ARCHIVE: July 2013 Horoscope

General horoscopes are always meant for entertainment purposes only. For a more accurate view, read your Sun sign, Rising sign, and Moon sign.

ARIES JULY 2013

On July 13th, your ruler, Mars, enters water sign Cancer. You may find that you have more energy at home, for dealing with issues with your home, or with your family. You want to be home more often, or in the place where you feel most comfortable. You may want to spend more time with your family, or with the people you think of as family, but you may argue with them, while also defend them more. Jupiter is already in Cancer, and Mercury is currently retrograde in Cancer (appearing to move backward from our view here on Earth), so it’s possible that your focus on your home or family could be because something goes wrong, or you have to do something over again. The retrograde ends on the 20th, but will still be felt until the 28th. Once we’re out of it, you should begin to feel better about your home/family situations, and be more positive about them. You could plan a new family outing or vacation, buy or sell a home, move, or begin a home improvement project.
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Venus enters earth sign Virgo on July 22nd, and you can enjoy getting work done. You find satisfaction in knowing you’ve crossed everything off of your to-do list, and you have an easier time dealing with mundane tasks. You may be a little lazy with the details though, and lazy in general if you don’t force yourself to get moving. You can also get along better with coworkers or anyone you deal with through work, and this is a good time to network. If you’re in an artistic field or the beauty industry, this is a good period for you.

The Sun also changes signs on July 22nd, entering fellow fire sign Leo. You can feel most like yourself when you’re engaging in a hobby, doing the things that you enjoy most, exploring your creative side, letting the kid in you come out to play, and taking more time away from work. You may feel like you just need a break from it all and take more time off. You can come across as friendlier, warmer, and proud.

On July 8th, Saturn ends his retrograde in water sign Scorpio. You may have felt over the last few months that you’ve had trouble dealing with the more serious parts of your life, accepting the changes and transformations that have occurred, and that you’ve lacked the maturity needed in certain situations. Now, you can gain control again.

Uranus turns retrograde on July 17th in your sign, Aries, and over the next few months, you may feel that your life is more stale than you want it to be, but you can’t make the changes that you’d like. Conversely, you can feel overwhelmed by the changes that have been made, and have a hard time dealing with them. Don’t do anything rash, and try not to sway from one direction to the other.

On July 8th, a new moon occurs in Cancer. This new moon is conjunct (at the same point as) Mercury in retrograde, so this new moon will be best for giving yourself a second chance at something, and for you, it’ll likely be something related to the home or family. Maybe you reconnect with a family member that you haven’t seen or spoken to in years. Maybe you finally finish that home improvement project that’s been sitting undone for months or years. Maybe you move back to an area where you lived before and have been wanting to go back to. Maybe you revisit your childhood community. Old memories will probably be on the brain, so try to stick with happy ones. On July 22nd, a full moon occurs in air sign Aquarius. You may realize a dream that you’ve had, or give up on one. You could grow closer to a friend, or decide to call it quits. You can leave a group that you belong to, realize a goal for a cause you’ve been working at, or give up a cause. You’re more emotionally invested in your dreams, and concerned about the future.

TAURUS JULY 2013

On July 13th, Mars enters water sign Cancer. You can identify more strongly with everything that comes out of your mouth or everything you write, but you don’t really think before you do, so you may not really feel as strongly about it as you think you do. Your mind is more active, and you can come up with new ideas and plans. You pay more attention to the details, but have a harder time with the bigger picture, so it’s a good time for dealing with day-to-day affairs. If you’re prone to getting headaches/migraines, you may get more of them now. You could also travel more but at short distances, or get involved in your community. Jupiter is already in Cancer, and Mercury is currently retrograde in Cancer (appearing to move backward from our view here on Earth), so you may say things you don’t mean and get into trouble, have plans unravel that you need to fix, and miss important details that force you to focus on the details more. The retrograde ends on the 20th, but will still be felt until the 28th. Once we’re out of it, you can clear your mind, work things out with people, and get back on track. It’ll be a good time to come up with a big new plan, start a writing project, or work closely with a neighbor or sibling.

