Last week we experienced a cosmic Ctrl+Alt+Del; the Pisces eclipse probably highlighted a few situations in your life where you had to take off your rose tinted glasses, and look around at reality. This week (on Monday, August 31) the sky hands us a different version of the future, with Jupiter in Leo forming a rare and constructive trine with Saturn Retrograde in Aries.

After the cosmic soup of blurred boundaries and dissolving into anything that would hold us, this transit is a refreshing return to structural integrity. It is the exact moment where our highest creative ambitions and our everyday reality agree to cooperate. Think of this alignment as a corporate merger between two planetary heavyweights, Jupiter is giving Saturn the map in order to plan the journey.

Remember though, that Saturn is still retrograde in Aries until later on this year (December 10), so this along with the final Pisces Eclipse that just wrapped a 2-year cycle, is about redesigning your foundations. Because Saturn is currently spinning backward, the energy shifts from external building to internal auditing. Saturn Retrograde is forcing a retrospective review: Where have your boundaries failed you? Where did you overcommit out of impatience, and where did you quit too early?

August 31 is the kick-off to an 11-month narrative, which will loop 3 times. Key dates to follow are April 3, 2027 and July 11, 2027 so mark your calendars. Also, think back to December 2020 this is when the great conjunction happened—Jupiter & Saturn met up at 0 degrees Aquarius (once every 20 years), whatever you were tentatively experimenting with back then, is ready for a full commitment.

So what does all of this mean for you specifically? Is August 31 actually going to change anything? Yes. Horoscopes for each rising sign, below…

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We’re sitting squarely in the aftermath of the Pisces Lunar Eclipse, a cosmic event that didn’t just open a door—it ripped several off their hinges…

When a major lunation clears the room, the silence that follows isn’t peaceful; it’s revealing. The dust is starting to settle, and you are finally being forced to look at the structures, habits, and relationship dynamics that didn’t make it to the other side.

This week isn’t about navigating new cosmic drama—it’s about learning how to build on top of what just collapsed. Here is exactly where the debris landed for your sign, and how to start sorting through it.

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Just as Virgo season is getting started, a massive Full Moon Lunar Eclipse lands at 4 degrees of Pisces on August 28, 2026.

Eclipses function as cosmic accelerators—exposing hidden plotlines, and forcing sudden, unavoidable conclusions. This Pisces eclipse is an emotional high tide designed to wash away whatever you have outgrown; dissolving the fantasies protecting us from reality. If you’ve spent the last year and a half tolerating a draining dynamic, ignoring a glaring boundary, or clinging to a nostalgic projection out of sheer habit, the universe is stepping in to force the separation for you.

This eclipse is also the absolute final act in a series of eclipses across the Virgo-Pisces axis, since September 17, 2024. Think back to the autumn of 2024: What cycles, exhausting relationship patterns, or comforting illusions were you desperately trying to hold onto?

Since then, the Lunar Nodes have officially moved signs, marking the definitive end of an era. This week’s eclipse, is serving as a final cosmic push to make a major change or start up something entirely new in the Pisces-ruled house of your chart.

To make matters even juicier, the background planetary architecture of this eclipse is completely reshaping our reality. The ruling planet of this lunation is Jupiter in Leo, forming a perfect trine to Saturn in Aries. We just experienced a Solar eclipse in Leo, so now and stretching into 2027, the themes of your Leo-ruled house are going through a major evolution.

Simultaneously, this Pisces eclipse will sit almost exactly square Uranus in Gemini. Expect fast-paced, unpredictable changes to occur out of nowhere, or a sudden, urgent internal demand to make a quick decision and free yourself from anything that has felt restricting or suffocating.

So, where is all of this set to play out for you? Horoscopes for each rising sign below…

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In astrology, Mercury holds dual citizenship, ruling both Gemini and Virgo. If Gemini season is the expansive, chaotic phase of intellect—opening twenty browser tabs, gathering raw data, and keeping the group chat buzzing—Virgo is the cleanup crew. It’s intellect refined: sharp editing, practical utility, and finding the actual signal through the noise.

Because Mercury is a personal planet, it functions as the operational software of your mind. It dictates exactly how you process reality, structure your arguments, and decode the world around you. If you’ve ever wondered why you’re always being misunderstood, why you can’t seem to articulate your thoughts under pressure, or why your brain feels completely overloaded by information, your natal Mercury placement has the answer. It is the literal blueprint of your cognitive wiring.

So, where is Mercury in your birth chart? What does it mean for your unique style of communication, and how does Mercury’s archetypal return to its home sign of Virgo change the way you think? Below, find your placement to unlock exactly how your mind operates—and how to navigate the shift.

Mercury in Aries: Your intellect moves with pure velocity and instinct. You think in real-time, loathe overcomplicating simple concepts, and speak with a direct, unfiltered honesty that cuts straight to the point—even if it leaves a little conversational debris in its wake.

Mercury in Taurus: You treat information as a tangible, long-term resource. Your mind is deliberate, methodical, and deeply anchored in concrete facts. You refuse to be rushed to conclusions, choosing instead to build them meticulously and prioritizing intellectual stability over flashy hot takes.

Mercury in Gemini: High-speed internet in human form. Because Mercury rules Gemini, your mind thrives on pure conceptual agility, effortless multitasking, and moving rapidly between wildly different topics. You are infinitely curious, a natural collector of data, and constantly seeking mental stimulation.

Mercury in Cancer: Your intellect and intuition are completely intertwined. You don’t just memorize facts; you retain information through emotional memory and a profound sense of history. You process reality based on gut feelings and safety, making your communication deeply empathetic but fiercely guarded.

Mercury in Leo: You communicate with natural creative authority and a distinct sense of narrative flair. Your mind thinks in big, cinematic pictures. You don’t just share information; you deliver it, treating every conversation as an opportunity to engage, persuade, and leave a lasting impression.

Mercury in Virgo: The ultimate intellectual purist. Operating in its home sign, your mind is hyper-observant, linear, and exceptionally organized. You excel at troubleshooting daily chaos, instantly spotting typos, logical gaps, or subtle atmospheric inconsistencies from a mile away.

Mercury in Libra: The diplomat of the zodiac. Your intellect is entirely focused on balance, harmony, and relational clarity. You weigh every single perspective before reaching a decision, making you an incredible mediator but occasionally leaving you trapped in an existential loop of overthinking.

Mercury in Scorpio: You operate as a psychological investigator. Your mind completely rejects superficial answers and polite small talk, choosing instead to read between the lines to uncover hidden motivations, systemic secrets, and absolute, raw truths.

Mercury in Sagittarius: You focus entirely on the macro view. Your mind obsesses over grand philosophies, belief systems, and massive, exploratory concepts. You are a natural teacher and seeker, though your passion for the big picture means you occasionally skip right over the minor logistical details.

Mercury in Capricorn: Highly structured, disciplined, and discerning. You treat thoughts like blueprints and words like currency, focusing entirely on practical execution and long-term strategy. You don’t speak just to fill the silence; you speak to build something sustainable.

Mercury in Aquarius: You take a detached, systems-level view of reality. Your intellect prioritizes objective logic, humanitarian ideals, and unconventional concepts over emotional noise. You are a progressive, conceptual thinker who easily identifies patterns that others completely miss.

Mercury in Pisces: You think in abstract, impressionistic, and non-linear patterns. Your mind processes reality through a deeply creative, poetic, and psychic lens. You easily navigate fields where rigid logic fails, trading black-and-white facts for pure, intuitive vibes.

Take a closer look at that ☿ symbol in your chart. Is there a tiny Rx stamped next to it? Roughly 20% of the population is born while Mercury is moving backward. If you have a natal Mercury Retrograde, your mind does not track to standard, linear definitions. You process reality from the inside out. While a direct Mercury immediately absorbs external data and reacts, your mind pulls information deep into an internal matrix, turning it over from non-traditional angles before reaching a conclusion.

This can show up as a childhood feeling that you were speaking a completely different language than everyone else, or a tendency to pause before speaking because you are translating abstract internal concepts into human words. Interestingly, when Mercury goes retrograde in the sky and the rest of the world panics over tech meltdowns and missed flights, you usually feel a strange, calm clarity. You are already an expert at navigating the mental labyrinth.

While your Mercury sign explains how you think, the astrological house it sits in reveals where your mind naturally wanders. This is your mental playground—the specific life area you are constantly analyzing, researching, and talking about with anyone who will listen. Locate the house number where your ☿ symbol lives to see your brain’s favorite destination:

Mercury in the 1st House: You are your own favorite case study. Your mind is hyper-aware of your identity, your personal evolution, and how you present yourself to the world. You think and speak to discover who you are, making you an excellent self-starter who treats your entire life as a personal brand or an open journal.

Mercury in the 2nd House: Your brain is wired for security, value, and physical reality. You are constantly thinking about financial strategy, resource management, and your relationship with material things. You don’t do abstract theories; you want to know the tangible ROI of every idea.

Mercury in the 3rd House: The ultimate local networker. You are obsessed with immediate data—neighborhood gossip, current events, books, and podcasts. Your mind is a switchboard that thrives on short trips, endless text threads, and knowing a little bit about absolutely everything.

Mercury in the 4th House: Your intellect is deeply private, rooted in your foundations, family dynamics, and emotional heritage. You spend your mental energy thinking about your living space, childhood psychology, and ancestral history. You speak from the gut and value intimate kitchen-table deep dives over superficial social chatter.

Mercury in the 5th House: Your mind is playground equipment. You think in terms of creative self-expression, romance, passion projects, and pure pleasure. You use language to flirt, perform, or entertain, and you love talking about art, hobbies, or anything that injects drama and joy into the everyday.

Mercury in the 6th House: The ultimate micro-analyst. Your brain naturally gravitates toward efficiency, health habits, daily workflows, and logic puzzles. You are constantly optimizing your schedule, researching wellness hacks, and thinking about how to fix broken systems. Chaos is your enemy; organization is your love language.

Mercury in the 7th House: You think in pairs. Your intellect is completely relational, meaning you process your thoughts best through a sounding board. You are endlessly fascinated by psychology, relationship dynamics, contracts, and what makes other people tick. You literally think out loud with a partner.

Mercury in the 8th House: The cosmic detective. Your mind bypasses polite conversation and goes straight for the taboo: psychology, shared power, intimacy, and the things people try to hide. You are constantly analyzing secrets, patterns, and mysteries, treating every interaction like an undercover investigation.

Mercury in the 9th House: The philosopher’s desk. Your intellect demands the horizon, naturally obsessing over higher education, foreign travel, big-picture belief systems, and publishing. You have zero interest in minor logistical details; your mind wants to debate the meaning of life and expand your worldview.

Mercury in the 10th House: Your brain means business. Your mental energy is entirely directed toward your career path, your public legacy, and your professional authority. You are constantly strategizing your next chess move in the world, treating your reputation as something to be meticulously curated and managed.

Mercury in the 11th House: The collective consciousness. Your intellect is hardwired for networks, community dynamics, and future humanitarian ideals. You naturally analyze social movements, technology, and group dynamics. You love talking about subcultures and how to collaborate to build a better future.

Mercury in the 12th House: The subconscious matrix. Your mind operates in the ethereal, processing reality through dreams, mysticism, psychology, and solitude. You are an intuitive thinker who understands abstract patterns, metaphors, and vibes way better than cold, hard facts. You think in poetry.

Tomorrow, Mercury’s move into Virgo shifts the mental energy for everyone. It forces us to ask the ultimate editorial question: Where do we need to stop collecting, and where do we need to start editing? While your natal placement reveals your baseline wiring, this incoming transit is about to activate a highly specific corner of your current reality.

I’ve already broken down exactly how this crisp, hyper-focused energy will land in your chart in my VIRGO SEASON: HOROSCOPES. Check out your Rising Sign entry there to see exactly where you are being asked to streamline your schedule, clear out the noise, and get your logistics together over the coming month.

Let’s be entirely real, if you’ve felt like you’ve been wandering through an emotional fog since September 2024, the universe is finally turning the house lights on.

We’re not just entering a new week; we’re marching straight into a massive cosmic finale. This week brings the final Pisces lunar eclipse—the absolute curtain call on a dramatic two-year cycle of emotional purging, boundary-testing, and deep spiritual exhaustion. Eclipses don’t do subtle. They don’t leave polite notes. They slam doors so hard the hinges rattle, forcing you to look at the exact patterns, relationships, or coping mechanisms you can no longer pretend are working.

But the cosmos isn’t just dropping a bomb and leaving you in the debris. Before the eclipse forces the grand finale on Friday, the sky is handing us the ultimate survival toolkit. On Tuesday, Mercury slides into hyper-organized Virgo to clean up our messy thoughts, followed by a brilliant Mercury Cazimi on Thursday—a literal lightning bolt of mental clarity that will show you exactly what needs to stay and what needs to be left on the cutting room floor.

Here’s everything you need to know about the week ahead, and how it’s set to influence you specifically, by rising sign…

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Happy Virgo Season! On 23 August, the Sun enters Virgo, shifting the collective focus from bold self-expression towards discernment, refinement and the quiet work of getting our lives back into alignment. Virgo season asks a deceptively simple question: What needs your attention now—not because it’s broken, but because you’ve outgrown the way you’ve been doing it?

Then on 25 August, Mercury enters Virgo, returning to the sign it rules and sharpening the mind. Thoughts become more organised. Conversations become more intentional. The details we may have overlooked begin asking to be noticed, helping us distinguish between what genuinely matters and what has simply been taking up space.

On 27 August, the Sun meets Mercury in Virgo, bringing clarity to the themes that have been emerging. This is a moment for putting words to what you know, making decisions with greater discernment and recognising where small changes could create a much bigger shift than expected.

