July starts on an interesting note, as we start the month right after the combo of Mercury turning retrograde and a Full Moon, both on the 29th last month. Full Moons tend to expand things, events around them become bigger or more notable. So with Mercury retrograde on the same day, we have this spotlight on Mercury retro.
Taking a small detour, the usual precautions (and gif I enjoy) for Mercury retrograde:
Mercury is the planet of communications, so everything related to communications could be slowed down. Computer problems, miscommunications, delays in deliveries and other kinds of issues become possible. Avoid mistakes by double checking and confirming things, and try to be patient when problems arise.
Back to my point, this more energized Mercury retrograde can signal some stronger contentions and delays in the world. Specially in regards to trade, commerce and agreements. Similarly, we can also see bigger glitches or issues with technology happening this time. I’d specially highlight this early portion of July for this.
Still on Mercury retro, and still on looking back, some points from my June Predictions:
Mercury will go retrograde in Cancer, but spend most of the transit in Gemini. Still, the retrograde cycle signals a longer transit in both Gemini and Cancer. The Gemini portion can deal a lot with uncertainty, back and forth and instability. The Cancer portion can show emotional issues and petty issues being brought into focus.
From June 23rd, up until July 4th, we will have Mercury, Venus and Jupiter all in Cancer. This 10 day period can deal a lot with these emotional or petty issues coming into play in the world. July 4th and 5th can be specially complicated dates, in this regard.
Adding to this point of Mercury, we have a feisty Mars also moving around these dates. On the 4th, it will form an exact conjunction to Uranus. On the 5th, an exact trine to Pluto. Both of these points are a strong trigger for a notable event, some kind of big shock, maybe even some violent issue coming into play.
July 7th will have Neptune turning retrograde, which puts Neptune as a strong influence in the air around this first weeks of July. Neptune deals with deception. And I particularly never like the combo of Neptune being prominent around the same time as some feistier aspects, like these Mars ones, are happening. We could be dealing with strong deception, lies and cover-ups; under these influences.
Events in July 2026
- 29/06/2026 13:35 Mercury retro 02°01’40” Cancer
- 29/06/2026 19:57 Full Moon in Purva Ashada 14°01’04” Sagittarius
- 02/07/2026 04:20 Mars square Rahu exact 08°17’09” Taurus 08°17’09” Aquarius R
- 04/07/2026 02:08 Mars conjunct Uranus exact 09°38’18” Taurus
- 04/07/2026 09:44 Venus in Leo
- 04/07/2026 20:44 Mars sextile Neptune exact 10°11’12” Taurus 10°11’12” Pisces
- 05/07/2026 09:06 Mars trine Pluto exact 10°33’02” Taurus 10°33’02” Capricorn R
- 06/07/2026 06:47 Sun square Saturn exact 20°10’04” Gemini 20°10’04” Pisces
- 07/07/2026 01:16 Mercury in Gemini
- 07/07/2026 05:59 Neptune retro 10°11’17” Pisces
- 12/12/2026 19:46 Neptune direct 07°22’36” Pisces
- 11/07/2026 09:09 Venus opposition Rahu exact 07°47’54” Leo 07°47’54” Aquarius R
- 12/07/2026 21:26 Sun conjunct MercuryR exact 26°28’19” Gemini
- 13/07/2026 10:27 Venus square Uranus exact 10°04’16” Leo 10°04’16” Taurus
- 14/07/2026 05:44 New Moon in Punarvasu 27°45’22” Gemini
- 15/07/2026 16:36 Uranus sextile Neptune exact 10°10’08” Taurus 10°10’08” Pisces R
- 16/07/2026 14:09 Sun in Cancer
- 18/07/2026 00:43 Uranus trine Pluto exact 10°16’01” Taurus 10°16’01” Capricorn R
- 19/07/2026 14:11 Mars sextile Saturn exact 20°28’37” Taurus 20°28’37” Pisces
- 20/07/2026 03:23 Jupiter trine Neptune exact 10°08’36” Cancer 10°08’36” Pisces R
- 20/07/2026 10:45 Jupiter opposition Pluto exact 10°12’39” Cancer 10°12’39” Capricorn R
- 21/07/2026 07:10 Jupiter sextile Uranus exact 10°23’56” Cancer 10°23’56” Taurus
- 23/07/2026 18:59 Mercury direct 22°05’09” Gemini
- 29/06/2026 13:35 Mercury retro 02°01’40” Cancer
- 23/07/2026 20:11 Mercury square Saturn 01°34’24” 22°05’09” Gemini 20°30’45” Pisces
- 24/07/2026 12:13 Mercury sextile Venus exact 22°06’37” Gemini 22°06’37” Leo
- 25/07/2026 01:27 Neptune sextile Pluto exact 10°06’11” Pisces R 10°06’11” Capricorn R
- 26/07/2026 14:58 Saturn retro 20°31’08” Pisces
- 10/12/2026 19:30 Saturn direct 13°41’41” Pisces
- 27/07/2026 02:55 Sun opposition Pluto exact 10°03’17” Cancer 10°03’17” Capricorn R