Venus, your ruler, enters fellow earth sign Virgo on July 22nd. You just want to have fun, and don’t feel like you’re having fun if you’re working a lot, focusing on everyone else, and not getting the time to goof off that you need. You’re not usually the goofiest sign in the zodiac, but even you need some time to be silly. You can also be more romantic, and if single, you may want to date more or meet several different people that spark your interest, especially through a hobby of yours. If you have children, you can have an easier time negotiating and compromising with them.

Also on July 22nd, the Sun enters fire sign Leo. You feel most like yourself when you’re at home, with family, or in places or with people that you’re comfortable with. You don’t want to push the envelope and do anything out of the ordinary. You stick to the traditional, and do what you know. You may come across as more sentimental, nurturing, and quiet.

On July 8th, Saturn ends his retrograde in water sign Scorpio, the sign opposite yours. Over the last few months, you may have felt that you had a hard time shouldering your responsibilities with your loved ones, or that they’ve demanded too much of you. You could’ve taken on too many commitments, or felt isolated. Now that the retrograde is over, you can find ways to take on the responsibilities without crippling you.

Uranus turns retrograde on July 17th in fire sign Aries. Over the next few months, you may have a hard time making changes in your subconscious mind, with your spirituality, or with past issues. You may want to make changes but can’t for some reason, and it frustrates you. You could see changes made, but not the ones you want. You’ll have to exercise patience.

A new moon occurs in Cancer on July 8th. This new moon is conjunct (at the same point as) Mercury in retrograde, so this new moon will be best for giving yourself a second chance at something, and for you, you can reconnect with a sibling or rejoin a community group. You could decide to pursue an old plan that you’d given up on, finally figuring out the piece that you were missing. For some of you, a piece of technology/electronic could die, giving you the chance to get a new one. An old writing project that you didn’t finish could be important. A full moon occurs on July 22nd in air sign Aquarius. You could accomplish a goal, or give up on one. Elders can be more emotional with you, and you’re more public with your feelings, even if you don’t want to be.

GEMINI JULY 2013

On July 13th, the planet Mars enters water sign Cancer, and you may try to increase your income in some way through a second job, starting a side business, or selling your items/services. You could try to rework your finances so you have extra leftover, and put more emphasis on getting your finances in order, though you may be prone to spending more than you set out to. You could also do more in increase your confidence, self-esteem, and worth. Jupiter is already in Cancer, and Mercury is currently retrograde in Cancer (appearing to move backward from our view here on Earth), so you may have unexpected financial issues come up that you have to deal with, financial deals fall though and you have to renegotiate, experience a decrease in self-esteem and confidence or be overly confident. The retrograde ends on the 20th, but will still be felt until the 28th. After it’s over, you can get a handle on your finances and make improvements, and recognize your value.

On July 22nd, Venus enters earth sign Virgo, and you enjoy being at home more, being in places that are most familiar to you, and being with the people that you’re most comfortable with. You’re less adventurous, and want to stick with what you know best. You can make improvements to your home, mostly cosmetic, so buying new furniture or painting walls. You want your home to be beautiful, and you don’t want any disruption there. You can make comprises with your relatives, and get along with them easier. If single, you could meet someone new through a family member.

The Sun enters fire sign Leo on July 22nd, and you feel most like yourself when you’re communicating your ideas and gaining more knowledge. You’re more curious, and could decide to study a new subject. Your mind is more active, and you come across as more engaging and social than usual. You may play up your natural tendencies more.

Saturn ends his retrograde in water sign Scorpio on July 8th, and over the last few months, you may have had a harder time dealing with your work responsibilities, or getting health issues under control. Now that the retrograde is over, you can handle your duties with greater ease, and whatever health issues you work on can show some progress.

On July 17th, Uranus turns retrograde in fire sign Aries, and over the next few months, you may feel like the changes you want to make in your friendships, regarding your dreams, or dealing with your future are stalled, and you just can’t get them going. Conversely, you could feel like too many changes are happening out of your control, and it’s overwhelming. Try to be flexible.

On July 8th, a new moon occurs in Cancer. This new moon is conjunct (at the same point as) Mercury in retrograde, so this new moon will be best for giving yourself a second chance at something, and for you, this could mean going back and doing work you’ve done before to make money. You could revisit your belief system and take up old beliefs again. Something from the past could come back and cause you to regain confidence in yourself, or you decide to bring something back into your life that increases your self-esteem. On July 22nd, a full moon occurs in fellow air sign Aquarius. You could settle a legal dispute, finish a writing project, end a course of study, or come home if you’ve been abroad. You can be more defensive of your beliefs, and stand up for them, but the threat may not be as real as you think it is. Maintain an open mind when discussing philosophy or cultural differences.

