Monday, July 20–26

Energy This Week

What a month, what energy, and what changes. Many are feeling this great energetic upheaval.

This week brings another powerful shift. The Sun moves into Leo and invites you to live from your heart, embrace your creativity, and let your unique light shine with full confidence. Mercury is moving direct again, bringing more clarity to your thoughts, feelings, and communication.

At the same time, Saturn’s retrograde motion in Aries and the shift of the Lunar Nodes herald a deeper phase of personal and collective growth. Old patterns, beliefs, and structures may be revisited, creating space to live more authentically, with greater awareness, and in alignment with your soul’s calling.

In addition, we are heading toward the second and final round of eclipses in 2026: a total solar eclipse and new moon (August 12) and a partial lunar eclipse and full moon (August 28). These energies will continue to build in the weeks ahead.

With everything that is currently coming to light and setting things in motion, the coming weeks may feel intense and transformative. It is a time when old layers begin to peel away, new insights emerge, and you are increasingly invited to live from your true essence.

Lunar phase: waxing moon.

July 22: Sun in Leo

Today, the Sun leaves behind the loving, intuitive sign of Cancer and enters the fiery heart of Leo. The recent period emphasized stillness, emotional healing, and nurturing your inner world. Now, the Sun opens a new chapter in which your unique light may shine through.

Leo invites you to live from your heart, to let your creativity flow freely, and to take up space with complete confidence—not out of ego or a need for recognition, but from the deep awareness that your soul carries a unique spark meant to be shared.

This is a time to show who you truly are, to embrace your talents, and to courageously express what lies within you.

The Sun in Leo helps you realize that authentic self-expression is a spiritual act. When you are true to your own essence, you unknowingly give others permission to do the same.

July 24: Mercury Direct in Cancer

After a period of slowing down and deep inner reflection, Mercury resumes direct motion in the sensitive and intuitive sign of Cancer. During the retrograde phase, you were invited to turn inward and pause to reflect on old thoughts, beliefs, and communication patterns. In particular, issues related to your home, family, childhood, and emotional past may have resurfaced to be acknowledged, felt, and healed.

Now that Mercury is moving forward again, greater clarity is slowly emerging. Conversations that had previously stalled can get back on track. Misunderstandings within family or household relationships are given the space to be resolved through greater understanding and compassion. Your words become gentler, yet at the same time more powerful, because they stem from a deeper connection with your feelings.

Mercury in Cancer reminds you that genuine communication doesn’t happen only through words, but also through empathy, intuition, and sincere presence. When your mind and heart work together, space opens up for healing conversations, forgiveness, and a deeper connection with yourself and the people you love.

Trust your inner wisdom and speak from the heart. Everything that came to light during the retrograde period can now be integrated. From a renewed sense of emotional safety, you can move forward with greater trust, gentleness, and a deeper awareness of who you are and where you feel at home.

July 26: Saturn Retrograde in Aries

On July 26, Saturn, the planet of karma, responsibility, discipline, and life lessons, begins its retrograde in the fiery sign of Aries. Until December 10, our cosmic teacher slows down. This long retrograde period invites you to take a moment to reflect on the foundations of your life.

Aries is the pioneer of the zodiac and wants to move forward, take the initiative, and boldly blaze new trails. But when Saturn is retrograde, that fiery energy turns inward. Instead of constantly charging ahead, you are invited to consciously examine how you deal with your strength, ambition, and independence.

Where are you still holding yourself back out of fear or the need to prove yourself? Where are you forcing situations, even though your soul is asking precisely for trust and reflection? In the coming months, you’ll have the chance to take a close look at your responsibilities, choices, structures, and karmic lessons. Old beliefs that no longer serve you may be released, creating space for inner growth.

Ask yourself: Are you too hard on yourself? Are you setting the bar so high that you’re extinguishing your own passion? Or are you giving away your strength too easily by not setting healthy boundaries?

Saturn in Aries teaches you that true courage does not lie in continuing to fight, but in making choices that are in alignment with your soul. Genuine strength arises when discipline is supported by self-love, trust, and inner calm.

This period invites you to connect with your inner warrior: not the one who acts out of a need for control or survival, but the one who walks their own path with integrity and awareness. By letting go of old karmic patterns related to independence, boundaries, and self-worth, you lay a solid foundation for the future.

