Stardust & Turning Points: July’s Celestial Dance
- Shannyn Rhodes
- Jun 30
- 9 min read
July’s sky is humming with cosmic activity, and this month, Venus is centre stage. She’s shifting gears, making connections, and guiding us through beauty, emotion, and evolution. There’s magic in the air, change on the breeze, and soulful invitations wrapped in stardust. Whether you're seeking clarity, comfort, or courage, this month is full of chances to rise, release, and realign.
So let’s curl up together and ease into the cosmic rhythm one heartfelt, planetary moment at a time.
July 2 – Venus Trine Neptune
The month begins with a truly dreamy aspect. Venus, our planet of love, beauty, and values, forms a soft trine to Neptune, ruler of dreams, spiritual connection, and mysticism. This energy feels like being wrapped in a soft blanket of cosmic poetry. You might feel extra sensitive, creative, or intuitive today like you’re seeing the world through the lens of your soul. There’s romance in the air, not just with people, but with life itself. Expect heightened emotional awareness, inspiration, and a desire to connect with something bigger than yourself.
As a collective, we’re more open to empathy, beauty, and spiritual connection but we might also have looser boundaries or fall into rose-coloured illusions if we’re not careful. For Pisces, Taurus, Libra, Cancer, and Scorpio placements, this energy hits especially close to home.
How to work with it: Create something heartfelt. Meditate. Let your imagination guide you. But stay grounded, discernment keeps dreams from becoming delusions.
July 4 – Venus Enters Gemini
Today Venus changes signs, gliding into playful, curious Gemini where she’ll stay until July 30. This brings a fresh, airy shift in how we approach love, creativity, and connection. Relationships become more mentally engaging there’s more flirtation, conversation, and a craving for novelty. It’s less about depth and more about exchange, stimulation, and new ideas.
Collectively, we might notice a surge in socialising, witty banter, and creative brainstorming. For Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces, this transit activates your love language and your desire for freedom in relationships.
How to work with it: Connect through thoughtful conversation. Try something new. Keep it light, but meaningful. Express yourself fully especially in writing or sharing your voice.
July 4 – Neptune Retrograde Begins in Aries
Also today, Neptune begins its long retrograde journey in Aries, lasting until March 31, 2026. This retrograde asks us to turn inward and examine how we pursue our spiritual identity and intuitive truth. In Aries, Neptune challenges us to look at where we may be acting out of ego or fantasy instead of divine inspiration. It’s time to peel back illusions and explore a more honest relationship with our sense of purpose and soul-directed action.
On a collective level, we might see a reassessment of how courage and leadership intersect with spirituality. Aries, Pisces, Scorpio, and Sagittarius placements will feel this most strongly.
How to work with it: Slow down and reflect. Where have you been chasing something that isn’t truly aligned? Ask yourself where you might be avoiding your own power and what a more soul-guided version of action might look like.
July 4 – Venus Sextile Jupiter
As if the day wasn’t already rich with cosmic insight, Venus also forms a sweet sextile with Jupiter. This aspect brings light, ease, and blessings. There’s a feeling of upliftment and generosity a subtle nudge from the universe that things can go well and feel good. Love, money, and creativity get a little boost today.
This is a wonderful time for socialising, connecting, or enjoying life’s pleasures. For Taurus, Cancer, Libra, Sagittarius, and Pisces, the good vibes may be especially noticeable.
How to work with it: Say yes to joy. Embrace expansion, even in small ways. Let beauty and laughter lead you forward and don’t be afraid to let abundance in.
July 6 – Venus Sextile Saturn + Venus Sextile Neptune
This is a magical day of cosmic balance. Venus forms flowing aspects to both Saturn and Neptune two planets that often feel at odds but can create beautiful results when working together. Saturn brings structure and responsibility, while Neptune brings dreams and idealism. Together with Venus, they offer a chance to make something tangible out of what once only lived in the imagination.
We’re more capable of committing to what truly matters today. Relationships can deepen with maturity and grace. Creative ideas can find structure. It’s especially potent for Pisces, Capricorn, Taurus, Cancer, and Virgo.
