This month has a lot going on in the skies – and we’re not just talking about the sun making its rare appearances.

The start of the month brings Neptune Retrograde, which implores you to embrace the logical side of things and take control of life.

Later on, we have a healing New Moon in Cancer to switch things up. This is all about self-care and looking after yourself, so it’s worth planning some pampering after all that cold hard reality.

Ahead you’ll find your star sign’s tarot horoscope for the month of July, with three tarot cards drawn and their meaning for you explained.

Aries

March 21 to April 20

Tarot cards for Aries for July: The Devil, Knight of Wands, Seven of Coins

Meaning: Do what’s right for you.

You are in the mood for throwing caution to the wind (frankly, this is a lasting mood for Aries) with the risky Knight of Wands and freedom-seeking, self-serving Devil.

Others may not approve of this choice or option so perhaps keep it to yourself until it’s already in motion. You don’t saboteurs or doubters raining on your parade, right?

The Seven of Coins shows this is the first step in the direction of a whole new pathway. Something has shifted, you don’t feel how you did, stuff is different now. You feel like you’ve got to make a change too, adjust to the new circumstances. Only you can make this call. Don’t feel like you have anything to prove to other people. Do it for you.

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Taurus

April 21 to May 21

Tarot cards for Taurus for July: Ten of Cups, Two of Coins, Temperance

Meaning: Loosen the bonds.

You are a person who prefers intimate, one-on-one relationships. You like to be cosy and private. It’s all good except when it gets a bit cloying or overwhelming, not only for you but them. Loosen up. Don’t worry about them having other friends or ties, it’s normal and natural.

The Ten of Cups sees you feeling protective and hopeful of your closest relationships, things are going good, the love bubble is in effect! Temperance shows that you should use this sense of security and trust to open up a bit more, let them loose, untie the bindings.

The Two of Coins is a reminder that we can’t get everything from just one person, and we all need lots of people in our life to serve lots of purposes.

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Gemini

May 22 to June 21

Tarot cards for Gemini for July: The Lovers, Four of Wands, Seven of Cups

Meaning: Have faith in your ideas.

Come to a conclusion and plan of action about how you can advance in your career or creative goals this July. Put the work in, iron out your doubts or misgivings, put imaginative ideas in place, and schedule your actions.

The Four of Wands sees you hoping for progress, promotion, expansion, advancement. Sometimes a change of location or workplace or home is on the cards with this card. The Seven of Cups sees this advancement having a creative angle. You are manifesting a daydream. You are bringing an idea to life in the real world.

The Lovers is your sign’s totem tarot card and represents your duality, conflicting thoughts and feelings – fickleness TBH. Stop undermining your own ideas and have faith in them, act like they’re going to work because they can, and they will.

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Cancer

June 22 to July 23

Tarot cards for Cancer for July: Nine of Coins, The Fool, Eight of Swords

Meaning: A new leaf.

Good things come to those who invest in them and stick to the programme! Not much worthwhile can be achieved overnight, most valuable successes take time, energy, and sustained effort.

The Nine of Coins and Eight of Swords sees you tackling a long-running bad or unhealthy habit and making a change. You are deconstructing, dismantling and replacing something in your life which you long to be shut of. Maybe it’s a self-limiting belief or old attitude or ideal. Maybe it’s an actual habit or pattern of behaviour that you know lets you down. Tackle it this July, Cancer.

The Fool reveals this new leaf will be turned and it will feel empowering, inspiring, and joyous. You will take great heart in your determination and the results will flow quickly and easily. High five!

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Leo

July 24 to August 23

Tarot cards for Leo for July: Seven of Swords, Seven of Wands, Queen of Coins

Meaning: Win fair.

All’s fair in love and war, right? Well, not all. The Sevens of Wands and Swords sees you embroiled in a battle with someone or something and you’re in danger of crossing lines in order to win.

The rivalry or competition has gotten to a level that you’re considering something less than wholesome to gain an advantage. Don’t do it, Leo. Don’t let pride make you do something you will come to regret. Play fair, play nice, play honest. The victory won’t taste good if you know it’s tainted anyway.

The Queen of Coins asks you to be determined, forthright, and strong. Stick to what you’re good at, work hard, be committed to winning this and you will come through on top! You’re a natural winner.

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Virgo

August 24 to September 23

Tarot cards for Virgo for July: Queen of Cups, King of Coins, Six of Cups

Meaning: A blast from the past.

A person you miss a great deal could return to your present life this July. Is that what you truly want? Ask yourself this question wholeheartedly before inviting this energy back into your life. Know that this is the right move, right now.

The Six and Queen of Cups invite an old lover, friend, or long-lost family member back into your realm. You once loved this person. Whatever went wrong before can be repaired and things have changed now. You can rekindle and rebuild.

The King of Coins asks you to be practical, realistic, and honest with them. Don’t pretend things aren’t what they are. Don’t play games. Don’t get overly romantic or wishful. Get together, talk openly, take it steady, react to what is actually happening vs what you wish for. Don’t project your hopes or ideals. Let them be who they are and find out where this could go… maybe they’re back for good.  

