July 2026 Newsletter
Dearest Friends
Kindly note that the days and times given below are in Pacific Time (including AZ). For Rocky Mountain Time add 1 hr. For Central Time, add 2 hours. For Eastern Standard Time, add 3 hours. For Alaskan Time, subtract 1 hour. For Hawaii-Aleutian Time, subtract 2 hours. For Greenwich, add 8 hours. For Central European time (CET) add 9 hours, for Eastern European Time (EET), add 10 hours.
JULY 2026
ORACLE CARD OF THE MONTH: Powers of Attraction (Uranus in Air). In July, our thinking needs to be fast, our ideas are brilliant, and our responses sharp and spicy. We could develop a special gift for debates and are likely to manifest excellent intellectual talents, as well as come up with exciting ideas, and original concepts. Attracted to different ways of considering life, we are inventive and experimental. Pioneering concepts in science, literature, the law, the arts, and education emerge. Helping a friend in need or contributing to a charity is encouraged.
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July is a particularly and unusually transformative month with an exceptional close succession from July 17 to 21, of 4 transpersonal planets aspecting each other: Uranus Trine Pluto on the 17th, on the 20th Jupiter Trine Neptune and opposition Pluto, and on the 21st Jupiter Sextiling Uranus indicating disillusion with what we used to believe in and a complete shift of consciousness. Major changes in our perceptions of society, education, philosophy, travel, and religion are upon us. Kindly go in the last section to July 17, 20, and 21 for a full interpretation.
Pluto remains retrograde all month till October 15. Its shadow period remains till February 7, 2027. The degree covered in July (4º53’-4º12’ Aquarius) is represented in the Sabian Symbols by: “A council of ancestors is seen implementing the efforts of a young leader.” We are asked to reassess the way we deal with power and also whom we respect the authority of. Destructive patterns of behavior can be transformed at this time as integrity, efforts, hard work, and persistence are being supported.
Neptune turns retrograde on July 7 till December 12. Its shadow period remains until April 3rd, 2027. The degree covered in July (4º25’-4º16’ Aries) is associated with the following image: “A triangle with wings.” We are required to resolutely face any form of self-deceit, clear illusions, and transcend our own limitations. Our quest to free ourselves from the known and reach spiritual maturity leads to a major awakening.
Venus enters Virgo on July 9 till August 6. During the next month, we are more understanding of human frailty. We do not court fairytale fantasies. Our approach to love is practical and realistic. We want a meaningful connection with a partner who values common sense, monogamy, and reliability. We just need to be careful to not be too concerned with imperfections that no one would live up to our relationship ideals, which could make us reluctant to even experience love. During this period, celibacy feels more attractive than being with the wrong person. A great time to resolve relationships difficulties. We are willing to work with our significant other to find positive solutions to existing challenges. Our need for enjoyment comes second to our commitment to duties and obligations. Taking care of our health, engaging in a gentle exercise program, improving our hygiene, as well as our general appearance is encouraged.
Sun enters Leo on July 22 till August 22. A wonderful month for romance and creativity. We are likely to have a more cheerful, gregarious, fun loving, sunny disposition. Our self-confidence is high. Our leadership abilities are enhanced. We are more honorable, courageous, warmhearted, generous, and reliable. We want to shine, demonstrate organization abilities, and take energetic risks that move our projects forward forcefully. If we can avoid appearing too conceited, stubborn, bossy, and opinionated, this is a fantastic time to adopt a more flamboyant style, socialize, entertain, gamble, inspire children, attend parties, go to the theater, play competitive sports, and invest in precious metals. We are likely to be more popular, romantic, ardent in love, and express our feelings in dramatic displays of affection.
Mercury turns direct on July 23rd at 16º30’ Cancer. Its shadow period remains until August 14. The degree it becomes direct on is associated in the Sabian Symbols with the following image: “The unfoldment of multilevel potentialities issuing from an original germ.” There could still be some delays and miscommunications today, but tomorrow all will return to normal. This Mercury retrograde period has led us to contemplate on what gives us a sense of home, family, and security. With a deeper understanding of what creates a more solid foundation to your lives, we are ready to branch out in more exciting directions.
