AstroWatch

*Any times indicated are for the Pacific Time Zone.

*Remember, these are just transits and they too, like a kidney stone, shall pass.

Forecast for 2026

What about 2026?  Will it be different?  Yes, in some ways.  2025 was a “9” year (2+0+2+5=9), the end of a cycle, symbolizing a year for finishing things in preparation for 2026, a “1” year (2+0+2+6=10; 1+0=1), the beginning of a new cycle, symbolizing a year for starting new things.  For reference, the previous “9” year was 2016 (2+0+1+6=9), and the previous “1” year was 2017 (2+0+1+7=10; 1+0=1).  Did you start or acquire something in 2017 that culminated, ended, was sold, or disposed of in 2025?  If so, that is the essence of these nine-year recurring cycles.

 So, will 2026 be better? Will it feel different?  In many ways, probably not, as there is a lot of energy and dynamics that are carrying over.  With most long cycles, things don’t make sharp changes; they flow as one year fades away and the new year grows and takes over. 

Forecast for July 01-10

July starts with the Moon making six exact major aspects on the 1st, followed by just one on the 2nd.  Mars will conjunct Uranus on the 3rd and then He will sextile Neptune on the 4th for America’s 250th Birthday.  On the 5th Mars will trine retrograde Pluto followed by six exact major aspects on the 6th, including Sun square shadow Saturn.  On the 7th Neptune will station retrograde, now there are three planets in apparent retrograde motion.  On the 8th Venus will go void-of-course and then enter Virgo on the 9th.  On the 10th, the Moon will make 6 exact major aspects. 

07/01/26 – Happy Canada Day to our Northern Neighbors 

07/01/26 – 4:51 am – slow (OoBS) Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a cardinal opposition to retrograde Mercury, the Moon goes void-of-course for over 7 1/2 hours.  This is the first of six exact major aspects by the Moon today so it could be an emotional day for some.  Stick to your plans or routine when you start your day and till after the Moon enters Aquarius this afternoon.  If you can, set aside any new things until then.  Focus on older work in progress. 

About 2 1/2 hours later (7:24 am), as She crosses 27 Capricorn 25’, the slow Moon will return into the comforting southern boundary of the Sun.  Some may feel a shift in the intensity as this happens.  There should be less emphasis on the past allowing you to give more focus on the now. 

Five hours later (12:33 pm), the slow Moon will enter fixed air Aquarius.  Some should find their ability to focus enhanced which could also improve their communication with others, at least for the next couple of days. 

07/01/26 – 1:14 pm – slow Moon cardinal opposition Jupiter

This is the second opposition and aspect today.  With Jupiter involved, be ready to put in the effort to take advantage of any rewards He may offer up.  Keeping your “balance” may be more difficult as the big guy Jupiter, pushes and pulls you to do more. 

07/01/26 – 5:04 pm – slow Moon waning air trine Mars

This pause and plan your next action trine is the third aspect of the day.  Do you have any work left over from June that should have been completed?  If so, you might want to use this energy to plan how to get it finished or at least, how to finish your part. 

07/01/26 – 8:02 pm – slow Moon waning air trine Uranus

It’s another pause and plan your next action trine for the fourth aspect of the day.  This could be about making plans for tomorrow.  When making those plans, be sure to allow for an unexpected surprise as the day will start with a quincunx. 

Just over 1 1/4 hours later (9:19 pm), the slow Moon will make a waning, get something finished sextile to Neptune for the fifth aspect of the day.  This could be an opportunity to put your early plans into action and finish something, ending your day on a high note. 

Less than one hour later (10:12 pm), the slow Moon will make a fixed air conjunction to retrograde Pluto for the sixth and final aspect of the day.  This is the beginning of their new cycle.  It is late, so you don’t need to start something new now.  First thing tomorrow morning should be fine.  Be sure to note any dreams, insights, visions, feelings, or other sensations that may come to you in the night as there will be important information in them for the future. 

07/02/26 – 10:02 am – slow Moon waning inconjunct/quincunx Sun

This is their first aspect after their Full Moon opposition.  Is everything ready to be moved forward?  Their next aspect is their waning, pause and plan your next action trine.  It will be in less than three days, so you may want to start thinking about it now. 

07/02/26 – 4:49 pm – slow Moon waning sextile shadow Saturn

This finish something sextile is the only major aspect today.  If you haven’t finished anything today, find something that you can and do it.  It doesn’t have to be a big thing.  Just something that you can finish that will give you a sense of accomplishment. 