The emotional centrepiece arrives on 28 August with the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces, illuminating the tension between control and surrender, practicality and intuition. Virgo wants to make sense of everything; Pisces reminds us that not everything can—or needs to—be explained. This eclipse asks where you’ve been overthinking what your intuition already knows, and where you might need to loosen your grip on an outcome.

As September unfolds, the focus begins to move beyond Virgo’s careful recalibration. On 10 September, Venus enters Scorpio, deepening relationships and drawing attention towards intimacy, trust and the things we don’t always say out loud. Mercury enters Libra the same day, encouraging more thoughtful conversations and a greater willingness to meet others halfway.

Also on 10 September, Uranus begins its retrograde in Gemini, turning our attention inward around the ways our thinking, communication and understanding of the world have been changing. Until February 2027, this longer retrograde invites us to revisit ideas we thought we’d outgrown, question assumptions and make space for a different way of seeing things.

The season closes with the Virgo New Moon on 11 September—a quieter but significant reset. After weeks of sorting through what is, and isn’t, working, this lunation offers a chance to begin again with greater intention. Not through dramatic reinvention, but through the small, deliberate choices that gradually create a life that feels more like your own.

Everyone is influenced by Virgo season, though in different ways depending on where these themes land in your chart. Over the coming weeks, priorities may become clearer, routines may shift, relationships may reveal what needs attention, and a more grounded sense of direction may begin to emerge. Use this horoscope as a guide to orient yourself through those changes, and return to it as things unfold.

In-depth horoscopes for each rising sign, below…

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This week starts a little slower—and honestly, that may be exactly what we need. We’re still integrating the eclipse, which means the biggest shifts may not be obvious yet. Sometimes an eclipse doesn’t hand you an answer; it hands you a pattern you can’t quite unsee. A conversation that suddenly feels more significant. A decision that looks different in hindsight. A part of your life that has been quietly asking for your attention and is now impossible to ignore.

So, how was it for you? What came up? What themes became obvious? What suddenly felt less negotiable? You don’t need to have a neat conclusion yet. The first few days after an eclipse can feel more like taking stock than taking action—letting the dust settle enough to see what actually changed.

And then on August 23, we enter Virgo season, and the atmosphere shifts. After the heat, drama, confidence, and forward momentum of Leo season, Virgo brings us back to earth. Suddenly the question isn’t What could I become? but What would actually make my life work better? It’s a different kind of optimism—less fireworks, more foundations.

This is where the inspiration of the past few weeks gets translated into something practical. What do you want to keep? What needs adjusting? What has been taking more energy than it deserves? Virgo season is good at turning a big feeling into a small, useful decision: the conversation you finally have, the routine you change, the boundary you actually keep.

So don’t rush the week. Let yourself notice what the eclipse has already revealed, and then give those revelations somewhere to land. You don’t have to transform your life overnight. Sometimes the most meaningful shift is simply recognising what needs to be different—and knowing you’re finally ready to do something about it.

Horoscopes for each rising sign, below…

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On August 11, Mars enters Cancer, turning attention towards home, family, security and the private life beneath all the visible stuff. Then, on August 12, the Solar Eclipse in Leo asks a more public question: what do you actually want, and how much of your life has been organised around being acceptable to other people?

The Leo eclipse begins a new 18-month cycle around visibility, individuality, desire and belonging. There’s a particular tension here between wanting to be recognised for who you are and wanting to remain legible to the people around you. You may be questioning a friendship, relationship, career path or version of yourself that once made perfect sense but now feels strangely like a costume you forgot to take off. The issue isn’t necessarily that everything needs to change. It’s that some things may no longer deserve the authority you’ve given them.

Mars in Cancer makes the whole thing more personal. You could be thinking about where you live, who you’re responsible for, what makes you feel safe, or why your private life has somehow become the place where all the compromises happen. There’s a difference between keeping the peace and actually feeling it. If something has been bothering you, this is the week it may stop being so quiet.

Then, on August 15, Mercury meets Jupiter in Leo, bringing a burst of confidence, information and possibility. A conversation could open something up. An idea could suddenly seem worth pursuing. You might finally say the thing you’ve been workshopping in your head for three months. Jupiter is not famous for moderation, so perhaps don’t interpret one exciting email as evidence that you should immediately relocate to another continent. But do pay attention to what gets bigger when you give it your attention.

Horoscopes for each rising sign, below…

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We’re now properly in eclipse season. The New Moon Solar Eclipse in Leo arrives on August 12, putting creativity, visibility, desire and the politics of being seen under a fairly unforgiving spotlight. New Moons are about beginnings; eclipses tend to make them feel more consequential, exposing shifts that were already underway. Leo is concerned with the individual — what we want, what we make, and how much of ourselves we’re willing to put in public. Aquarius, its opposite sign, is concerned with the group. The tension is less should I be seen? than who am I performing for?

The Lunar Nodes have now moved into Leo and Aquarius, beginning a new 18-month eclipse cycle around individuality, belonging, visibility and collective expectation. But we’re still closing out the previous Virgo–Pisces cycle: the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces on August 28 continues that story, with one final Virgo eclipse coming in February 2027. In other words, the new plot has started before the old one has quite finished. This is normal. Astrology does not believe in clean handovers.

Then there’s Saturn in Aries, trining the eclipse and giving all this Leo material somewhere to land. Saturn is less interested in what you feel than what you’re prepared to do about it; Aries is about initiative, autonomy and acting without a guarantee. The result is a fairly straightforward question: if you say you want something different, what are you actually willing to change? Not in theory. In your calendar, your habits, your decisions.

That makes this eclipse less about manifesting and more about participation. What do you want badly enough to behave differently? Where are you still editing yourself for an audience that may not even be paying attention? And what have you outgrown but continued to maintain because changing it would be inconvenient? The answers may not arrive all at once. But the next move might.

Horoscopes for each rising sign below…

ARIES

This eclipse lands in your 5th house of creativity, romance, pleasure and self-expression, which is less a command to “have more fun” than a question about what you actually value when productivity is removed from the equation. You may find yourself drawn back towards a creative project, romantic possibility or interest you’ve been treating as optional. The 5th house is concerned with making things because you want to, not because they are useful. A surprisingly radical concept.

With Saturn in Aries trining the eclipse from your 1st house, there’s a more serious question underneath the pleasure: what would change if you took your own desires as seriously as you take your responsibilities? Saturn in the 1st has been asking you to define yourself more deliberately — to become clearer about who you are, what you’re willing to carry and what you’re not. Now the work is less about self-definition and more about acting on it. You may not feel completely ready. You may also be waiting for a feeling of readiness that does not, in fact, exist.

The Lunar Nodes have now shifted into Aquarius and Leo, beginning an 18-month story across your 5th and 11th houses. That makes the personal and the collective unusually intertwined: something that begins as a private desire, creative impulse or need for recognition could eventually alter your friendships, communities or collaborations. The point isn’t to turn your hobby into a networking opportunity, obviously. It’s that the things you make and care about can change who you find yourself around.

So follow the interest. Make the thing. Go on the date. Put the idea somewhere other people can see it. The point is not to maximise your potential, which sounds exhausting, but to become slightly less detached from your own life. You don’t need to know what it becomes yet. You just need to stop treating what you want as the least important item on the agenda.

TAURUS

This eclipse lands in your 4th house of home, family and private life, putting pressure on the question of what “home” actually means once you strip away the practicalities. You may want to move, renovate or change your surroundings, but the deeper shift is likely to be about your foundations: what makes a life feel secure, private and recognisably yours. There’s a difference between maintaining a life and building one that still fits. You may be starting to notice it.

With Saturn in Aries trining the eclipse from your 12th house, some of the work is happening somewhere less visible. Old fears, private grief, family patterns or simply habits of mind that have outlived their usefulness may be coming into focus. Saturn in the 12th is not particularly interested in public declarations of personal growth. It’s more concerned with what you’re willing to acknowledge when nobody is watching. Some changes are better made quietly, without turning them into content.

The Lunar Nodes have now shifted into Aquarius and Leo, beginning an 18-month story across your 4th and 10th houses: home and career, private life and public identity. This makes the usual division between “personal” and “professional” life harder to maintain. A career decision may change the kind of home you want; a change at home may alter what you’re prepared to pursue professionally. Either way, you’re being asked to consider whether your public ambitions are actually compatible with the life you’re living when nobody can see it.

So if you’re reconsidering where you live, how you spend your time, or what you need in order to feel settled, don’t dismiss it as a mood. The foundations are part of the architecture. You don’t need to explain every decision while it’s still taking shape, and you certainly don’t need to make your private life legible to everyone else. For now, the question is simpler: does the life you’re building actually feel like somewhere you want to be?

GEMINI

This eclipse lands in your 3rd house of communication, ideas, learning and your immediate environment, putting unusual emphasis on your voice — and, more importantly, what you choose to do with it. An idea you’ve been circling may suddenly feel less theoretical. You could be writing, teaching, pitching, studying or finally saying something you’ve spent too long editing into oblivion. The 3rd house is where thought becomes language, and language becomes action. If there’s something you’ve been meaning to articulate, this is a useful moment to stop refining it to death.

With Saturn in Aries trining the eclipse from your 11th house, the question becomes less what do I have to say? and more who is this for? Friends, collaborators, networks and communities become part of the picture. You may be getting more deliberate about the people you build with, or realising that an idea gains momentum when it leaves your head and enters a room with other people in it. Independence is useful. So is knowing when you’ve found your people.

The Lunar Nodes have now shifted into Aquarius and Leo, beginning an 18-month story across your 3rd and 9th houses: the axis of information and knowledge, immediate experience and the wider worldview. This can coincide with a shift in what you’re learning, reading, teaching or believing. A new subject, course, trip or intellectual obsession could change the way you understand something you previously considered settled. The point isn’t necessarily to acquire more information. It’s to notice when new information makes your old framework inadequate.

So if there’s an idea you keep returning to, take it seriously enough to give it a form. Write it. Pitch it. Study it. Say it out loud. You don’t need to know where it leads before you begin. The interesting thing about the 3rd house is that movement creates information of its own. Your world gets bigger when you give your thoughts somewhere to go.

CANCER

This eclipse lands in your 2nd house of money, self-worth, possessions and personal values, so the question is less how much are you making? than what is all this supposed to be for? You may be reconsidering how you earn, spend or save, but the more interesting shift is around value itself. What are you willing to accept? What has become too expensive in ways that have nothing to do with money? You may also be noticing where you’ve been underestimating yourself — financially, professionally or otherwise.

With Saturn in Aries trining the eclipse from your 10th house, this has consequences for your career and public life. An opportunity may appear, or you may become more serious about an ambition you’ve previously kept in the realm of possibility. Saturn is interested in what lasts, so the question is not whether you can make more money quickly but whether you’re building a professional life that reflects what you actually consider worthwhile.

The Lunar Nodes have now shifted into Aquarius and Leo, beginning an 18-month story across your 2nd and 8th houses: your resources versus what you share with other people. Shared finances, debt, investment, intimacy and trust all enter the picture. There may be some recalibration around what is yours, what is ours and why you’ve been treating accepting help as though it were a character flaw.

So if you’re considering asking for more, charging more, changing how you earn or leaving something that no longer feels worth the cost, take the thought seriously. You don’t need to prove your value before you’re allowed to act on it.The more interesting question now is whether your financial and professional decisions actually reflect what you already know.

LEO

Okay, Leo Rising: this one is personal. The Solar Eclipse lands in your 1st house of identity, appearance and new beginnings, which can coincide with a fairly fundamental reconsideration of who you are and how you want to be perceived. A change in your appearance is possible; so is a change in direction, priorities or the amount of yourself you’re willing to make available to other people. You may simply be less interested in maintaining a version of yourself that has become familiar to everyone except you.

With Saturn in Aries trining the eclipse from your 9th house, this is more than a cosmetic reset. Your worldview is changing too. You may become serious about study, travel, publishing, spirituality or a subject that has begun to rearrange your understanding of what is possible. Saturn gives structure to expansion, which means this is less about collecting experiences and more about deciding what you actually believe.

The Lunar Nodes have now shifted into Aquarius and Leo, beginning an 18-month story across your 1st and 7th houses: self and partnership. As you become clearer about yourself, your relationships will inevitably have to adjust. Some people will grow with you. Others may be more attached to the previous version. This is not necessarily dramatic; sometimes a relationship simply becomes less convincing once you stop doing all the adapting.

So let yourself change. You are not required to remain recognisable to people who benefited from the old version of you. Change your mind, your direction, your priorities. The point of this eclipse is not to become someone new so much as to stop resisting the person you’ve already started becoming.

VIRGO

This eclipse lands in your 12th house of solitude, endings and the parts of life that don’t particularly benefit from being made public, so the most significant developments may be difficult for anyone else to see. You may want more time alone, feel less willing to participate in something that has been draining you, or finally acknowledge a pattern you’ve been managing rather than actually changing. The 12th house is not especially interested in productivity. Sometimes there is nothing to fix. Something simply needs to end.

Then, on August 28, the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces arrives in your 7th house of relationships and partnership. It’s the penultimate eclipse in the Virgo–Pisces story, so while this Solar Eclipse pulls you inward, the Pisces eclipse may bring something in a relationship into sharper focus. A partnership could change form, a dynamic could become impossible to ignore, or you may get much clearer about what you need from other people — and what you have been taking responsibility for that isn’t actually yours.

With Saturn in Aries trining the eclipse from your 8th house, there’s another layer around intimacy, shared resources, trust and emotional entanglement. You may need to renegotiate a financial arrangement or become more honest about what you’re willing to share. More fundamentally, you may be reconsidering your definition of independence. Doing everything yourself is one form of control. It is not necessarily the most sophisticated one.

The Lunar Nodes have now shifted into Aquarius and Leo, beginning an 18-month story across your 12th and 6th houses: inner life and daily life, rest and work, withdrawal and routine. If you’ve been functioning on autopilot, the system may start objecting. You don’t need to optimise your way out of exhaustion. You may need to change the conditions producing it.

