Aries Monthly Horoscope July 2018

Aries (Born March 21 to 31)
AND Aries Ascendant from 0 to 10 degrees Aries:

July 2018 Aries Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until July 22nd:

The Sun continues to put a spotlight on your solar fourth house. This is a period of recharge, of getting in touch with your innermost feelings, of connecting with your roots, and of spending more time and energy on home and family. Home and family matters capture your attention and are a strong source of pride now. It's a time when worldly matters are not as important to you.

Use this energy to find ways to improve your family relations and your home environment. During this heart-warming cycle, you would do best to allow yourself to explore your inner needs so that you can nurture yourself and others in a healthy, growth-oriented manner, in preparation for more outgoing times to come.

From July 23rd forward:

The Sun illuminates your solar fifth house now. After a period of "nesting", you are coming out of your shell, ready to perform and to express yourself creatively. This is a very playful period of the year, when you are inspired creatively and emotionally. After a period of self-protectiveness, you are now more spontaneous and more willing to take risks. You take more pride than usual in your creations, your love affairs, your children, and your hobbies. Pleasure and amusement play an important role in your search for freedom of self-expression now. Show off your best colors!

You want others to take notice, and you are more sensitive to whether people appreciate you. More than any time of the year, this is the cycle in which you focus on having fun, enjoying romance, and expressing yourself creatively. Your hobbies, leisure time, moments spent with children, gaming time, and so forth, all come into focus at this time of year.

This is a cycle in which you find joy in expressing who you are--when your "inner child" comes out to play. This is a time when you are more flirtatious than usual, and when you might take a few risks in life--not only gambling with games but with life itself. You might be a bit of a showman at this time. You are likely feeling good in general, and you tend to spread the joy.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort

Until the 10th: 

Venus continues to transit your solar fifth house. Your popularity is on an upward trend during this cycle as others find you especially attractive and friendly. You may have the desire to dress well and in good taste. There is strength in your feelings of love and the power of attraction, which may open the door to new romantic relationships. Yet, you are not aggressive in your approach to love. Instead, you attract more if you allow yourself to be pursued during this cycle. Conditions are highlighted in connection with young people, and quite possibly a female child--a stronger bond could be formed during this period. You are feeling inspired creatively and romantically and you express your loving feelings quite openly now. Creative self-expression of any kind is favored at this time. You will also thoroughly enjoy artistic, musical, or cultural events and activities, especially in the company of a loved one. At this time, you instinctively know how to place yourself in the best light in order to make a good impression on others. Any love affair begun now will be characterized by good cheer, having fun, and a fair share of emotional drama!

From July 10th forward: 

Venus graces your solar sixth house now. Establishing a happy and harmonious work environment through friendly relations with co-workers or tidying up your work area comes into focus now. Romantic and social activities may revolve around your working environment. You are generally well liked and respected socially on the job right now. Some laziness is possible now, as you tend to associate pleasure with work! Perhaps you are socializing more than usual on the job. You have good team spirit during this cycle, and you are more tactful and obliging with your co-workers. You are less inclined to fall in love for the sake of love itself during this cycle. Your tendency is to consider whether it is clever to do so! You're most successful doing tasks that involve cooperation and team harmony. You could find that your talents or skills are especially appreciated. Romantic and social activities may revolve around your working environment.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

All month: 

Mercury continues to transit your solar fifth house. Increased communication with children, romantic partners, and people who share the same hobbies as you can occur now. Certainly, you are thinking about these people and about love and romance, child rearing, and/or creative pursuits more than usual. Mental exercises and competitions can be particularly enjoyable now. You express yourself with warmth and creativity, and you have an appreciative "audience" for your ideas now.

Mercury is retrograde from July 25/26 to August 19th:

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications in general and job or health-related communications because Mercury rules these areas of your life. There can be delays or rethinking with these matters.

