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“Pause.
Listen for the whispers of your Soul.
Soul quietly flows through every part of you.” ― Nancy Lankston
As we begin the month of July, plenty of stress, chaos and uncertainty still swirls around us. Mars, Pluto and Uranus continue to be active and the Saturn/Neptune conjunction amplifies a sense of fear (Saturn) and disorientation (Neptune).
We are in an unprecedented time in 2025 due to all of the outer planets changing signs. Humans like to feel that they have control and that they have a good idea what will happen in the future. The more we can adapt to the new energy and give up the idea of control, the easier it will be to navigate the challenges. Here is a recap of the outer planets and the sign changes they have made in 2025:
- Pluto moved from Capricorn to Aquarius. This is a once-in-248-years occurrence.
- Saturn moved from Pisces to Aries. Saturn stays in a sign approximately 2.5 years.
- Neptune moved from Pisces to Aries. Neptune stays in a sign approximately 14 years.
- Uranus moves from Taurus to Gemini. Uranus stays in a sign approximately 7 years.
Just a quick glance at the above table confirms that we are in a time of profound change. However, even in the midst of this changeable, disruptive energy, four planets are turning retrograde (joining Pluto who turned retrograde on May 4). Retrograde planets ask us to step back, quiet down and re-assess rather than react.
Those planets are:
- July 4: Neptune turns retrograde at 2 degrees Aries until December 10 2025 at 29 degrees Pisces.
- July 13: Saturn turns retrograde at 1 degree Aries and resumes forward motion on November 28, 2025 at 25 degrees Pisces.
- July 30: Chiron moves retrograde at 27 degrees Aries. It resumes forward motion on January 2, 2026 at 22 degrees Aries.
- Pluto turned retrograde on May 4 at 3 degrees Aquarius. It turns direct at 1 degree Aquarius on October 14, 2025.
When you feel unsettled during this changeable time, just remember that we are in a very special period of change. Change is challenging, but the more each of us can stay centered and project love and calm, the more we can help bring a new and better time of prosperity and peace.
July 4: Venus Enters Gemini Conjunct Uranus at 0 Degrees Gemini. Venus in Gemini until July 31 shakes things up in the romance and finance departments. You are ready to try something new and exciting. Rather than upsetting your relationship or budget, find something unusual (Uranus) and fun to do that is budget friendly.
July 7: Uranus Enters Gemini. Venus Trine Pluto at 3 Degrees Gemini/Aquarius. Uranus will be in Gemini until May 22, 2033, except for a short retrograde back into Taurus from November 7, 2025 until April 25, 2026. Uranus loves being in Gemini, a kindred air sign, where it will bring unexpected, and sometimes startling, breakthroughs and shifts in communication, transportation and education. On a personal level, find the house in your birth chart that contains the sign of Gemini. That is where things have become stale and a change and refresh needs to be made.
July 10: Full Moon at 18 Degrees 50 Minutes Capricorn at 4:36 PM EDT. A Capricorn Full Moon spotlights your public persona, career and adherence to traditional values, versus the need to shake things up (Pluto in Aquarius and Uranus entering Gemini). Many of you will be questioning your career choices and whether or not your present career matches your values and who you are on a deeper level. Others will be feeling a need to spend more time on career matters or, conversely, spend more time in more nurturing or home-based activities (Sun in Cancer opposition). This Capricorn Full Moon will bring those issues, and more, out into the open to be adjusted or resolved.
July 17: Mars at 17 Degrees Virgo Sesiquiquadrate Pluto at 2 Degrees Aquarius. Conflict, bullying, and violence are possible when Mars is sesiquiquadrate Pluto. This aspect, however, is very good for providing the energy for big accomplishments, so long as you retain your integrity and use good intentions in all interactions.
July 19: Sun Square Chiron at 27 Degrees Cancer/Aries. Squares are challenges. When the Sun is square Chiron, you are challenged to come to a resolution about those things that have wounded you. Because both the Sun and Chiron are in Cardinal signs, you will need to consciously take action to resolve any lingering feelings of hurt or trauma.
