Forecast for July 26-Aug. 8
Venus encourages introspection about love and relationship issues when the planet of love turns retrograde from July 27-Sept. 7. While reminiscing about a past connection is favored, starting a new relationship will be challenging. Next, the full moon in Aquarius on July 29 empowers humanitarian and group endeavors. Moreover, Uranus teams up with Mercury on the 28th-29th to enlighten communications. Action is stymied, however, during a collision between Mars and Saturn on July 31-Aug. 1. Socializing and communications escalate when Mercury transits into creative Leo on Aug. 4 and Mars transits into talkative Gemini on Aug. 6. Plans and projects get a burst of optimism and expansion after Jupiter turns direct on the 6th. And finally, passion escalates-along with a clash of wills in relationships-during a contretemps between Venus and Mars on the 7th.
If you know your rising sign from your time of birth, read that also.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
A block wall arises to stymie financial transaction at the end of July. The full moon amps up socializing. And retrograde Venus urges a reevaluation of relationships, especially interactions at your workplace.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Irritations with a family situation can try your patience at the end of July. The full moon energizes your career. And retrograde Venus urges a reevaluation of your ideals about love as well as family relationships.
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
Be open to a brilliant idea that comes to you out of the blue around the 27th. The full moon energizes travel. And retrograde Venus urges a reevaluation of relationships and how you communicate in general.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
Communications are especially enlightening at the end of July. The full moon encourages emotional healing. And retrograde Venus encourages discussions with your partner about the past as well as how you earn-and spend-money.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
A clash of wills with a co-worker is likely at the end of July. The full moon energizes activities with your partner. And Venus urges a reevaluation of relationships as well as your personal aspirations.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
The full moon energizes your work and health routines. Mars empowers your career from Aug. 6-Sept. 28 And Venus urges a reevaluation of present and past relationships as well as your spiritual life.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
The July full moon energizes romance and empowers your creativity. Travel is energized from Aug. 6-Sept. 28. And Venus says a past relationship or love issue may resurface, which may involve a friend.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
A clash with a partner or family member is likely at the end of July. The full moon can exacerbate the family squabble, so be objective. And Venus urges a reevaluation of romantic and professional relationships.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
The full moon energizes communications. Venus says it’s time to heal past relationship issues, some of which may involve interactions your boss. And Mars turns up the heat in romance from Aug. 6-Sept. 28.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
A discussion with your partner proves enlightening around the 28th. The full moon energizes finances, both earning and spending. And with Venus in retrograde, it’s time to heal emotional wounds from past and present relationships.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
The full moon in your sign empowers your charisma and energizes your personal aspirations. And Venus urges a reevaluation of relationships, especially with your significant other and co-workers.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
The full moon energizes your spiritual practices. Mars energizes family activities (and irritations) from Aug. 6-Sept. 28. Now may be the time to resolve some issues with your significant other and/or business partner.