Just be mindful about RSVP-ing “yes” to all the invites coming in. Are you genuinely excited about hosting the next group picnic, or do you just feel obligated to do so? Balance out your social demands with downtime. For Bulls staying in town, fire up your imagination by taking in a new gallery exhibit or checking out your local theater for this season’s marquee lineup. Go to a movie alone or with a laid-back friend. Never underestimate the power of art to soothe your senses.

Use these breathers as an opportunity to assess your true friendships and needs. Taurus, you can be loyal to a fault, a steady fixed sign who shows up for the “difficult people.” However, with sensitive Neptune making its annual retrograde through Pisces and your group-activities sector from July 2 to December 7, you might decide to pull back from certain relationships that are draining and feel one-sided. 

An important question to keep in mind as you sift through your existing relationships: Do you actually like the current company you keep? Neptune helps dissolve stagnant structures to make room for bigger and better. With Saturn and Pluto also retrograde for the rest of summer, it’s an ideal time for more reflection and prioritizing.

Neptune is often associated with escapism. Are you spending way too much time online, doomscrolling and swiping through all the feeds? Neptune’s reversal is an ideal time to cut back on your screen time and enjoy more mindfulness: time in nature, better sleep, beach reading. 

When the Cancer new moon arrives on July 5, your third house of communication gets a burst of fresh-start energy. An exciting project or partnership could unfold over the upcoming six months. Conversations today can move from talk to action, so be sure to follow up with an email or a DM. Refresh your digital profiles and stay alert for events where you can network with like-minded colleagues. Since new moons herald beginnings, you never know where an exciting chat might lead! 

This fresh start could also involve a physical move as you start to get more serious about your future. Has there been an aspirational location that’s felt out of reach? Instead of your routine stroll around the block, try walking or driving through your desired area for inspired visualization. With all this Cancer energy activating your third house of neighborhoods, you might come across the perfect starter home or beach house of your dreams. 

While you’re ordinarily hesitant to switch things up TOO quickly, a catalyzing Mars-Uranus conjunction on July 15—in Taurus no less—could break you out of your comfort zone. You might wake up ready to revolutionize your entire life. Take a beat, Bull! Bold action can do wonders, but if you try to change everything at once, you will wind up freaked out and overwhelmed.

As Mars and Uranus connect in your personal-style zone, your inner fashionista might feel an urge to overhaul your wardrobe. Whether it’s a vibrant pair of sneakers adding an edge to your date night look or refreshed “athluxe” staples that set your summer-casual work ‘fits ablaze, bold Mars and quirky Uranus are your rebellious partners in crime here to elevate your aesthetic sensibilities. 

On a deeper level, the planet of action (Mars) and the planet of innovation (Uranus) have been leading the charge for greater personal freedom and independence, especially when it comes to your relationships and resources. Consult your personal agenda and pick ONE area to tackle next. Since you’re on a roll, what’s one activity you can let go of to open up space in your calendar? 

This isn’t the first time Mars and Uranus have come together in your first house of selfhood and fresh starts. They last united here in August 2022 as part of a combustible cocktail that brought dynamic change. This time, however, will be the last time that these planets meet up in Taurus in our lifetime, making it a significant turning point around your identity. 

Don’t be surprised if you start resisting entrenched social expectations and leaning into more authentic self-expression. You might even begin to draw a few ingenious souls into your orbit who mirror your emerging new style. 

A curious mindset will serve you well on July 21, when the second of summer’s two full moons in Capricorn arrives, helping you release any hindering self-beliefs or stagnant patterns. Look back to the first Capricorn full moon on June 21 (and the January 11 Capricorn new moon) for clues of what could manifest. Today is the follow-up to any exciting opportunities and seeds planted then. With the moon in your worldly ninth house, you could pack your bags—or a backpack. The no-limits ninth house emphasizes travel, study and personal growth. A budding business venture could take flight under these entrepreneurial moonbeams, or you could get a chance to speak in public or appear in the media. The only “requirement”? Be willing to take a leap of faith and seize the moment!