Saturn turns retrograde on July 26 till December 10. Its shadow period lasts until March 15, 2027. The degree covered in July (14º45’-14º44’ Aries) is represented by: “An Indian weaving a ceremonial blanket.” A month to reevaluate our spiritual authority, reflect on what we want, and take responsibility for our life circumstances. The more disciplined and aligned to our highest aspirations we are, the smoother our path to manifestation will be.
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The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect with any planet before entering the following sign-):
On Wednesday 7/1 between 4:51 AM and 12:33 PM: when the Moon enters Aquarius.
On Friday 7/3 between 10:27 AM and 11:30 PM: when the Moon enters Pisces.
From Sunday 7/5 at 10:21 PM till Monday 7/6 at 8:07 AM: when the Moon enters Aries.
On Wednesday 7/8 between 11:42 AM and 1:31 PM: when the Moon enters Taurus.
On Friday 7/10 between 3:13 AM and 3:42 PM: when the Moon enters Gemini.
From Saturday 7/11 at 3:11 PM till Sunday 7/12 at 3:46 PM: when the Moon enters Cancer.
On Tuesday 7/14 between 2:44 AM and 3:35 PM: when the Moon enters Leo.
From Wednesday 7/15 at 3:27 PM till Thursday 7/16 at 5:07 PM: when the Moon enters Virgo.
On Saturday 7/18 between 3:13 PM and 9:57 PM: when the Moon enters Libra.
On Tuesday 7/21 between 4:06 AM and 6:35 AM: when the Moon enters Scorpio.
From Wednesday 7/22 at 2:48 PM till Thursday 7/23 at 6:07 PM: when the Moon enters Sagittarius.
From Saturday 7/25 at 7:58 AM till Sunday 7/26 at 6:44 AM: when the Moon enters Capricorn.
From Monday 7/27 at 11:11 PM till Tuesday 7/28 at 6:46 PM: when the Moon enters Aquarius.
From Thursday 7/30 at 2:27 PM till Friday 7/31 at 5:14 AM: when the Moon enters Pisces.
Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling anything of importance during these times as they would amount to… NO thing!
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Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the Moon
Moon in Aquarius between Wednesday 7/1 at 12:33 PM and Friday 7/3 at 11:29 PM + between Tuesday 7/28 at 6:46 PM and Friday 7/31 at 5:13 AM: Perfect for philanthropic activities, charitable organizations, meeting with friends, making new acquaintances. Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas, inter-dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs, computers, and technology in general….
Moon in Pisces between Friday 7/3 at 11:30 PM and Monday 7/6 at 8:06 AM + between Friday 7/31 at 5:14 AM and Sunday 8/2 at 1:36 PM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean, anything related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming, dreaming, music, photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting with the mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…
Moon in Aries between Monday 7/6 at 8:07 AM and Wednesday 7/8 at 1:30 PM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….
Moon in Taurus between Wednesday 7/8 at 1:31 PM and Friday 7/10 at 3:41 PM: Perfect for any financial matter: paying our bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, opening a bank account, investing in real estate, buying, and selling. Perfect also for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting, as well as bodywork…
Moon in Gemini between Friday 7/10 at 3:42 PM and Sunday 7/12 at 3:45 PM: Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form of communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities, attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary, gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….
Moon in Cancer between Sunday 7/12 at 3:46 PM and Tuesday 7/14 at 3:34 PM: Perfect for family activities, especially those involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking, nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative writing, humor, and anything requiring imagination and a touch of craziness….
Moon in Leo between Tuesday 7/14 at 3:35 PM and Thursday 7/16 at 5:06 PM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an elegant party, playing with children, romance, and creativity in general…
Moon in Virgo between Thursday 7/16 at 5:07 PM and Saturday 7/18 at 9:56 PM: Excellent for starting a new fitness program, learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small pets….
Moon in Libra between Saturday 7/18 at 9:57 PM and Tuesday 7/21 at 6:34 AM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut, buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).
Moon in Scorpio between Tuesday 7/21 at 6:35 AM and Thursday 7/23 at 6:06 PM: Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies, self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life, death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving personal power.
