Last month I mentioned that we were in for a hot summer, and June gave us that. With major riots and protests in California, then with the Israel-Iran conflict, we saw great tension and violence manifesting. The way I see it, July will probably continue this trend, with other turning points and events.
I’ve been, for months now, talking about the Saturn-Neptune conjunction and July will be an important point for this transit. In early July, both Neptune and Saturn will turn retrograde, stationing at about 7 degrees Pisces. Both planets will be in a very tight conjunction for the entire month of July, and a big chunk of August.
Astrologically, whenever a conjunction is tight or close (at about 3 degrees), that represents the more prominent or eventful portion of a transit. So July will be a time when Saturn-Neptune truly comes alive.
This is a time of cultural change. Hard and uncomfortable truths coming out. Old taboos being dispersed. And overall change around the way we perceive and interact with the world.
New illusions, new taboos and new lies will arise; as that is just the way the world works. But for now, we can see some of the “old order” being dispersed and shifted, maybe even in shocking ways.
Events in July 2025
- 04/07/2025 15:49 Neptune retrograde 07°57’40” Pisces
- 10/12/2025 08:49 Neptune direct 05°09’06” Pisces
- 10/07/2025 16:37 Full Moon in Purva Ashada 24°37’10” Sagittarius
- 12/07/2025 23:28 Saturn retrograde 07°43’10” Pisces
- 27/11/2025 23:16 Saturn direct 00°56’15” Pisces
- 16/07/2025 08:02 Sun in Cancer
- 16/07/2025 19:59 Saturn Conjunct Neptune 00°12’52” 07°42’25” Pisces R 07°55’18” Pisces R
- 18/07/2025 00:44 Mercury retrograde 21°21’37” Cancer
- 11/08/2025 03:30 Mercury direct 10°02’00” Cancer
- 22/07/2025 18:02 Mars conjunct Ketu 26°32’16” Leo
- in effect: 10/07-03/08
- 24/07/2025 15:11 New Moon in Pushya 07°55’20” Cancer
- 25/07/2025 02:33 Sun Opposing Pluto 08°22’28” Cancer 08°22’28” Capricorn R
- 25/07/2025 23:27 Venus in Gemini
- 28/07/2025 10:30 Mars in Virgo
- 30/07/2025 10:15 Chiron retrograde 02°56’50” Aries
With both Saturn and Neptune turning retrograde early in July, this early portion of the month can be specially eventful.
With Neptune retrograde, we have a stronger grasp of reality in the months ahead. With Saturn retrograde as well, this becomes an interesting moment to deal with reality, neither too pessimistic or too optimistic. It can be a great moment to problem solve and improve.
The Full Moon this month happens on Purva Ashada nakshatra, which is related to reinvigoration, raising oneself up and gaining strength. On the positive, this is a great time for anything that improves our mood and disposition. On the other hand, this star can deal a lot with gaining force for a conflict, so it could deal with strong declarations and public clashes.
After the Full Moon, we enter everyone’s favorite astrological event, Mercury retrograde! Mercury will be retrograde between July 18th and August 11th. The usual precautions are recommended.
Mercury is the planet of communications, so everything related to communications could be slowed down. Computer problems, miscommunications, delays in deliveries and other kinds of issues become possible. Avoid mistakes by double checking and confirming things, and try to be patient when problems arise.
Going back to our hot summer, Mars-Ketu is another conjunction that will highlight this. Ketu exacerbates Mars, so this conjunction tends to promote extreme events, violence and attacks. The exact conjunction will be on the 22nd, but the aspect will be with us for most of July. So again, we can have war tensions, protests and events of the sort.
The New Moon this month happens on Pushya nakshatra, and it will be an interesting New Moon. It will happen at 7° Cancer, at an exact trine to Saturn and Neptune, it will also happen in opposition to Pluto. So the New Moon can trigger big events or turning points, specially in regards to hard or ugly truths, as well as conflicts.
Summary
Mundane
July will continue the trend of June, being an eventful month on many fronts. The star of the show is the Saturn-Neptune conjunction. We are in a strong moment of change in the world, and the events of July will deal a lot with that.
Hard truths and old secrets could be revealed. We can similarly see protests, violence and great clashes around the world.
I feel repetitive writing this, as much of what I said last month applies now.
Still, I would highlight late July as a time to be watched, specially around the New Moon on the 24th; as a lot of events could be triggered by it.
The 12th and the 16th should also be noted.
Personal
On a personal level, I feel repetitive again, July is much like June. It is a time to turn a new leaf and move forward. The Saturn emphasis in the air is pretty much about creating structures and building our lives. So that is what we should be focused on doing.
In other news, with Mercury retrograde, we should be mindful of communications and travel. Always double checking and being cautious.
With Mars-Ketu, we have to be careful about energy and anger. We have to be mindful of other people, who could be lashing out or angry now. Managing that and trying to find peace is important. For ourselves, we should manage our own anger and energy, by finding productive outlets like exercise or projects. Maybe sex even, why not?