Occurring in your solar fifth house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to matters surrounding romance, children, and creativity. Be as non-judgmental as you can with romantic partners and your children, if applicable. Re-thinking the suitability of your romantic relationships is possible now, but you should avoid jumping to any premature decisions. There may be the need to revisit old issues with your children or lover, or there could be some communication problems with the same. Arguments with a lover may be blown out of proportion far too easily. Both you and your lover should avoid harping on the words used and try to get to the meaning behind the words instead. Or, a romance may not be moving forward in obvious ways. It might seem like stagnation, but it's actually a period of review and rest. Other possibilities include calls that are not returned, a lover is late for a date, or dates get cancelled. Speculation and gambling are not advised right now. It's probably not the best time to launch a new creative project, but it's a good time for reworking an existing one. Same goes for romance! Things will change after Mercury turns direct, so you might decide to try to keep status quo for the time being. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with romantic partners, and children; or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

All month:

Mars continues to activate your solar eleventh house. You take a more direct approach to realizing your dreams now, rather than simply hoping and wishing.

You might find that you have more energy and enthusiasm for spending time with others, but arguments now may be with or on behalf of friends. You can be especially effective at encouraging others now, as well as at leading or organizing a group.

Mars is retrograde from June 26-August 27

All Mars retrograde cycles affect you on a highly personal level because Mars is your sign's ruler. If you have an Aries Ascendant, Mars is your chart ruler, and Mars retrograde can also affect you on the physical plane as well as your personal presentation or image to others. You don't assert yourself or state what it is that you want as directly as you normally do, and you could be withdrawn and introspective, pulling back from life a little as you figure out what it is that you truly want from it. Pushing yourself during this Mars retrograde cycle will only lead to frustrations and slowdowns. It's time to review how you have been handling yourself in terms of self-assertion and expression of anger in general, and for considering making changes to your approach to getting what you want out of life.

From June 26-August 12

Occurring in your solar eleventh house during this period, enthusiasm for generating business income, for working towards your higher goals and hopes, for group or community activities, and/or friendships may wane, perhaps due to some problems or setbacks in these areas of life. Some of you could be dealing with frustrations and buried anger with friends. Ambiguity in these areas of life may lead you to reassess your friendships, group endeavors and associations, or higher goals. There may be frustration with goals or dreams not manifesting soon enough, when in fact this retrograde period is strong for making important edits to your plans. Refocus, backtracking, and review become necessary and recommended now.

Overview Horoscope:

Aries Monthly Horoscope Summary for July 2018: Your personal life is in keen focus this month, dear Aries, and while family or home life are big themes, you're also finding ways to express and enjoy yourself creatively. This can be an important time for boosting your feelings of security. If you're in need of a fresh start with family, the cosmos are supporting this endeavor, especially from the 12th forward due to a Solar Eclipse.

Nevertheless, your ruler, Mars, is retrograde all month and most of next month, too, reinforcing the need to take it easy. As well, you're bound to feel tension related to your larger goals and career or reputation, as this is an ongoing pressure in your life, but you're learning to find a balance through some trial and error. Most of July is suitable for playful or creative communications, education, flirtations, and exciting learning experiences, but Mercury's retrograde turn on the 26th can introduce some complications getting your intended message across.

Issues with friends that have been unresolved can become full-blown around the Lunar Eclipse on the 27th, giving you just the right boost to make important changes and resolutions. However, with Mars retrograde in your friend sector and Mercury retrograde from the 26th until August 19th, keep your cool and take your time with important decisions. It may be wiser to resolve old problems than to move into new territory.

July is an excellent time for rediscovering old projects, reorganizing the home, and dealing with past problems in new, empowering ways. This is about your support system as well as the support you give to others. There can be vivid memories and important discoveries. You may be facing up to a neglected area of your life that now seems quite essential to revisit, and you have much to gain in the process. The month is a critical time for getting into deeper touch with your innermost needs and desires.

Support might come from family, and there can be strongly sentimental feelings experienced now. There can be excellent opportunities to expand, strengthen, and enhance family relationships, and on some level, you may very well find peace with your past. There are treasures to be found in the past, in fact, with o much retrograde activity, and you could be finding lost items, uncovering untapped resources, and remembering things that have long seemed forgotten.

