Sagittarius Monthly Horoscope – July 2018

Sagittarius (Born November 23 to December 2) AND Sagittarius Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Sagittarius:

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

Overview.
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until July 22nd:

The Sun continues to highlight your solar eighth house. Your attention turns inward, as well as to close personal relationships on a deeper level. Personal transformations, personal power, and intimate matters fulfill you most during this cycle. There may be a strong focus on other's money, such as the resources of a partner, inheritance, banking and loans, or taxes.

You are more intense in your mood and disposition, and perhaps even secretive, at this time of year. You are more in touch with the deeper and even primal elements of your own personality, and more able to see these things in others. This can be a determined and personally powerful time of year if you apply the energy of this transit constructively.

From July 23rd forward:

This month, with the Sun spotlighting your solar ninth house, your focus turns outward, away from the more personal concerns that have occupied your thoughts in the last months. More than any other time during the year, you are feeling most adventurous and willing to take a leap of faith. This is a cycle in which you seek a higher meaning to your life, and/or seek out new experiences that take you beyond the here and now, and beyond the mundane details of day-to-day life. Anything that broadens your experiences attracts now.

A lack of superficiality finds you straight to the point, interested in the truth of things. It would be wise for you to consider scheduling a vacation, adventure of sorts, or a course that expands your mind. These don't have to happen now, but taking the time to recognize your needs for escaping the daily grind, taking a few risks, and feeding your spirit for self-expression through some form of adventure or higher learning, will help you to feel good about yourself. The only caution with this cycle is that you could lose touch with managing everyday affairs and important details.

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

Until the 10th: 

Venus continues to grace your solar ninth house. During this cycle, your ideals in love are set high. You might become inspired by a loved one now, or someone might awaken a new perspective or way of thinking in you. You could also enjoy a trip, or a new adventure of sorts. In fact, you are attracted to anything that is non-routine and fare best when you are reaching out beyond your usual bounds. You might be attracted to people or even objects that are exotic or different in some way during this cycle. It's a good period for personal charm and attractiveness in general.

From July 10th forward: 

Venus graces your solar tenth house now. During this cycle, you are most charming and well-received on the job. Your responsibility and authority are likeable qualities now, making this a favorable period overall for schmoozing with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. You are socially ambitious right now, and success may come through your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your marriage partner. People who turn your head during this cycle are those who come across as especially competent.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

All month: 

Mercury continues to transit your solar ninth house. During this cycle, you are especially fond of exchanging ideas with others, particularly your personal philosophies. You are inclined to take a broader look at things now, rather than concentrate on the details. You are communicating with more persuasiveness, enthusiasm, and optimism at this time.

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

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications with bosses or in your career in general, as well as communications with a close partner, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. An argument over joint finances can also get you into hot water. Hold back. Because Virgo and Gemini are on the angles of your chart, you may be especially sensitive to all of the common Mercury Retrograde issues.

Occurring in your solar ninth house this time, extra care should be exercised regarding travel or education plans. Delays or complications are very possible in these areas. Go over applications carefully before submitting them and make sure you understand instructions clearly. Expressing your opinions now might come across in entirely the wrong way. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with professors and lawyers as well; 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 and energize your solar third house now. You may be especially busy running errands and tending to daily activities during this cycle. It's a strong time for putting your energy into intellectual projects or studies. You tend to communicate in a more direct manner now, and you might want to be careful that you don't come across as insensitive or abrasive. You may find it too easy to become impatient with others if they seem to be taking up too much of your time, such as with other drivers or with people who are not speaking as directly as you are. Channel your extra energy into mental tasks so that this transit can be highly stimulating (instead of stressful).

Mars is retrograde from June 26-August 27

All Mars retrograde cycles affect you in the areas of creativity, children, recreation, entertainment, hobbies, and romance because Mars rules these areas of your solar chart. This can play out in a variety of ways, such as problems with a lover or child's enthusiasm, for example, or a creative project encountering some setbacks, or possibly an event or circumstance that prevents you from enjoying hobbies or leisurely activities for the time being. This may be a period of review of a love affair.

