Practical Magic (Film Still)BeautyHoroscopesHoroscopes July 2025: Dreams get prophetic and old flings returnOn July 7, Uranus enters Gemini, jolting us awake as we enter a new frequencyShareLink copied ✔️July 1, 2025BeautyHoroscopesTextGrace McGrade Grace McGrade is an intuitive astrologer based in Los Angeles. She is the head astrologer of the app “Stars Align”. Her sessions include birth chart readings, transits, energetic clearings and psychic consultations. For more astrology, read her guide to rising signs and moon signs. Read an overview of what 2025 has coming up for us this year here. July promises to be anything but predictable. As we cross the threshold into the second half of the year, we find ourselves on the edge of irreversible change. We’re still swimming through Cancer season, feeling tender, nostalgic and craving reciprocity. The sign of the crab reminds us to protect what’s sacred, to move sideways when we’re unsure, and to anchor ourselves in the relationships and rituals that feel like home. But even as we seek comfort, the tides are shifting. On July 7, Uranus enters Gemini, jolting us awake as we enter a new frequency. Uranus is the planet of upheaval, innovation and radical freedom, and when it enters Gemini, information accelerates. Gemini can’t help but ask questions, and when it teams up with rebel planet Uranus, no topic is off-limits. This energy makes people speak out without filters, challenge the norm just to see what happens, and drop truths that feel more like jolts. Conversations may turn unpredictable, charged with controversy or brilliance, sometimes both at once. Expect flashes of insight, tech breakthroughs, and a sudden hunger to break out of outdated mental loops. Historically, Uranus in Gemini has marked revolutions in how we think, communicate and share information. When the printing press was invented in 1444, Uranus had just entered Gemini, ushering in a radical transformation in the spread of knowledge. Ideas that were once reserved for the elite (religious texts, scientific discoveries and philosophical thought) suddenly became accessible to the public. A similar wave followed in 1523, when the Bible, once confined to the clergy, was placed directly in the hands of ordinary people. Spiritual knowledge no longer needed an intermediary. Uranus in Gemini does not just alter the way we think. It drastically impacts the information we receive and encourages us to think for ourselves. Mercury’s retrograde in Leo on July 18 reminds us to think before we speak. Bold declarations or theatrical miscommunications may arise, especially in romantic exchanges Flash forward to now, when our access to information is primarily online. Uranus in Gemini adds an electric unpredictability to online spaces, potentially leading to data breaches, cyber attacks, or a sudden disclosure of information that would ordinarily be hidden from public perception. The Full Moon in Capricorn on the 10th asks us to take a good and honest look at societal structures and leadership. This lunation calls us to examine where we’ve placed faith in systems or figures that have not earned it. What are we here to accomplish? Where have we clung to tradition out of fear rather than trust? While Uranus in Gemini may incite provocative conversations, Mercury’s retrograde in Leo on July 18 reminds us to think before we speak. Bold declarations, ego-driven commentary, or theatrical miscommunications may arise, especially in romantic or creative exchanges. Caution around conversations is advised, so use this time to reflect before reacting. Then, on July 22, the Sun enters Leo, bringing in a dramatic surge of energy. From the emotional depths of Cancer season, we emerge into a more extroverted, expressive and creative season. Leo season invites us to love out loud, take up space, and lead with heart. Despite the retrogrades and reversals, this is a moment to reconnect with your creative life force and remember whatever it is that makes you special. We’re saying yes to pleasure, play and performance, even if the world feels messy. The New Moon in Leo on July 24 acts as a fresh start with anything tied to self-worth, artistic ambition or romantic courage. If you are in need of more attention or creative inspiration, get a pen to paper and call it in. Set intentions that are loud, clear, and a little audacious. Lead with your heart and dress for the role you want. On July 30, Venus drifts into Cancer, softening our hunger for the spotlight and pulling us back into the heart. Balancing out Leo’s bold declarations and performative flair, Venus in Cancer reminds us that intimacy matters more than applause. It’s a delicate blend of grand gestures and quiet moments, allowing us to