Even so, Jupiter turns direct after several months of retrograde motion on the 10th, and gradually, you'll see improvements or forward motion with your intimate life or finances. You're more confident about dealing with tricky emotions and complicated problems. Personal charisma increases. This can be a good time for leaving a bad habit behind. It can also augur well for publishing, legal, travel, and educational matters.

Your social life or love relationships can be especially animated and possibly tense at times in July. People can seem a little combative or their communications can be hasty and rough around the edges. Impulsive speech and actions are pronounced at times, and possibly quite disruptive. Pre-existing problems in your relationships or with work can build to a head. Entertain the idea that blocks to plans encountered now can lead you to make substantial, more realistic and reasonable refinements. There can be a "one step forward, two steps back" feel to the month in general, but keep in mind that you're likely gaining more than is immediately apparent. There are heavy expectations and demands on you, and you need to find some time for a break!

From the 9th, Venus transits your work and health sector and forms especially happy aspects from that position, boosting up your enjoyment of work, duties, and taking better care of yourself. Work matters can thrive, even if it's not an ideal time for big launches, and you can be especially interested in tackling ambitious projects or working on health goals. You can be quite pleased with work and the little things that you've accomplished. There can be pleasure derived from doing a job well done or a sense of accomplishment after taking care of important details. Working or intimate relationships can thrive. You might find it easier than usual to stumble upon the information or resources you need to resolve problems or advance your interests. A giving, generous approach to business and well as intimate relationships can work best right now and might even open doors for you. You may enjoy social opportunities arising from work, services, or the pursuit of health and wellness goals.

The Sun moves into a creative, romantic, and playful sector of your chart on the 23rd, where it will awaken your feelings and desire to share - an influence that lasts a month. On the 25th, however, Mercury turns retrograde in this same sector, suggesting once again that it's better to look back for inspiration before pushing forward.

The total Lunar Eclipse on the 27th aligns with retrograde Mars, and this can bring some drama to your social life. Unrest with friends and lovers may push to the surface, but you'll be in a better position to understand what and who you want once the impatience or frustration of the moment passes. Venus and Pluto connect at the time of the eclipse, suggesting that motivation to make needed changes can come through a passionate enjoyment of your work, services, and projects.

See our Time Line Forecast report for a personalized forecast for the year ahead.

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See also general trends for Aries in 2018.

Aries (Born April 1 to 10)
AND Aries Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Aries:

July 2018 Career, & General Trends

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

All month:

With the Sun spotlighting your house of family and home, these areas are your instinctive focus during this period. Your family, home, property concerns, roots, and heritage come into focus and become a source of pride. You are likely quite preoccupied with feelings of security and your inner experiences. This is a time when you send down roots and seek a feeling of belonging. You could be thrust into a position of leadership on the home front.

Ego confrontations with family members are possible now, but the best way to handle this energy is to do your best to strengthen your relationship with your family and your home base. This is a time to do what you can to build trust in your family life and a strong foundation within yourself so that regardless of what you meet in the outside world over the next months, you have a secure place to return to. Besides spending more time tending to domestic affairs, the focus can be on cultivating and nourishing the inner foundations that support you and your growth. This is a time to collect yourself--to fill your well, so to speak.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort

Until the 19th: 

Venus continues to transit your solar fifth house. Your popularity is on an upward trend during this cycle as others find you especially attractive and friendly. You may have the desire to dress well and in good taste. There is strength in your feelings of love and the power of attraction, which may open the door to new romantic relationships. Yet, you are not aggressive in your approach to love. Instead, you attract more if you allow yourself to be pursued during this cycle. Conditions are highlighted in connection with young people, and quite possibly a female child--a stronger bond could be formed during this period. You are feeling inspired creatively and romantically and you express your loving feelings quite openly now. Creative self-expression of any kind is favored at this time. You will also thoroughly enjoy artistic, musical, or cultural events and activities, especially in the company of a loved one. At this time, you instinctively know how to place yourself in the best light in order to make a good impression on others. Any love affair begun now will be characterized by good cheer, having fun, and a fair share of emotional drama!

