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July 5, 2026 – July 11, 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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After an electrifying Independence Day week, the skies begin to settle, yet the conversations we have, the stories we tell, and the choices we make continue shaping what comes next.
If last week felt unusually volatile, you were not imagining it. Around the globe we witnessed fires, earthquakes, rising tensions, and a collective atmosphere that seemed charged with nervous electricity. Mars’ conjunction with Uranus in Gemini reminded us how quickly circumstances can change and how powerfully our words and actions ripple through the world.
This week the intensity begins to organize itself.
On Sunday, Mars in Gemini forms a harmonious trine to Pluto in Aquarius, transforming scattered energy into focused purpose. Mars still wants movement, while Pluto asks us to direct that energy wisely. This is an excellent aspect for solving problems, researching deeply, having meaningful conversations, and taking decisive action after the impulsiveness of the previous week. Rather than reacting to events, we have an opportunity to become intentional participants in them.
Monday and Tuesday find the Sun aligned with Sirius, the brightest star in our night sky. Across many ancient cultures Sirius was regarded as a star of illumination, nobility, vision, and spiritual awakening. Its heliacal rising marked the life-giving floods of the Nile and the beginning of a new year in ancient Egypt. As the Cancer Sun joins Sirius, we are reminded that true leadership begins with stewardship. The brightest light is often the one that quietly nourishes life around it.
That same day, however, the Sun forms a challenging square to Saturn in Aries. Saturn asks us to mature. Cancer seeks emotional security, while Aries urges independence and decisive action. The tension may reveal where fear has been masquerading as responsibility or where caution has quietly become hesitation. Saturn’s gift is endurance. He asks us to build something worthy of the effort rather than simply seeking immediate results.
On July 8 and 9, Mercury retrograde joins the fixed star Pollux, the immortal twin known in mythology for his fierce loyalty and formidable strength. Pollux was the boxer, the protector, the brother willing to sacrifice his own immortality to remain beside Castor. Mercury’s meeting with Pollux suggests that words carry unusual weight. Conversations may become passionate, convictions may harden, and old disagreements could resurface. Yet Pollux also reminds us that courage is measured not only by what we are willing to fight for, but by whom we choose to protect.
Venus enters Virgo on July 9, gently shifting our attention from grand gestures to thoughtful acts of care. Love becomes practical. Affection appears through service, reliability, craftsmanship, and attention to detail. Sometimes devotion is expressed through beautifully prepared meals, carefully chosen words, or quietly showing up when someone needs us.
The following day Venus joins the royal star Regulus, long associated with nobility, honor, generosity, and the courage to lead with integrity. Ancient astrologers often described Regulus as bringing success when the heart remained free of bitterness or revenge. There is a timeless lesson here. True dignity is never diminished by kindness.
Saturday closes the week with the Moon moving out of bounds in Gemini after passing over Uranus and Mars. Emotional reactions may once again run ahead of reason, particularly in conversations, travel, social media, and everyday interactions. Minds race. Opinions fly. Plans change quickly. It is an excellent day to stay flexible, double-check travel plans, and remember that curiosity often leads farther than certainty.
After the fireworks of recent weeks, these skies offer an opportunity to choose our responses more consciously. Mars and Pluto remind us that strength can be disciplined. Sirius reminds us to become a source of light. Pollux teaches loyalty. Regulus speaks of honorable leadership. Even Mercury retrograde asks us to listen more carefully than we speak.
The world may continue moving quickly, but wisdom rarely hurries. It pauses long enough to choose the next step with intention.
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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 invites you to trade speed for strategy. Mars, your ruling planet, forms a supportive trine to Pluto, helping you channel last week’s scattered energy into something purposeful. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to tackle a difficult conversation, reorganize a project, or make meaningful progress toward a goal, the cosmos is offering both courage and staying power.
Monday’s square between the Cancer Sun and Saturn in your sign may feel like a tug-of-war between personal freedom and family obligations. You may be asked to shoulder additional responsibility or make a decision that requires patience rather than impulse. Saturn is less interested in quick victories than lasting foundations.
As Mercury retrograde passes over Pollux, conversations with siblings, neighbors, or longtime friends may reopen unfinished stories. Pollux reminds us that strength isn’t measured by winning every argument but by knowing which relationships are worth protecting.
