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July 12, 2026 – July 18, 2026
Astrology IRL(In Real Life) by Merryman Cassels
Astrologer and Akashic Records reader for the Sedona Center for the New Age.
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The Cancer New Moon renews the heart, Venus challenges us to embrace change, and a rare planetary pattern begins weaving a future that is both inspired and enduring.
After weeks of shifting ground, the heavens offer a quieter invitation. Rather than reacting to sudden events, we are asked to become attentive observers. There is a sense that something larger is taking shape beneath the surface, even if we cannot yet see its final form.
Sunday opens with the Sun and retrograde Mercury meeting in Cancer. This is a cazimi, a moment when Mercury sits in the heart of the Sun. Traditionally, Mercury is said to be purified in the Sun’s light, offering insight after a period of reflection. Because Mercury is retrograde, clarity arrives less through discovering something entirely new than through recognizing something we overlooked the first time. We are remembering rather than inventing. Family conversations, old journals, forgotten dreams, or memories may suddenly reveal a deeper truth.
On Monday, Venus in Virgo forms a square to Uranus in Gemini. Venus seeks harmony, while Uranus delights in waking us from complacency. A relationship, financial matter, creative project, work environment, or daily routine may take an unexpected turn. While this aspect can feel unsettling, it also liberates us from habits and expectations that have quietly outlived their usefulness. Sometimes life changes course so we can discover a more authentic expression of ourselves.
Tuesday’s Cancer New Moon arrives at 21 degrees of the sign, carrying the evocative Sabian Symbol, “A woman awaiting a sailboat.” There is patience woven into this image. She is not chasing the horizon. She has prepared, she has watched the tides, and now she trusts that what is meant to arrive will appear in its own time. It is a beautiful reminder that waiting is not the same as standing still. Much of nature’s work happens beneath the surface long before anything becomes visible.
By Thursday and Friday, Uranus forms a harmonious trine to Pluto, one of the defining longer-term aspects shaping this decade. Individually, breakthroughs become more sustainable because they are rooted in genuine transformation rather than temporary excitement. Collectively, innovation continues reshaping the way we communicate, learn, collaborate, and solve problems. Pluto in Aquarius reminds us that lasting change rarely happens through one dramatic event. It grows through countless small acts that gradually alter the larger pattern.
By the weekend another remarkable picture begins emerging across the heavens. French astrologer André Barbault described this as the Barbault Basket, a configuration in which the outer planets become linked into an integrated pattern. Rather than operating as isolated forces, they begin working together as parts of a larger evolutionary process. I’ve affectionately nicknamed it the Barbault Bassinette, because it feels less like carrying a burden and more like gently rocking something new into the world.
Jupiter, newly arrived in Leo, provides warmth, confidence, and creative courage as it expands the dialogue with Pluto in Aquarius, while Uranus in Gemini and Neptune in Aries complete the pattern through supportive sextiles. Neptune, now retrograde through December, invites us to separate inspiration from illusion and recommit to the dream that continues calling our heart. Before we rush to build the future, we are asked to remember why it matters. Which vision still feels alive after the excitement has faded?
The Bassinette reminds me that every new life begins in a cradle before it walks into the world. The same is true for ideas, relationships, communities, and even civilizations. Great visions require protection while they are still finding their strength. Leo reminds us that every great creation begins with an act of courage. Before the dream can serve the world, someone must first believe it is possible.
This is the invitation of this week’s heavens.
The old structures continue evolving. The new ones are quietly gathering form. We need not force the process or predict every outcome. Our task is to tend the dream carefully enough that, when the time comes, it is ready to meet the world.
IRL Tip:
Revisit a dream, project, or idea you set aside earlier this year. Ask whether it still belongs to your future or whether it is making room for something even better.
Self-Care Theme:
Honor periods of waiting as part of the creative process. Reflection is often where wisdom quietly takes root.
Kind Deed:
Encourage someone whose dream is still in its early stages. A few sincere words of belief can become the steady hand that helps another person keep going.
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IRL Tip: Description
The IRL tip means how to apply your astrology “In Real Life”.
