July 2026 astrology; Jupiter enters Leo and nothing will be the same after this month

 

It’s another action packed month of a significant astrological year that will change the world as we know it.

Mercury is retrograde in the sign of Cancer until July 23^rd when it turns direct at 16 degrees of Cancer. Cancer is the most emotional of signs and rules the 4^th house of home and family, and the Sun is in Cancer as well. Cancer is ruled by the moon and is the significator of woman and the planet that rules our emotions.

Cancer is connected to the 4^th house of the zodiac which is also connected to security and home or the ‘homeland.’ It is considered a patriotic sign, and we often see wars with planets in the sign; WW11 occurred with Pluto in Cancer for example.  Mercury however, is retrograde and what is patriotic to one may not be the patriotic to another.

Since Cancer is connected to the emotions and women we can expect to see some upset women over the first 23 days of the month and some will experience this transit as overly emotional or sensitive. Emotions, security and family will be front and center this month.

During retrograde Mercury equipment breaks down, appointments are missed or cancelled and we can experience confusion and brain fog or things may temporarily seem to go haywire.

The stationary periods of Mercury as usually the most difficult and when we see Mercurial energy really change. These periods occur at the very beginning and end of the retrograde.

Mercury retrograde is for re-doing things, re-accessing and basically cleaning out closets both literally and metaphorically. It is an important cycle when new information can be revealed that allows us to correct or change things that needed to be changed. Sometimes we change course altogether if we discover we are something isn’t working. In this sense Mercury retrograde is very helpful.

Retrograde Mercury has a strong connection to the past; old lovers and friends sometimes return or we are flooded with memories of the past. Now is the time to reach out to old friends, clients or anyone else you would like to reconnect with.

Jupiter has entered Leo

Jupiter entered Leo June 29^th and will remain in this sign until July 2027. Jupiter is the planet of luck, gain, expansion and justice, good fortune and wisdom. It is always transiting through our natal charts and changes signs every year. Wherever Jupiter lands in our personal chart is where and how we are affected typically in a positive way and it’s where we see our luck and gain.

Jupiter transiting through Leo will bring a major shift in energies. Leo is the sign associated with the 5^th house of the zodiac; this is the house of friendship, children, love and romance and is the house of fun and entertainment.

Leo is a gregarious and outspoken sign so expect energy to become bold and focused on self expression and creativity. Many will feel a sense of bravery and a desire to be more visible and take chances with risks.

Leo rules the 5^th house so this will prompt people to spend money on entertainment, enjoyment and vacations or other pleasing experiences. Leo is typically a generous sign.

There may be some with over inflated egos and I’m sure this comes as no surprise along with grandstanding. For some there will be an urge to gamble, overindulge or overspend.

Children may become more important in your lives in some way, or some women/couples may decide this year to have a child. 

Jupiter / Leo will encourage self-expression for the performing arts and it should be a good year for movies, TV and any of the arts. Entertainment in general will become more important as well fun.

Jupiter is the sign ruling royalty and we may hear news of royals over the next year.

Leo holds the potential to be around or connect with flamboyant and charismatic people. The downside of Leo is often a need for attention.

Jupiter in Leo will help the fire signs in general along with Air, or those who have fire and air planets in their natal charts. It should greatly help those born under the sign of Leo, Aries and Sagittarius or anyone with planets in these signs.

Jupiter opposes Pluto

Jupiter-Pluto oppositions can bring people into our lives with very strong opinions and some of them may even be fanatical. Jupiter is the planet of luck and gain and it will oppose Pluto the planet of power, bullies, those who try and force their will on others. Jupiter/Pluto transits are typically associated with money, sex, strong opinions, bullies and over blowing things. It also represents grandstanding.

Jupiter begins its opposition to Pluto as soon as it enters Leo with a 4 degree orb and becomes exact July 20^th but the energy is with us all month making this a very significant time of 2026.

The best way to understand how this transit plays out in the world  is ‘to look at the configuration which places the phenomenon in a position of maximum dissonance,’ according to renowned astrologer Andre Barbault.”

Power and control, corruption, scandals and financial matters can come to light and this transit has been associated with terrorism. It  has been connected with disease, plague and financial woes, inflation, boundless amplification and excess, asset and price bubbles and stocks inflated beyond their value and diluted buying power. This aspect is not limited to the US, it affects the globe.

The last time this aspect occurred in Leo-Aquarius was 1789 which began the French Civil War.  On August 26, 1798 the French Assembly adopoted the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, demanding liberty, equality, and natural rights for men. At that time Jupiter and Pluto were within a 1 degree orb. On July 14^th, when Jupiter/Pluto were within a 3 degree orb the Bastille was stormed which was the start f the French Revolution.

The same year in the US the ‘Bill of Rights’ was introduced and adopted and Congress founded what is now the State Department and the Department of War, the First Federal Congress was in its inaugural session in New York City, the Tariff Act was passed for revenue and the Executive branch has formed. Jupiter has opposed Pluto many times since but not in these signs as Pluto takes 248 years to circle the zodiac.

