July’s love and relationship reading calls for patience within relationships. A total of four planetary bodies—Neptune, Saturn, Mercury, and Chiron—initiate their retrogrades, bringing us back to old relationship dynamics. The retrograde of Chiron, the Wounded Healer, carries an opportunity for healing past issues. And the retrograde of Mercury in Leo, from July 17 to August 11, encourages heartfelt communication.
On July 23, the two relationship planets—Venus and Mars—clash in the sky, while activating the Lunar Nodes of Destiny. This celestial event exposes unexpressed feelings, bringing the need for deep emotional dialogue. Old emotions are meant to resurface to be processed now, especially for the mutable signs: Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces.
When it comes to love and relationships, July’s astrology forecast is for healing and revisiting the past before we can move into the future.
July 2025 Monthly Astrological Forecast
Due to tricky celestial alignments, the best advice for July is to cultivate patience and awareness when it comes to relationships. Instead of moving forward, the universe offers you an opportunity to peer beneath the surface, finding the reasons driving your deepest desires and the motives behind your past actions. With the Sun traveling through the skies of Cancer and Leo, this is the time to stay heart-centered and in touch with your deepest emotions.
July’s astrology forecast brings considerable changes to your love life, so keep reading to obtain valuable guidance for the month ahead.
Love Aspects as Influenced by the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Sun Signs Transits
Retrograde Planets Rekindle the Past
July’s relationship advice is loud and clear: before moving forward, you must first examine the past. Four planetary bodies—Neptune, Saturn, Mercury, and Chiron—begin their retrogrades this month. In astrology, the concept of retrograde stands for “review,” requiring us to go back in time to rethink our attitudes and postures. Regardless of your sign, you can expect an old situation, perhaps a lover or friend from the past, to come back for closure or reconnection. Since Chiron, the Wounded Healer, is the last one to go retrograde, there can be a true sense of healing behind this reconnection.
Mercury Retrograde in Leo
Mercury, the planet of communication, will be retrograde in Leo between July 17 and August 11. This three-week influence is about turning your attention inward. Mercury retrograde asks: What does your heart, and not your mind, truly want? Regardless of your relationship status, Mercury retrograde in Leo brings insight into the true reasons shaping your relationship choices. More specifically, you’re now able to see beyond any societal filters that might be coloring your love-related desires. You might have started ripping away these filters around June 26, and they’ll be completely off by the time July comes to an end.The Cosmic Lovers Clash
In July, the most important alignment to watch is the clash between the cosmic lovers, Venus and Mars. Starting on July 14 and hitting its climax on July 23, this might manifest as tension within relationships. If you recently began dating someone new and notice your bond cooling off, give the relationship some space. Within all kinds of connections, previously repressed feelings are meant to be aired out right now, making the second half of the month a time for staying patient and heart-centered.
Navigating Your Sign’s July Love Story
For specific dating tips and advice concerning your love life, read your horoscope below. Reading both your rising sign and sun sign will help you navigate your love life with clarity and confidence.
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Love Tips for Every Zodiac Sign – July 2025
Each month brings a fresh chance to deepen, improve, or simply enjoy the connections in your personal and romantic life. Let’s take a look at what July has in store for your sign.
Aries (March 21 – April 20)
With Mercury going retrograde in your romance sector, an ex or old friend could come knocking at your door, Aries. If closure is the goal, you could find a great amount of healing now. However, rekindling the flame could be a bit trickier. So, before jumping back into dating them, give yourself time to connect with your heart. After all, you’re now in a process of deep personal change. If you’re already committed, expect to have deep conversations as June 23 arrives. While this is a good opportunity to express how you truly feel, it must be done with care and compassion.
Best Days: 6, 8, 19, and 24.
Taurus (April 21 – May 20)
July’s astrology promises to change the way you see relationships, Taurus. You’ll feel this process deepening during the second half of the month as Venus prepares to clash with Mars on July 23. You may now notice old relationship non-negotiables or patterns fade away, perhaps making room for new ones to emerge. If you live with your partner, the retrograde of Mercury, starting on July 17, can be a great time to make adjustments to your home. Rearranging the furniture, choosing fresh art, or switching up your routine can bring a sense of freshness to your bond.
Best Days: 7, 12, 19, and 21
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
This month, you have the attractor factor, Gemini! The love planet, Venus, will be elevating your charm and popularity starting July 4. This could help you attract the object of your desires. If you’re romantically involved, your connection could intensify towards the end of the month as Venus and Mars super-charge your zodiac sign around July 23. Regardless of your status, it’s important to remember the retrograde of Mercury (July 17-August 11). Be extra clear and concise within your communications to avoid misunderstandings. This is a time to both speak and listen with awareness and intention.
Best Days: 4, 7, 20, and 29
Cancer (June 21 – July 21)
Cancer
A big revelation concerning your love life could be in the cards between July 4 and the July 10 Full Moon. A lucid dream or a message received could be your catalyst to becoming aware of your changing desires when it comes to love. Along these lines, the retrograde of Mercury (July 17-August 11) also promises to bring a considerable shift in your value system. Starting this month, you might notice a completely new set of non-negotiables being formed. With Jupiter now in your sign, you’re feeling more confident to raise your bar—as you should, dear Cancer.