From July 19th forward: 

Venus graces your solar sixth house now. Establishing a happy and harmonious work environment through friendly relations with co-workers or tidying up your work area comes into focus now. Romantic and social activities may revolve around your working environment. You are generally well liked and respected socially on the job right now. Some laziness is possible now, as you tend to associate pleasure with work! Perhaps you are socializing more than usual on the job. You have good team spirit during this cycle, and you are more tactful and obliging with your co-workers. You are less inclined to fall in love for the sake of love itself during this cycle. Your tendency is to consider whether it is clever to do so! You're most successful doing tasks that involve cooperation and team harmony. You could find that your talents or skills are especially appreciated. Romantic and social activities may revolve around your working environment.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until July 6th:

Mercury continues to transit your solar fourth house. Your thoughts tend to revolve around personal matters, especially family, home, and domestic issues. You enjoy, more than usual, discussions and stories about the past and about family.

You are more rational and objective when it comes to your relationships with those close to you, so it is, in fact, a good time to open up discussions with family. There can be increased activities in and around the home during this cycle. You are not as interested in worldly matters and career as you are in your personal life for the time being.

From July 6th forward: 

Mercury transits your solar fifth house. During this cycle, there is a powerful mental connection with your creative self-expression. You are proud of your ideas, and very good at expressing them to others smoothly now. Your thinking is more creative than usual. You tend to entertain others with your conversation; and your sense of humor (and of mischief!) is especially strong.

Your thoughts turn to children, pleasures, or romance during this expressive cycle. You might enjoy researching speculative ventures now. You especially enjoy games that involve competing with others on a mental level. You have a stronger need than usual for intellectual stimulation. Therefore, your friends and romantic partner are best appreciated now if they are intellectual types. You're more willing to take risks on a mental level now, so take advantage of the increased spontaneity and creativity that comes with this position.

Mercury is retrograde from July 25/26 to August 19th:

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications in general and job or health-related communications because Mercury rules these areas of your life. There can be delays or rethinking with these matters.

Occurring in your solar fifth house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to matters surrounding romance, children, and creativity. Be as non-judgmental as you can with romantic partners and your children, if applicable. Re-thinking the suitability of your romantic relationships is possible now, but you should avoid jumping to any premature decisions. There may be the need to revisit old issues with your children or lover, or there could be some communication problems with the same. Arguments with a lover may be blown out of proportion far too easily. Both you and your lover should avoid harping on the words used and try to get to the meaning behind the words instead. Or, a romance may not be moving forward in obvious ways. It might seem like stagnation, but it's actually a period of review and rest. Other possibilities include calls that are not returned, a lover is late for a date, or dates get cancelled. Speculation and gambling are not advised right now. It's probably not the best time to launch a new creative project, but it's a good time for reworking an existing one. Same goes for romance! Things will change after Mercury turns direct, so you might decide to try to keep status quo for the time being. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with romantic partners, and children; or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

All month:

Mars continues to energize your solar tenth house now. You bring much energy, enthusiasm, and drive to your career or to directing activities in your life during this cycle. You may be quite competitive during this period, preferring to achieve and accomplish things on your own. This attitude can, in some cases, be seen by others as an instigating or otherwise offensive energy, so be aware of that possibility.

This is a strong time for directly pursuing your goals, and, if you need that extra push or oomph to get a plan going, particularly a professional one, or to assert your desires, then this is the time. You are self-motivated, and your enthusiasm can be harnessed if you so choose.

Mars is retrograde from June 26-August 27

All Mars retrograde cycles affect you on a highly personal level because Mars is your sign's ruler. If you have an Aries Ascendant, Mars is your chart ruler, and Mars retrograde can also affect you on the physical plane as well as your personal presentation or image to others. You don't assert yourself or state what it is that you want as directly as you normally do, and you could be withdrawn and introspective, pulling back from life a little as you figure out what it is that you truly want from it. Pushing yourself during this Mars retrograde cycle will only lead to frustrations and slowdowns. It's time to review how you have been handling yourself in terms of self-assertion and expression of anger in general, and for considering making changes to your approach to getting what you want out of life.