From June 26-August 12

Occurring in your solar third house during this date range, mental projects, courses, or studies could be less exciting or invigorating for the time being. Perhaps a project you've been working on and enthused about encounters some snags and you put it to the side or even feel the urge to abandon it altogether. Some of you could be quite preoccupied with problems in these areas. Challenges with self-expression, pushing/selling your ideas, or with neighbors and siblings may occur now. Social interactions can be a little strained now, as you may feel the need to hold back or there is a lack of usual spontaneity in your communications. There can be frustration with daily routines. It's time to rethink, revise, and reorganize your plans. Backtracking is a good idea. In fact, this is a strong time for making important edits of work already in progress.

Overview Horoscope:

July 2018 Sagittarius Monthly Horoscope Summary: More often than not, you're drawn into your inner world this month, dear Sagittarius, and you're in excellent shape for making internal changes that can have an influential impact on your life. Shared finances, loans, support, intimate relationships, and profound personal changes are in strong focus much of the month, and to some degree, in the coming six months, with the potential range of the energies of the Solar Eclipse occurring on the 12th.

There is continued emphasis on deeper, more meaningful relationships with others in July. It's also a powerful time to get into deeper touch with yourself, inner desires, fears, addictions, and vulnerabilities. If there are any insecurities about your ability to stand on your own financially, they are likely to emerge in July. However, don't let insecurities hold you back from enjoying your life and your relationships. This is a time for working through your issues.

The total Lunar Eclipse on the 27th can bring a learning or transportation matter to a head, and a turning point in your life. Even so, you may need to rework things before pushing a project forward with Mars retrograde all month and most of August.

Because Jupiter is your ruler, as it begins its slow but sure movement in direct motion starting on the 10th, your confidence and faith build. You become clearer about what you want, and by extension, the signals you give off to others are more effective. You are nevertheless in a development stage as Jupiter continues to transit your privacy sector until November when this happy planet will enter your own sign. The need for some privacy and downtime is natural now as you prepare for more outgoing and visible times. Jupiter's direct motion can help you let go of resentment and challenging problems of the past.

Nevertheless, in a general sense, you are encouraged to slow down and possibly back up in some areas of life this month with Mars retrograde all month and Mercury from the 25-26. You may tune in to this pace faster than most zodiac signs with the help of the concentration of planetary energy in your succedent and cadent houses, including your planetary ruler, as you're naturally inclined to adjust, build, and observe in July. The trick now is to avoid pushing things that need some more time. Brand-new endeavors may not get off the ground, but work in progress can benefit significantly from your attention now.

There is plenty of planetary support for your ruminations and discoveries, including a Solar Eclipse and a grand trine involving Jupiter and Neptune. Things, ideas, and people tend to surface from your past and draw your attention back to projects and endeavors that might benefit from a new perspective. There can be a healing process going on now, and you are building your faith. Self-improvement endeavors are highly favored, and so are activities that help you unburden. You can feel quite inspired, and family, an intimate relationship, or domestic matters may be integral to this feeling.

You're in excellent shape for researching and editing. There may be a need to pay stronger attention to what you owe. You may be feeling particularly confident along emotional lines and regarding your private feelings and needs. It becomes far easier to resolve emotional dilemmas or predicaments, or, if not fix, find peace with your problems. You might decide to share a burden, secret, or problem with a trusted someone, or find some other form of satisfying release for issues that have been weighing heavily on you. Intimacy can blossom in July. Your tendency now is to see the hidden layers or elements of a situation to your advantage, as now you know how to work out a problem from the inside out.

Beautiful aspects are connecting Venus in your career and life path sector with your sectors of work, health, routines, wisdom, and finances, setting up valuable opportunities to improve your life, particularly in these areas. You'll also more easily find satisfying channels for expressing yourself and pursuing your goals. You're seeking more order and clarity in your practical affairs. You are also projecting your value and worth in effective ways to associates and those in authority, and this can positively impact your income, if not now, down the road. You are selling yourself in your career this month, and you have particular influence with others on professional levels. You're drawn to experiences that help reinforce your feelings of faith in a person, your talents, or a cause. Others tend to put their confidence in you, and you are motivated to reinforce their favorable opinion of you.

Potential areas of tension in July tend to relate to communications, transportation, and personal finance or issues of respect. Especially on the 4-5 and 25-26, avoid jumping to express yourself if you're already tense, as much as you might feel the need to speak. Frustrations with errands, paperwork, and other daily life activities can figure strongly. Also, there can be some challenges in relationships or sudden awareness of something that you've laid to rest and now need to face. Money matters or power dynamics are probably the hottest topics. Do watch for times when you're so busy that you fall out of touch with your real needs and wants. Disappointments felt with family or career are best viewed as opportunities to grow as they may very well redirect you to healthier pursuits.

