International Astrology Day is marked as the Sun crosses the celestial equator heading north which is when it enters Aries.

This Month’s Horoscope Overview
July 2025 Monthly Overview
Ingresses
I center my attention on the astrological energy shifts unfolding in July 2025. My first focus lies in understanding the pivotal moments when planets change signs, as this can greatly affect their optimal functioning.
Lunations
Moving forward, I look into the influence of New and Full Moons, along with any eclipses that might manifest during this month. These celestial events can have a significant impact on our lives and emotions.
Retrogrades
Additionally, I examine the retrogrades of the planets, which signal a decrease in energy and call for a reevaluation of past situations associated with those specific planets. It’s a time to reflect and gain insights from the past.
Special Focus
Lastly, I will highlight some key astrological moments that will shape the month, offering valuable insights into the prevailing energies and their potential impact on our lives.
Here are the main planetary energy shifts and changes that will be in effect during July 2025.
The Astrology of July 2025
Below is the chart showing all the planet’s movements this month.
If planets move quite far then there is a dotted line showing their path for the month.
When planets change direction during the month, there is a curved path showing which way they move either retrograde or direct.
Additionally I have shown the New Moon (black circle) and Full Moon (white circle) indicated in the position it happens..

The Sun
Qualities
The Sun is masculine, warm, bright and life giving. The Sun represents you, your father and your heroes. The Sun rules the sign of Leo.
This Month
Sun enters Leo. The Sun starts the month still in Cancer then on the 22nd, the Sun enters Leo, which is a super important position as the Sun can now express itself fully. Get ready for some creative fun and play. Take time for leisure activities and focus on what makes you happy. Use this dynamic celestial energy of the Sun in Leo to do something that warms your heart and the souls of others. Be generous of spirit and you will experience contentment. Now you can easily find joy in ordinary tasks.

The Moon
Qualities
The Moon is feminine, passive, reflective, and moody. The Moon represents your mother, cooks, and caregivers. The Moon rules Cancer.
Full Moon
11th Full Moon is at 18° Capricorn.
This lunation can be a valuable help to see clearly aspirations, mainly in the public domain. Add at work. Capricorn is a sign which is always aware of the impact people and events can have on business and personal reputations. Avoid rash reactions. Wait to see what is brought for you now.
New Moon
25th New Moon is at 2° Leo.
The Leo New Moon indicates new starts in all creative pastimes. You may have multiple projects on the go, and this will be the moment to add even one more. Lean into your ingenious pursuits, be they music, art, dance, writing or poetry. It doesn’t matter what, but that you do begin now.

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Mercury
Qualities
Mercury communicates, trades and is factual. Mercury represents agents, salespeople, youths and teachers. Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo.
Mercury Retrograde
Mercury’s second retrograde period for the year occurs from July 18th at 15° Leo to August 11th at 4° Leo, 2025.
Who it Will Affect
This Mercury retrograde period will powerfully affect anyone born between July 27th and August 8th of any year as your Sun will be contacted. Additionally, Mercury retrograde will impact you if you have natal planets or points between 4° to 15° Leo inclusive. In both instances, you will receive a three-hit conjunction transit to the planet or point from Mercury which will arrive as first direct, second retrograde and the third pass the final direct.
Mercury Retrograde Themes
In general, a Mercury retrograde period brings themes of revisions, returns and repairs. Mercury in Leo suggests motifs where you plan, revise and finalize your creative endeavors or projects. It is also a great time to reconnect with your children.

More on Mercury
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Venus
Qualities
Venus is feminine. Venus loves, acquires, and appreciates. Venus represents young women, girlfriends, sweethearts, and accountants. Venus rules Taurus and Libra.
This Month
July 4th Venus conjoins Uranus. As Venus gets towards the tail end of Taurus it makes a final conjunction with Uranus. This suggests a day of two of unusual financial and romantic encounters.
July 4th Venus enters Gemini. Now you can see two sides of your loved ones, and you may not enjoy both. People are likely to show another face of their personality, especially to loving partners. Double check all financial accounting as you might blow through your credit limit unknowingly.
July 31st Venus enters Cancer. As Venus enters the sign of the Crab, many people’s financial situations can be helped by a more frugal approach. Romance will be closer to home now. Look to people you live with and those who visit your place for amorous encounters.

More on Venus
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Mars
Qualities
Mars is masculine. Mars competes, challenges and acts. Mars represents young, young men, boyfriends, bad boys, pioneers, firemen and soldiers. Mars rules Aries and Scorpio.
This Month
Mars continues its journey through Virgo.

More on Mars
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Jupiter
Qualities
Jupiter knows, grows and wins. Jupiter represents uncles, professors, know-it-all’s, clerics and philosophers. Jupiter rules both Sagittarius and Pisces.
This Month
Jupiter in Cancer. Cancer is the sign of Jupiter’s exaltation, which means that it is pretty well-placed within this sign. The gifts and joys of Jupiter are likely to come forward now as well.

More on Jupiter
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Saturn
Qualities
Saturn limits, times and masters. Saturn represent your father, older men and managers. Saturn rules the two signs of Capricorn and Aquarius.
This Month
All month Saturn hovers around 1° Aries.
Saturn’s Retrograde Period
On July 13th Saturn stations retrograde at 1° Aries. The ringed planet then retrogrades back into Pisces on September 2nd. It then continues its backwards motion until November 28th when it finally stations direct at 25° Pisces.
Who This will affect
The Saturn station retrograde position will affect anyone with a birthday on 21st, 22nd and 23rd of March in any year, as Saturn will actually station on your natal Sun. This suggest some self-imposed restrictions of some sort.

More on Saturn
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Uranus
Qualities
Uranus changes, breaks and fashions. Uranus represents adolescents, trendsetters, agitators, and immigrants. Uranus rules Aquarius.
This Month
Uranus enters Gemini on July 8th (for the second time) and will remain in the sign of the Twins for seven years until August 2032 when it moves into Cancer.

More on Uranus
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Neptune
Qualities
Neptune understands, dissolves and eludes. The people that Neptune represents are dreamers, ghosts, angels, and nomads. Neptune rules Pisces.
This Month
Neptune stations retrograde on July 6th at 2° Aries.
This is a time for a pause. You may do well to rest and reflect. Although it will be easy to spend too much time swinging in your hammock, sipping a pina colada without getting anything done. Your muse may arrive at any time. The best ideas need to be captured either as sketches or words in your dream book.

More on Neptune
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Pluto
Qualities
Pluto transforms, buries and rebirths. The people that Pluto represents are crisis workers, the taxman, demons, coercers and the Grim Reaper. Pluto rules the fixes water sign of Scorpio the Scorpion.
This Month
Pluto in Aquarius. Pluto moves very slowly month-on-month. It continues to be retrograde in Aquarius for the whole of July.

More on Pluto
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Chiron
Chiron in Aquarius. Chiron remains in Aries at around 25°.

More on Chiron
- Read more about Chiron
Eris
Qualities
Eris brings drive, disruption and the spark of challenge. She represents fierce, determined women and those who are strong enough to be your equals in competition.
This Month
Eris is in Aries. Eris is in Aries for just about everyone alive today. Only the degree differs. In July is it about 25° Aries.

More on Eris
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