Venus enters Virgo later in the week, bringing welcome attention to your health, daily routines, and work environment. Small improvements made now will quietly build momentum over the coming weeks. By Saturday, however, the out-of-bounds Moon moving through Gemini may make tempers shorter and reactions quicker. Give yourself extra room while driving, communicating, or navigating busy holiday crowds.
IRL Tip:
Finish one project before starting three new ones. Focus is your superpower this week.
Self-Care Theme:
Building strength through consistency rather than intensity.
Kind Deed:
Offer practical help to someone carrying more than they can comfortably manage.
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Taurus (April 20-May 20) Weekly Horoscope: for Taurus & Taurus Rising
Your IRL Week:
After the unpredictability of last week, this week’s skies encourage you to stabilize what matters most. Mars trine Pluto brings welcome determination around finances, career goals, and long-term plans. You may discover an elegant solution to a problem that recently felt overwhelming.
The Cancer Sun square Saturn asks you to pay attention to your inner dialogue. Old fears or inherited beliefs may quietly influence your decisions more than you realize. Mercury retrograde encourages you to revisit conversations, paperwork, learning opportunities, or agreements before pushing ahead. Sometimes slowing down reveals details that would otherwise be missed.
Jupiter’s recent move into Leo continues expanding your home and family life, while Venus entering fellow earth sign Virgo brings a lighter touch to romance, creativity, children, and pleasure. Life feels more enjoyable when you stop trying to earn every beautiful moment.
Saturday’s out-of-bounds Moon may bring unexpected conversations or sudden expenses. Stay grounded before making financial decisions or reacting to surprising news.
IRL Tip:
Walk barefoot in the grass, tend your garden, or spend time outdoors. Your nervous system benefits from reconnecting with the earth.
Self-Care Theme:
Finding steadiness amid changing circumstances.
Kind Deed:
Share something you’ve grown, made, or lovingly prepared with someone else.
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Gemini (May 21-June 20) Weekly Horoscope: for Gemini & Gemini Rising
Your IRL Week:
Mars continues energizing your sign, but this week its trine to Pluto offers something that has been missing: direction. The mental whirlwind begins organizing itself into a plan. Your words carry unusual influence now, making this an excellent time for writing, teaching, presenting ideas, or having meaningful conversations.
Mercury, your ruler, remains retrograde and joins Pollux, reminding you that communication is rarely just about information. It is about loyalty, integrity, and choosing words that build rather than divide. Someone from your past may return with unfinished business, or you may finally gain perspective on a conversation that has lingered in your mind.
The Cancer Sun square Saturn asks you to examine your relationship with money, self-worth, and the communities you belong to. There may be a temporary feeling of limitation, but Saturn is quietly helping you distinguish lasting priorities from passing distractions.
Venus enters Virgo and turns your attention toward home, family, and creating a greater sense of peace in your surroundings. As the out-of-bounds Moon crosses Mars and Uranus on Saturday, your sign becomes especially electrically charged. Brilliant ideas are certainly possible, but so are impulsive words and unnecessary risks. Give your quick mind an extra moment before acting.
IRL Tip:
When inspiration strikes, write it down before chasing the next idea. The best insights deserve your full attention.
Self-Care Theme:
Calming the nervous system while allowing creativity to flourish.
Kind Deed:
Reach out to someone you’ve lost touch with and reopen the conversation with warmth and curiosity.
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Cancer (June 21-July 22) Weekly Horoscope: for Cancer & Cancer Rising
Your IRL Week:
The Sun continues its journey through your sign, placing you at the center of your own story. Yet this is hardly a week for charging ahead. Mercury remains retrograde in Cancer, encouraging you to reflect on who you have become over the past year and who you are still becoming. You may find yourself revisiting old memories, reconnecting with people from your past, or recognizing how much your perspective has quietly matured.
The Sun’s conjunction with Sirius early in the week feels especially meaningful for you. Sirius has long been associated with guidance, illumination, and noble purpose. You may receive recognition, encouragement, or simply a quiet sense that you are moving in the right direction, even if the destination has not fully revealed itself.
Monday’s square between the Sun and Saturn may test your confidence as family needs compete with professional responsibilities. Saturn is asking you to build patiently rather than measure your progress by immediate results.