Mercury turns retrograde on the 25/26, suggesting further slowdowns, and then a total Lunar Eclipse occurs on the 27th. This eclipse can be a little tricky with the Sun and retrograde Mars in opposition at the same time. Disorder in your daily affairs, as well as with communications and transportation, can be disruptive now. Watch for impatience that can lead you to trip over yourself. Minor issues can be the trigger, but major issues may be at the root. Consciously try to slow down and to tame your desires, which can seem very immediate and urgent now, but may lose relevance and importance later on. Watch what you communicate at this time.

Fortunately, you have a lovely Venus-Pluto trine making a more significant than usual impact at the time of the eclipse. For you, this suggests that pouring your heart and passion into a work or money-making project can be especially rewarding and successful.

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Sagittarius (Born December 3 to 12) and Sagittarius Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Sagittarius:

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

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

All month:

The Sun energizes your sector of transformation, change, sexuality, personal growth, regeneration, others' money and resources, addictions, and taxes. As a result, this is not the most gregarious of months for you. You take a step back, focus on intimacy with a partner, or simply retreat a little from the hectic pace of life. This is an excellent time to create a budget or financial plan, or to rid yourself of bad habits that undermine your sense of personal power and self-mastery.

All that is deeply personal comes into focus now. Intimate matters are especially important to you during this cycle. Just how well you are handling your life comes up for inspection. Your self-mastery skills and psychological predisposition matter to you more than usual. This is the time of year when you are most desirous of change on a deep level. Clearing out psychic "junk" or ridding yourself of bad habits may be part of the picture now. You are more willing than usual to explore life's secrets.

This cycle brings greater in-depth understanding and an inclination to delve beneath the surface of matters to get to the bottom of them. Research uncovers new material that allows you to develop a better overall picture of the year's events. This is an especially introspective cycle during which you have the chance to truly uncover your personal strengths and talents. On a more practical level, you may be dealing with joint finances and shared resources now more than usual.

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

Until the 19th: 

Venus continues to grace your solar ninth house. During this cycle, your ideals in love are set high. You might become inspired by a loved one now, or someone might awaken a new perspective or way of thinking in you. You could also enjoy a trip, or a new adventure of sorts. In fact, you are attracted to anything that is non-routine and fare best when you are reaching out beyond your usual bounds. You might be attracted to people or even objects that are exotic or different in some way during this cycle. It's a good period for personal charm and attractiveness in general.

From July 19th forward: 

Venus graces your solar tenth house now. During this cycle, you are most charming and well-received on the job. Your responsibility and authority are likeable qualities now, making this a favorable period overall for schmoozing with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. You are socially ambitious right now, and success may come through your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your marriage partner. People who turn your head during this cycle are those who come across as especially competent.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until July 6th:

Mercury continues to transit your solar eighth house. The ability to analyze and rationalize some of the deeper elements inside yourself and in your intimate life now can benefit you. This is also a good time for sorting out finances, particularly money shared or coming from other sources other than your own personal income.

You might particularly enjoy discussing topics that you typically don't verbalize with someone special during this cycle. Anything taboo, mysterious, or puzzling can be especially fascinating for you just now. You have little interest in small talk. You are more aware of subtleties and nuances during this cycle, and you can use this increased insightfulness to improve your life.

From July 6th forward: 

Mercury transits your solar ninth house. Not content to focus on mundane, practical affairs just now, your mind turns to bigger visions, thoughts, and ideals. You are open to expanding your knowledge base during this cycle, and communications from or with someone far away may be part of the picture.

You are putting everything into perspective now, rather than compartmentalizing. Instead of simply shooting the breeze, you are more inclined to discuss broader philosophies now. Your inclination during this cycle is to think about the "big picture" rather than the mundane circumstances and details of your life. Missing appointments and other forms of forgetfulness could be part of the picture now.

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

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications with bosses or in your career in general, as well as communications with a close partner, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. An argument over joint finances can also get you into hot water. Hold back. Because Virgo and Gemini are on the angles of your chart, you may be especially sensitive to all of the common Mercury Retrograde issues.