CANCER JULY 2013

Mars enters your sign, Cancer, on July 13th, and you could experience a surge in energy. Mars is only in your sign about once every two years, and you exit a period where your energy has been low, drained more easily, and you had to put in extra effort. Now, you have more energy, drive, stamina, will, and want to embark on new journeys. You could start new projects and come up with new plans. Jupiter is already in Cancer, and Mercury is currently retrograde in Cancer (appearing to move backward from our view here on Earth), so at first, you may need all of this energy to tackle all of the issues that come up. You may want to start something new, but it would be best if it was something that you’ve done before and want to try again. It could be slow-going initially, but over time, speeds up. The retrograde ends on the 20th, but will still be felt until the 28th. With the retrograde over, you can embrace opportunities, expand your life, and make things happen.

Venus enters earth sign Virgo on July 22nd, and you enjoy exploring your mind and coming up with new ideas. You like having a mental connection with people, and engage in more conversations. You’re good with the details, but not the bigger picture. You can get along better with siblings, younger people, and neighbors, and try to improve your community in some way. If single, you can meet someone through a sibling or neighbor, online, or who is younger than you. If attached, you want to have more mental stimulation.

Also on July 22nd, the Sun enters fire sign Leo, the sign after yours, and you can be more confident and self-assured, calm and focused. You want to relax, enjoy yourself, and experience life through your senses. You come across as more practical, hard-working, and even. Things don’t get to you as much, but when they do, you can get stuck in a bad mood and let your anger get the better of you.

On July 8th, Saturn ends his retrograde in fellow water sign Scorpio. Over the last few months, you’ve had trouble dealing with your responsibilities to your loved ones, and have struggled with allowing yourself to let go and have fun. Now that the retrograde is over, you can keep your promises to loved ones, and not feel so overwhelmed by them. You’re still quite serious and may feel uninspired though.

Uranus turns retrograde in fire sign Aries on July 17th, and over the next few months, you may want to make changes in your career or with the direction your life is taking, but be unable to make those changes. Conversely, you could see changes being made that you don’t want to happen, or aren’t prepared for, and it’s too much. Give yourself time to adjust.

A new moon occurs in Cancer on July 8th. This new moon is conjunct (at the same point as) Mercury in retrograde, so this new moon will be best for giving yourself a second chance at something, so if there’s something you want to do over again, start it now. Old projects and plans that had to be scrapped or that didn’t work out can be tried again. You may need to do something over again and aren’t happy about it, but it could lead to a new opportunity for you. A full moon occurs on July 22nd in air sign Aquarius, and you may feel more serious and focus on a serious matter. You can end a transformation or eliminate an old issue. You can be more emotional during this full moon, and your moods are more extreme. If you come across as moody, ask yourself what is making you so sensitive.

LEO JULY 2013

On July 13th, Mars enters water sign Cancer, the sign before yours, and you can see a decrease in energy. It takes more effort and strain to get done what you need to get done, and you energy comes and goes in spurts. You may become focused on your spirituality, and look into spiritual subjects. You can also try to let go of things from the past and release some baggage. Jupiter is already in Cancer, and Mercury is currently retrograde in Cancer (appearing to move backward from our view here on Earth), so your energy can be all over the place, and you can feel bogged down by past issues and projects unraveling. The retrograde ends on the 20th, but will still be felt until the 28th. Once the retrograde is over, you can feel weight being lifted off of you, let go, and move on.

On July 22nd, Venus enters earth sign Virgo, the sign after yours, and you enjoy engaging in your senses. You want to eat rich foods, drink fine wines, wear expensive perfumes, and experience life through your senses. You also want to spend money and buy frivolous things, so watch your spending if you shouldn’t do that. This can be a good time to earn some extra money, and if you work in the arts or beauty industry, it’s a good period for you.

The Sun enters your sign, Leo, on July 22nd, and you feel comfortable in the spotlight, getting attention and praise, and taking chances. You don’t want to hide in the background anymore, and feel you deserve attention now. You come across as more independent, impulsive, and enthusiastic.

