On June 25th, the New Moon occurred in Cancer, prompting a new beginning. This lunation brought a fresh start to our lives, particularly with our personal lives, families, and domestic worlds. We carry this energy into the month of July. By consciously tuning in to positive Cancer energy, we learn more about ourselves and loved ones. This is a time for feeding our foundation — all of that which we call home, including the foundation we’ve built inside ourselves, needs to be tended to and honored. It’s a time to recognize the importance of our family and our personal circle of friends and the security, sense of belonging, and safety we derive from them. Read more about this New Moon on its calendar page.
On July 4th, Neptune turns retrograde, and this shift casts a veil over our practical affairs. There can be a temporary loss of inspiration as we realign our dreams and wishes with what’s inside us. The retrograde cycle itself, which lasts until December 10th this year, suggests a period of taking in, receptiveness, and some indecisiveness. It can be a period of feeling in limbo, but it might also be a time of great inner discovery. This is the first retrograde turn while Neptune is in Aries, although retrograde Neptune will return to Pisces on October 22nd. Read more about Neptune turning retrograde in the calendar.
On July 7th, Uranus enters Gemini, stirring up our ideas, learning, and communications. This transit revolutionizes our transportation and communication systems and sense of connectedness. There can be great progress and unpredictability during this transit that lasts 7-8 years in the following steps: from July 7th to November 7th, 2025, from April 25th, 2026, to August 3rd, 2032, and then from December 12th, 2032, to May 22nd, 2033. Read more about Uranus entering Gemini in the calendar.
On July 10th, a Full Moon occurs in the sign of Capricorn. It brings sudden awareness to our lives, particularly of areas that require more balance. This lunation reminds us that we can’t ignore our commitments to the outside world. We need to take care of our responsibilities, attend to business, act maturely, and take charge. Solid, practical, and doable ideas are associated with the realizations and epiphanies occurring now. Read more about this Full Moon on its calendar page.
On July 13th, Saturn turns retrograde, and it will continue to travel in this apparent backward motion until November 27th. While Saturn is retrograde, we more often review our responsibilities and commitments than deal with them directly in the moment. There can be more than the usual experiences of guilt and self-doubt as we internalize fears but also the chance to reassess our commitments. Similarly with Neptune’s retrograde (see above), Saturn starts this retrograde in Aries but returns to the sign of Pisces while retrograde. Read more about retrograde Saturn.
On July 18th, Mercury turns retrograde midway through the sign of Leo. This retrograde cycle is strong for reviewing our creative or recreational pursuits. We look at projects, items, situations, problems, and even people in new ways. There can be information clogs that push this new perspective–as we wait, we become more resourceful and creative! Mercury will remain retrograde until August 11th. Read more about Mercury retrograde in Leo on its calendar page.
On July 24th, the New Moon occurs in Leo, prompting a fresh start or clean slate. This lunation prompts us to begin anew, particularly with our creative, romantic, and self-expressive goals. This is a time to uncover and share the things that make us special– our unique, creative powers. We might aim to allow our “inner child” to come out and play, and possibly commit to plans related to games, sports, recreation, speculation, hobbies, children, romance, and dating.
This lunation very tightly opposes Pluto (forming a partile aspect) and harmonizes with Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. It’s complicated! We can feel pushed out of our comfort zones, which leads to important changes and transformations. Fortunately, we have the insight and fortitude to push through and start anew. Read more about this New Moon on its calendar page.
On July 30th, Chiron turns retrograde, and and will remain retrograde until January 2nd, 2026. This cycle is good for introspection and reassessing the mental and physical health programs in our lives. We tend to look within for healing with Chiron retrograde.
The following horoscopes outline how the above astrological influences might affect each individual sign.
Overview horoscopes fill in here as I write them, ideally during the week before the month begins. It is not unusual to see some signs temporarily missing as I write the twelve of them over the course of a few days, starting with the featured sign of the month (birthday month).
Time Line Aspects: July 2025
July 2025 Ephemeris (with additional points)
Ephemerides with additional points are for Eastern Time. The North Node and Lilith are the True positions. Retrogrades are underlined. Extra points are Chiron, Ceres, Pallas, Juno, Vesta, and Lilith. These come from the excellent software, Sirius 3.0.
This Month’s Void Moon Dates:
Using the table below: The Moon is Void of Course from the time of its last aspect listed below until the Moon enters a new sign. Generally speaking, these periods are not ideal for launching new endeavors, although they’re not impossible periods, either.
The times given below are Eastern. These should be adjusted for different time zones. For example, for Pacific Time, subtract 3 hours from the given times.