Occurring in your solar ninth house this time, extra care should be exercised regarding travel or education plans. Delays or complications are very possible in these areas. Go over applications carefully before submitting them and make sure you understand instructions clearly. Expressing your opinions now might come across in entirely the wrong way. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with professors and lawyers as well; 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 second house. You tend to put more effort into making money or making your life more comfortable and secure during this cycle. Your strong desire to be financially independent could lead to positive things, such as paying off debts or increased enterprise. The opposite side of the coin is asserting your independence by making impulsive purchases or taking risks with your money. You are more protective of the way you earn or spend money, as well as with the values you live your life by, and if others question you about these things, there could be arguments.

Mars is retrograde from June 26-August 27

All Mars retrograde cycles affect you in the areas of creativity, children, recreation, entertainment, hobbies, and romance because Mars rules these areas of your solar chart. This can play out in a variety of ways, such as problems with a lover or child's enthusiasm, for example, or a creative project encountering some setbacks, or possibly an event or circumstance that prevents you from enjoying hobbies or leisurely activities for the time being. This may be a period of review of a love affair.

From June 26-August 12

Occurring in your second house during this date range, money-making endeavors are in focus. Perhaps a money-making idea you have been working on and were enthused about encounters some snags and you feel the urge to abandon it altogether. Caution and perhaps anxiety may be the overriding emotions just for now. Money and security matters are extremely important to you during this cycle, but they are not as straightforward as they have been. It's time to rethink, revise, and reorganize your money and your plans. This period involves coming to a greater understanding of how the way you manage your resources impacts your confidence and your life in a general sense.

July 2018 Sagittarius Monthly Horoscope Summary: More often than not, you're drawn into your inner world this month, dear Sagittarius, and you're in excellent shape for making internal changes that can have an influential impact on your life. Shared finances, loans, support, intimate relationships, and profound personal changes are in strong focus much of the month, and to some degree, in the coming six months, with the potential range of the energies of the Solar Eclipse occurring on the 12th.

There is continued emphasis on deeper, more meaningful relationships with others in July. It's also a powerful time to get into deeper touch with yourself, inner desires, fears, addictions, and vulnerabilities. If there are any insecurities about your ability to stand on your own financially, they are likely to emerge in July. However, don't let insecurities hold you back from enjoying your life and your relationships. This is a time for working through your issues.

The total Lunar Eclipse on the 27th can bring a learning or transportation matter to a head, and a turning point in your life. Even so, you may need to rework things before pushing a project forward with Mars retrograde all month and most of August.

Because Jupiter is your ruler, as it begins its slow but sure movement in direct motion starting on the 10th, your confidence and faith build. You become clearer about what you want, and by extension, the signals you give off to others are more effective. You are nevertheless in a development stage as Jupiter continues to transit your privacy sector until November when this happy planet will enter your own sign. The need for some privacy and downtime is natural now as you prepare for more outgoing and visible times. Jupiter's direct motion can help you let go of resentment and challenging problems of the past.

Nevertheless, in a general sense, you are encouraged to slow down and possibly back up in some areas of life this month with Mars retrograde all month and Mercury from the 25-26. You may tune in to this pace faster than most zodiac signs with the help of the concentration of planetary energy in your succedent and cadent houses, including your planetary ruler, as you're naturally inclined to adjust, build, and observe in July. The trick now is to avoid pushing things that need some more time. Brand-new endeavors may not get off the ground, but work in progress can benefit significantly from your attention now.

There is plenty of planetary support for your ruminations and discoveries, including a Solar Eclipse and a grand trine involving Jupiter and Neptune. Things, ideas, and people tend to surface from your past and draw your attention back to projects and endeavors that might benefit from a new perspective. There can be a healing process going on now, and you are building your faith. Self-improvement endeavors are highly favored, and so are activities that help you unburden. You can feel quite inspired, and family, an intimate relationship, or domestic matters may be integral to this feeling.

You're in excellent shape for researching and editing. There may be a need to pay stronger attention to what you owe. You may be feeling particularly confident along emotional lines and regarding your private feelings and needs. It becomes far easier to resolve emotional dilemmas or predicaments, or, if not fix, find peace with your problems. You might decide to share a burden, secret, or problem with a trusted someone, or find some other form of satisfying release for issues that have been weighing heavily on you. Intimacy can blossom in July. Your tendency now is to see the hidden layers or elements of a situation to your advantage, as now you know how to work out a problem from the inside out.