From June 26-August 12

Occurring in your solar tenth house during this period, enthusiasm for career and public or professional matters may wane, perhaps due to some problems or setbacks in these areas of life. Ambiguities might have you second-guessing or reassessing your goals. You might feel less confident or you could simply feel more cautious now. Some projects may stall. You may be feeling as if you are only going through the motions when it comes to  your duties and responsibilities, temporarily lacking ambition, fire, or motivation. Refocus, backtracking, and review become necessary and recommended now. This Mars retrograde emphasizes practical and work matters. How you organize your time is in question now.

Overview Horoscope:

Aries Monthly Horoscope Summary for July 2018: Your personal life is in keen focus this month, dear Aries, and while family or home life are big themes, you're also finding ways to express and enjoy yourself creatively. This can be an important time for boosting your feelings of security. If you're in need of a fresh start with family, the cosmos are supporting this endeavor, especially from the 12th forward due to a Solar Eclipse.

Nevertheless, your ruler, Mars, is retrograde all month and most of next month, too, reinforcing the need to take it easy. As well, you're bound to feel tension related to your larger goals and career or reputation, as this is an ongoing pressure in your life, but you're learning to find a balance through some trial and error. Most of July is suitable for playful or creative communications, education, flirtations, and exciting learning experiences, but Mercury's retrograde turn on the 26th can introduce some complications getting your intended message across.

Issues with friends that have been unresolved can become full-blown around the Lunar Eclipse on the 27th, giving you just the right boost to make important changes and resolutions. However, with Mars retrograde in your friend sector and Mercury retrograde from the 26th until August 19th, keep your cool and take your time with important decisions. It may be wiser to resolve old problems than to move into new territory.

July is an excellent time for rediscovering old projects, reorganizing the home, and dealing with past problems in new, empowering ways. This is about your support system as well as the support you give to others. There can be vivid memories and important discoveries. You may be facing up to a neglected area of your life that now seems quite essential to revisit, and you have much to gain in the process. The month is a critical time for getting into deeper touch with your innermost needs and desires.

Support might come from family, and there can be strongly sentimental feelings experienced now. There can be excellent opportunities to expand, strengthen, and enhance family relationships, and on some level, you may very well find peace with your past. There are treasures to be found in the past, in fact, with o much retrograde activity, and you could be finding lost items, uncovering untapped resources, and remembering things that have long seemed forgotten.

Even so, Jupiter turns direct after several months of retrograde motion on the 10th, and gradually, you'll see improvements or forward motion with your intimate life or finances. You're more confident about dealing with tricky emotions and complicated problems. Personal charisma increases. This can be a good time for leaving a bad habit behind. It can also augur well for publishing, legal, travel, and educational matters.

Your social life or love relationships can be especially animated and possibly tense at times in July. People can seem a little combative or their communications can be hasty and rough around the edges. Impulsive speech and actions are pronounced at times, and possibly quite disruptive. Pre-existing problems in your relationships or with work can build to a head. Entertain the idea that blocks to plans encountered now can lead you to make substantial, more realistic and reasonable refinements. There can be a "one step forward, two steps back" feel to the month in general, but keep in mind that you're likely gaining more than is immediately apparent. There are heavy expectations and demands on you, and you need to find some time for a break!

From the 9th, Venus transits your work and health sector and forms especially happy aspects from that position, boosting up your enjoyment of work, duties, and taking better care of yourself. Work matters can thrive, even if it's not an ideal time for big launches, and you can be especially interested in tackling ambitious projects or working on health goals. You can be quite pleased with work and the little things that you've accomplished. There can be pleasure derived from doing a job well done or a sense of accomplishment after taking care of important details. Working or intimate relationships can thrive. You might find it easier than usual to stumble upon the information or resources you need to resolve problems or advance your interests. A giving, generous approach to business and well as intimate relationships can work best right now and might even open doors for you. You may enjoy social opportunities arising from work, services, or the pursuit of health and wellness goals.

