the outer world.

July 5 – Mars Trine Pluto at 4 degrees of Gemini Pluto. This is a time to get in touch with your invisible strengths. You are magnetic and can compel others to do your bidding.

July 6 – Sun Square Saturn at 14 degrees of Cancer/Aries. This can bring a lack of self-confidence or feelings of guilt. Jupiter in Leo can make you feel that you can tackle anything, but Saturn is good for bringing us down into the real world. Don’t get depressed; it will be over in a few days.

July 7 – Neptune turns retrograde at 4 degrees of Aries and stays retrograde until December 12, 2026. When the planet of dreams, illusions, and subconscious realms spins backward, it removes the rose-colored glasses, forcing us to confront the truth and replace lingering fantasies with grounded, practical reality

July 9 – Venus enters Virgo until August 6. Venus with this placement brings a practical, grounded, and detail-oriented energy to love, money, and aesthetics. Rather than focusing on grand, romantic gestures, this transit favors acts of service, thoughtful routines, and honest communication, helping you organize your relationships and financial life

July 12 – Sun conjunct Mercury at 20 degrees of Cancer. This is a good aspect for thinking through problems especially around the home and family.

July 13 – Venus Square Uranus at 4 degrees of Virgo/Gemini. Another fireworks display, but this time it’s around relationships. You could become willful, gruff, and inconsiderate in your partnerships. You can get bored with the person you are with and want to experience something unusual. Watch out!

July 14 – New Moon at 21 Cancer. Because Cancer is natively ruled by the Moon, this is one of the most energetically potent times of the year to tap into your inner world. You could have an emotional rebirth, establishing new and healthier emotional patterns. This is an excellent time for setting intentions around self-care or strengthening domestic bonds.

July 18 – Uranus Trine Pluto 4 degrees of Gemini/Aquarius. This is the first aspect that leads to an awakening. This creates a powerful urge for individual freedom. This aspect can bring sudden insights into the power structures or the collective shadow.

July 20 – Jupiter Trine Neptune at 4 degrees of Leo/Aries. Another awakening aspect. This helps us find the meaning of life through a mystical experience. We become kinder and more compassionate. This is an aspect of altruism, high ideals and true spirituality. We realize what really makes us happy.

Jupiter opposite Pluto at 4 degrees of Leo/Aquarius. Another awakening aspect where we can expose the misuse of power, revealing who is ruling over us. It can also lead to you becoming obsessive, compulsive, and paranoid about the powers that be. This is the most dynamic aspect of the month. Jupiter amplifies everything Pluto in Aquarius has been trying to bring out the last couple of years. There could be an escalation of war or wars. This aspect could bring out hidden secrets and big disclosures.

July 22 – Sun enters Leo until August 22. The Sun in Leo floods the collective with amplified confidence, creativity, and leadership energy. It is a highly vibrant, playful period that pushes you to step into the spotlight, embrace your authenticity, and express yourself boldly

July 23 – Mercury turns direct at 16 Cancer. This marks the end of a highly emotional and introspective retrograde cycle. When the planet of communication and logistics stations direct in this sensitive water sign, the dense fog of nostalgia, family miscommunications, and emotional blockages begins to lift, paving the way for heartfelt clarity.

July 26 – Saturn turns retrograde at 14 degrees of Aries. When Saturn—the planet of discipline, structure, and karma—turns retrograde in the fiery, impulsive sign of Aries, it acts as a cosmic speed bump. It transforms outward action into inward reflection, forcing you to pause, evaluate your goals, and master your drive. Saturn is considered to be in its "fall" in Aries, meaning the slow, patient, and cautious energy of Saturn clashes with the fast-paced, bold nature of the Aries ram. You may face delays, resistance, or "burnout" if you have been rushing into endeavors without laying a strong foundation.

July 27 – Sun opposite Pluto at 4 degrees of Leo/Aquarius. On this one you can uncover evidence of the destructive misuse of power. How you are being used by others for their benefit.

Sun Trine Neptune at 4 degrees of Leo/Aries. This gives you great intuitive understanding for the spirit of the times. We are more visionary. You can plan on the future you envision for yourself.

July 29 – Full Moon at 6 Aquarius. This lunation is conjunct Pluto and opposite Jupiter. It brings a strong emphasis on community, authentic self-expression, and balancing your personal desires with the needs of the collective.

Venus Square Mars at 21 Virgo/Gemini. You become very tactless in your relationships with others. Your dealings with others become dramatic and emotionally charged.

Sun Conjunct Jupiter at 6 degrees of Leo. This will bring you a lot of confidence and help you design your future life with optimism.

OUTER PLANET TRANSITS FOR JULY 2026

JUPITER is in Leo until July 26, 2027. This transit is especially important for those with natal planets between 0 to 8 degrees of Leo or Aquarius. Jupiter in Leo expands confidence, creativity, generosity, and the desire to be seen for what is special and heartfelt in you. It favors performance, teaching, leadership, romance, children, art, play, and any situation where warmth and personal radiance matter. At its best, this is a big-hearted placement: proud but encouraging, dramatic but inspiring, loyal and life-giving. The caution is overdoing pride, needing applause, or turning every situation into a stage; the gift is learning to shine in a way that gives others permission to shine too.

SATURN is in the fiery sign of Aries. This month he stays at 14 degrees of Aries because he is slowing down to turn retrograde on July 26. Saturn governs structure, discipline, and the material realities of life. If your Ascendant or personal planets fall between 12 to 16 degrees of Aries, you may face lessons involving responsibility, courage, and self-reliance. Saturn in Aries asks you to act, but not foolishly. That is the annoying part.

URANUS is in Gemini until August 13, 2040. This month he moves from 3 to 4 degrees of Gemini. Uranus symbolizes change, awakening, and liberation. If Uranus forms strong aspects to your Ascendant or personal planets—especially between 1 and 6 degrees of Gemini or Sagittarius—you may feel a powerful urge to break free from stale patterns. Something in your thinking may shift suddenly. You may surprise yourself and possibly everyone else. This can be a powerful period to embrace change intentionally rather than resist it.

NEPTUNE travels through Aries all month, and stays at 4 degrees because he is turning retrograde on July 7. Those with Ascendants or personal planets between 2 to 6 degrees of Aries may experience heightened sensitivity, uncertainty, or a search for directions. Neptune can blur boundaries, but it can also inspire vision and compassion. After spending many years in Pisces, Neptune’s move into Aries marks a shift from passive dreaming to active imagination. The question is: What dream are you willing to fight for?

PLUTO remains in Aquarius until 2043/2044. This month he is staying at 4 degrees of Aquarius. Pluto’s influence is deep and transformative, often bringing psychological material to the surface so it can no longer be ignored. Those with Ascendants or personal planets between 2 through 6 degrees of Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, or Scorpio may feel this energy most strongly. Pluto’s process can be intense, yet it ultimately supports empowerment by revealing what must be released.

Let’s co-create the future together.