As Mercury crosses Pollux, conversations with siblings, neighbors, or family members may become more emotionally charged than expected. Pollux reminds us that strength is often expressed through protection rather than proving a point.
Venus enters Virgo later in the week, making communication warmer, kinder, and more thoughtful. Saturday’s out-of-bounds Moon may stir nervous energy around friendships or group situations. Give people permission to surprise you without feeling the need to control every outcome.
IRL Tip:
Pull out an old family photograph and ask someone to tell you the story behind it. There may be wisdom hidden in the memories.
Self-Care Theme:
Honoring your roots while embracing the person you are becoming.
Kind Deed:
Check in with someone who has quietly supported you over the years and let them know their presence has mattered.
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Leo (July 23-August 22) Weekly Horoscope: for Leo & Leo Rising
Your IRL Week:
This week marks the beginning of a quieter chapter before your birthday season arrives. While Jupiter has recently entered your sign, encouraging tremendous growth over the coming year, the current skies ask you to spend a little more time listening than announcing. Sometimes the most important preparation happens behind the scenes.
The Sun’s conjunction with Sirius shines brightly for you, connecting your ruler with one of the most revered stars in the heavens. Leadership, generosity, and integrity become guiding themes. You may find yourself naturally stepping into a position where others look to you for reassurance or direction.
Monday’s square to Saturn asks you to examine beliefs that have quietly limited your confidence. A temporary obstacle may actually be strengthening your resolve.
Mercury retrograde crossing Pollux encourages reflection around private conversations, unfinished emotional business, or decisions involving money and personal values. Choose your words carefully. They carry unusual weight now.
Venus enters Virgo and turns your attention toward finances and self-worth. Rather than seeking applause, this transit encourages you to recognize the value of your own gifts. Saturday’s out-of-bounds Moon may bring unexpected developments around career or public responsibilities. Flexibility will carry you farther than force.
IRL Tip:
Before saying yes to another opportunity, ask whether it supports the future you are trying to build.
Self-Care Theme:
Quiet confidence rooted in purpose rather than recognition.
Kind Deed:
Encourage someone else’s talents without making the moment about yourself.
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) Weekly Horoscope: for Virgo & Virgo Rising
Your IRL Week:
This week’s astrology gently reminds you that none of us accomplishes anything entirely alone. Mercury, your ruler, remains retrograde as it joins Pollux, drawing your attention toward friendships, collaborations, and the people who have walked beside you through different seasons of life. Someone from your past may reappear with a lesson, an opportunity, or simply a reminder of how far you’ve traveled.
The Sun’s conjunction with Sirius illuminates your community and long-term aspirations. Pay attention to invitations, introductions, and conversations that seem almost accidental. They may prove more significant than they first appear.
Monday’s Sun-Saturn square asks you to balance generosity with healthy boundaries, particularly where shared resources, finances, or emotional obligations are concerned. Saturn is helping you distinguish responsibility from over-responsibility.
One of the week’s brightest shifts comes as Venus enters your sign. Over the coming weeks, your natural grace, discernment, and quiet magnetism become more apparent. Beauty is found in thoughtful details, sincere kindness, and craftsmanship. You don’t need to become someone else to attract what belongs with you.
Saturday’s out-of-bounds Moon may bring sudden travel changes, surprising news, or a shift in perspective that opens an entirely new path. Stay curious. Gemini energy often teaches through unexpected conversations.
IRL Tip:
Accept the compliment instead of explaining why you don’t deserve it. Let appreciation land.
Self-Care Theme:
Receiving as graciously as you give.
Kind Deed:
Offer your skills to someone who could genuinely benefit from your knowledge or experience.
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Libra (September 23-October 22) Weekly Horoscope: for Libra & Libra Rising
Your IRL Week:
This week invites you to think about the legacy you are creating. With the Sun traveling through your career sector and aligning with Sirius early in the week, you may find yourself reflecting on the kind of leader, mentor, or example you wish to become. Sirius has long been associated with honor and stewardship, reminding us that true influence is measured less by recognition than by the lives we quietly touch along the way.
Monday’s square between the Sun and Saturn may bring temporary tension between professional responsibilities and your closest relationships. Someone may need more from you than your schedule comfortably allows. Rather than trying to satisfy everyone, focus on what truly deserves your attention.