07/03/26 – 10:27 am – slow Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a fixed opposition to Venus, the Moon goes void-of-course for just over 13 hours, which of course is basically the rest of the day.  If you have new things to get started, do them first, before this.  Then you can focus on work in progress, newer or older, whatever your priority is. 

Just over 4 1/2 hours later (2:58 pm), the accelerating Moon will make a waning inconjunct/quincunx to retrograde Mercury.  Pay close attention to all communications, to the ones you are sending and the ones that you receive.  Reread, spell check, grammar check, and reread again.  With Mercury retrograde, this aspect implies that something said may be wrong, misinterpreted, or need to be resent, redone, rewritten, or retracted. 

07/03/26 – 11:08 pm – Mars mutable air conjunction Uranus

This conjunction is at 3 Gemini 52’, and is the beginning of a new Mars Uranus cycle.  The cycle that is ending began with their conjunction July 15, 2024, at 26 Taurus 19’.  Did you start a new long-term project around that date?  What has the past two years been like that might relate to this pair?  Their conjunctions generally occur about every two years, however, if Mars doesn’t go retrograde during the time from conjunction to conjunction, it can be a few months shorter.  That said, what new, original idea do you want to start tonight or tomorrow?  Sleep on it if you like.  But be sure to note any dreams, insights, impressions, feelings, or other sensations that you may have during the night as there will be clues in them to help you decide and complete whatever you may start. 

Just 22 minutes later (11:30 pm), the accelerating Moon will enter mutable water Pisces, ending Her void-of-course.  Some people may seem more emotional over the next couple of days.  Pisces is sometimes referred to as the sign where we want to connect with the divine, higher power, great mystery, God, or whatever you might choose to call Her/Him/Them.  It’s the BIG holiday weekend and an opportune time to consider what is it that you believe?  What are you searching for?  If you don’t know, then how will you know when you find it? 

07/04/26 – INDEPENDENCE DAY!

HAPPY 250TH BIRTHDAY AMERICA! 

07/04/26 – 1:12 am – slow Moon waning inconjunct/quincunx Jupiter

Let’s hope that this surprise aspect to Jupiter is a good one.  If something wakes you in the night, be sure to note what it was, the time, and as much detail as possible. 

07/04/26 – 6:59 am – accelerating Moon waning mutable square Uranus

This is the first of two consecutive mutable crisis of consciousness squares.  Both are from the Moon in watery Pisces to a planet in airy Gemini.  Water and air are not complementary elements.  The air, when it blows, can create waves and storms that cause considerable damage.  This early morning consolidate, pare down, eliminate, let go of square can bring sudden tension, even a sense of unease, uncertainty as you must make important decisions. 

Just 27 minutes later (7:26 am), the accelerating Moon will make another waning mutable crisis of consciousness square, this time to Mars.  Mr. Action wants you up and going.  It’s Saturday, a holiday, and everyone should be celebrating with fireworks, explosions, noise makers, or whatever their preferred form is.  A word of caution on this holiday.  Explosive Mars in Gemini can manifest as arguments, harsh words, misspeaking, or misunderstandings, so mind your tongue.  Think before speaking. 

07/04/26 – 5:44 pm – Mars waxing sextile Neptune

This is the pause and review of any new things started recently sextile.  That new thing may have to do with your celebration.  Make sure that you have taken all necessary safety precautions.  With this pair, impatient Mars and deceptive Neptune involved, chances are greater than usual that something not so good could happen.  Pay attention.  Avoid impulsive choices.  Make sure things are clear to you and everyone is safe before making a decision or taking an action. 

07/05/26 – 1:01 am – accelerating Moon waning water trine Sun

This is the pause and plan your next action trine.  Coming at this time, something may come to you in a dream, a sudden wake-up, insight, feeling or other sensation during the night or on waking.  Be sure to note whatever it is with as much detail as possible.  Guidance can come from anywhere. 

07/05/26 – 6:07 am – Mars waxing air trine retrograde Pluto

This pause and review of any recent actions trine suggests that you may want to start your day by reviewing recent work.  Make sure that you haven’t overlooked or forgotten to do or complete something. 

07/05/26 – 10:21 pm – average Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a waning pause and plan your next action water trine to retrograde Mercury, as She crosses 24 Pisces 43’, the Moon goes void-of-course for about 9 3/4 hours.  It is late so not starting anything new shouldn’t be too difficult.  She may still be void-of-course as you start your Monday so stick to whatever you have planned or your morning routine. 

