Sagittarius, July 2016

July opens with you, Sagittarius, in an emotional, moody space thanks to the Sun in Cancer activating a sensitive, intimate sector of your chart, but don't worry! By the end of the month, you'll be back to your usual happy-go-lucky self—thanks to a bunch of planets entering fellow Fire sign Leo. Let's take a look at your month.

Venus in Cancer meets Jupiter (your ruling planet!) in Virgo on July 1, bringing you helpful vibes around cash and career! Charming Venus loves connecting with lucky, abundant Jupiter—Jupiter never says no, and luxury-loving Venus is totally into that. So are you!

More good vibes arrive when the Sun in Cancer trines (one of the easiest astrological aspects) Neptune in dreamy Pisces on July 3. As we mentioned before, Cancer occupies a psychic, deep part of your chart that rules sex and intimacy, death and transformation, and debts and taxes.

None of this stuff is east to think or talk about, but exploring your emotions related to these things would be a lovely way to use July's energy. Neptune is the planet of escape, whether it comes from meditation or marijuana, and it rules anesthesia. Neptune can help numb you up if you need it.

Neptune also rules fog and confusion, but, Sagittarius, if you listen to your intuition and use your inner sight instead of trying to see through the mist, you'll be just fine. If paranoid or anxious vibes pop up, be gentle with yourself, and find someone caring and empathetic to speak to.

The new moon in Cancer on July 4 will bring a fresh start to all these tricky themes you're working with, whether it's a breakup, processing a loss, facing a fear, or dealing with debt. Reconnecting with your desires in bed is also a lovely way to use this new moon in emotional Water sign Cancer. Working out annoying financial issues is a great way to use this new moon. In a relationship? Your partner could get a boost in income around this new moon, too!

Neptune gets more action when it connects with Mercury in Cancer on July 5, inspiring you to talk more about your sensitivities and desires. Much of the early part of the month will see you getting closer with others, on romantic and non-romantic levels, and communicator Mercury connecting with psychic Neptune will definitely boost the empathy levels between you and your partners.

Chatty Mercury also connects with Jupiter on July 8, as does the Sun on July 10, bringing more connections between you and your partners. But this time they're about much less mushy, emotional stuff, and more about business: your popularity, success, and fortune!

The full moon in materialistic Earth sign Capricorn comes on July 19—so much of this month has been about complicated, emotional, intimate stuff, but dry, straightforward Capricorn wants none of that. This full moon wants you to get real and get practical—processing your emotions and dealing with intimacy was major (and important) during the first half of the month, but this lunation asks that you get grounded.

Full moons bring illumination, so expect to better understand (and learn some news about) cash—as well as receive a wake-up call concerning your self-esteem and self-worth. The first part of the month, we had the Sun in Cancer, the sign of the nurturer, and it was in the part of your chart that rules shared resources—are you giving too much of yourself away, Sagittarius? No more of that! Find a better balance between you and your partners, and stick up for your worth.

The heavy, emotional energy started shifting when Venus entered Leo on July 12, followed by Mercury on July 13, and finally, on July 22, the deal will be sealed, and your focus will be on more exciting, inspiring things when the Sun enters Leo.

Leo occupies the sector of your chart that rules all your favorite things: travel and exploration, learning, and philosophy. You'll definitely feel in your element as planets shift into fellow Fire sign Leo this month, and you can expect that exciting opportunities to broaden your horizons will come your way.

Wild Uranus begins its retrograde in Aries on July 29, during which time it will retrace its steps through the part of your chart that rules fun and parties as well as romance and creativity. Expect things on that front to shake up around then—if you've been bored this month, rebel Uranus's change in motion will bring you the excitement you need.

The month wraps up with logical Mercury entering analytical Earth sign Virgo on July 30, bringing more communication on career or public life your way. It's an intense month, but also one which will clear up a lot for you: your relationships, finances, and feelings. See you next month, Sagittarius!