express love through care, empathy and emotional presence. We become more sensitive to energy and more attuned to who feels safe. 1/12 You may like next 1/12 1/12 Illustration by Gabrielle RosensteinARIES//ARIES RISINGCancer season has you deep in your feelings, like it or not. You may find yourself pulled inward, reflecting on your roots, your chosen family, and what home really means now. With Neptune stationing retrograde in your sign on July 4, you could start sensing the subtle ways you’ve been self-abandoning – keeping it together for others, hiding your sensitivity behind a brave face. Pay attention to the quiet truths surfacing beneath the noise. This is about psychic safety, not just physical stability. Meanwhile, Mars, your ruling planet, moves through Virgo, helping you restore structure and momentum after a foggy first half of the year. You’re refining your routine, clearing mental clutter, and getting grounded in the details. Discipline becomes a love language. The highlight of the month occurs on the 7th, when Uranus enters Gemini, activating your mind, voice and daily journeys. Prepare for a jolt of mental electricity. Your thoughts speed up, your conversations sharpen, and your tolerance for fakeness evaporates. Expect breakthroughs, genius ideas, and the urge to write, post, speak or share in new ways. On July 22, your astrological summer kicks off as the Sun enters Leo, igniting your sector of pleasure, play and romantic prospects. This is your reminder to flirt with life again – to chase what excites you, to create without overthinking, and to let joy be your driving force. If you feel short on inspiration or potential partners, you can use the New Moon on the 24th to harness your magic and call in excitement. Set intentions rooted in joy, confidence and chemistry.Aries Beauty Recommendation: Luca Tsu Lange Yorview more + 2/12 2/12 Illustration by Gabrielle RosensteinTAURUS//TAURUS RISINGCancer season activates your communication zone, but instead of shouting from the rooftops, you’re speaking in subtleties, through body language, shared glances and long heartfelt texts. You’re more emotionally attuned than usual, filtering every conversation through your gut. Venus, your ruler, spends the majority of the month in Gemini, favoring experimentation and investigation. The major headline occurs on July 7, when Uranus exits your sign and enters Gemini. After years of disruptions, sudden changes, and upgrades to your identity, Uranus is now cutting you some slack and shifting the focus to your stability. As Uranus moves into your second house of money, self-esteem and abundance, it offers you insights about where to invest your time and energy. Genius ideas about new ways to earn could come in, fast. New revenues of income and talents become the focal point. It’s time to program your approach to money, and upgrade your self-image. The Full Moon in Capricorn on the 10th allows you to let go of rigid or limiting beliefs that have been holding you back, paving the way for greater faith in your future. Then, on July 22, the Sun moves into Leo, drawing your focus inward and helping you reconnect with your origin story – where you come from, what shaped you, and what you need. It’s a good time to refresh your living space in a way that reflects who you’re becoming, making it feel more like a sanctuary and more like you. Set intentions for your dream home on the New Moon in Leo on July 24.Taurus Beauty Recommendation: Le Rub SPF 50 Everyday Sunscreenview more + 3/12 3/12 Illustration by Gabrielle RosensteinGEMINI//GEMINI RISINGJuly rings in a full-scale upgrade. On July 7, Uranus enters your sign, launching a seven-year cycle of reinvention, rebellion and radical self-liberation. If you’ve been shape-shifting to fit in or maintaining an image just to keep the peace, that version of you is cracking open. What’s emerging is more authentic, more electric, and less apologetic. This is your awakening – chaotic, brilliant and impossible to ignore. Get ready for identity breakthroughs, genius-level ideas, and a deep craving for freedom that refuses to be ignored.With Venus spending most of the month in your sign, you’re magnetic, curious and attracting things towards you with eerie agility. As Cancer season lights up your sector of earning, you can use the energy of July to call in financial abundance and security. Mid-month, the Full Moon in Capricorn on July 10 highlights deep entanglements, illuminating underlying issues in your more intimate dynamics with others. Something may need to be released or renegotiated. Speak up for yourself and your needs. Mercury stations retrograde on the 18th, and unspoken desires become difficult to ignore. Then, on July 20, the Sun moves