The Sun opposes Pluto

July 26-27 the Sun conjuncts Jupiter and joins in the opposition to Pluto and this will be a significant time in the world. Major events can occur approximately 48 hours before and after the conjunction.

The Sun rules the President and leaders; Kings, Prime Ministers and world leaders. Sun-Pluto oppositions are difficult and represent conflict and change.

In our personal lives stay away from those who try and force their will on others, avoid high crime areas and be aware of what you do and say as conflict could occur.

July 3-4^th Mars conjuncts Uranus

Mars-Uranus conjunctions are typically explosive and indicative of unexpected events. This can include arguments, accidents, endings and breakups and any manner of events that change our plans in an unexpected way.

This transit falls over the July 4^th weekend, so this can represent excitement and fireworks which are typically part of the 4^th.  Other kinds of fireworks are possible on a personal level so watch how you handle things and don’t let your temper get out of control if something unexpected occurs.

Be careful if you are traveling because there are likely to be accidents and road rage with this aspect. Fortunately Mars does sextile Jupiter in Leo which gives us some measure of protection and is typically positive but it doesn’t negate the affects of Mars conjunct Uranus.

We could hear news of explosions, explosive incidents, accidents or accidents involving aircraft or hackings/internet issues at this time or unexpected news, incidents or revelations on the world stage.

As Mars approaches 3-4 degrees it will sextile Neptune at 3 degrees and trine Pluto at 4 degrees. Mars-Neptune can be a compassionate and creative aspect and Mars-Pluto can bring out our own personal power in some way and help in dealing with groups so there may be silver linings of some type in the Mars-Uranus conjunction.

Neptune retrogrades

Planetary stations are always significant in our lives and in the world. Neptune stations on July 7^th and Saturn stations on July 26^th this month

When Neptune turns retrograde at 4 degrees of Aries it will not turn direct again until December 12^th, at 1 degree of Aries.

This will bring about more acute sensitivity on an inner level and we may be able to pick up on those things we don't perceive when Neptune is direct. We are more likely to be listening to our own inner voice during this time and creativity and psychic or intuitive abilities may be increased during this time. But, as Neptune turns stationary retrograde things could get more confusing for a time.

If transiting Neptune aspects a personal planet in your chart especially in a hard angle, you could lean toward becoming self deluding, depressed, or overly idealistic. Others may deceive us as well. It is important to be as grounded as possible during these times

Neptune transits can go on for several years and if ever your feet need to be planted on firm soil it is now if you have such an aspect.

Hard Neptune transits often coincide with over idealized relationships, or relationships with those who are really not available for a variety of reasons. We may feel we have met our soul mate or the most perfect partner in the world to wake up and find things were not as we had believed, or been led to believe which leads to discouragement, depression and disenchantment.

Often when Neptune retrogrades we find out that our dreams are not based on reality and this generally occurs during the retrograde of a harsh transit in our charts. This can not only affect relationships but many other areas of our lives depending on what area of the chart Neptune is transiting. If you do not have a hard Neptune aspect, you need not be as concerned and its affects may be completely internal.

Venus enters Virgo July 9^th-August 5th .

Venus is the goddess of love, values and money and is considered ‘at its fall.’  In Virgo which means the energies of Venus and Virgo are not especially compatible. That does not mean this sign is bad or negative, but the energy does not operate as smoothly as it does in say, Libra where it is where it is considered to be ‘at home.’ Virgo can be a very warm, caring, solid and empathic energy, and every sign has its good points and darker side.

The shadow side of this sign is being overly picky or demanding and we can come across to others like this if we are not aware. You may feel as though you are trying to help others help themselves but your desire to help may not be wanted or misunderstood. Therefore it is important to remember during Virgo’s transit most will ask for help if they feel they need it. Hurt feelings or separation can arise if Virgo’s critical nature gets the upper hand.

Expect to pay more attention to personal habits of yourself and others. Getting into a car for example that is full of trash would be a real turn off to Venus-Virgo along with sloppy clothes, hair, nails or anything of this kind. Virgo appreciates common sense, order, cleanliness and punctuality and excels at all of these things.

While Venus is in Virgo we will show our love in more practical ways. For example, rather than wining and dining our love interest we will approach things in a more down to earth manner such as helping with a move, running errands, taking the dog to be groomed or anything of this nature that makes love and affection more real and tangible. Virgo thrives when they are of service to others in some way.

The new moon in Cancer

July 14^th the new moon falls at 21 degrees of Cancer. This will heighten the Cancer energy we are currently under and Cancer rules home and family as well as our emotions. The moon conjuncts Mercury. Mercury rules travel, young people and communication, so we can expect a great deal of communication around this time. It makes no other negative aspects but we may all feel a bit more sensitive.

The Sun enters Leo

July 22^nd, the Sun enters Leo and the Leo season is on until August 23^rd.

