You’re making a romantic or creative commitment on July 5 when Mars in Taurus links up with Saturn in Pisces. You and a lover could discuss next steps in your relationship, or maybe you’re ready to get more serious about one of your hobbies. This energy isn’t just motivating, it gives you that extra push to have sustained effort over time. You’re ready to make things happen! On the same day, there’s a New Moon in Cancer, initiating an important topic or conversation in your life. You might land on a new idea you want to pursue and start immersing yourself in the planning phase. You could also feel an urge to sign up for a class, pick up a divination practice, or book some travel.

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Someone important is ready to invest in you and your career path when Mercury in Leo connects with Jupiter in Gemini on July 8. Maybe you’re in the running for a promotion or an investor is ready to green light your next idea or project. You could receive a sweet and sentimental gift from a loved one, or maybe a relationship deepens as you feel safer to share more vulnerably and honestly.

Conversations on July 11 make you feel like you’re living in a fantasy as Venus in Cancer teams up with Neptune in Pisces. This is a beautiful day for sharing feelings, expressing your gratitude, and expressing yourself. You might decide to tell someone you love them or share your creative side with the world. Later in the day, Venus, the planet of harmony and relationships, enters Leo. Over the next few weeks, you may gain some support for any goals you’re working toward. You may experience some exciting milestones in a relationship, like moving in together or planning a road trip. But first, on July 12, Venus in Leo sits across the sky from Pluto in Aquarius, stirring up resentment, jealousy, and power struggles. Issues with family, bosses, and even lovers might be front and center. Call out any unhealthy power dynamics so you can fix them together.

There’s a make-it-or-break-it tension brewing in your close relationships on July 15 when Mars and Uranus team up in Taurus. This volatile energy that encourages you to take risks and break free from any connections that leave you feeling trapped. You’ll want to choose your fights wisely because confrontation will have lasting consequences. A few days later, on July 20, Mars enters Gemini, putting some added stress on your financial world. Try to avoid overspending over the next few weeks. Instead, spend work on paying down debt and setting healthier boundaries with your budget. Emotionally, you’re revisiting the past and reflecting on any feelings of fear, guilt, or shame that you’ve been ignoring. When you choose to embrace your shadow side, you can begin to heal.

A Full Moon in Capricorn reveals hidden information on July 21. You’re finally seeing something with a new, clear understanding. You may make an important decision or experience a milestone related to your own self-expression, perhaps through publishing or a speaking opportunity. On the same day, you’ve got something to celebrate at work when Venus in Leo mingles with Jupiter in Gemini. You might feel more supported when it comes to pursuing your long-term goals and ambitions. This also brings a deeper sense of emotional and financial security.

The Sun enters Leo on July 22, putting the spotlight on you! The next few weeks bring more honor, fame, and recognition your way. It’s time to take up space and welcome the compliments. Important people who can help further your goals may also enter your life, or maybe you achieve something you’ve spent a while working toward and trying to manifest! You’ll experience some tension on the same day when the Sun in Leo stares down Pluto in Aquarius. This can kick up jealousy and power struggles at work, but it may also be a moment of profound empowerment. You’ve worked so hard and transformed in such big ways, and it’s time to acknowledge all the work you’ve done.

The month closes out with Mercury, the planet of the mind, entering Virgo on July 25. You may feel more excited about going after a goal or spending time with friends over the next few weeks. Keep in mind that Mercury will go retrograde in this part of the sky early next month, which can kick up issues with friends or require you to formulate a new plan of action regarding any personal goals. Pay attention to clues and themes that start to emerge, and don’t beat yourself up if you encounter any temporary setbacks!

Stephanie is an astrologer, psychic medium, and witch. She’s studied the mystical arts for over a decade including the stars, mediumship, palm reading, tarot, curanderismo, and more. She is the author of Seasons of the Zodiac: Love, Magick, and Manifestation Throughout the Astrological Year and host of the podcast Daily Horoscope for Your Zodiac Sign. Her work has also appeared in Refinery29, Well + Good, Bustle, among other publications, and she has appeared on the Today Show as an astrology expert and modern mystic.