Author: Alison Price – Updated: January 2026

💛 Forecasting Astrology

This article is part of my Forecasting category and brings all the transits, graphic ephemeris, solar returns, secondary progressions, solar arc directions and other predictive techniques and articles. Alison

July 2026 Overarch

7th Neptune stations Retrograde at 4° Aries

As Neptune stations retrograde at 4° Aries it is a time for a pause.

You may do well to rest and reflect but don’t spend too much time swinging in a hammock sipping a piña colada without getting anything done.

Your muse may arrive at any time and the best ideas need to be captured either as sketches or words in your dream book.

Podcast Episode

Listen to our latest podcast episode on the astrology of July 2026. Coming soon.

9th Venus enters Virgo

Virgo is not the best placement for Venus, the love planet, as there can be a tendency to pick on your love interest.

Although you can clearly see their imperfections, you must ask yourself if nitpicking and complaining is worth straining your relationship for.

Forecasting

Venus in Solar Return Charts

Insights

Aspects

14th New Moon Cancer

The 22° Cancer New Moon is a perfect time to start new things related to your inner family dynamics.

Be aware of how you react to triggers from those close to you and try to see how your responses may escalate situations or not.

Share more compassion and love now.

More on the Moon

The Moon is feminine, passive, reflective, and moody. The Moon represents your mother, cooks, and caregivers. The Moon rules Cancer.

18th Uranus trine Pluto

Uranus trines Pluto for the first pass of five in total.

20th Jupiter trine Neptune

20th Jupiter opposition Pluto

21st Jupiter sextile Uranus

22nd The Sun enters Leo

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.

More on The Sun in Leo

More on the Sun

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.

23rd Mercury stations Direct Cancer

Mercury will station direct at 16° Cancer, which is a positive development.

This change in Mercury’s motion will bring relief to stalled decisions and unresolved contracts which could have been causing delays.

Clarity of thought will improve, to make it easier for you to find solutions to creative challenges compared to the recent past.

Now is a favorable time to make decisions, but it’s important to be honest about your motives.

In general, this period is marked by positivity and creative ideas will flow freely.

While you might not be able immediately think things through, any concepts can be explored and strengthened.

More on Mercury

Mercury communicates, trades and is factual. Mercury represents agents, salespeople, youths and teachers. Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo.

Insights

Aspects

Mercury’s Aspects

Houses

25th Neptune sextile Pluto

Neptune in Aries is once more making a sextile to Pluto in Aquarius.

This transiting aspect has been on and off for almost seventy-five years and as such is considered a generational aspect.

It is also in my chart where Neptune is in Scorpio and Pluto is in Virgo and they are sextile each other.

26th Saturn stations Retrograde Aries

As Saturn stations retrograde at 14° Aries it indicates there is a new way of looking at what you are trying to achieve in life.

Take time to pause and think about your next strategic move.

The plan you had before may need tweaking as you move forwards.

Use this moment to seriously review things which you are trying to realize.

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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.

Signs

Aspects

Houses

Saturn Houses

Forecasting

Guest Posts

Saturn the Real Karma Chameleon

27th North Node enters Aquarius and South Node enters Leo

On 27th July 2026 the North Node moves into Aquarius and the South Node moves into Leo.

The nodes do linger and wobble slightly on the cusp between the two signs and that is quite normal.

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Read more about the nodes changing signs.

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North Node Aquarius

The North Node in Aquarius points you toward collective growth, community participation and suggests we need a future-focused mindset.

Destiny calls us to think beyond personal glory and consider the greater good.

South Node Leo

The South Node in Leo is likely to encourage you the release of old ego patterns, attention-seeking, and the need to be center stage.

This nodal retrograde shift of energy is a gentle invitation for you to let go of pride and step into shared purpose.

This active polarity nodal shift supports collaboration, innovation and humanitarian ideals.

Any personal meaningful progress is likely to come through your cooperation, shared visions and by caring for the wider world.

29th Full Moon at 6°30′ Aquarius

The Full Moon at 6° Aquarius highlights individuality, innovation and connection.

It brings clarity about how you fit into our communities while staying true to yourself.

This is a time for breakthroughs, fresh ideas and some cool emotional detachment.

Celebrate your uniqueness, release old patterns and open yourself to inspired visions for the future.

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Author Bio

Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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