I hope this clarifies your questions. Merryman
Aries (March 21-April 19) Weekly Horoscope: for Aries & Aries Rising
Your IRL Week:
This week asks you to slow your pace just enough to hear what life has been trying to tell you. Mercury retrograde joins the Sun in Cancer, drawing your attention toward home, family, and the foundations beneath your ambitions. A memory, conversation, or family story may suddenly make sense in a way it never has before. Sometimes the greatest breakthrough is understanding your past with new eyes.
Monday’s Venus-Uranus square may bring an unexpected expense, a surprising conversation about money, or a realization that your values have shifted. Stay flexible. What first appears inconvenient may ultimately free you from a pattern that has quietly outlived its purpose.
Tuesday’s Cancer New Moon invites you to create greater emotional security. Whether that means repairing a relationship, rearranging your home, or simply making more time for the people who matter, this lunation encourages you to build from the inside out.
By the end of the week, Mars trine Pluto reminds you that your greatest strength lies in directing your energy with intention. You no longer have to prove your courage through constant action. Quiet determination will accomplish far more than force.
IRL Tip:
Spend time in the place where you feel most at peace, even if it’s only for a few quiet moments each day.
Self-Care Theme:
Strengthening your emotional foundation before pursuing the next adventure.
Kind Deed:
Reach out to a family member or old friend simply to let them know you’re thinking of them.
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Taurus (April 20-May 20) Weekly Horoscope: for Taurus & Taurus Rising
Your IRL Week:
The week begins with conversations that carry more significance than they first appear. Mercury retrograde meeting the Sun encourages you to revisit an old idea, reconnect with someone from your past, or look at a familiar situation from a different perspective. A message may arrive just when you need it.
Venus, your ruling planet, enters the week with a challenging square to Uranus, asking you to embrace change rather than resist it. Because Uranus continues moving through your sign, you are becoming someone new, whether you planned for it or not. A creative project, relationship, or financial matter may take an unexpected turn, but there is liberation woven into the surprise.
The Cancer New Moon encourages learning, writing, teaching, and meaningful conversations. This is an excellent week to begin a journal, enroll in a class, or have the discussion you’ve been postponing.
As Uranus and Pluto strengthen their trine later in the week, you may begin seeing how changes that once felt disruptive have quietly become the very things helping you grow.
IRL Tip:
Write down the idea that keeps returning. If it has visited more than once, it probably deserves your attention.
Self-Care Theme:
Remaining grounded while welcoming healthy change.
Kind Deed:
Share your knowledge or experience with someone who is just beginning a journey you’ve already walked.
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Gemini (May 21-June 20) Weekly Horoscope: for Gemini & Gemini Rising
Your IRL Week:
After several weeks of extraordinary activity, this week’s skies invite you to become more intentional with your words and your energy. Mercury, your ruler, meets the Sun while retrograde, illuminating questions around self-worth, resources, and what truly supports your life. Something you overlooked may suddenly become obvious, helping you make a wiser decision moving forward.
Monday’s Venus-Uranus square could bring a surprising realization through a dream, an intuitive flash, or an unexpected conversation. Resist the urge to explain everything immediately. Some insights need a little time to settle before they reveal their full meaning.
Tuesday’s Cancer New Moon turns your attention toward building greater stability. This is less about acquiring more and more about recognizing the abundance already present in your life. What you choose to nurture now has the potential to grow steadily over the coming months.
The Uranus-Pluto trine continues encouraging profound shifts in your thinking. Ideas that once seemed impossible are beginning to feel entirely achievable. Just remember that transformation unfolds one thoughtful step at a time.
By Saturday, the out-of-bounds Moon moving through your sign may leave you feeling mentally energized and emotionally restless. Give yourself extra space before reacting to unexpected news or making impulsive decisions.
IRL Tip:
Before saying yes to something new, ask yourself whether it supports what matters most rather than simply satisfying your curiosity.
Self-Care Theme:
Creating inner stability while embracing new possibilities.
Kind Deed:
Offer a thoughtful introduction or connection that helps two people benefit from knowing one another.