07/06/26 – 3:47 am – Sun waxing cardinal square shadow Saturn

This crisis of action square is the first of six exact major aspect today.  The remaining five are all by the Moon. 

Over 2 1/2 hours earlier (1:08 am), the average Moon will make a waning inconjunct/quincunx to Venus, their first aspect since their opposition.  Did something wake you in the night?  Did you have a dream about a loved one?  If so, be sure to note as much about it as you can. 

07/06/26 – 8:07 am – average Moon enters Aries

While still moving at Her average daily rate, She does appear to be accelerating, seemingly in anticipation of Her transit through cardinal fire, let’s get going Aries. 

07/06/26 – 10:41 am – average Moon waning fire trine Jupiter

This pause and plan your next action trine is the second aspect, and first of five by the Moon today.  With three waning, one conjunction, and one waxing aspect, some may find the energy shifts challenging.  This may be your last chance to go big as Neptune will station retrograde tomorrow joining Mercury and Pluto.  This would mean more delays, obstacles, setbacks and challenges when moving forward. 

07/06/26 – 3:26 pm – average Moon waning sextile Uranus

This finish something sextile is the third aspect of the day.  Using the earlier energy of Jupiter, combined with the known unique energy of Uranus, it’s time to finish something and say “it is done.  You may get another chance to finish something later. 

Just 46 minutes later (4:12 pm), the average Moon will make a cardinal fire conjunction with Neptune as He stations at 4 Aries 25’, for the fourth aspect of the day.  What you start now may need to be changed, restarted, or set aside in the coming months as Neptune retraces His steps.  Do it right.  Double check your work frequently.  Review requirements and check them frequently in the days ahead. 

Thirty-six minutes later (4:48 pm), the average Moon will make a waxing, pause and review of any new things started recently sextile to retrograde Pluto for the fifth aspect of the day.  Did you just start something at the Moon Neptune conjunction?  If so, you may want to recheck it and any requirements, just to make sure that you haven’t missed anything. 

07/06/26 – 6:49 pm – average Moon waning sextile Mars

This finish something sextile is the sixth and final aspect of the day.  Your choice would seem to be do I finish something now, or put it at the top of my to-do list for tomorrow morning? 

07/07/26 – 3:55 am – Neptune stations Retrograde

Neptune stations retrograde at 4 Aries 25’.  He has been at 4 Aries since the afternoon of May 28 and won’t retrograde back to 3 Aries until the afternoon of August 16, that’s 80 days at 4 Aries.  Those with planets or other sensitive points at or close to 4 Aries should feel this the strongest.  Those with planets or other sensitive points at or near 4 degrees of one of the other cardinal signs, Cancer, Libra, or Capricorn may also feel this stronger than others.  Neptune will be retrograde for over five months taking Him back to 1 Aries 37’, where He will station direct on December 12.  Neptune crossed 1 Aries 37’ on March 16, so anything that you may have done, left undone, or forgot to do since then may come up again.  If something does, take care of it so you won’t have to deal with it again later. 

07/07/26 – 10:15 am – accelerating Moon cardinal fire conjunction shadow Saturn

Their conjunction is at 14 Aries 26’.  What do you want to start now?  Saturn will be going retrograde later this month and will go over this point again, so pay attention to the details.  Do it right and hopefully, you won’t have to do it over later. 

07/07/26 – 12:29 pm – accelerating Moon waning cardinal square Sun

This crisis of consciousness square suggests that you might want to focus on older or other work that is due soon, possibly for the rest of the afternoon. 

07/08/26 – 2:25 am – accelerating Moon waning cardinal square retrograde Mercury

This early morning crisis of consciousness square involving retrograde Mercury may offer some ideas for what to focus on and what you should do.  Note any dreams, especially repeating dreams, insights, thoughts, feelings, or other sensations that you may have during the night or on waking.  With Mercury retrograde, they may be about something you have done before or how you handled or didn’t handle a particular situation or problem.  We learn from our past.  Heed those lessons. 

07/08/26 – 11:42 am – accelerating Moon and Venus go Void-of-Course

Following a waning pause and plan your next action fire trine to Venus, both go void-of-course.  With the two primary females of the zodiac involved, when planning your actions, follow your heart and your passions.  Trust your intuition, your “gut instinct,” and you should do alright. 

As She crosses 28 Aries 57’, the Moon goes void-of-course for just under two hours, until entering Taurus at 1:31 pm.  Set aside any new things until after the Moon enters Taurus.  Focus on work in progress.  Taurus is the Moon’s second home, here the fixed earth of Taurus helps to contain and direct the Moon’s cardinal water of Cancer. 