The Sun moves into a creative, romantic, and playful sector of your chart on the 23rd, where it will awaken your feelings and desire to share - an influence that lasts a month. On the 25th, however, Mercury turns retrograde in this same sector, suggesting once again that it's better to look back for inspiration before pushing forward.

The total Lunar Eclipse on the 27th aligns with retrograde Mars, and this can bring some drama to your social life. Unrest with friends and lovers may push to the surface, but you'll be in a better position to understand what and who you want once the impatience or frustration of the moment passes. Venus and Pluto connect at the time of the eclipse, suggesting that motivation to make needed changes can come through a passionate enjoyment of your work, services, and projects.

See our Time Line Forecast report for a personalized forecast for the year ahead.

Get your unique Personalized Horoscope for the year ahead—over 100 pages long—for a detailed guide to your best days and your most challenging days for attracting love, career success, communication, and more.

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Love & Romance Forecast Report

Love outlook for the year ahead. Try our Love & Romance Forecast report.

Romantic Compatibility Reports

Try Cafe Astrology's in-depth
romantic compatibility reports, including the Synastry and Love Ties reports.

See also general trends for Aries in 2018.

Aries (Born April 11 to 20)
AND Aries Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Aries:

July 2018 Aries Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until July 12th:

The Sun continues to highlight your solar third house--a time of the year in which you are most likely to be a "busy bee". Communications, short trips, errand-running, and general busy-ness feature now. You could have a finger in many pies, so to speak, as your curiosity is piqued by a larger variety of things than usual. Used well, this could be a period in which you come up with solutions to a number of problems. You are more inclined to take pride in your intellectual accomplishments and/or your ability to socialize and make connections.

From July 12th forward:

With the Sun spotlighting your house of family and home, these areas are your instinctive focus during this period. Your family, home, property concerns, roots, and heritage come into focus and become a source of pride. You are likely quite preoccupied with feelings of security and your inner experiences. This is a time when you send down roots and seek a feeling of belonging. You could be thrust into a position of leadership on the home front.

Ego confrontations with family members are possible now, but the best way to handle this energy is to do your best to strengthen your relationship with your family and your home base. This is a time to do what you can to build trust in your family life and a strong foundation within yourself so that regardless of what you meet in the outside world over the next months, you have a secure place to return to. Besides spending more time tending to domestic affairs, the focus can be on cultivating and nourishing the inner foundations that support you and your growth. This is a time to collect yourself--to fill your well, so to speak.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort

Until July 28th: 

Venus warms your solar fifth house. This is an expressive period for the goddess of love! It's natural for you to turn on the charm without even lifting a finger. You are especially attracted to aesthetic forms of recreation. You feel a little more playful now, and love matters tend to be laced with a touch of drama. That shouldn't be a problem--in fact, you kind of like it that way for the time being. More loving and appreciative relationships with your children may also figure now. Your powers of attraction skyrocket during this cycle. Yet, you are not aggressive in your approach to love. Instead, you attract more if you allow yourself to be pursued during this cycle. Creative self-expression of any kind is favored at this time. At this time, you instinctively know how to place yourself in the best light in order to make a good impression on others. Any love affair begun now will be characterized by good cheer, having fun, and a fair share of emotional drama!

From July 28th forward: 

Venus graces your solar sixth house now. Establishing a happy and harmonious work environment through friendly relations with co-workers or tidying up your work area comes into focus now. Romantic and social activities may revolve around your working environment. You are generally well liked and respected socially on the job right now. Some laziness is possible now, as you tend to associate pleasure with work! Perhaps you are socializing more than usual on the job. You have good team spirit during this cycle, and you are more tactful and obliging with your co-workers. You are less inclined to fall in love for the sake of love itself during this cycle. Your tendency is to consider whether it is clever to do so! You're most successful doing tasks that involve cooperation and team harmony. You could find that your talents or skills are especially appreciated. Romantic and social activities may revolve around your working environment.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until the 17th: 

Mercury continues to transit your solar fourth house. Your thoughts tend to revolve around personal matters, especially family, home, and domestic issues. You enjoy, more than usual, discussions and stories about the past and about family.

