AstroWatch

*Any times indicated are for the Pacific Time Zone.

*Remember, these are just transits and they too, like a kidney stone, shall pass.

Forecast for 2026

What about 2026?  Will it be different?  Yes, in some ways.  2025 was a “9” year (2+0+2+5=9), the end of a cycle, symbolizing a year for finishing things in preparation for 2026, a “1” year (2+0+2+6=10; 1+0=1), the beginning of a new cycle, symbolizing a year for starting new things.  For reference, the previous “9” year was 2016 (2+0+1+6=9), and the previous “1” year was 2017 (2+0+1+7=10; 1+0=1).  Did you start or acquire something in 2017 that culminated, ended, was sold, or disposed of in 2025?  If so, that is the essence of these nine-year recurring cycles.

 So, will 2026 be better? Will it feel different?  In many ways, probably not, as there is a lot of energy and dynamics that are carrying over.  With most long cycles, things don’t make sharp changes; they flow as one year fades away and the new year grows and takes over. 

Forecast for July 01-10

July starts with the Moon making six exact major aspects on the 1st, followed by just one on the 2nd.  Mars will conjunct Uranus on the 3rd and then He will sextile Neptune on the 4th for America’s 250th Birthday.  On the 5th Mars will trine retrograde Pluto followed by six exact major aspects on the 6th, including Sun square shadow Saturn.  On the 7th Neptune will station retrograde, now there are three planets in apparent retrograde motion.  On the 8th Venus will go void-of-course and then enter Virgo on the 9th.  On the 10th, the Moon will make 6 exact major aspects. 

07/01/26 – Happy Canada Day to our Northern Neighbors 

07/01/26 – 4:51 am – slow (OoBS) Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a cardinal opposition to retrograde Mercury, the Moon goes void-of-course for over 7 1/2 hours.  This is the first of six exact major aspects by the Moon today so it could be an emotional day for some.  Stick to your plans or routine when you start your day and till after the Moon enters Aquarius this afternoon.  If you can, set aside any new things until then.  Focus on older work in progress. 

About 2 1/2 hours later (7:24 am), as She crosses 27 Capricorn 25’, the slow Moon will return into the comforting southern boundary of the Sun.  Some may feel a shift in the intensity as this happens.  There should be less emphasis on the past allowing you to give more focus on the now. 

Five hours later (12:33 pm), the slow Moon will enter fixed air Aquarius.  Some should find their ability to focus enhanced which could also improve their communication with others, at least for the next couple of days. 

07/01/26 – 1:14 pm – slow Moon cardinal opposition Jupiter

This is the second opposition and aspect today.  With Jupiter involved, be ready to put in the effort to take advantage of any rewards He may offer up.  Keeping your “balance” may be more difficult as the big guy Jupiter, pushes and pulls you to do more. 

07/01/26 – 5:04 pm – slow Moon waning air trine Mars

This pause and plan your next action trine is the third aspect of the day.  Do you have any work left over from June that should have been completed?  If so, you might want to use this energy to plan how to get it finished or at least, how to finish your part. 

07/01/26 – 8:02 pm – slow Moon waning air trine Uranus

It’s another pause and plan your next action trine for the fourth aspect of the day.  This could be about making plans for tomorrow.  When making those plans, be sure to allow for an unexpected surprise as the day will start with a quincunx. 

Just over 1 1/4 hours later (9:19 pm), the slow Moon will make a waning, get something finished sextile to Neptune for the fifth aspect of the day.  This could be an opportunity to put your early plans into action and finish something, ending your day on a high note. 

Less than one hour later (10:12 pm), the slow Moon will make a fixed air conjunction to retrograde Pluto for the sixth and final aspect of the day.  This is the beginning of their new cycle.  It is late, so you don’t need to start something new now.  First thing tomorrow morning should be fine.  Be sure to note any dreams, insights, visions, feelings, or other sensations that may come to you in the night as there will be important information in them for the future. 

07/02/26 – 10:02 am – slow Moon waning inconjunct/quincunx Sun

This is their first aspect after their Full Moon opposition.  Is everything ready to be moved forward?  Their next aspect is their waning, pause and plan your next action trine.  It will be in less than three days, so you may want to start thinking about it now. 

07/02/26 – 4:49 pm – slow Moon waning sextile shadow Saturn

This finish something sextile is the only major aspect today.  If you haven’t finished anything today, find something that you can and do it.  It doesn’t have to be a big thing.  Just something that you can finish that will give you a sense of accomplishment. 