Beautiful aspects are connecting Venus in your career and life path sector with your sectors of work, health, routines, wisdom, and finances, setting up valuable opportunities to improve your life, particularly in these areas. You'll also more easily find satisfying channels for expressing yourself and pursuing your goals. You're seeking more order and clarity in your practical affairs. You are also projecting your value and worth in effective ways to associates and those in authority, and this can positively impact your income, if not now, down the road. You are selling yourself in your career this month, and you have particular influence with others on professional levels. You're drawn to experiences that help reinforce your feelings of faith in a person, your talents, or a cause. Others tend to put their confidence in you, and you are motivated to reinforce their favorable opinion of you.

Potential areas of tension in July tend to relate to communications, transportation, and personal finance or issues of respect. Especially on the 4-5 and 25-26, avoid jumping to express yourself if you're already tense, as much as you might feel the need to speak. Frustrations with errands, paperwork, and other daily life activities can figure strongly. Also, there can be some challenges in relationships or sudden awareness of something that you've laid to rest and now need to face. Money matters or power dynamics are probably the hottest topics. Do watch for times when you're so busy that you fall out of touch with your real needs and wants. Disappointments felt with family or career are best viewed as opportunities to grow as they may very well redirect you to healthier pursuits.

Mercury turns retrograde on the 25/26, suggesting further slowdowns, and then a total Lunar Eclipse occurs on the 27th. This eclipse can be a little tricky with the Sun and retrograde Mars in opposition at the same time. Disorder in your daily affairs, as well as with communications and transportation, can be disruptive now. Watch for impatience that can lead you to trip over yourself. Minor issues can be the trigger, but major issues may be at the root. Consciously try to slow down and to tame your desires, which can seem very immediate and urgent now, but may lose relevance and importance later on. Watch what you communicate at this time.

Fortunately, you have a lovely Venus-Pluto trine making a more significant than usual impact at the time of the eclipse. For you, this suggests that pouring your heart and passion into a work or money-making project can be especially rewarding and successful.

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

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See also 2018 Sagittarius Preview Horoscope

Sagittarius (Born December 13 to 21) and Sagittarius Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Sagittarius:

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

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until July 12th:

The Sun continues to put a spotlight on your solar seventh house--your partnership sector. This can be a time of much learning through the mirror of close relationships. It's not the time to push your agenda or personal plans forward; rather, it's a cycle in which you are at your best when you recognize the need to form alliances, to give back to a special someone, and to compromise in order to find some balance in your life.

It's a strong period for putting yourself into another person's shoes and to better understand him/her. You may be meeting with someone strong and assertive by nature now, or a partner is more assertive and needy of attention. There may be some competitive feelings between you and a significant other now. Focus is on reconciliation, forming or cementing bonds, diplomacy, consultation, one-on-one interactions, and negotiations. You may feel a little drained physically now, temporarily.

From July 12th forward:

The Sun energizes your sector of transformation, change, sexuality, personal growth, regeneration, others' money and resources, addictions, and taxes. As a result, this is not the most gregarious of months for you. You take a step back, focus on intimacy with a partner, or simply retreat a little from the hectic pace of life. This is an excellent time to create a budget or financial plan, or to rid yourself of bad habits that undermine your sense of personal power and self-mastery.

All that is deeply personal comes into focus now. Intimate matters are especially important to you during this cycle. Just how well you are handling your life comes up for inspection. Your self-mastery skills and psychological predisposition matter to you more than usual. This is the time of year when you are most desirous of change on a deep level. Clearing out psychic "junk" or ridding yourself of bad habits may be part of the picture now. You are more willing than usual to explore life's secrets.

This cycle brings greater in-depth understanding and an inclination to delve beneath the surface of matters to get to the bottom of them. Research uncovers new material that allows you to develop a better overall picture of the year's events. This is an especially introspective cycle during which you have the chance to truly uncover your personal strengths and talents. On a more practical level, you may be dealing with joint finances and shared resources now more than usual.