You are more rational and objective when it comes to your relationships with those close to you, so it is, in fact, a good time to open up discussions with family. There can be increased activities in and around the home during this cycle. You are not as interested in worldly matters and career as you are in your personal life for the time being.

From July 17th forward: 

Mercury transits your solar fifth house. During this cycle, there is a powerful mental connection with your creative self-expression. You are proud of your ideas, and very good at expressing them to others smoothly now. Your thinking is more creative than usual. You tend to entertain others with your conversation; and your sense of humor (and of mischief!) is especially strong.

Your thoughts turn to children, pleasures, or romance during this expressive cycle. You might enjoy researching speculative ventures now. You especially enjoy games that involve competing with others on a mental level. You have a stronger need than usual for intellectual stimulation. Therefore, your friends and romantic partner are best appreciated now if they are intellectual types. You're more willing to take risks on a mental level now, so take advantage of the increased spontaneity and creativity that comes with this position.

Mercury is retrograde from July 25/26 to August 19th:

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications in general and job or health-related communications because Mercury rules these areas of your life. There can be delays or rethinking with these matters.

Occurring in your solar fifth house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to matters surrounding romance, children, and creativity. Be as non-judgmental as you can with romantic partners and your children, if applicable. Re-thinking the suitability of your romantic relationships is possible now, but you should avoid jumping to any premature decisions. There may be the need to revisit old issues with your children or lover, or there could be some communication problems with the same. Arguments with a lover may be blown out of proportion far too easily. Both you and your lover should avoid harping on the words used and try to get to the meaning behind the words instead. Or, a romance may not be moving forward in obvious ways. It might seem like stagnation, but it's actually a period of review and rest. Other possibilities include calls that are not returned, a lover is late for a date, or dates get cancelled. Speculation and gambling are not advised right now. It's probably not the best time to launch a new creative project, but it's a good time for reworking an existing one. Same goes for romance! Things will change after Mercury turns direct, so you might decide to try to keep status quo for the time being. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with romantic partners, and children; or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

All month:

Mars continues to energize your solar tenth house now. You bring much energy, enthusiasm, and drive to your career or to directing activities in your life during this cycle. You may be quite competitive during this period, preferring to achieve and accomplish things on your own. This attitude can, in some cases, be seen by others as an instigating or otherwise offensive energy, so be aware of that possibility.

This is a strong time for directly pursuing your goals, and, if you need that extra push or oomph to get a plan going, particularly a professional one, or to assert your desires, then this is the time. You are self-motivated, and your enthusiasm can be harnessed if you so choose.

Mars is retrograde from June 26-August 27

All Mars retrograde cycles affect you on a highly personal level because Mars is your sign's ruler. If you have an Aries Ascendant, Mars is your chart ruler, and Mars retrograde can also affect you on the physical plane as well as your personal presentation or image to others. You don't assert yourself or state what it is that you want as directly as you normally do, and you could be withdrawn and introspective, pulling back from life a little as you figure out what it is that you truly want from it. Pushing yourself during this Mars retrograde cycle will only lead to frustrations and slowdowns. It's time to review how you have been handling yourself in terms of self-assertion and expression of anger in general, and for considering making changes to your approach to getting what you want out of life.

From June 26-August 12

Occurring in your solar tenth house during this period, enthusiasm for career and public or professional matters may wane, perhaps due to some problems or setbacks in these areas of life. Ambiguities might have you second-guessing or reassessing your goals. You might feel less confident or you could simply feel more cautious now. Some projects may stall. You may be feeling as if you are only going through the motions when it comes to  your duties and responsibilities, temporarily lacking ambition, fire, or motivation. Refocus, backtracking, and review become necessary and recommended now. This Mars retrograde emphasizes practical and work matters. How you organize your time is in question now.