Best Days: 10, 14, 23, and 30
Leo (July 22 – August 21)
July’s astrology forecast reinforces one of your yearly themes, which assures gradual but profound changes to your relationships, Leo. Throughout the entire month, Mercury (both direct and retrograde) assists you in solidifying these changes, so this is a month to stay open to them. The July 24 New Moon could bring a new person into your life or perhaps bring back someone from your past. Highly magnetic, this person might mirror your untapped personal potential, an inner quality that is trying to come to the surface. Any relationship that begins now promises to have a profound effect on your life, Leo.
Best Days: 7, 18, 20, and 25
Virgo (August 22 – September 21)
Prepare to get some attention this month, Virgo. Venus will be activating your tenth house of public visibility, elevating your charm. If dating is on your mind, the days between July 4 and July 14 are some of the best of the entire year to meet new people. Take advantage now, because between July 11 and July 28, you might feel tired, needing to retreat to conserve your energy. You may also notice a loss of interest in dating your “usual type” now. This shift is part of the transformative process you’re experiencing in 2025 and the first half of 2026.
Best Days: 4, 6, 7, and 30
Libra (September 22 – October 21)
July promises to be interesting, Libra. Your planet, Venus, is traveling in Gemini for most of the month. This event could have you feeling very social and interested in meeting new people. But, with retrograde energy activating your relationship sector, you might return to a previous relationship instead. For the remainder of the year, retrograde Saturn and Neptune could have you rethink the love-related decisions you made earlier this year. And while this is a long process, it’s crucial to be aware that the newer ways of approaching relationships will become permanent starting in early 2026.
Best Days: 7, 12, 14, and 18
Scorpio (October 22 – November 21)
Prepare for change, Scorpio. Venus in Gemini brings some stellar days (July 4 and July 10) that can help you deepen your intimacy with someone special, especially if you’re in an established relationship. However, the days between July 11 and July 28 bring Mars, your planet, to a tricky place in the sky. You might notice feelings and even behaviors from the past resurfacing now, for either healing or processing. This is a time for introspection, not action. Expect to receive insight into the reasons behind your taste in romantic partners and friendships. What values are you ready to release, making room for new ones?
Best Days: 8, 10, 19, and 28
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
In July, not even the retrogrades of three planets can ruin your vibe. The love planet, Venus, will be traveling in your relationship sector almost the entire month, bringing you opportunities to date and socialize. When Mercury initiates its retrograde on July 17, a blast from the past could reappear, but you might not know where you stand until Mercury goes direct in August. If you’re in a serious partnership, try having healthy boundaries between your professional and personal lives between July 11 and July 28. This will ensure you don’t bring any work-related stress or issues to your thriving connection.
Best Days: 6, 10, 19, and 22
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
With lucky Jupiter now in your relationship sector, your love-related stars are looking stellar. You might notice this at the July 10 Full Moon, which happens in your sign, helping you feel seen and admired. On the other hand, the retrogrades of Neptune and Saturn, beginning on July 4 and July 12, respectively, might have you doubt some of your latest love-related moves or decisions. There’s nothing wrong with going back to the past, as long as you focus on either healing or closure. With Mercury going retrograde in your intimacy sector, the more you embrace introspection, the clearer you will be around what you want in love and romance.
Best Days: 5, 9, 10, and 19
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
Prepare for meaningful change, as relationships play a key role in your July story, Aquarius. Regardless of your relationship status, the retrograde of Mercury (July 17 through August 11) could take you back to a story from the past. There could be talks and even negotiations as you redefine the boundaries of a relationship. Retrogrades are about introspection and surrender, so you might not know where you stand until the June 24 New Moon arrives. This marks a new beginning for your relationships, even if you’ve already been committed to someone for some time. Mars inspires a new way to find intimacy between July 11 and July 28.
Best Days: 7, 16, 24, and 29
Pisces (February 19 – March 21)
Despite so many retrogrades this month, none of them seem to be affecting your relationships, Pisces. The Sun and Venus will team up to bring you attention, romance, and excitement all month long, so this would be a great month to date and play the field. If you are in a serious partnership, however, expect feelings to be aired by both of y of you between July 11 and July 28, when Mars stirs up feelings from the past. If you ever wanted to find the right time to get something off your chest, July 14 and July 23 are specifically primed for that.
Best Days: 10, 14, 24, and 30
Written by Narayana Montúfar, an author, astrologer, Akashic channel, and visual artist who finds inspiration in the symbolic language of astrology. Narayana has worked in the media spirituality field full-time since 2011, serving as the Managing Editor and Senior Astrologer of Astrology.com and Horoscope.com between 2011 and 2023. Her work has been featured in numerous lifestyle publications like Teen Vogue, Refinery29, InStyle, Brit+Co, Bustle, Pop Sugar, Women’s Health, Romper, and more. She was also featured as one of Medium.com’s Authority Magazine 2020’s Strong Female Leaders, Destig Magazine’s Top Artists to Collect in 2020, and one of Vogue’s 13 Astrologers to Follow in 2021.
