This Week Astrology: July 5–July 11, 2026
The Last Quarter Moon encourages reflection, refinement and purposeful adjustments. Release what no longer serves your goals and strengthen what will carry you forward.
The week begins under a Waning Moon, a phase associated with refinement, integration and thoughtful release. Following last week’s Capricorn Full Moon, attention turns toward applying recent insights, evaluating progress and making adjustments that support long-term success. Rather than pushing for constant forward movement, this portion of the lunar cycle encourages working more intentionally with what has already been set in motion.
Several important transits invite a balanced approach to action and reflection. Mars trine Pluto on July 5 strengthens determination and strategic focus, while the Sun square Saturn on July 6 reminds us that meaningful progress often requires patience, discipline, and realistic expectations. The Last Quarter Moon on July 7 reinforces this theme, encouraging us to release distractions and refine our priorities before the next New Moon cycle begins.
Neptune stations retrograde in Aries on July 7, creating an opportunity to reexamine motivations, ambitions, and the direction we’re choosing to pursue. Rather than diminishing momentum, this retrograde encourages greater honesty about what genuinely inspires us and where adjustments may be needed. Later in the week, Venus enters Virgo on July 9, shifting attention toward practical improvements, thoughtful relationships, and the small details that often produce the greatest long-term rewards.
The purpose of this week is to simplify, strengthen, and prepare for what comes next. By making careful refinements now, we create stronger foundations for the opportunities that will emerge during the next lunar cycle. Be sure to check your Tarotscopes and Horoscopes for additional guidance, and book a psychic-astrology reading for personalized insight into the opportunities unfolding throughout Cancer season.
The Moon remains in Pisces throughout Sunday, encouraging rest, creativity, and emotional renewal. Mars trine Pluto supports focused effort and purposeful action, making it easier to channel inspiration into meaningful progress. Five highlights adaptability and opportunity, reminding us to remain open as circumstances continue evolving. Today's best use: combine imagination with determination and take meaningful steps toward an important goal.
On Monday, the Moon remains in Pisces until 11:06am ET, encouraging reflection before entering Aries and shifting attention toward action and fresh beginnings. The Sun square Saturn asks for patience, maturity and realistic expectations, while Six emphasizes responsibility and steady progress. Today's best use: honor your commitments while taking practical steps toward a new objective.
On Tuesday, the Last Quarter Moon arrives under Aries, encouraging decisive adjustments before the next lunar cycle begins. Neptune retrogrades in Aries today, inviting a thoughtful review of long-term aspirations, motivations, and personal direction. Seven favors reflection and deeper understanding, helping clarify what deserves your continued energy. Today's best use: release what no longer supports your goals and recommit to what truly matters.
The Moon remains in Aries until 4:30pm ET on Wednesday, encouraging initiative before entering Taurus and shifting attention toward stability, comfort and lasting results. Eight supports confidence and achievement, making this an especially productive day for returning to projects that had previously stalled. Today's best use: build momentum through consistent effort and practical decision-making.
The Moon remains in Taurus throughout the day, encouraging patience, steady progress and appreciation for simple pleasures. Venus enters Virgo, beginning a cycle that favors thoughtful relationships, practical improvements, and greater attention to detail. Nine emphasizes completion and perspective, making this a good day to simplify, organize and prep for what's ahead. Today's best use: strengthen what matters most through care and consistency.
Come Friday, the Moon remains in Taurus until 6:41pm ET, encouraging practical accomplishments before entering Gemini and bringing greater curiosity and conversation. Ten supports fresh potential, while today's energy also invites reflection on how much has been achieved since the beginning of the year and what you'd like the months ahead to represent. Today's best use: celebrate your progress and set clear intentions for the remainder of 2026.
The Moon remains in Gemini throughout the day, encouraging learning, conversation and new experiences. Eleven heightens awareness, curiosity, and meaningful encounters, making this an ideal day to remain flexible and follow where genuine interest leads. Today's best use: keep your schedule open, stay present, and welcome unexpected opportunities.
Have an awesome week, everyone!
Working with Mercury Retrograde in Cancer
Mercury retrograde in Cancer continues this week, inviting us to slow down, revisit important conversations, and look more carefully at the thoughts, decisions, and emotional patterns influencing our lives. While Mercury retrograde is often associated with delays or miscommunication, it is equally a valuable period for reflection, refinement and discovering insights that may have been overlooked during busier times.
Cancer is connected with home, family, emotional well-being, memory, and the foundations that shape our sense of security. This retrograde encourages us to ask meaningful questions: Are we communicating our needs clearly? What past experiences continue influencing present decisions? Are there conversations worth revisiting or plans that would benefit from thoughtful revision rather than abandonment?
The Last Quarter Moon on July 7 reinforces this reflective atmosphere, encouraging us to release distractions and make practical adjustments before the next lunar cycle begins. Neptune retrograde in Aries supports greater honesty about our motivations, while Venus entering Virgo on July 9 shifts attention toward practical improvements, thoughtful relationships, and the small refinements that often produce lasting results.
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Like a slingshot, Mercury retrograde reminds us that we sometimes have to go back in order to move forward. When we take time to reflect, refine, and communicate with greater intention, we often discover that the path ahead becomes clearer than it first appeared.
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