July 20: Venus at 17 Degrees Gemini Sesiquiquadrate Pluto at 2 Degrees Aquarius. Venus sesiquiquadrate Pluto is similar to the energy on July 17, except that Venus in a challenging aspect to Pluto will tend more toward intense emotional confrontations and power plays within relationships. Instead of fighting, immerse yourself in doing something you really love. Artists may find that their artwork has an enhanced depth and meaning at this time.
July 22: Sun Enters Leo. Mars Conjunct North Node at 20 Degrees Virgo and Opposition South Node at 20 Pisces. Venus at 20 Degrees Gemini Square North Node at 20 Degrees Pisces and South Node at 20 Degrees Virgo. The intensity continues with Mars and Venus both in hand aspect to the Nodal axis. Use this time to re-assess whether you are truly living your life purpose (Nodes) and, if not, what steps can you take to move closer to your purpose.
July 23: Sun Sextile Uranus at 0 Degrees Leo/Gemini. Venus Square Mars at 21 Degrees Gemini/Virgo. The Sun in Leo until August 23rd, brings an enhanced sense of playfulness, confidence and self-expression. The Sun sextile Uranus stimulates your imagination and creativity and helps you overcome any self-imposed limitations. Go for it!
July 24: Sun at 1-2 Degrees Leo Trine Saturn/Neptune Conjunction at 1-2 Degrees Aries. These aspects can be described as:
- Sun in Leo – Let me shine and be a Star.
- Sun trine Saturn – Do I really dare to go for it?
- Sun trine Neptune – I am so thankful for all of my blessings!
July 24-25: New Moon at 2 Degrees 8 Minutes Leo at 7:23 AM EDT, Opposition Pluto at 2 Degrees Aquarius. Let your creativity and self-expression flow under this Leo New Moon. Leo is the sign of the child so enjoy unusual (trine to Uranus) fun (Leo) activities.
Beware of a battle of wills, problems with authority figures and emotional (Moon) power struggles (Pluto) of all kinds due to the Sun/Moon opposition to Pluto.
July 28: Venus at 27 Gemini Sextile Chiron at 27 Aries. You may find yourself ruminating about past hurts and emotional woundings. The good news is that Venus sextile Chiron helps you heal and to move on from those old stories.
July 30: Venus Enters Cancer. Venus in Cancer until August 25 brings a loving, sensitive, nurturing and protective energy to the challenging Mars and Pluto vibes that we are all feeling. Now is a good time to reach out to build bridges with family members. Of course, family members aren’t necessarily those in your birth family, but can be friends, neighbors and even your pets. The idea is the warmth, devotion and care that Venus in Cancer brings.
July 31: Sun Conjunct Mars at 9 Degrees Leo. The Sun conjunct Mars gives you a burst of energy and the motivation to get started on projects. However, when the Sun is conjunct Mars, your ego needs are amplified and you are more apt to react angrily to the slightest provocation. In addition, you are more impulsive under this aspect, which can lead to accidents and unintended consequences. In summary, this is a very helpful aspect if used in the right way.
I will be giving mini astrology readings at my booth (Aspen Intuitives – Space #8 under the big tree) at the Carbondale Mountain Fair, Carbondale, Colorado, the last weekend in July. I would love to say “Hi” to you if you are at the fair.
Moon Movement During July 2025: Note: Dates given are for New York City, NY. The time of the Moon’s movement into a sign will vary depending on where you live.
July 1: Moon enters Libra
July 4: Moon enters Scorpio
July 6: Moon enters Sagittarius
July 9: Moon enters Capricorn
July 10: Full Moon at 18 Degrees 50’ Capricorn at 4:36 PM EDT
July 11: Moon enters Aquarius
July 13: Moon enters Pisces
July 16: Moon enters Aries
July 18: Moon enters Taurus
July 20: Moon enters Gemini
July 22: Moon enters Cancer
July 24: Moon enters Leo at 11:28 AM
July 24: New Moon at 2 Degrees 8 Minutes Leo at 3:11 PM EDT
July 26: Moon enters Virgo
July 29: Moon enters Libra
July 31: Moon enters Scorpio
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