July 2026
A lively, not to say erratic and edgy start to the month
comes courtesy of Mars in argumentative Gemini colliding with
sparky Uranus and across from determined Pluto on the 4 th and
5 th . A day later it will all fizzle out as Saturn brings
realism and restrictions to bear.
The Cancer Sun for three weeks would prefer peace to
conflict, and happy-home times rather than too much racing
around. And while the month will not offer much rest and relax
opportunities, there should be better times coming around mid
month and just after.
Andre Barbault, the French astrologer’s much vaunted Bread
Basket with Jupiter opposition Pluto tied into Uranus and
Neptune runs between the 17 th and 20 th . While I am leery of
getting overly optimistic in these troubled times, it could
bring unexpected, significant and lucky changes.
The final ten days sees the Leo Sun enter with a flourish,
content to know that the enthusiasm and good fortune of
Jupiter will be giving the sunny, entertaining energy a boost.
Pluto may put a minor damper on the show but overall it should
be upbeat.
PLANETARY ASPECTS:
4: Mars conjunct Uranus in Gemini – self-willed, overly
impulsive, uncompromising, can be accident-prone.
5: Mars sextile Neptune in Aries – publicity attracting,
creative.
Mars trine Pluto – dominating, determined, stuck.
6: Sun in Cancer square Saturn in Aries – delays,
difficulties, negative thinking, hard work needed.
7: Neptune retrograde till mid December – subtle effect,
creative projects need a rethink.
9: Venus into Virgo till August 6 th – pleasure from being
helpful and working hard.
13: Sun conjunct Mercury – chatty, in mental overdrive
Venus square Uranus – emotional upsets or surprises, wanting
romantic freedom.
14: New Moon in Cancer
18: Uranus in Gemini trine Pluto in Aquarius – deep insight,
changes, move away from the past.
2): Jupiter in Leo trine Neptune – kind, sympathetic, hopeful.
Jupiter opposition Pluto – confident, over-confident, clashes
with authority, a mood that rules don’t apply to certain
individual’s actions.
22: Sun into Leo for four weeks – sociable, entertaining,
attention seeking
23: Mercury direct in Cancer – communication hitches and
glitches of past three weeks disappear.
25: Neptune sextile Pluto – otherworldly, supernatural,
ambitious.
26: Saturn retrograde in Aries until nearly mid December –
practical projects may need to go back to the drawing board
for a rethink.
27: Sun opposition Pluto – requires persistence to overcome
obstacles, stuck.
Sun trine Neptune – kind, creative, vague
Sun sextile Uranus – bright ideas, positive small changes.
29: Venus square Mars – passionately enthusiastic, impulsive,
not tactful.
Full Moon in Aquarius
OUTER PLANETS
Jupiter in Leo until from July 1 2026 to July 2027 – socially
outgoing, confident, brave and boastful.
Saturn: Saturn in Aries from May 25th 2025 for the first time
in 29 years. There will be a need for grit, self-reliance,
initiative, patience and resourcefulness. It can lead to
selfish behaviour on the part of some and a lack of
cooperation since the tendency will be to pursue an
independent course. Though Neptune close by may soften its
effect bringing more sympathy for those in need.
Uranus: From April 26 th 2026 into Gemini staying until 2032.
Inventive, multi-tasking, technological advances.
Neptune in Aries from late April 2025 till 2039 (with a brief
retrograde back into Pisces from late October to late January
2026) can prompt individuals to submit themselves to a bigger
cause than themselves. In the past it has led to an increase
in individual rights and advances for disenfranchised people.
When back in Pisces it reprises the mood of the past decade
plus with conspiracy theories running rampant.
Pluto in Aquarius from late November 2024 till 2044. Can be
enlightening, fosters social movements and equality, changes
outlooks and attitudes, brings intense discussions and
scientific advances.