Monday, July 6–12

Energy This Week

The energy is noticeably shifting. While recent weeks were mainly marked by turning inward, July invites you to step outward again. With Jupiter in fiery Leo, the focus shifts from inner growth toward becoming visible, embracing your creativity, and taking your place with full confidence. A new chapter is beginning. It is an invitation to no longer dim your light, but to let it shine fully.

At the same time, the retrogrades of Mercury, Neptune, and later Saturn ask you to consciously reflect on your past, your feelings, and the choices that have brought you here. These retrogrades coincide with challenging Uranus transits, which can bring major changes and unexpected turns. Old beliefs, patterns, and dreams may resurface—not to take you back, but to help you sense more clearly which direction truly suits you.

An exceptional astrological month

Many astrologers are keeping a close eye on July 2026. Several slow-moving planets are forming rare connections with one another: Uranus and Neptune, Uranus and Pluto, Jupiter and Neptune, Jupiter and Pluto, Jupiter and Uranus, and Neptune and Pluto. All of these occur within a few days of one another, peaking around July 20.

Some of these connections last occurred in 1960. The 1960s were marked by change, social revolution, freedom, and the breaking down of old structures. Many people felt that society needed to become fairer, freer, and more humane. This energy is being felt once again. Only now, the frequency is higher than it was back then, allowing us to work on a deeper level. These are energies that touch you not only personally but can also set a collective change in motion. It’s as if the universe is whispering to you: “It’s now or never. What are you going to do?”

On the Threshold of Renaissance 2.0

The well-known French astrologer André Barbault wrote about this special planetary alignment years before his death. In his book *Planetary Cycles: Mundane Astrology* (2014), he described the configuration of July 2026 as the “most beautiful planetary configuration of the 21st century.”

According to Barbault, this period symbolizes a new beginning and renewed flourishing. It is a time in which humanity is slowly leaving behind old patterns, limiting systems, and a consciousness based on fear. Space is opening up for a higher way of living, in which connection, awareness, and inspiration are becoming increasingly important.

He saw this phase as a collective rebirth: a new renaissance in which not only the world around us changes, but above all our inner consciousness takes a great leap forward. It is as though humanity is invited to remember once again who it truly is and, from there, to shape a new future.

This month invites you to be open to change. To dare to dream big while keeping both feet on the ground. The combination of Jupiter and Pluto reminds us that genuine growth comes when ambition goes hand in hand with integrity and pure intention.

Perhaps this is the moment to finally bring that idea to life, take a new step, start a project, or let go of what no longer serves you. Trust your intuition. Don’t let doubt hold you back any longer. And dare to take up space. The most beautiful changes begin when you have the courage to fully express yourself.

Lunar phase: waning moon.

July 7: Neptune Retrograde in Aries

After Mercury retrograde invited you to reconsider your thoughts and communication, Neptune takes you to a deeper level. From July 7 through December 12, 2026, the planet of spirituality, intuition, dreams, and unconditional love moves retrograde in the fiery sign of Aries.

Neptune shows you where you are still living based on illusions or old beliefs and invites you to return to your inner truth. During this retrograde, your attention turns inward. Your intuition grows stronger, dreams can carry meaningful messages, and what no longer serves you may slowly dissolve.

Aries symbolizes courage, initiative, independence, and vitality. Together with Neptune, a powerful invitation emerges: dare not only to take new steps, but to consciously choose what is truly in alignment with your soul.

Whereas in recent months you may have mainly wanted to move forward, this energy now invites you to be still and listen once more to the soft voice of your intuition. This period does not call for fighting harder, but for trusting your inner compass. It is precisely in stillness that you discover where your true fire burns and which direction your heart wants to lead you.

Think of these months as a time for inner reflection. Meditate, write down your insights, or spend time in nature. Give yourself the space to feel things out before making important decisions. Listen to what keeps coming back to you, for that is often where your soul’s message lies.

July 9: Venus in Virgo

On July 9, 2026, Venus, the planet of love, beauty, and connection, moves into the sign of Virgo. Love thereby becomes more subdued, more conscious, and more grounded in everyday life. It is not grand or overwhelming, but is felt in the body and in the small, pure gestures of each day.

Venus represents the feminine principle: receptivity, softness, desire, and connection. Virgo adds an earthy, refining energy to that. This sign is about attention, care, and honestly sensing what truly feels right, without excess or illusion.

Together, they foster a love that brings clarity rather than confusion. Love takes concrete form in how you treat yourself, how you listen to your body, and how you consciously protect your boundaries and energy.

Venus in Virgo reminds us that the sacred resides in the ordinary: in rhythm, rest, and mindfulness. This period also reveals where love has become unbalanced and invites us to return to simplicity and sincerity.

Love thus becomes a conscious practice of attunement between the heart and the body, between giving and receiving, between caring for others and remaining true to yourself.

"Where does my energy flow effortlessly toward? Which dream keeps calling to me, even when no one else understands it? And what can I let go of to make room for something more in alignment with who I am now?"