Need another reason to press “go,” Taurus? On July 20, right before the full moon, ambitious Mars moves into versatile Gemini and immediately forms a harmonious 120-degree trine to transformative Pluto. After blazing through Taurus since June 9, Mars shifts into your money zone, helping you profit from your uptick in courage and confidence.

Mars in Gemini is ideal for brainstorming and networking while Pluto can magnetize power players into your orbit. As Mars and Pluto travel through your money and career houses, you never know which novel idea(s) could take off. Who says you have to pick a lane? Opportunities that were floated months ago might find their right timing now.

Your home and family become the focus on July 22, when the Sun shifts into Leo for a month. As the Sun settles into your domestic arena, sneak in some restorative solo time—slip off for a meditative fly-fishing trip or bask in nature while catching up on your reading. Devote some of these long summer days to bonding with the most nurturing people in your inner circle. If you’ve been putting off a home improvement or personal creative project, Leo season is a good time to tackle it. A female relative, possibly your mother or a child, could figure into events now. 

But first, there’s an intense start: The Sun will immediately stare down shadowy Pluto in their once-a-year opposition on July 23. With the Sun heating up your home-centric fourth house and Pluto overhauling your career sector, you may struggle to walk the work-life tightrope. Taurus, you obviously have to follow this exciting new trajectory! But it can’t happen without much-needed time alone to recuperate, and that will be a balancing act. 

For example, a family member or close friend could selfishly demand your attention without regard for your boundaries. Instead of caving, set a clear limit, and do your best to communicate it without exploding or lashing out. No matter how angry someone makes you, do NOT go for the jugular. If you even suspect that someone could trigger you, reschedule plans for another day.

The need for quiet couldn’t be more timely as a period of deep soul-searching begins on July 26. Through December 29, “wounded healer” Chiron will be retrograde in Aries and your introspective twelfth house. Being strong, determined and relentless often solves your problems, but starting today, you may want to experiment with some different approaches. 

With Chiron reversing through your zone of closure, things can shift in radical ways, especially if you’re doing “inner work.” Everyone has a shadow side, and in this position, your explorations may accelerate. Old fears could emerge around your ability to provide amidst your transformation, especially after that immense breakthrough mid-month. 

Stay positive, Bull, even when things get a little heavy! If you start to feel overwhelmed, Chiron retrograde sounds the call to seek support. Work through any feelings of shame or failure that come up when you lean on someone. Beware a tendency to project your unresolved issues onto others. You might also heal old pain by helping others who are undergoing a similar struggle. No person is an island, no matter how resilient their spirit may be. Reach out and get the support you need.

Temperatures are rising as hot-blooded Mars continues its sensual sashay through your sign until July 20. You can’t help it, Taurus! Since the red planet arrived here on June 9, you’ve been a magnet for attention. If spring was sluggish, early summer is making up for lusty lost time.

For the first part of the month, you won’t have to travel far to feel the love! Romantic Venus, your celestial ruler, is in Cancer, heating up your third house of local action from June 17 to July 11. Early July might see coupled Bulls in the throes of a jam-packed social calendar, attending every jazz concert or rooftop cocktail hour in sight. As fun as these events are, if you’re not careful, they may leave you scant opportunities for heart-to-hearts and emotional check-ins with your partner. 

When Venus moves into Leo on July 11, the call for deeper intimacy beckons. Not only is Venus in your fourth house of emotional foundations now, but it opposes intense Pluto the day after. Cue the explosive fireworks! Pluto can dredge up feelings you’ve bottled up, and in your tenth house of status and public image, you might feel like a certain person has been taking you for granted. You’re a prize, Taurus, and if they don’t see it, maybe someone else will.

The Venus-Pluto opposition can help you establish a stable emotional foundation with your partner that fosters deeper connectivity and emotional vulnerability. Speak from the heart, Taurus. Secrets that were revealed near July 3 (when Mercury stared down Pluto on its way into Leo) could resurface in your conversations. Maybe one of you hasn’t been fully honest about your long-term desire for kids or a certain lifestyle. Put it out there, even if it feels a little scary.

