Your Horoscope For July 2019
Illustration, Kiki Ljung.
It’s eclipse season this month and that means that emotions will be running high. Look at the major themes in 2009–11 to get a sense of what’s likely to come up around now. To make matters more complicated, Mercury goes retrograde on the 7th through the 31st. basically what it all means is this: communication, especially when it’s disingenuous, is likely to be sticky. Mean what you say, and say what you mean, and you’ll be able to make the most of this powerful energy, lovers.
Cancer
June 22-July 22
There are two eclipses this month; the first one is on the 2nd and in your sign, while the lunar eclipse on the 16th is in Capricorn, in your relationship house. This means that you run the risk of feeling overwhelmed and deeply emotional, or having interpersonal drama come up. Strive to honour your truth by standing in it, unconditionally. You can’t control how others feel or respond to you, but you can control how you behave in response to your own needs, my love.
Learn more about what it means to be Cancer.
Leo
July 23-Aug. 22
To make the most of this month’s energy, some measure of self-control is needed. Allow space for others to catch up with you, figure out where they stand, or to honour their word. If you try to speed up the timeline of your relationships, you’ll interrupt the flow of them, and get a compromised outcome. Allow for growth and change, even when it looks different than you would prefer, lovely Leo.
Learn more about what it means to be a Leo.
Virgo
Aug. 23-Sept. 22
With this much emotional energy kicked up by July’s eclipses, you’re likely to have to cope with some anxiety this month. Situational anxiety emerges when you don’t know what to focus on, so you attach to your strongest feelings to ground yourself. Prioritize your wisest instincts, not your strongest ones, Virgo. No matter how hectic things are, prioritize self-care before you embark upon the world.
Learn more about what it means to be a Virgo.
Libra
Sept. 23-Oct. 22
It’s not selfish to take what’s yours. The astrology of July will be very challenging for you, but not for nothing. It’s time to embrace your agency, Libra. Stop saying yes when you very clearly mean no. When you don’t know what you want, it’s OK to say just that, too. The point is to validate and honour where you’re at, so that your life makes more sense for you.
Learn more about what it means to be a Libra.
Scorpio
Oct. 23-Nov. 21
You're likely to find yourself concerned with matters of great meaning this month, and it would be easy to fall into a stress hole about it. The key is to honour your instincts, Scorpio. If you feel like you need time alone, take it! If your trust feels compromised, investigate more fully. Just make sure that as you honour your feelings you don’t unwittingly isolate yourself and push others away. Find ways of telling your loved ones where you’re at, my love.
Learn more about what it means to be a Scorpio.
Sagittarius
Nov. 22-Dec. 21
Change is inevitable. You’ve been going through some major shifts, and instead of it slowing down, July is likely to speed things up. Don’t be so attached to how you want things to look that you aren’t grateful for how they actually are. Strive to be as openhearted as you are open-minded, Sagittarius. Pair your curiosity about the world with a willingness to explore the messy bits within your heart.
Learn more about what it means to be Sagittarius.
Capricorn
Dec. 22-Jan. 19
What you consent to participating in, and how, is all on you, Capricorn. You may not like what others are (or aren’t) doing, but it’s really not your business. Your priorities should be keeping your side of the road clean, living in accordance with your beliefs and values, and generally not playing in the mud if you don’t want to get dirty. Healthy boundaries start with you—don’t expect others to toe your own line this month.
Learn more about what it means to be a Capricorn.
Aquarius
Jan. 20-Feb. 18
When your boundaries come from an ego-driven place they come off as defensive, which doesn’t tend to yield good results. As the saying goes, you’ll catch more flies with honey than vinegar this month, Aquarius. As clear as you may be about your perspective or needs, it’s important that you hold some very real space for the ways that the people around you are different. Collaborate without a fixed agenda this month.
Learn more about what it means to be an Aquarius.
Pisces
Feb. 19-March 20
You don’t have to know. You don’t have to say or do anything. Take your time so that you can honour what’s true for you—instead of disappearing into a hidey-hole, or bending yourself into a pretzel for others. The only way to truly fail in life is to not try, to not learn, and to stay stuck for too long. Embrace your uncertainties, your imperfections, and your missteps. Love yourself through all of it, Pisces.
Learn more about what it means to be Pisces.
Aries
March 21-April 19
You may need to wrestle with some sad feels this month, but it’s unwise to take things at face value, Aries. Your life is growing in directions yet uncharted, and that means you will have to leave much behind. Don’t get so distracted by whatever is in your rear-view mirror that you miss out on what’s in front of you. There will be time for making peace with the past when things are less hectic.
Learn more about what it means to be Aries.
Taurus
April 20-May 20
When you’re pointed in the right direction, the key is to not overthink it. July is the month to focus on follow through. This may require a steadying of your hand, or even a bit of experimentation, but in any case, the key is to honour your commitments, show up for your obligations, and refine your plans. Instead of indulging distractions from the heaping pile that you already have on your plate, strive to seek sustainable balance in what you do and how you do it, Taurus.
Learn more about what it means to be Taurus.
Gemini
May 21-June 21
Retreat is not defeat. It’s time to let go, Twin Star. You can’t know what’s going to happen next. Not everyone’s advice—even the smartest, and most accomplished people’s advice—is the right feedback for you. Sit with the discomfort of what you don’t know this month. Weigh it against what you do know, what you want, and even what you fear. The answers you seek are inside of you. The history you need to make sure you’re not repeating is your own.
Learn more about what it means to be Gemini.
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