Meanwhile, as She crosses 28 Leo 57’, Venus will go void-of-course for over 22 1/2 hours.  Generally, you should avoid making any decisions regarding significant relationships or financial matters until She is in Virgo. 

07/08/26 – 4:45 pm – accelerating Moon waning fixed square Jupiter

The waning crisis of consciousness square follows the waning trine in the natural order of the cycle.  Here is your opportunity to put your plan into action.  Don’t wait too long to act as circumstances can change rather quickly. 

07/08/26 – 9:34 pm – fast Moon waxing fixed square retrograde Pluto

This crisis of action square to retrograde Pluto may be too late for action tonight, but it may be just the right time for you to consider what action you should take to start your day tomorrow. 

07/09/26 – 10:22 am – Venus enters Virgo

Venus in Virgo, the mutable earth sign of analysis and criticism, may at times seem more like a stern Disney stepmother than the goddess of love, beauty, and passion.  She is still who She is, but for now She may be more practical than emotional, more realistic and less inclined to lead with Her heart. 

07/09/26 – 7:47 pm – fast Moon waning sextile Sun

This finish something sextile is a late offering suggesting you may still have time to finish something, perhaps a home project that you have been working on or something simple that you have been putting off.  Go ahead, finish it.  You will feel better about having done it. 

07/10/26 – 3:13 am – fast Moon goes Void-of-Course

As She crosses 22 Taurus 23’, the Moon will make a waning finish something sextile to retrograde Mercury.  She then goes void-of-course for almost 12 1/2 hours, until entering Gemini at 3:42 pm.  Note any dreams, insights, feelings, or other sensations that you may have during the night or on waking as they could provide valuable information for your day.  The next aspect won’t be until late this afternoon.  The day may feel fairly normal; however, the evening may find some feeling overwhelmed as there will be five aspects after 6 pm.  If you are feeling it, pause, take a breath, focus, and then go back to your evening, after all, it is Friday night. 

This is a rather long void-of-course, so start your day by sticking with any plans you made or your normal morning routine.  Then finish something you have been working on.  If something new comes up, if you can, set it aside until after the Moon enters Gemini.  If you must start it, proceed cautiously, checking your work frequently, then set it aside at the first opportunity. 

Less than one hour after going void-of-course (4:06 am), as She crosses 22 Taurus 55’, the fast Moon will go out-of-bounds North.  Some may find themselves thinking more about the future, about what they should do next, or tomorrow.  The next few days can be an opportune time to make plans for the rest of the year or maybe where you want to be five years from now. 

07/10/26 – 6:05 pm – fast (OoBN) Moon waning mutable square Venus

This crisis of consciousness square is the second aspect of the day.  Perhaps you should consider changing your plans for the evening.  Something smaller, or less involved, just to be on the safe side. 

Less than 1 1/2 hours later (7:31 pm), the fast (OoBN) Moon will make a waning finish something sextile to Jupiter for the third aspect of the day.  It’s not too late to finish something, especially with Jupiter involved.  He will almost always assure you that you will land on your feet. 

07/10/26 – 10:30 pm – fast (OoBN) Moon mutable air conjunction Uranus

Their conjunction, the fourth aspect of the day, is at 4 Gemini 12’.  It’s Friday night, what new, unique thing might you want to start now?  Time wise, you can actually wait until tomorrow morning to start it if you would rather. 

Just 22 minutes later (10:52 pm), the fast (OoBN) Moon will make a waxing, pause and review any new things started recently sextile to retrograde Neptune for the fifth aspect of the day.  If you just started something new, this might be the universe’s way of telling you to reconsider it?  Just saying.  You can also use this energy to plan your next action on that new thing to keep it moving forward. 

Just 23 minutes later (11:15 pm), the fast (OoBN) Moon will make a waxing pause and review of any recent actions air trine to retrograde Pluto for the sixth and last aspect of the day.  This is a good time to review your day and what you accomplished and what you should do tomorrow.  

Forecast for July 11-20

On the 11th, the Moon will conjunct Mars followed by the Sun retrograde Mercury Inferior Conjunction on the 12th.  On the 13th, Venus will square Uranus and then on the 14th we have the Cancer New Moon, one of five aspects by the Moon.  On the 15th Uranus will sextile retrograde Neptune.  There will be no exact major aspects by the transiting planets to each other on the 16th, but there will be five on the 17th, including Uranus trine retrograde Pluto.  On the 19th Mars will sextile shadow Saturn and on the 20th, Jupiter will trine Neptune to start the day and then oppose retrograde Pluto to end the day.

