Your July 2022 Horoscope Is Here

Cancer season is generally brimming with opportunities to spend more quality time close to home, connecting with your nearest and dearest. Or maybe you're setting off on a revenge travel adventure, because, hey, let's not forget that despite being a sensitive, homebody water sign, the Crab's also a go-getter cardinal sign. Either way, the summer is finally in full swing. And this July, as we move from a time of year ruled by the maternal Crab, into one overseen by the action-oriented Lion, you'll be more inclined to leave your cozy nest, roar your truth, and embrace activist girl summer.

From the first day of the month, tempers could flare (and not just as a result of fireworks or all hell breaking loose on the national level — hey, U.S. Pluto square). The planet of action, Mars, will square off against Pluto, the planet of power, catalyzing brewing power struggles and highlighting anger and control issues. But a cool off period should kick off on the 5th, once Mars moves from impulsive, fiery Aries into pragmatic Taurus, known for its long fuse.

This shift for Mars is good news for anyone who likes life to feel — or their next romp between the sheets — slow and sensual. And so is Venus' shift from scattered, curious, noncommittal Gemini into sentimental, romantic Cancer on the 17th.

This isn't to say there aren't astrological landmines scattered throughout the next few steamy weeks of July, but with heartfelt Cancer and driven Leo at the helm, connection and pleasure won't be in short supply.

(Be sure to read your rising sign as well as your sun.)

Aries

With the sun moving through your home zone since June 21, you've likely been laying lower than you're usually apt to do. But now, one too many nights in with your fur kid and/or partner and/or roomie probably has you feeling a little bit stir crazy. Plus, because July kicks off on the 1st with your ruling planet, Mars, in your sign, squaring off against Pluto in your career zone, pressure and power struggles in your professional world will catapult you out of your rut. By the time the full moon hits in that same zone on the 13th, you might feel like you can finally wash your hands clean of a particularly toxic situation on the job.

From July 5 to August 20, Mars will be in your income zone, fueling powerful and practical moves to get ahead cash flow-wise. While your hard work on this front could be buzzing along in the backdrop, you can more readily focus on cozy time with loved ones which you can more readily make happen once sweet Venus is in your home zone from July 17 to August 11. And as Mercury shifts into your romance and self-expression zone from July 19 to August 4 and the sun follows from July 22 to August 22, fun, pleasure, and creativity soar.

Taurus

Admit it: You're often pretty psyched when you find out that plans to go out have either been canceled or shifted to a lower-key night in. And despite the fact that Cancers are homebodies like you, the sun's time in the sign of the Crab lights up your communication zone, which is one of the most social sectors of the zodiac. The last couple of weeks have likely been pretty busy for you, and with go-getter Mars entering your sign on the 5th — where it remains until August 20 — you'll be fired up to not only connect with others but take concrete action on your passion projects. Around the 13th, when the full moon falls in your adventure zone, taking a leap of faith or giving into that desire to get out of your comfort zone could be in order.

If you're feeling a bit rundown, the stage will be set for a bit more R&R once Mercury, the planet of communication, and the confident sun both shift into your home zone mid-month (Mercury on the 19th, the sun on the 22nd), empowering you to prioritize your inner life and downtime, especially with loved ones. And when the new moon falls there on the 28th, the same day lucky Jupiter kicks off its retrograde in your spirituality zone, you may feel especially certain it's time to put your emotional well-being above just about everything else for the sake of your long-term goals.