How to work with it: Use this energy to map out a dream, deepen a partnership, or start building something from the heart. Don’t be afraid to be both soft and serious.
July 7 – Uranus Enters Gemini + Venus Trine Pluto
Big cosmic shifts are underway. Uranus, planet of radical change and awakening, enters Gemini where it will stay until November. This marks the beginning of major changes in communication, learning, and social networks. Expect innovations in tech, education, and consciousness itself. Think of it as a jolt of electricity to your thoughts it’s time to think differently.
At the same time, Venus forms a powerful trine to Pluto, inviting deeper emotional truth and transformative connections. It’s a day where your heart and mind both get a serious upgrade. Gemini, Aquarius, Taurus, Scorpio, and Capricorn placements will be especially tuned into this shift.
How to work with it: Stay flexible. Let go of old ideas that no longer serve you. And when it comes to love and desire don’t be afraid to explore what’s beneath the surface. This is potent energy for breakthroughs, both mental and emotional.
July 10 – Full Moon in Capricorn
Midway through the month, we’re met with a serious and powerful Full Moon in Capricorn. This is a time to reflect on your goals, your legacy, and the structures you’re building. Capricorn wants to know if you’re living with purpose and if your ambitions are aligned with your truth.
There may be emotional revelations around work, responsibility, and how you balance achievement with personal life. This moon brings accountability and the opportunity to release anything that’s holding you back from climbing higher. Capricorn, Cancer, Aries, and Libra placements will feel this one strongly.
How to work with it: Release outdated commitments. Set new boundaries. Honour your progress and recommit to what truly matters. Sometimes the climb is easier when you let go of what weighs you down.
July 13 – Saturn Retrograde in Aries (until November 27)
Time to check in with your inner authority. When Saturn, the planet of discipline and long-term growth, begins its retrograde journey through Aries, we’re invited to slow down and examine our relationship with responsibility, independence, and self-leadership. It’s not the time for charging ahead it’s the time for reworking what’s underneath your drive. Collectively, this may feel like the brakes are being gently applied, encouraging us to reconsider how we assert ourselves or take up space. For Aries, Capricorn, Scorpio, and Leo, this retrograde could feel particularly personal.
How to work with it: Reflect on where you’ve been rushing without a plan. This is your chance to build stronger foundations that support your goals long-term. Think of it as a renovation for your inner fire.
July 18 – Mercury Retrograde in Leo + Mercury Sextile Venus
And here we go Mercury stations retrograde in expressive, bold Leo. Communication slows, but drama doesn’t. Expect echoes from the past old conversations, unfinished creative projects, or opportunities for heartfelt reconnection. The energy is reflective, theatrical, and full of potential if we don’t let ego get in the way. On the same day, Mercury forms a harmonious sextile to Venus, softening the retrograde energy with kindness and heart-centered communication. It’s a good time to revisit loving words and tell people how you really feel. Leo, Gemini, Virgo, and Taurus placements will feel this most.
How to work with it: Don’t rush your message speak with intention. Rework something meaningful from the past and let love lead the conversation. Sometimes the most powerful words are the ones we take the time to rewrite.
July 21 – Venus Square True Node
Today brings a crossroads moment. Venus our values, relationships, and desires forms a tense square with the True Node of destiny. This isn’t a bad thing, but it is a cosmic nudge. Are you choosing what’s easy, or what’s aligned? It might feel like a choice between comfort and growth, especially in relationships or creative paths. As a collective, we’re being asked to confront whether we’re evolving or just repeating patterns. This one’s potent for Libra, Cancer, Aries, and Capricorn.
How to work with it: Notice where you’re resisting the unfamiliar. Choosing growth often requires stepping away from what feels “safe.” Trust that what’s calling you forward is worth it.
July 22 – Sun Enters Leo
The Sun comes home to Leo, and with it, the energy turns bold, radiant, and heart-led. This is your permission slip to take up space, speak your truth, and let your creative fire shine. Confidence grows. Playfulness returns. Leo season reminds us that joy isn’t optional it’s sacred. Everyone will feel this shift, but especially Leo, Aries, Sagittarius, and Aquarius placements.