When Saturn turns direct again on December 10, you will realize that you have not become stronger by fighting harder, but by getting closer to yourself. Drawing on that inner strength, you can chart a course for the life that truly suits your soul, with greater clarity, courage, and trust.

July 26–27: North Node enters Aquarius and South Node enters Leo

Almost simultaneously with Saturn’s retrograde, an important cosmic shift takes place. On July 26–27, the North Node moves into Aquarius and the South Node into Leo. This new Lunar Node axis remains active until March 28, 2028, and heralds a new phase in our collective and personal soul development.

The North Node symbolizes your life path, your soul’s mission, and the potential that seeks to unfold in this life. The South Node represents the baggage you carry with you: old karmic patterns, familiar talents, and experiences you can build upon—but in which you must not remain stuck. It is precisely by integrating the lessons of the South Node that you can follow the call of the North Node with ever-greater clarity.

With the North Node in Aquarius, you are invited to break free from old expectations and stay true to your unique vision. Aquarius represents freedom, authenticity, innovation, and connection with the collective. You are encouraged to look beyond your personal interests and use your gifts for the greater good.

The South Node in Leo helps you realize that true change begins in the heart. Leo connects you with your inner fire, creativity, and the courage to express yourself authentically. Without Leo’s warm heart, Aquarius’s future can feel distant or soulless. And without Aquarius’s renewing gaze, Leo can remain stuck in the pursuit of personal recognition. The invitation is to bring these two energies together.

Over the next year and a half, you are invited to ask yourself: Am I living according to the expectations of others, or am I following the call of my soul? It is not what your life looks like that matters, but how it feels from within. Your personal development is not separate from the world around you. Everything is connected, and every conscious choice you make contributes to the greater whole.

Pluto’s presence in Aquarius deepens this transformation. Old systems are giving way to new forms of collaboration, equality, and awareness. Protect your own light, listen to the wisdom of your body and your intuition, discover what truly aligns with your values, and connect with people who support your vision and soul’s path.

The coming years call not for perfection, but for authenticity. When you remain true to yourself and keep your heart open to the collective, a future emerges that serves not only you, but also the world around you.

"What does my heart long for? How can I let my light shine in a way that inspires both myself and others?"

Monday, July 20–26,

Energy This Week

What a month, what energy, and what shifts. Many people are feeling this major energetic upheaval. 

This week brings another powerful shift. The Sun moves into Leo, inviting you to live from your heart, embrace your creativity, and let your unique light shine with confidence. Mercury is direct again, bringing greater clarity to your thoughts, feelings, and communication.

At the same time, Saturn retrograde in Aries and the shift of the Lunar Nodes herald a deeper phase of personal and collective growth. Old patterns, beliefs, and structures may be reevaluated, creating space to live more in alignment with authenticity, awareness, and the call of your soul.

In addition, we are heading toward the second and final round of eclipses in 2026: a total solar eclipse and new moon (August 12) and a partial lunar eclipse and full moon (August 28). These energies will continue to build in the coming weeks. 

With everything that’s currently coming to light and shifting, the coming weeks may feel intense and transformative. It’s a time when old layers are peeling away, new insights are emerging, and you’re being invited to live more and more from your true essence.

Moon phase: waxing moon. 

July 22: Sun in Leo

Today, the Sun leaves the loving, intuitive sign of Cancer and enters the fiery heart of Leo. Recently, the focus has been on stillness, emotional healing, and nurturing your inner world. Now, the Sun opens a new chapter in which your unique light can shine.

Leo invites you to live from your heart, let your creativity flow freely, and claim your space with confidence—not out of ego or a need for recognition, but from the deep remembrance that your soul carries a unique spark meant to be shared.

This is a time to show yourself as you truly are, to embrace your talents, and to courageously express what’s inside you. 

The Sun in Leo makes you feel that authentic self-expression is a spiritual act. When you are true to your own essence, you unconsciously give others permission to do the same.

July 24: Mercury direct in Cancer

After a period of delay and deep inner reflection, Mercury is once again moving direct in the sensitive and intuitive sign of Cancer. During the retrograde phase, you were invited to turn inward and reflect on old thoughts, beliefs, and communication patterns. In particular, themes related to your family, childhood, and emotional past may have resurfaced to be acknowledged, felt, and healed.