into Leo, activating your voice, calling for more self-expression, and adding a flurry of movement to your day-to-day. Say what you mean, but try not to be mean when you say it. Your bravery is through the roof and you’re feeling more social, more inspired, and more outspoken. The New Moon in Leo on July 24 is your invitation to speak something into existence – an idea, a collaboration, a creative project, or a truth that needs to be heard.Gemini Beauty Recommendation: Malin+Goetz Cilantro Hair Conditionerview more + 4/12 4/12 Illustration by Gabrielle RosensteinCANCER//CANCER RISINGHappy Birthday, Cancerians! With the Sun glittering in your sector of self, you are thrust into the astrological limelight, turning heads without even trying. Jupiter, planet of abundance, is newly in your sign, gifting you a more philosophical and expansive outlook. You may feel more exposed, more emotionally raw, but also more empowered to take risks. Then, on July 7, Uranus enters Gemini, kicking off a seven-year cycle of change to your subconscious space. This is a powerful shift. You may experience sudden spiritual insights, psychic downloads, or wake-ups that feel like they come out of nowhere. Old patterns break open. Dreams predict the future. Intuitive information becomes impossible to ignore. You’re being rewired behind the scenes – trust the process even when you can’t see it. With the Full Moon on the 10th of July occurring in your opposite sign of Capricorn, a dynamic could reach a turning point, especially if it’s been out of balance. Whether it’s time to commit more deeply or release with grace, this lunation asks you to get real about reciprocity. What are you giving, and what are you getting in return? Then, on July 22, the Sun leaves your sign and moves into Leo, shifting your focus to stability and self-worth. With Mercury in retrograde also here, you may be refining and revisiting your budget, reevaluating your spending, or exploring new ways to replenish your bank account – and your sense of value. This isn’t just about money. It’s about what you give energy to, and what you get in return. The month ends with Venus entering your sign, adding an atmosphere of comfort and romance to your day-to-day.Cancer Beauty Recommendation: HERBAR Barrier Creamview more + 5/12 5/12 Illustration by Gabrielle RosensteinLEO//LEO RISINGWe begin July in Cancer season, which amplifies your desire for rest and seclusion, pulling you away from the spotlight before your seasonal grand entrance, on July 22. Fatigue may creep in, but don’t worry: you’re not losing momentum, you’re recharging. Give yourself space to reset before your solar return begins. The biggest shift lands on July 7, when Uranus enters Gemini, kicking off a seven-year cycle of collective change. For you, this accelerates changes in your community, bringing about new collaborations and connections. You may find yourself breaking away from old social circles or attracting unconventional allies who reflect the future you’re stepping into. From here on out, friendships become catalysts, and your definition of belonging evolves. The Full Moon in Capricorn on July 10 calls for a wellness check, illuminating your habits and your health, and encouraging you to conserve more energy. Mercury stations retrograde in Leo on the 18th, spurring a rethinking of how you present and express yourself, leading to the occasional communicative hiccup and delay. Your season arrives on July 22, beckoning you back outdoors and gifting you a surge of confidence and charisma. Set intentions around identity, expression and personal power on July 24, when the New Moon in Leo conspires in your favour. July ends on a high note, thrusting you into the astrological limelight, and helping you to turn heads.Leo Beauty Recommendation: Rabanne Mini Palette - Digital Dreamview more + 6/12 6/12 Illustration by Gabrielle RosensteinVIRGO//VIRGO RISINGYou’re craving connection, but only the kind that feels emotionally intelligent, reciprocal and real. Surface-level circles may start to weigh heavily on you, as you gravitate towards genuine and generative friendships instead. The game changer of the month occurs on July 7, when rebel planet Uranus enters chatty Gemini. This is spurring a seven-year cycle of professional change for you, encouraging experimentation, risk-taking and exploration in your field of work. You may suddenly favour working alone to abiding by the rules of an authority figure, as you take a rebellious approach to your profession. Follow these impulses. As Mercury prepares to retrograde in Leo on July 18, unspoken longings arise to the surface. Perhaps, something you thought you were over reappears to be processed. Be attentive and try to process