07/03/26 – 10:27 am – slow Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a fixed opposition to Venus, the Moon goes void-of-course for just over 13 hours, which of course is basically the rest of the day.  If you have new things to get started, do them first, before this.  Then you can focus on work in progress, newer or older, whatever your priority is. 

Just over 4 1/2 hours later (2:58 pm), the accelerating Moon will make a waning inconjunct/quincunx to retrograde Mercury.  Pay close attention to all communications, to the ones you are sending and the ones that you receive.  Reread, spell check, grammar check, and reread again.  With Mercury retrograde, this aspect implies that something said may be wrong, misinterpreted, or need to be resent, redone, rewritten, or retracted. 

07/03/26 – 11:08 pm – Mars mutable air conjunction Uranus

This conjunction is at 3 Gemini 52’, and is the beginning of a new Mars Uranus cycle.  The cycle that is ending began with their conjunction July 15, 2024, at 26 Taurus 19’.  Did you start a new long-term project around that date?  What has the past two years been like that might relate to this pair?  Their conjunctions generally occur about every two years, however, if Mars doesn’t go retrograde during the time from conjunction to conjunction, it can be a few months shorter.  That said, what new, original idea do you want to start tonight or tomorrow?  Sleep on it if you like.  But be sure to note any dreams, insights, impressions, feelings, or other sensations that you may have during the night as there will be clues in them to help you decide and complete whatever you may start. 

Just 22 minutes later (11:30 pm), the accelerating Moon will enter mutable water Pisces, ending Her void-of-course.  Some people may seem more emotional over the next couple of days.  Pisces is sometimes referred to as the sign where we want to connect with the divine, higher power, great mystery, God, or whatever you might choose to call Her/Him/Them.  It’s the BIG holiday weekend and an opportune time to consider what is it that you believe?  What are you searching for?  If you don’t know, then how will you know when you find it? 

07/04/26 – INDEPENDENCE DAY!

HAPPY 250TH BIRTHDAY AMERICA! 

07/04/26 – 1:12 am – slow Moon waning inconjunct/quincunx Jupiter

Let’s hope that this surprise aspect to Jupiter is a good one.  If something wakes you in the night, be sure to note what it was, the time, and as much detail as possible. 

07/04/26 – 6:59 am – accelerating Moon waning mutable square Uranus

This is the first of two consecutive mutable crisis of consciousness squares.  Both are from the Moon in watery Pisces to a planet in airy Gemini.  Water and air are not complementary elements.  The air, when it blows, can create waves and storms that cause considerable damage.  This early morning consolidate, pare down, eliminate, let go of square can bring sudden tension, even a sense of unease, uncertainty as you must make important decisions. 

Just 27 minutes later (7:26 am), the accelerating Moon will make another waning mutable crisis of consciousness square, this time to Mars.  Mr. Action wants you up and going.  It’s Saturday, a holiday, and everyone should be celebrating with fireworks, explosions, noise makers, or whatever their preferred form is.  A word of caution on this holiday.  Explosive Mars in Gemini can manifest as arguments, harsh words, misspeaking, or misunderstandings, so mind your tongue.  Think before speaking. 

07/04/26 – 5:44 pm – Mars waxing sextile Neptune

This is the pause and review of any new things started recently sextile.  That new thing may have to do with your celebration.  Make sure that you have taken all necessary safety precautions.  With this pair, impatient Mars and deceptive Neptune involved, chances are greater than usual that something not so good could happen.  Pay attention.  Avoid impulsive choices.  Make sure things are clear to you and everyone is safe before making a decision or taking an action. 

07/05/26 – 1:01 am – accelerating Moon waning water trine Sun

This is the pause and plan your next action trine.  Coming at this time, something may come to you in a dream, a sudden wake-up, insight, feeling or other sensation during the night or on waking.  Be sure to note whatever it is with as much detail as possible.  Guidance can come from anywhere. 

07/05/26 – 6:07 am – Mars waxing air trine retrograde Pluto

This pause and review of any recent actions trine suggests that you may want to start your day by reviewing recent work.  Make sure that you haven’t overlooked or forgotten to do or complete something. 

07/05/26 – 10:21 pm – average Moon goes Void-of-Course

Following a waning pause and plan your next action water trine to retrograde Mercury, as She crosses 24 Pisces 43’, the Moon goes void-of-course for about 9 3/4 hours.  It is late so not starting anything new shouldn’t be too difficult.  She may still be void-of-course as you start your Monday so stick to whatever you have planned or your morning routine. 

07/06/26 – 3:47 am – Sun waxing cardinal square shadow Saturn

This crisis of action square is the first of six exact major aspect today.  The remaining five are all by the Moon. 

