The Astrology of July 2026
The Astrology of July 2026: Fire and Air, Sextiles and Trines
This month, we’re navigating Jupiter newly in Leo as it connects with every outer planet in the “Magic Triangle.” Jupiter in early Leo will act like a magnifying trigger as it makes a trine to Neptune, a sextile to Uranus, and an opposition to Pluto. Chiron, newly in Taurus, is also highlighted as it is squared by Jupiter. Jupiter magnifies what it touches, and it is turning up the volume on the outer planets and Chiron, amplifying the air-and-fire themes that are already dominant in the sky. Air and fire together spark inspiration and nudge us into action. The Jupiter-Neptune trine invites us to reach for our dreams by being more confident in ourselves, while Jupiter’s sextile with Uranus brings an experimental spirit.
At the same time, it will be easy to get carried away with the momentum. For example, we might forget to check in with our bodies (Chiron in Taurus). With Jupiter opposed Pluto and square to Chiron, we will also have to confront the deep fears that come up when we take creative risks or take action toward our big dreams. The advice this month to stay open to opportunity, follow synchronicities, and believe in magic. At the same time, don’t spiritually bypass the discomfort that arises when you attempt to step out of your comfort zone. Focus on confronting the fears and habits that have been holding you back from what you want with honesty and compassion.
Mercury Retrograde in Cancer through July 23rd amplifies the message to slow down and take care of ourselves. Prioritize connection with your closest loved ones as a ballast against the whirlwinds afoot.
I’ll be offering some strategies for working with the heightened fire energy and Jupiter in Leo in my upcoming YouTube live event on Jeffrey Peck’s “Something Super Spiritual” channel (see below).
Learn more about Jupiter in Leo HERE
Ways to Connect this Month
Join Me Live with Jeffrey Peck: Navigating the Astrology of July - October 2026
From Jupiter’s dramatic new steps in Leo to another eclipse season just around the corner, the next few months are inviting us to show up fully in the world and share more of ourselves and our gifts. Meanwhile, we have a significant Venus retrograde in early October that will be putting the focus on our relationships and collaborations.
To help you map out your strategy for the next 3 months, I am teaming up with my wonderful colleague Jeffrey Peck for a YouTube Live Event on his Something Super Spiritual channel on Wednesday, July 22nd at 11:00 AM Pacific.
We will be diving deep into the astrology of July - October, the upcoming Leo Solar Eclipse, the shifting Lunar Nodes, and how to work with the intense Jupiter alignments peaking in August. We are also opening up the floor for a live Q&A, so you can bring your burning questions straight to the chat!
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July 2026 Key Dates
7/7: Neptune stations retrograde in Aries
The themes of Neptune in Aries are more prominent in the 2 weeks before and after the station. (more below)
7/14: New Moon in Cancer
A moment for setting intentions related to family dynamics, nurturing, and self-care
7/15: Uranus in Gemini sextile Neptune in Aries is exact
Innovative ideas spark inspiration, heightening the power of our imaginations.
7/17: Uranus in Gemini trine Pluto in Aquarius is exact
Fresh insight on unconscious material allows breakthroughs in healing.
7/20: Jupiter in Leo opposite Pluto in Aquarius is exact
Awareness of our own mortality brings us to the present in order to celebrate life more fully.
7/20: Jupiter in Leo trine Neptune in Aries is exact
Trust in the benevolence of the Universe allows us to take a leap into the unknown with joy and excitement.
7/21: Jupiter in Leo sextile Uranus in Gemini is exact
Self-confidence amplifies our ability to experiment with new ideas.
7/22: Sun enters Leo
Leo Season invites us to connect with the childlike part of ourselves through play, celebration, and creative self-expression.
7/23: Mercury stations direct in Cancer
Slow down and take stock of what we have learned about our closest connections, our childhood memories, or are connection to home (literally and figuratively)
7/24: Neptune in Aries sextile Pluto in Aquarius is exact
The search for meaning propels us to work at our own healing through psychological self-awareness.
7/26: Saturn stations retrograde in Aries
The themes of Saturn in Aries are more prominent in the 2 weeks before and after the station. (more below)
7/29: Full Moon in Aquarius
A moment of illumination and culmination regardingthe power of community, authentic connection, and revolution
Mercury Retrograde in Cancer
Mercury Stations Retrograde in Cancer (June 29th):This period encourages a look back at ancestral patterns, family dynamics, and the ways you seek internal security. It is a time for "heart-housekeeping" rather than external logic, urging you to slow down and listen to the subtle language of your feelings. By revisiting these roots, you can clear old emotional clutter and ensure your future actions are grounded in a place of true belonging and soulful integrity.
