Photography Harley Weir, Styling Raphael Hirsch. Dazed Spring 2018 issue.BeautyHoroscopesHoroscopes July 2024: Cancer season says it’s OK to bail on your plans!This month, we’re opting for cosy nights in as we crave comfort and aim to secure a sense of safety that we can carry with usShareLink copied ✔️July 1, 2024BeautyHoroscopesTextGrace McGrade Grace McGrade is an intuitive astrologer and priestess based in Los Angeles. She is the host of the podcast Bitchcraft: Spirituality for Bad People. For more astrology, read her guide to risings signs and moon signs. Read an overview of what 2024 has coming up for us this year here. July gets us out of our heads and into our hearts, as we open the month longing for sanctuary, supplied by the soft waters of Cancer season. After the fast and feral pace of Gemini season, we become tender and sensitive, pulled away from the noise and beckoned back indoors. With Saturn and Neptune’s recent retrograde, the pace of July is softer and slower. We are wading through emotions and seeking sanctuary while prioritising self-care. Ruled by the Moon, Cancer season is all about femininity, emotional reciprocity, family and the home. This month, we’re opting for cosy nights in over wild escapades out. We crave comfort and aim to secure a sense of safety that we can carry with us. With the Moon being the fastest celestial body, July is full of ups and downs. Moodiness can arise when we sense lapses in emotional reciprocity, especially when we give more than we receive. It’s the perfect time to reconnect with family or reminisce about our origins, as Cancer’s reflective nature creates a dreamy, compassionate atmosphere. On July 5, the New Moon in Cancer encourages us to set intentions for more safety. It’s your time to rev up the self-care. Throw on a familiar flick, cosy up with a loved one, or make a ridiculously complicated meal from scratch. Mercury enters loud and proud Leo on the 2nd until the 25th, and our love languages become larger than life. No stranger to dramatic declarations, Mercury in Leo amplifies our self-expression to theatrical heights but watch out for heated outbursts especailly if you are feeling unappreciated. Venus joins the Leo party on the 11th, emboldening romantic gestures and dramatic fashion choices. We’re slowly emerging from our crab shells, ready to catwalk through the remainder of summer. On the 20th, Mars moves from stubborn Taurus into fast-paced Gemini. Downtime is over and we’re ready for social stimulation. The second Full Moon in Capricorn of the year occurs on the 21st, prompting us to reassess our workloads. As Cancer season wraps up, the sun swaggers into cheerful and confident Leo the next day. Moving from craving comfort to commanding attention, the fiery warmth of Leo season beckons us back outdoors. We’re ready to flirt and frolic in the sun. On the 25th, chatty Mercury slips into thoughtful and detail-oriented Virgo, one of its ruling signs, sharpening our minds and making us more observant. July ends with the Sun radiating in Leo, adding a playful romantic flair to the final months of summer. Our sense of self is accentuated and healing asteroid Chiron stations retrograde on the 29th, encouraging us to overcome insecurities. Leo season brings a boost of self-confidence and revives our energy, leading us into a grandiose period of “seeing and being seen”. 1/12 You may like next 1/12 1/12 Illustration by Gabrielle RosensteinARIES//ARIES RISINGIt’s time to recuperate your energy and take stock of where you are experiencing burnout. With July emphasising your sector of the home, you may opt for staying indoors, rather than bracing the battlefield of the workplace or a social setting. Mars, your ruler, moves from Taurus to Gemini this month – signifying an emphasis on experimentation in the realm of desires. You may feel like what you want is changing, as you opt for simplicity over chaos. Take time to daydream about your future life.By late July, pragmatic steps toward your ideal become clear. The Full Moon on the 21st may illuminate ambitions and goals you have outgrown. Don’t be afraid to say no to excess responsibilities.Aries Recommendation: Rosalique 3 in 1 Balm Cleanserview more + 2/12 2/12 Illustration by Gabrielle RosensteinTAURUS//TAURUS RISINGCancer season calls you to communicate from the heart, as the sun softens your communication sector. Look for comfort from familiar friends and have heart-to-heart conversations that alleviate heavy feelings. You are given the gift of a clear mind, capable of executing new dreams.With Mars revving up your vitality until mid-July, you have the energy for almost anything. Creative sparks fly and seamless inspiration strikes. On the 11th, Venus moves into Leo, helping you add a flair of the theatrical to your domestic sphere. It’s the perfect time to host a gathering at your home or set intentions for curating a dream space.Taurus Recommendation: Noto Botanics Cheek and Lip Stainview more + 3/12 3/12 Illustration by Gabrielle RosensteinGEMINI//GEMINI RISINGWith Jupiter newly in your sign, you may feel overwhelmed by various potentials and probabilities, as new beginnings have incited rapidly. Take some time off to prevent burnout and try to replenish your energy. Cancer season helps you to come out of a cerebral space and move into your feelings.With an emphasis on finances and self-esteem this month, it’s time to think about where you need more nourishment. Look for reciprocal jobs that make you feel good and try to combat feelings of insecurity by providing yourself with some TLC. By Leo season, you are ready to socialise and express, having honed in on a higher level of self-worth.Gemini Recommendation: Weleda Skin Foodview more + 4/12 4/12 Illustration by Gabrielle RosensteinCANCER//CANCER RISINGHappy Birthday, late Cancerians! The first half of the month is all about you, as the Sun anoints your sector of self, giving you a magnetic pull. Utilise the magic of the New Moon on the 5th to set intentions for the year ahead.With Venus entering Leo on the 11th, financial blessings are in store – so long as you can cultivate greater self-worth. Try to inflate your self-image to dramatically generous heights, until you are almost insufferable. You are an empathic sign, and a bit more selfishness could be