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

Until July 28th: 

Venus graces your solar ninth house during this period. A taste for the exotic takes hold during this cycle. Routine affairs simply don't seem to satisfy. You receive pleasure from anything that expands your horizons, both physically and mentally. Foreign people and places may particularly appeal now. You tend to be expansive and generous when it comes to love. A love interest who attracts you during this cycle may be somebody who you previously wouldn't consider attractive, or someone whose cultural background is very different than yours. You have a taste for the exotic and the spirit to match. Public relations work, promotion, and other such endeavors are favored now. It is more about how you express yourself than the specifics of what you are saying that helps sway others to your position. There could be especial rapport with foreigners and with women if you are traveling during this period. You are all the more attractive and charming with this position, which increases your popularity. If a romance were to begin now, it is more likely to be with someone of a different background or educational level, or someone you meet through travel. You have a taste for the exotic now that can show up in many areas of your life--who you are attracted to, what you buy, the kind of art or entertainment you enjoy, and so forth.

From July 28th forward: 

Venus graces your solar tenth house now. During this cycle, you are most charming and well-received on the job. Your responsibility and authority are likeable qualities now, making this a favorable period overall for schmoozing with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. You are socially ambitious right now, and success may come through your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your marriage partner. People who turn your head during this cycle are those who come across as especially competent.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until the 17th: 

Mercury continues to transit your solar eighth house. The ability to analyze and rationalize some of the deeper elements inside yourself and in your intimate life now can benefit you. This is also a good time for sorting out finances, particularly money shared or coming from other sources other than your own personal income.

You might particularly enjoy discussing topics that you typically don't verbalize with someone special during this cycle. Anything taboo, mysterious, or puzzling can be especially fascinating for you just now. You have little interest in small talk. You are more aware of subtleties and nuances during this cycle, and you can use this increased insightfulness to improve your life.

From July 17th forward: 

Mercury transits your solar ninth house. Not content to focus on mundane, practical affairs just now, your mind turns to bigger visions, thoughts, and ideals. You are open to expanding your knowledge base during this cycle, and communications from or with someone far away may be part of the picture.

You are putting everything into perspective now, rather than compartmentalizing. Instead of simply shooting the breeze, you are more inclined to discuss broader philosophies now. Your inclination during this cycle is to think about the "big picture" rather than the mundane circumstances and details of your life. Missing appointments and other forms of forgetfulness could be part of the picture now.

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

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications with bosses or in your career in general, as well as communications with a close partner, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. An argument over joint finances can also get you into hot water. Hold back. Because Virgo and Gemini are on the angles of your chart, you may be especially sensitive to all of the common Mercury Retrograde issues.

Occurring in your solar ninth house this time, extra care should be exercised regarding travel or education plans. Delays or complications are very possible in these areas. Go over applications carefully before submitting them and make sure you understand instructions clearly. Expressing your opinions now might come across in entirely the wrong way. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with professors and lawyers as well; 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 second house. You tend to put more effort into making money or making your life more comfortable and secure during this cycle. Your strong desire to be financially independent could lead to positive things, such as paying off debts or increased enterprise. The opposite side of the coin is asserting your independence by making impulsive purchases or taking risks with your money. You are more protective of the way you earn or spend money, as well as with the values you live your life by, and if others question you about these things, there could be arguments.

Mars is retrograde from June 26-August 27

All Mars retrograde cycles affect you in the areas of creativity, children, recreation, entertainment, hobbies, and romance because Mars rules these areas of your solar chart. This can play out in a variety of ways, such as problems with a lover or child's enthusiasm, for example, or a creative project encountering some setbacks, or possibly an event or circumstance that prevents you from enjoying hobbies or leisurely activities for the time being. This may be a period of review of a love affair.

From June 26-August 12

Occurring in your second house during this date range, money-making endeavors are in focus. Perhaps a money-making idea you have been working on and were enthused about encounters some snags and you feel the urge to abandon it altogether. Caution and perhaps anxiety may be the overriding emotions just for now. Money and security matters are extremely important to you during this cycle, but they are not as straightforward as they have been. It's time to rethink, revise, and reorganize your money and your plans. This period involves coming to a greater understanding of how the way you manage your resources impacts your confidence and your life in a general sense.

Overview Horoscope:

July 2018 Sagittarius Monthly Horoscope Summary: More often than not, you're drawn into your inner world this month, dear Sagittarius, and you're in excellent shape for making internal changes that can have an influential impact on your life. Shared finances, loans, support, intimate relationships, and profound personal changes are in strong focus much of the month, and to some degree, in the coming six months, with the potential range of the energies of the Solar Eclipse occurring on the 12th.