When the Sun moves from Cancer into Leo the energy shifts and life becomes more about singles, entertainment and having fun. This is because Leo rules the 5^th house of love, friendships and entertainment.

Leo is ruled by the Sun which gives us life and warmth and at this time of the year is impossible to ignore. Leo energy is confident and bold. This can be a positive time of friendship, fun and summer romance. Leo is an upbeat sign and now is the time to enjoy this part of the summer because when the Sun moves into Virgo later in August things will become much more work oriented.

Leo is a fire sign and fire signs are prone to action, movement and creation, and they seldom let grass grow under their feet. When the Sun is in Leo we often want to shine, be in the spotlight and receive attention, or even come across as dramatic. Leo energy is not afraid to be front and center or larger than normal life and extraordinary. Leo likes attention. Now is your time to shine in whatever endeavor you choose. Take the plunge and be bold!

Even those who like to typically remain behind the scenes could start to desire more recognition and praise for what they do. Shy people may come out of their shell a little more during the Sun’s time in Leo.

Leo is a regal sign that rules royalty, theatre and acting. With the Sun (and Mercury) in a fire element and the power of the Sun in Leo behind it, this becomes a take charge kind of energy. At best this energy can help you take command of your life, express yourself your way in an adventurous and striking way, and inspire more confidence. At worst its worst, Leo can be overly dramatic and too demanding of attention.

Saturn retrogrades

July 26^th, Saturn turns retrogrades and won’t turn direct until December 10^th. It retrogrades at 14 degrees of Aries and turns direct at 7 degrees of Aries.

Saturn's retrograde can be a pivotal time when many changes occur, especially if it is hitting something in your personal chart.

When you experience a Saturn transit, you generally get three passes and the retrograde pass is always the most challenging. Hard Saturn transits are associated with delays, slowdowns, endings and various difficulties depending on what it is aspecting in your personal chart. During its retrograde you may have to work harder to get what you want.

As Saturn deals with our structures in life we may be concerned with basic security issues while Saturn is retrograde both individually and collectively. Retrograde Saturn is a period where some things may slow down a bit and like any retrograde planet is time to reconsider and sometimes back up to take a good luck at what we are working on and where we are going in life. During this 5 month period we may receive new information about something significant or find a solution to a problem that has been plaguing us which is the benefit of the retrograde. Retrograde Saturn is a time of working out issues especially in terms of business but could include any area of life depending on where it is in your chart. During the retrograde period we often work through challenging issues so that when it turns direct we can approach things head on, minus any ongoing problems. This is a time of doing the hard work to accomplish what you want, and at times it can bring personal and spiritual growth as a result of dealing with hard to solve problems.

The Sun conjuncts Jupiter and opposes Pluto today

When Saturn retrogrades this often signals shifts and changes in the world. This retrograde of Saturn is especially significant because Jupiter is opposing Pluto as the retrograde begins and the Sun conjuncts Jupiter and opposes Pluto and this will play out in a substantial way on the world stage July 26-27th.

In mundane astrology the Sun rules the leaders, President, Prime ministers or Kings so we will hear of significant events avoiding leaders that can occur anywhere from 72 hours ahead or after this transit occurs.

July 28^th the Nodes change signs; together we rise

The North and South nodes are not planets but significant astrological points in astrology. They are leaving Pisces/Virgo for Aquarius/Leo and will remain in these signs for the next 18 months or until March of 2028.

The lunar nodes indicate where we are going both as individuals and as a collective, with an emphasis on the collective. In this respect they can indicate the collective destiny, hence at times being called the Nodes of Destiny.

The North Node represents the collective future and what we must learn and develop and it moves into Aquarius.

The South Node represents the collective past, karmic baggage and patterns we must release as well as things that hold us back and the Node moves into Leo.

In a nutshell what must develop at this time is more of a collective interest for all as opposed to a few groups or the wealthiest individuals.  The South Node in Leo means we need to overcome a desire to always be front and center, or have leaders who always desire to be front and center with no real interest in the average person being blinded by the spotlight and the applause.

This doesn’t mean we lose our individuality; we rise through collaboration and collective identity. We must leave behind the types of leadership that are self oriented and seek leadership focused of the good of the collective.

Leadership must shift from those who are in it for applause and being the center of attention to those who champion humanity and the good for all and participation as opposed to perfections. Aquarius is the sign of humanity and represents the collective and our personal communities.

When the nodes shift our collective destiny shifts and we will be moving toward a much more humane and inclusive future.

In the US chart, the Nodes amplify the 3^rd/9^th houses of the chart. The South Node in the 9^th house rules foreign matters and affairs, laws, education, shipping, sea and air traffic, judges and judicial matters, scientific labs and research. It also governs spirituality and religion.

The North Node in Aquarius falls in the 3^rd house which rules telecommunications, transportation, railways, pipelines, news and media, the Post office and neighboring nations. It also rules communication of all kinds.