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Cancer (June 21-July 22) Weekly Horoscope: for Cancer & Cancer Rising
Your IRL Week:
This is your New Moon, Cancer, making the week feel especially personal. With Mercury retrograde joining the Sun before Tuesday’s lunation, you have an opportunity to see yourself through a different lens. You may recognize how much you’ve grown, revisit a decision with greater wisdom, or recover a part of yourself that became buried beneath responsibility or expectation. This is a beautiful week for reflection before taking your next step.
The Sabian Symbol, “A woman awaiting a sailboat,” feels especially meaningful for you. There is quiet confidence in her waiting. She has prepared, she trusts the tides, and she knows that what belongs in her life will arrive in its proper season. If you’ve been feeling impatient, this New Moon gently reminds you that timing is part of creation.
Monday’s Venus-Uranus square may bring unexpected developments involving your friendships, community, or future plans. Someone could surprise you, an invitation may arrive out of the blue, or a long-held goal may suddenly shift direction. Stay open to the unexpected.
As Uranus and Pluto strengthen their trine later in the week, you may begin seeing how your relationships and your place in the world are evolving together. You are building a future that is more aligned with who you have become.
IRL Tip:
Begin something that future you will appreciate, even if the results won’t be visible for months.
Self-Care Theme:
Trusting divine timing while nurturing your own growth.
Kind Deed:
Encourage someone who feels discouraged by reminding them that meaningful things often take time to arrive.
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Leo (July 23-August 22) Weekly Horoscope: for Leo & Leo Rising
Your IRL Week:
Although Jupiter has recently entered your sign, this week asks you to slow down before stepping fully into your next chapter. Mercury retrograde meeting the Sun shines a light on your inner world, making this an ideal time for solitude, dreamwork, prayer, meditation, or simply allowing yourself moments of stillness. Answers may come more easily when you stop chasing them.
Monday’s Venus-Uranus square could bring unexpected developments involving career, public recognition, or long-term goals. An opportunity may appear that wasn’t on your radar, or a professional situation may change course. Rather than resisting the shift, ask how it might create more freedom.
Tuesday’s Cancer New Moon encourages rest and renewal. Like the woman awaiting the sailboat, you are preparing for something larger than yourself. The waiting is not empty; it is fertile.
As the Uranus-Pluto trine continues developing, you may find yourself reimagining your purpose or discovering a new way to share your gifts with the world. The next chapter is beginning to reveal itself.
IRL Tip:
Protect a little quiet time each day. Your intuition has been trying to get your attention.
Self-Care Theme:
Restoring your spirit before stepping into greater visibility.
Kind Deed:
Offer quiet encouragement to someone who may not realize how much their work or presence matters.
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) Weekly Horoscope: for Virgo & Virgo Rising
Your IRL Week:
This week’s astrology reminds you that the future is rarely built alone. Mercury, your ruler, joins the Sun while retrograde, encouraging you to reconnect with friends, collaborators, mentors, or communities that have shaped your journey. A conversation may rekindle an old dream or remind you of a goal that still deserves your attention.
Monday’s Venus-Uranus square may bring unexpected opportunities involving travel, education, publishing, or spiritual exploration. Something you believed was settled may suddenly open in a surprising direction. Stay curious. Uranus often expands our world by asking us to release certainty.
Tuesday’s Cancer New Moon plants seeds for your future through friendship, collaboration, and shared vision. The Sabian Symbol, “A woman awaiting a sailboat,” reminds you that every meaningful endeavor requires both preparation and trust. The right people often arrive when we are ready to receive them.
As Uranus and Pluto continue weaving their harmonious trine, your understanding of purpose continues evolving. The ideas taking shape now may influence your life for years to come.
Venus enters your sign this week, bringing a welcome softness to your interactions. Others are likely to notice your grace, kindness, and thoughtful attention to detail. You don’t need to seek the spotlight. Your quiet authenticity naturally draws people toward you.
IRL Tip:
Reach out to someone you’ve admired from a distance. One conversation could open an unexpected door.