Mercury retrograde crossing Pollux encourages thoughtful conversations with partners, clients, or collaborators. Old agreements may need revisiting, and unresolved misunderstandings may finally find resolution. Pollux reminds us that strength is expressed through loyalty, fairness, and protecting what has genuine value.
Venus enters Virgo later in the week, encouraging more rest, reflection, and time away from constant activity. Your intuition grows stronger when you create space to hear it. As the Moon moves out of bounds in Gemini on Saturday, career developments or unexpected news may shift quickly. Stay adaptable without feeling pressured to make immediate decisions.
IRL Tip:
Step away from the computer long enough to gain perspective. Your best ideas are likely to arrive while doing something entirely unrelated.
Self-Care Theme:
Balancing ambition with moments of quiet restoration.
Kind Deed:
Write a note of appreciation to someone whose guidance has helped shape your path.
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Scorpio (October 23-November 21) Weekly Horoscope: for Scorpio & Scorpio Rising
Your IRL Week:
This week’s skies encourage you to widen your perspective. The Sun’s conjunction with Sirius illuminates your sector of higher learning, teaching, travel, publishing, and spiritual exploration. You may feel drawn toward a book, course, conversation, or journey that reminds you how much there is still to discover. Sometimes wisdom arrives through experience rather than certainty.
Monday’s square between the Sun and Saturn asks you to balance your desire for expansion with the practical realities of daily life. Responsibilities still require attention, but they need not extinguish your sense of wonder.
Mercury retrograde joins Pollux in the area of work, routines, and service. You may revisit a project, reconnect with former colleagues, or rethink how you spend your time each day. Pollux reminds you that discipline and devotion become powerful when they are directed toward something worthy.
Venus enters Virgo and brightens your friendships, community, and long-term aspirations. This is lovely energy for collaboration, shared creative projects, and reconnecting with people who genuinely support your growth.
Saturday’s out-of-bounds Moon may stir financial surprises, emotional revelations, or unexpected developments involving shared resources. Before reacting, allow the situation to unfold. Not every surprise is a setback.
IRL Tip:
Say yes to the invitation that expands your world, even if it takes you outside your usual routine.
Self-Care Theme:
Remaining open to growth while honoring healthy limits.
Kind Deed:
Share a book, podcast, or piece of wisdom that has genuinely enriched your life.
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Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) Weekly Horoscope: for Sagittarius & Sagittarius Rising
Your IRL Week:
This week carries an invitation to look beneath the surface. The Sun’s alignment with Sirius shines its light into your sector of intimacy, transformation, shared resources, and emotional truth. Something hidden may become visible, allowing you to move forward with greater clarity and trust.
Monday’s square between the Sun and Saturn may ask you to balance personal joy with financial or family responsibilities. There may be moments when life feels heavier than you would prefer, yet Saturn is quietly helping you build something that will endure.
Mercury retrograde crossing Pollux encourages you to revisit matters of the heart. Conversations with children, romantic partners, creative collaborators, or people from your past may carry more significance than expected. Pollux reminds us that courage is expressed through loyalty, generosity, and choosing love over pride.
Venus enters Virgo and brings grace to your career and public life. Others may notice your steady presence, thoughtful leadership, and willingness to contribute. Recognition is more likely to arrive through consistency than spectacle.
The out-of-bounds Moon on Saturday may create unexpected shifts within relationships. Someone could surprise you with a change of heart, a new idea, or an unanticipated request. Stay curious rather than defensive. Flexibility becomes one of your greatest strengths this week.
IRL Tip:
Leave a little room in your schedule for the unexpected. The best opportunities rarely arrive by appointment.
Self-Care Theme:
Trusting that vulnerability and strength can exist side by side.
Kind Deed:
Reach out to someone you’ve been meaning to reconnect with and let the conversation unfold without an agenda.
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) Weekly Horoscope: for Capricorn & Capricorn Rising
Your IRL Week:
Relationships continue taking center stage this week as Mercury retrograde moves through your partnership sector. Conversations may circle back to unfinished business, old agreements, or people you haven’t heard from in quite some time. Rather than seeing these moments as setbacks, consider them opportunities to build stronger foundations. Sometimes understanding arrives only after we’ve had time to reconsider the story.