07/11/26 – 9:16 am – fast (OoBN) Moon mutable air conjunction Mars

This conjunction at 9 Gemini 00’, could provide a power start to your Saturday for whatever you have planned.  What new thing are you ready to start?  Coming in mutable air Gemini this could energize your writing, be it a great novel, short story, poetry, play, podcast, or whatever it may be. 

07/11/26 – 3:11 pm – fast (OoBN) Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a waxing pause and review of any new things started recently sextile to shadow Saturn, as She crosses 14 Gemini 34’, the Moon goes void-of-course for 24 1/2 hours.  Did you start something new this morning?  If so, you may want to take time to review it and what you have done in case you want to change something.  

It may be a long void-of-course, but this is the weekend so it may be easier for you to not start anything new during this time.  If you must start something new, be very thorough, take your time, recheck your work frequently. 

This is the last exact major aspect for over 27 hours, until tomorrow evening.  This energy may abate before the next aspect leaving some with an empty feeling.  Know that this too shall pass.  

07/12/26 – 3:46 pm – fast (OoBN) Moon enters Cancer

With Her return to Her cardinal water home, some may find their thoughts and feelings shifting to family, close friends, and their home.  As the Moon transits Her home sign, this can be a time for caring for those people and things that are nearest and dearest to us.  What can you do for others? 

Note, each of the three retrograde planets will be involved in a major aspect today suggesting that some things may need to be redone, that plans may need to be changed, or that you may encounter some unanticipated obstacles. 

07/12/26 – 6:26 pm – Sun retrograde Mercury Inferior cardinal water Conjunction

This is the conjunction when the Sun, retrograde Mercury, and the Earth are in alignment as retrograde Mercury passes between the Sun and the Earth.  This conjunction is at 20 Cancer 42’, which marks the beginning of a new Sun Mercury cycle.  The Sabian Symbol for this degree is “A prima donna singing.”  This symbol suggests that whatever your goal is, whatever you are doing, you’ve got this, so rise to the occasion and persevere.  What new thing are you going to start now? 

07/12/26 – 9:54 pm – fast (OoBN) Moon waning sextile Venus

This finish something sextile comes late in the day.  What have you finished today?  Did you finish your dinner?  What about homework?  Perhaps something else?  Take time to give it a recheck just to make sure that you haven’t overlooked anything. 

Less than one hour later (10:46 pm), the fast (OoBN) Moon will make a waxing cardinal crisis of action square to retrograde Neptune.  This suggests that something you did, or didn’t do, recently needs to be reconsidered.  But what?  Perhaps the next aspect will provide a clue. 

Just 19 minutes later (11:05 pm), the fast (OoBN) Moon will make a waxing inconjunct/quincunx to retrograde Pluto.  This surprise may remind you of something.  But what?  It may be about what action to take tomorrow.  Perhaps it will have to do with that new thing you started recently.  With the Moon out-of-bounds North, it may be about something that is coming in your future. 

07/13/26 – 7:27 am – Venus waxing fixed square Uranus

The Goddess is busy today as She makes three aspects in about 6 1/2 hours.  Relationships, love, finance, and desires may be in the forefront today. 

This crisis of action square may relate back to one of the aspects last night.  What is at the top of your to do list for today?  That is usually a good place to start your day.  Perhaps a unique idea for how to handle it came to you last night in a dream or future memory. 

A little over 2 1/4 hours later (9:45 am), Venus will make a waxing inconjunct/quincunx to retrograde Neptune.  This surprise could be hidden behind something that turns out to be other than what you thought it would be. 

Just over 4 hours later (1:52 pm), Venus will make a waning inconjunct/ quincunx to retrograde Pluto.  Now She shifts to the other side of the opposition.  This is the first consolidating aspect.  It is the middle of the month, but not too early to take stock of what you have to complete this month.  Make sure that you have it all under control. 

07/13/26 – 2:58 pm – fastest (OoBN) Moon waxing cardinal square shadow Saturn

The Moon is now moving at over 15 degrees per day, that means She will transit a sign in less than two days.  This crisis of action square by the Moon may feel as if it is coming on “hot and heavy,” building more quickly, then dissipating just as quickly.  Coming in fast, this may upset Saturn who likes things controlled and predictable.  Avoid impulsive actions.  You still need to think things through completely and proceed with caution if you want to avoid mistakes. 