With Venus in Leo and your homey fourth house, dial back the social calendar and enjoy a few more cozy nights at Chateau Taurus. Invite family to visit before Mercury turns retrograde next month or catch up on nesting, either solo or with someone special. Cool out under the A/C and watch Rashida Jones’ new series Sunny (think: Japan, robots, mysteries and comedy) cuddled up with your favorite plus-one.

Mars moving into Gemini on July 20 will have you doubling down on your desire for stability, and less focused on wild, spur-of-the-moment adventures. As Mars moves through your second house of sensuality and self-worth until September 4, settling into a routine will feel comforting and easy. You’ll enjoy creating healthy habits and routines together. Lusty Mars here will turn up your desire for sweet affection.

For Tauruses looking to take a relationship to the next level, Mars in Gemini could invite talks around family planning, buying a home or other shared-life possibilities. With motivational (and stressful) Mars in your money house, budget talks could be on the agenda as you and your partner get curious about laying down roots. While it’s prudent to save for the future, earmark some funds for a few fun and luxurious experiences, like a night at a sweet boutique hotel or an indulgent omakase dinner. 

Mars in Gemini and Venus in Leo operating in tandem can foster deeper connectivity through playful and novel ways. Tap into your inner child for inspiration. How can you foster more joy and play in your relationship? Just because you’re looking for stability doesn’t mean you can’t have fun in the process.

Grab em’ by the horns, Bull! Motivator Mars continues its stampede through Taurus that began on June 9, blessing you with several weeks of willpower and drive until July 20. Even though you’re more than capable of handling your day-to-day workload, pour your energy into something meaningful and delegate the busywork to others…especially because the rest of the month features interesting twists that hold the potential for major career upgrades and transformation.

The July 5 Cancer new moon plants seeds in your idea-generating zone for an exciting project or partnership that could blossom by early 2025. As the Cancer Sun travels through your third house of communication and social media until July 22, your inbox or DMs could be full of opportunities to connect with your dream collaborator. And with go-getter Mars in your assertive first house, you’re getting a healthy dose of confidence to make the first move. The third house also rules local action. Who says you can’t network and have fun at the same time? You never know what poolside kiki could become the launchpad for that next unicorn company. 

Mars will eventually meet up with innovative Uranus on July 15, offering you an opportunity to bust out of the current status quo. You’re done settling for less and are calling in bigger-and-better for yourself. This is the last time Mars and Uranus will unite in your sign in our lifetime. While the urge to switch things up might have been strong then, this final conversation between Mars and Uranus is the spark that lights the flame. A significant turning point around identity and purpose is on the horizon.

On July 20, Mars switches signs into Gemini and forms a trine with empowered Pluto shortly thereafter, activating your money zone. Jackpot! While Mars in Taurus could have had you stressed out about financial stability, Mars in Gemini is here to breathe fresh air into the fold. This placement of the red planet offers endless ideas and creativity—especially with expansive Jupiter continuing to hang out in your money house until June 9, 2025. 

Warning: Mars can add stress and motivation in equal doses. You may have an expense increase that pushes you to rev up your revenues, or you could feel the urge to splurge on something built to last. With Mars and Pluto stimulating major work areas in your chart, however, the career evolution you’ve been waiting for is imminent. Make sure your collaborators are aligned with your vision, it’ll be easy to pull the trigger on an opportunity that feels more talk than action.

On July 21, the second of rare back-to-back Capricorn full moons ignites your expansive ninth house, putting the wind in your sails with an entrepreneurial or visionary idea. You could also be asked to teach your ideas, travel for business or be part of a startup venture. As the ninth house also rules personal belief and worldview, release your limiting expectations of “should” and “how things are supposed to go.” Be willing to take a leap of faith—and a calculated risk—and seize the moment! 

Love Days: 10, 15

Money Days: 3, 22

Luck Days: 28, 21

Off Days: 26, 13, 17

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