Overview Horoscope:

Aries Monthly Horoscope Summary for July 2018: Your personal life is in keen focus this month, dear Aries, and while family or home life are big themes, you're also finding ways to express and enjoy yourself creatively. This can be an important time for boosting your feelings of security. If you're in need of a fresh start with family, the cosmos are supporting this endeavor, especially from the 12th forward due to a Solar Eclipse.

Nevertheless, your ruler, Mars, is retrograde all month and most of next month, too, reinforcing the need to take it easy. As well, you're bound to feel tension related to your larger goals and career or reputation, as this is an ongoing pressure in your life, but you're learning to find a balance through some trial and error. Most of July is suitable for playful or creative communications, education, flirtations, and exciting learning experiences, but Mercury's retrograde turn on the 26th can introduce some complications getting your intended message across.

Issues with friends that have been unresolved can become full-blown around the Lunar Eclipse on the 27th, giving you just the right boost to make important changes and resolutions. However, with Mars retrograde in your friend sector and Mercury retrograde from the 26th until August 19th, keep your cool and take your time with important decisions. It may be wiser to resolve old problems than to move into new territory.

July is an excellent time for rediscovering old projects, reorganizing the home, and dealing with past problems in new, empowering ways. This is about your support system as well as the support you give to others. There can be vivid memories and important discoveries. You may be facing up to a neglected area of your life that now seems quite essential to revisit, and you have much to gain in the process. The month is a critical time for getting into deeper touch with your innermost needs and desires.

Support might come from family, and there can be strongly sentimental feelings experienced now. There can be excellent opportunities to expand, strengthen, and enhance family relationships, and on some level, you may very well find peace with your past. There are treasures to be found in the past, in fact, with o much retrograde activity, and you could be finding lost items, uncovering untapped resources, and remembering things that have long seemed forgotten.

Even so, Jupiter turns direct after several months of retrograde motion on the 10th, and gradually, you'll see improvements or forward motion with your intimate life or finances. You're more confident about dealing with tricky emotions and complicated problems. Personal charisma increases. This can be a good time for leaving a bad habit behind. It can also augur well for publishing, legal, travel, and educational matters.

Your social life or love relationships can be especially animated and possibly tense at times in July. People can seem a little combative or their communications can be hasty and rough around the edges. Impulsive speech and actions are pronounced at times, and possibly quite disruptive. Pre-existing problems in your relationships or with work can build to a head. Entertain the idea that blocks to plans encountered now can lead you to make substantial, more realistic and reasonable refinements. There can be a "one step forward, two steps back" feel to the month in general, but keep in mind that you're likely gaining more than is immediately apparent. There are heavy expectations and demands on you, and you need to find some time for a break!

From the 9th, Venus transits your work and health sector and forms especially happy aspects from that position, boosting up your enjoyment of work, duties, and taking better care of yourself. Work matters can thrive, even if it's not an ideal time for big launches, and you can be especially interested in tackling ambitious projects or working on health goals. You can be quite pleased with work and the little things that you've accomplished. There can be pleasure derived from doing a job well done or a sense of accomplishment after taking care of important details. Working or intimate relationships can thrive. You might find it easier than usual to stumble upon the information or resources you need to resolve problems or advance your interests. A giving, generous approach to business and well as intimate relationships can work best right now and might even open doors for you. You may enjoy social opportunities arising from work, services, or the pursuit of health and wellness goals.

The Sun moves into a creative, romantic, and playful sector of your chart on the 23rd, where it will awaken your feelings and desire to share - an influence that lasts a month. On the 25th, however, Mercury turns retrograde in this same sector, suggesting once again that it's better to look back for inspiration before pushing forward.

The total Lunar Eclipse on the 27th aligns with retrograde Mars, and this can bring some drama to your social life. Unrest with friends and lovers may push to the surface, but you'll be in a better position to understand what and who you want once the impatience or frustration of the moment passes. Venus and Pluto connect at the time of the eclipse, suggesting that motivation to make needed changes can come through a passionate enjoyment of your work, services, and projects.

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