LIBRA

This eclipse lands in your 11th house of friendships, community, networks and future plans, making your social world more consequential than usual. You may encounter people who alter your trajectory, move towards a new community or realise that the future you want requires a different kind of social infrastructure. Some friendships may have simply expired. Others may suddenly feel much more relevant. Not every relationship is supposed to follow you indefinitely.

With Saturn in Aries trining the eclipse from your 7th house, partnership is part of the story. You may be defining a relationship more clearly, making a commitment or having the conversation you’ve been postponing because everyone was technically having a lovely time pretending it wasn’t necessary. Saturn asks whether a relationship has substance; Aries asks whether it has momentum. Both are useful questions.

The Lunar Nodes have now shifted into Aquarius and Leo, beginning an 18-month story across your 11th and 5th houses: community and individuality, belonging and self-expression. You’re figuring out how to participate in something without disappearing into it. A creative project may introduce you to new people; a friendship may encourage you to pursue something you’ve kept private. The right community should make you more yourself, not less.

So if you’re being pulled towards a new group, collaboration or version of your future, follow the thread. Put yourself in the room. You don’t need to become aggressively networked. But the next chapter may depend on finding people who understand what you’re trying to build — and who don’t require you to become someone else in order to belong.

SCORPIO

This eclipse lands in your 10th house of career, ambition and public image, bringing the question of what you actually want to be known for into fairly sharp focus. You may be ready to make a professional move, put your name behind something or admit that the version of success you’ve been pursuing no longer interests you. Being busy is not the same as building something meaningful, although modern working culture has done its best to blur the distinction.

With Saturn in Aries trining the eclipse from your 6th house, the dream meets the calendar. Whatever you want next will require a different relationship with your time, energy and routine. A new role may bring more responsibility; a project may require restructuring your days; or you may realise that your current habits are quietly incompatible with your ambitions. This is less about working harder than becoming more selective about what deserves the work.

The Lunar Nodes have now shifted into Aquarius and Leo, beginning an 18-month story across your 10th and 4th houses: career and home, public identity and private life. You may be questioning whether professional success is worth the life it produces behind the scenes. Equally, a comfortable private life may be making a professional risk easier to avoid. These two parts of your life are about to become considerably less separate.

So if you’re considering the promotion, business, career change or project that would make your work more visible, don’t dismiss it because you can’t predict every consequence. You’re allowed to want a bigger professional life without pretending you want nothing else. The real shift is deciding what success has to include this time.

SAGITTARIUS

This eclipse lands in your 9th house of travel, higher education, publishing and worldview, so something about the way you understand your life is ready to expand. You may want to travel, study, write, relocate or pursue an idea that makes your existing circumstances feel suddenly rather narrow. The 9th house concerns the frameworks through which we make sense of experience. Sometimes the most consequential change is discovering that your framework has become too small.

With Saturn in Aries trining the eclipse from your 5th house, there’s a creative dimension to this expansion. An idea, talent or project may need to move from “something I’d like to do” into something with actual structure around it. You may be less interested in waiting for confidence, perfect timing or an encouraging sign from the universe. Sensible. Begin with what you have.

The Lunar Nodes have now shifted into Aquarius and Leo, beginning an 18-month story across your 9th and 3rd houses: big ideas and immediate information, belief and evidence, the world as you understand it and the facts that might complicate that understanding. A new subject could absorb you. A conversation could change your mind. A trip could alter your plans. You may discover that changing your perspective has more practical consequences than expected.

So follow whatever is making your world feel larger. Study it, write it, go there, investigate it. You don’t need to know whether it becomes a career, a philosophy or simply a very expensive story to tell later. The point is that curiosity is asking you to move.

CAPRICORN

This eclipse lands in your 8th house of intimacy, shared finances, trust and psychological entanglement, so the focus is on what happens when your life overlaps with someone else’s. Money, sex, secrets, time, emotional labour and obligation all belong here. You may be reconsidering what you share, what you keep private and where you’ve quietly taken responsibility for more than your share. The issue is not necessarily vulnerability. It’s terms.

With Saturn in Aries trining the eclipse from your 4th house, home, family and security become part of the equation. Changes to your foundations may force a rethink of the relationships built around them. You may be deciding who gets access to your private life, what security actually means and who you trust enough to help build it. Independence is useful. It is not a personality requirement.

The Lunar Nodes have now shifted into Aquarius and Leo, beginning an 18-month story across your 8th and 2nd houses: shared resources versus your own. This is partly financial, but it also concerns self-worth and control. Where are you giving too much? Where are you holding on too tightly? And where have you confused being capable of doing everything alone with actually wanting to?

So if money, intimacy, commitment or trust has been sitting awkwardly in the background, deal with it. The arrangement may need to change, not necessarily collapse. You don’t need to resolve every variable immediately. But you may need to admit that the terms have already changed.

AQUARIUS

This eclipse lands in your 7th house of relationships and one-to-one connections, putting the people closest to you under a useful kind of scrutiny. You could meet someone who changes your trajectory, deepen an existing relationship or realise that a connection you’ve been trying to maintain no longer fits. You may be less interested in relationships that simply occupy space and more interested in ones with some actual direction.

With Saturn in Aries trining the eclipse from your 3rd house, communication becomes the mechanism through which the change happens. A conversation could clarify a relationship, expose a problem or finally force a question that has been hovering around the edges. Saturn asks for precision; Aries prefers not to spend six months circling the point. Between them, you may discover that saying what you mean is considerably more efficient.

The Lunar Nodes have now shifted into Aquarius and Leo, beginning an 18-month story across your 1st and 7th houses: self and partnership. With the North Node now in your sign, the emphasis is increasingly on who you are, what you want and what happens when you stop organising yourself around other people’s expectations. Your relationships will have to accommodate that. Some will. Some won’t.

So ask the question. Say the thing. Stop making yourself smaller in order to preserve the arrangement. This eclipse isn’t asking you to choose yourself over everyone else. It’s asking whether the relationships in your life have enough room for you to exist at full size.

PISCES

This eclipse lands in your 6th house of work, routines and the everyday structure of your life, which can make the mundane suddenly feel significant. Your schedule may be unsustainable; your relationship with work may need changing; or you may simply have reached the point where giving your energy to things that return very little no longer seems remotely sensible. The 6th house is where ideals encounter logistics. Logistics, unfortunately, tend to win.

There’s an important second act on August 28, when the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces lands in your 1st house of identity. As the Solar Eclipse asks how you want to live, the Pisces eclipse asks who you’ve become while living this way. It’s the penultimate eclipse in the Virgo–Pisces cycle, which has been reshaping your identity and relationships since 2025. Something about the person you’ve been may no longer be particularly useful.

With Saturn in Aries trining the Solar Eclipse from your 2nd house, money and self-worth are tied into the recalibration. You may change how you earn, put a clearer price on your time or become less willing to undervalue work simply because you’re good at it. Saturn wants stability; Aries wants action. The useful response is probably neither endless caution nor reckless reinvention, but one practical move that changes the terms.

The Lunar Nodes have now shifted into Aquarius and Leo, beginning an 18-month story across your 12th and 6th houses: inner life and daily life, rest and work, what happens privately and what your schedule demands. If you’re exhausted, bored or increasingly aware that your current routine makes very little sense, listen. You may not need a better attitude. You may need a different life structure.

We start the week with Chiron turning retrograde in Taurus, and if you’ve been wondering why you keep finding yourself back at the same emotional crossroads, this might be why. From August 3 through September 17, you may find yourself looking more closely at patterns and wounds that run deeper than you realised — particularly around security, self-worth and what you actually need. Retrogrades have a funny way of bringing us back to things we thought we’d already dealt with. Not because we’re going backwards, but because sometimes you have to meet an old situation as a completely different version of yourself, before you can see it differently. Chiron will eventually finish its journey through Aries in early January 2027, but for now, Taurus is asking you to take a closer look at what you’ve been holding onto for security — and whether it actually still makes you feel safe.

Then, on August 6, Venus returns home to Libra, and this feels particularly relevant after Chiron turns retrograde in Taurus earlier this week because Venus rules both Taurus and Libra. Chiron in Taurus is asking us to look at what we’ve learned to rely on for security, while Venus in Libra can make us more aware of what we’ve been compromising, over-accommodating or choosing despite ourselves. Could you be staying in something familiar simply because you know how to navigate it? These two transits are linked, so expect them to inform each other throughout the week. Think of it like this: Chiron built a house to make you feel safe, while Venus is making plans to redecorate.

And then, on August 9, Mercury enters Leo and we are well and truly out of Mercury retrograde! Honestly, the Leo area of your chart should be feeling very familiar by now. There has been so much activity here since late June, and Mercury arriving in this sign adds another layer to a story that has already been unfolding. But this time, something starts to click. You may find yourself thinking differently about some of what’s happened over the last few weeks, finally putting words to something you’ve been trying to understand, or having a conversation that’s been sitting in the back of your mind. Sometimes you don’t need a new answer. You just need the right words for the answer you already have. And that’s the energy we’re moving into this week: healing what made you feel safe, reconsidering what you actually want, and finally finding the words to say it.

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There are moments when life changes because we make a decision. And then there are moments when a decision has already been made somewhere deep within us—we just haven’t caught up to it yet. The Aquarius Full Moon on 29 July feels like one of those moments.

If the first half of the year has been about questioning, waiting and wondering why nothing quite seemed to click into place, this lunation offers the first glimpse of what’s been forming beneath the surface. Full Moons have a way of revealing what was there all along. They don’t create the truth. They illuminate it.

In Aquarius—the sign most closely associated with the future—this isn’t simply about endings or release. It’s about perspective. The kind that arrives unexpectedly and quietly rearranges everything that follows. A conversation. A realisation. A moment where the life you’ve been living suddenly feels too small for the person you’ve become. This isn’t just another Full Moon. It’s the match that lights the fuse.

Making this moment even more significant, the Sun forms a conjunction with Jupiter in Leo on the very same day—one of the most optimistic and expansive alignments of the year. Jupiter doesn’t simply bring opportunity; it magnifies potential. Under Leo, it asks us to think bigger, take up more space and stop waiting until we feel completely ready. Confidence rarely arrives before the leap. More often, it arrives because of it.

But every story needs tension before it reaches its turning point. Just days earlier, Saturn stations retrograde in Aries, beginning a months-long process of reflection around the structures we’re building our lives upon. Saturn has little interest in shortcuts. It wants substance over speed, asking whether the future we’re chasing is one we’ve consciously chosen—or one we’ve inherited through expectation, habit or fear. Perhaps that’s why this Full Moon feels so significant. It’s not arriving in isolation. It’s arriving on the threshold of eclipse season.

In just a matter of weeks, the Solar Eclipse in Leo will open a completely new chapter, followed by the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces, bringing closure to another. Eclipses have a reputation for accelerating change, but they rarely arrive without warning. They send signals first. They ask questions before they provide answers. This Aquarius Full Moon is one of those signals. It’s the moment the sky begins changing its mind.

And if you’ve felt as though you’ve been standing at the edge of something without quite knowing what comes next, don’t be surprised if the coming days offer your first glimpse of the road ahead.

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ARIES

If you’ve felt like you’re standing at the edge of a new chapter without quite knowing how to begin it, this Full Moon may provide the first real clue.

For Aries Rising, the Aquarius Full Moon illuminates your eleventh house of friendships, community and future aspirations—the part of your chart that governs not only the people you surround yourself with, but the life you’re trying to build over the long term. This is less about a single event and more about a sudden shift in perspective. You may realise that a goal you’ve been pursuing no longer excites you, or that the people around you are either expanding your world—or quietly keeping it small. Sometimes the future changes because the company we keep changes first.

What makes this Full Moon especially significant is that it arrives on the same day as the Sun-Jupiter conjunction in Leo, activating your fifth house of creativity, joy, romance and self-expression. The contrast is striking: Aquarius asks “Where am I going?” while Leo asks “What makes me feel alive?” Together, they create a powerful moment of realignment between your ambitions and your happiness.

You may find yourself recognising that you’ve spent too much energy trying to be productive, useful or responsible, and not enough energy nurturing the parts of yourself that are playful, creative and genuinely inspired. A friendship could evolve into something more meaningful, a creative project could suddenly gain momentum, or you may simply remember what it feels like to want something for yourself rather than for everyone else’s expectations.

Then there’s Saturn retrograde in Aries, which adds a more personal layer to the story. Since Saturn entered your sign, you’ve been asked to take yourself more seriously—to think about the person you’re becoming and the life you’re building. Its retrograde isn’t here to stop you. It’s here to make sure you’re moving forward with intention rather than impatience. The timing matters.

This Full Moon arrives just weeks before the Solar Eclipse in Leo, meaning whatever becomes clear now is unlikely to be temporary. Think of this lunation as the moment you notice the first crack of light beneath a closed door. The eclipse season ahead may be the moment you decide to open it.

TAURUS

If life has felt as though it’s been asking you to choose between security and ambition, this Full Moon reminds you that the two don’t have to exist at opposite ends of the spectrum.

For Taurus Rising, the Aquarius Full Moon illuminates your tenth house of career, reputation and long-term ambitions, bringing a professional chapter into sharper focus. Full Moons tend to reveal what’s been building beneath the surface, and you may find yourself recognising where you’ve outgrown a role, a goal or even your own definition of success. Sometimes the biggest shift isn’t changing jobs—it’s changing what success actually means to you. This isn’t about chasing more. It’s about becoming more honest about what you’re chasing.

Adding to the significance, the Sun joins Jupiter in Leo on the very same day, activating your fourth house of home, family and emotional foundations. While one part of your chart is asking where you’re going, another is asking what you’re building it all for. It’s a reminder that success feels very different when it comes at the expense of your peace of mind. The life you’re creating behind closed doors deserves as much attention as the one the world gets to see.

