July 2025 Yogascopes with Amanda Barokh

Venus Uranus Conjunction July 4th – We have a magical moment of synergy between Venus (the planet of beauty and love) and Uranus (the planet of rebellion and surprises) who meet at the final degree of Taurus. With The Sun making a positive connection to Jupiter in Cancer signalling a collecting drive towards nurture and healing and a challenging aspect to Saturn (the planet of structure and boundaries) on the same day – this feels like a collective uprising that’s fuelled by a desire for love and peace. This could be a day for peaceful protest marches, rallies and grassroots action.

Venus enters Gemini – Later on on the same day, Venus enters the fun and flirty sign of Gemini, encouraging us to take a light hearted approach to matters of the heart.

Uranus enters Gemini July 7th – This is a date for the diary as a significant astrological event is taking place. Uranus (the planet of rebellion and surprises) enters the sign of Gemini for a seven year stay (apart from a brief retrograde back into Taurus). Gemini relates to themes around communication and Uranus brings innovations and awakenings. This could be a period of rapid technological advances.

Full Moon in Capricorn July 10th –  This is a time to release blocks around career and success. The energy of this Full Moon supports personal evolution and encourages us to create routines and take small steps everyday to achieve our goals.

Mercury retrograde in the sign of Leo July 18th (until Aug 10th) -. This transit is known for causing delays and diversions. It’s always a good idea to be extra organised around this time. Double check your diary and leave extra time for journeys.

Sun enters Leo July 22nd – Happy birthday to the Leos! The energy of The Sun in the sign of Leo is energetic, optimistic and playful.

New Moon in Leo July 24th – This New Moon asks us to set intentions around the pursuit of joy. As The Sun rules Leo this is a powerful day to manifest, so don’t miss the opportunity for a ritual!

Venus enters Cancer July 31st – Venus in Cancer ushers in a gentle nurturing vibe. On the same day The Sun makes a link with Mercury in Leo and makes an opposition to Pluto. On this day the energy encourages us to speak up and advocate for ourselves in order to create meaningful change.

Aries

With your ruler Mars (the planet of drive and ambition) in the meticulous and hardworking sign of Virgo for the whole month, you are being forced to slow down and check all the details. You love to rush, dear Aries, but with Mercury in retrograde motion from the 18th, this is not the month for haste.

From July 13th Saturn (the planet of structures and boundaries) will station retrograde and will have you treading over some old ground. What have you learnt since 24th May 2025? Take a moment to pause and reflect as it’s likely the same lessons will be coming up – encouraging you to deal with anything you have been avoiding tackling since then.

The New Moon in fellow fire sign Leo on the 24th, is a catalyst for creativity and bold new ideas.

Pose: Reverse Warrior (Viparita Virabhadrasana) to embody the idea of being able to look back and learn from the past whilst remaining anchored and grounded.

Crystal: Rutilated quartz this crystal can help to support reflection and introspection.

Journal Prompt: How can I support myself when challenges arise (trusting that those challenges are necessary for my growth and development)?

Taurus

For the last seven years Uranus has been liberating you from outworn situations and those transformations have been much needed but now the hard work is done. With Uranus finally exiting your sign on 7th July, you may start to feel a renewed sense of stability but just before this happens, on July 4th, Venus and Uranus meet in the final degree of your sign, presenting the opportunity for a chance encounter or igniting a creative spark – one more little upheaval before the calm. The New Moon in fellow Earth sign Capricorn will be an opportunity to reflect on what stability looks like for you.

Pose: Malasana (Yogi Squat) to connect to the Earth element and reground yourself after having Uranus in your sign for seven years.

Crystal: Red Jasper this crystal supports stability and strength.

Journal prompt: What major changes have happened since 15th May 2018? What actions can I take to increase my sense of stability and grounding?

Gemini

Get ready, dear Gemini, Uranus is about to enter your sign for a seven year stay! This will bring exciting opportunities and perhaps also unexpected upheavals. The key to this transit is to remain flexible and keep your heart and mind open to new experiences. Throughout July, you also have Venus (the planet of beauty and love) in your sign until and the heady combination of Venus and Uranus may bring chance encounters and explosive chemistry. Your ruler Mercury stations retrograde on July 18th so make sure to double check arrangements.