The last time the nodes occupied these houses was December 2007-August 2009.

This change will be significant on the world stage as the full moon also falls in Aquarius July 29^th.

The full moon in Aquarius at 6 degrees

Never underestimate a full moon in Aquarius because its planetary rulers are Saturn and Uranus. Saturn is the taskmaster and Uranus is the planet of sudden and unexpected events and is often explosive in nature.

Venus squares Mars at this time and this transit is indicative of trouble between the sexes and financial issues.

This moon conjuncts Pluto, the planet that rules the dark undercurrent, crime, corruption and at times rebirth of some sort.

This is the time to make personal changes that can have a significant affect depending on where this transit falls in your personal chart.

The moon’s conjunction to Pluto is significant and the Sun’s conjunction to Jupiter opposing Pluto will bring significant news on the world stage at this time.

This full moon is connected to US President Donald Trump as it opposes his Mars in the 12^th house. This could relate to a health event or something else. When a full moon aspects Pluto there are typically revelations. Mars opposes his moon in the preceding days which typically relates to upsets and the moon is connected to women and emotions.

The outer planets are in positive alignment and will bring about major world change

This month the outer planets (Uranus, Neptune and Pluto) are in positive alignment. The outer planets show us the direction we are headed as a collective and indicative of the times we are in.  As far as I can find these alignments have not happened in the past 1, 000 years. July 15^th Uranus sextiles Neptune and July 16^th, Uranus trines Pluto and these planets are exact. These planets will play out in the world over the next year and beyond. While many things will be affected; especially science and technology, I personally believe this is a time of deep awakenings in the global population. Astrologer Andre Barbualt calls this time ‘the most benefic of the century that will work for the best in a splendid relaunch of civilization. It includes ‘the coming together of the external and internal, rational and spiritual, mind and soul..human beings surpassing themselves while experiencing life on a higher level.’ While it may not happen overnight, we are at the at least at the precipice of some significant change ultimately.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June astrology: Jupiter enters Leo!

 

June will be a little less difficult than May but it’s not so calm as we approach the latter part of the month.

During June the Sun transits through Gemini and enters Cancer. Mercury and Venus transit through Cancer and Venus leaves Cancer for Leo mid-month. Mercury in Cancer turns retrograde on June 29^th. Mars finishes its transit through Taurus and enters Gemini. We will experience a new moon in Gemini and a full moon in Capricorn. Jupiter, the planet of luck and expansion finishes its yearlong transit through Cancer and enters Leo. Now the details:

Jupiter enters Leo June 30-July 26, 2027

Jupiter is the planet of luck, gain, expansion and justice, good fortune and wisdom. It is always transiting through our natal charts and changes signs every year. Wherever Jupiter lands in our personal chart is where and how we are affected; typically for the positive and its where we see luck.

Jupiter has a big affect on the world as well as well as us personally. Since July 2025 Jupiter has been in Cancer, the sign that rules family, home, the homeland, our emotions and woman. Cancer’s ruler is the moon which represents women and our emotional lives as well as security. Jupiter transiting through Leo will bring a major shift in energies.

Leo is the sign associated with the 5^th house of the zodiac; this is the house of friendship, children, entertainment, creativity, love and romance.

Leo is a gregarious and outspoken sign so expect energy to become bold and focused on self expression more than normal. Many will feel a sense of bravery and a desire to be more visible and take chances with risks.

Leo rules the heart so this will prompt people to spend money on entertainment, enjoyment and vacations or other pleasing experiences. Leo is typically a generous sign.

There may be some with over inflated egos and I’m sure this comes as no surprise along with grandstanding. For some there will be an urge to gamble overindulge or overspend.

Children may become more important in your lives in some way, or some women/couples may decide this year to have a child.  

Jupiter is at home in a fire sign (Jupiter is ruled by Sagittarius) and Leo will encourage self-expression for the performing arts and it should be a good year for movies, TV and any of the arts. Entertainment in general will become more important as well fun. Don't we need more of this?

Jupiter is the sign ruling royalty and we may hear significant news of royals over the next year.

Leo holds the potential to be around or connect with flamboyant and charismatic people. The downside of Leo is often a need for attention.

Jupiter in Leo will help the fire signs in general along with Air, or those who have fire and air planets in their natal charts. It should greatly help those born under the sign of Leo, Aries and Sagittarius or anyone with planets in these signs.

Jupiter affects the US chart as well as other charts

Jupiter affects every chart including the chart of the US. Before Jupiter leaves Cancer it will conjunct Mercury in the 8^th house which rules money, death, lawsuits, change and transformation at 24 degrees. It also opposes Pluto (in the US chart) at 27 degrees so any positive issue that may or may not occur at 24 degrees would be short lived. Jupiter’s opposition to Pluto  is exact the week of June 14^th and it doesn’t have to be exact for events to occur. It is highly probable we will hear news concerning money and corruption, lawsuits, death and economics. We could hear more news of the Epstein files or matters related to sex and money.