Moon in Sagittarius between Thursday 7/23 at 6:07 PM and Sunday 7/26 at 6:43 AM: Perfect for traveling, religious and/or philosophical activities or matters related to higher education and the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting a foreign language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for athletic training and tending to large animals (horses….).
Moon in Capricorn between Sunday 7/26 at 6:44 AM and Tuesday 7/28 at 6:45 PM: Good for furthering our ambitions, asking for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions of authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our business, and redefining our long-term goals…
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This month’s intentional meditation started on Monday 6/29. We took out as many blank sheets of paper as we had intentions and placed them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they basked in the light of the Full Moon in Capricorn at exactly 4:57 PM. Once that moment passed, we gathered our Full Moon charged blank sheets and placed them in a folder until the next New Moon.
On July 14, take out your blank full moon charged papers and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by exactly 2:44 AM for the New Moon in Cancer. Once that moment has passed, staple them together and put them away in a folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….
Next month’s intentional meditation starts on Wednesday 7/29. Let us take out as many blank sheets of paper as we have intentions and place them near a window, on a balcony, or in our yard, to let them bask in the light of the Full Moon in Aquarius at exactly 7:36 AM. Once that moment will have passed, let us gather our Full Moon charged blank sheets and place them in a folder until the next New Moon in Leo on Wednesday 8/12 at 10:37 AM.
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Friday 7/3: Mars Conjunct Uranus (11:08 PM)
Unexpected events make it difficult to make plans. Self-willed, intensely rebelling against any kind of restraint, unafraid to face danger, and craving freedom and excitement, we take a direct, blunt approach, make drastic decisions, and engage in reckless actions. Resources are called upon at a moment’s notice, requiring quick decisions. Our healing and intuitive abilities are enhanced. We aim at goals that seemed previously impossible and do not hesitate to put up a fight to achieve our dreams.
Saturday 7/4: Mars Sextile Neptune (5:44 PM)
Many changes may occur that we have little control over. We could also feel a certain restlessness or dissatisfaction that makes us want to try something we have never done before. Our fertile imagination and awareness of possible subtle development are heightened. We combine talent and imagination but should be careful to not be unrealistic. To bypass obstacles or opposition, we may have to carry out some of our projects in secrecy, work behind the scenes, and guard the privacy of our own interests. Our gay or psychic friends are stimulating. A day best spend in retreat, relaxation, and meditation.
Sunday 7/5: Mars Trine Pluto (6:07 AM)
Our energy and power are intensified. Understanding our own motivations, we recognize the areas within ourselves that are dark and need to change. Through dynamic, brave, purposeful action, we eliminate what is outmoded and non-essential from our lives. Because our leadership abilities are so strong that we influence others just through our mere example, it is essential that we come from a place of wanting the highest good. Fighting injustice, standing for our principles, demonstrating courage, being honest and decisive, are powerful tools that enable to us to release the old and be reborn to our truth with maturity, a sense of responsibility, and greater consciousness. This transit helps us grow in massive ways through courage and integrity.
Monday 7/6: Sun Square Saturn (3:47 AM)
Nothing comes freely today. The weight of the world might feel heavier than usual. This day could seem cold, rigid, lonely, and oppressive. It is difficult to reach out to others and express ourselves fully. Our responsibilities feel demanding and our circumstances, a little trying. Discouragement, pessimism, depression, anxiety, and worry are likely. Our vitality is rather low. But we are given a chance to release all that is outmoded in our lives and rebuild with confidence the areas where we feel inferior or inadequate. Not a day to fight back blindly, but not either a time to withdraw from confrontation. Handling our obligations with efficiency and dignity, working with concentration, being organized and patient, and planning our activities methodically, leads to success. Sticking to a quiet routine and approaching challenges in a more traditional way, is the best course of action.
Tuesday 7/7: Neptune turns retrograde (3:55 AM)
Kindly refer to opening paragraph.
Thursday 7/9: Venus enters Virgo (10:22 AM)
Kindly refer the opening paragraph.
