July 2026 Scorpio Horoscope

Destiny Shift: July kicks off with a sense of karmic shift in the air. On July 26, the lunar nodes – those celestial pointers of fate – change signs, moving the North Node into Aquarius and the South Node into Leo. For you, Scorpio, this means the North Node will be lighting up your home and family sector for the next 18 months, while the South Node will be moving through your career sector. In English? You’re being guided to cultivate your personal life, emotional foundations, and inner world, even as you release old patterns around success, status, or public image that no longer serve you. You might feel this pivot subtly at first – perhaps a stirring desire to trace your ancestry, fix up your living space, or even relocate. Meanwhile, if you’ve been overly focused on worldly achievements at the expense of self-care or family time, the cosmos will ask you to rebalance. It’s not that your career becomes unimportant (far from it – Jupiter is up there supercharging it!), but there’s a call to nurture your roots so you can support those lofty branches. Around the time of this nodal shift, pay attention to any events or insights related to home and career. They could be harbingers of the themes to come. A word of comfort: the North Node brings growth, so investing in your home life will feel increasingly rewarding and even lucky. Maybe you’ll buy a home, start a family, or simply find a true sense of belonging somewhere new. Trust the process; you’re aligning with where your soul wants to evolve.

Cosmic Retrograde Double-Dip: Mark your calendar – July is the month of retrogrades to navigate. Mercury is retrograde in Cancer until July 23, continuing the trend from late June. Additionally, Chiron backtracks into Aries on July 17, and by July’s end, expansive Jupiter is stationing retrograde in Leo (on the 31st). It’s a lot of looking back and inward, but that’s not a bad thing. In fact, Mercury retro in Cancer (your 9th house) could find you revisiting a place you traveled before. Maybe you’re taking a nostalgic trip to a childhood vacation spot or reconnecting with college friends. It’s summer – a bit of sentimental journeying fits the vibe. Just remain flexible with plans. Flights may change, or you might decide last-minute to extend a stay because it just feels right. Educationally or legally, wrap up any loose ends after the 23rd when Mercury goes direct. If you’re awaiting news related to visas, academic admissions, or court cases, clarity returns by late month.

Meanwhile, Jupiter retrograde (from July 31 onward) in your career zone may slow the external pace slightly – after a whirlwind June and July start, that could be a relief. Jupiter’s retrograde until November gives you time to integrate the opportunities that have likely popped up. Use late July to strategize: what do you want the next step of your career climb to look like? Under retrograde, you might refine big projects or go back to polish your public image (redo that LinkedIn, update your portfolio). It’s like taking a breath during the marathon – you’re still moving, but at a sustainable pace, ensuring long-term success.

Sweet Domestic Vibes: One of the loveliest influences this month is Venus luxuriating in Leo for an extended stay, due to an upcoming retrograde (spoiler: next month she’ll retrograde, but in July she’s still direct). From July 12 onward, Venus in Leo sprinkles stardust over your career and reputation. Yes, your career. Strange as it sounds, Venus here makes you popular at work and can bring artistic flair to your profession. You might receive public praise, an award, or simply find that VIPs are charmed by you. Have an important presentation or job interview? Schedule it before July 22 to harness Venus’s charisma (after that date, Venus will slow down, preparing to retrograde, which is fine but not ideal for first impressions that can wait). Also, a workplace romance could be in the air — perhaps a flirtation with a colleague or a creative collaboration that feels almost like a love affair because you gel so well. Just be mindful of company policy, of course.

Now, on the flip side of all that outer glow, the Full Moon in Aquarius on July 30 spotlights your home sector (4th house). This is likely a culmination of something on the home front. Maybe you finalize a house sale or lease, complete a renovation that’s been going on, or a family issue reaches resolution. Aquarius full moon brings a dash of the unexpected, but also objectivity. You could have an emotional realization about your living situation – perhaps deciding it’s time to move, or conversely, recommitting to where you are with newfound gratitude. Because this full moon comes just days after the nodes shift onto the Leo-Aquarius axis, it might feel extra charged, almost eclipse-like in its impact. If you feel torn between public duties and private needs around this time, lean into where you feel most authentically “you.” Aquarius encourages authenticity and sometimes a bit of rebellion. You might surprise others (and yourself) with a decision like choosing a family gathering over a work event, or setting a boundary at work to protect home time. This is you aligning with that North Node in Aquarius: prioritizing inner fulfilment.

Sizzling Summer Love: Let’s not forget summer romance! Mars barrels through Gemini until July 20, energizing your intimacy and seduction zone. Mars in this placement can make you a bit restless in love – craving variety, deep conversation, and mental stimulation along with physical connection. You might playfully banter with your partner more, or explore dual sides of your desires. It’s a great time for trying new things in the bedroom or finally having that heart-to-heart about fantasies and feelings. When Mars moves into Cancer on July 20, the vibe becomes softer and even more emotional. Mars in Cancer, which it will occupy for the rest of the month (and beyond), heats up your 9th house of adventures and belief. You could find yourself planning a spontaneous trip with a lover, or feeling very passionate about your convictions and wanting a partner who shares (or at least respects) them. This could be as simple as excitedly planning to attend a summer music festival or as profound as taking a pilgrimage together to a place that holds spiritual meaning. Single Scorpios, with Mars in Cancer, might be attracted to people from different cultures or backgrounds, or meet someone in a learning or travel context. There is a touch of “fated meeting abroad” energy – so say yes to invites that broaden your horizons.

Family Matters: The Sun is in Cancer until July 22, highlighting travel, mind-expansion, and optimistic big-picture thinking. Family and domestic concerns might have felt intense with that late July full moon, but earlier in the month around July 4th weekend, the vibe is fairly upbeat. If you’re gathering with family for Independence Day, it could be heartwarming and nostalgic with Mercury still retrograde (think: telling old stories, looking through photo albums). Just steer clear of touchy topics at the BBQ, because Mercury retro can also mean someone mis-remembers the past! After July 22, the Sun marches into Leo – your career zone – turning your focus outward again to ambition and accomplishment. It’s like a spotlight hits you and you stand up a bit straighter knowing it’s showtime. This transitional time (late July, early August) is interesting: you’re balancing a lot – Venus and Sun in your career house, Jupiter retro there keeping things abundant but slower, and the nodes pulling you toward private life. Don’t be surprised if you feel a bit stretched. The key is integration: How can public you and private you support each other rather than compete? Perhaps working from home more often, or sharing a victory with family so they feel involved. You’re learning that success feels sweeter when your inner circle is part of it.

Overall: July is a heart-centered high point of the year. So much is happening: faded directions in home/career, high-energy social and love moments, and some gentle cosmic slow-downs to help you catch up with yourself. You might feel nostalgic and future-focused all at once – a strange mix of feelings as you revisit the past and envision what’s ahead. Embrace it, Scorpio. This month offers you a chance to solidify an inner sense of security even as you keep climbing the ladder of success. By month’s end, you could very well be sitting on your porch or by a window, watching a summer sunset, and marveling at how much life has evolved. There’s a sense of coming home to yourself in July – perhaps literally, perhaps emotionally. In doing so, you’re laying an unshakeable foundation for the exciting leaps yet to come.