On 7 July, the planet Uranus ingresses Gemini for the first time in 84 years. This is the start of the technological revolution, which encompasses both the good and the bad, depending on how we all deal with the planetary shift.
Notable Astrological Dates
10 July – Full moon in Capricorn, 18 degrees
24 July – New moon in Leo, 20 degrees
Gemini
This is a Mercury retrograde month which is occurring in your solar 3rd house, ruling communication. This could be a tricky month, full of setbacks and delays, if you allow Mercury to get the better of you. However, you can also respond by taking time out and not making any major decisions during this period. Mercury retrograde simply means being much more aware of your inner motivations and dwelling on them before you initiate.
Cancer
The focus is going to be work matters this month, as the planet Saturn is transiting your 10th house but is also in retrograde from 13 July. This complicates issues: you are compelled to put all of your attention in work matters, but are beset by delays and misunderstandings in your work life. The key is to pace yourself so that you can make decisions in regard to your career without fear getting in the way.
Leo
There is a real sense of concentrated energy on the money side of your life. If you’re starting a new business or looking to reinvigorate, this is the month to do so. However, you have a Mercury retrograde to combat from 18 July, so any major decisions should be made before the retrograde period. Mars continues to transit through your 2nd house, which is a good indicator of being able to be assertive with regard to financial plans and investment.
Virgo
The planet Venus is travelling in your solar 10th house this month, which adds harmony and ease in your communication skills. However, from 18 July your ruling planet Mercury goes retrograde in your solar 12th house. This can be a very subtle retrograde period when misunderstandings and delays happen with how you feel internally. Try not to give too much weight to old fears that rise up to your consciousness this month.
Libra
This is a far lighter month than the previous, with the majority of the energy directed towards learning and being open-minded. The focus will be on career development and how to improve your situation. This is accentuated by the transit of the mighty Jupiter in your 10th house for the next 12 months. Look out for opportunities to raise your social standing or your career. This month could also see a lot of activity in terms of travel, and training or educational developments being externalised for you.
Scorpio
Your modern ruler Pluto is retrograde in your 4th house, which rules the family and any property that is in your name. This means you could find yourself slowing down in energy levels as compared to what you are used to. Your traditional ruler is Mars, which is travelling in your 11th house, ruling friends, groups and the collective. The upshot of this is more activity in those areas, or at least a focus that dedicates a lot of your time and takes you away from the family.
Sagittarius
On 7 July the planet Uranus will enter your solar 7th house for the first time in 84 years, in a placement that rules the relationship area of your chart. Uranus is the planet of liberation from the restrictions of the past, and the main theme that will present itself to you over the next seven years is that of freedom. This does not have to be disruptive, but it can mean that you are less tolerant of those close to you. Be honest and fair.
Capricorn
On 13 July, Saturn goes retrograde in your solar 4th house. This indicates miscommunication with the family or to do with the home. This is exacerbated by Mercury’s retrograde this month, and it is important not to overreact during this period. The best way to deal with the retrograde energy is to reflect, take time out, and make sure that all the foundations in your life are solid and that there are no shortcuts.
Aquarius
Your modern ruler Uranus moves in the zodiac sign of Gemini on 7 July, entering into your solar 5th house. Over a seven-year period, expect a chance to encounter and express yourself in new and exciting ways. Relationships will go through a certain amount of change and adaptability, simply because you want more freedom. If you are in the creative arts, this should be a very experimental time in which you are willing to be open-minded about expressing your individuality.
Pisces
Your traditional ruler is now in Cancer, another water sign like yourself. This adds to a feeling of comfort in how you express yourself. Couple this with the planet Neptune, now in your 2nd house, and you can begin to focus on any new projects or business ideas that you have for the future and how to implement them. This can be a powerful month, full of optimism – particularly about creative endeavours.
Aries
The main focus for this month is going to be your working environment and how you navigate the more diplomatic areas of your career. This is emphasised by the planet Saturn in your 1st house, which turns retrograde on 13 July until the end of November. This creates a need for you to reserve your energy levels and to be aware of making snap decisions – not easy for an Aries.
Taurus
There is a major planetary shift that occurs on 7 July, as the planet Uranus, which has been travelling in your own zodiac sign for the last seven years, enters Gemini. This activates the financial sector of your chart, making you look at new and progressive ways to make money for the future. However, you do have a Mercury retrograde to contend with in the family area of your chart: look out for delays and miscommunication with those close to you.
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