your emotions with love. The Full Moon in Capricorn on July 10 encourages you to let go of creative blockages, particularly those rooted in fear of rejection or perfectionism. You are still feeling compelled to take professional risks but what beliefs are holding you back? On the 22nd, the Sun moves into Leo, adding some heat to your psychic sector, beckoning you to cherish time alone and replenish your creative energy. Joy and solitude go hand in hand, so use the latter half of July to build your own personal retreat away from the world. Virgo Beauty Recommendation: Tradition Holundersirup Body Washview more + 7/12 7/12 Illustration by Gabrielle RosensteinLIBRA//LIBRA RISINGVenus spends the majority of July in Gemini, adding a chatty and experiential energy to your dealings with others. While Cancer season beckons you to inspect your workflow and examine what’s paying off and what isn’t. During July, your emotional intelligence becomes a superpower. What feels fulfilling? What feels draining? Can you aim for safety and comfort over the approval of others? Jupiter is amplifying your intuitive faculties, pointing you towards professional opportunities. Then comes the major turning point: on July 7, Uranus enters Gemini, launching a seven-year reinvention of your belief systems, worldview and philosophy. Prepare to challenge everything you thought you knew. This could mark the start of a deep spiritual journey, academic pursuit, or life-altering trip. Look out for strange synchronicities. On July 10, the Full Moon in Capricorn adds to this energy, encouraging you to branch out of your comfort zone and challenge inherited notions of success. Mercury in Leo stations retrograde a week later, enlivening dialogues with friends and supplying your social calendar with a frenzy of activity. Summer feels full, especially when Leo season kicks off on the 22nd, drawing your attention to community gatherings and group activities. Enjoy the popularity, but be mindful of your words, as a tempered Mercury in Leo retrograde can blow small disputes out of proportion. Libra Beauty Recommendation: GODMODE Mirage Lipglossview more + 8/12 8/12 Illustration by Gabrielle RosensteinSCORPIO//SCORPIO RISINGCancer season fills you with an unshakeable sense of wanderlust and nostalgia, as if you are longing for a far-off time or destination. You’re hungry for meaning, answers and movement. Jupiter in Cancer is expanding your horizons, inviting you to follow your curiosity wherever it leads, through books, road trips, conversations, or spiritual practice. On July 7, Uranus enters Gemini, breaking open old attachment patterns and shaking loose the mental loops that have kept you tethered to the past. Obsession gives way to observation. You begin to see your connections more clearly, taking note of where you’ve merged too deeply and where you’ve held back. This is the beginning of a new language of intimacy: one that balances emotional intelligence with real autonomy.The Full Moon in Capricorn on July 10 encourages you to become more responsible about how you use your voice. The planets are favouring integrity and honesty over secrecy and shame. Say what you mean, but don’t be mean when you say it, as Mercury stations retrograde on the 18th making it easy for dialogues to take a dramatic turn. On the 22nd, you are thrust into the professional spotlight, as the Sun graces your career sector, amplifying your ability to gain attention for your work. You may be catching the eye of important VIPs, or be on the receiving end of a promotion of sorts. If you have career goals, the New Moon in Leo on July 24 invites you to plant seeds around professional growth, leadership and creative authority. Scorpio Beauty Recommendation: Brain Dead Terra Former Liquid Castile Soapview more + 9/12 9/12 Illustration by Gabrielle RosensteinSAGITTARIUS//SAGITTARIUS RISINGCancer season nudges you beneath the surface, encouraging deeper intimacy and emotional honesty. This is a month for softening. Let people in. You don’t always need to be the strong one, the teacher, or the guide. Ask for support when it gets heavy. With Uranus entering Gemini on the 7th, a strange kind of electricity takes hold of your relationships, and you may find the month of July is marked by unexpected run-ins with people, sudden connections, and changes that impact partnerships. This energy clears out false dynamics and forces clarity. Brutal honesty may come easier than usual – just watch your tone, especially once Mercury retrogrades in Leo on July 18. The line between truth and tact may blur. The Full Moon in Capricorn on the 10th offers you a financial reality check, as you take inventory of expenses and responsibilities. What are you giving your