On July 8th, Saturn ends his retrograde in water sign Scorpio. Over the last few months, you’ve had a hard time shouldering your family responsibilities, or your responsibilities at home, and you’ve been overwhelmed or fed up. Now, you can do what you need to do, and not see them as much of a burden.

Uranus turns retrograde on July 17th in fellow fire sign Aries, and over the next few months, you may want to change your course of study, take sudden trips, or make changes with legal issues, but be unable to, feeling like you’re stuck. Conversely, you could see changes made in these areas that you don’t want made, and have a hard time accepting them.

On July 8th, a new moon occurs in Cancer. This new moon is conjunct (at the same point as) Mercury in retrograde, so this new moon will be best for giving yourself a second chance at something, and for you, this could mean a second chance to let go of something. We all have things we hold on to that we shouldn’t, and we have to face letting them go at some point if we don’t want it to hold us back. You can let it go now, and it’s easier for you to deal with, and you quickly realize it’s for the best and feel a lot better. You could also decide to pursue a spiritual matter that you’ve attempted in the past, try to process old karma, or try tapping into your subconscious mind. On July 22nd, a full moon occurs in air sign Aquarius, the sign opposite yours, and you could bring a relationship to the next level, or end one. You may be more emotional with those you’re close to, or vice versa. You have an easier time expressing your emotions in a one-on-one setting. You may fulfill a commitment you’ve made, or decide to let one go. If you don’t have harmony and balance in your life, it will impact you emotionally, and you will be more moody and off. Try to keep your life stable and calm without sacrificing yourself for the sake of peace.

VIRGO JULY 2013

Mars enters water sign Cancer on July 13th, and you want to spend more time in large groups, public places, and have more energy around other people than by yourself. You can spend more time with your friends, meet new people, and make new friends, though they’re mostly casual. You also have more energy to deal with your dreams, trying to make them reality, and focus more on your future and what you want it to be like. Jupiter is already in Cancer, and Mercury is currently retrograde in Cancer (appearing to move backward from our view here on Earth), so you can feel like you should give up on your dreams and your energy is directed toward that, or that you need to save your future and you spend time on that. You can have issues with your friends and spend time trying to fix them. The retrograde ends on the 20th, but will still be felt until the 28th. After the retrograde, you can make progress with your dreams, be optimistic about your future, and enjoy your friends.

Venus enters your sign, Virgo, on July 22nd, and you seem more charming, compromising, and attractive. People may be drawn to you more without realizing it. You get along with people easier, and can find middle ground, negotiate, and make everyone feel like they’ve won. This is a good time to improve your physical appearance in some way. If single, you can have an easier time meeting someone new. You may feel more creative and drawn to the arts.

On July 22nd, the Sun enters fire sign Leo, the sign before yours, and you want to hide in the background. You’re not comfortable with attention, and stay away from the spotlight. Other people may drain you, and you need time alone to recharge. You may feel like you can do more on your own. You can come across as more imaginative, quiet, and sensitive.

Saturn ends his retrograde in water sign Scorpio on July 8th, and over the last few months, you’ve probably had a hard time having the mental discipline you’ve grown accustomed to. It’s taken more effort to focus on something, and you’ve been stuck in depressed moods more often. Now that the retrograde is over, you can try to get control over your mind again.

On July 17th, Uranus turns retrograde in fire sign Aries, and over the next few months, the changes and transformations that you want to make will likely be on hold for some reason. If so, it frustrates you, and you have to watch for being impulsive and rash. Conversely, you could see transformations made that you’re not ready for.

A new moon occurs on July 8th in Cancer. This new moon is conjunct (at the same point as) Mercury in retrograde, so this new moon will be best for giving yourself a second chance at something, and for you, this could be with a friendship that you want to start up again, with a group that you want to rejoin, or with a dream that you want to pursue again. Old dreams of your future could come back to mind, and you want to give them a try again. A full moon occurs on July 22nd in air sign Aquarius, and you could decide to quit your job or lose your job somehow. You can finish a work project that’s been taking up a lot of time. Something could come to an end at work, like coworkers or a boss leaving, or moving to another building. You’re more concerned with achieving perfection, and may be too hard on yourself if you’re not living up to the standard you’ve set in your head. You need to go easy on yourself. You’re only human.