You may find yourself thinking about a move, a family decision or simply the kind of environment that allows you to thrive. Sometimes changing your surroundings changes your perspective in ways you never expected.

Meanwhile, Saturn’s retrograde in Aries turns your attention inward, asking you to reflect on the beliefs, fears or unconscious patterns that may be influencing your decisions. Not every obstacle is external. Some are old stories we’ve repeated for so long they’ve started sounding like facts. Saturn invites you to question them.

The timing is no coincidence. This Full Moon arrives just weeks before the Solar Eclipse in Leo, meaning the realisations unfolding now are likely to become the foundation for much bigger changes in the weeks ahead. Think of this as the conversation before the decision. The moment where everything begins to make sense, even if you don’t act on it immediately.

GEMINI

If you’ve been waiting for a sign that it’s time to think bigger, this Full Moon may be it.

For Gemini Rising, the Aquarius Full Moon illuminates your ninth house of expansion, travel, higher learning and perspective—the part of your chart that reminds you life is always larger than your current circumstances. Full Moons bring clarity, and this one has a way of revealing just how much your thinking has evolved over the past year. A belief you’ve held, a plan you’ve been following or a version of your future you’ve been clinging to may suddenly feel too small. Sometimes the biggest journey is changing your mind.

Making this lunation even more significant, the Sun joins Jupiter in Leo on the very same day, energising your third house of communication, ideas and connection. Conversations carry weight now. A piece of news, an unexpected introduction or even a passing comment could spark something much bigger than it first appears. Jupiter has a way of making ordinary moments feel quietly life-changing, as though the right words arrive at exactly the right time. Pay attention to what captures your curiosity. It may be pointing you towards your next chapter.

Meanwhile, Saturn’s retrograde in Aries asks you to reflect on your long-term goals and the people you’re building them alongside. Over the coming months, you may begin to recognise which friendships, collaborations or communities genuinely support your growth—and which belong to an earlier version of yourself. Not everyone is meant to accompany you into every season of your life.

The timing matters. This Full Moon arrives just weeks before the Solar Eclipse in Leo, meaning the conversations, ideas and realisations surfacing now are unlikely to end here. Think of this as the first sentence of a story that’s only just beginning. By eclipse season, you’ll have a much clearer sense of where it’s leading.

CANCER

If you’ve sensed that something is changing beneath the surface, you’re right.

For Cancer Rising, the Aquarius Full Moon illuminates your eighth house of transformation, intimacy and shared resources—the part of your chart that asks what you’re ready to release, and what you’re finally ready to trust. Full Moons have a way of exposing the emotional undercurrents we’ve been trying to ignore. This one isn’t here to create drama. It’s here to create honesty. Sometimes freedom doesn’t arrive because something new begins. Sometimes it arrives because something old finally ends.

Making this lunation even more significant, the Sun joins Jupiter in Leo on the very same day, activating your second house of money, self-worth and personal resources. As one part of your chart encourages you to let go, another reminds you of what you’re gaining. This could bring encouraging developments around finances or work, but the deeper invitation is to recognise your own value—not through what you achieve, but through what you believe you deserve. After all, it’s difficult to build an abundant life while quietly believing you should settle for less.

Meanwhile, Saturn’s retrograde in Aries turns your attention towards your career and long-term ambitions. Over the months ahead, you’ll be asked to reconsider the path you’re climbing. Not because you’re heading in the wrong direction, but because success has a way of changing shape as we do. The question isn’t simply whether you’re making progress. It’s whether you’re making progress towards a life that still feels like yours.

The timing couldn’t be more significant. This Full Moon arrives just weeks before the Solar Eclipse in Leo, making it a threshold moment between one chapter and the next. The emotional clarity you gain now becomes the foundation for the decisions you’ll make during eclipse season. Think of this lunation as clearing the room before you begin furnishing it differently.

LEO

If you’ve felt as though your life has been building towards something without quite knowing what it is, this Full Moon could provide the missing piece.

For Leo Rising, the Aquarius Full Moon illuminates your seventh house of relationships, partnerships and commitment, bringing an important dynamic into focus. Full Moons reveal what’s been developing beneath the surface, and this one asks you to look honestly at the people you’re building your life alongside. Whether in love, friendship or business, clarity arrives around who is growing with you—and who may be growing in a different direction. The right relationship doesn’t ask you to become less of yourself. It gives you the confidence to become more.

Adding even greater significance to the day, the Sun joins Jupiter in Leo in your first house of identity, confidence and new beginnings. This is one of the most expansive and fortunate alignments you’ll experience all year, placing the spotlight firmly on you. Opportunities to step into a bigger version of yourself begin to emerge, but they require something in return: the willingness to stop introducing yourself as the person you used to be. After all, there comes a point when outgrowing your old life is no longer the difficult part. The difficult part is believing you’re allowed to live the new one.

Meanwhile, Saturn’s retrograde in Aries invites you to reconsider your beliefs about the future. Over the coming months, you may find yourself questioning long-held assumptions, changing direction or discovering that the life you once imagined has quietly evolved into something entirely different. Growth doesn’t always happen because the destination changes. Sometimes it happens because your view of the horizon does.

The timing feels especially important. This Full Moon arrives just weeks before the Solar Eclipse in Leo, making it less of an ending than a turning point. The conversations, realisations and decisions emerging now are preparing you for a powerful personal reset. Think of this lunation as the mirror before the doorway. First, you see yourself clearly. Then you decide who walks through.

VIRGO

If you’ve been feeling as though life has become a little too busy to hear yourself think, this Full Moon offers a moment of clarity.

For Virgo Rising, the Aquarius Full Moon illuminates your sixth house of work, wellbeing and daily routines, shining a light on the habits, commitments and responsibilities that quietly shape your life. Full Moons reveal what’s no longer sustainable, and this one asks an important question: are your daily choices supporting the future you’re trying to create—or simply helping you survive the present? After all, a life isn’t changed by what happens once. It’s changed by what happens every day.

Making this lunation even more significant, the Sun joins Jupiter in Leo on the very same day, activating your twelfth house of rest, healing and closure. While one part of your chart encourages you to refine your routines, another reminds you that not every problem can be solved by doing more. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is step back. To rest. To let an old chapter end without feeling the need to rewrite it one last time. Not everything needs fixing. Some things simply need releasing.

Meanwhile, Saturn’s retrograde in Aries turns your attention towards trust, vulnerability and the emotional investments you’re making. Over the months ahead, you’ll begin to see more clearly where your energy is being exchanged fairly—and where it isn’t. Whether emotionally, financially or psychologically, Saturn asks you to stop carrying burdens that were never entirely yours.

The timing matters. This Full Moon arrives just weeks before the Solar Eclipse in Leo, making it the quiet inhale before a much bigger exhale. The changes unfolding now may seem subtle, but they’re preparing you for a significant new chapter when eclipse season arrives. Think of this as clearing the desk before beginning the work that really matters.

LIBRA

If life has felt a little too serious lately, this Full Moon reminds you that joy isn’t something you stumble upon. It’s something you make room for.

For Libra Rising, the Aquarius Full Moon illuminates your fifth house of creativity, romance and self-expression, bringing your attention back to the parts of life that can’t be measured by productivity. Full Moons reveal what’s been quietly growing beneath the surface, and this one asks whether you’ve been giving yourself permission to pursue what genuinely lights you up—or simply doing what’s expected of you. Sometimes we don’t lose our spark. We just bury it beneath too many obligations.

Making this lunation even more significant, the Sun joins Jupiter in Leo on the very same day, activating your eleventh house of friendships, community and future aspirations. As one part of your chart encourages you to reconnect with your heart, another asks you to think bigger about your future. A new friendship, collaboration or opportunity could emerge through your wider network, reminding you that the right people don’t just open doors—they help you imagine rooms you didn’t know existed. The future has a curious way of arriving through other people. Pay attention to who crosses your path now.

Meanwhile, Saturn’s retrograde in Aries turns your focus towards your closest relationships. Over the coming months, you’ll be asked to consider what commitment really means, whether your partnerships feel balanced and whether you’ve been compromising so much that you’ve begun losing sight of yourself. Healthy relationships don’t ask you to disappear. They make it safer to be seen.

The timing feels especially important. This Full Moon arrives just weeks before the Solar Eclipse in Leo, making it the first ripple before a much larger wave. The conversations, connections and creative ideas emerging now are preparing you for a new chapter that will continue unfolding through eclipse season. Think of this as the invitation before the journey begins.

SCORPIO

If you’ve been so focused on what’s next that you’ve forgotten to check how you’re doing, this Full Moon brings you back to your foundations.

For Scorpio Rising, the Aquarius Full Moon illuminates your fourth house of home, family and emotional security, drawing your attention to the private parts of your life that quietly influence everything else. Full Moons reveal what has been building beneath the surface, and this one asks whether the life you’re creating outwardly is being supported by what exists behind closed doors. A house can look complete from the street. That doesn’t mean it feels like home.

Making this lunation even more significant, the Sun joins Jupiter in Leo on the very same day, activating your tenth house of career, ambition and public life. As one part of your chart shines a light on your inner world, another expands your professional one. Opportunities to step into greater visibility, responsibility or recognition may begin to emerge—but they’ll ask you to build success on foundations that can actually support it. After all, it’s difficult to enjoy reaching the top if you’ve spent the entire climb feeling disconnected from yourself.

Meanwhile, Saturn’s retrograde in Aries turns your attention towards your work, routines and wellbeing. Over the coming months, you’ll be invited to rethink the habits that shape your everyday life. Are they helping you build the future you want, or simply helping you keep up? Saturn reminds you that discipline isn’t about doing more. It’s about making sure what you’re doing still matters.

The timing couldn’t be more significant. This Full Moon arrives just weeks before the Solar Eclipse in Leo, making it the emotional groundwork for a much bigger professional chapter. The insights that surface now—about home, family or what truly makes you feel secure—will shape the decisions you make as eclipse season unfolds.

SAGITTARIUS

If you’ve been waiting for life to feel bigger again, this Full Moon reminds you that sometimes the world changes the moment your perspective does.

For Sagittarius Rising, the Aquarius Full Moon illuminates your third house of communication, ideas and everyday connections, bringing an important conversation, decision or realisation into focus. Full Moons reveal what has been quietly taking shape beneath the surface, and this one has a way of helping you see a situation differently. The answer you’ve been looking for may not come through a grand revelation. It may arrive disguised as an ordinary conversation.

Making this lunation even more significant, the Sun joins Jupiter in Leo on the very same day, activating your ninth house of travel, growth and possibility. Jupiter is your ruling planet, so whenever it’s involved, you tend to feel its influence more deeply than most. This alignment expands your appetite for adventure, learning and new experiences, reminding you that the future rarely changes while you’re standing in the same place—physically or mentally. Sometimes all it takes is one new idea to outgrow an old life.

Meanwhile, Saturn’s retrograde in Aries asks you to take a more thoughtful approach to the things that bring you joy. Over the coming months, you’ll be invited to reflect on your creative projects, your romantic life and the ways you express yourself. Have you been editing yourself to fit other people’s expectations? Or have you been giving yourself permission to create a life that actually feels like your own? Joy isn’t something you find. It’s something you stop talking yourself out of.

The timing feels especially significant. This Full Moon arrives just weeks before the Solar Eclipse in Leo, making it the first spark before a much bigger expansion. The conversations, invitations and ideas emerging now are laying the groundwork for the opportunities that eclipse season will bring. Think of this as the map unfolding just before the journey begins.

CAPRICORN

If you’ve been measuring your progress by how much you’ve accomplished, this Full Moon asks a different question. How much of yourself have you been carrying along the way?

For Capricorn Rising, the Aquarius Full Moon illuminates your second house of money, self-worth and personal values, bringing clarity to what you truly value—and whether your life reflects it. Full Moons reveal what’s been quietly accumulating beneath the surface, and this one may coincide with an important financial decision, a shift in your relationship with work or, perhaps more significantly, a realisation about what your time and energy are actually worth. After all, the things we value most rarely fit neatly on a balance sheet.

Making this lunation even more significant, the Sun joins Jupiter in Leo on the very same day, activating your eighth house of transformation, shared resources and emotional intimacy. As one part of your chart asks what belongs to you, another asks what you’re ready to share, release or receive. There is an invitation here to let go of the belief that strength means doing everything alone. Sometimes the most transformative thing we can do is allow ourselves to be supported. Trust is a bridge. It can only be built from both sides.

Meanwhile, Saturn—your ruling planet—has just stationed retrograde in Aries, turning your attention towards home, family and the foundations of your life. Over the coming months, you’ll be asked to reconsider what security really means. Is it found in achievement alone, or in creating a life that feels steady enough to come home to? Saturn reminds you that the strongest foundations aren’t always the ones everyone else can see.

The timing couldn’t be more significant. This Full Moon arrives just weeks before the Solar Eclipse in Leo, making it a quiet turning point before a much deeper transformation begins. The conversations you have about money, trust, relationships or self-worth now are likely to echo well into eclipse season. Think of this as taking stock before making a significant investment—not just financially, but emotionally too.

AQUARIUS

If you’ve felt as though you’ve been outgrowing your life without quite knowing what comes next, this Full Moon offers a rare moment of clarity.

For Aquarius Rising, the Full Moon falls in your first house of identity, self and personal direction, making this one of the most significant lunations of your year. Full Moons illuminate what’s ready to be seen, and in your own sign, the spotlight turns towards you. Not the version of yourself you’ve spent years explaining. The one that’s quietly been emerging beneath the surface all along. Sometimes change doesn’t begin when the world sees you differently. It begins when you do.

Making this lunation even more significant, the Sun joins Jupiter in Leo on the very same day, activating your seventh house of relationships and partnerships. As you’re being asked to redefine who you are, the people closest to you inevitably become part of that story. A relationship may deepen, evolve or reveal something important about the role it plays in your future. The right people won’t ask you to stay the same simply because it’s more comfortable for them. Love, friendship and partnership all have a way of acting like mirrors. They show us the parts of ourselves we’ve forgotten to look at.