The Sun enters Cancer June 21st

June 21^st marks the summer solstice and the Cancer season. The Sun joins Jupiter and Mercury giving us 3 planets in the sign that rules the 4^th house, home and family.

Whatever your age, this marks the start of the 3 month period when the child within wants to come out and play for a while in the Sun. Let your inner child run free if you can as this is the season of warm beaches, sunshine and dreams of romantic summer nights.  This month we may all be swept up in our emotions and feelings that are meant to find the inner moon child that lies within all of us, if only for a season.

Look for a huge energetic shift as the Sun in Cancer is much more about our feelings and what really lies in our hearts as opposed to our intellect and ideas when it was in Gemini. Cancer is the most sensitive sign in the zodiac, and like the Moon, feelings are always shifting and changing. The Moon changes signs every 2 and a half days and Cancer is dramatically affected by the changes. The moon represents our instincts and feelings that are not bound up in logic or reason.

Cancer is part of the water element and not only are water signs more sensitive and emotional than others they are typically in touch for their deepest feelings and psyche. Cancer can come across as moodier than others but they are also intuitive and perceptive.  Cancer is a caring and giving sign typically, and you may find yourself feeling more protective and comforting toward loved ones during this time, or spending time with a friend over a cup of coffee talking about their concerns.

Mercury enters Cancer June 1st

Mercury is the planet that rules all of our speech and communication whether it is writing, talking with others, thinking or anything else connected to the mind. When Mercury is in Cancer we intuit our feelings and conversation much more than during other times. During this time we will be more concerned with our emotional life and the emotions as well being of family members and those closest to us.

The emotionality of Mercury in Cancer will be something we will need to watch as this can lead to extreme emotional displays, reactions, and feelings that can get deeply hurt. The key with Mercury in this sign is to learn to think things through rather than react spontaneously and emotionally to what is said.

Thoughts of the past and trips down memory lane may be common as Cancer is typically drawn to the past. Sometimes, Cancer never lets go of the past, but relives it many times.

Mercury retrogrades

Mercury turns retrograde June 29^th-July 23^rd at 26 degrees of Cancer. While this is the official start of the retrograde it is at its most powerful during its stationary period June 29^th-July 2^nd. If this aspects something significant in your chart it can have a profound effect.

As most readers know retrograde Mercury is not the time to start anything new, begin a new job or buy any high ticket items. This is not the time to get married or engaged or start anything that can have significant consequences including buying real estate.

Machinery breaks down, snafus ensue, meetings are cancelled and people change their minds about many things. Communication can become difficult or drop off in certain cases.

The retrograde period is the time to re-access and re-do. Contacting those from our past is favored as is completing old projects. This is a time of looking back, taking stock of where we are and making plans; it is not yet time to act on anything new.

The direct station of Mercury is just as important and significant as the retrograde station at the beginning especially if it is aspecting an important point in your natal chart. In this case Mercury turns direct at 16 degrees of Cancer. This phase of the retrograde will last from July 23-27^th and the shadow of the retrograde will last until August 6^th. Each phase of the retrograde is important but pay particular attention to the periods when Mercury is in its station.

Mercury will remain in Cancer until August 9^th when it goes into Leo.

Venus enters Leo June 13-July 9th

When Venus transits through Leo our thoughts turn to love, desire, passion and fun. Leo loves to indulge, eat, drink, buy beautiful things, socialize and be merry! The best and highest manifestation of Venus in Leo is childlike joy, fun and happiness along with mutual respect for yourself and others.

When Shakespeare wrote “All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts,” he must have surely been thinking of Venus in Leo.

Leo is entertaining, bold and dramatic and many will play out their dramas in real life between now and early September. We will experience a great deal of acting out and people will speak their minds, hopes, desires and needs in a bigger way.  Some will come across as flashier and make large gestures toward those they are romantically or physically attracted to. Now is the time to take a chance and extend the excitement of summer and the possibility of summer romance just a little longer.

With Venus in Leo love, affection and attraction are all center stage. Even those who are normally shy come out of their shells a little more at this time. Leo can make us feel love is grand, and isn’t this what most of us are really looking for?

June’s new moon

This month the new moon falls on June 14^th at 24 degrees of Gemini and the lunar peak occurs at 10:54 PM, EDT. Gemini is the sign ruled by Mercury and is connected to the 3^rd house of communication. This is also the house of immediate family, co-workers and neighbors. This moon is all about communication and makes no negative aspects in the sky so enjoy!

The Summer solstice

Not only is June 21^st the official start of summer it marks the beginning of the Sun’s entrance into Cancer where it will remain until July 22^nd.

Sun/Cancer marks the start of the short 3 month season of warm beaches, outdoor events and gatherings, sunshine and romantic moonlit summer nights.  Since summer and the Cancer season is the most romantic time of the year, get ready to focus on your feelings as well as those of others. Cancer is typically sensitive and emotional, laid back, home loving and focused on feelings above logic or intellect. Some will feel comfortable and content, and others will find the emotional energy difficult to deal with.

