We can now officially say we’re entering the second half of the year, and we’re marking another new astrological threshold of fresh beginnings. The last instalment of the most anticipated transits of the year happens on July 7th, as Uranus moves into Gemini. Events that happened when Uranus was in Gemini between 1941 – 1949 ? The birth of radio, microwave ovens, holography and the famous Roswell UFO crash.
If you can imagine Gemini, the air sign who can’t help but speak its mind, meeting Uranus, the planet of the strange, the rebellious, and the brilliantly bizarre... don’t be surprised if you or the people around you suddenly become bolder about their opinions, sharper with their words, or delightfully provocative just for the thrill of it. Hot takes, shocking truths, and polarising beliefs could be flying in sparks this month.
And not only that, we’re also wading deep into retrograde season. Mercury, along with two other planets, will soon be spinning backwards, pulling us into review, reconsideration, and rethinking mode. So while the outer world gets loud with wild declarations, the inner world will be asking quieter but equally important questions: Do I really believe this? Is this truth mine, or something I've borrowed? What do I need to rethink before I race ahead?
The tension between forward-thinking disruption and slow, thoughtful review is no accident. This is the strange beauty of mid-year astrology: a cosmic permission slip to both blast open new doors and tend to unfinished corners of the past. A chance to edit your personal manifesto before you publish the next bold chapter. By July 22nd, we make our way into the Leo universe and with it, the season of theatrical entrances, big hair, and unapologetic main-character energy.
Think of Leo heroines like Jennifer Lawrence, Whitney Houston, and Dua Lipa — women who don’t just walk into a room, they arrive. Mark the rest of these dates in your calendar: July 5th Neptune Retrograde in Aries, July 7th Uranus moves into Gemini, July 11th Full Moon in Capricorn, July 13th Saturn Retrograde in Aries, July 18th Mercury retrograde in Leo, July 22nd Sun moves into Leo, July 25th New Moon in Leo, July 31st Venus moves into Cancer.
And below, prep for what's ahead with your July 2025 horoscopes.
Aries
You’ve just stepped into a wild new chapter since Neptune and Saturn landed in Aries—a fierce duo shaking things up with equal parts dream and discipline. Neptune’s got your imagination firing, dragging you toward fresh possibilities you didn’t even know you wanted. Meanwhile, Saturn’s the taskmaster, making sure those big visions don’t stay floating in fantasy but get hammered into real-world action.
But here’s the kicker: Saturn’s gone retrograde this month. Translation? It’s not just about charging forward blindly anymore. Nope. This is a call to own your power with guts and strategy, to lead with your heart but keep your eyes sharp. Old fears might crash the party, forcing you to drop what’s dead weight. Wondering about career moves? The full Moon in Capricorn shines a spotlight on your purpose. It’s like the universe flipping the switch in a dark room so you can see clearly what’s ready to rise and what needs to be let go.
Taurus
As a Venusian, you feel Venus transits like no one else — they land deep and real, stirring up your senses and your heart all at once. As July rolls in, Venus starts shaking up your world — first stepping into your zone of creature comforts on the 4th. Think soft blankets, warm light, the kind of luxury that whispers “you deserve this.” Venus is inviting you to slow down, savor, and maybe even splurge a little on what makes your life feel deliciously livable. It’s a sweet reminder that yes, pleasure matters, especially the kind that roots you deep. Then, by July 31st, Venus slips into your house of words and connections, lighting up your conversations like a cozy fire in a winter cabin. The choice is yours. Will you lean into the luxury of slowing down and the magic of genuine connection? Or let the noise of busy life drown out these subtle invitations?
Gemini
It’s a big deal that Uranus is moving into Gemini. And you’re a Gemini, so buckle up. Uranus, the planet of sudden changes, rebellion, and wild innovation, doesn’t just stroll in quietly. It storms the scene, shaking up everything you thought was set in stone. For you, this transit is like the universe handing you the ultimate permission slip to break free from old patterns that have boxed you in. Just know you’re getting a taste of what it’s like as it moves back into Taurus in November, and then back again into Gemini in April 2026. Mark July 21st on your calendar as we have a stellium aka 3 planets in Gemini on this day, so you might just feel extra boosted.
Cancer
There’s some alchemical bridges melding between your sense of self and your subconscious, especially as Uranus in Gemini moves into your 12th house. In the words of that restless Gemini energy: “Expect the unexpected.” Your subconscious doesn’t play by the usual rules, because it challenges, it disrupts, it frees. Right now, old patterns might surge to the surface, and your mind may race with thoughts that feel both thrilling and unsettling. Will you stay tangled in the past, or lean into this strange new light and let it guide you toward a freer, more authentic self?
Leo
Jupiter has just slipped into Cancer, stirring the waters of your subconscious and suddenly your inner world feels less like quiet background noise and more like the main event. Dreams, gut feelings, and ghostly whispers from the past are flooding in, asking for your attention. You could ignore them. Power through. Stay busy and you will be since your birthday season begins this month. But with this Full Moon in Capricorn lighting up your day-to-day grind, the message is clear: what happens behind the scenes doesn’t get to stay there. Because spiritual growth isn’t happening in a Himalayan cave. It’s happening here, in your inbox, your kitchen, your daily life.