07/13/26 – 11:27 pm – fastest (OoBN) Moon cardinal water conjunction retrograde Mercury

This conjunction is at 19 Cancer 56’ and just 3 1/2 hours before the Cancer New Moon.  Falling so close to the degree of the Sun retrograde Mercury conjunction, this could be a continuation of that aspect and your plans.  The coming New Moon may also play into this as these three points are close enough to be influencing each other. 

What new thing do you want to start now?  Expect that you may need to restart it or will decide to make a significant change to it in the future as Mercury is retrograde and the Moon is out-of-bounds North.  Perhaps the Sabian Symbol for this degree will give you some ideas?  “Gondoliers in a serenade.”  Could this be a message for someone special?  Read ahead and check the Sabian Symbol for the New Moon.  There seems to be a water and boat theme, with suggestions of romance and expectations. 

07/14/26 – Viva La France ~ Happy Bastille Day! 

07/14/26 – 2:44 am – fastest (OoBN) New Moon cardinal water conjunction Sun

This New Moon is at 21 Cancer 59’, and is the first of five exact major aspects today by the Moon.  The other four all occur later this evening, by which time the Moon will have slowed down slightly, to less than 15 degrees per day.  This should allow this New Moon energy, in conjunction with the two earlier conjunctions, to continue relatively unabated throughout the day.  The Sabian Symbol for this degree is “A woman awaiting a sailboat.”  Anticipation!  Will she receive good news or something else?  With anticipation, disappointment is also a possibility.  Be sure to note any dreams, visions, insights, feelings, or other sensations that may come to you during the night or on waking. 

Following this, the fast (OoBN) Moon goes void-of-course for almost 13 hours, until entering Leo at 3:35 pm.  Prior to entering Leo, at 11:24 am, as the fast Moon crosses 27 Cancer 24’, She will return within the northern boundary of the Sun.  Some may feel a sense of relief as the Moon returns within the boundaries of the Sun.  Now in the Sun’s home sign of fixed fire Leo, you may want to take some time to consider your look and that change you have been thinking about making.  Don’t go too extreme by doing something you can’t easily undo if you don’t like it. 

07/14/26 – 8:49 pm – fast Moon fixed fire conjunction Jupiter

This is the second aspect of the day.  This conjunction is at 3 Leo 14’.  With Jupiter entering the new beginning picture, maybe you should consider “going big, or going home” with whatever new thing you plan on starting at this time.  If you aren’t going to fully commit to whatever you start, don’t start it.  Jupiter’s rewards require a 100% commitment from you. 

The last three aspects of the day occur within 20 minutes.  Essentially, they are happening simultaneously, creating a potential energy maelstrom for some, particularly those most susceptible to the actions of the Moon. 

Less than two hours later (10:39 pm), the fast Moon will make a waxing pause and review of any new things started recently sextile to Uranus for the third aspect of the day. 

Just three minutes later (10:42 pm), simultaneously, the fast Moon will make a waxing pause and review of any recent actions fire trine to retrograde Neptune for the fourth aspect of the day. 

Just 16 minutes later (10:58 pm), pretty much simultaneously, the fast Moon will make a fixed opposition to retrograde Pluto for the fifth and final aspect of the day.  Self-assessment time!  How are you doing?  More importantly, how do you feel about what and how you are doing? 

Together, these last three aspects seem to suggest that tonight would be a good night for reviewing your recent work and planning what your next steps should be to keep them moving toward completion. 

07/15/26 – 10:59 am – fast Moon waxing sextile Mars

With several conjunctions recently, the pause and review of any new things started recently sextile seems most appropriate.  What should your next actions be to keep things moving forward?

07/15/26 – 1:32 pm – Uranus waxing sextile retrograde Neptune

While this is also a pause and review of any new things started recently sextile, it is also part of a long multi-year aspect pattern between Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.  The pattern consists of Uranus trine Pluto and sextile Neptune while Neptune also sextiles Pluto.  The pattern is known as a small or little grand trine.  This pattern began forming last year and will continue forming and reforming into 2028, with the last vestiges not coming until 2032.  

What does this mean?  The trine and sextile are both considered to be easy flowing aspects.  The potential downside is that if you allow things to flow, you may miss the “boat.”  But there is also a darker side to the sextile.  It can symbolize a point where one may be trapped and not even know it, at least not until they try to move on.  There can be a stubbornness to the sextile that may require extra effort to take advantage of its potential rewards. 