While Cancer rules the skies our focus will be on our emotional connections with others as well as home and family.  Cancer is ruled by the Moon which is the significator of women, our emotions, how we connect with others, family or those who are like family and what we need on an emotional level to thrive.  No matter what sign you were born under during this time we are focused on getting in touch with what we really need and want on an inner level to feel happy and secure. 

Mars enters Gemini June 28-August 11^th

Mars rules our action, desire and energy and enters Gemini is the sign ruling communication. All forms of communication will become more important, more assertive and there is a good chance we will say exactly what is on our minds. Our minds as well as our communication with others will be on fire for the next month and a half and be our greatest asset as well as our biggest problem if we are not aware of the pitfalls. That said, with some understanding of how the sign works, it can be a time of excitement, bright ideas, and an invigorating if not fun period of time.

Gemini rules the third house of the zodiac which is concerned with short trips, immediate family members and co-workers as well as our neighborhood or the area where we reside. Gemini is a mutable Air sign. Air signs are intellectual as opposed to emotional and mutable signs are very changeable, so we can expect to view things from a more detached viewpoint and change our minds often. Mars-Gemini loves a fast-paced environment with much coming and going so we can expect to be quite busy.

Gemini seldom moves in a straight line and likes to multi-task. People born with Mars in this sign may often do many things at once. They may drop one project to pick up another, because they know that in time they will come back around to it. Gemini likes variety and since they don’t always operate in a linear fashion this is why they are sometimes considered ‘fickle,’ which most times is just changeability due to new or different information.

As Mars begins its transit through Gemini it enters into a conjunction with Uranus becoming exact on July 3^rd/4h at 3 degrees, but the affects of this transit can be felt before and after it is exact.

This is the most volatile transit of the month. This combination can be indicative of excitement as we approach the July 4^th holiday but it is also indicative of explosive events, explosions, accidents, military or police events and unexpected events and news.

Uranus can involve the internet and electronics as well as electricity and aircraft/spacecraft. It rules lightening, technology and ideas ahead of their time.

Both Mars and Uranus are trine Pluto and sextile Neptune as well as Jupiter which could give us some support but will not negate the affects.

We could hear significant and unexpected news with this transit that involve unexpected events, explosive issues, explosions, accidents, weather or earth related events, US workers and the military. This aspect will become part of the full moon energy.

Full moon on June 29th

This month’s full moon falls at 8 degrees of Capricorn and squares Saturn and Neptune.

Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, the planet associated with work, delays, reality and obstacles.  It is the natural ruler of the 10^th house of business, career and priorities.

Its square to Neptune can create confusion and misinformation or water related weather and issues. Its square to Saturn can be negative, tiring, and difficult and in certain cases some things may end depending on what it affects in your personal chart.

Mercury is retrograde on this full moon which could delay events or cause misinformation and the Mars/Uranus conjunction is in affect making this full moon more volatile and unpredictable than normal.

 

 

May 2026 astrology; Uranus in Gemini will change our world

 

This month the Sun transits through Taurus and enters Gemini. Mercury transits through Aries, Taurus and enters Gemini. Mars completes its cycle through Aries and enters Taurus. Uranus spends its first full month of its 7 year cycle in Gemini and Pluto retrogrades. We have a full moon in Scorpio followed by a New Moon in Taurus and then a rare 2^nd full moon in Sagittarius. Now the details.

Uranus entered Gemini April 25^th and will remain in this sign until May of 2033.

Uranus is the planet that rules technology, freedom, upheaval, explosions, aircraft, and electricity and future advancements to name a few. While in Gemini, Uranus it will rule all forms of communication, travel and commerce so we can expect major changes in these areas. 

Gemini rules the 3^rd house of communication, speech and thinking, and its planetary ruler is Mercury the planet of communication. Uranus is comfortable in Gemini and neither at its fall or exaltation so the energy of the planet will operate in an easier manner than it did in Taurus. 

The sign Gemini is about reason, and is always taking in new information. Certainly a large part of this transit will concern AI and the transitions this will cause and create. There is certainly a positive side to this but there will also be a down side. We will face concerns over control, legislation and nefarious players in the world when it comes to AI.

There is no doubt this will bring social upheaval and renewal and revolution in trade, science, research and the way we communicate. It will affect the intellect and make us more independent thinkers and create different types of connections between people globally.

Uranus returns to Gemini every 84 years and was in Gemini during the following periods;

-1939-1945

-1859-1871

-1775-1783

Some astrologers associate Uranus/Gemini with the US entering a period of war, and you can see from the last and only 3 periods since the birth of the US this has been the case.  The conflict this transit will bring will be a conflict of ideas as shown by the symbol that represents Gemini; the twins or duality.

