The week of 21 July is shaped by Mars–Uranus fireworks in Taurus, inner refinement from multiple retrogrades, and a cosy emotional hue from Cancer’s expansive vibes. It’s an invitation to burst through old patterns with courage, while nurturing your inner world and communicating from the heart.

By balancing bold innovation with emotional authenticity and grounded restructure, you can ride this energetic wave with both clarity and care.

Sun enters Leo on 22 July

On 14 July, the Sun moves from Cancer into Leo, igniting confidence, creativity and self-expression. Leo’s bold energy encourages you to share your unique talents and embrace the spotlight. After a month of introspection during Cancer Season, this is a turning point—it’s time to step out, shine, and let your personality be seen and celebrated. This transit also activates the Full Moon in Capricorn’s residual energy (occurred on 10 July), helping you balance personal ambition with heartfelt warmth.

Leo’s influence favours passion projects, performance, playful romance and warm-hearted leadership. It can also inspire generosity—and a touch of drama. If you’ve been hibernating emotionally, this shift sets a vibrant tone for July’s second half. Let the Sun’s fire fuel creative growth and self-assured action.

Tip: Launch or share one creative project—write, film, craft or perform—and allow yourself to enjoy the applause, even if it’s just from close friends or family.

Mars conjunct Uranus in taurus 21 July

On 21 July, Mars aligns with Uranus in Taurus, sparking a powerful blend of daring action and unexpected breakthroughs. Mars’ assertive drive meets Uranus’ electric innovation—ideal for pushing past comfort zones or initiating a long-awaited project. But be ready: this transit can also bring abrupt disruptions or rebellious energy, urging caution in hasty actions and financial gambles.

The energy is perfect for inventive solutions or shaking up stale routines—think a sudden pivot in a work habit, new tech adoption, or daring self-expression. However, it’s wise to tune into stress levels and avoid impulsivity. Gentle presence and awareness can help channel this lightning into constructive movement rather than chaos.

Tip: Harness this transit by scheduling one mini “wildcard” brainstorm—no idea is too out-there. Then apply grounded Mars in Taurus follow-through to prototype or test your favourite concept calmly.

Mercury retrograde in Leo intensifying

Mercury entered retrograde in Leo on 18 July, and by 21 July it’s well into its backspin through the heart of Leo. This encourages reworking of creative ideas, past commitments or relationship dynamics. Communication may seem dramatic, nostalgic or repetitive—this week offers a chance to refine messages rather than forging ahead.

Leo’s retrograde also invites review of self-expression, performances or emotional promises. Are you still true to earlier creative goals or declarations? It’s a golden time to revisit old work, rekindle connections and fine-tune your voice—especially in journalling, drafting, or heartfelt conversations.

Tip: Pick one paused creative or relational thread—maybe an unfinished letter, poem or proposal—and re-edit with fresh Leo love, focusing on clarity and authenticity before sharing.

Saturn retrograde in Pisces

Saturn continues its retrograde in Pisces (since 13 July), urging a gentle review of your emotional and spiritual frameworks. You may feel drawn to restructure creative routines, spiritual practices or commitments to self-care. Notice where over-extension or boundary leakage has crept in, and where more grounded containers are needed.

This reflective phase supports slow adjustments rather than overhaul—Saturn asks you to build stronger emotional scaffolding rather than tear things down. It’s a time to reinforce supports that safeguard your inner world and creative flow.

Tip: Choose one emotional habit (like saying yes too much, skipping rest or merging roles). This week, experiment with a boundary tweak—schedule “no-meet” blocks, start a weekly pause, or shore up creative space.

Neptune retrograde in Aries

Neptune remains retrograde in Aries (since 4 July), deepening introspection into identity, inspiration and motivation. The stillness encourages exploration of inner calling: what feels genuinely you, and what narratives belong to someone else? This transit supports dissolving illusions around self-image and mission.

You might experience strong intuitive hits or creative nudges—tiny breadcrumbs guiding you toward authenticity. It’s a phase for dream journalling, reflective solitude or subtle spiritual practices that clarify your direction.

Tip: Try daily creative or dream journalling this week—capture immediate impulses and review them on Sunday. Notice any patterns or fresh sparks tied to your deeper identity.

Venus in Cancer nurturing connections

Venus has recently entered Cancer (on 20 August? Oh sorry—continuing the nurturing Cancer energy), and during this week it’s influencing emotional connection and comfort in relationships. Venus in Cancer enhances tenderness, supportiveness and heartfelt bonding—ideal for deepening intimacy and tending to loved ones.

While this isn’t a major transit change this week, you may increasingly value cosy interactions or heartfelt gestures. It’s a tender backdrop supporting the stormier, innovative fire of Mars/Uranus and the reflective energy of retrogrades.

Tip: Send a small care gesture—cook a comforting meal, write a heartfelt note, or spend cosy time with someone. It nourishes your Cancer-Centric relationship capital.

Jupiter in Cancer emphasises emotional abundance

Jupiter remains in Cancer, continuing to expand emotional awareness, family ties and intuitive growth. Jupiter’s expansive influence brings opportunities through heartfelt generosity, ancestral insight or homely abundance. It supports inner nourishment even amid external turbulence.

This week, Jupiter’s warm energy helps cushion the intensity of Mars/Uranus and Mercury retrograde, reminding you to find uplift through connection, rest and emotional reassurance.

Tip: Schedule a nurturing heart-time session—perhaps a family walk, deep conversation, or reflective ritual—to reconnect with inner warmth and replenish your emotional reserves.

Pluto retrograde in Aquarius sustained transformation

Pluto continues its longer retrograde journey through Aquarius, urging internal transformation around power, community involvement and technological usage. While slow and subtle, Pluto retro drives lasting subconscious shifts—reconfiguring how you relate to collective dynamics.

This week, insights may light up in unexpected places—watch for undercurrents in group roles, digital habits or activism. You may instinctively shed outmoded collective ideas or reclaim sovereignty in digital spaces.

Tip: Observe one area of your community tech use (like social media, forums or group chats). Ask: “Does this truly align with me?” Then make a micro-adjustment—mute one, restructure a role, clarify your presence.