Over 2 1/2 hours earlier (1:08 am), the average Moon will make a waning inconjunct/quincunx to Venus, their first aspect since their opposition.  Did something wake you in the night?  Did you have a dream about a loved one?  If so, be sure to note as much about it as you can. 

07/06/26 – 8:07 am – average Moon enters Aries

While still moving at Her average daily rate, She does appear to be accelerating, seemingly in anticipation of Her transit through cardinal fire, let’s get going Aries. 

07/06/26 – 10:41 am – average Moon waning fire trine Jupiter

This pause and plan your next action trine is the second aspect, and first of five by the Moon today.  With three waning, one conjunction, and one waxing aspect, some may find the energy shifts challenging.  This may be your last chance to go big as Neptune will station retrograde tomorrow joining Mercury and Pluto.  This would mean more delays, obstacles, setbacks and challenges when moving forward. 

07/06/26 – 3:26 pm – average Moon waning sextile Uranus

This finish something sextile is the third aspect of the day.  Using the earlier energy of Jupiter, combined with the known unique energy of Uranus, it’s time to finish something and say “it is done.  You may get another chance to finish something later. 

Just 46 minutes later (4:12 pm), the average Moon will make a cardinal fire conjunction with Neptune as He stations at 4 Aries 25’, for the fourth aspect of the day.  What you start now may need to be changed, restarted, or set aside in the coming months as Neptune retraces His steps.  Do it right.  Double check your work frequently.  Review requirements and check them frequently in the days ahead. 

Thirty-six minutes later (4:48 pm), the average Moon will make a waxing, pause and review of any new things started recently sextile to retrograde Pluto for the fifth aspect of the day.  Did you just start something at the Moon Neptune conjunction?  If so, you may want to recheck it and any requirements, just to make sure that you haven’t missed anything. 

07/06/26 – 6:49 pm – average Moon waning sextile Mars

This finish something sextile is the sixth and final aspect of the day.  Your choice would seem to be do I finish something now, or put it at the top of my to-do list for tomorrow morning? 

07/07/26 – 3:55 am – Neptune stations Retrograde

Neptune stations retrograde at 4 Aries 25’.  He has been at 4 Aries since the afternoon of May 28 and won’t retrograde back to 3 Aries until the afternoon of August 16, that’s 80 days at 4 Aries.  Those with planets or other sensitive points at or close to 4 Aries should feel this the strongest.  Those with planets or other sensitive points at or near 4 degrees of one of the other cardinal signs, Cancer, Libra, or Capricorn may also feel this stronger than others.  Neptune will be retrograde for over five months taking Him back to 1 Aries 37’, where He will station direct on December 12.  Neptune crossed 1 Aries 37’ on March 16, so anything that you may have done, left undone, or forgot to do since then may come up again.  If something does, take care of it so you won’t have to deal with it again later. 

07/07/26 – 10:15 am – accelerating Moon cardinal fire conjunction shadow Saturn

Their conjunction is at 14 Aries 26’.  What do you want to start now?  Saturn will be going retrograde later this month and will go over this point again, so pay attention to the details.  Do it right and hopefully, you won’t have to do it over later. 

07/07/26 – 12:29 pm – accelerating Moon waning cardinal square Sun

This crisis of consciousness square suggests that you might want to focus on older or other work that is due soon, possibly for the rest of the afternoon. 

07/08/26 – 2:25 am – accelerating Moon waning cardinal square retrograde Mercury

This early morning crisis of consciousness square involving retrograde Mercury may offer some ideas for what to focus on and what you should do.  Note any dreams, especially repeating dreams, insights, thoughts, feelings, or other sensations that you may have during the night or on waking.  With Mercury retrograde, they may be about something you have done before or how you handled or didn’t handle a particular situation or problem.  We learn from our past.  Heed those lessons. 

07/08/26 – 11:42 am – accelerating Moon and Venus go Void-of-Course

Following a waning pause and plan your next action fire trine to Venus, both go void-of-course.  With the two primary females of the zodiac involved, when planning your actions, follow your heart and your passions.  Trust your intuition, your “gut instinct,” and you should do alright. 

As She crosses 28 Aries 57’, the Moon goes void-of-course for just under two hours, until entering Taurus at 1:31 pm.  Set aside any new things until after the Moon enters Taurus.  Focus on work in progress.  Taurus is the Moon’s second home, here the fixed earth of Taurus helps to contain and direct the Moon’s cardinal water of Cancer. 