- 27/07/2026 03:37 Sun trine Neptune exact 10°04’56” Cancer 10°04’56” Pisces R
- 27/07/2026 17:36 Sun sextile Uranus exact 10°38’22” Cancer 10°38’22” Taurus
- 29/07/2026 03:10 Venus square Mars exact 27°00’28” Leo 27°00’28” Taurus
- 29/07/2026 08:18 Sun conjunct Jupiter exact 12°10’47” Cancer
- 29/07/2026 10:36 Full Moon in Shravana 12°16’16” Capricorn
- 31/07/2026 23:58 Venus in Virgo
Around the 14th, we have a New Moon in Punarvasu, which will happen almost in exact conjunction to Mercury retrograde. New Moons are all about renewal, but this one has a strong theme of the past. We can see a lot of themes from the past coming back or being reviewed under a different light now.
But the most interesting point this month is the alignment between Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. From the 12th until the 30th they will all be transiting at 10° of their respective signs. These three planets are long term, mundane influences. Their alignment now shows an important moment in human history. It signals a time for important events or important changes happening.
Around the 20th, Jupiter will trigger these planets at 10° Cancer as well. So again, we could see some notable events around the 20th.
The 23rd will have Mercury turning direct, which can provide some relief and easiness into communications.
Saturn will turn retrograde on the 26th this month, only turning direct on December 10th. This puts Saturn very strong and active in the end of July, so we could see a strong karmic event around this date.
The Full Moon this month, on the 29th, will happen in the nakshatra Shravana. This star relates to hearing, listening and receiving messages. This Full Moon will be conjunct Pluto and opposing Jupiter. Also forming aspects to Neptune and Uranus. Overall, this can be a trigger similarly to the Jupiter aspects on the 20th. It can be a time of powerful declarations and conflict between major players in the world.
Finally, the last point about July will be Venus entering Virgo on the very tail end of the 31st. Virgo is the weakest sign for Venus, being the point of debilitation for the planet. This can promote disagreements, conflict and a hard time finding compromise or common ground.
Venus will be in Virgo from July 31st up until September 2nd, so the entire month of August will be englobed by issues of disagreement. Something to look forward? Notably, this will not be the best moment for negotiations or agreements.
Summary
Mundane
July to me seems like a very consequential month this year. We approach an exact alignment of the outer planets (Uranus, Neptune and Pluto); which is signaling a key moment of change in the world.
We similarly have very strong trigger this month. In the start, with the tail of a Full Moon and Mercury turning retrograde; combined with some feisty Mars aspects. In the middle, with Jupiter triggering the above outer planets. And in the very end of the month, with Saturn turning retrograde.
It’s too many aspects, too many notable aspects, I believe July will have some importance to it.
It should also be noted that we are approaching the 2nd round of Eclipses of 2026, which will happen in August. So we can see a lot of things moving and happening in these two months ahead.
Notable dates in July:
- 4th and 5th
- 7th
- 12th-30th (interesting period overall)
- 20th
- 23rd
- 26th
- 29th
Personal
On a personal level, July can start odd and emotional, as we will have a Cancer emphasis in the air. We can feel rather spoiled, indulgent or overtly emotional. On the positive, this can be a great time to nurture and heal ourselves. On the negative, we can be snippy or excessive in disagreement.
The outer planet combo this month is all about creative, or unusual, solutions. So we can discover new perspectives or surprising alternate paths this month. Specially around the 20th.
The usual travel and tech precautions for Mercury retro are advised.
I want to talk about another retrograde, Saturn. Saturn retro focuses the Saturn impulse internally. In a way, life gets easier. Some of the external struggles and blocks of life are reduced by this retrograde. This makes it easier to deal with internal struggles and barriers.
Saturn retro, from this late July up until December, can be an important moment for self-development and improvement.
Overall, July can be a month of surprises, regardless of a slower and more emotional start.