Meanwhile, Saturn’s retrograde in Aries asks you to reconsider the stories you’ve been telling yourself. Over the coming months, your thinking, communication and mindset begin a quieter process of refinement. You may realise that some of your oldest limitations weren’t facts at all—they were conclusions you reached a long time ago, and never thought to revisit.

The timing feels especially important. This Full Moon arrives just weeks before the Solar Eclipse in Leo, making it the moment you recognise how much you’ve changed before the next chapter officially begins. The realisations that arrive now—about your identity, your relationships and the direction you’re heading—become the foundation for everything eclipse season has in store.

PISCES

If you’ve been carrying more than you’ve been saying, this Full Moon offers an opportunity to put some of it down.

For Pisces Rising, the Aquarius Full Moon illuminates your twelfth house of rest, healing and the subconscious—the most private part of your chart. Full Moons reveal what has been quietly unfolding beneath the surface, and this one asks you to acknowledge the emotional patterns, fears or expectations you’ve outgrown. Not everything weighing on you belongs in your future. Some chapters don’t end with a goodbye. They end the moment you stop reading them.

Making this lunation even more significant, the Sun joins Jupiter in Leo on the very same day, activating your sixth house of work, wellbeing and daily routines. While one part of your chart encourages release, another asks what you want to build in its place. The small decisions you make now—how you care for yourself, where you focus your energy, the habits you choose to keep—have the potential to create lasting change. A meaningful life is rarely built through dramatic gestures. More often, it’s built in the quiet rituals nobody else sees.

Meanwhile, Saturn’s retrograde in Aries turns your attention towards your relationship with money, security and self-worth. Over the coming months, you’ll be invited to rethink what truly makes you feel safe. Is it what you own, what you earn, or the confidence that you’ll always be able to find your footing? Saturn reminds you that the strongest sense of security is the one you create from within.

The timing couldn’t be more significant. This Full Moon arrives just weeks before the Solar Eclipse in Leo, making it the exhale before a powerful new beginning. What you’re releasing now is creating space for the routines, opportunities and lifestyle shifts that eclipse season is about to introduce. Think of this as clearing the canvas before the first brushstroke.

This week brings together two very different pieces of astrology. On July 29, the Sun joins Jupiter in Leo, one of the most optimistic and expansive alignments of the year. Leo is associated with creativity, confidence and self-expression, while Jupiter amplifies whatever it touches, encouraging growth rather than restraint. Together, they ask where you’ve been playing small, not because you lack ability, but because you’ve become accustomed to taking up less space than you need.

Just hours later, the Aquarius Full Moon shifts the focus. If the Sun-Jupiter conjunction is about personal expansion, the Full Moon asks what that growth means in the context of your wider life. Aquarius is future-oriented. It looks beyond immediate desires and asks whether your habits, relationships and long-term goals still reflect who you’re becoming.

Taken together, these transits create an interesting tension. It’s one thing to know what excites you. It’s another to build a life that can actually support it. This week’s astrology isn’t just about feeling inspired; it’s about recognising where your external life needs to catch up with your internal growth.

The signs most affected will be the fixed signs—Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius—but everyone will feel this combination somewhere in their chart. Pay attention to what feels bigger than it did a week ago, and equally, to what suddenly feels too small.

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We’re all constantly shedding identities. The version of you who got through one chapter of life is not always the version of you who can lead you into the next. Growth is strange because it rarely feels like becoming someone new. At first, it often feels like losing something familiar; a role you’ve played, a pattern you’ve repeated or a version of yourself that once kept you safe.

This is the wisdom of the lunar nodes. On 26 July 2026, the lunar nodes shift into Aquarius and Leo, beginning a new 18-month cycle that will last until 26 March 2028. The lunar nodes are not planets. They are points in the sky that describe the direction of our collective evolution. The South Node represents what is familiar: the skills, habits, identities and patterns we know instinctively. The North Node represents where we are growing: the qualities we are being invited to develop, even when they feel unfamiliar.

The North Node often feels uncomfortable because growth requires us to enter territory we haven’t mastered yet. And that is the lesson: you can’t become someone new while constantly trying to remain who you used to be.

The Leo–Aquarius axis moves us from being seen to making an impact, and in the process asks us a loaded question; how do I honour my individuality while still belonging to something bigger than myself? If Leo asks: what makes me unique? and Aquarius asks: how can my uniqueness contribute to something beyond myself? The imbalance between these two energies can look like needing constant recognition or disconnecting from ourselves in order to belong. This nodal shift invites us to find the middle ground: not shrinking ourselves to fit in, and not needing applause to know we matter.

The South Node, whether you’re conscious of it or not, is the identity you’re ready to outgrow. Change doesn’t happen in your comfort zone and that’s where the North Node comes in and asks you to practice qualities you have, that don’t come naturally yet. Think of it like learning on the job; you embellished your resume and you know you can fulfill the description, but you need a little time to become someone your past self wouldn’t recognize.

This shift will be different for everyone (depending on your rising sign), but the houses that are about to be activated will show where you’re being asked to release old patterns and step into a new version of yourself.

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Happy Leo Season! Just as the mood collectively shifts and we finish up Cancer Season, something exceptionally rare unfolds in the sky. Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto each arrive at four degrees of their respective signs (19 - 24 July). This pattern has been associated with moments when history—and our individual lives—begin changing direction.

On 22 July, the Sun enters Leo, shifting the collective focus from emotional protection towards courage, creativity and self-expression. Leo season asks a deceptively simple question: What would you do if you weren’t so busy trying to be who everyone else expects?

The very next day, Mercury stations direct in Cancer (23 July), lifting the mental fog that has accompanied recent weeks. Conversations begin to flow again. Decisions become easier. The things you’ve been turning over in your mind finally begin settling into place.

On 26 July, Saturn begins its retrograde in Aries, slowing us down for a different reason. This isn’t about delays. It’s about intention. Saturn asks whether the life you’re building still belongs to the person you’ve become—or whether you’ve been following a blueprint that no longer feels like your own.

By the end of the month, optimism returns. On 29 July, the Sun meets Jupiter in Leo, one of the most hopeful alignments of the year. It reminds us that confidence isn’t something we’re born with. It’s something we build each time we choose ourselves despite uncertainty. That same day, the Full Moon in Aquarius shines a light on the balance between individuality and belonging, inviting us to consider where we’ve been trying too hard to fit into places we’ve already outgrown.

As August unfolds, the pace quickens. Venus returns home to Libra on 6 August, softening relationships and reminding us that beauty often lives in balance rather than perfection. Mercury enters Leo on 9 August, encouraging us to speak with greater confidence and stop apologising for taking up space. Then, on 11 August, Mars enters Cancer, asking us to act from emotional intelligence rather than impulse.

The centrepiece arrives on 12 August with the Solar Eclipse in Leo—a powerful beginning that asks us to step into a version of ourselves we’ve perhaps been rehearsing quietly for some time. Four days later, on 15 August, Mercury meets Jupiter in Leo, expanding ideas, conversations and opportunities that have been waiting for the right moment to emerge. Together, these transits tell one story. Not that everything changes overnight. But that the second half of the year begins asking different things of us.

In-depth horoscopes for each rising sign, below.

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If the past few weeks have felt slower than expected, this week offers a noticeable shift in pace. You may not find yourself with every answer overnight, but there’s a growing sense that the fog is beginning to lift. Decisions that once felt complicated become easier to navigate. Conversations that have been circling without resolution start to move forward. After a period of reflection, life begins asking for action again.

The week begins with the Sun entering Leo on 22 July, marking the start of a new astrological season. Leo invites us to reconnect with confidence, creativity and the parts of ourselves that feel most alive. After Cancer season’s focus on emotional security and self-protection, Leo reminds us that growth also comes from taking risks, expressing ourselves honestly and allowing ourselves to be seen. Remember that Jupiter is moving through Leo, so there’s a bigger emphasis on the Leo ruled area of your chart now and over the coming 12 months; which means Leo Season could highlight the themes that are going to show up more strongly, over the coming year.

Just one day later, Mercury stations direct in Cancer, bringing an end to weeks of delays, misunderstandings and second-guessing. While Mercury may take a little time to regain its usual momentum, the shift is significant. Conversations begin to flow more naturally, decisions feel less emotionally charged, and plans that have been waiting in the wings can finally begin moving forward. If you’ve been questioning your instincts, this week helps you reconnect with your own inner certainty.

The week’s final shift arrives on 26 July, when Saturn stations retrograde in Aries. Unlike Mercury, Saturn’s retrogrades tend to unfold more quietly. Rather than creating external disruption, they encourage us to examine the foundations we’re building. Aries is associated with independence, courage and initiative, and Saturn’s retrograde asks an important question: Are you moving forward with intention, or simply because you’re afraid of standing still?

Read on to discover what this week’s astrology means for you, specifically—including the opportunities to embrace, the conversations to have and the areas of life where momentum is finally returning. Horoscopes for each rising sign, below.

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If you’ve felt like life has been on pause, you’re not alone. Perhaps plans have stalled just as they were beginning to take shape. Conversations have gone in circles without resolution. Opportunities have felt close enough to touch, yet somehow remained just out of reach. It’s been a season of waiting, reassessing and wondering why things haven’t moved forward in the way you expected.

Astrologically, this is often the feeling that surrounds eclipse season. The weeks leading up to eclipses can feel like a period of transition—where old patterns begin to lose their grip before new ones have fully formed. It can feel uncomfortable because we’re often being asked to release certainty before we have a clear picture of what comes next. The stillness isn’t empty; it’s a period of adjustment, reflection and change beneath the surface.

Then August arrives.

The New Moon Solar Eclipse in Leo on 12 August marks the beginning of a new chapter. In astrology, solar eclipses are associated with new beginnings, shifts in direction and moments that encourage us to step outside familiar patterns. In Leo, this eclipse draws attention to confidence, creativity, self-expression and the courage to be seen. It asks us to consider where we’ve been holding back—and what could happen if we allowed ourselves to take up more space.

Two weeks later, the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces on 28 August brings a different kind of transformation. Where Leo encourages us to move forward, Pisces encourages us to reflect and release. This eclipse highlights the emotional patterns, expectations and attachments that may no longer support who we’re becoming. Growth often requires letting go—not because something was wrong, but because we’ve evolved beyond it.

These eclipses also arrive alongside one of the most significant astrological shifts of the year: Jupiter’s journey through Leo, beginning a twelve-month cycle centred around expansion, confidence and creative growth. Jupiter is associated with growth and opportunity, and in Leo it encourages us to invest in our talents, express ourselves more openly and reconsider where we’ve been playing smaller than we need to. After a period of caution or uncertainty, this transit invites a renewed sense of possibility.

Adding to the shift, Mercury’s second retrograde of 2026 will have come to an end by eclipse season. The weeks before August may have encouraged reflection, revision and a closer look at decisions that needed more time. As Mercury moves direct, clarity begins to return. Conversations become easier, plans regain momentum and ideas that have been developing quietly can finally move forward. Taken together, these transits tell one story: The period of waiting is beginning to shift.

What felt like a delay may have been an opportunity to reassess. What felt like uncertainty may have been a sign that something needed to change before moving ahead. Sometimes the pause isn’t a sign that you’re stuck—it’s a sign that you’re preparing for a direction that fits you better. This eclipse season isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about recognising what has changed within you—and having the confidence to move accordingly.

Here’s what this eclipse season means for you specifically, and the areas of life where you may feel its influence most strongly.

Horoscopes for each rising sign, below.

ARIES

If there’s one thing Aries Rising isn’t known for, it’s standing still. You’re wired to take action, solve problems and move towards what excites you. So when life slows down, it can feel deeply unsettling—as though no matter how much effort you put in, nothing quite gains traction.

But this pause hasn’t been without purpose.

The months leading up to eclipse season may have challenged your sense of direction. Projects stalled. Motivation fluctuated. Relationships required more patience than usual. You may even have found yourself questioning goals that once felt certain. Rather than seeing this as lost time, consider it a period of reassessment. Sometimes we have to stop moving before we can be sure we’re heading in the right direction.

By the time eclipse season arrives, Mercury will also be moving direct in Cancer, bringing greater clarity to your home life and emotional foundations. Conversations that have been postponed become easier to have. Decisions around family, living arrangements or your long-term sense of security begin to feel less complicated. What has felt emotionally tangled starts to untangle.

The Solar Eclipse in Leo highlights your fifth house of creativity, romance and self-expression, encouraging you to reconnect with the parts of yourself that have been pushed aside by responsibility or routine. This isn’t about seeking attention; it’s about rediscovering what genuinely energises you. Whether that’s a creative pursuit, a relationship, or simply making more room for enjoyment, this eclipse asks a simple question: What makes life feel meaningful to you?

With Jupiter now in Leo for the next twelve months, this becomes a longer-term theme rather than a fleeting moment. Growth is likely to come through taking yourself—and your talents—more seriously. You may find yourself saying yes to opportunities that previously felt out of reach, becoming more visible in your work, or investing in passions that you’ve long treated as hobbies. Confidence doesn’t arrive overnight, but it does grow every time you act despite uncertainty.

Then, on 28 August, the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces turns your attention inward. Activating your twelfth house, it offers an opportunity to recognise the habits, fears or unconscious patterns that have quietly shaped your decisions. Letting go isn’t always dramatic. Sometimes it’s as simple as noticing the story you’ve been telling yourself—and deciding it no longer fits.

If the first half of the year has felt slow, this eclipse season helps explain why. You weren’t simply waiting for life to change. You were changing your relationship with yourself.

TAURUS

For someone who values stability, the past few months may have felt unusually unsettled. Not necessarily because everything has fallen apart, but because the things you’ve always relied on—your routines, your plans, even your sense of certainty—haven’t offered the same reassurance they once did.