Monday, July 6–12,

Energy This Week

You can feel the energy shifting. While the past few weeks have been all about turning inward, July invites you to step back out into the world. With Jupiter in fiery Leo, the focus shifts from inner growth to making yourself visible, embracing your creativity, and confidently claiming your place. A new chapter is beginning. It’s an invitation to stop dimming your light and let it shine to the fullest.

At the same time, the retrogrades of Mercury, Neptune, and later Saturn invite you to consciously reflect on your past, your feelings, and the choices that have brought you to where you are today. These retrogrades coincide with challenging Uranus transits, which can bring major changes and unexpected twists. Old beliefs, patterns, and dreams can be reexamined—not to go back, but to gain a clearer sense of which direction truly suits you.

A Special Astrological Month

Many astrologers have their eyes set on July 2026. Several slow-moving planets will form rare alignments with one another: Uranus and Neptune, Uranus and Pluto, Jupiter and Neptune, Jupiter and Pluto, Jupiter and Uranus, and Neptune and Pluto. All of these will occur within a few days of one another, peaking around July 20.

Some of these connections were last felt in 1960. The 1960s were marked by change, social revolution, freedom, and the breaking down of old structures. Many people felt that society needed to become fairer, freer, and more humane. This energy is palpable once again. Only now, the frequency is higher than it was then, allowing us to work at a deeper level. These are energies that not only affect you personally but can also set a collective change in motion. It’s as if the universe is whispering to you:“It’s now or never… What are you going to do?”

On the Threshold of Renaissance 2.0

The renowned French astrologer André Barbault wrote about this extraordinary planetary alignment years before his death. In his book*Planetary Cycles: Mundane Astrology*(2014), he described the July 2026 alignment asthe “most beautiful planetary alignment of the 21st century.”

According to Barbault, this period symbolizes a new beginning and a renewed flourishing. It is a time when humanity is slowly leaving behind old patterns, limiting systems, and a consciousness based on fear. Space is opening up for a higher way of life, in which connection, awareness, and inspiration are becoming increasingly important.

He saw this phase as a collective rebirth: a new renaissance in which not only is the world around us changing, but above all, our inner consciousness is taking a giant leap forward. It is as if humanity is being invited to remember once again who it truly is and, from that place, to shape a new future.

This month calls for you to be open to change—to dare to dream big while keeping both feet firmly on the ground. The combination of Jupiter and Pluto reminds us that true growth comes when ambition is paired with integrity and pure intention.

Maybe now is the time to finally flesh out that idea, take a new step, start a project, or let go of what no longer suits you. Trust your intuition. Don’t let doubt hold you back any longer. And dare to take up space. The most beautiful changes begin when you have the courage to be your true self.

Moon phase: waning moon. 

July 7: Neptune retrograde in Aries

After Mercury retrograde invited you to reevaluate your thoughts and communication, Neptune takes you to a deeper level. From July 7 to December 12, 2026, the planet of spirituality, intuition, dreams, and unconditional love will be retrograde in the fiery sign of Aries.

Neptune reveals where you’re still living based on illusions or old beliefs and invites you to return to your inner truth. During this retrograde, your focus turns inward. Your intuition grows stronger, dreams may contain meaningful messages, and whatever no longer serves you is allowed to slowly dissolve.

Aries symbolizes courage, initiative, independence, and vitality. Together with Neptune, this creates a powerful invitation: don’t just dare to take new steps—consciously choose what is truly in alignment with your soul.

While you may have been focused primarily on moving forward in recent months, this energy now invites you to quiet your mind and listen once again to the gentle voice of your intuition. This period doesn’t call for fighting harder, but for trusting and following your inner compass. It is precisely in the silence that you discover where your true fire burns and the direction your heart wants to lead you.

Think of these months as a time for inner reflection. Meditate, write down your insights, or spend time in nature. Give yourself the space to feel things out before making important decisions. Listen to what keeps coming back to you, because that is often where your soul’s message lies.

July 9: Venus in Virgo

On July 9, 2026, Venus, the planet of love, beauty, and connection, enters the sign of Virgo. As a result, love becomes quieter, more conscious, and more deeply rooted in everyday life. Not grand or overwhelming, but palpable in the body and in the small, pure gestures of each day.

Venus represents the feminine principle: receptivity, gentleness, desire, and connection. Virgo adds an earthy, refining energy to this. This sign is about attention, care, and honestly sensing what truly feels right, without excess or illusion.

Together, they invite us to embrace a love that brings clarity rather than confusion. Love is reflected in how you treat yourself, how you listen to your body, and how you consciously set and respect your boundaries and energy levels.

Venus in Virgo reminds us that the sacred lives within the ordinary: in rhythm, stillness, and mindfulness. This period also reveals where love has lost its balance and invites us to return to simplicity and sincerity.

Love thus becomes a conscious practice of harmonizing the heart and the body, of giving and receiving, of caring for the other person while remaining true to yourself.

“Where does my energy flow effortlessly? What dream continues to call to me, even when no one else understands it? And what can I let go of to make room for something that’s more in line with who I am right now?”