Another month has passed and that means the July 2024 horoscope is here! In the northern hemisphere, we’re now in lazy summer mode – my cousin messaged this morning to tell me she was on her way to the beach, and my Cancer Sun friend is – appropriately – spending her birthday at the coast and planning to have fish for lunch. That made me think about how we are often instinctively drawn towards the element that dominates our deeper nature – my air dominance means I’m happy at my desk writing this, right here, right now. And I’ll be writing again tomorrow, as I’m keen to get my next book finished by the end of the summer.
So, will the July 2024 horoscope be a help or a hindrance to that aim? There is some punchy astrology in the heavens, with Mars making a fierce conjunction with Uranus in Taurus. The full moon in Capricorn is the second full moon in Capricorn this year. It falls at 29˚ Capricorn (the previous month’s full moon was at 1˚ of that sign) and when you have two full moons in the same sign, it tells you that you should have been listening the first time around. The full moon is also conjunct Pluto, so whatever the message is, you had better sit up and take notice. Just when you were hoping for a peaceful summer…
July 2024 Horoscope: Aries
For Aries, the July 2024 horoscope begins with an emphasis on your home and family. The new moon tells you that it’s a time to start something new, so if you’re looking to apply your abundant energy to a new home-based project, the first week of July is the time to start and, whatever you do, you’ll be encouraged by the gentle and optimistic atmosphere that pervades for the first couple of weeks. And then things get serious because everything changes – and fast. For you the change is financial. Whether that change impacts you positively or negatively is in the lap of the gods – but don’t overspend in early July just in case…
Whatever happens is likely to be related to your career situation – and it may be one of those moments that you don’t see coming. Anything from a job loss to an unexpected promotion or pay rise could be on the cards – and there are other possibilities too, as that sudden change may come from within. You may feel the sudden urge to transform your career prospects – or even go in a completely different direction. Whatever you decide to do, it may be in the form of a public statement. I’m not suggesting you shout from the rooftop, but making a public commitment that changes your status may be possible. One thing is certain – everything will change.
July 2024 Horoscope: Taurus
Taurus is not know for springing a surprise, but the July 2024 horoscope suggests you are going to surprise a few people this month. You may even surprise yourself. One thing you are not short of is determination – and, as the month begins, the new moon is going to give you food for thought about the ways in which you can revitalise your life. It’s not going to be time to spring into action until later in the month, but you can certainly make yourself ready to make your move – and you may prefer to keep the details to yourself. The time for making an announcement will be at that critical point around the time of the full moon.
That gives you plenty of time to ensure you understand the implications of your actions. It’s important that you understand the bigger picture because your actions are going to transform the direction of your life – one way or another. if there is a problem with all of this, it’s that (unusually for you) you may tend to be impulsive and go for the first opportunity rather than the best opportunity. Only you will know the difference between the two, but the message this month is clear: to take control of your future, you need to be in full possession of the facts. It would be a mistake to proceed on the basis of a promise.
July 2024 Horoscope: Gemini
This month, the Sun highlights your material concerns and the new moon signals a new beginning, so the July 2024 horoscope suggests things cannot go on as they are. That feeling is going to eat away at you for the first part of the month, so what are you going to do about it? The answer may be to stop being in denial. We all have a blind spot – and yours is going to be illuminated around July 20th. What you see – even for a brief moment – may shock you. The extent to which you have been your own worst enemy may be something you’re going to have to deal with once and for all, or nothing will change.
This could impact on any part of your life – and only you will know which one. The full moon reveals radical changes are needed, including a complete reconfiguration of your world view. Everything you thought you knew may be turned upside down and you’ll need to get your head around some major shifts . If that sounds difficult? Rest assured – it will be worth it, though you may feel disoriented at first. This is your chance to reach a more comprehensive overview of your own needs – especially if something – or someone – has been working against your interests. Put your interests first and don’t be deflected from that task.
July 2024 Horoscope: Cancer
The July 2024 horoscope starts with the focus on you – why not? It is your birthday month after all. All of this makes for the kind of opening to July that you prefer – family oriented, with you in your comfort zone and connecting with people and places that remind you of your past. If this sounds like a possibility in your life, your memories are likely to be happy ones. And then we get about two thirds of the way through the month – and everything changes. Shocks and surprises tend to happen suddenly – and fast – and this month. that’s no exception.