The upside to Uranus entering Gemini this time is the fact that it will  sextile Saturn, trine Pluto and sextile Neptune. This is not a combination we have seen before and can only be beneficial and bring good results in the world. These transits are not about war but rather new ideas, inventions and new ways of approaching things on a global level. While some of these transits have occurred I cannot find a time they have all occurred at once like they are now. While this occurs we will have a preponderance of fire and air energy. Fire signs like forward movement and action and air signs like intellect and reason.

Let’s look at the history of Uranus in Gemini as it has pertained to the US and the world.

-1775-1783 the conflict was between the US and England. The colonies wanted the freedom to be self governing and England wanted them to remain under control of the King.

-1861 marked the start of the Civil war and the conflict of ideas concerned slavery.

-In 1939 Hitler began his invasion of Poland and attempt at European domination.

I am not predicting another war; this is simply how Uranus in Gemini has played out in the past.

The US will experience its ‘Uranus return’ which means that Uranus returns to its place in the US natal chart just like we have experienced a Pluto return over the past few years. This alone will bring about major changes in the way we work, technology and the military.

Uranus is in the US chart is at 6 degrees but in the strictest sense of the word the return begins as soon as Uranus enters Gemini in a wide orb. The transit will be exact June 2027 and December 2027-March of 2028. The aspect does not have to be exact for events to occur.

-Uranus will conjunct Mars and square Neptune eventually in the US chart. This will be a dangerous period 2031-32.

Since Gemini rules communication this will be one of the most significant advancements we will experience as indicated in previous periods of history. For example:

1775-1783 newspapers expanded their coverage along with the postal service with the demand for faster communication.

1859-1871-The Pony Express was founded followed by the telegraph network as a demand for faster communication increased.

1939-45 Radar technologies improved for the military along with multi conductor cables. Transistor radios became more widespread.

Uranus will affect us personally

How Uranus in Gemini affect you personally depends on where it is in your own chart. Those who will be affected most will be Gemini (Uranus conjunct Sun/ascendant), Sagittarius (Uranus opposes Sun), Pisces and Virgo (Uranus squares Sun or ascendant) and these are all hard aspects.

Of course if you have planets in these signs in your chart you will also be affected.

In hard aspect Uranus tends to disrupt and bring about unexpected events that can involve change of all sorts, separations, losses and disruptions while in easy aspect it coincides with unexpected opportunities or gain that may seem to come out of nowhere.

May 1^st full moon in Scorpio

This full moon falls at 11 degrees of Scorpio, ruled by Mars and Pluto. Scorpio is the natural ruler of the 8^th house of sex, secrets, transformation and other people’s money. Mars rules men, aggression and war and Pluto rules power and control. Typically, a full moon in Scorpio can bring up situations involving these issues although this does not guarantee all is negative.

In this case, the full moon squares Pluto which can bring up obsessions, transformation and change.

Venus’s sextile to Saturn can lend some stability and positivity and give us some planetary help but it is important to be aware of the energies. We can expect to continue to see many issues come to light and play out in the world at this time.

The Aries stellium is breaking up

We have experienced an anomaly recently with multiple planets in Aries; 7 at the time of the last new moon including Chiron. This has been a great deal of Mars driven energy and the results have clearly played out in the world with the war in Iran and other events. This can be a lot of Fire energy to handle and it isn’t often we have this many planets in one sign. Wherever these planets fell in your personal chart is where your focus has been.

This month the Sun is in Taurus and will be joined by Mars and Mercury. This should start to calm things down to some degree anyway. Wherever Taurus is in your chart expect to be focused. The energy however will not be as overwhelming as Aries.

Pluto retrogrades

May 6^th, Pluto turns retrograde at 5 degrees of Aquarius may 5th. Many issues relating to joint monies and investments, partnerships and sex will begin to be internalized during this period allowing us to look at things from a different viewpoint. Pluto is about making deep change that goes beneath the surface. One way of looking at this is destruction of that which is no longer working, which will now become obvious. Pluto wants to uncover things and bring them from the darkness or hidden realm and into the light.

Certain issues involving power or power structures may appear to lose steam during this time, but they are not really going away, they are just going under the surface, where activity is still occurring that can be significant when Pluto turns direct again. In a sense we are backing up, to reconsider ideas and information.

When Pluto turns direct again long term issues of this type (power issues) will surface again both in our personal lives and the world. But, as Pluto retrogrades we have the opportunity to look at things from a different perspective and effect a transformative change.

Pluto won’t turn direct again until October 16^th.

Mercury transits through 3 signs

As the month begins Mercury is finishing up its transit through Aries. May 3-17 Mercury enters Taurus. This is an earth sign so we take out time to make important decisions and think tem out more thoroughly. Taurus is much more laid back than Aries, but thinking and communication can have a stubborn streak.

Mercury enters Gemini on the 17^th, and energies change again in terms of thinking and communication.  Mercury is at home in Gemini, and we will all become a little more inquisitive and interested in taking in information. Gemini loves communication so expect this to pick up along with many new ideas.

