Astrology Forecast for July 13-19, 2026

💫 To Make the Most of This Week:

The outer planets are aligning into a rare and powerful Cradle (or Basket) configuration this week and next. I've been tracking transits for 2 decades, and I can't remember seeing anything quite as spectacular.

July gifts you with a powerhouse of energy to initiate welcome changes in your life! The energy will be felt through the entire week and into early August.

Just one caution: Mercury is still retrograde until July 23. The powerful energies we're experiencing this week are best for internal breakthroughs.

Here is what to prioritize — and sidestep — in the week ahead:

• On Monday, the Moon is Balsamic. Don't initiate anything new that you want to succeed and grow. If you can, plan for some unstructured time in your day, to allow insights and intuition to surface.  It's not the best day for first dates and big financial decisions, either (Venus square Uranus).
  
  
• On Tuesday, an introspective New Moon in Cancer arrives, and immediately goes void-of-course. If you set intentions on the New Moon, it's best to ask the Universe to help you understand the root causes of the issues you may be experiencing, rather than ask for brand-new beginnings.
  
  
• The Moon stays in a lengthy void-of-course from Wednesday to Thursday afternoon. Avoid starting anything new that you want to grow and succeed. (Moon Void of Course times below 👇🏼)
  
  
• On Friday, a fantastic Opportunity Period arrives! If you feel called to start a fitness routine or to make healthy changes to your diet, you couldn't find a better day.
  
  
• Saturday and Sunday are great for pushing through with the projects you already have on the go (Mars sextile Saturn).

💫 Key Astro-Events:

Now let's take a look at the astro-events this week:

✨ July 13: Venus Square Uranus; Balsamic Moon

Best For:

• Finishing projects and tying up loose ends
• Retrospective of your past 4 weeks: any learnings?
• Decluttering (physical, digital, or emotional)
• Journaling or reflection practices
• Meditation or breathwork
• Saying no to commitments that no longer serve you
• Unstructured time to restore your physical, emotional, or mental energy.

Avoid:

• First dates and/or big financial decisions. Things may not last or go as you expect.
• Starting new, important projects and undertakings.

✨ July 14: New Moon at 21° Cancer: 2:44 a.m. PDT

This is a very introspective New Moon: it's conjunct Mercury Retrograde. Just as the Sun and Moon come together, the Moon slips void of course.

If you work with the Lunar Cycle — and if you don't, I highly recommend it! — it's best to set introspective intentions on this New Moon. Ask the Universe to:

• Help you understand what's behind the less-than-happy relationship you have with your mom (if this applies), and the first best step you can take to change it.
• Help you resolve ambivalence, if any, about starting a family.
• Help you decide if a home purchase or sale is the right thing for you at this time.

✨ July 15 : Uranus Sextile Neptune

The stars are aligning into a rare and highly beneficial Cradle (or Basket) configuration. It's going to peak next week.

Check your chart.  If you have planets or Angles between 2–9° of Aquarius, Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, or Sagittarius, July 2026 opens an incredibly powerful window of opportunity for you.

It truly is a once-in-a-lifetime alignment. Because so many planets are involved all at once, trying to tell you how it will play out in a post won't do it justice. But, you can always book a reading with me, to learn what it means for you.

Read more about the upcoming rare alignment of outer planets here.

For practical matters, keep in mind that the Moon slips into a lengthy void-of-course today, from 3:27 p.m. PDT to July 16, 5:07 p.m. PDT.

Avoid:

• Starting new, important projects and undertakings that you want to grow and succeed.

✨ July 16-17: Waxing Moon in Virgo

Best For:

• Starting a fitness routine
• Making a healthy change to your diet
• Starting a daily routine that supports achievement of your goals.

Keep in mind that the Moon is void of course on July 16, until 5:07 p.m. PDT.

✨ July 17-18: Uranus Trine Pluto; Opportunity Period!

The Uranus-Pluto trine is part of the rare planetary alignment I described above. The last one we had was in 1922! It was quite impactful for the world back then, and it can be just as impactful now — it will stay with us into 2028. Read more here.

While the impacts of the Uranus-Pluto trine are gradual and won't be felt on the very day it's happening, the Opportunity Period is another matter.

If you're new to Opportunity Periods, think of them as "electional astrology lite". If you don't have time or knowledge to build a full electional chart, an Opportunity Period is your next best option for timing something important.

And this one is a nice, long one! It lasts from July 17, 4:22 p.m. to July 18, 3:13 p.m. PDT.

Best For:

• Pushing forward with the projects you've already started (not initiating new ones — Mercury is still retrograde)
• Health-oriented changes to your diet or daily routine
• Connecting with your personal power, for example: establishing healthy boundaries.

✨ July 18-19: Mars Sextile Saturn

It's helpful for work, career and business matters, but remember that Mercury is in retrograde. It's not the best time to sign contracts or start an e-business.

Best For:

• Pushing forward with the projects you've already started.

🕰️ Moon Void of Course

And here is a quick summary of the void-of-course times this week. Avoid starting anything new you want to succeed during these periods:

• July 14, 2:44 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. PDT
• July 15, 3:27 p.m. to July 16, 5:07 p.m. PDT — this is a long one. Pay attention!
• July 18, 3:13 p.m. to 9:57 p.m. PDT.