Mars and Uranus come together in your friendship zone, so it’s possible one of your acquaintances will be the source of amazement. It’s more likely, however, that the nature of a friendship undergoes a sudden change. Mars and Uranus together can be acrimonious – so be prepared for some annoyance and disruption in your social networks. At the same time, the full moon shines on your relationships: your focus is going to be on a major transformation that takes a close relationship to another level. You may be nervous about that change because you hate to let go of what you have. On this occasion, you will have to trust to the future and let go of the past.
July 2024 Horoscope: Leo
The July 2024 horoscope begins with you in ‘escape mode’. Getting away from life’s stresses and strains is probably your best happy place – and the new moon in going to remind you how good it is to let go. That’s a great way to start the month, but make the most of it, as soon enough, everything will change – but what kind of change will it be? The best way to describe it, is that it’s going to be important to you. For many of you, the surprises and shocks are going to affect your career, reputation and public status. Hopefully those developments will be positive,and you may look back on this moment as a moment of liberation.
Sometimes you have to push for radical change and sometimes you have to go in an unexpected direction to find it. This month, those things come together. The full moon reveals how hard you are going to have to work to achieve your goals. If the trial run was a few weeks ago, now it’s the real deal – and it may involve your closest partnerships in some form. The greatest impact is likely to be on your working partnerships, as you strip away what works – and what doesn’t work – to get back to the bare essentials. If the balance of power has been unclear in your relationships (of all kinds) now is the time to redress that balance.
July 2024 Horoscope: Virgo
The July 2024 horoscope begins with you in a buoyant and sociable mood – and as this continues into the second half of the month, you can be forgiven for thinking that this is going to be one of the more pleasant moths of the year. There is no reason why that should not be so – except there is a major surprise awaiting you just before the next full moon. Surprises are not necessarily bad, but Mars and Uranus together can be challenging and catch you off guard when you least expect it. This time around, expect irritation in the departure lounge, as long distance travel is going to be especially vulnerable to disruption.
At the same time, the full moon will be shining on your most creative space. If you’re not feeling fulfilled at the moment, you could experience some pressure to transform that part of your life. For some of you, this will be a defining moment, as your confidence could be transformed by a creative project that you have ben working on, or are responsible for putting together. We often underestimate how creative it is to make something work – this month, you may have to apply that logic to your partnerships. If you’ve been letting things drift, or there are any uncertainties in the relationship, you need to be honest and initiate some repairs.
July 2024 Horoscope: Libra
The July 2024 horoscope begins with a lot of positivity in your career sector. The new moon in the first week of the month signals the start of something new – and that may involve some restructuring of your role. That’s likely to be positive and, if your career conditions have been less than ideal, it may mark the beginning of a significant improvement. With Venus in this sector, there may be a pay uplift too. So far, so good – and then everything changes. Change is not necessarily a bad thing – though this time around, those changes may be significant.
Surprises happen when you least expect them; that’s why they are surprises. This one is likely to have little to do with your work – and more to do with some of the more challenging parts of your life. Financially, it may involve loans, taxes, insurance or investments. It may concern your investment in a relationship or your investment in yourself. As moments of realisation go, this is a big one. At the same time, home and family matters are going to reach a critical stage – particularly in connection with your children if you have them. If the burden is falling on you, you need to make sure everyone is pulling their weight: the signs are that someone is not.
July 2024 Horoscope: Scorpio
The July 2024 horoscope opens with the Sun in Cancer, a fellow water sign, and that makes you feel fairly comfortable. It also highlights a bigger picture: how do you see the world and your place in it? That’s a major philosophical question – and you may have to be philosophical about a few things as the month begins. That’s not a bad thing, as the new moon may trigger some cause for optimism in your life. So far, so good – and then Mars and Uranus collide in your relationship zone – and that’s when things could really kick off. A sudden flare-up or argument is possible – though something unexpected could happen to your partner and affect you indirectly.
In addition, the full moon shines on your information sector, so it’s possible that something you read, learn or hear is the cause of the surprise. This is likely to be home or family related, or it may involve issues that happened in the past but were unresolved at that time. Whatever the issue may be, it’s going to require a creative approach and – fortunately – your imagination and empathy is going to prove useful at this time. Sometimes we have to feel our way around situations in order to find the right approach. As a Scorpio, you’re well placed to do that; use the full moon’s energy to get to the bottom of what’s really going on.