May 18^th; Mars enters Taurus and Venus enters Cancer

Today brings another significant change as the two planets that rule our love lives change signs.

Mars leaves Aries for the next 2 years and begins its transit through Taurus which will last until June 28^th.

Taurus is an Earth sign ruled by the planet Venus, so our energies and action will change considerably. Energies will slow down as Taurus is much more laid back, and while Mars is in Taurus we will think through our actions and much more than we did with Mars in Aries.

Mars is considered to be in its detriment in Taurus which means it operates in a weaker manner, or is prone to misbehave at times. Mars is not as comfortable in this sign as it was in Aries, where it was considered to be ‘at home.’ Mars in Taurus will be in Venus’s sign, so our actions will be driven more by financial decisions, beauty, values and we may all be a little more focused on pleasures and love.

Remember the childhood story of the hare and the tortoise? Well, Taurus is the tortoise that eventually reaches its destination through persistence and patience.

Change comes slowly for Taurus as it is a fixed sign. Holding on to anger can be a problem with Mars /Taurus and many will try and keep the peace, holding onto things until they reach a boiling point and then they explode.

Venus also enters Cancer today placing Mars and Venus in compatible signs. Venus will remain here until June 13^th.

We will all be a bit more emotional with Venus in this sign and may feel deeper empathy and compassion for those around us and the world in general. As Cancer is such a sensitive sign we may have to be careful about taking slights to heart, and they may be harder to let go of as Cancer has a long and clear memory.

Venus-Cancer is not interested in casual flings and will have a greater desire for long term relationships and all of the security that typically comes with this type of relationship. Cancer is about home, family, relationships and security, both financial and otherwise.

May 18^th-19^th Venus and Mars enter into a sextile blending the two energies harmoniously and these should be pleasant and more positive days.

The Sun enters Gemini

May 20th the Sun enters Gemini where it will remain until June 21^st culminating in the summer solstice when the Sun enters Cancer.

Gemini is the mutable sign of spring when the weather begins to shift toward summer. Like the weather, we too are under the influence of a mutable sign which means we are more changeable at this time than others. We may change our minds, and even direction during the next four weeks sometimes more than once. 

Gemini is an intellectual Air sign ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication, travel, young people and pets. The Gemini season will inspire social activity, conversation, new ideas and a focus of our energies outwardly and into the world.

Air signs are typically full of ideas and plans and while the Sun is in Gemini our energies will be directed much more toward others. Air signs are full of mental energy that can sometimes seem to move at the speed of light, activities and communication pick up and you may feel that ideas come so rapidly you can hardly remember everything.

New Moon May 16^th

May’s new moon falls on May 16^th in the sign of Taurus. This moon sextiles Jupiter which is a positive and hopeful aspect. Taurus rules the house of money, possessions and self esteem. For most, this should be pleasant unless it affects something in an adverse way in your personal chart.

A second full moon in May

We have an unusual 2^nd full moon this month on May 31^st in the sign of Sagittarius, the ruler of the 9^th house which rules travel, education and our world view.  Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, the planet of gain and expansion. This is a perfect moon for ending the month because Sagittarius is generally associated with adventure, travel and often helps us when we are stuck look at things from a new and different angle.

There are a number of other significant aspects this month:

May 4^th, Mars squares Jupiter-While this is not innately negative at all we can expect certain things to become blown out of proportion especially in the world.

May 5^th, Mercury squares Pluto-This can have to do with suspicion, mistrust and obsessive thinking. Certain things may be revealed at this time. Pluto rules bullies and those who force their will on others.

May 17^th, Mercury conjuncts Uranus-You may feel restless and unable to focus. This can also have to do with unexpected communication and changes of plans.

May 22^nd, the Sun conjuncts Uranus-This is prone toward sudden and unexpected events in our lives and the world.

May 25^th, Mars squares Pluto-This transit and the days surrounding it will be likely the most volatile of the month. Personally we can expect aggravation, arguments and obsessive thinking or working to accomplish or uncover something. This aspect will play out on the world stage and have an affect the days before and after.

May 28^th, Venus squares Saturn-This can be negative for love, relationships and money. Not the day for successful social activities.

Epilogue

The world is in a period like we have never seen. The powerful Saturn-Neptune conjunction is breaking up but the consequences will continue to play out for months of not years to come; this aspect concerns geopolitical changes and upheaval in the world.

In the US chart Neptune is square Venus and Jupiter which affects finances in the US mainly in terms of gas, food and inflation. It also affects our relationships with US enemies.

It appears to me the best bet for ending the Iran war is mid May into June. If this doesn’t occur it could go on for some time.

Eventually, we will gain more stability collectively but 2026 is a challenging year. That said, there are always those who are successful even in the worst of time. Focus on yourself, building your personal life in the direction you want and when the noise becomes too intense; turn it off for a while and focus on being grounded which should be easier to do this month.