Now that Mercury is moving forward again, things are slowly becoming clearer. Conversations that had previously stalled can get back on track. Misunderstandings within family relationships can be resolved with greater understanding and compassion. Your words become gentler, yet at the same time more powerful, because they stem from a deeper connection to your feelings.

Mercury in Cancer reminds you that true communication doesn’t happen only through words, but also through empathy, intuition, and genuine presence. When your head and heart work together, space is created for healing conversations, forgiveness, and a deeper connection with yourself and the people you care about.

Trust your inner wisdom and express what’s truly in your heart. Everything that came to light during the retrograde period can now be integrated. From a renewed sense of emotional safety, you can move forward with greater confidence, gentleness, and a deeper understanding of who you are and where you feel at home.

July 26: Saturn retrograde in Aries

On July 26, Saturn—the planet of karma, responsibility, discipline, and life lessons—begins its retrograde in the fiery sign of Aries. Our cosmic teacher will be moving more slowly through December 10. This long retrograde period invites you to reflect on the foundations of your life.

Aries is the pioneer of the zodiac and wants to move forward, take the initiative, and boldly explore new paths. But when Saturn is retrograde, that fiery energy turns inward. Instead of constantly charging ahead, you’re invited to consciously explore how you handle your strength, ambition, and independence.

In what areas are you still holding yourself back out of fear or the need to prove yourself? Where are you forcing situations, when your soul is actually asking for trust and reflection? In the coming months, you’ll have the opportunity to take a close look at your responsibilities, choices, structures, and karmic lessons. Old beliefs that no longer serve you can be let go of, creating space for inner growth.

Ask yourself: Are you too hard on yourself? Do you set the bar so high that you’re extinguishing your own zest for life? Or do you give away your power too easily because you don’t set healthy boundaries?

Saturn in Aries teaches you that true courage lies not in continuing to fight, but in making choices that are in alignment with your soul. True strength arises when discipline is grounded in self-love, trust, and inner peace.

This period invites you to connect with your inner warrior: not the one who acts out of a need for control or survival, but the one who walks their own path with integrity and awareness. By letting go of old karmic patterns related to independence, boundaries, and self-worth, you lay a solid foundation for the future.

When Saturn turns direct again on December 10, you’ll realize that you haven’t become stronger by fighting harder, but by getting closer to your true self. Drawing on that inner strength, you can chart a course toward the life that truly resonates with your soul, with greater clarity, courage, and confidence.

July 26–27: North Node to Aquarius and South Node to Leo 

Almost simultaneously with Saturn’s retrograde, a significant cosmic shift is taking place. On July 26–27, the North Node moves into Aquarius and the South Node into Leo. This new lunar node axis will remain active until March 28, 2028, and heralds a new phase in our collective and personal soul development. 

The North Node symbolizes your life path, your soul’s mission, and the potential that seeks to unfold in this lifetime. The South Node represents the baggage you bring with you: old karmic patterns, familiar talents, and experiences you can build upon, but in which you must not get stuck. It is precisely by integrating the lessons of the South Node that you can follow the call of the North Node with increasing clarity.

With the North Node in Aquarius, you’re invited to break free from old expectations and stay true to your unique vision. Aquarius represents freedom, authenticity, innovation, and connection to the collective. You’re encouraged to look beyond personal interests and use your gifts for the greater good.

The South Node in Leo helps you realize that true change begins in the heart. Leo connects you with your inner fire, creativity, and the courage to express your authentic self. Without Leo’s warm heart, Aquarius’s future can become distant or soulless. And without Aquarius’s innovative perspective, Leo can become stuck in the pursuit of personal recognition. The invitation is to connect these two energies.

Over the next year and a half, you’re invited to ask yourself: Am I living according to others’ expectations, or am I following the call of my soul? It’s not what your life looks like that matters, but how it feels inside. Your personal development isn’t separate from the world around you. Everything is interconnected, and every conscious choice you make contributes to the greater whole.

Pluto’s presence in Aquarius deepens this transformation. Old systems are giving way to new forms of collaboration, equality, and awareness. Protect your own light, listen to the wisdom of your body and your intuition, discover what truly aligns with your values, and connect with people who support your vision and your soul’s path.

The coming years call not for perfection, but for authenticity. When you stay true to yourself and keep your heart open to the collective, a future emerges that serves not only you, but also the world around you.

“What does my heart long for? How can I let my light shine in a way that inspires both myself and others?”