07/15/26 – 3:27 pm – fast Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a waxing pause and review of any recent actions fire trine to shadow Saturn, as She crosses 14 Leo 39’, the fast Moon will go void-of-course for almost 25 3/4 hours.  This is the last exact major aspect until July 17.  Today’s energy may linger throughout this period.  Keep working on your priorities, pause to check and recheck your work frequently as there are three retrograde planets and people are more likely to miss things or make mistakes when there are several retrograde planets. 

07/16/26 – 3:27 pm – fast Moon enters mutable earth Virgo

Virgo is known for being analytical and critical.  Here the Moon may take on a less emotional approach to life.  While She may seem impersonal, She isn’t, She is just being more realistic and practical.  There are no exact major aspects by the transiting planets to each other today, so yesterday’s energies may continue to flow through the morning.  By afternoon, tomorrow’s early aspects may begin to influence the day, giving some an uncomfortable feeling as if something unknown is coming. 

07/17/26 – 12:44 am – decelerating Moon waxing mutable square Uranus

As if to make up for yesterday, there will be eight aspects today, five exact major aspects and three quincunxes, all but one by the inconstant Moon.  For some, this can be a real roller coaster kind of day with highs and lows.  Go with the flow, it should be easier. 

This crisis of action square may come as a dream, sudden insight or awareness, feeling, or other sensation giving you ideas for what action to take when your day starts.  If so, note what it was with as much detail as possible.

Just seven minutes earlier (12:37 am), the day started with the Moon making a waxing inconjunct/quincunx to retrograde Neptune.  This could surprise you with an unsettling dream or sense of something hidden, possibly foreboding.  If so, note it with as much detail as possible.  Just don’t lose sleep over it. 

Just six minutes after making the square to Uranus (12:50 am), the Moon will make a waning inconjunct/quincunx to retrograde Pluto.  Are you up for another surprise, or maybe this will be your first one as all aspects don’t affect everyone.  Aspects will only affect those that they are aligned with and even those won’t all be affected the same. 

07/17/26 – 8:06 am – decelerating Moon mutable earth conjunction Venus

This conjunction at 8 Virgo 44’, is the second major aspect of the day.  Are you planning on starting something new now?  If so, what is it?  If you haven’t decided, perhaps the Sabian Symbol for this degree will give you an idea.  The symbol is “A man making a futurist drawing.”  Have you been thinking about your future?  About something you would like to have or want to do?  If so, this may be your best opportunity to get started on it. 

07/17/26 – 4:22 pm – decelerating Moon waxing mutable square Mars

This crisis of action square is the third major aspect of the day.  With the Moon in analytical Virgo and Mars in the sign of the twins, perhaps you have two things you want to start.  What action are you going to take to best utilize Mars’ energy boost?  You don’t have to choose and act right away.  If you are unsure, perhaps one or more of the three remaining aspects today will provide you with the insight you need to decide.  With Mars involved, you may want to go with both ideas. 

Just over two hours later (6:30 pm), the Moon will make a waxing inconjunct/quincunx to shadow Saturn for the third and final one of the day.  Your surprise may be a sudden awareness that you aren’t being as realistic as you think you are.  Take a pause and give yourself a good reality check.  Ask a trusted friend or family member to help if it feels right. 

07/17/26 – 9:45 pm – Uranus waxing air trine retrograde Pluto

This pause and review of any recent actions trine is the fourth, and only aspect not involving the Moon today.  Take a few minutes to review your day.  What have you accomplished?  What do you still have to do?  What do you start with tomorrow?  Get creative.  Be unique. 

This trine is one part of a greater pattern which includes a sextile from Pluto to Neptune and another sextile from Neptune to Uranus.  This aspect pattern, a trine and two sextiles, is sometimes referred to as a little or minor grand trine and takes advantage of the “orbs” for those aspects and these planets.  It also brings in Jupiter who will be opposing retrograde Pluto (exact on the 20th), in just a few days and will also sextile Uranus and trine retrograde Neptune during this transit.  This four planet combination creates what is commonly known as Barbault’s Basket.  It is a rare pattern that signals potential societal shifts and positive transformations.  We seem to be on the “cusp” of this.  It could start to show itself now.  We will have to wait and see what actually manifests. 

07/17/26 – 11:50 pm – decelerating Moon waxing sextile retrograde Mercury

This pause and review of any new things started recently sextile is the fifth and final major aspect of the day.  If you are still awake, you may want to take a few minutes to review any new things started recently.  How are they coming along?  Did you start too many things to handle now?  If so, you may want to consider setting one or more aside for later. 

