What’s happening: Mercury mingles with Uranus today, bringing (mostly) pleasant surprises. Mars and Pluto get into a fight on Sunday, making your temper flare and making everyone a little more hard-headed—but Mercury harmonizing with Neptune at the same time creates an opportunity to find passion and romance. Mars enters Virgo on Monday, and Mercury opposes Pluto at the same time, bringing out intense conversations, and on Tuesday, Mercury enters fun-loving Leo.
The Astrology of July 2023
What that means for *you*:
Aries
You’re ready for whatever’s coming next, but your partner? Not so much. This week is a long, long, long lesson on how to be more patient. Just because you really, really want to DTR or slap a new label on your relationship doesn’t mean that it’s going to happen. Trying to force your way will cause more harm than good—being extra and not taking “no” for an answer is a sure fire way to get your lover to hit the road. Don’t be pushy.
Taurus
There’s just one step you need to take to find success this week, Taurus—put yourself out there! There’s an incredible amount of romantic astro coming your way, and you gotta take advantage of it. Ask out your crush, start The Talk, or tell your S.O. that you love ‘em for the first time! With all of this romance, one thing will lead to another. Plus, Mars in Virgo sends your libido shooting through the roof, so you can expect really great sex!
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Gemini
It’s time to talk about your ~feelings~! You’ve been holding a lot back. Instead of calling your partner out for that sarcastic remark that kind of hurt your feelings, you let it slide. Your boo forgot your anniversary, but you just say “no big deal.” But inside, it is a big deal! Don’t be afraid to speak up. Bottling everything up always results in disaster.
Cancer
Honor your values. If things in your love life are moving at a pace you’re uncomfortable with—maybe your boo wants to get intimate before you’re ready, or your partner wants to upgrade your relationship, that sort of thing—you need to speak and stand up for yourself! Go at your own pace. And if your partner doesn’t want to take your “no” as an answer, that means that you’re with someone that just doesn’t respect boundaries, and that should be reason enough to reconsider your relationship.
Leo
This is the last weekend you have with Mars, the planet of libido, in your sign! You’re super turned on and aching for some action, so when you do get laid, it’ll be a hot, sexy, and ~titillating~ night! Cancer season’s vibes still have you a little moody, and if you’re single, you’re not too likely to meet anyone. But Mercury, the planet of communication, enters your sign on Tuesday, making it easier to open up, get out, and hunt down your next potential boo.
Virgo
There’s a bit of drama this weekend when Mars and Pluto get into it, and you might see an ex, but other than that, there is tons of potential for romance thanks to Mercury hooking up with dreamy Neptune. Tell people you love them, open up about your feelings, and make deep, meaningful connections. Maybe that’s not your thing, and you’re just in the mood for a quickie or two? Great! Mars, the planet of libido, starts its six-week-long journey through your sign on Monday, cranking up your sex drive and making life in the bedroom way more fun.
Libra
There’s some potential for action this weekend! Venus in Leo is helping you to attract hella new connections, so if you’re single, there are plenty of chances to mingle right now. Here’s the problem, though—Mars is entering Virgo on Monday, and that all but kills your sex life. Side note: This also makes it more likely for you to bump into exes, and not the ones you had a clean breakup with!
Scorpio
This week is all about taking it slow and letting things progress naturally. When you fall for someone, you fall hard. Like, super hard. So when you do have those special feelings for someone, you want to lock it down fast. The astro this weekend isn’t the sexiest, but a lot of it is very gentle and romantic, so you’re definitely feeling great every minute you’re with your boo. Don’t push anything. Don’t try to accelerate. Just go with the flow and have fun with it!
Sagittarius
The love planets, Venus and Mars, are still hanging out in Leo, activating the most adventurous zone of your chart. Take this weekend and try something new with your boo. This could be getting kinky in bed, but it could also mean trying a brand-new spot for date night, or taking a little trip. Any kind of variety is A+ right now, Sagittarius. Spice up your love life! Mars leaves Leo on Monday, so take advantage of this astro while you can.
Capricorn
Tonight’s astro is full of surprises, and it’s affecting one of the sexiest parts of your birth chart. Exciting and unexpected things are coming your way—maybe you’ll bump into someone who you’re ridiculously attracted to, or your boo could surprise you with a great gift, or maybe you try something new in bed. After this super sexy weekend, Neptune’s influence is helping you to open up, get in touch with your feelings, and get some romantic, too.
Aquarius
Yikes! An ex is coming back around, and they’re really not happy with you! They’re most likely going to pop up this weekend, so keep your eyes peeled. Mars moving into Virgo has a propensity to get extremely pissed or upset at this ex. Luckily, Mercury enters Leo on Tuesday. This helps you to open up to others, be a better listener, and collaborate. Odds are you and your ex can eliminate the beef, as long as you’re willing and able to talk it out.
Pisces
Why are you holding back? Shoot your shot! The worst thing that could happen is they say no! Sure, hurt feelings suck, but you’ll never make progress in your love life if you don’t put yourself out there and work for what you want. You tend to get lost in your daydreams, but try to take the practical approach this week. Just start the conversation!
Jake Register (better known by his Instagram handle, @jakesastrology) is a Libra and the author of Cosmopolitan’s weekly Sexoscopes. He lives in southeastern North Carolina and loves making astrology content. Follow his IG or Twitter @jakesastrology, and to book a reading, go to Jakesastrology.as.me.
