MAP for July 2025
Monthly Astrological Placements (MAP)
Please feel free to notice and then tell me about your experience. Or ask a question. I’m here for engagement.
Times presented are Pacific Time. Add 2 hours for Central, 3 for Eastern and 8 for GMT.
~ Tuesday, July 1: Moon enters Libra (2:16PM)
Big planetary aspects with the moon today. Prior to the Moon’s entry into Libra, it trines Venus and Uranus while in Virgo. After it enters Libra it opposes Saturn and Neptune. The day might start out feeling loving and optimistic but then turn heavy and nebulous. See how it affects you. The energies in general have an impact and then any aspects that are made to your natal chart are more personal. Track it - let me know.
~ Wednesday, July 2: Sun square Moon (12:30PM)
Waxing Half Moon
Sun in Cancer square Moon in Libra
~ Friday, July 4: Moon enters Scorpio (2:33AM)
Venus enters Gemini at 8:31AM
Venus in Taurus conjuncts Uranus in late degrees before moving into Gemini at 8:31AM. Neptune in Aries starts its Retrograde period reaching into Pisces on October 22. It is time to confront illusion. What have you been unable to see clearly? What has been blocking you? This retrograde period can bring forth the clarity needed to move you forward you’re your dreams. Creativity abounds. Neptune continues Retrograde until December 7th at which time it moves back into Aries where it will remain until March 2039.
~ Saturday, July 5: Sun in Cancer trines Moon in Scorpio (6:29AM)
~ Sunday, July 6: Moon enters Sagittarius (3:06PM) trine Saturn at 6:54PM, and Neptune at 7:26PM - opposing Venus at 8:37PM
With all of these aspects occurring it is a good time to get out the ephemeris to clarify the aspects between planets in signs.
~ Monday, July 7: BIG CHANGE - Uranus enters Gemini at 12:45AM. Uranus has been in Taurus for the past 7 years. It will retrograde and return again to Taurus in November, but for now notice any changes. Will it shift houses in your natal chart? This is a generational planet so the changes may be more noticeable in the world. I imagine radical conversations will begin to take place hopefully having a positive influence on necessary changes in the dynamics of the world.
~ Wednesday, July 9: Moon enters Capricorn (1:55AM)
This move will create a Moon square Saturn and Neptune and an opposition to Jupiter. Capricorn can be a heavy Moon placement and these squares and opposition may provide a serious energy to the day.
~ Thursday, July 10: Full Moon in Capricorn (1:37PM)
Moon in Capricorn opposes Sun in Cancer
~ Friday, July 11: Moon enters Aquarius (10:21AM)
The Moon will trine Uranus (10:42AM) and sextile Saturn and Neptune. It will also conjunct Pluto. This could be a powerful day for vision and conversations for positive change, both in your personal life and in the world.
~ Saturday, July 12: Saturn begins its 4+month retrograde cycle. Time to be reflective and made changes to align with your inner knowing. Focus on being more diligent and responsible in your work and commitments.
~ Sunday, July 13: Moon enters Pisces (4:45PM)
~ Monday, July 14: Moon in Pisces oppose Mars in Virgo (9:15PM)
There may be an edge of irritability causing emotional upheaval. Resist engaging and nitpicking. Avoid judgment.
~ Tuesday, July 15: Moon enters Aries (9:32PM)
~ Thursday, July 17: Sun square Moon (5:37PM) Waning Half Moon
Sun in Cancer square Moon in Aries
Mercury goes Retrograde (9:45PM) - See Post from July 10 providing detail for this Mercury Retrograde period.
~ Friday, July 18: Moon enters Taurus (12:58AM)
Moon square Pluto (5:38AM) The day starts early possibly creating some intense emotional feelings that can create transformative change. Mercury sextiles Venus at 6:37AM - offering energy for conducive conversations with close relations. The moon sextiles Jupiter at 3:57PM providing an opportunity to communicate vision. Remember a sextile provides energy for communication. Don’t miss this opportunity if strong emotions arise early in the day.
~ Saturday, July 19: Moon square Mercury (3:08AM) - we may have doubts about what we discussed yesterday. Don’t. Your mind is simply creating a challenge for your emotions. If it won’t go away, wait for a better opportunity to clear the air, like tomorrow.
~ Sunday, July 20: Moon enters Gemini (3:22AM)
Good energy for communication today - to clear up deep emotional issues that may have arisen in the past couple of days. The aspects providing this opportunity are: Moon conjunct Uranus - Moon sextile Saturn and Neptune and Moon trine Pluto.
~ Tuesday, July 22: Moon enters Cancer (5:26AM)
Sun enters Leo at 6:29AM
~ Wednesday, July 23: Venus squares Mars (1:23AM) and Moon sextiles Mars (5:42PM) - may be time to clear the air with emotional issues about imbalances in relationships.
~ Thursday, July 24: Moon enters Leo (8:28AM)
New Moon (Moon conjunct Sun) 12:11PM
Several trines today providing optimism and harmony - Plus the New Moon which is for intention setting and new beginnings. Take advantage of these energies - you won’t regret it.
~ Saturday, July 26: Moon enters Virgo (1:55PM)
~ Monday, July 28: Moon enters Libra (10:43PM)
Interesting day otherwise - nothing major but aspects between Moon and Mars and Venus that might provide insight.
~ Tuesday, July 29: Moon oppose Saturn (2:04AM) and Neptune (2:39AM). May experience blocks concerning responsibility and the need to dream and escape - allow this, the Moon in Libra provides the balance necessary to gain useful emotional information.
~ Wednesday, July 30: Venus enters Cancer (8:57PM)
~ Thursday, July 31: Moon enters Scorpio (10:25AM)
Moon trine Venus (11:52AM) Looks to be a good day for nurturing our intimate partners.
First, we learn how the Moon in a specific sign may affect us. Next, we look at the aspects in our natal chart affected. Then we can look at outer planetary aspects and better understand how we are influenced, and how we react to the sign’s energy, the elements involved and specific aspects.
I have added many extra aspects happening but always remember how it affects you is dependent on how you respond and the house(s) the aspect transits through. Let’s say it transits your sixth house - I might imagine the energy will be present in the workplace.
NOTES:
Aspects: conjunctions, squares, trines, oppositions, etc. They are determined by the angle and degree of separation between the planets. The aspects determine the relationship between planets - recognizing our interaction provides truly valuable information. We can learn how to respond rather than reacting. We can be prepared to make good choices.
® Retrograde - indicates an appeared backwards movement of a planet. It will eventually make a station point and then “go” Direct, meaning it is once again moving forward in its customary direction.
Aligns with means a conjunction is formed at the exact same degree.
MAP focuses on the moon’s placement and planetary shifts. Also included are Mercury aspects because they deal with communication and other aspects formed that offer a more global impact. Remember as these planets’ positions shift, they make aspects to your natal chart which are more personal. This is why it is important to know your natal chart. A paid subscription is where I can teach you the language of Astrology and how to navigate and bring your personal chart to life.