Hello beautiful souls — welcome to your astrology forecast for the week of July 6–12. After last week’s upheaval, this week brings a softer, more introspective current. Read on for what the stars have in store and how to make the most of this transitional time.
Chiron Retrograde Arrives
Chiron stations retrograde on Saturday in feisty Aries, initiating a period focused on healing old wounds. With Pluto and Neptune also retrograde and the Sun in sensitive Cancer, this week favors deep inner work and emotional processing. While the cosmic support is strong, healing still requires effort. Consider booking a session with a trusted healer, trying reiki, or setting aside daily time for journaling and meditation to meet whatever surfaces.
Mercury Turns Direct
Mercury moves direct in Cancer on Sunday, easing communication glitches and reducing the small frustrations that can accompany retrograde cycles. Conversations should flow more clearly and misunderstandings will likely fade. Although eclipse season may have prompted shifts in long-term goals, many plans may not reach full momentum until later in the year. Use this quieter clarity to refine your habits, mindset, and routines so you’re ready when opportunities open up again.
General Themes for the Week
The Moon is waning this week, which generally makes it a less optimal time to launch brand-new creative projects. Instead, focus on follow-up: complete tasks and move forward with opportunities that emerged around last week’s Full Moon and lunar eclipse. July features heavy retrograde energy with Pluto, Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter and Chiron all active in reversal — a period that asks for patience and compassion toward ourselves and others.
This energy offers an invitation to observe long-held patterns more clearly. Pay attention to financial choices, prioritize spiritual growth, and notice habits and thought patterns that no longer serve you. Keep what supports your wellbeing and gently discard what doesn’t. One encouraging note: the most intense phase of eclipse season is beginning to subside, so the pressure of the past few weeks should ease, offering a welcome sense of relief.
Planetary Positions: July 6–12, 2020
• Sun: Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
• Mercury: Cancer (May 28, 2020 – August 4, 2020)
• Venus: Gemini (April 3, 2020 – August 7, 2020)
• Mars: Aries (June 27, 2020 – January 6, 2021)
• Jupiter: Capricorn (December 2, 2019 – December 19, 2020)
• Saturn: Capricorn (July 1, 2020 – December 17, 2020)
• Uranus: Taurus (January 10, 2020 – August 14, 2020)
• Neptune: Pisces (until January 2026)
• Pluto: Capricorn (until October 12, 2024)
Daily Astrology Snapshots
Monday, July 6
Sun: Cancer — Warm, nurturing energy encourages connection and family time. You may feel sentimental and more attuned to others’ emotional needs.
Moon: Aquarius — A streak of idealism and inventive thinking returns, helping you approach problems with fresh perspective and openness to new ideas.
Tuesday, July 7
Sun: Cancer — Tenderness and home-focused priorities remain prominent.
Moon: Aquarius — Continue to embrace innovation and community-minded thinking.
Wednesday, July 8
Sun: Cancer
Moon: Aquarius
Transit: Mercury in Cancer squares Mars in Aries — Tension and irritability can make conversations feel sharp. This is a good day to pause before responding, avoid heated digital arguments, and channel restless energy into movement or lighthearted entertainment. Be mindful of impulsive online spending.
Thursday, July 9
Sun: Cancer
Moon: Pisces — A soothing, compassionate day. Peaceful, creative activities and small acts of kindness feel especially meaningful. Play music, bake for someone, or simply savor quiet moments.
Friday, July 10
Sun: Cancer
Moon: Pisces — Continue to nurture inner calm and creative expression. This is a favorable time for spiritual practices and gentle self-care.
Saturday, July 11
Sun: Cancer
Moon: Aries — Quick reactions and blunt speech can arise under the Aries Moon. Pause and breathe before answering in the heat of the moment. Use the surge of energy for physical activity or focused tasks.
Event: Chiron stations retrograde in Aries — A months-long inward journey begins. This transit invites you to examine lingering wounds and reclaim emotional energy that no longer serves your path. Consider creating a small ritual or altar to mark this time and set healing intentions.
Sunday, July 12
Sun: Cancer
Moon: Aries
Event: Mercury stations direct in Cancer — Communication clears and plans can move forward with more ease. The mental fog of retrograde begins to lift, allowing better decision-making and more confident conversations.
Transit: Sun in Cancer trine Neptune in Pisces — A gentle, inspiring influence supports artistic expression, spiritual connection, and heartfelt conversations. Let authenticity lead and allow others to see the true you.