Pose: Dancer’s Pose (Natrajasana) to embody the idea of embracing new experiences with an open heart.

Crystal: Moss Agate – often called “the Stone of New Beginnings” this crystal will support you as you enter a new era with Uranus in your sign and help you to navigate gracefully and embrace the unexpected.

Journal prompt: Where in my life do I desire more freedom?

Cancer

Hopefully you are already enjoying the benefits of having Jupiter (the planet of luck and expansion) in your sign. This is a time to explore new possibilities and challenge your perceived limitations. This month also bestows you with a Full Moon in your opposite sign of Capricorn. This Full Moon will bring relationships into focus for you. You’re invited to pay attention to any old patterns you might be unconsciously repeating. By releasing any outworn negative patterns, you open yourself up to uplifting opportunities and perhaps even romantic encounters when Venus enters your sign on the final day of the month.

Pose: Straddle Pose (Upavista Konasana) this expansive pose can help embody Jupiterian energy.

Crystal: Amethyst – encourages spiritual growth and expansion of consciousness.

Journal Prompt: What actions can I take to amplify my sense of wellbeing this year?

Leo

In July we usher in the start of your birthday month and with The Sun as your ruler, this is always a time of increased energy and intention. This year though, you have Mercury Retrograde in your sign, potentially curtailing plans and causing disruptions. The key to avoiding any stress is simply to be extremely organised, especially when it comes to any orchestrations of big leonine birthday celebrations. The New Moon in your sign on July 24th will imbue with optimism – on this day, The Sun opposes Pluto creating a powerful catalyst for welcome change. Make sure that you set intentions so that you are the one in the driving seat.

Pose: Move between Star Pose and Goddess Pose (Utkata Konasana)  – inhale in Star Pose and exhale with a Lion’s Breath (stick out your tongue) when you move into Goddess. This sequence is a powerful energy reset that will prepare you for a successful birthday season.

Crystal: Carnelian – a crystal full of optimism and positive energy to help get your birthday season started right.

Journal Prompt: What big changes am I ready to embrace?

Virgo

With Mars in your sign, you may be receiving recognition and rewards for your daily efforts and commitment to your goals and ambitions but when your ruler Mercury stations retrograde in the sign of Leo on July 18th, you will have to go back and tie up loose ends. It’s important this month to keep showing up consistently. The Full Moon in fellow earth sign Capricorn is an important opportunity for reflection and release. You push yourself hard so it’s vital to make sure that your energy is being funnelled in the right direction so make some time on the Full Moon to decide where you are putting your energy. Try to extricate yourself from people and places who drain your time and energy.

Pose: Downward-facing dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) this classic pose is rooted and grounded but it also requires strength and effort. There is also a perspective change which is helpful as we navigate through Mercury Retrograde.

Crystal: Red Jasper – helps to harness the power of Mars and amplify your drive and ambition.

Journal Prompt: What are my current goals and how can I manage my energy wisely, as I work towards them?

Libra

Libra, you are sometimes known as the peacemaker of the zodiac and your diplomatic skills are so needed in the world right now. Saturn (structure and boundaries) and Neptune (imagination and illusion) in your opposite sign of Aries may be currently restricting your ability to see clearly so keep striving for clarity by talking things through with a loved one if you find yourself feeling frustrated or confused. With Venus in fellow air sign Gemini, there will be many light hearted and sociable moments this month. Don’t let Saturn stop you from getting out there and charming everyone.

Pose: Tree Pose (Vrikasana) – your symbol is the scales and this classic balancing pose will help you to embody clarity and to cultivate equilibrium.

Crystal: Clear Quartz – with Neptune in your opposite sign (Aries) you need to sharpen your attention. Clear quartz will help you to cultivate clarity.

Journal prompt: What actions can I take in order to be more clear and decisive?

Scorpio

When Uranus (the great awakener) moves out of Taurus and into Gemini, you might find that you are ushering a new seven year period of increased stability. This will hopefully feel like a little breather and an opportunity to rebuild and consolidate. With your ruler Mars in Virgo throughout the whole month, it’s still all about steady hard work and focus. The Full Moon in Capricorn is asking you to make some space for new ideas to come into focus. This might mean letting go of some old ideas that haven’t quite got off the ground – don’t worry the new ideas will be even better!