This lunation is calling your bluff. All that inner healing, all those private promises to take better care of yourself, it wants receipts. Your spirit and your schedule are about to meet. Plus, the New moon in your sign will be opposite Pluto in Aquarius. The dark underworld God, Pluto is like a mirror held up to your desires: What do you truly want for this next chapter - and what are you willing to release in order to claim it?
Virgo
On the long term front, Uranus in Gemini moving into your zone of career and legacy is major. Essentially, the rules you’ve been following around work, reputation, and long-term ambition are about to get rewritten, whether you like it or not. Sudden changes in direction, surprising opportunities, or radical new ideas that feel miles away from the path you thought you were walking. Looking at your astro on a granular level, Mercury Retrograde in Leo could be a surprisingly powerful moment for you.
Especially when it comes to making sure you’re truly putting yourself in a position to be seen, heard, and recognised. This retrograde isn’t here to punish you with delays or confusion (though there may be a little of that) instead, it’s offering you a rare chance to pause and reconsider how you’re showing up in the world, particularly in spaces where your creativity, leadership, and personal brilliance deserve the spotlight.
Libra
The magic is in the tension between two forces. The practical and the poetic. Saturn in your zone of relationships demands you face the truth, lay down boundaries, and protect your energy. Whilst Neptune dissolves those hard lines, urging you to trust, to open, to let grace and compassion flow. Together, they create the possibility of relationships that are not only grounded and reliable but also infused with mystery, wonder, and soul. If you’ve been feeling unsettled or disconnected, the Full Moon in Capricorn is a call to ground yourself in what truly matters, and to take practical steps toward building a home—not just a house—that feels like a sanctuary.
And while you’re busy in your cocoon, don’t sleep on Venus pulling a double act. First, she slips into Gemini. Flirty, chatty, restless as hell and making every text, DM, and side-eye across the room feel like it could spark something. It’s gossip season, baby, and your love life, or at least your group chat is about to get noisy. But wait, just as you’re getting used to the chaos of witty chaos and mental gymnastics, Venus slides into Cancer. And everything softens. Two moods. Two desires. One month. The question is: Can you dance between them without losing your balance?
Scorpio
Uranus in Gemini sends electric currents straight into the hidden, shadowy corners of your life—the places where trust, intimacy, power, and vulnerability live. You might suddenly realize you’re holding onto something—or someone—out of habit or fear rather than genuine connection. Uranus here wants to break chains, smash taboos, clear out cobwebs. The universe may deliver shocking truths or strange synchronicities that force you to rethink your most private contracts, spoken or unspoken. The New Moon in Leo is a wonderful time to set a fresh intention for your career that is deeply connected to your personal brilliance. Don’t just think about titles or money. Think about impact and waking up excited to share your gifts with the world.
Sagittarius
Expect a noticeable uptick in relational activity when Venus glides into Gemini, lighting up your zone of one-to-one connections. Conversations may flow more freely, invitations might start rolling in, and connections—both old and new—could suddenly feel charged with curiosity, intrigue, and a touch of unpredictability. But the real plot twist arrives when Uranus, the cosmic disruptor, also enters Gemini, amplifying the energy in this realm even more. Someone unusual or wildly different from your “type” may cross your path. Together, Venus and Uranus in Gemini create a dynamic, buzzing field of possibility around how you relate to others. Your usual relationship patterns may get flipped or refreshed. A casual conversation could turn into something life-changing. Or, a familiar bond may suddenly require a radical rethinking.
Capricorn
July is a month for navigating the delicate, and at times uncomfortable, dance between I and We in the grand existential life equation. Where do you stand alone, fiercely guarding your own vision? And where must you soften, compromise, and allow another’s presence to shape your world? With Jupiter in Cancer taking shape with the Full Moon in Capricorn, it poses some answers for you in regards to are you building a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside? This lunation could bring a moment of clarity—or confrontation—around how you balance care with ambition, softness with structure, nourishment with duty.
Aquarius
Your creative edge is about to get a massive, unexpected boost as Uranus strides into Gemini, shaking loose old ideas and stirring up new waves of inspiration. Leave room for your thinking to speed up, your curiosity to sharpen, and your appetite for experimentation to grow wild. The usual formulas or tried-and-true creative methods? Forget them. Uranus in Gemini dares you to get weird, to mash things together that have no business touching, to follow stray thoughts into strange, brilliant territory.
The New Moon in Leo is powerful for you particularly in terms of relationships as it’s opposite Pluto in Aquarius. What does love or partnership look like when I am fully, courageously myself? What kind of people—or what kind of relationship—can meet me at that level of truth? You may feel a pull between the desire to express yourself authentically, fiercely, unapologetically and the gravitational force of collective expectations, group identities, or even a partner’s influence trying to shape or contain you. Pluto doesn’t let anything stay on the surface.
Pisces
When you make a commitment, you mean it. And Saturn’s long passage through Pisces taught you something invaluable: the quiet, unglamorous power of saying no. No to the things that drain you. No to the roles you’ve outgrown. No to the endless emotional grey areas that blurred your boundaries and left you feeling scattered or depleted. You learned perhaps the hard way that not every offer deserves your energy. But now that Saturn has shifted into Aries and it’s retrograde, the lesson sharpens.
This is no longer about learning where your limits are, it’s about living them. Practicing them. Until the word no rolls off your tongue not with guilt or hesitation, but with ease, clarity, and conviction. Pining for some new, inspiring work? The New Moon in Leo could light the match you’ve been waiting for. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to start that passion project or reshape your work life into something that excites you again. This is it.
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