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Libra

September 24 to October 23

Tarot cards for Libra for July: Ace of Swords, Five of Coins, Ace of Coins

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Meaning: Release the weight.

It’s only be being honest and admitting what you regret or miss that you can release this heavy energy and maybe even get it all back. Stop pretending everything is okay, because there are emotions you need to express.

The Ace of Swords is the brutal honesty card, time for a big conversation. The Ace of Coins shows that the goal and guiding light here is about recovery, rebirth, rebuilding, improvement and progress. It’s related to health, wealth, home or work.

The Five of Coins shows you’re carrying an unvoiced regret or grief that needs to be voiced. It might not change anything circumstantial but it will change how you feel. It will release the weight and let you move to the next step. You’re ready to move past this old wound. Be free. Move on. Have hope.

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Scorpio

October 24 to November 22

Tarot cards for Scorpio for July: Six of Swords, Three of Swords, The Moon

Meaning: Truth emerges.

Something will come to light this July that has been a secret or illusion in your life. The Moon shows that the fog will lift, the clouds will clear, and the light will fall on this shady spot, illuminating what is really going on for all to see. Wow, it’s quite a revelation.

The Three of Swords shows that someone will feel hurt. It might even be you because take honesty and integrity very seriously, so to think that someone has hidden something from you is hurtful and disappointing. The Six of Swords shows this truth might lead to a severance or farewell, to a parting of ways. And, the funny thing is that you’ll actually be relieved.

You have felt something was amiss for a long time but had no reason or excuse to make a change. Well now you have, and you will, and you’ll be glad to be moving on. Keep your wits about you this July and ask questions. Look for truth.

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Sagittarius

November 23 to December 21

Tarot cards for Sagittarius for July: The Empress, The Tower, The Wheel of Fortune

Meaning: Ongoing changes.

The second month in a row that you’ve received a trio of major arcana cards so you’re going through something important right now and have been for a little while. The Empress reveals it’s related to your family, love life, closest friends and/or home – the place your heart lives.

The Tower shows there has been a major event or revelation which has rocked your world. Nothing is as it was. It’s taking some getting used to. Just breathe. Relax. Know that you’re exactly where you’re meant to be at and all is well. The Wheel of Fortune hints there is more change ahead so keep your eyes and mind open and stay loose, stay alert.

Everything is going to be alright in the end, it’s just the process of change itself that can be difficult. Keep going, have faith, trust in the end game. All of this transformation is necessary and positive.  

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Capricorn

December 22 to January 21

Tarot cards for Capricorn for July: Two of Swords, The High Priestess, Queen of Swords

Meaning: Big decisions.

Deep down you know there’s a big decision you need to make (and you kind of already know what you need to do) but you have put it off and avoided the situation. I don’t know why – only you can answer that.

The Two of Swords and Queen of Swords urge you to tackle it this July. No more excuses or deflection or projection. Sit down and get your head into this, get to the heart of the issue, ask for truth, look at the facts.

The High Priestess shows your intuition already has a very good idea of what you need to do, perhaps this option just needs rational and intellectual pressure testing to make sure you understand the consequences, have mitigated the risks, and are in control. There’s nothing to fear here, Cap. Make your choice and move ahead.

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Aquarius

January 22 to February 19

Tarot cards for Aquarius for July: Three of Coins, Five of Wands, Five of Cups

Meaning: Higher self.

The way through any skirmishes this July is to ask yourself what your higher or future self would want out of this and how you want to be perceived. Let a moral and worthy version of you dictate actions and responses, not the gut reaction you might have initially. We can all fly off the handle, and then live to regret it.

The Fives of Wands and Cups sees you going through a challenge – something which makes you a bit emotional and represents a change in your world. Something is shifting and it unsettles you.

The Three of Coins asks you to remember others respect and admire you, and you do set an example. Handle this as you’d wish someone you respected to handle it. Lead the way. Be the bigger person. This is all going to turn out okay. No need to lose your cool.

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Pisces

February 20 to March 20

Tarot cards for Pisces for July: Knight of Swords, King of Swords, Eight of Cups

Meaning: Being demanding.

A setback or disappointment you’ve endured, but only recently admitted and accepted, makes you feel feisty and charged with a ‘let’s get this sorted’ energy. Use this power to tackle any and all issues or blockages in your life and make July a powerful and progressive month.

The Eight of Cups sees you finally admitting something hasn’t worked out. You have tried to breathe life into this project/relationship/hope so many times… but to no avail. Coming to terms with this makes you a bit angry and emotional.

The Knight and King of Swords sees you feeling aggrieved but actually using that as fuel to make other corrections and changes in your life, in areas you sense there might be disappointment looming. Once bitten, twice shy. Be bossy and bold. Take control. You deserve better so go get better.

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Kerry King, the tarot queen, uses tarot and star sign wisdom to create inspiring forecasts and insights, with over 25 years fortune telling experience, and many happy clients all over the world. You can book a personal, written reading, which comes as a beautifully illustrated brochure, through Etsy or join her new Tarot Club and get weekly forecasts and more for £5 a month.

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