Meanwhile, as She crosses 28 Leo 57’, Venus will go void-of-course for over 22 1/2 hours.  Generally, you should avoid making any decisions regarding significant relationships or financial matters until She is in Virgo. 

07/08/26 – 4:45 pm – accelerating Moon waning fixed square Jupiter

The waning crisis of consciousness square follows the waning trine in the natural order of the cycle.  Here is your opportunity to put your plan into action.  Don’t wait too long to act as circumstances can change rather quickly. 

07/08/26 – 9:34 pm – fast Moon waxing fixed square retrograde Pluto

This crisis of action square to retrograde Pluto may be too late for action tonight, but it may be just the right time for you to consider what action you should take to start your day tomorrow. 

07/09/26 – 10:22 am – Venus enters Virgo

Venus in Virgo, the mutable earth sign of analysis and criticism, may at times seem more like a stern Disney stepmother than the goddess of love, beauty, and passion.  She is still who She is, but for now She may be more practical than emotional, more realistic and less inclined to lead with Her heart. 

07/09/26 – 7:47 pm – fast Moon waning sextile Sun

This finish something sextile is a late offering suggesting you may still have time to finish something, perhaps a home project that you have been working on or something simple that you have been putting off.  Go ahead, finish it.  You will feel better about having done it. 

07/10/26 – 3:13 am – fast Moon goes Void-of-Course

As She crosses 22 Taurus 23’, the Moon will make a waning finish something sextile to retrograde Mercury.  She then goes void-of-course for almost 12 1/2 hours, until entering Gemini at 3:42 pm.  Note any dreams, insights, feelings, or other sensations that you may have during the night or on waking as they could provide valuable information for your day.  The next aspect won’t be until late this afternoon.  The day may feel fairly normal; however, the evening may find some feeling overwhelmed as there will be five aspects after 6 pm.  If you are feeling it, pause, take a breath, focus, and then go back to your evening, after all, it is Friday night. 

This is a rather long void-of-course, so start your day by sticking with any plans you made or your normal morning routine.  Then finish something you have been working on.  If something new comes up, if you can, set it aside until after the Moon enters Gemini.  If you must start it, proceed cautiously, checking your work frequently, then set it aside at the first opportunity. 

Less than one hour after going void-of-course (4:06 am), as She crosses 22 Taurus 55’, the fast Moon will go out-of-bounds North.  Some may find themselves thinking more about the future, about what they should do next, or tomorrow.  The next few days can be an opportune time to make plans for the rest of the year or maybe where you want to be five years from now. 

07/10/26 – 6:05 pm – fast (OoBN) Moon waning mutable square Venus

This crisis of consciousness square is the second aspect of the day.  Perhaps you should consider changing your plans for the evening.  Something smaller, or less involved, just to be on the safe side. 

Less than 1 1/2 hours later (7:31 pm), the fast (OoBN) Moon will make a waning finish something sextile to Jupiter for the third aspect of the day.  It’s not too late to finish something, especially with Jupiter involved.  He will almost always assure you that you will land on your feet. 

07/10/26 – 10:30 pm – fast (OoBN) Moon mutable air conjunction Uranus

Their conjunction, the fourth aspect of the day, is at 4 Gemini 12’.  It’s Friday night, what new, unique thing might you want to start now?  Time wise, you can actually wait until tomorrow morning to start it if you would rather. 

Just 22 minutes later (10:52 pm), the fast (OoBN) Moon will make a waxing, pause and review any new things started recently sextile to retrograde Neptune for the fifth aspect of the day.  If you just started something new, this might be the universe’s way of telling you to reconsider it?  Just saying.  You can also use this energy to plan your next action on that new thing to keep it moving forward. 

Just 23 minutes later (11:15 pm), the fast (OoBN) Moon will make a waxing pause and review of any recent actions air trine to retrograde Pluto for the sixth and last aspect of the day.  This is a good time to review your day and what you accomplished and what you should do tomorrow.  

Forecast for July 11-20

On the 11th, the Moon will conjunct Mars followed by the Sun retrograde Mercury Inferior Conjunction on the 12th.  On the 13th, Venus will square Uranus and then on the 14th we have the Cancer New Moon, one of five aspects by the Moon.  On the 15th Uranus will sextile retrograde Neptune.  There will be no exact major aspects by the transiting planets to each other on the 16th, but there will be five on the 17th, including Uranus trine retrograde Pluto.  On the 19th Mars will sextile shadow Saturn and on the 20th, Jupiter will trine Neptune to start the day and then oppose retrograde Pluto to end the day.