Aquarius, July 2016

July opens with the Sun in nurturing Water sign Cancer, inspiring you to take better care of yourself, Aquarius! As the sign of friendship, you tend to party a lot. Even if you're a shier Aquarian, your brain is constantly working, so eventually you burn out!

Use the new moon in caring Cancer on July 4 to pause from partying or overstimulation. Doing boring stuff around the house (Cancer rules the home, by the way) is a lovely way to clear your mind and hit the reset button—weed your garden or clean your closet. Use this new moon to set intentions to take better care of your health and develop better habits. Find better ways to organize your work—use your mind to think about important stuff, not keep track of what time you're supposed to show up for a meeting. That's what the calendar function on your phone is for; use it!

If you're looking for work, or hoping to adjust your schedule, the new moon in Cancer could be a major help. New moons mean new beginnings! And this one will activate the sector of your chart that rules your daily routine.

Want to make a certain lover a part of your daily routine? This new moon could reveal to you whether they are reliable or just a flaky 1 AM hookup. Don't cling to anyone, hoping they'll become part of your everyday life, if they're not living up to your expectations.

Uranus, the planet of innovation and invention, is very active this month, and since it's your modern planetary ruler (Saturn's your planet from the old days), that means you'll be busy too! Uranus is a genius energy, electric and inspired; however, it also rules chaos.

Because Uranus will be busy clashing with other planets, not cooperating with them, expect things to feel erratic—but don't be pessimistic, Aquarius. Uranus is the planet of the unexpected, so just because there is a clash, that doesn't mean some good stuff can't happen too.

The first clash for wild Uranus in Aries this month is with sexy Venus in sensitive Cancer on July 7, which will create an impulsive energy. This is not a good time to make decisions, and definitely not the day to ask someone to marry you—no one wants to settle down under Uranus's energy!

Miscommunications abound when Mercury in Cancer challenges Uranus on July 11: People are feeling unfocused and flustered. Expect super random text messages and calls on this day!

The Sun also clashes with Uranus on July 16, asking you to again expect the unexpected. People will feel bored easily today—but big breakthroughs could also be made! Plans are likely to fall through today, but in their place, something exciting and magical could pop up.

Your focus shifts to relationships, both romantic and non-romantic, in a major way when Venus, Mercury, and the Sun enter Leo! Leo is a warm Fire sign that loves the center of attention—a perfect balance to your cool, intellectual Air sign vibe.

Venus, the planet of harmony, enters Leo July 12, encouraging cooperation between you and those you partner with. Communication also improves in your relationships when Mercury enters Leo on July 13. The Sun makes it officially partnership season in your world, Aquarius, when it enters Leo on July 22. Expect to learn a lot about working with others, and your needs and desires in relationships, during the second half of the month, and into August!

The full moon in Earth sign Capricorn arrives on July 19, illuminating feelings you've avoided dealing with for some time, and pushing you to explore your world from a more intuitive space. Much of the early part of the month was focused on managing your daily chores, but this full moon wants you to disconnect from the mundane and explore the dream world.

Mercury in Leo will trine (one of the easiest astrological aspects) structure-loving Saturn in Sagittarius, also during the full moon on July 19, which is lovely for you. You'll find support from your partners as you unravel some deep feelings that will be brought up by the full moon in Capricorn.

Venus in Leo also trines Saturn on July 20, which could be a great time to consider commitments with your partners, or to discuss other serious, important issues. Saturn is the planet of maturity, so don't expect over-the-top displays of affection; however, a solid feeling of appreciation and respect will flow today.

If that sounds too boring for you, don't worry: Chatty Mercury trines wild Uranus on July 27, bringing exciting news and conversations in your partnerships! This is a great day for networking as well as problem solving.

Uranus starts its retrograde on July 29 in Aries, during which time it will reverse the steps it's taken through the sector of your chart that rules communication, as well as your local neighborhood and siblings. So expect these themes to intensify, and for you to feel restless for change, as Uranus begins its backward journey.

The month wraps up with communicator Mercury entering practical Earth sign Virgo on July 30, stirring conversation around intimate areas of your life. If you're thinking about going to a therapist, now's a great time to start. Virgo is the sign of analysis, and you'll be so ready to plunge deep, as Mercury goes through the sector of your chart that rules sex, debt, and death. Working out issues concerning shared resources, inheritances, or taxes is a great thing for you to do while Mercury goes through Virgo, as is talking to your partners about what you need in bed. What an intense way to end the month! See you next time, Aquarius!