Hello and welcome to July 2025! If you can’t take the heat, then you might need more air conditioning. This month’s astrology is brimming with emotion, and the planetary forecast says each zodiac sign will be in the hot seat.
Just generally, a lot is happening for those of you who have planets at the 1-3° in any sign. Pluto is at 3° in Aquarius, Uranus at 00° in Gemini, and Jupiter at 3° Cancer, squaring the Saturn-Neptune conjunction at 1° and 2° Aries respectively. See where these 0-3° planets fall in your chart, and which house areas, as they are being very activated by these planets for the coming year, in good or conflicting ways, depending on the angles.
A temperamental tone sets the mood as the month begins with Cancer season in session. An unexpected turn regarding a commitment or relationship may follow, as Venus in Taurus aligns with freedom-seeking Uranus on July 4. Expect a sudden change in plans, especially if you are holding out on a person or financial opportunity. Although the change might be disappointing, you’ll still have plenty of options once Venus enters Gemini shortly after. Take your time to get clear on what you’re looking for in love and finances, as Neptune stations retrograde in Aries on July 4, which will occur at 1°.
As you head into the second week of the month, you might feel strongly about adjusting your long-term plans. As Venus and Uranus works with Saturn and Neptune, both stationing retrograde on July 6, it will reveal whatever you previously missed and change how you handle your goals. Communication, connection, and learning will begin to shift, as Uranus enters Gemini for the first time since the 1940s on July 7. Nothing will ever be the same again. Hopefully, you’ll be more than ready to let go of outdated structures and paradigms by the time the full moon in Capricorn rises on July 10 at 4:36 p.m. ET, occurring at 18 degrees.
The second Mercury Retrograde of 2025 begins on July 18 (and ends on August 11), as the cosmic messenger stations retrograde in Leo at 15°. Just know there might be an abrupt opportunity for reconnection, as Venus flirts with Mercury retrograde. However, this opportunity may be difficult, because warring Mars aligns with the South Node of Karma and opposes the North Node of Fate over the next few days. You may have to walk away from something all over again, since Venus will be at odds with the South Node of Karma and the North Node of Fate on July 21.
By the month’s end, we also have two new planets in retrograde including Neptune and Chiron (our “wounded healer dwarf planet). This brings our total retrograde count to five, Mercury, Saturn, Chiron, Neptune and Pluto. While most of these retrograde planets are working on subtle levels, we may feel the slowdown as the month comes to a close.
When we have strong retrograde energy in the cosmic skies, it is the Universe’s way of guiding us to slow, down, reflect, and look over things once again before pushing ahead.
I hope wherever the cosmic energies take you this month, you are able to feel that life has slowed down just enough to allow you some space to recharge and reflect.
So what is the best way to handle this month's energy? Do more breathwork and meditation, be in nature more, take walks, meditate, read, cook, --- make your energy, state of being and calmness your absolutely top priorities. That is not only the best thing you can do for yourself, but also you will be of the greatest service for humanity. Take care of yourself.
Personal Note; Find out how all the planetary events affect you in these final months of 2025. What cycle are you in? Please contact me at julie@sightedastrology.com for an appointment. All consultations may be done on Zoom and can be video recorded for you to keep.
MANY BLESSINGS, JULIE REEVES, https://sightedastrology.com