How to work with it: Honour your inner light. Let yourself be seen. Whether you're expressing through art, leadership, or laughter this is your time to glow.
July 23 – Venus Square Mars + Sun Sextile Uranus
This day may bring sparks. Venus and Mars clash in a passionate square relationships might feel fiery, flirty, or just plain frustrating. There’s tension between desire and action, or between what we want and how others respond. But the Sun’s sextile to Uranus brings a touch of surprise and innovation. New solutions can arise especially when we’re willing to shift our approach. Taurus, Scorpio, Leo, and Aquarius will feel this energy intensely.
How to work with it: Channel tension into creativity. Move your body. Let disruption be a teacher. Sometimes friction is the first spark of transformation.
July 24 – New Moon in Leo + Sun Trine Saturn + Sun Trine Neptune
This day is bursting with possibility. The Leo New Moon arrives alongside two powerful trines: the Sun flowing in harmony with Saturn and Neptune. That means this isn’t just any new moon it’s an opportunity to dream big and back it up with discipline. Think bold beginnings rooted in clarity and compassion.
This is one of the most supportive days of the month for intention-setting, especially around creativity, courage, self-expression, and spiritual purpose. Leo, Pisces, Capricorn, and Aries will especially feel the call to reset.
How to work with it: Write your intentions as declarations. Make art, craft rituals, or create a plan around a heart-led goal. Let your inner child guide your imagination but let your future self guide your action.
July 25 – Sun Opposite Pluto
Things get deep, fast. The Sun facing off with Pluto brings hidden truths to light especially around power dynamics, ego, and control. This can feel intense, but it’s also incredibly liberating if we’re willing to be honest with ourselves. What are you clinging to? What needs to transform? For Leo, Scorpio, Capricorn, and Cancer, this may bring a major emotional release or revelation.
How to work with it: Be brave. Face the shadows. Own your power without needing to overpower. The truth is a catalyst, not a punishment.
July 28 – Venus Sextile Chiron
Tenderness becomes a strength today. Venus makes a healing sextile to Chiron, the wounded healer, inviting heart-led connection, vulnerability, and gentle repair. If something’s been aching emotionally, relationally, or creatively this is the day to tend to it softly. It’s a healing balm for Aries, Libra, Cancer, and Capricorn.
How to work with it: Speak from the heart. Share your truth, even if it trembles. This is the kind of healing that whispers, not shouts.
July 30 – Venus Enters Cancer + Chiron Retrograde Begins
The energy softens. Venus moves into emotional, nurturing Cancer, shifting our focus to home, heart, and belonging. We crave closeness, intimacy, and deeper emotional safety in relationships. On the same day, Chiron turns retrograde in Aries, beginning a months-long journey of inner healing.
Together, this duo invites us to slow down and care deeply for ourselves, for each other, and for the parts of us still learning how to feel safe in the world. Cancer, Aries, Libra, and Capricorn will especially notice the shift.
How to work with it: Build sacred spaces both literal and emotional. Revisit old wounds gently. Let love be the way forward, not the goal.
July 31 – Sun Conjunct Mercury
We close the month with clarity. When the Sun and Mercury meet in Leo, communication becomes bold, authentic, and potentially illuminating. This is a great day for having that conversation, writing that post, or saying the thing that’s been on your heart. Breakthroughs come when we speak from truth, not performance. Leo, Gemini, Virgo, and Aquarius will feel this flash of insight most.
How to work with it: Share your message. Speak with warmth and conviction. Let your words be a mirror of your soul.
Final Thoughts: A Month the Heart Leads
July invites us into a rhythm of transformation soft, brave, tender, and true. With Venus leading the celestial dance, we’re being asked to love differently, dream courageously, and move with more meaning. There are retrogrades to navigate and shadows to face, yes but there’s also joy to be felt, creativity to unleash, and connections that will shape our future.
So stay curious. Stay open. And trust: you don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to keep showing up one cosmic moment, one soul-sip at a time.
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