July 2026
ARIES (March 21 – April 19)
This month you have the Sun running square Saturn for the first part of the month. This is complicated by Mercury also squaring Saturn in Aries. Be careful of angry thoughts and bad communication skills. Take into consideration the summer has started, it is hot, and you might want to relax. These aspects basically mean you should have no expectation of what will transpire as the month progresses. Be open-minded. What you want and what you get might differ slightly. If you are involved in debates or legal matters you will be aggressive, which might be useful? Just use energy skillfully.
Aries Buddhists love to be motivators. This month has no material motives and just be aware in each moment. That is the real practice of mindfulness.
TAURUS (April 20 May 20)
This month you have a great sense of intellectual flexibility. The Sun is all well aspected to Taurus. That gives you a nice sense of self confidence. Mercury stimulates you also, but it is running retrograde. Therefore, be mindful of what is happening and look beyond the immediate situation. Something from outside your immediate circle of awareness may bring happiness to you. You will have stimulating ideas, just be careful they are not erroneous. Don’t think you are invulnerable, that would be an error on your part.
Taurus Buddhists love to be grounded and practical. This month you may have to look beyond the immediate situation to understand what is happening. Just because you cannot see something does not mean it does not exist.
GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
This month starts with a lot of energy. Mars and Uranus are together for the first week, giving you a big push to do many things. Slow down but do use the blessing to accomplish good things. By the second week the energy will diminish a little, but you are still motivated. Basically, rely on your awareness, wisdom, and compassion for the decisions you make. That is the best guarantee for success and happiness. Enjoy the summer as it unfolds.
Gemini Buddhists are quick on their intellectual feet. This month be mindful of the decisions you make and the direction they take you in. Be foresighted and try to understand what results might manifest from the current directions you choose. You want to be happy, just do it carefully.
CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
This month is the birthday month. Do not forget to send a present to your parents to say thank you for the body you currently have. Even if they have died, do some meditation, and send the good energy to them in their new rebirth. The month is full of energy with the Sun in Cancer. Mercury is there too, but running retrograde. Do not exaggerate your situation. When your thoughts get confusing, do some breathing meditation. Basically, enjoy the month as best as you can, that is putting emphasis on your Buddhist wisdom and compassion, not on your astrology.
Cancer Buddhists normally work with feelings. This month go slowly, enjoy the small moments of happiness when they arrive.
LEO (July 23 – August 22)
This month is the birthday month. Do not forget to send a present to your parents to say thank you for the body you currently have. Even if they have died, do some meditation, and send the good energy to them in their new rebirth. This month starts with Jupiter energizing you, plus good feelings from Venus. The Venus energy ends quickly but Jupiter continues to make your feel positive. Plan on doing something fun in the first ten days of July. Basically all of July should be fun for you though, especially with the good heart of Bodhicitta.
Leo Buddhists like to be motivators. This month the energy expresses affection in an abundant manner so practice Immeasurable Joy, the thought that may all sentient beings have happiness and the causes of happiness.
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)
The month starts slowly but soon Venus will enter Virgo and give you a nice sense of happiness. There will be a few moments when your are excitable. This is when Uranus and then Mars run square to Venus moving forward in Virgo. Just be careful of over reacting to some pleasant situation and ruining it. Balance pleasure with a good sense of equilibrium. Nothing lasts forever, so enjoy it but do not cling to it.
Virgo Buddhists do things in an orderly manner. This month is a good time to be active and to help others accomplish their goals. Be careful of how much energy you expend but know that you have great ability to be helpful.
LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
This month has wonderful inspirations. You have Jupiter in Leo with a good aspects to Neptune which is opposite Libra. That stimulates joy and visions. Good time to meditate on altruism and Bodhicitta. It is the summertime and so enjoy the weather and activities. Be a friend to everyone. During all this time you do have Saturn opposite, which can give you a good sense of pragmatism. Remember to meditate on the Gradual Path as you move through the month.
Libra Buddhists keep life in balance. This month go slowly and be mindful and reflective. It is a great month to have realizations that strike close to the bone. The Zen bones of reality.
SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
This month things are going well. The Sun supports you from a distance. Basically, do whatever you please, just make sure it is of virtue and possibly for the benefit of more than yourself. There is much you can do with a positive motive.
Scorpio Buddhists are passionate. This month be positively passionate. That means be passionate about your positive activities.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
This month Sagittarius is empty but with opposing aspects from Mars and Uranus. That lasts all the month of July. Therefore, plan on doing nice things for others but be careful of being aggressive. Good will and the wish to help others still needs to be careful. Do not put yourself in vulnerable situations because you are trying to be helpful. You are happy and that is good. Share the happiness as best seems possible.
Sagittarius Buddhists are inspired individuals. This month be clear minded about your motivation. A good motivation can transform any situation. Remember the 7 Point Mind Transformation text that says, “Bring all to the Path.”
CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)
This month slow down and meditate the whole month. There are no planets in your Sun sign. That is a great opportunity to be reflective and contemplative. Do not have many ambitions, just be peaceful and wise. This month you are applying your meditative abilities to limit the distractions of errant desires. The reason is Mercury is running retrograde and opposite to Capricorn and this can cause you confusion. Just be mindful of what you are thinking and going to say.
Capricorn Buddhists reflect and contemplate on decisions. This month do just that. There is no more to say!
AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
This month you have Pluto in Aquarius with great aspects to Neptune, Mars, Uranus and Jupiter. You do have those planets benefiting you to add a quality of spontaneity to your activities. Remember that astrology is only an influence and that your motivation with your wisdom, compassion and awareness are far more important. These astrology reports are like a weather report, they just tell you to take an umbrella or put on sunscreen. If you are aware, you do not need to be told to do those things. Basically July is very sunny for you. Enjoy.
Aquarius Buddhists are sociable beings. This month makes your faith strong. Use it in productive activities.
PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
This month you are empty of planets. The Sun is well aspected to Pisces and so you should have a good sense of self confidence. Therefore, focus on Bodhicitta and Mahamudra (Tzok Chen) meditations. Remember, meditation cycles go up and down and, in this case, it looks like an upward cycle for you. In other terms, it is sunny weather, do something and enjoy the supportive environment.
Pisces Buddhists are sensitive and introspective. This month work at the Perfection of Wisdom. Remember, joy in positive actions, reinforces them more than any other emotion.
