Lots of Rapid Change, friends....
July 2025 is a month of deep energetic contrast. When I refer to energetic contrast this means light and dark, difficult and ease, fast and slow. We can't have one component without the other. That's contrast. Yin and Yan, Happy and Sad and so forth.
This energy is two-fold. We are going to be slowing down, reflecting, and resolving any lingering emotional patterns that we still carry with us. However, simultaneously we are also being pulled toward becoming innovative, expressive and bold, and may have very quick and impactful changes in how we think, communicate, and create. We are one week into the month and I've already experienced all of this! OMG! It's difficult, beautiful, challenging, necessary and amazing!
TL;DR: This is not a month to be on autopilot.
We are releasing what we no longer need from the past, working on ourselves now and aligning our future path with more ease.
The astrology of July is here to wake us up, get us moving and ground us so in the next several month we are able to shift into the path that we are meant to walk into with much more ease.
Let’s break it down.
First Half of the Month: Saturn and Neptune station retrograde in Aries. Aries (The Ram) is ambitious, highly driven in success. It prepares to return to Pisces (The Two Fish) who is highly creative, intuitive and deeply emotional. This (rare) motion backwards is going to encourage us to take some moments of pause and thinking before going forward with our path. Any foundations you're building in relationships, with self, at work, at home, within community must be built on authenticity.
At the same time, Uranus enters Gemini on July 7, so around these days before and after, we may be accelerating our thoughts, conversations, and nervous systems. Humanity will be experiencing this as a whole and it can bring some really good breakthroughs but if that pause isn't had, there can just as easily be burnout. During this time, you may experience having a plethora of new ideas or your energy may be so high you might feel overstimulated. Regardless, it's always a good idea to come back to your body at the end of the day and remind yourself that the planets are twerking in the sky and it's shaking things up but it's ok to have fun with it. Twerk with them!
Leo Energy in the Mix
The second half of the month belongs to Leo. Leo energy is all about creativity, courage, authenticity in self-expression, and unapologetically taking up space. With both Mercury retrograde and the New Moon in Leo, we are totally being encouraged to be very clear in our messaging. Look at yourself and see if you've minimized yourself or held back your expansive light out of fear of judgment, comparison, or rejection. Then make a mental pact with yourself to start shifting. July is the perfect month to activate this change because the energy will absolutely help you pave way for a more aligned self. One who is confident and unapologetic in your existence and being here on this human journey.
With Pluto in Aquarius opposing both the Sun and Moon, we may need to work through some power struggles or deep fears around being fully seen.
Real and raw healing, growth and expansion come when you show up as your most authentic self. Be ok with who you are first. Put in the work, then just like that LEO energy ... release the fears of being seen and known by the masses.
LISTEN LISTEN LISTEN!
You're not living this human life without great purpose. You're not living this life to stay hidden. Get out there and do the damn thang!
July Dates to Know
July 7 – Uranus moves into Gemini
Uranus moves into Gemini for the first time since 1941, kicking off a 7-year journey that revolutionizes how we think, learn, speak, and use technology. HELLO!!!! Uranus is the planet of swift change, innovation, social reform and technology. We will collectively experience huge shifts in communication, world-wide tech, education, and mental health. For you personally, this is where you will need to be releasing old mindsets. Get 'em outta here! They're outdated and won't work in the way the world is moving. Doing this will allow your third eye to activate and you'll be able to experience this life in new fabulous ways.
July 10 – Full Moon in Capricorn (4:36 PM EDT)
Full moon are all about fulfillment of what we started in the previous weeks. Capricorn (in it's aligned state) is a sign that focuses on business, work, reliability, is responsible and loyal. This emotionally charged Full Moon reveals where structure in your life is suffocating or too much for you. It's also magnifying where responsibility has replaced self-care. You can't keep running on fumes my dear. Self-care isn't a luxury. It's necessary! With a trine to Mars (the planet of action) in Virgo (the sign of organization, self-care and hard working), this Moon helps you take grounded action to restore the balance that you may very well need in your life. Take full advantage of this energy to make sure self-care is happening
July 13 – Saturn stations retrograde in Aries
Ok we are just about mid-month. CHECKPOINT! What's your long-term vision, plan, desires? Saturn teaches us hard lessons and is retrograde (moving backwards) in a fire sign. This is a great time to really reconsider your long-term vision, determine what you are really committed to building in this life, and figure out if those visions are truly aligned with your truth? Expect some slowdowns, revisions, arguments with your inner voice. But it's all necessary and should be perceived as protection from veering off your path.
July 18 – Mercury stations retrograde in Leo
Mercury is the planet of COMMUNICATION so this retrograde invite us to super-duper reflect on improving our creative voice, self-expression, and the stories we tell OURSELVES (about visibility and worthiness). Know the difference between self-talk rooted in heart speak versus self-talk rooted in ego. Check out the EMJAY Podcast Episode 5, for free to learn how to do this! Whenever we hear Mercury is in retrograde, we tend to roll our eyes. But don't allow that mentality. Let's use the energy to our advantage. This retrograde allows for a beautiful time to revisit a creative project or refine how you’re showing up for yourself and others.
July 22 – Sun enters Leo
You're so fire! Take this day for you. Leo season is about remembering your joy, your magic, and your presence. Stop hiding, start taking up intentional space and be seen darling! This is the perfect day to just do it. Post that video you've been hesitating on, connect with that old friend you've been thinking about, promote the hell out of your business, start that "live" on your socials that you've been so scared to do.
July 24 – New Moon in Leo (3:10 PM EDT)
New moons represent darkness, space for recharging and lighter activities, however this is LEO season after all. This new moon is quite the powerful time to reclaim yourself and your power. Pluto (represents transformation) is in opposition here so this New Moon calls you to break free from people-pleasing or hiding. Both of these hindrances are not allowing you to live your best life. Focus on action you can take to feel more courageous, creative and live with purpose. Maybe it's setting 10 minutes aside everyday for silence so you can hear your thoughts (even if they're not fun, it's always necessary to hear ourself). Or maybe you need to journal to get the silly's out and to feel more balanced. Whatever it is, put that into practice. Then set intentions that align you and put you in a more peaceful state.
July 30 – Venus enters Cancer
Venus is the planet of L-O-V-E, LOVE! And showing gratitude to Venus, we are ending the month on a much softer note. Venus in Cancer (the crab -- tough on the outside and soft on the inside, emotional all about emotional intimacy, connection, and home). Overall our relationships become more meaningful and deepen. At the end of the month we will begin to prioritize the need for emotional safety, nurturing relationships and mutual love, adoration and care.