Self-Care Theme:
Remaining open to new possibilities while trusting your own pace.
Kind Deed:
Introduce two people whose gifts or interests naturally complement one another.
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Libra (September 23-October 22) Weekly Horoscope: for Libra & Libra Rising
Your IRL Week:
This week’s Cancer New Moon turns your attention toward your calling in the world. Mercury retrograde joins the Sun at the top of your chart before the lunation, encouraging you to revisit long-term goals, career decisions, or opportunities that may have appeared unfinished. You are not moving backward. You are refining your direction so that your next step is built on greater clarity.
The Sabian Symbol, “A woman awaiting a sailboat,” feels especially fitting for your professional life. She has done her part. Now she trusts that the right tide will carry the opportunity ashore. There is wisdom in preparing without forcing.
Monday’s Venus-Uranus square may bring an unexpected development involving shared finances, investments, business partnerships, or emotional commitments. A surprise could initially feel unsettling, yet it may ultimately create more freedom than the situation it replaces.
As Uranus and Pluto strengthen their trine later in the week, a creative project, romantic relationship, or long-term vision may begin taking shape in a way that feels both exciting and sustainable. This is less about dramatic breakthroughs than quietly recognizing that your future is organizing itself.
IRL Tip:
Revisit a professional goal you quietly set aside. It may be more achievable now than it was before.
Self-Care Theme:
Trusting that meaningful progress often unfolds gradually.
Kind Deed:
Recommend someone’s work, business, or creative talent to another person who could benefit from knowing them.
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Scorpio (October 23-November 21) Weekly Horoscope: for Scorpio & Scorpio Rising
Your IRL Week:
The week invites you to widen your perspective. Mercury retrograde joins the Sun in Cancer, encouraging you to revisit studies, spiritual practices, travel plans, teaching opportunities, or beliefs that have shaped your life. Sometimes wisdom arrives not by learning something new, but by understanding an old lesson more deeply.
Tuesday’s Cancer New Moon opens a fresh chapter around exploration, publishing, education, and personal growth. The Sabian Symbol, “A woman awaiting a sailboat,” reminds you that life has seasons of preparation as well as seasons of departure. If you’ve been waiting for clarity, this lunation encourages patience rather than pressure.
Monday’s Venus-Uranus square may bring surprising developments within a close relationship. Someone could change their mind, reveal new information, or introduce an unexpected opportunity. Uranus often disrupts expectations so that relationships can become more authentic.
As Uranus and Pluto continue their harmonious dialogue, changes within your home life and your larger vision for the future begin supporting one another. You may discover that creating stronger roots actually gives you greater freedom to grow.
IRL Tip:
Read something that challenges your perspective rather than confirming what you already believe.
Self-Care Theme:
Expanding your world while remaining grounded in your values.
Kind Deed:
Share a book, teacher, or resource that has genuinely changed the way you see life.
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Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) Weekly Horoscope: for Sagittarius & Sagittarius Rising
Your IRL Week:
This week’s astrology asks you to look beneath the surface. Mercury retrograde joins the Sun in your sector of intimacy, trust, shared resources, and transformation, inviting you to revisit emotional agreements, financial partnerships, or old fears that no longer deserve authority over your future. Clarity comes through honesty, especially with yourself.
Tuesday’s Cancer New Moon plants seeds for deeper connection and renewal. The image of “A woman awaiting a sailboat” speaks to trusting life’s timing rather than trying to control every outcome. Some transformations unfold quietly before they become visible to the outside world.
Monday’s Venus-Uranus square may bring unexpected developments involving work, schedules, health routines, or everyday responsibilities. A disruption could become the catalyst for creating healthier rhythms or a more balanced way of living.
As Uranus and Pluto strengthen their trine, conversations, learning, and financial decisions begin supporting one another in surprising ways. A new perspective may completely change how you approach an old problem.
IRL Tip:
If something changes unexpectedly, ask what new possibility has just become available rather than focusing only on what shifted.
Self-Care Theme:
Trusting the process of renewal without needing to control every detail.