07/18/26 – 3:13 pm – average Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a waxing pause and review of any new things started recently sextile to the Sun, as She crosses 26 Virgo 18’, the Moon will go void-of-course for almost 6 3/4 hours, until entering Libra at 9:57 pm.  This may refer to that new thing you started with the Cancer New Moon, July 14.  This is also the only major aspect today so the energy may feel stronger than for other waxing sextiles. 

07/19/26 – 5:39 am – average Moon waxing sextile Jupiter

This pause and review of any new things started recently sextile is the first of five exact major aspects today.  The first four of them by the Moon occur within a span of only 39 minutes, so yes, we can think of these four aspects as happening pretty much simultaneously.  It is Sunday morning so they may wake you early or manifest as dreams, thoughts, insights, feelings, or other sensations.  If you experience any of these, be sure to note them with as much detail as possible. 

Just 20 minutes later (5:59 am), the average Moon will make a cardinal opposition to retrograde Neptune for the second aspect of the day.  This rapid near simultaneous combination of aspects may have some feeling off balance or just feeling off, queasy, or not well.  If this happens to you, consider going quiet and getting in touch with everything you are feeling and where, in your body, you are feeling it. 

Just 9 minutes later (6:08 am), the average Moon will make a waning pause and plan your next action air trine to retrograde Pluto.  What shift in or for yourself would you like to make?  Now may be your best opportunity to make it happen. 

Just 10 minutes later (6:18 am), the average Moon will make a waxing air trine to Uranus, creating a Grand Air Trine of Uranus in mutable air Gemini to the Moon in cardinal air Libra, to retrograde Pluto in fixed air Aquarius.  This aspect pattern will add energy to the existing Barbault’s Basket pattern as together the two involve five of the ten traditional planets.  Some may feel this as energizing or inspiring, while others may feel this as chaos, as the energy flows freely from one point to the next, and the next, and the next, and the next, etc. 

07/19/26 – 11:11 am – Mars waxing sextile shadow Saturn

This pause and review of any new things started recently sextile is the fifth and final aspect of the day.  Time for another reality check with Saturn.  He is in His shadow so He will be crossing this point (14 Aries 42’), two more times in the months ahead. 

07/20/26 – 12:23 am – Jupiter waxing fire trine retrograde Neptune

Jupiter starts today with the first of five exact aspects, followed by three by the Moon and then Jupiter will finish the day with an opposition to retrograde Pluto, all before 8 am PDT.  What a Monday this could be! 

This pause and review of any recent actions trine coming in the night could manifest as a dream reminding you or something that you were going to do or finish but haven’t.  If that is the case for you, note what it is and put it at the top of your to do list for this morning. 

07/20/26 – 1:16 am – slowing Moon cardinal opposition shadow Saturn

This opposition is the second aspect of the day and is between the Moon in airy Libra and Saturn in complementary fiery Aries.  When controlled, the two can support each other; however, if one gets out of control, it can take the other out of control with it.  Maintaining your balance with this pair can be challenging as Saturn doesn’t like to compromise.  He wants it the right way, which of course is His way. 

Just 48 minutes later (2:04 am), the Moon will make the third aspect of the day, a waxing, pause and review of any recent actions air trine to Mars for another air and fire complementary, free flowing aspect. 

07/20/26 – 5:19 am – slowing Moon waxing cardinal square retrograde Mercury

This crisis of action square is the fourth aspect of the day.  This cardinal action-oriented square may give you a boost of energy to get your day started early and on course.  Just remember, you need to remain in control at all times. 

07/20/26 – 7:45 am – Jupiter fixed opposition retrograde Pluto

This fire and air opposition is the final exact aspect today and completes Barbault’s  Basket, which incorporates the little grand trine of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.  Will we see fulfillment of Barbault’s Basket potential today?  Probably not, but we may notice signs of coming potential for the beginning of fulfillment on some level.  

Forecast for July 21-31

On the 21st, the Sun will go void-of-course and then Jupiter will sextile Uranus followed by the Sun returning to their fixed fire Leo home on the 22nd.  On the 23rd, Mercury will station direct, now there are only two.  There will be 7 aspects on the 24th including Mercury sextile Venus and retrograde Neptune sextile retrograde Pluto.  On the 26th, Saturn will station retrograde (now there are 3 again) and the Sun will oppose retrograde Pluto.  On the 27th, the Sun will trine retrograde Neptune and then sextile Uranus for two of the five aspects that day.  On the 29th, there will be eight aspects including Venus square Mars and Sun conjunct Jupiter.  July ends with one major aspect, Moon square Uranus followed by two quincunxes by the Moon, first to Jupiter and then to the Sun ending the 31st.