LIBRA JULY 2013

Mars enters water sign Cancer on July 13th, and you can start to feel a lot more ambitious. You want to achieve something in your life, no matter how small. You set goals for yourself and do what you can to accomplish them. When you accomplish something, you feel better about yourself, and the more success you have, the better you feel. If you don’t accomplish much, you won’t feel you’re worth as much. Jupiter is already in Cancer, and Mercury is currently retrograde in Cancer (appearing to move backward from our view here on Earth), so you could feel as though you have to do things over again in your career, or change the direction your life is taking. You’re not satisfied, or you have to revise your plans. You may feel like you should go back to a career that you’ve worked in before, or aspire to have a career that you’ve wanted before. The retrograde ends on the 20th, but will still be felt until the 28th. Once the retrograde has ended, you can get your career and life back on track and going in the direction that you want them to go in.

On July 22nd, your ruler, Venus, enters earth sign Virgo, the sign before yours. You can be more shy with your affections, and prefer to keep any public displays of affection behind closed doors. You may be more romantic, but not in anyone’s face with it. You can begin seeing someone secretly, if single. Your imagination and creativity can increase, and you enjoy exploring your spiritual nature.

The Sun changes signs on July 22nd as well, entering fire sign Leo. You feel most comfortable when you’re in a group of people and spending time with your friends. You may not like being alone or with someone one-on-one. You want to keep things casual, except for the causes you’re involved with. You can join a new group or become more active in the ones you already belong to. You’re more focused on the future, and can come across as more intellectual, aloof, and innovative.

On July 8th, Saturn ends his retrograde in water sign Scorpio. Over the last few months, you may have had a hard time dealing with your financial obligations, or have taken a hit to your self-esteem or worth. Now that the retrograde is ending, you can begin to get a handle on your finances and improve your confidence.

Uranus turns retrograde on July 17th in fire sign Aries, the sign opposite yours. Over the next few months, you could feel like your relationships have grown stale and boring, and you want to make a change but can’t. Conversely, you could see changes made that you’re not happy with, or see a relationship end that you’re not ready for. Don’t be so impulsive or assume that this is the end of the story because it all might change later.

On July 8th, a new moon occurs in Cancer. This new moon is conjunct (at the same point as) Mercury in retrograde, so this new moon will be best for giving yourself a second chance at something, and for you, this could be with a goal that you gave up on, or that you attempted and were unsuccessful with. You can get another chance to succeed, and this time, it could actually work out. Even if it doesn’t, doing it over again gives you valuable insight, or could lead to another opportunity that you weren’t looking for. A full moon occurs on July 22nd in fellow air sign Aquarius, and you could finish a creative project or eliminate a hobby. If you have children, something could end for them, or they accomplish something they’ve been working hard at. If in a relationship, you could decide to take it to the next level, or call it quits. If single and you meet someone under this Moon, you could feel a karmic connection.

SCORPIO JULY 2013

On July 13th, Mars enters fellow water sign Cancer, and you become driven to explore the world. You don’t want to be stuck in your small world, and know there is so much out there in the world for you to see and experience. Let yourself get out and explore as much as you can, even if it’s just your own neighborhood and town. Go where you haven’t ventured before and open your mind to other ways of living and other belief systems. Jupiter is already in Cancer, and Mercury is currently retrograde in Cancer (appearing to move backward from our view here on Earth), so you could feel stifled, held back, and frustrated with the lack of expansion in your life. You may feel as though your life is contracting, and have a hard time pursuing opportunities. You can let pessimism get the better of you. The retrograde ends on the 20th, but will still be felt until the 28th. After the retrograde is over, you can start to turn your outlook around, and feel like you’re not as fenced in. You can break out and be free.

Venus enters earth sign Virgo on July 22nd, and you enjoy spending time with your friends and find pleasure in being in a group. You’re usually the loner, but you like being around people more under this influence. You can spend more time with your friends, make new friends with greater ease, and be more social. You also spend more time fantasizing about your dreams for your future, and idealize what you want your future to be.

Also on July 22nd, the Sun enters fire sign Leo, and you feel most like yourself when you’re accomplishing a goal that you’ve set for yourself. The more you accomplish, the better you feel. You may come across as more practical and ambitious, but you can also distance yourself more from people so you can focus on your goals, so you may be alone more. You look at situations realistically, and are better able to find solutions to problems because of it.

