Monthly Horoscope: Cancer, July 2018

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Monthly Horoscope: Cancer, July 2018

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Happy solar return, Cancer! (That’s how nerdy astrologers say happy birthday!) This is a very intense month, due to a solar and lunar eclipse, plus a Mercury retrograde; fortunately, intensity doesn’t faze you. You Cancers come equipped with a hard shell that can withstand almost anything! And anyway, July isn’t all bad vibes: While, yes, you will need to fend off some bitchy comments on July 5, when big-mouth Mercury opposes Mars (which is currently limping along and retrograde!), that day also creates a harmonious connection between the Sun and Jupiter, which will bring plenty of lucky energy your way—especially when it comes to your love life and creative endeavors. Plenty of fun is to be had! Inspiring energy continues to flow on July 8, as the Sun connects with Neptune.

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July 9 is certainly a day to circle on your calendar around communication, with Mercury squaring off with Jupiter, a planet whose motto is bigger is better—which unfortunately means plenty of exaggerations will be in the air. But at least people are talking, right?! Also on July 9, sweet, sexy Venus enters Virgo, which will put everyone in a very picky mood about who they want to spend time with. Venus in Virgo will find you especially valuing communication skills in your partners. You’re intuitive as hell, dear crab, but you don’t want to have to guess at how your partners, in love or business, are feeling—you need communication!

Jupiter ends its retrograde on July 10 in fellow water sign Scorpio, so expect some invigorating energy to take place in your love life! The next day, July 11, sexy Venus connects with electric Uranus, which plays out exactly how it sounds: a fab day for you to purchase a vibrator. Electronics aside, you’ll find yourself connecting with some eccentric people and feeling curious and eager to try new things in your relationships. This is a very exciting time for your social life, and some very interesting news is sure to come your way.

Next up is one of the most intense days of the month: July 12, the solar eclipse in your sign. This is a totally transformative period. Eclipses are highly emotional—and you’re already moody as fuck, Cancer, so really do your best to stay grounded! Please, get enough sleep! And pamper yourself! This is a major time of renewal, but with change comes the sadness of saying goodbye to the past, and Cancer, it’s time for your crab claws to release their grip and let go. A new you is here—complete with a new attitude and a new way of approaching the world. Eclipses are hard, but they also open doors of opportunity and have a fated energy about them. Use your sharp intuition during this time to guide you to the new possibilities that are coming your way.

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One of the reasons this eclipse will be so intense is because the Sun will oppose Pluto on July 12, too, and this is an extremely tense combination of planetary energies: the Sun’s archetype is all about life, while lord of the underworld Pluto’s archetype is death. What do these two have in common? Renewal—the Sun sets each evening, and with each ending comes a transformation, and it’s this transformation that Pluto is all about. You’ve been on a journey toward renewal and it will reach a climax now—however, watch out for jealousy, obsession, manipulation and generally, drama, in your relationships. On a more serious note, if there has been any sort of abuse going on, it may be exposed or realized now, as the eclipse and the opposition of the Sun with Pluto come to the surface. Don’t try to deal with all of this hard stuff by yourself and bring in a third party, like a counselor, who can help.

Venus connects with Saturn on July 14, creating a harmonious energy around working out responsibilities and commitments within relationships. While some endings likely took place during the eclipse, this planetary combination bodes well for people acting responsibly and maturely to discuss boundaries, or at least, allows for third parties to come in and help. Venus is sweet and affectionate, while Saturn is cold and disciplined—they’re very different energies, but when they work well together, great things can happen.

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Leo season begins on July 22! This means the Sun will be activating the sector of your chart that rules your finances, and on an emotional level, your sense of self-worth—regal Leo the lion is luxurious as hell, so you might find yourself tapping into some fantastic resources! And, if you find yourself feeing down about what you have to offer the world, ask yourself, "What would a Leo do?" A Leo would look in the mirror, tell themselves how hot they are, and do the fucking thing they’re insecure about doing anyway, because they know that as long as they’re living and acting from a place of heart-centeredness, they can’t be on the wrong track! Plus, Venus connects with Jupiter on July 22, too, which will create a fantastically flirtatious and fun social energy—plan a picnic with a crush or go to the beach with friends. The mood is light, lovely, and generous!

Venus opposes Neptune on July 24, which will be a hazy day for communication—people are going to hear what they want to hear, so save important conversations for another time! That said, it’s a wonderful time to write poetry, create art, or engage in spiritual endeavors. Just watch out, because the vibe is delusional—Neptune rules fantasy, and when it’s in a stressful angle with Venus, the planet of desire, we’re confused about what we want and how to go about getting it. People are not only wearing rose-colored glass, but are also enjoying the view with a dash of Neptune’s psychedelic mirages. If someone tells you they love you during a passionate get together, trust that they meant it for the moment, but don’t hang on to it as the truth. On July 25, the Sun clashes with Uranus, which will definitely bring some wake-up calls and a-ha moments. The haze of Neptune and Venus will be electrified by the surprises Uranus rolls out.

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Mercury retrograde begins in Leo on July 25, or 26, depending on your time zone. Do time zones even matter when Mercury, the planet of logic, is retrograde? Who knows! All I can tell you is to make sure you don’t lose your wallet. Communication is iffy during Mercury retrograde, but so is cash and commerce, and especially for you, dear Cancer, this Mercury retrograde isn’t the time for you to make big, important or tech-related purchases. It’s also wise to avoid traveling, signing contracts, or having important conversations during this time, as Mercury retrograde is known for delays and miscommunications. Slow down and take a break! Mercury rules the mind, and when it’s retrograde, it’s time to take a quick break from our busy lives to let our minds wander, rest, and relax.

The lunar eclipse in Aquarius lands on July 27, and it’s a hugely emotional one, Cancer. Full moons are always about release and letting go, but a lunar eclipse is even more so. It’s time to flush that shit—bad memories, bad friendships, old wounds, old desires—down the toilet. I tell you nostalgic Cancers to "let it go" a lot, but this time, I really mean it! This eclipse wants you to let! It! Go! This eclipse is also major for your sex life, and really any emotionally intense relationship you’re participating in. Secrets come to the surface, deep connections are formed… and deep connections are severed. Endings are here—but again, eclipses bring twinkling, shimmering doors of destiny… are you ready to walk through them? It’s time to pay your debts (no, really, this eclipse will ask you to deal with debts, taxes, and other tricky financial things, like shared resources) and move on. The Sun opposes Mars during this eclipse, bringing a fiery energy, boosting egos, and creating tensions, and Venus connects with Pluto, encouraging depth of feeling and intimacy. It’s going to be intense as fuck. Good luck this month, Cancer, and see you in August!