Pose: Warrior 3 (Virabhadrasana 3) – this pose requires stability, focus and strength embodying the qualities you have developed through Uranus in Taurus. Consolidate these qualities by practicing this pose. 

Crystal: Tiger’s Eye – this crystal promotes protection, clarity and power. These qualities will support you with steady consistent hard work you need to do while Mars is in Virgo.

Journal Prompt: What does stability look like for me?

Sagittarius

Venus in your opposite sign of Gemini imbues you with optimism and buoyancy and you are being offered more of those light-hearted celebratory vibes that you tend to favour. With Uranus entering Gemini for a seven year sojourn you might feel those horse hooves of yours itching to gallop. Surprise trips could be a theme of this transit. On the final day of the month, the Sun makes a link with Mercury in fellow fire sign Leo. Try to think first and speak later, this will save you a lot of hassle in the long run.

Pose: Camel Pose (Ustrasana). With your heart lifted in this pose it’s an embodied metaphor for optimistically embracing new adventures. 

Crystal: Malachite – Known as “The Traveller’s Crystal” this is a year round support for Sagittarians.

Journal prompt: What journeys (emotional or spiritual) would I like to make?

Capricorn

On July 10th there’s a Full Moon in your sign asking you to reflect back to the New Moon in Capricorn that occurred on 30th December 2024. This is the peak of a cycle. The seeds you planted towards the final days of last year are now starting to bear fruit. What is flourishing? What is wilting? What do you need to release in order to make space for new growth? Jupiter in Cancer will be opposing your natal Sun for the next year so there may be tension between your career goals and your home life. The Full Moon gives you a chance to reprioritise the things that really matter to you.

Pose: Wide Legged Forward Fold C (Prasarita Padottanasana) grounded through the feet and open through the heart, this pose is an embodied metaphor for the qualities to embrace during Full Moon in Capricorn.

Crystal: Selenite – connects to lunar energy so it’s a great crystal to work with during a Full Moon in your sign. Can help to clear old energy and make space for new joy.

Journal Prompt: What am I ready to release?

Aquarius

With your modern ruler Uranus about to enter fellow air sign Gemini for a seven year stay, you are entering a period of increased mental vigour and you may find yourself full of exciting new ideas. The advent of Leo season marks the halfway point in your own personal New Year so it’s a time for assessing how far you have come since your birthday. Leo is your opposite sign so Mercury retrograde may be heightened for you. Make sure to check your plans twice.

Pose: Revolved Half Moon (Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana) – this pose requires focus and concentration and will help keep your mind sharp while navigating Mercury Retrograde.

Crystal: Rainbow Flourite – this crystal promotes mental clarity.

Journal Prompt: What have been my successes so far this year?

Pisces

With your traditional ruler – Jupiter – in the sign of Cancer for the next year, you are focused on themes of care, nurture and home. It might be a time to embark on improving your home or to strengthen family bonds. The Full Moon in Capricorn on July 10th could be the impetus to join a new group or let go of a work arrangement that no longer feels supportive. With the North Node in your sign, you’re in a two year period of profound personal transformation and the themes will become clearer around September. In the meantime, work on grounding yourself and building solid foundations so you can evolve with grace and calm.

Pose: Seated Forward Fold (Paschimottanasana) the pose helps to create an embodied feeling of grounding.

Crystal: Obsidian  – helps promote grounding and offers protection.

Journal Prompt: Who or what makes me feel safe?

About Amanda Barokh

Amanda Barokh has been studying tarot and astrology since childhood and practicing yoga since 2007 but it was a spiritual awakening in 2013 that started a chain of events which lead her to pursue spiritual work as a vocation and calling. In 2019 she did her yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India. She has also studied mediumship and is constantly developing her intuitive skills. 
She loves weaving links between tarot, astrology and yoga and she believes that working with the three in tandem has powerful healing properties. 
Amanda believes in using astrology and tarot to empower rather than to predict. Her website is www.allthegoodghosts.com – “The Good Ghosts” is the nickname she gives to her spirit guides.
You can book a tarot reading, birth chart interpretation or bespoke yoga class through her website.