Kind Deed:
Offer practical help to someone navigating a major life transition. Even a small gesture can lighten a heavy load.
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) Weekly Horoscope: for Capricorn & Capricorn Rising
Your IRL Week:
This week’s Cancer New Moon shines directly across your relationship axis, making partnerships the heart of the story. Before the New Moon arrives, Mercury retrograde joins the Sun, inviting you to revisit old conversations, renew important agreements, or see a relationship through a wiser lens. Someone may return with unfinished business, or you may realize that what once felt like an ending was simply a pause.
The Sabian Symbol, “A woman awaiting a sailboat,” reminds you that healthy relationships cannot be rushed. Mutual trust is built over time, and the strongest partnerships often develop through patience rather than pressure.
Monday’s Venus-Uranus square may bring an unexpected twist involving romance, children, creativity, or a passion project. What initially feels like a surprise may ultimately breathe fresh life into something that had grown too predictable. Remain open to spontaneity without abandoning your good judgment.
As Uranus and Pluto strengthen their trine, your values and your resources begin supporting one another in new ways. You may discover that something you’ve been carefully cultivating is finally ready to grow.
IRL Tip:
Revisit an important conversation with curiosity instead of certainty. You may hear something you missed the first time.
Self-Care Theme:
Building relationships through patience, honesty, and mutual respect.
Kind Deed:
Let someone know how much you appreciate their consistency and reliability. Quiet devotion often goes unnoticed.
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) Weekly Horoscope: for Aquarius & Aquarius Rising
Your IRL Week:
This week’s astrology reminds you that meaningful change often begins in the smallest routines. Mercury retrograde joins the Sun in your sector of work, health, and daily life, encouraging you to review habits, simplify your schedule, or return to practices that once helped you feel balanced. Sometimes progress isn’t found by adding more. It’s found by remembering what already works.
Tuesday’s Cancer New Moon plants seeds for healthier rhythms and greater well-being. The Sabian Symbol, “A woman awaiting a sailboat,” suggests that lasting improvements arrive through steady preparation rather than dramatic overhauls. Give yourself permission to build slowly.
Monday’s Venus-Uranus square may bring an unexpected shift involving home, family, or living arrangements. Plans may change quickly, but flexibility will serve you better than resistance. There is freedom hidden inside the adjustment.
As Uranus in Gemini continues its harmonious dialogue with Pluto in your sign, you are discovering new ways to express your individuality while remaining connected to the people and communities that matter most. The future is asking for your originality.
IRL Tip:
Change one daily habit that has quietly become automatic. Even a small shift can create fresh energy.
Self-Care Theme:
Bringing intention to your daily rhythms.
Kind Deed:
Do something thoughtful for someone in your home or neighborhood without expecting recognition.
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Pisces (February 19-March 20) Weekly Horoscope: for Pisces & Pisces Rising
Your IRL Week:
This week’s Cancer New Moon brings a welcome reminder that joy is productive. Before the lunation arrives, Mercury retrograde joins the Sun, encouraging you to reconnect with creative projects, romantic memories, hobbies, or the simple pleasures that have nourished your spirit over the years. Something you once loved may be asking for your attention again.
The Sabian Symbol, “A woman awaiting a sailboat,” speaks beautifully to your nature. You understand that tides cannot be forced. This New Moon encourages you to trust that inspiration, love, and opportunity arrive when heart and timing meet.
Monday’s Venus-Uranus square may bring surprising conversations, unexpected news, or a shift in perspective that changes the way you see a situation. Stay curious. The insight may be more valuable than the disruption itself.
As Uranus and Pluto strengthen their trine, changes unfolding within your inner world begin supporting tangible changes in your outer life. You are quietly building a stronger foundation for the future, even if others cannot yet see the work taking place beneath the surface.
IRL Tip:
Return to a creative project simply because it brings you joy, not because it needs to become something.
Self-Care Theme:
Trusting inspiration and making room for play, beauty, and imagination.
Kind Deed:
Encourage someone’s creative gift by noticing a talent they may not yet recognize in themselves.
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Merryman Cassels
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