Sagittarius Monthly Horoscope July 2023

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

July 2023 Sagittarius Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

July 2023

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 22nd 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, Pleasure

Venus is retrograde from July 22nd to September 3rd: 

Venus retrograde in general: As the planet of love and values, Venus retrograde periods are periods during which we re-assess what--and who--we value. It is a period that most astrologers consider inopportune for getting married or starting a new relationship. Major financial undertakings are not advised during this period as well.

Venus retrograde cycles are good times for creating budgets and financial plans, and for re-thinking our personal relationships. Old friends and lovers may re-appear, perhaps complicating current relationships. We are called upon to deal with relationship issues from the past. Events occur that seem fated or predestined.

It can be a real challenge getting close to a lover during this period of time. Unorthodox, experimental, and non-intimate relationships may be favored. Relationships that have been especially challenging may come to an end during this cycle.

However, strong relationships will survive it, even if there are a few bumps and bruises along the way. For singles, this is a good time for "eyes wide open" or experimental dating. It is not a time when people recognize the need for another person to complete them, or some people may be questioning whether they are with partners who actually fulfill them. This period is good for re-evaluating our relationship needs; but, again, major love decisions are best saved for after the cycle ends.

This Venus Retrograde cycle occurs for the most part in your solar ninth house of faith and adventure. An argument over personal philosophies of life can get you into hot water, or you could be reassessing your faith, during this cycle.

It may be that your larger, broader plans and visions don't satisfy you very much these days. This is a cycle during which you might redefine these visions. An old lover might resurface in your life, complicating the present.

Friendships and working relationships are Venus-ruled in your chart, and special care should be exercised in these areas of life. Be patient if these matters fail to satisfy you for the time being.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until July 10th: 

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 11-28: 

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.

From July 28th forward: 

Mercury transits your solar tenth house. You are likely thinking a lot about your career and business matters, or your career requires more communication than usual during this cycle. You speak with authority during this period, and you are more accountable than usual for what (and how) you communicate. Your ideas may come into public view now.

Use the power of words to influence authority figures. This is an excellent period for developing career and professional plans or strategies. You may be turned to for advice or for your opinion on important matters. Although approachable and ready to communicate, you are less inclined to chat about frivolous matters now.

You tend to think about your position or standing on a professional level more frequently during this cycle. You are likely doing some multi-tasking regarding career and business matters. Negative use of this influence would be to worry unnecessarily about your reputation and responsibilities.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until the 10th:

Mars continues to animate and energize your solar ninth house. Your energy levels and sense of timing are good during this cycle. You are strong and bold in your beliefs and convictions as well, and others tend to naturally follow your lead. You actively seek out new learning experiences and have a strong desire to set out on new adventures, however big or small. Others find you easy to be around, even inspiring and energizing, and are attracted to your assertiveness and courage.

From the 10th forward:

Mars animates and energizes your solar tenth house. This transit stimulates your ambition and/or your desire to be recognized for your accomplishments. Whether it's professional or personal, you are likely to have an increased desire for others to notice you. This can be a good time to become self-employed or start a business if other factors (and Mars itself) are favorable. Conflicts with those in authority are possible now. You may pour more energy into self-promotion or business/career activities.

Overview Horoscope:

July 2023 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Sagittarius:

The month begins with more introspection and reflection than usual, dear Sagittarius, and it's good for you. Close personal relationships or absorbing projects are in focus in July. More often than not, you're going within for answers and making some astute observations as you step back from the action just a little. This is not to say you're inactive – in fact, you're particularly busy in July – but that you're conserving some of your energy for plans and strategies. Likely, money shared, borrowed, or loaned are big topics on the table this month.

The Full Moon on the 3rd could bring light to financial matters. It's an excellent period for resolving to clear up debts or otherwise improving your financial state. Deepening a connection or pouring a lot of heart and energy into a passion project can figure strongly this month, but do prepare yourself for some complications. Travel, legal, or educational plans may not be moving forward at the speed you'd like, with Venus retrograde from the 22nd affecting your axis of communication and transportation. Delays and changes of heart may be in store.

Doors might open to you for following a passion after the New Moon on the 17th. It can empower you to make lifestyle or psychological changes. You might take charge of your finances, particularly money shared with others or from sources other than your income.

Mars pulls up to the top of your solar chart on the 10th, energizing your career and reputation sector until August 27th. It can be an ambitious time when you're ready to step up and shoot high. With Venus retrograde for much of this transit, however, you should watch for a too-aggressive approach. You can reach great heights but could be missing the mark just a little on a social level. With Venus not helping you in the usual way, you might want to watch for this. But Venus is helping you on other levels--you're looking back with a different set of eyes, and you can better understand past relationships and projects in the process.

Ideas are so plentiful this month that you can have difficulty choosing one or two and going with them, leading to some chaos. However, you may decide to take the cue from Mars and work hard on career goals while slowing down and editing or refining communications projects.

While the month's energies shift from inward to outward as it progresses, the retrograde turn of Venus on the 22nd suggests some areas of your life can be in limbo.

During this retrograde period from July 22nd to September 3rd, there can be some confusion or backtracking. Past relationships or people from your past might resurface in your life, complicating the present, or current relationships may require some redesigning. It's an excellent period for reworking your finances, but take your time regarding major decision-making.

Indecision is pronounced as you can be more concerned with weighing your options, but this slowdown helps you out, pacing you. You're conserving some energy and more inclined to formulate plans and strategies. With Venus retrograde affecting your communication and transportation sector, you can question the pleasure factor of current interests, studies, and activities. It's a time for discovering what you truly want and need, and there can be some unrest until you see the light.

Nevertheless, experiences that broaden your horizons are in high focus in the last week of July. You're coming out of your shell, excited for ideas and activities that take you out of your routine. You crave more interactivity with Mercury (from the 11-28) and the Sun (on the 22nd) heading into your spirit sector. These transits help ease self-expression and smooth out communications, which is helpful with Venus retrograde. You may feel inspired by an idea or learn something that excites you and positively impacts future projects. Your aspirations and ideals are driving forces in your life.

In fact, with the North Node moving into your sector of joy for a stay of a year and a half, things are pointing in the direction of creativity, uniqueness, standing out from the crowd, love affairs, and sharing your heart. You're challenged to share your talents, spark, ideas, and creativity in the period ahead, and it's rewarding.

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