Your Aries Monthly Horoscope for July

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Add These Dates to Your G-Cal:

• July 3: Full Moon in Capricorn

• July 10: Mars enters Virgo and Mercury enters Leo

• July 17: New Moon in Cancer and The North Node enters Aries

• July 22: The Sun enters Leo and Venus Retrograde begins in Leo

• July 28: Mercury enters Virgo

Aries, you’re in a nostalgic and private mood as we finish up Cancer season. Now’s the time to focus on creating a nourishing environment for yourself and spending time with loved ones. Once Leo season hits mid-month, you’re in full-on celebration mode! But first, a passionate and sensual mood takes over on July 2 when Venus in Leo clashes with Uranus in Taurus. You may feel called to experiment with pleasure and sexuality, receive a wave of creative inspiration, or make an exciting purchase. Have fun!

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A Full Moon in Capricorn follows the next day, bringing your attention to your career, public reputation, and life milestones. This Full Moon can coincide with a career change, promotion, or gaining some attention from your fans. Recognize your growth and talent and celebrate yourself!

Mars, the planet of action, frustration, and motivation, enters Virgo on July 10, asking you to streamline your daily routine. This is an aligned time to let go of old habits, beliefs, and behaviors that hold you back in some way. It’s also possible for petty conflicts to arise at work or with co-workers, plus your schedule is packed. Honor your boundaries and try to avoid burnout! On the same day, Mercury, the planet of communication, enters Leo, creating a flirty and creative atmosphere. Now is a wonderful time to reconnect with hobbies and activities that bring you joy. Singles may notice that their dating lives pick up during this time, too.

Fate and destiny takes over on July 17 when the North Node enters your sign for the first time since 2006! The Nodes of Destiny reveal where fated beginnings and endings will take place in our lives for the next 18 months. Your focus shifts toward your relationship axis, specifically asking you to tend to your needs within your closest partnership. On the same day, a New Moon in Cancer breathes fresh air into your living environment and relationships with family members. You may be moving, redecorating a room in your house, or starting a new chapter within your family. Some surprising yet exciting information also arrives today as Mercury in Leo collides with Uranus in Taurus.

A gentle energy flows on July 20 when the Sun in Cancer mingles with Neptune in Pisces. This is a beautiful day for self-reflection and making peace with the past. But there will also be frustration in the air thanks to Mars in Virgo sitting across the sky from Saturn in Pisces. It’s very easy to get caught up in your day-to-day routine or feel overwhelmed by your responsibilities. Today, the simple act of surrender can go a long way. Tension that’s been building in your personal and public lives can reach an apex on July 21 when the Sun in Cancer faces off with Pluto in Capricorn. It's time to reflect on your relationship with jealousy, obsession, control, power, and manipulation.

Venus, the planet of love, harmony, and finances, stations retrograde on July 22. Exes and old flings can resurface over the next few weeks. This is an important time to reflect on which romantic connections feel nourishing and which you’re ready to part ways with. This is also a wonderful time to pick up old creative projects or hobbies you had in the past. Couples can also feel like they need to reignite a romantic spark in their union.

The Sun enters Leo on the same day, bringing cause to celebrate, live in the moment, and have some fun. Leo season is here!!! You’re feeling flirty, creative, and passionate. Your charm and magnetism are working overtime to attract what you desire and luck is on your side. Shoot your shot and put yourself out there! And get ready: Some surprising news may arrive on July 23 thanks to Mercury in Leo brushing up against Uranus in Taurus.

An intriguing opportunity or encouraging news may arrive on July 27 when Mercury in Leo meets with Venus in Leo. This can be a day for professing your love to a romantic partner–or perhaps receiving support for one of your creative endeavors. This is also majorly adorable energy for a first date or connecting with a lover. The following day, Mercury enters Virgo and your schedule becomes a little more jam-packed. However, you'll extra get an extra push to streamline your habits and set yourself up for success. It’s easy to pick up workaholic tendencies right now, so maintain your boundaries as needed over the next few weeks!

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