Saturn ends his retrograde in your sign, Scorpio, on July 8th. Over the last few months, you’ve probably felt off in various aspects of life, and have had a harder time dealing with your responsibilities, feeling bogged down by them. With the retrograde ending, you can start to take your responsibilities more seriously without feeling so overwhelmed.

On July 17th, Uranus turns retrograde in fire sign Aries, and over the next few months, you could feel as though you’re bored with your work or daily life and try to make changes, but don’t see anything occur, or are stopped from making the changes that you want to make. Conversely, you could experience changes that aren’t what you want, and you have to be flexible and deal with it.

A new moon occurs in Cancer on July 8th. This new moon is conjunct (at the same point as) Mercury in retrograde, so this new moon will be best for giving yourself a second chance at something, and for you, this could mean being able to expand your life in a way that you were unsuccessful with before, or that you couldn’t pursue before. It could be an experience you’ve wanted to have, a place you’ve wanted to go, a person you’ve wanted to meet. No matter how it turns out, you walk away feeling more optimistic about life. A full moon occurs in air sign Aquarius on July 22nd, and you could finish a home improvement project, finalize a real estate transaction, or leave your current home. You can settle a dispute with a family member, or decide to sever ties with a relative. Your family may seem more emotional with you than usual, and they could require your advice. You could also be more emotional but you keep it to yourself.

SAGITTARIUS JULY 2013

Mars enters water sign Cancer on July 13th, and you have energy for change. You want to make important changes in your life, with a certain area of life, with your personality, or with your physical self. This is a time for you to transform for the better in some way. You may focus on more serious aspects of life, and you’re driven to improve those situations. Jupiter is already in Cancer, and Mercury is currently retrograde in Cancer (appearing to move backward from our view here on Earth), so you may be prevented from being able to make the changes that you want to make, with something holding you back. Deeply held issues could be the source of the problem, bogging you down and stopping you from transforming in the ways that you need to. The retrograde ends on the 20th, but will still be felt until the 28th. When the retrograde has ended, you’ll be able to deal with these issues and finally come to terms with them if you want, and you’ll be able to change your life in subtle but profound ways.

On July 22nd, Venus enters earth sign Virgo, and you enjoy working toward a goal and accomplishing what you set out to do. You may be lazier with your goals though, so it takes more for you to get started, but once you do get started, you can get further along in your career and life. You have an easier time dealing with parents, bosses, and mentors, and make good impressions on people. This is an especially good period for you if you work in the beauty industry or the arts.

The Sun enters fellow fire sign Leo on July 22nd, and you feel most like yourself when you’re expanding your life in some way, or exploring the world. You love to explore and be as free as possible, and you’re enthusiastic about all the world has to offer. You may find it easier to play up your natural tendencies and be your true self. You can come across as more friendly, outgoing, and optimistic.

On July 8th, Saturn ends his retrograde in water sign Scorpio, the sign before yours. Over the last few months, you’ve likely had a hard time dealing with the old issues that have resurfaced and demanded your attention. You may have wanted to run away from them, thinking you can outrun them. Now that the retrograde is ending, you can stop running and face the problems that have come back.

Uranus turns retrograde in fellow fire sign Aries on July 17th, and over the next few months, you may feel as though your love relationships have grown stale, and you want to make changes but can’t for some reason. Conversely, you could experience changes that you’re not ready for and don’t want. Your creativity can be zapped, or come in sudden spurts that don’t last. Take advantage of the spurts when they come.

On July 18th, a new moon occurs in Cancer. This new moon is conjunct (at the same point as) Mercury in retrograde, so this new moon will be best for giving yourself a second chance at something, and for you, this could be to make a transformation that you’ve wanted to make but couldn’t, or tried to make before and weren’t successful with. It could also be with a deeply held issue that you’ve hidden away and have wanted to deal with before, but couldn’t. You can begin to address those issues or make the changes you want to make, and even if it doesn’t work out, you still learn a lot from it. On July 22nd, a full moon occurs in air sign Aquarius, and you could finish a writing project, eliminate a daily task from your routine, or end a community project. Neighbors and siblings can be more emotional, and something could end for them. An electronic can die on you. You’re better able to communicate your feelings with others, and words touch you more deeply than usual.

