Astrology Forecast for July 6-12, 2026

💫 To Make the Most of This Week:

First, a quick reminder that Mercury is retrograde until July 23. Proofread all important communication and check the distribution list — you don't want to send that sensitive email to unintended recipients!

If you can, avoid signing important contracts, purchasing vehicles and expensive electronics, and launching an e-commerce business. Of course, life doesn't stop just because Mercury is retrograde (I'm a realist 😉)

This week in particular is not the greatest for big bold beginnings. Neptune turns retrograde, which can bring an extra layer of confusion. The Moon turns Balsamic on the weekend, and two lengthy Moon-void-of-course periods arrive.

But here's what this week IS great for: introspection and reflection.

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

• Don't launch anything big and important on Monday. And don't get into disagreements with your boss or other authority figures. (Sun square Saturn).
  
  
• Tuesday and Wednesday are lovely for creative or spiritual pursuits. But, if you're an empath, stay away from people who drain you of energy. (Neptune turns retrograde).
  
  
• Thursday encourages you to consider where you might be undervaluing yourself. (Venus enters Virgo).
  
  
• The Moon slips into a lengthy void of course on Friday. Routine tasks and chores are all fine, but new projects initiated during Moon void of course may fizzle out (Moon Void of Course times below 👇🏼).
  
  
• On Saturday and Sunday, the Moon is Balsamic plus she goes void of course again. It's a double whammy for new beginnings. Save them for mid-week next week. If you can't sit still, declutter!

💫 Key Astro-Events:

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

✨ July 6: Sun Square Saturn

It can be difficult to stay your best confident self on the days when Saturn squares the Sun.

Avoid:

• Challenging your boss or other authority figures — it tends to be an uphill battle under this transit.

✨ July 7: Neptune Turns Retrograde

Neptune and Saturn both turn retrograde in July, in Aries. Neptune leads the way, and Saturn hangs onto the direct motion until July 26.

The days when Neptune is repositioning in the skies, about to turn retrograde or direct, can be fraught with inability to see things clearly. Hmmm... we definitely don't need that on top of Mercury Retrograde! But, our intuition, compassion, and creative abilities can be at their highest, too.

Pay attention to your dreams, work on setting boundaries, and do tap into your imagination! If you have any energy vampires in your circle, stay away from them during this time.

Neptune will stay at 4° Aries throughout July.

✨ July 9 : Venus Enters Virgo

Venus is in detriment in Virgo — her powers are weakened, and she doesn't make the greatest planetary connections while here either. Save cosmetic procedures and expensive purchases until she moves into Libra on August 6.

This is what I would recommend for the time Venus is in Virgo (July 9 - August 6):

Best for:

• Cleaning up your finances and relationships

Avoid:

• Undervaluing yourself. Venus in Virgo is humble and unassuming, and can take these qualities too far...

✨ July 11, 2:44 a.m. to July 14, 2:44 a.m. PDT: Balsamic Moon

The Lunar phase is inauspicious for new, important beginnings. Clear out stagnant energy in preparation for the New Moon on July 14!

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:

• Starting new, important projects and undertakings

✨ July 12: Sun Conjunct Mercury Rx, in Cancer

Here is an invitation for you: what stories are you still telling yourself that are holding you back? The ones you've outgrown a long time ago? It's time to start re-writing them.

🕰️ 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 5, 10:21 p.m. to July 6, 8:07 a.m. PDT
• July 8, 11:42 a.m. to 1:31 p.m. PDT
• July 10, 12:13 a.m. to 3:42 p.m. PDT — this is a long one. Pay attention!
• July 11, 3:11 p.m. to July 12, 3:46 p.m. PDT — another long period.

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