Sunday 7/12: Sun Conjunct Mercury (6:26 PM)
A good day for errands, small trips, developing something new, teaching, writing, making plans, writing e-mails, returning calls, enrolling in a class, and meeting new people. Curious, talkative, somewhat restless, we are eager to improve our skills.
Monday 7/13: Venus Square Uranus (7:27 AM)
Outmoded or unsatisfactory relationship patterns are brought to the surface. A certain restlessness, nervousness, even rebellion marks this day. A strong urge for change and stimulation could bring out our flirtatiousness and make us jump into an exciting affair which could prove volatile. Sudden changes in our social life could lead to suddenly fall outs in friendships but also to meeting new, exciting people. We could find that our finances are rather unstable or that we are faced with unexpected expenses. Our artistic tastes become more erratic.
Wednesday 7/15: Uranus Sextile Neptune (1:32 PM)
Unusual situations, as well as spontaneous events open our mind, giving us glimpses into the true nature of the universe. Our imagination, ideals, and original aspirations are stimulated by unusual, maybe even eccentric people who open us to new interests and refine our perceptions. Joining a fraternity or a humanitarian organization which echo our need for a better world, enhance our insights and strengthen our ideas, brings our community involvement to a whole new level and helps us understand our oneness with others and the universe.
Friday 7/17: Uranus Trine Pluto (9:45 PM)
A transit that exposes what is not working well and encourages us both to improve ourselves and make the corrections that are necessary. Sudden changes, new friendships, or unusual circumstances shift our consciousness leading to a deeper awareness of ourselves and others. A profound mystical experience could change our perception of life. A real willingness to learn more about religion, philosophy or metaphysical topics helps us develop powerful opinions. Any activity set into motion today, especially one that benefits all, has every chance of developing strongly in the future. Collective goals are favored. Those who choose to not cooperate with the common highest good, organically remove themselves on their own.
Sunday 7/19: Mars Sextile Saturn (11:11 AM)
A day that enhances our self-reliance, determination, endurance, persistence, resistance, and ambitions. A good day to reconsider our career choices with care and seriousness. Not easily deterred by delays or hardship, our discipline, hard work, constructive actions, patience, and ability to blend common sense with an enterprising spirit help us achieve steady progress. We are presented with worthwhile opportunities to advance our career. People in positions of authority support and help our ambitions. Our work could entail more duties and responsibilities, require a certain precision of workmanship, or even mechanical abilities.
Monday 7/20: Jupiter Trine Neptune (12:23 AM), Jupiter Opposition Pluto (7:45 AM)
Our intuition, idealism, and generosity are being highlighted. Empathic, compassionate, and sensitive to the suffering of others, we are drawn to charities and humanitarian efforts. Study and travel help us broaden our awareness and retrieve valuable knowledge from our subconscious. Faith could be seen as a path to redemption, but if misplaced could distort our judgement and prove misleading. Some people could ruthlessly become obsessed with their own personal goals disregarding how they affect others. Regarding the law with utter contempt, they could want to convert, control and manipulate the masses with their dark propaganda. Disillusion with what we previously believed in, could leave us feeling betrayed, shattered, and empty, but from the rubbles will emerge a greater conviction, a deeper purpose, and a renewed vision for our lives. Despite the dangers of this transit, if we proceed with caution, remain cheerful and optimistic, anything we have worked long at with integrity, hard work, and diligence now leads to success.
Tuesday 7/21: Jupiter Sextile Uranus (4:11 AM)
Our awareness, broadmindedness, and intuition expand, leading to sudden revelations and clear perceptions. Impatient with a limiting routine, we seek greater knowledge, exciting experiences, and take and active interest in anything that expands our world. Because we seek new circumstances to replace outgrown conditions, and are attracted to positive, challenging ideas, we could be led in our personal life to move, start a new job, enroll in stimulating, slightly unusual studies, or unexpectedly travel. New concepts improving education, the law, higher learning, group involvements, travel, philosophy, science, and religion are favored. Humanitarian and philanthropic endeavors are encouraged, resulting in political and social reforms. Although stimulating, new people could be prone to exaggeration and prove somewhat excentric and unstable. We are more likely to develop a deeper bond with old friends whose insights and independence echo our own.