If you’ve felt more emotional, more reflective or less motivated than usual, there’s a reason. Before we build something new, we often have to acknowledge what no longer feels like home.

By the time eclipse season arrives, Mercury will also be moving direct in Cancer, bringing clarity to your third house of communication, learning and everyday life. Conversations that have been delayed can finally move forward. Misunderstandings begin to clear, decisions become easier to make, and you may find yourself expressing thoughts and feelings you’ve struggled to put into words. If you’ve been second-guessing yourself, confidence in your own voice starts to return.

The Solar Eclipse in Leo activates your fourth house of home, family and emotional foundations. This isn’t simply about where you live—it’s about what makes you feel grounded. Over the coming months, you may feel called to redefine your relationship with family, create a home that better reflects who you are today, or establish stronger emotional boundaries. For some, this may coincide with a move, a renovation or changes within the family. For others, the transformation is quieter but no less significant: finally creating a sense of security that comes from within rather than from external circumstances.

With Jupiter now in Leo for the next twelve months, these themes continue to grow. This is an opportunity to build a life that feels supportive rather than simply familiar. The choices you make around your home, your family and your emotional wellbeing now have the potential to shape the next chapter in lasting ways. Sometimes growth doesn’t ask you to chase more—it asks you to strengthen your foundations first.

Then, on 28 August, the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces illuminates your eleventh house of friendships, community and future aspirations. You may begin to recognise which relationships have evolved with you—and which you’ve outgrown. Not every friendship is meant to last forever, and not every goal you set years ago still deserves your energy. This eclipse encourages you to let go of outdated expectations and make space for people and possibilities that reflect who you’re becoming.

If you’ve been searching for certainty, this eclipse season offers something more valuable. It reminds you that real security doesn’t come from everything staying the same. It comes from knowing you can adapt when life asks you to grow.

GEMINI

If you’ve felt as though your thoughts have been moving faster than your life, you’re not alone. As someone who thrives on momentum, ideas and connection, the past few months may have been frustrating. Plans have shifted, conversations have gone in circles, and decisions that once felt straightforward have become unexpectedly complicated.

Rather than pushing for answers, you’ve been asked to slow down long enough to ask better questions.

By the time eclipse season arrives, Mercury—your ruling planet—will also be moving direct in Cancer, bringing welcome clarity to your second house of money, values and self-worth. Financial decisions that have been delayed can begin moving forward, while uncertainty around work, income or your next steps starts to ease. Just as importantly, you’re likely to feel more confident in recognising your own value—not just what you do, but what you bring to the table.

The Solar Eclipse in Leo lights up your third house of communication, learning and new ideas, marking the beginning of an exciting intellectual chapter. This is an ideal time to launch a project, begin a course, write, teach, network or share your voice more confidently. If you’ve been sitting on an idea, waiting for the right moment, this eclipse suggests it’s time to stop overthinking and start putting it into the world.

With Jupiter now in Leo for the next twelve months, your curiosity becomes one of your greatest strengths. Opportunities are likely to come through conversations, introductions and the willingness to say yes to experiences that broaden your perspective. The more you communicate, learn and connect, the more doors are likely to open. This isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about trusting that your voice deserves to be heard.

Then, on 28 August, the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces shines a light on your tenth house of career, reputation and long-term ambitions. You may find yourself questioning what success really means and whether the path you’ve been following still reflects your priorities. For some, this marks the culmination of a professional chapter. For others, it’s a shift in how you want to be recognised. Either way, you’re being encouraged to build a career that’s aligned with your values, rather than one that’s simply expected of you.

If the first half of the year has felt uncertain, this eclipse season begins to reconnect the dots. The ideas you’ve been refining, the conversations you’ve been having and the questions you’ve been asking are all leading somewhere. Now it’s time to trust your voice—and let it take you there.

CANCER

The past few months may have felt deeply personal. As someone who instinctively looks after others, you’ve likely been carrying more than your fair share—emotionally, mentally or practically. But somewhere along the way, you may have realised that constantly meeting everyone else’s needs has left very little space for your own.

This hasn’t been a season of standing still. It’s been a season of redefining what truly matters.

By the time eclipse season arrives, Mercury will also be moving direct in Cancer, bringing welcome clarity to your first house of identity, direction and self-expression. If you’ve spent recent weeks questioning your decisions or struggling to articulate how you really feel, that uncertainty begins to lift. You’ll have a stronger sense of who you are, what you want and how you want to move forward. Others are also more likely to hear—and understand—you.

The Solar Eclipse in Leo activates your second house of income, resources and self-worth, encouraging you to take a fresh look at your relationship with money and the value you place on yourself. This isn’t simply about earning more—it’s about recognising that your time, skills and energy deserve to be valued. New financial opportunities could emerge, or you may feel ready to ask for the promotion, raise or recognition you’ve been quietly hoping for. Just as importantly, this eclipse invites you to examine whether your sense of worth has become too dependent on external validation.

With Jupiter now in Leo for the next twelve months, this becomes a year of building greater confidence in what you have to offer. Growth is likely to come through investing in yourself, strengthening your financial foundations and making decisions that reflect your long-term security rather than short-term comfort. The more you recognise your own value, the more others are likely to recognise it too.

Then, on 28 August, the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces illuminates your ninth house of growth, perspective and possibility. You may find yourself letting go of beliefs, expectations or assumptions that no longer fit the person you’re becoming. This is a powerful time for learning, travel, higher education or simply seeing your life through a different lens. Sometimes the biggest shift isn’t a change in circumstances—it’s a change in perspective.

If you’ve been waiting to feel more certain about yourself, this eclipse season offers a turning point. You’re no longer being asked to prove your worth. You’re being asked to trust it.

LEO

If life has felt quieter than usual, don’t mistake that for a lack of progress. As someone who naturally leads from the front, you may have found the slower pace of recent months uncomfortable. Plans may have stalled, your confidence may have wavered, or you’ve simply felt less certain about what comes next.

Rather than pushing ahead, you’ve been asked to pause long enough to reconnect with yourself before stepping into a new chapter.

By the time eclipse season arrives, Mercury will also be moving direct in Cancer, bringing clarity to your twelfth house of reflection, healing and the subconscious. Recent weeks may have stirred old memories, unresolved emotions or lingering doubts, but as Mercury moves forward, so do you. What once felt confusing begins to make sense, allowing you to leave the past where it belongs and move into this next phase with greater emotional clarity.

The Solar Eclipse in Leo falls in your first house of identity, self-image and personal direction, making this one of the most significant eclipses you’ll experience. This is the beginning of a new personal cycle—an opportunity to redefine how you see yourself and how you want to show up in the world. Whether you’re changing careers, reinventing your style, prioritising your wellbeing or simply becoming more comfortable in your own skin, this eclipse marks a fresh start that begins with you.

With Jupiter now in Leo for the next twelve months, this transformation has room to grow. Jupiter expands whatever it touches, bringing opportunities for personal growth, greater visibility and renewed confidence. You may find yourself stepping into leadership roles, attracting new opportunities or feeling more willing to take chances that once seemed too risky. The emphasis isn’t on becoming someone different—it’s on becoming more fully yourself.

Then, on 28 August, the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces activates your eighth house of shared resources, vulnerability and emotional transformation. This is an invitation to release what you’ve been holding onto out of fear rather than intention. That could mean changing your relationship with money, setting healthier boundaries, or letting go of emotional patterns that have quietly shaped your decisions for years. Real confidence isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about trusting yourself enough to face the questions.

If the first half of the year has felt like life was preparing you behind the scenes, this eclipse season reveals why. You’re entering a chapter where your greatest advantage isn’t working harder or proving yourself to others. It’s having the confidence to take up space as the person you’ve already become.

VIRGO

If the past few months have felt uncertain, it’s likely because you’ve been trying to solve a problem that couldn’t be fixed through planning alone. As someone who finds comfort in organisation and forward momentum, not having a clear roadmap can feel unsettling. Yet this period hasn’t been about finding all the answers—it’s been about learning to become more comfortable with the unknown.

Sometimes growth begins when we stop trying to control every outcome.

By the time eclipse season arrives, Mercury—your ruling planet—will also be moving direct in Cancer, bringing greater clarity to your eleventh house of friendships, community and future aspirations. Conversations with friends or colleagues begin to move forward, collaborative projects regain momentum, and you’ll have a clearer sense of who you want beside you as you move into your next chapter. The goals that once felt distant start to feel achievable again.

The Solar Eclipse in Leo activates your twelfth house of rest, healing and the subconscious, making this a more reflective eclipse than it first appears. Rather than pushing for external change, you’re being encouraged to step back and notice what’s happening beneath the surface. Old fears, limiting beliefs or habits that have quietly influenced your decisions may finally become clear. This is an opportunity to release what has been draining your energy so you can move forward with greater intention.

With Jupiter now in Leo for the next twelve months, this becomes a year of inner growth. While others may be focused on visible achievements, your greatest progress is likely to happen behind the scenes. Prioritising your mental wellbeing, developing a spiritual practice, working through old patterns or simply giving yourself permission to slow down could prove more transformative than constantly striving for the next milestone. Sometimes the most important work is the work no one else sees.

Then, on 28 August, the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces illuminates your seventh house of partnerships and close relationships. Whether romantic, professional or deeply personal, this eclipse encourages you to look honestly at the connections in your life. Some relationships may deepen through greater understanding, while others may reveal they’ve reached a natural turning point. Healthy relationships aren’t built on perfection—they’re built on honesty, reciprocity and shared growth.

If you’ve been waiting for certainty before making your next move, this eclipse season offers a different perspective. You don’t need to have every detail figured out. You simply need to trust that the version of you emerging from this season is wiser than the one who entered it.

LIBRA

The past few months may have left you feeling caught between keeping the peace and honouring what you really want. As someone who naturally weighs every option and considers everyone else’s perspective, you may have found yourself delaying decisions, hoping the right answer would eventually become obvious.

But clarity doesn’t always come from thinking harder.

Sometimes it comes from recognising that you’ve already outgrown the version of yourself that was trying to keep everyone happy.

By the time eclipse season arrives, Mercury will also be moving direct in Cancer, bringing greater clarity to your tenth house of career, reputation and long-term ambitions. Professional conversations begin moving again, decisions around your next steps become easier to make, and you may feel more confident about the direction you’re heading. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to step into greater responsibility or visibility, that moment may be closer than you think.

The Solar Eclipse in Leo activates your eleventh house of friendships, community and future goals, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the people you surround yourself with and the vision you’re building for your future. You may find yourself joining new communities, collaborating with like-minded people or pursuing ambitions that once felt out of reach. Just as importantly, this eclipse encourages you to ask whether the people around you inspire your growth—or simply reflect who you used to be.

With Jupiter now in Leo for the next twelve months, your network becomes one of your greatest sources of opportunity. The connections you make, the conversations you have and the communities you invest in could open doors in ways you don’t expect. This is a year to think beyond what you can achieve alone. Growth comes through collaboration, shared ideas and surrounding yourself with people who challenge you to think bigger.

Then, on 28 August, the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces illuminates your sixth house of work, health and daily routines. It’s an opportunity to take an honest look at the habits that shape your everyday life. You may recognise that your schedule has become unsustainable, that you’ve been giving too much of your energy to obligations that no longer serve you, or that your wellbeing has slipped down your list of priorities. Small changes made now can have a lasting impact over the months ahead.

If the first half of the year has felt like life was asking you to wait, this eclipse season begins to show you why. Not every opportunity is meant to be pursued. The right ones become obvious when your choices start reflecting your values instead of other people’s expectations.

SCORPIO

The past few months may have tested your patience more than your resilience. As someone who prefers certainty, depth and a clear sense of purpose, you may have found yourself questioning where you’re heading and whether the path you’ve been working towards still feels right. When progress slows, it’s easy to assume something is wrong.

More often than not, it’s a sign that something needs to evolve before you can move forward.

By the time eclipse season arrives, Mercury will also be moving direct in Cancer, bringing greater clarity to your ninth house of growth, learning and future direction. If you’ve been weighing up a big decision—whether it’s travel, study, a legal matter or a shift in perspective—you’ll begin to see the bigger picture. Questions that once felt overwhelming become easier to answer, simply because you have more confidence in your own judgement.

The Solar Eclipse in Leo activates your tenth house of career, reputation and public life, marking the beginning of an important professional chapter. You may find yourself stepping into a leadership role, taking on greater responsibility or redefining what success means to you. This isn’t just about external recognition; it’s about building a career and a reputation that genuinely reflect your strengths and ambitions. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to make a bold move, this eclipse suggests the landscape is beginning to shift in your favour.

With Jupiter now in Leo for the next twelve months, your career and public profile become a major area of growth. Opportunities to lead, expand your influence or pursue long-term ambitions are likely to increase, but they’ll ask you to be more visible than you’re perhaps used to. Growth comes from allowing your expertise to be seen rather than keeping it behind the scenes.

Then, on 28 August, the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces illuminates your fifth house of creativity, romance and self-expression. While much of your attention has been focused on achievement, this eclipse reminds you that a fulfilling life also needs room for joy. You may reconnect with a creative passion, experience a shift in your romantic life or simply realise that you’ve been taking yourself too seriously. Success is important—but so is enjoying the life you’re working so hard to build.

If the first half of the year has felt like you were questioning your direction, this eclipse season offers a clearer sense of purpose. The next chapter isn’t about proving yourself. It’s about giving yourself permission to pursue a version of success that feels meaningful to you.

SAGITTARIUS

For someone who thrives on possibility, the past few months may have felt unusually restrictive. Plans may have been delayed, opportunities may not have unfolded as quickly as you’d hoped, or perhaps you’ve simply felt less certain about what comes next. When you’re used to looking towards the horizon, feeling stuck can be particularly frustrating.

