It's birthday month and you have plenty of activities on your agenda. Rightly so, dear Cancer - you have Mars in your sign, putting you front and center for all that will happen now. You are used to standing on the sidelines to wait for the right moment to act, but that won't be the case in July. Finally, you have your moment to call the shots, and others around you will have to follow what you say. We only get Mars in our sign every two years for a six-week period, so this is a rare and special time for you. The last time you had favor from Mars in Cancer it was in July 2013. Now that you hold power in your hands, use it well.
Mars will make you more determined and courageous than ever before. You will be ready to take on any VIP who turns you down. Rather than walk away, you'll come back as strong as ever to present all the reasons why they should reconsider your ideas.
It will be necessary to be persuasive, so to be effective, it will be critical that you do your homework and have the right response to any Doubting Thomas you may encounter. Remarkably, if you do come fully prepared, the VIP who at first was unconvinced of the soundness of your plan will listen to you with an open mind. Mars in Cancer will give you drive, and higher-ups will be impressed by your passion. Life can't always be this sweet, so while it is, use it to your advantage. Prioritize your goals and go after the ones that mean the most to you.
The month starts out with a full moon that will have you thinking about your relationship with your partner. The full moon of July 1 will bring your relationship to a new or very different phase. Things look quite positive for progress, so you may get engaged or married.
However, if you were not happy with your relationship, then this month would be the time you break up. Pluto will oppose the Sun, so you may feel your partner is too dominant or uncaring of you, the reason why you have not been content. I feel most Cancers will enjoy this full moon, but I do admit not all will feel that way. With the full moon's beautiful beam from Neptune, you may travel quite a distance with your partner, perhaps for a vacation either early in July or later, mid-month, a good time to do so.
On the same day as the full moon, July 1, Venus and Jupiter will make their annual monumental conjunction. This will likely bring you a large check that would be directly related to your earned income for the impressive performance you've put into your career. It is very possible that your reputation and fine work is now becoming known, a wonderful development, for this will help you negotiate better salary or fees in the future.
You may have another benefit from the meeting of Venus and Jupiter on July 1. You may get superb financial news from one of your parents or receive money through a family inheritance. Or, you may see a handsome profit from the sale of real estate or personal property.
If improving your cash flow quickly is a big goal for you, you may want to consider having a roommate or boarder in your home if you have an extra room that's not being used. If you are moving into a new space over July 1-July 4, you will have chosen a perfect time to do so. Chances are, you'll love your new space now and for many years to come.
Now let's move on to certain dates to keep in mind. Avoid scheduling a business presentation or apply for funding from a venture capitalist on July 6 when Pluto will oppose the Sun. The terms of the deal would be unattractive, and you may come away wondering why you ever thought this person could help you in the first place.
If you are in a partnership of any kind, personal or professional, on July 6 you are not likely to see eye-to-eye, and may become overwhelmed and feeling checkmated by your partner. You may not know the words you want to use to express yourself, so take time to break talks and agree to resume a few days later.
The annual new moon in Cancer, 23 degrees, on July 15 will be mixed in outlook and will require you to take time to think through your actions. The most troublesome element will be that Uranus will be at hard angles to this new moon and Sun, and could possibly cause unexpected turbulence in your career and in terms of your earning power. Be careful about any impulsive moves you will suddenly want to make at this time, for impulsive actions may jeopardize all or part of your income.
Instead, take a surefooted, careful approach. As a Cancer, you are generally very talented at handling finances. You tend to be interested in saving money, and are generally financially conservative. This month, however, you seem in the mood to turn over the apple cart when emotionally you feel you've come to the end. Still, you may inadvertently cut ties with people whose support you will need later, so easy does it. Mars and Mercury will both oppose Pluto at the new moon, July 15, so things could suddenly turn rocky between you and a partner or collaborator at mid-month. If this person is important to you, be diplomatic. Once you say something, you won't be able to take it back.
Fortunately, this new moon will be in positive angle to Saturn in Scorpio, suggesting your actions will have permanence and weight. (Of course, if you walk out of your job, there will be no way for you to get back in.)
Also, if you are artistic or work to support creative people, you will also likely do well, for Saturn is in your solar fifth house and is in good angle to this new moon, July 15. Saturn will offer you a chance to stabilize your personal life. Pregnancy and children are also governed by the fifth house, and will be protected. Any decisions you make in the second half of the July will have longevity, possibly good news to you.
This new moon of July 15 in Cancer at 23 degrees will open a portal of two weeks of very strong energy and focus you on what steps you need to take to be truly happy.
Concurrent to this new moon, you will have Mars in elegant angle to Neptune suggesting that travel would be the ideal way to rekindle romance of a past romantic relationship or to spark an ongoing one that seems to have become flat.
Foreign people and places will be fortunate for you too at the new moon, as will the industries related to intellect and communication - publishing, the Internet, broadcasting, and with people in academia.
If your birthday falls on or within four days of July 15, you will notice the effects of the new moon most strongly. If you have your natal chart, have a look to see you have a planet, the Sun, natal moon, or rising sign within five degrees of 23 degrees of Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus, Virgo, or Capricorn. If you do, you will feel the changes, benefits, and ups and down of this new moon. Keep in mind that any element that falls away this month was deemed by the universe to be weak. The space that results will allow you to choose something far better to fill its place.
If you have had problems reaching an accord with a business or romantic partner, you might want to reopen talks on July 21, a day when you are more likely to find an answer to a pressing or ongoing question that has troubled you. This will be an especially productive day if the topic you have disagreed about involves money.
Venus will go retrograde from July 25 to September 6. We all feel the effects of the so-called personal planets (Mercury, Venus, and Mars) when they go retrograde far more than when the outer planets go retrograde (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto). A retrograde planet emits a weak vibration, and in your case, Venus is the natural ruler of your fourth house of home. You may have to retrace steps involving a decision or action you've taken (or were planning to take soon) involving a real estate matter. Indeed, a home, property, or family matter will make little progress.
Venus retrograde is also not a time to make any big changes involving your looks, or to take a big step in a romance, such as to get engaged, for Venus rules beauty, good looks, parties, and love. Wait until after September 6, but better yet, wait until after October 9 when Venus will be even stronger.
Uranus will go retrograde too this month on July 26, and remain that way until Christmas Day this year, December 25. It is common for Uranus to go retrograde for five months at a time. Certain financial talks and career progress may slow now, for Uranus is in your prestigious tenth house of fame and honors, but will give you time to tweak your plan if you suffer a setback. You will get a second chance to try again in early 2016, especially in February, so spend the intervening time studying how to strengthen things.
Finances will be your focus again at the full moon, July 31 at 8 degrees Aquarius. Matters related to credit cards, student loans, mortgage, and all similar financial obligations will be on the agenda, and with Uranus going retrograde, you may refine or completely change your mind about the way you handle certain funds.
Meet with your financial advisor to go over the progress of your retirement portfolio. Go over your insurance needs too, and decide whether you need to add more insurance or lower your coverage, depending on your evolving needs.