There is continued emphasis on deeper, more meaningful relationships with others in July. It's also a powerful time to get into deeper touch with yourself, inner desires, fears, addictions, and vulnerabilities. If there are any insecurities about your ability to stand on your own financially, they are likely to emerge in July. However, don't let insecurities hold you back from enjoying your life and your relationships. This is a time for working through your issues.

The total Lunar Eclipse on the 27th can bring a learning or transportation matter to a head, and a turning point in your life. Even so, you may need to rework things before pushing a project forward with Mars retrograde all month and most of August.

Because Jupiter is your ruler, as it begins its slow but sure movement in direct motion starting on the 10th, your confidence and faith build. You become clearer about what you want, and by extension, the signals you give off to others are more effective. You are nevertheless in a development stage as Jupiter continues to transit your privacy sector until November when this happy planet will enter your own sign. The need for some privacy and downtime is natural now as you prepare for more outgoing and visible times. Jupiter's direct motion can help you let go of resentment and challenging problems of the past.

Nevertheless, in a general sense, you are encouraged to slow down and possibly back up in some areas of life this month with Mars retrograde all month and Mercury from the 25-26. You may tune in to this pace faster than most zodiac signs with the help of the concentration of planetary energy in your succedent and cadent houses, including your planetary ruler, as you're naturally inclined to adjust, build, and observe in July. The trick now is to avoid pushing things that need some more time. Brand-new endeavors may not get off the ground, but work in progress can benefit significantly from your attention now.

There is plenty of planetary support for your ruminations and discoveries, including a Solar Eclipse and a grand trine involving Jupiter and Neptune. Things, ideas, and people tend to surface from your past and draw your attention back to projects and endeavors that might benefit from a new perspective. There can be a healing process going on now, and you are building your faith. Self-improvement endeavors are highly favored, and so are activities that help you unburden. You can feel quite inspired, and family, an intimate relationship, or domestic matters may be integral to this feeling.

You're in excellent shape for researching and editing. There may be a need to pay stronger attention to what you owe. You may be feeling particularly confident along emotional lines and regarding your private feelings and needs. It becomes far easier to resolve emotional dilemmas or predicaments, or, if not fix, find peace with your problems. You might decide to share a burden, secret, or problem with a trusted someone, or find some other form of satisfying release for issues that have been weighing heavily on you. Intimacy can blossom in July. Your tendency now is to see the hidden layers or elements of a situation to your advantage, as now you know how to work out a problem from the inside out.

Beautiful aspects are connecting Venus in your career and life path sector with your sectors of work, health, routines, wisdom, and finances, setting up valuable opportunities to improve your life, particularly in these areas. You'll also more easily find satisfying channels for expressing yourself and pursuing your goals. You're seeking more order and clarity in your practical affairs. You are also projecting your value and worth in effective ways to associates and those in authority, and this can positively impact your income, if not now, down the road. You are selling yourself in your career this month, and you have particular influence with others on professional levels. You're drawn to experiences that help reinforce your feelings of faith in a person, your talents, or a cause. Others tend to put their confidence in you, and you are motivated to reinforce their favorable opinion of you.

Potential areas of tension in July tend to relate to communications, transportation, and personal finance or issues of respect. Especially on the 4-5 and 25-26, avoid jumping to express yourself if you're already tense, as much as you might feel the need to speak. Frustrations with errands, paperwork, and other daily life activities can figure strongly. Also, there can be some challenges in relationships or sudden awareness of something that you've laid to rest and now need to face. Money matters or power dynamics are probably the hottest topics. Do watch for times when you're so busy that you fall out of touch with your real needs and wants. Disappointments felt with family or career are best viewed as opportunities to grow as they may very well redirect you to healthier pursuits.

Mercury turns retrograde on the 25/26, suggesting further slowdowns, and then a total Lunar Eclipse occurs on the 27th. This eclipse can be a little tricky with the Sun and retrograde Mars in opposition at the same time. Disorder in your daily affairs, as well as with communications and transportation, can be disruptive now. Watch for impatience that can lead you to trip over yourself. Minor issues can be the trigger, but major issues may be at the root. Consciously try to slow down and to tame your desires, which can seem very immediate and urgent now, but may lose relevance and importance later on. Watch what you communicate at this time.

Fortunately, you have a lovely Venus-Pluto trine making a more significant than usual impact at the time of the eclipse. For you, this suggests that pouring your heart and passion into a work or money-making project can be especially rewarding and successful.

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