Mercury retrograde continues the usual communication glitches that center on the Cancerian realm of emotions, family, food, and child care. Meanwhile, the 3 “Gods of Change” outer planets line up in harmony with one another, with Neptune appearing at the Uranus-Pluto midpoint. You might find that plans and changes are playing out with relative ease. Matters fall into place as if by magic, as if the cosmic slot machine is lining up a triple match for us all in our own way– especially the fire and air signs. Specifically the early degrees of fire and air signs.
I’m going to use the waxing Moon that starts on Tuesday to execute some home updates, to apply treatments and catch up on painting, and prepare for some structural fixes to my crawlspace next month, so that everything goes smoothly.
New Moon in Cancer
The New Moon appears in Cancer, sign of nurturing, caretaking, mothering. And likes up with Mercury, so information and details will be important during this Lunar cycle. Mercury rules the now separating Mars-Uranus conjunction in Gemini, so you might find yourself serving or being served some good tea about what happened, or spending a lot of time sorting out the details of a change or decision you settled on last week.
Want to know how this energy impacts you personally? Check your chart for the houses with Aquarius, Aries, Gemini, Scorpio, and Pisces. Want my help reviewing your chart? See below–
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This week’s aspects
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❤️🩹 Venus Square Uranus
A restless feeling influences social activity and connections now. You might want your space and freedom, or someone close to you may ask for theirs.
Venus square Uranus at 04° Virgo and Gemini
Monday, July 13, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Moon VOC
Moon’s final aspect: conjunct Sun
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 5:43 AM – 6:35 PM
🌑 NEW MOON at 21° Cancer
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 5:43 AM
Moon enters Leo
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:35 PM
🐸🐸🐸 Uranus sextile Neptune
Back in 1993, Uranus and Neptune came together in Aquarius, marking the start of a new era. It was a time when technology (Uranus) became more intuitive (Neptune), exemplified by the rise of the personal computer, and when new age spirituality, metaphysics, art and film all saw major revivals. Now, with Uranus forming a harmonious 60° sextile to Neptune, we’re about 1/6 of the way through that cycle, the point where we see lots of open doors show up.
This aspect brings fresh opportunities to explore and innovate around those same principles. Between now and mid-2027, expect to see breakthroughs that could reshape the way we think, communicate, and connect—just as the personal computer once revolutionized our world. The books you pick up, the media you engage with, and the new technologies that emerge now all carry the potential to spark significant shifts in consciousness.
Uranus sextile Neptune at 04° Gemini and Aries
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Moon VOC
Moon’s final aspect: trine Saturn
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 6:26 PM – Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Moon enters Virgo
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 8:07 PM
❇️❇️❇️ Uranus trine Pluto
A season of profound change. An easy flow of healing energy, transformation, and transmutation. A technological leap forward that especially impacts communication and finance. Powerful work with groups. Powerful grassroots political movements.
Uranus trine Pluto at 04° Gemini and Aquarius
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Moon VOC
Moon’s final aspect: sextile Sun
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 6:13 PM – Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Moon enters Libra
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 12:56 AM
❇️❇️ Mars sextile Saturn
Solid. The motivation and intelligence of Mars in Gemini combines with the executive ability of Saturn to get a lot of good work done. A great day to cooperate, help others, and execute complex plans. Take advantage of clear communication and stable physical energy!
Mars sextile Saturn at 14° Gemini and Aries
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 2:10 PM
🐸🐸🐸 Jupiter trine Neptune
An abundance of imagination, idealism, dreams, artistry. Exploration of the unseen, the metaphysical. Developing and growing your intuition. Making easy gains.
Jupiter trine Neptune at 04° Leo and Aries
Monday, July 20, 2026 at 3:23 AM
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jupiter opposite Pluto
A need for balance. Look at the risks you are considering now, and the personal growth and insight possible now.
Jupiter opposite Pluto at 04° Leo and Aquarius
Monday, July 20, 2026 at 10:44 AM