The Sun’s conjunction with Sirius shines a light into your closest relationships, reminding you that the strongest partnerships are built on mutual respect, loyalty, and shared purpose. Monday’s square between the Sun and Saturn, your ruling planet, may briefly test your balance between home and partnership. Family responsibilities or personal obligations could compete with the needs of someone important. Saturn’s lesson is rarely about choosing one over the other. It is about creating healthy boundaries that allow both to flourish.
Mercury’s meeting with Pollux encourages thoughtful conversations and careful listening. Strong opinions may surround you, but Pollux reminds us that real strength often appears through quiet steadiness rather than winning an argument.
Venus enters Virgo and brings a welcome sense of optimism. Travel, study, teaching, writing, or spiritual exploration may call your name over the coming weeks. By Saturday, the out-of-bounds Moon may create unexpected changes in your schedule or work environment. Stay flexible. A change of plans may ultimately prove to be an improvement.
IRL Tip:
Revisit an old conversation with fresh ears rather than old assumptions.
Self-Care Theme:
Creating balance between commitment and personal well-being.
Kind Deed:
Offer someone your patience before offering your opinion.
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) Weekly Horoscope: for Aquarius & Aquarius Rising
Your IRL Week:
This week asks you to find beauty in the everyday. Mercury retrograde continues through your work and wellness sector, encouraging you to revisit routines, reorganize projects, reconnect with former colleagues, or simplify systems that have become unnecessarily complicated. Small adjustments now can create lasting improvements.
The Sun’s conjunction with Sirius illuminates your daily life, reminding you that meaningful work is rarely measured only by recognition. It is found in showing up with integrity, consistency, and care. Monday’s square to Saturn may highlight financial responsibilities or questions about how your time and energy are being invested. You may be asked to simplify before expanding.
Mercury’s passage over Pollux suggests conversations around work, service, or health may carry unusual significance. Be thoughtful with your words, particularly if tensions arise. Pollux favors courage guided by wisdom rather than emotion.
Venus enters Virgo this week, inviting deeper trust, intimacy, and emotional honesty within your closest relationships. Shared resources and meaningful conversations become pathways toward greater connection.
As the Moon moves out of bounds in fellow air sign Gemini on Saturday, creativity and inspiration arrive quickly. So do distractions. Enjoy the excitement while giving yourself enough space to think before reacting.
IRL Tip:
Organize one small area of your life you’ve been avoiding. A little order creates surprising peace.
Self-Care Theme:
Bringing intention to your daily rhythms.
Kind Deed:
Quietly do something helpful without needing recognition for it.
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Pisces (February 19-March 20) Weekly Horoscope: for Pisces & Pisces Rising
Your IRL Week:
The week’s astrology encourages you to reconnect with joy. Mercury retrograde moves through your creative sector, inviting you to revisit an unfinished artistic project, reconnect with an old hobby, or rediscover something that once made your heart come alive. Romance, children, or memories from the past may also find their way back into your thoughts.
The Sun’s conjunction with Sirius shines brightly through your sector of creativity, love, and self-expression. There is something profoundly life-giving about making space for beauty this week, whether through music, writing, painting, gardening, or simply sharing laughter with people you love.
Monday’s square between the Sun and Saturn in your sign may temporarily stir self-doubt or make responsibilities feel heavier than usual. Saturn is asking you to trust your own quiet authority. Progress is still progress, even when it unfolds one careful step at a time.
As Mercury joins Pollux, heartfelt conversations may help resolve misunderstandings or remind you why certain relationships continue to matter. Venus’ move into Virgo shifts your attention toward partnerships, bringing greater warmth, cooperation, and appreciation into your closest connections.
Saturday’s out-of-bounds Moon may create unexpected activity around home or family. Plans could change, visitors may appear, or emotions may run a little higher than expected. Meet the moment with flexibility and compassion.
IRL Tip:
Spend time creating something simply because it brings you happiness, not because it needs to be finished or shared.
Self-Care Theme:
Making room for beauty, play, and heartfelt connection.
Kind Deed:
Tell someone exactly why they have made your life richer. Genuine appreciation has a way of lingering long after the words are spoken.
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Merryman Cassels
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