medicinal. The month ends on a socially high note, promising soirees in the sun and plenty of romantic potentials. Use the beginning of July to get clear about what you want.Cancer Recommendation: Fenty Beauty Body Sauce Body Luminizing Tintview more + 5/12 5/12 Illustration by Gabrielle RosensteinLEO//LEO RISINGHappy Birthday, early Leos! We begin July in Cancer season, and you are called to enter a metaphorical cave, taking a moment of seclusion and sanctuary from the world at large. As you reflect on the last year, July acts as an exit valve for buried emotions, offering you the space to dream up better dreams and cultivate high hopes for the year ahead.With Venus and Mercury moving into your sign, you are capable of manifesting at a quickened rate – so be mindful about where you focus your attention. All eyes are on you come July 22, when the Sun moves into your sector of self, affirming your specialness. Take this time to shine and socialise, as July ends on a fun and flirty high note.Leo Recommendation: Youth To The People Superberry Hydrate and Glow Dream Maskview more + 6/12 6/12 Illustration by Gabrielle RosensteinVIRGO//VIRGO RISINGYou may be evaluating the nature of your friendships, looking for reciprocal and generative dynamics that leave you feeling comforted rather than concerned. If you are joining a creative collaboration or group project, you may find yourself pulling other people’s weight. Try to assert boundaries and speak up when necessary.On the 5th, a new cycle of connections incites so set intentions for a group of people that share your values. Familiar friends resurface in July, as you gravitate towards old circles. On the 22nd, the Sun moves into Leo, illuminating your sector of the psychic. Use this juncture to do inner-listening and carve out time for more seclusion.Virgo Recommendation: Loewe Wasabi Candleview more + 7/12 7/12 Illustration by Gabrielle RosensteinLIBRA // LIBRA RISINGWith Mars zipping through Gemini this month, you may find yourself on a journey of sorts, faced with choices for your future direction. You are looking for a career path that pays the bills but also nourishes the soul, destined to distil a stronger sense of purpose.The Sun in Cancer sits in your career sector, thrusting you into the professional limelight. Your skills of delegation and empathy are more important than ever. Showcase your talent and step up to the plate. By the end of the month, you return to your regularly busy social calendar, in high demand.Libra Recommendation: Tatcha The Silk Creamview more + 8/12 8/12 Illustration by Gabrielle RosensteinSCORPIO // SCORPIO RISINGImportant endings occurred at the end of June, and now it’s time to clean house – eliminating emotional debris from your headspace. With Cancer season illuminating your sector of higher learning, you are pondering the emotional impact of intimate connections, how they shaped you and your approach to love. Try to allow room for feeling, and let go of resentments. Take a trip away from the mundanities of daily life to clear your head.Mid-month, your focus turns to professional matters, as the Sun supplies your work life with potent opportunities for growth.Scorpio Recommendation: Dries Van Noten Rock The Myrrh eau de parfumview more + 9/12 9/12 Illustration by Gabrielle RosensteinSAGITTARIUS // SAGITTARIUS RISINGCancer season has you craving intimacy and safety after a flurry of new connections were incited in June. Perhaps it’s time to combat superficiality by leading with your heart and taking an existing connection to a deeper level. Vocalise your feelings and needs.The New Moon on the 5th bodes well for deepening bonds and satiating your need for intimacy. Set intentions about what you need romantically. Come Leo season, your eyes are set on a new horizon, as the planets line up in your sector of far-off lands. Accept all adventures and expand your worldview.Sagittarius Recommendation: YSL Beauty Loveshine Candy Glowview more + 10/12 10/12 Illustration by Gabrielle RosensteinCAPRICORN // CAPRICORN RISINGRelationships take the spotlight this month, as the Sun radiates in your sector of partnerships, prompting you to master the art of giving and receiving. The Sun may expose lapses in reciprocity, or exaggerate neediness from a significant other. Try to find ways to avoid codependent dynamics by taking breaks for yourself.Two Full Moons in your sign this Cancer season indicate deep emotional release and important endings. Use the potent energy of the new moon on the 5th to set intentions for partnerships. Leo season then emphasises your steamy sector of sex and intimacy, ensuring that wishes get granted.Capricorn Recommendation: Coco de Mer Roseravished Massage Oilview more + 11/12 11/12 Illustration by Gabrielle RosensteinAQUARIUS // AQUARIUS RISINGIt’s time to deepen your connection with your body, your most essential home. Cancer season illuminates somatic clues your senses are sending you. The best way to treat moodiness is to get healthy. Find inventive and creative ways to nourish yourself, and be gentler with your body. Utilise the energy of the new moon on the 5th to resolve new health regimes.Leo season shines into your partnership region, promising a booked and busy end to the month. This bodes well for collaborative efforts, as well as romantic relationships – so prepare to be in high demand.Aquarius Recommendation: Briogeo Style + Treat Yuzu + Plum Oil Sleek Stickview more + 12/12 12/12 Illustration by Gabrielle RosensteinPISCES// PISCES RISINGWe are halfway through the year, and your head is probably spinning. Amid great and lasting change, you are becoming more grounded, responsible and boundaried. With Saturn and Neptune stationed in your sign, you have had to master the art of letting go. With both planets backpedalling this month, the mood lifts and external stressors are alleviated.July is your month for play and creative inspiration. You are given full permission to let your freak flag fly and act like a creative maniac. Inspiration is found in unexpected places, and anything that evokes pleasure is celestially encouraged. Leo season, on the 22nd, brings you back to earth and daily duties – but for now, enjoy the playtime.Pisces Recommendation: Pat McGrath Labs Mothership IX: Huetopian Dream Paletteview more + 0/12 0/12