CAPRICORN JULY 2013

On July 13th, Mars enters water sign Cancer, the sign opposite yours, and you feel more energetic around other people than when you’re alone. You like working with someone in a one-on-one setting better than by yourself or in a group, and you have plenty of energy to get work done when you have someone by your side. You also have more energy for dealing with your relationships, and you want to spend time with your loved ones, though you may be a little more argumentative or competitive with them. Bring out the spirit of compromise within you. Jupiter is already in Cancer, and Mercury is currently retrograde in Cancer (appearing to move backward from our view here on Earth), so you may have issues to address in your relationships before you can make things work out the way you want them to, or you may encounter resistance to what you want to do and have to work on getting people on your side. The retrograde ends on the 20th, but will still be felt until the 28th. After the retrograde is over, you can settle whatever problems come up and see the positives of working with someone else.

Venus enters fellow earth sign Virgo on July 22nd, and you enjoy exploring the world and having new experiences. You prefer going outside of the comfort of your own home, family, and routine, and seeing what else is out there. You could pick up a new hobby or interest, start a new writing project or get published, have an easier time settling legal matters, or do some travel. If single, you could find yourself attracted to someone from a foreign country or culture.

On July 22nd, the Sun enters fire sign Leo, and you feel most comfortable when you’re focusing on serious matters, investigating issues thoroughly, and digging beneath the surface. You don’t want to accept anything at face value, especially people. You can explore the darker side of life or of yourself. You may come across as more serious, emotional, and moody at times.

Saturn ends his retrograde in water sign Scorpio on July 8th. Over the last few months, you may have had a hard time dealing with the problems your friends have needed help with, or with the groups that you belong to. You may have had to walk away from some of them. You could have felt like you had no future. Now that the retrograde is over, you can see the reality more than the pessimism, but you still have a lot to work through.

On July 17th, Uranus turns retrograde in fire sign Aries. Over the next few months, you may want to make changes at home or with your family, feeling bored or like you’re being held back, but can’t for some reason. Conversely, you could see changes being made at home or with your family that you’re not happy with, and you have to accept it somehow, but that takes time, so don’t rush it.

A new moon occurs in Cancer on July 18th. This new moon is conjunct (at the same point as) Mercury in retrograde, so this new moon will be best for giving yourself a second chance at something, and for you, this could be in a relationship. You could decide to contact someone who hasn’t been in your life in a long time and see if you can develop a rapport once again. It could be a romantic relationship, a friendship, a relative, or a business relationship. They could be the ones to contact you, and it might seem out of the blue. If things don’t work out, you’ll still learn something from them. A full moon occurs in air sign Aquarius, the sign after yours, on July 22nd. You could settle a financial dispute, end a financial arrangement, or stop some sort of work you’ve been doing for extra cash. Watch for impulse shopping when you’re upset. And try not to listen to what other people have to say about you.

AQUARIUS JULY 2013

Mars enters water sign Cancer on July 13th, and you have more energy for work. You want to get things done, and you don’t want to wait. Why put off for tomorrow what you can do today? That’ll be what you keep thinking to yourself. You’ll strive to be as productive and efficient as possible, and get more work done than you think you can. Jupiter is already in Cancer, and Mercury is currently retrograde in Cancer (appearing to move backward from our view here on Earth), so you could have little problems coming up as you go along, trying to get through all of your work, but encountering little road blocks here and there. The retrograde ends on the 20th, but will still be felt until the 28th. Once the retrograde has ended, those blocks will lessen, and you can accomplish a lot. It’ll be a good time for looking for a new job, and you could be offered one even if you’re not looking. It’s also a good time for dealing with your health and trying to live a healthier life.

Venus enters earth sign Virgo on July 22nd, and you enjoy diving into subjects and people. The more you find out, the more you want to know, and you keep searching and searching, enjoying the quest. You also want to connect with someone else and have a deeper bond with them, so you may try to spend more time with people and get to know them better.

On July 22nd, the Sun enters fire sign Leo, the sign opposite yours, and you feel most like yourself when you’re with someone you’re close to in a one-on-one setting. You may not like doing anything alone, or feel comfortable doing things with a big group, but when you’re just with one person, you’re fine. You may come across as more compromising, fair, and vacillating.

