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Your Cancer Monthly Horoscope for July

Aliza Kelly
3 min read

Add these dates to your GCal:

  • Friday, July 9: New Moon in Cancer

  • Thursday, July 22: Sun enters Leo

  • Friday, July 23: Full Moon in Aquarius

  • Wednesday, July 28: Jupiter Retrograde enters Aquarius


Well, well, well, Cancer darling. It’s your birthday season—so are you relaxing by the shore with a pi?a colada, taking a well-deserved summer vacation? No? I know it’s not easy to “turn off,” but you could really use a break. Thankfully, the New Moon in your own sign on July 9 enables you to ask for exactly what you need. With the Sun and Moon (your planetary ruler!) working together, you realize that your internal truths need to be front-and-center. Period, hard stop. You’ve tucked your thoughts and feelings away for long enough and now, thanks to this magnetic lunation, you’re leading with your emotions. Don’t be afraid to kick off that hard-edged shell and expose your raw, vulnerable realities. I know it’s not easy to let your guard down, crustacean darling, but trust that it’s totally worth it.

Alas, all good things must come to an end, and when the Sun shimmies into Leo on July 22, it’s time to officially pass the torch to the next zodiac sign. Yes, your birthday season is over…but you’re not totally mad about it. Although Leo energy is notorious for its larger-than-life dramatics, the Sun’s movement across this domain actually inspires you to adopt a more grounded, practical approach. Over the next few weeks, consider taking a personal inventory and setting goals that align with your values. After all, you’re now another year older… and maybe just a tad bit wiser. This is the perfect opportunity to make sure you’re setting yourself up for both short-term and long-term success.

The very next day, the Full Moon in Aquarius on July 23 will invite you to adjust your antenna, ensuring you pick up the best signal possible. Under this powerful lunation, you’ll discover that every action—even the most mundane—has a reaction. Sure, you want to achieve greatness, Cancer darling, but what are you willing to leave behind in order to reach new heights? Is this exchange a compromise…or a sacrifice? Pay extra attention to thoughts, feelings, and emotions that rise to the surface under this Full Moon because next month, there will be a second installment of this exact lunation. That means this Full Moon is extra potent, so don’t be afraid to set intentions. Don’t forget, Cancer babe: Construction and destruction are two sides of the same coin, so be sure to focus on both the inhale and the exhale.

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Finally, the month concludes with Jupiter shifting back into Aquarius on July 28. After a short cruise through Pisces, Jupiter (the planet of expansion) will remain in Aquarius for the rest of the year, helping you double-down on your Full Moon manifestations by separating the past from the present. This is an excellent time to reflect on the concept of “reciprocity.” Everything in life requires give-and-take, but we can’t always assume that the output and input are perfectly aligned. Consider your most important relationships: are the energetic exchanges truly balanced? If not, Jupiter in Aquarius will invite you to renegotiate the terms because, let’s be honest, not all contracts are meant to last forever. You got this!

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