Wednesday 7/22: the Sun enters Leo (12:13 PM)
Kindly refer to the opening paragraph.
Thursday 7/23: Mercury turns retrograde (3:58 PM)
Kindly refer to the opening paragraph.
Friday 7/24: Mercury Sextile Venus (9:13 AM), Neptune Sextile Pluto (10:49 PM)
Our appreciation of beauty is enhanced. We are sociable, gracious, cheerful, and easy-going. Expressing ourselves with charm, tact, and elegance, our disposition is calm, balanced, and refined. Eager to keep the lines of communication, we are open to smooth matters over with the goal of maintaining or restoring peace. A great day for receiving approval and telling others the good things we think about them. Our interactions are light-hearted, pleasant, and fruitful, and our conversations, casual, kind, and loving. Good for commercial transactions, attending a concert, visiting an art gallery, or taking an interest in literature. But more importantly, this day could also turn our lives 180º. We are required to explore the more hidden aspects of ourselves. Deception and manipulations are being exposed. Emotional complexes resurface. We need to accept that something is dying in our lives and that previous beliefs were invalid. Aspects of our life are coming to pass, due to personal or collective circumstances, enabling us to better understand our past motivations and access the contents of our subconscious mind. From the rubbles comes a new beginning, making us be reborn on an entirely different level.
Sunday 7/26: Saturn turns retrograde (12:56 PM), Sun Opposition Pluto (11:55 PM)
Regarding Saturn retrograde, kindly refer to the opening paragraph. Today more specifically there could be a lot of upheaval, a certain ruthlessness, a risk of fanatism, a strong drive for power, domination, and control. Impulsive, headstrong decisions lead to serious mistakes. Not a good idea to get involved in any radical social or political conflict as it would only lead to a fall from grace, suffering, and great personal danger. Forcing circumstances, trying to remake others or transform the world according to our own concepts or needs could create a lot of conflicts. An overbearing will or attempts at manipulation, provoke passive-aggressive responses. Today, the right path to successful, harmonious relationships and great accomplishments is to yield -yet without compromising our integrity, take into account the wise advice of others, be willing to cooperate for the highest good of all in a spirit of adventure, dignity, and sympathy, and most of all, instead of wanting to change the world, patiently improve ourselves. Openly discussing the problems that are important helps maintain a healthy balance.
Monday 7/27: Sun Trine Neptune (12:24 PM), Sun Sextile Uranus (2:36 PM)
A day to expect the unexpected! Our enthusiasm, empathy, idealism, and psychic abilities are greatly enhanced. Even if we are not particularly artistically inclined, we feel dreamy, and are likely to be touched deeply by an exhibit, a concert, a movie, or a novel. Exciting, creative changes occur. Unusual situations arise. Ingenuity leads to success as long as we remain present to the moment, flexible, and free. A favorable day for creativity and inventions. A friendship may turn into a spiritually uplifting romance that welcomes and embraces our uniqueness. Good for financial speculations based on our intuition and original concepts.
Wednesday 7/29: Venus Square Mars (12:10 AM), Sun Conjunct Jupiter (5:18 AM)
Our social life may not go so smoothly. Tempers flare up quickly. Relationships tend to be volatile. Imbalance and moodiness could destroy harmony. Conflicts, frustrations, impatience, even aggressive behaviors could emerge, leading to the possibility of a brutal rejection. The best is to remain easy-going, tolerant, adaptable, and enjoy life through some physical activity that doesn’t require much talking. But if our moral standards are high, and we seize the opportunities that present themselves with optimism and confidence, we can progress beyond our own expectations. Good feelings, generosity, tolerance, and a positive disposition lead to lucky breaks. We are drawn to visionary, successful people, who are supportive, educated, and well-traveled. We are encouraged to tap in our resources, seek freedom, joy, adventure, and broaden our intellectual horizons.
Wishing you a transformative month of July!
In Loving Light.
Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.
Astrologer, Shaman, International Conference Speaker
Author of Astrology for Enlightenment (Atria Books, Simon & Schuster)
Founder of the Online Llankay, Munay, Yachay School of Shamanic Studies
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