July 2024 Horoscope: Sagittarius
This month marks a turning point in your life. The July 2024 horoscope is going to make you feel good for the first part of this month, as that turning point may be a positive one, and as a Sagittarius, positivity sits well with you. If there has been a situation hanging over you that’s been causing you stress, the signs are that things will begin to improve this month – and there is also a positive financial note to this month too. That’s what you want to hear, but don’t assume that’s all there is: the new moon suggests you may want to ensure your insurance policies are up to date , as something big is heading your way.
Around July 20th, something may turn your working life upside down – and there may be a health implication too. I hate to say the word ‘accident’ – but something unexpected is going to have an impact. It could be a whole bunch of unexpected events, but together they may make the perfect storm – for good or ill. At the same time, the full moon is going to reveal how resourceful you really are – and there may be financial implications here too – one way or another this may be an expensive month – you may have more money coming in, but your outflow may be significant – and there may be some domestic uncertainty in store.
July 2024 Horoscope: Capricorn
The July 2024 horoscope suggests this month is going to be a pleasant one – especially where your relationships are concerned. Venus in the house of love is always a useful ally, so use your time to improve all of your relationships wherever possible. Venus also has financial implications – you may benefit from an increase in your partner’s finances – but as Venus likes to spend, you may discover your partner’s finances are not as healthy as you would like them to be. So, when the boat rocks around July 20th, that surprise may not exactly be a surprise to you. Having fun may have come at a price.
The house of fun is the place where you’re most likely to experience a few shocks along the way. The Mars and Uranus ‘get-together’ here is the classic ‘unexpected pregnancy’ aspect – as the house of fun is where your children are also found. Those of you of childbearing age may want to take care, but all of you with this sun sign will experience that dynamic – albeit in different ways. Your creativity may receive an unexpected boost and, at the same time, the full moon reveals that your approach to life needs to reflect that fact. When we dig deep, it’s surprising what we find – and you may find some unexpected treasure this month.
July 2024 Horoscope: Aquarius
The July 2024 horoscope suggests that the month begins with your focus on health, work – or simply making things work better – and that is going to dominate your month for quite some time. The sense of improvement is palpable – and improvement is what you want. In fact, there’s nothing you want more – and if it includes financial improvement, that’s even better. The, around July 20th, something rocks you to your core. Mars and Uranus are not easy to deal with – and together they’re even more difficult. Expect shocks and surprises in the home and family sector – with something unexpected from the past thrown in.
At the same time, the full moon will cast its light on the parts of your psyche that you prefer to keep locked away. We are often good at being in denial – and the full moon will reveal how serious an issue that is for you. If there is something you have been trying to keep from yourself, you will have to acknowledge its existence this month. Whatever that thing may be, it’s going to require you to leave your old self behind and strip away any facade that you have been hiding behind. That may be difficult, but you’ll have no alternative. A new approach is not just an option -it’s the only option.
July 2024 Horoscope: Pisces
At this time of year, the July 2024 horoscope suggests you take a creative approach to life. This month, you won’t need a second invitation to do so, as fun is stamped all over your chart. Whatever your reasons may be, you will start July feeling happy – and that will continue for most of the month. Then everything changes. I’m not suggesting those changes will make you sad, but you are certainly going to have to react quickly – or think on your feet – around July 20th. Something you read or hear is going to blow your mind. The information may be unexpected, or your reaction to it may shock you. There may be an uncharacteristic outburst.
Someone else’s rage may be directed at you – and shock or upset you. The full moon that occurs on July 21st may offer a clue to the source of stress – it’s going to be socially related. Whether it’s your friends, social circle, social networks or social media – expect the unexpected this month. You may wish to examine your affiliations and associations with more care in future. When these things happen, they can run deep, and you may feel deeply disturbed by what you see or hear. It may be hard to get something out of your mind, but it will be best for you if you can delete those messages. Clear them out. You’ll sleep better that way.
Further Reading
The Big 2024 Horoscope: The Year Ahead
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© Sara Shipman 2024
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