energy to, and is it returning anything of value? Then, on July 22, the Sun enters fellow fire sign Leo, restoring your faith, foresight and sense of optimism. The vibe shifts, and you’re dreaming bigger again. The New Moon on July 24 invites you to set intentions around growth, travel, publishing, education and purpose. Book the trip. Say yes to summer adventures. Sagittarius Beauty Recommendation: Matcha Routine Almond Shampooview more + 10/12 10/12 Illustration by Gabrielle RosensteinCAPRICORN//CAPRICORN RISINGRelationships take centre stage this month, as the Sun shines over your partnerships. You’re being called to soften, to lean into reciprocity, and to nurture the connections that offer real emotional depth. Compassion and empathy pay off, as Jupiter in Cancer helps you gravitate towards connections with longevity and spiritual purpose. Uranus enters Gemini on the 7th, adding a speed and unpredictability to your day-to-day. You may feel compelled to restructure your routine, explore an unconventional wellness practice, or find a way to work remotely. Any lifestyle pivot that gives you more freedom is valuable. Mercury is retrograde on July 18, stirring up the things left unspoken in your sector of sex and intimacy. This can bring up unresolved feelings, spark deep conversations, or drag old flings out of the vault. If you’re feeling nostalgic or suddenly tempted to reach out to someone from the past, pause. Ask yourself if you’re reaching for comfort or growth. Leo season begins on the 22nd, and ignites your desire for deep intimacy and transformation. This cycle compels you to get closer to others. Try to deepen dynamics without regressing into the past. Capricorn Beauty Recommendation: PURITO Wonder Releaf Centella Unscentedview more + 11/12 11/12 Illustration by Gabrielle RosensteinAQUARIUS//AQUARIUS RISINGCancer season calls for nourishment and self-care, as the Sun brings your attention to your daily life. This is a time to find comfort within your rituals, your body, and your relationship with productivity. With Jupiter in Cancer, your capacity to heal, organise and show up with care expands.The big shift lands on July 7, when your ruling planet Uranus enters Gemini, beginning a seven-year cycle that will redefine your relationship to creativity, romance and pleasure. You can expect sudden sparks – random romantic interests, creative ideas that arrive like lightning, and a craving for freedom in all your pursuits. When the Full Moon in Capricorn on July 10 hits your subconscious, you may experience temporary burnout or exhaustion. Take time to recharge and replenish your energy. Then, on July 18, Mercury retrogrades in Leo, activating your relationship zone and stirring up conversations with lovers, exes or collaborators. Misunderstandings are likely, but so are long-overdue realisations.Leo season, starting on the 22nd, energises your relationships, encouraging you to be courageous and bold in your dealings with others. Speak from the heart and gravitate towards the people who truly see you. If you are feeling blocked, use the New Moon in Leo on July 24 to set intentions around partnership, collaboration and emotional reciprocity. Aquarius Beauty Recommendation: Mirror Water Sun Through Trees Candleview more + 12/12 12/12 Illustration by Gabrielle RosensteinPISCES//PISCES RISINGSummer is in full-swing, and Cancer season encourages you to play, flirt and find fulfillment through creative outlets. Pleasure becomes a form of self-care, and self-expression becomes second nature. Follow your instincts toward joy – whether it’s through art, romance, movement or simply allowing yourself to feel good without guilt. The pace changes on July 7, when Uranus enters Gemini, beginning a seven-year reinvention of your relationship to home, family patterns, and emotional grounding. Your inner world is being rewired. Unexpected shifts in family dynamics, living situations, or ancestral patterns may unfold. The more you release old definitions of comfort, the freer you’ll feel. The Full Moon in Capricorn on July 10 brings closure to a community or long-term goal that no longer fits. You may feel pulled to step back from a social scene or rethink your broader vision. Try to speak up for yourself within friendships, but be cautious – Mercury stations retrograde in Leo on the 18th. A few days later, Leo season begins, bringing you back to earth. The spotlight now shifts to your daily life, as you refine the systems that support your body and mind. The New Moon in Leo on July 24 invites you to create new rhythms that honour both your artistry and your needs. Rest, romanticise and reinvent your routine. Pisces Beauty Recommendation: Ôrəbella x Wildflower Caseview more + 0/12 0/12