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In 1439, in an attempt to curb the spread of disease, parts of the UK banned kissing. Whether the policy was successful is another matter! Humans have never liked being told how to express their fondness for one another! Today, as Uranian energy continues to build ahead of the innovative planet's weekend link with Pluto, the more tightly we try to manage every outcome, the more we're likely to be surprised. It's about staying curious. The willingness to adapt will prove remarkably liberating.
Between July 15th and 21st, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, and Jupiter all move into alignment, encouraging fresh ideas, expanded possibilities, and a renewed sense of purpose.We're more open to unique perspectives, more drawn to people and experiences outside our usual circle, and more willing to follow our own instincts instead of someone else's script.If you've been wondering what comes next, now is the perfect time to explore the unique patterns revealed by your own birth chart. Get 50% off your personal Birth Chart today, and enjoy three complimentary Tarot readings with every order.
Daniel Cainer and Rudy Stardog are back with your JULY 2026 Astrology Song. Enjoy some spookily accurate suggestions for the month in a musical nutshell from a sausage dog with help from amulti-award-winning songwriter.
Although collaboration can produce remarkable results, when too many competing ideas are introduced into the mix, it can create confusion. Yet in this cosmic climate of change and discovery, if you're offered an observation that strikes you as unhelpful/wrong, don't just discard it. Take a second look. You don't have to agree with a suggestion to benefit from hearing it. A different perspective will spark an insight that reveals possibilities which were hidden in plain sight. They will help you find a surprisingly elegant solution.
Some of the best ideas emerge when people combine their talents and experience. On our own, we often only see part of the picture. Today, a conversation or suggestion holds the potential to reveal possibilities you might never have discovered. As Uranian energy swirls, it highlights the advantages of teamwork. If someone needs assistance, your contribution could prove significant. Equally, be willing to accept help when it's offered. By working together, everyone involved stands to benefit in unexpectedly positive ways.
We underestimate the effect we have on other people. We assume our efforts go unnoticed, that our words are quickly forgotten, and that our contribution is nothing special. In this unusual cosmic climate, which is full of quirky energy, know that your influence extends further than you think. If compliments come your way, know that they're well-deserved. By allowing yourself to acknowledge the positive impact you make, you'll gain understanding into how you can use your skills to transform a challenge into a triumph.
People often mistake caution for lack of ambition. Yet the wisest adventurers aren't the ones who leap at every opportunity; they're the ones who recognise the right moment to act. In this atmosphere of possibility and change, your task is to stop judging yourself by other people's progress and trust your judgement. It's easy to underestimate how much ground you've already covered in pursuit of a goal. By remaining true to your instincts and priorities, you'll find yourself moving, at a steady pace, towards something deeply satisfying.
When we've been through a difficult time and things start to feel easier, the sense of relief can be so powerful it feels almost magical. Yet true contentment isn't the absence of problems. It comes from allowing ourselves to appreciate what's working, what's beautiful and what's already enough. A situation you're dealing with is getting less burdensome. Good. Just make sure you don't immediately replace it with another concern. Not every empty space needs filling. Enjoy the calm. Peace deserves a place in your life too.
The unknown has an amazing way of expanding in our imagination. We can be so busy thinking about what could go wrong that we stop ourselves taking steps towards a better life. Today, rather than focusing on hypothetical obstacles, think about what you stand to gain. Whenever we venture out of familiar territory, we're bound to experience uncertainty. So, trust your preparation, your judgement and your adaptability. A bold move is far more likely to bring rewards than regrets. Your courage will open doors of opportunity.
Wherever we go, our past travels with us. Every experience, success, disappointment, and lesson become part of the story that shapes who we are. Yet while we can't rewrite yesterday, we can choose how we relate to it. In this exciting cosmic climate, if you've been dwelling on an old mistake/regret ask yourself what more there is to learn from it. Chances are, you've already gained all the wisdom it had to offer. Let that be enough. By appreciating how far you've come, you'll see you're ready for what's ahead. Perfect.
It's wise to manage expectations. Yet sometimes, in an effort to protect ourselves from disappointment, we become reluctant to invest in possibilities that deserve our attention. As Uranus, the changemaker, moves to create a trine with your ruler, Pluto, a promising idea is growing. You don't need absolute certainty before allowing yourself to feel hopeful. No. Hope is what enabled you to recognise this opportunity in the first place. And today's dream can become tomorrow's reality. You just need to be willing to nurture it.
Notice how we all have a tendency to invent problems that don't exist. Give us an unlikely scenario and we can debate its implications as though the fate of civilisation depends on the outcome. In this Uranian cosmic climate, before investing your energy into a problem, think about where it registers on the scale of issues you care about. Do you really need to leap in wearing your metaphorical superhero lycra outfit? Sometimes the wisest response is to shrug and move on. Save your energy for an opportunity that serves you.
Perfection has a way of distracting us from progress. When we focus too intently on things that haven't gone as well as we'd like, it's easy to overlook how much we've achieved. Right now, you need to direct your attention towards what can be built rather than what can be blamed. If you've experienced setbacks, don't assume the story has reached its conclusion. People learn. Circumstances change. By focusing on hopes rather than frustrations, you'll move towards a future that feels more rewarding and heart-warming.
We can be so focused on achieving a particular outcome that we forget why it mattered so much in the first place. With your ruler, Uranus, having such a powerful influence on the cosmic climate, it's worth making time to think about what you're really seeking. Once you identify your deepest/truest need, your path forward will become much clearer. You'll be open to a realisation that enables you to formulate a life-enriching plan. Wisdom isn't arriving in the form of an answer today. It's arriving in the form of a better question.
Since life has a habit of presenting us with fresh challenges just as we've finished dealing with the previous one, it's no wonder people are sceptical about the idea of lasting improvement. Yet in this astrological climate of inspiration and possibility, as a situation that seemed immovable shifts, you need to reframe your views on what's achievable. By remaining open to hope, you'll be much better placed to recognise the opportunities heading in your direction. And you'll intuitively know which one suits you best.
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