Saturn ends his retrograde in water sign Scorpio on July 8th. Over the last few months, you may have had difficulty dealing with your work responsibilities, or with the bigger issues regarding the path your life is taking. You know the right thing to do but haven’t had the courage to do it, or you haven’t been able to figure out what the right thing is. Now that the retrograde is over, you can get back on the right path.

On July 17th, Uranus turns retrograde in fire sign Aries. Over the next few months, you can desire some mental stimulation that you don’t get, and it makes you anxious, irritable, and impulsive, which can lead you to do things you shouldn’t. Stay in control of yourself. Conversely, changes could occur that you don’t want, that are unsettling, and you have to adjust. As a fixed sign, it can be hard for you to be flexible, so maybe that’s the lesson you need to learn.

A new moon occurs in Cancer on July 18th. This new moon is conjunct (at the same point as) Mercury in retrograde, so this new moon will be best for giving yourself a second chance at something, and for you, this could be with work. You could do a work project over again that you know you can do better at this time. You could go back to an old employer or do a job that you’ve done in the past. This could also impact your health, and you could try a health regimen, project, or treatment again and see better results. It could also impact your pets, especially a pet that may have ran away, and somehow, pops back into your life, whether physically or figuratively. A full moon occurs in your sign, Aquarius, on July 22nd, and you reap what you sow. If you’ve been working hard and smart, you’ll be rewarded, and you can make progress with whatever you’re working toward. If you haven’t been responsible or have been making wrong choices, you could see more problems come up for you. You may be ignoring something important.

PISCES JULY 2013

On July 13th, Mars enters fellow water sign Cancer, and you have energy for the things that you love most and enjoy. You want to take time off from work and duty so you can do whatever your heart desires. You could take up new hobbies and spend more time goofing off. You may even seem silly at times. If you have children, they could have more energy, and you could focus on them more. If single, you could date more, meet more people you’re attracted to, or just want to keep things casual. Jupiter is already in Cancer, and Mercury is currently retrograde in Cancer (appearing to move backward from our view here on Earth), so you may want to do all of these things but not be able to for some reason. You have to focus on work or your responsibilities first, and then you can have your fun. You could also see an old love come back into your life. The retrograde ends on the 20th, but will still be felt until the 28th. Once the retrograde has ended, you can let loose, be free, and take some time for yourself to do what you want, when you want.

On July 22nd, Venus enters earth sign Virgo, the sign opposite yours, and you enjoy spending time with other people in one-on-one settings. You like the intimacy and closeness of it just being the two of you. If single, you seem more attractive and charming. If in a relationship, you can be more romantic with your partner. You also strive for harmony, compromise, and fairness in everything you do.

The Sun enters fire sign Leo on July 22nd, and you feel most like yourself when you’re working hard and getting your tasks done. You want to be productive, get everything crossed off of your list, and demand the best of yourself, so you can do great work as long as you’re not too much of a perfectionist. You may come across as more practical, realistic, and analytical.

On July 8th, Saturn ends his retrograde in fellow water sign Scorpio. Over the last few months, you may have felt like you couldn’t expand your life in any way, and it stifled you. You were overwhelmed by your responsibilities, and it kept you from being able to deal with them and do what you want. Now that the retrograde is over, you can focus on what you need to do.

Uranus turns retrograde in fire sign Aries on July 17th. Over the next few months, you may be tempted to make changes with your finances, through your budget, big splurges, or changes with your work, but be unable to for some reason, or if you can do them, it doesn’t work out the way you hope it does. Conversely, changes could be made that you don’t want, and then you have to deal with whatever happens as best as you can. Be as flexible as possible and go with the flow.

On July 18th, a new moon occurs in Cancer. This new moon is conjunct (at the same point as) Mercury in retrograde, so this new moon will be best for giving yourself a second chance at something, and for you, this could be with a creative project that you had to give up on, a romantic relationship that didn’t work out, or a hobby that you stopped long ago. If you have children, they could get another chance to do something for themselves, or you do something for them. On July 22nd, a full moon occurs in air sign Aquarius, the sign before yours, and you may be more serious under this full moon. You have to focus on a subconscious issue that’s weighing you down, and let go of baggage that you don’t need anymore. You likely need to eliminate something from your life, whether it be an object, person, relationship, habit, or attitude. If you’re overly emotional during this time, give yourself space. Listen to your gut. The universe may have a message for you.