Mercury Stations Direct in Cancer (July 23rd):Forward momentum slowly resumes. Pay attention to the insights gained during the retrograde period, as these will guide your steps forward.
Mercury Retrograde Post-Shadow Ends (Aug. 6th): We leave the themes of review behind as Mercury fully moves on.
Planetary Stations (Retrograde & Direct) of July 2026
Neptune stations retrograde in Aries (July 7th):Neptune is about how we find a sense of meaning by looking beyond the material and mundane world toward what is intangible: the imaginal realm, our night time dreams, our connection with what is beyond the veil. Neptune stationing retrograde in Aries will encourage us to review how our spiritual beliefs align with our actions. What needs to change?
Saturn stations retrograde in Aries (July 26th): Saturn is about the structures we build, the commitments we make, and the discipline needed to make it all happen. Saturn stationing retrograde in Aries will encourage us to review the work we have been doing in 2026 regarding asserting ourselves and setting boundaries. What needs to change?
Lunations of July 2026
New Moon in Cancer (July 14th)
The New Moon in Cancer is a potent invitation to set intentions and plant seeds for growth related to home, family, and long-term emotional bonds. We are called to begin a new cycle focused on nurturing, self-care, and tenderness.
Full Moon in Aquarius (July 29th)
The Full Moon in Aquarius brings a moment of culmination and illumination regarding community and humanitarian causes. Emotional issues come to a peak, allowing us to see what needs to be released or integrated concerning our connection to our place within our community, our commitment to causes close to our heart, and revolutionary acts.
Aspects of July 2026
Uranus sextile Neptune (July 15th): This alignment heightens the interchange between curiosity and imagination. This encourages us to experiment with edgy ideas we might have previously discounted or censored.
Uranus Trine Pluto (July 17th): This alignment, ongoing for the next 2 years, harmoniously blends innovation and groundbreaking insights. This encourages us to free ourselves from the fears that have held us back.
(learn more about the Uranus-Pluto trine HERE)
Jupiter trine Neptune (July 20th): This alignment expands our spiritual imagination and capacity for deep empathy. It encourages us to trust the invisible currents of life and lean into creative or meditative practices.
Jupiter opposed Pluto (July 20th): This alignment intensifies the friction between our grandest aspirations and deep-seated fears. It encourages us to confront the core truths of our ambitions rather than forcing outcomes through sheer willpower.
Jupiter sextile Uranus (July 21st): This alignment accelerates the flow between visionary optimism and sudden, innovative breakthroughs. It encourages us to step out of stagnant routines and embrace unexpected opportunities for freedom.
Neptune sextile Pluto (July 24th): This alignment bridges the realms of collective spiritual evolution and profound psychological rebirth. It encourages us to gently dismantle outgrown societal myths to clear a path for authentic regeneration.
Final Thoughts
As an astrologer, I’ve been looking ahead to the lineup of July 2026 for a very long time. This rare alignment of Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto will be in play throughout July and the first part of August, featuring three sextile pairs, two overlapping trines, and one potent opposition between Jupiter and Pluto. While trines and sextiles are traditionally called “soft” aspects and oppositions are labeled “hard,” you know from my newsletters and readings that I don't view these as "good" or "bad." Rather, these terms simply describe the flow of energy, helping us understand how best to navigate it.
The most important thing to remember when dealing with an abundance of soft aspects (which is exactly what we have right now) is that we must consciously choose to take advantage of the opportunities they present. There is magic afoot and synchronicities waiting to guide us along our path. The real danger here is falling into the modern siren song of our era: the feeling that everything is just too much to deal with, so we might as well check out. With the soft aspect between Jupiter and Neptune especially, it will be easy to tune out due to oversensitivity and overwhelm. It could easily become a month where we simply float along, only to reach the end and realize "nothing happened." What actually happens this summer will be entirely due to our conscious effort to make it so.
That’s precisely where the Jupiter-Pluto opposition comes in to save the day. This hard aspect will nudge us to confront the fears that have kept us from trusting that our dreams really can come true. It is, in fact, time to dream bigger and double down on our hearts’ desires. But first, we need to address the dragon in the living room (if you'll permit a Plutonian mixed metaphor.) When we are able to clearly see the fears in our own psyche that keep us trapped in comfortable habits, we gain the power to break free.
This breakthrough might look like writing the first words of a poem, even if you feel ridiculous and don’t consider yourself a poet. It might look like finally taking a dance class because you’ve always longed to, but were afraid of looking foolish. What long-held dream or desire have you carried, but never felt you truly deserved? July shows us that our dreams arrive when we believe they are possible, but only after we look head-on at exactly what has been standing in our way.