But not every pause is a setback.

Sometimes it’s an opportunity to question whether you’re still chasing the goals that genuinely inspire you.

By the time eclipse season arrives, Mercury will also be moving direct in Cancer, bringing greater clarity to your eighth house of shared finances, emotional commitments and deeper transformation. Decisions involving money, investments or joint resources begin to feel less complicated, while conversations you’ve been avoiding become easier to have. More importantly, you’ll have a clearer understanding of where you’re investing your time, energy and trust—and whether those investments are truly being returned.

The Solar Eclipse in Leo activates your ninth house of travel, higher learning and personal growth, making this one of the most exciting eclipses of the year for you. A new chapter begins through experiences that expand your perspective, whether that’s travel, education, publishing, teaching or embracing a philosophy that changes the way you see the world. This eclipse isn’t asking you to escape your current life; it’s encouraging you to grow beyond the limitations you’ve unconsciously placed on yourself.

With Jupiter—your ruling planet—now in Leo for the next twelve months, this theme gathers momentum. You’re entering a year of expansion, optimism and opportunity, where saying yes to new experiences could open doors you never expected. The more willing you are to step outside your comfort zone, the more likely you are to discover opportunities that align with your long-term vision. Growth comes from remaining curious, not from having everything figured out.

Then, on 28 August, the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces illuminates your fourth house of home, family and emotional foundations. While your attention is naturally drawn to what’s next, this eclipse reminds you that it’s difficult to build an exciting future without feeling secure in the present. Changes within your home or family life may encourage you to redefine what stability means, creating stronger foundations from which to pursue your ambitions.

If the first half of the year has felt like your wings have been clipped, this eclipse season begins to restore your sense of momentum. The path ahead may not be the one you originally imagined. But it has the potential to take you somewhere even more meaningful.

CAPRICORN

If the past few months have felt slower than expected, it may be because life has been asking you to loosen your grip rather than tighten it. As someone who values structure, progress and long-term planning, delays can feel like lost time. But not every detour is a distraction. Sometimes it’s an opportunity to reassess what’s truly worth building.

This season hasn’t been about stopping your progress—it’s been about making sure you’re climbing the right mountain.

By the time eclipse season arrives, Mercury will also be moving direct in Cancer, bringing greater clarity to your seventh house of partnerships and one-to-one relationships. Conversations that have felt difficult or unresolved become easier to navigate, while misunderstandings begin to clear. Whether in your personal or professional life, you’ll have a better sense of where relationships are growing—and where greater honesty is needed.

The Solar Eclipse in Leo activates your eighth house of shared resources, vulnerability and transformation. This is a powerful invitation to examine what you’re holding onto, whether it’s financial obligations, emotional patterns or a need to remain in control. You may be making important decisions around shared finances, investments or long-term commitments, but just as significant is the inner work this eclipse encourages. Lasting growth often begins when we’re willing to be honest about what no longer serves us.

With Jupiter now in Leo for the next twelve months, this becomes a year of meaningful transformation. Rather than focusing on external achievements alone, you’re being encouraged to strengthen what sits beneath them—your resilience, your closest relationships and your ability to trust others. While that may not feel as tangible as career success, it’s the kind of growth that creates lasting stability.

Then, on 28 August, the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces illuminates your third house of communication, learning and everyday thinking. You may find yourself changing your perspective on a situation that’s been weighing on your mind, having an important conversation or letting go of beliefs that have quietly limited your confidence. Sometimes a single shift in mindset is enough to change the direction of everything that follows.

If the first half of the year has felt like life was asking you to slow down, this eclipse season begins to reveal the reason. Not all progress can be measured by what you’ve accomplished. Some of the most important growth happens in the decisions you make, the relationships you strengthen and the beliefs you’re finally ready to leave behind.

AQUARIUS

The past few months may have challenged your usual sense of independence. As someone who values freedom, perspective and the ability to do things your own way, you may have found yourself navigating situations that required more compromise, patience or emotional awareness than you expected.

You may have felt like life was asking you to consider others more deeply—but also to be more honest about what you need from the people around you.

This hasn’t been a loss of independence. It’s been a recalibration of connection.

By the time eclipse season arrives, Mercury will also be moving direct in Cancer, bringing greater clarity to your sixth house of work, routines and wellbeing. If your schedule has felt chaotic, motivation has fluctuated, or you’ve been questioning whether your daily life actually supports your goals, things begin to come back into focus. Conversations around work, responsibilities or health routines become easier to navigate, helping you create a structure that feels sustainable rather than restrictive.

The Solar Eclipse in Leo activates your seventh house of partnerships, marking the beginning of an important new chapter in your relationships. This can bring shifts in romantic partnerships, professional collaborations or the way you approach commitment more broadly. The focus isn’t simply on finding the right person—it’s on understanding what a healthy partnership looks like for the person you’ve become. The relationships that thrive now will be the ones built on mutual respect, honesty and room for both people to grow.

With Jupiter now in Leo for the next twelve months, partnerships become an area of expansion and opportunity. New connections may arrive through unexpected channels, existing relationships may deepen, or you may find yourself attracting people who help you see new possibilities. Jupiter asks you to recognise that independence and intimacy aren’t opposites—you don’t have to lose yourself to let someone in.

Then, on 28 August, the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces illuminates your second house of money, values and self-worth. This eclipse invites you to reassess what you truly value and whether your choices reflect those priorities. You may rethink your approach to finances, release scarcity-based thinking or recognise that your worth has never been tied solely to productivity or achievement.

If the first half of the year has felt like you were questioning where you stand, this eclipse season brings a clearer understanding of what—and who—you want beside you. You don’t have to choose between freedom and connection. The right relationships won’t limit your future. They’ll expand it.

PISCES

The past few months may have felt like a period of adjustment, where you’ve been trying to balance your responsibilities with your own need for rest, creativity and emotional space. As someone who is naturally intuitive and sensitive to your environment, you’ve likely noticed shifts before they became obvious—but knowing something is changing doesn’t always make the transition easier.

You’ve been learning that not every problem can be solved by giving more of yourself.

Sometimes the answer is creating more space for yourself.

By the time eclipse season arrives, Mercury will also be moving direct in Cancer, bringing greater clarity to your fifth house of creativity, romance, joy and self-expression. If you’ve felt disconnected from your passions, uncertain about a creative direction or hesitant to share something close to your heart, that hesitation begins to lift. Conversations around love, creativity or personal projects move forward, helping you reconnect with what genuinely brings you energy and enjoyment.

The Solar Eclipse in Leo activates your sixth house of work, routines and wellbeing, marking the beginning of a new chapter in how you organise your everyday life. This eclipse asks you to look closely at your habits: what supports you, what drains you and what needs to change. You may feel motivated to create healthier routines, improve your work-life balance or approach your responsibilities in a more sustainable way. The goal isn’t to become more productive at the expense of yourself—it’s to build a life that actually supports your wellbeing.

With Jupiter now in Leo for the next twelve months, this transformation has room to grow. Small changes in your daily routines can create significant improvements over time. This is a year to invest in your health, your skills and the systems that make your life easier. The more intentionally you structure your days, the more freedom you’ll create for the things that matter most.

Then, on 28 August, the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces illuminates your first house of identity, self-image and personal direction—making this a deeply personal turning point. This eclipse invites you to reflect on who you’ve been, who you’re becoming and what no longer feels authentic. You may feel ready to release an old version of yourself, whether that’s a role you’ve outgrown, expectations you’ve carried or a way of seeing yourself that no longer fits.

This isn’t about becoming someone completely different. It’s about recognising the parts of yourself that have been waiting to be acknowledged. If the first half of the year has felt like you’ve been quietly changing beneath the surface, eclipse season brings that transformation into focus. The next chapter isn’t asking you to lose your sensitivity. It’s asking you to trust it—and use it as your greatest source of clarity.

The Cancer New Moon on July 14 marks a moment of reflection—and reveals what still has influence over you.

Arriving alongside Mercury retrograde in Cancer, this lunation is less about starting from scratch and more about revisiting what has been quietly shaping your choices. Before you move forward, something asks to be understood.

A conversation you keep replaying. A memory that suddenly feels significant. A relationship dynamic you’re beginning to recognise. What returns now is not necessarily asking for your attention because it needs to be repeated—it’s returning because there is something left to learn.

Cancer is the sign of emotional memory. It speaks to the experiences that form our sense of safety, belonging, and identity. It describes the patterns we inherit, the protections we build, and the beliefs we develop long before we realise they are influencing the way we move through life.

With Mercury retrograde moving through Cancer, the focus shifts from what happened to the meaning we made from it; because the facts rarely change, your interpretation does.

A rejection can become a belief that you are not chosen. An ending can become proof that you cannot trust. A difficult chapter can become a story about your limitations rather than your growth. But time has a way of revealing what we couldn’t see when we were inside the experience.

This New Moon offers a chance to update the narrative. Not by rewriting the past, but by understanding it from a different perspective. The version of you who experienced something may not be the same version of you who understands it now. That is where the shift happens.

Every New Moon marks the beginning of something. This one begins with a review: what emotional patterns, beliefs, and stories are you ready to stop carrying forward?

Horoscopes for each rising sign below…

ARIES

This Cancer New Moon brings your attention back to where you begin.

For Aries rising, the focus falls on your fourth house of home, family, roots, and emotional foundations. This is a part of your chart connected to the life you build behind closed doors—the place where you recharge, the people who shaped you, and the patterns you carry from the past.

With Mercury retrograde moving through the same area, something from your personal history may be asking to be revisited. A family dynamic you’re seeing differently. A conversation that needs another perspective. A realisation about what you actually need in order to feel secure.

Aries is often associated with forward motion. You know how to push ahead, take action, and create momentum. But this New Moon asks a different question: are the foundations beneath you supporting the person you’re becoming?

Sometimes we outgrow the environments, expectations, or emotional patterns that once made sense for us. Not because they were wrong, but because we have changed.

This is a moment to reassess what home means—not just where you live, but where you feel accepted, understood, and able to be yourself.

The next chapter you’re building depends on the foundation you create now.

This New Moon invites you to strengthen your roots, release what no longer feels like yours, and create a sense of belonging that comes from within. The past may have shaped you, but it doesn’t have to define where you go next.

TAURUS

This Cancer New Moon changes the way you think about the stories you tell yourself.

For Taurus rising, this lunation activates your third house of communication, learning, ideas, and the way you process information. With Mercury retrograde moving through the same area, old conversations, forgotten ideas, and familiar thought patterns may return—not because you need to stay in the past, but because there is something new to understand.

You may find yourself revisiting a conversation that changed your perspective, questioning a belief you’ve held for years, or noticing how much your inner dialogue shapes the way you experience the world.

Taurus is known for seeking stability and certainty. You value what is reliable, what has proven itself over time, and what you can build upon. But this New Moon asks you to examine whether the beliefs you’ve been relying on are still helping you grow.

Because sometimes the thing keeping you stuck isn’t the situation itself—it’s the story you’ve attached to it.

Mercury retrograde offers a chance to edit the narrative. To look at old information with new eyes. To recognise that changing your mind isn’t a sign of inconsistency; it’s a sign that you’re learning.

This is a powerful moment for honest conversations, creative ideas, writing, studying, and reconnecting with knowledge or interests that were once important to you.

The future doesn’t always require a completely new direction. Sometimes it begins with seeing what you already know from a different angle.

This New Moon asks: what ideas, beliefs, and conversations are ready to evolve? The answer could change the way you move forward.

GEMINI

This Cancer New Moon asks you to take a closer look at what you value—and why.

For Gemini rising, this lunation activates your second house of money, resources, self-worth, and personal priorities. With Mercury retrograde moving through the same area, this is less about chasing something new and more about reassessing what already matters.

A financial decision you’ve been reconsidering. A conversation about what you’re worth. A realisation that something you once thought you needed no longer holds the same importance. This New Moon brings attention to the relationship between what you have and what you believe you deserve.

Gemini is naturally curious. You’re constantly gathering information, exploring options, and adapting to new circumstances. But this New Moon asks you to slow down and question the assumptions underneath your choices.

Are you pursuing something because it genuinely matters to you—or because you’ve been taught it proves your value?

Cancer energy brings the focus back to emotional security. It asks whether the things you’re building are actually supporting you, not just impressing others. Sometimes abundance isn’t about having more; it’s about creating a life that feels more aligned.

Mercury retrograde offers a chance to revisit your priorities and rewrite your definition of success. A belief about money, stability, or your own abilities may be ready to change.

This New Moon isn’t asking you to prove your worth. It’s asking you to recognise it. What you value shapes what you build. And the foundations you choose now will influence what comes next.

CANCER

This Cancer New Moon brings you back to yourself.

For Cancer rising, this lunation takes place in your first house of identity, self-image, and personal direction. It is a powerful reset—but with Mercury retrograde moving through the same sign, this isn’t about rushing to become someone new. It’s about reconnecting with who you are beneath the expectations, roles, and stories you’ve accumulated.

Something about your sense of self is ready to be revisited.

A version of yourself you’ve outgrown. A decision you made based on who you used to be. A belief about what you can or cannot do that no longer feels true. This New Moon asks you to question whether you’re still living from an old definition of yourself.

Cancer is often associated with sensitivity and emotional depth, but your strength comes from your ability to evolve. You know how to protect, nurture, and adapt—but sometimes the same instincts that once kept you safe can become the ones that keep you small.

With Mercury retrograde in your sign, the focus turns inward. Before you ask where you’re going, ask: who am I becoming?

This is an opportunity to rewrite the way you introduce yourself to the world—not through performance or reinvention, but through a deeper understanding of what actually feels authentic.

The past may have shaped you, but it does not get to decide your future.

This New Moon marks a new chapter in your relationship with yourself. The question is no longer who you have been. It’s who you’re ready to become.

LEO

This Cancer New Moon asks you to pay attention to what happens when the world gets quiet.

For Leo rising, this lunation activates your twelfth house of the subconscious, endings, rest, and everything that exists beneath the surface. With Mercury retrograde moving through the same area, this is a time for reflection rather than forcing answers.

Something may be coming back into your awareness: an old fear, a forgotten desire, a pattern you thought you had moved beyond. Not to pull you backwards, but to show you what still needs understanding before you enter your next chapter.

Leo is naturally drawn towards expression, visibility, and creating something meaningful. You’re at your best when you have something to share with the world. But this New Moon reminds you that growth doesn’t always happen in public. Some of the most important shifts happen privately, before anyone else can see them.

Mercury retrograde asks you to look at the parts of yourself you usually move past. The emotions you minimise. The thoughts you keep busy to avoid. The things you know deep down but haven’t been ready to acknowledge.

This isn’t a time for pushing harder. It’s a time for listening more closely.

The next version of you is already forming—but it needs space to emerge.

This New Moon invites you to release what has quietly been draining you, make peace with what is behind you, and trust that not every ending is a loss.

Sometimes stepping back is what allows you to move forward with more clarity. The unseen work is still progress.

VIRGO

This Cancer New Moon asks you to reconsider the future you’re building—and who you’re building it with.

For Virgo rising, this lunation activates your eleventh house of friendships, community, networks, and long-term hopes. With Mercury retrograde moving through the same area, this is a moment to revisit the connections, ideas, and ambitions that have shaped your direction.

Something from the past may return through your wider world. An old friend. A previous goal. A community you once felt connected to. Or a realisation about the kind of people and environments that genuinely support your growth.

Virgo is naturally focused on improvement. You’re always refining, analysing, and looking for ways to make things work better. But this New Moon asks you to look beyond productivity and ask a different question: does this still belong in the life you’re creating?

Not every connection is meant to follow you into the future. Not every dream needs to be abandoned—but some may need to evolve.

Mercury retrograde brings attention to the bigger picture. It encourages you to reassess the plans you’ve made, the people you’ve surrounded yourself with, and the version of success you’re working towards.

Sometimes the most important changes happen when you stop trying to fit into spaces that no longer reflect who you are.

This New Moon is an invitation to be more intentional about your future. To choose communities that inspire you, friendships that support you, and goals that feel meaningful—not just achievable.

Your next chapter isn’t built alone. It’s built around the people, ideas, and possibilities you decide are worth investing in.

LIBRA

This Cancer New Moon asks you to take a closer look at the direction your life is moving in.

For Libra rising, this lunation activates your tenth house of career, reputation, ambition, and public identity. With Mercury retrograde moving through the same area, this is less about forcing the next milestone and more about reassessing what success actually means to you.

A career decision you’re reconsidering. A professional conversation that returns. A goal you once felt certain about that now needs a second look. This New Moon brings you back to questions around purpose, recognition, and the path you’re building.

Libra is often associated with balance and harmony, but sometimes maintaining peace can mean staying with choices that no longer reflect who you are. You’re skilled at seeing every perspective, but this New Moon asks you to consider your own.

Are you pursuing something because it genuinely matters to you—or because it creates the image of the life you think you should have?

Cancer energy brings an emotional perspective to ambition. It reminds you that achievement feels different when it is connected to something meaningful. The right path isn’t just the one that looks successful from the outside; it’s the one that feels sustainable from within.

Mercury retrograde gives you permission to revisit your plans. A change of direction is not necessarily a setback. Sometimes clarity arrives when you’re willing to question the path you’ve been following.

This New Moon invites you to redefine success on your own terms. The future you’re creating should not only be impressive—it should feel like yours.

SCORPIO

This Cancer New Moon asks you to question what you believe—and whether those beliefs are still helping you grow.

For Scorpio rising, this lunation activates your ninth house of meaning, perspective, education, travel, and the ideas that shape your worldview. With Mercury retrograde moving through the same area, this is a moment to revisit the beliefs, experiences, and knowledge that have influenced the way you see life.

A conversation that changes your perspective. A book, idea, or subject you return to. A truth you once believed that no longer feels as certain. This New Moon invites you to look again at the stories that have become part of your identity.

Scorpio is naturally drawn towards depth. You don’t accept surface-level answers; you want to understand what’s beneath them. But this New Moon asks whether some of the beliefs you hold onto are still based on truth—or whether they’re simply familiar.

Because sometimes the hardest thing to change isn’t your circumstances. It’s the perspective you use to interpret them.

Mercury retrograde offers a chance to expand your understanding. To question assumptions. To recognise that changing your mind is not a weakness—it’s evidence that you’ve grown.

This is a powerful moment for learning, writing, teaching, or reconnecting with ideas that once inspired you. Something you thought you had moved past may hold new meaning when you return to it now.

This New Moon isn’t asking you to abandon what you know. It’s asking you to make space for what you’re ready to discover. Your next chapter begins with a different perspective.

SAGITTARIUS

This Cancer New Moon asks you to look beneath the surface of your closest connections.

For Sagittarius rising, this lunation activates your eighth house of intimacy, shared resources, trust, and emotional transformation. With Mercury retrograde moving through the same area, something hidden may be asking to be acknowledged—not because it needs to complicate your life, but because honesty creates a stronger foundation.

A conversation about trust. A financial matter that needs revisiting. A feeling you’ve kept private. A pattern in your relationships that you’re finally ready to understand. This New Moon brings attention to the things we often avoid because they require vulnerability.

Sagittarius is known for seeking freedom, truth, and new experiences. You’re naturally drawn towards what expands your world. But this New Moon reminds you that true freedom isn’t always found by moving forward alone—it’s also found in knowing what you’re willing to share, release, and transform.

Mercury retrograde invites you to revisit the emotional agreements you’ve made with others and with yourself. Where have you been holding on too tightly? Where have you been giving too much away? Where are you ready to trust differently?

Cancer energy asks for emotional honesty. Not the dramatic kind—the quiet kind. The conversations you have with yourself when no one else is watching.

This New Moon offers an opportunity to clear old emotional patterns and create deeper, more authentic connections.

Sometimes transformation doesn’t happen because you leave something behind. Sometimes it happens because you finally allow yourself to go deeper.

CAPRICORN

This Cancer New Moon brings your attention to the relationships that shape your life.

For Capricorn rising, this lunation activates your seventh house of partnerships, commitment, and one-to-one connections. With Mercury retrograde moving through the same area, this is a moment to revisit the dynamics you share with others and look more closely at what has been left unsaid.

A conversation that needs another perspective. A relationship pattern you’re beginning to recognise. A realisation about what you need from the people closest to you. This New Moon asks you to consider not just who you’re connected to, but how those connections support the person you’re becoming.

Capricorn is often associated with independence, responsibility, and self-reliance. You know how to carry weight and get things done. But this New Moon reminds you that strength isn’t only about what you can handle alone—it’s also about the relationships where you feel understood, supported, and able to be yourself.

Mercury retrograde encourages you to slow down and reassess. Are you maintaining a connection because it still feels right, or because of the history attached to it? Are you asking for what you need, or expecting others to simply know?

Cancer energy brings emotional awareness to your partnerships. It asks for honesty, not perfection. The strongest relationships are not built on never changing—they’re built on the ability to grow together.

This New Moon offers a chance to rewrite the way you relate.

Not by becoming someone different, but by creating connections that meet you where you are now. The right partnerships don’t limit your independence. They give you somewhere safe to return to.

AQUARIUS

This Cancer New Moon asks you to rethink the systems that shape your everyday life.

For Aquarius rising, this lunation activates your sixth house of work, routines, health, habits, and the way you organise your daily world. With Mercury retrograde moving through the same area, this is a moment to revisit what has become automatic—and whether it’s actually supporting you.

A routine that no longer works. A work situation you’ve been reassessing. A habit you’re ready to leave behind. A small change that could have a much bigger impact than you realise. This New Moon brings attention to the practical details that quietly determine the quality of your life.

Aquarius is always looking ahead. You’re naturally drawn towards innovation, progress, and imagining a different future. But this New Moon reminds you that transformation isn’t only found in big ideas—it’s built through the choices you make repeatedly.

Mercury retrograde asks you to look at what needs adjusting. Are you spending your energy in ways that actually reflect your priorities? Are your daily habits helping you become the person you want to be, or keeping you attached to an outdated version of yourself?

Cancer energy brings a softer perspective to productivity. It reminds you that your routines should support your wellbeing, not become another measure of your worth.

This is an opportunity to simplify, reset, and create a daily structure that feels more sustainable.

The future you imagine is built through what you do consistently. Sometimes the most important changes aren’t dramatic. They’re the small decisions that finally bring your life back into alignment.

PISCES

This Cancer New Moon brings you back to what makes life feel meaningful.

For Pisces rising, this lunation activates your fifth house of creativity, romance, pleasure, self-expression, and the parts of life that remind you who you are. With Mercury retrograde moving through the same area, something you once loved, created, or felt passionate about may be ready to return.

An old creative idea. A forgotten ambition. A relationship dynamic you’re seeing differently. A part of yourself you put aside because life became too serious. This New Moon asks you to reconnect with what brings you joy—not as a distraction, but as a source of direction.

Pisces is naturally imaginative and intuitive. You’re often guided by feeling, inspiration, and the invisible threads connecting things together. But this New Moon asks you to take your own desires seriously. Not everything meaningful has to be practical. Not everything valuable has to be justified.

Mercury retrograde invites you to revisit what once made you feel alive. Perhaps you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to begin again, or convincing yourself that a creative dream belongs to the past. But sometimes what returns is not asking for a second chance—it’s reminding you of a part of yourself you never lost.

Cancer energy brings emotional honesty to this area of your chart. It asks: what do you genuinely enjoy when nobody is watching? What would you create if you weren’t worried about whether it would be recognised?

This New Moon is an invitation to make space for pleasure, play, and self-expression again. The things that light you up are not a luxury. They are part of your direction.

On July 13, the Sun meets Mercury in Cancer, marking the midpoint of Mercury retrograde. If the past couple of weeks have felt like a swirl of conversations, memories, or unanswered questions, this is the moment where something starts to click. You may not have all the answers yet—Mercury doesn’t station direct until July 23—but you can begin to see the shape of the story that’s been unfolding. What once felt confusing becomes easier to name, and what you’ve been reflecting on begins to reveal its purpose.

Then, on July 14, the Cancer New Moon offers a fresh beginning—but not the kind that asks you to rush ahead. Cancer is ruled by the Moon itself, making this one of the year’s most emotionally potent lunations. With Mercury still retrograde beside it, this New Moon invites you to plant seeds informed by reflection rather than impulse. New chapters can begin now, but they’re strengthened by what you’ve remembered, reclaimed, or reconsidered over the past few weeks. Sometimes the most meaningful fresh starts emerge from returning to something that has always mattered.

So, how is this week’s New Moon and the midpoint of Mercury retrograde showing up in your chart—and what does it mean for you personally? Where are you being invited to trust your intuition, reconnect with what feels like home, and begin again with greater clarity?

Below, everything you need to know about the week ahead, broken down by rising sign, so you can see exactly where new beginnings are taking root—and what Mercury is helping you understand before it moves forward again.

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On July 7, Neptune stations retrograde in Aries, and the fog doesn’t roll in so much as it thins out. This isn’t about losing direction it’s about confronting self-deceptions; where you’ve been running on momentum, adrenaline, or optimism without checking whether it’s actually sustainable. Something you’ve been pushing forward asks for honesty instead of effort. And while that can feel uncomfortable at first, the upside is real: less burnout, fewer false starts, more clarity about what actually deserves your energy.

Then on July 9, Venus enters Virgo, and the tone shifts in a way that feels grounding rather than deflating. Love becomes practical again—in the best possible sense. Care looks like follow-through. Desire looks like effort. This is romance, pleasure, and connection filtered through usefulness: what works, what supports you, what makes your life feel smoother instead of more complicated. Small choices start carrying more emotional weight, and consistency becomes quietly magnetic.

This week isn’t asking you to reinvent your life. It’s asking you to refine it. To stop chasing what looks good in theory and start investing in what actually feels good in practice. Less noise, more discernment. Less pressure, more alignment. There’s a subtle sense of things coming back into focus—not because you’ve been doing it wrong, but because you finally have enough information to adjust. This is the kind of week where realism feels reassuring, not limiting, and where progress looks like easing your own load.

So, how is this week showing up in your chart—and what does it mean for you personally as these transits unfold? How are Neptune’s retrograde in Aries and Venus’s move into Virgo reshaping the way you approach clarity, effort, and what actually supports you right now?

Below, everything you need to know about the week ahead, broken down by rising sign, so you can see exactly where things are shifting—and what’s being brought back into focus for you.

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Jupiter in Leo begins on June 30, 2026, and runs through to July 26, 2027. It’s a shift in tone more than anything else—less about something external changing overnight, and more about how quickly things start to register when they involve you, your expression, your choices, or your presence in the situation.

Jupiter tends to expand whatever it touches, not always in scale, but in emphasis. In Leo, that emphasis moves toward self-expression, visibility, and the ways you naturally take up space—often before you’ve fully decided how you want to be seen.

There’s also a longer arc to this transit that’s worth remembering. The last time Jupiter was in Leo was July 16, 2014 – August 11, 2015. Jupiter cycles tend to echo in subtle ways, not as repetition of events, but as repetition of themes. It can be useful to think back to what was opening up around visibility, confidence, creativity, or personal direction during that period—not to predict a return of circumstances, but to notice what kind of relationship you had then to being seen, initiating, or expressing something that didn’t yet have a guaranteed outcome.

What tends to matter most in this cycle is not becoming louder or more confident in any simplistic sense, but noticing what happens when your actions feel more legible—to yourself first, and then to others. Where things used to stay internal or unexpressed, they tend to move outward more quickly.

Horoscopes for each rising sign, below…

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