Looking for a different way to understand your child? Astrology can be a good guide. It’s also a great way to look at any issues or themes that might be highlighted throughout the year. Look at the Sun sign of your child below and see what may be happening for him or her during the month of July.
There are also a few tips for mums.
Aries (20/3 – 20/4)
July brings a focus on home and family. Your Aries child may be more content to hang around at home, rather than wanting to get out this month. He or she may also be extra close to parents this month. The new moon on 8th July brings new opportunities on the home front. If your Aries child is old enough, she may enjoy helping to redecorate her room. The full moon on 23rd July highlights your Aries child’s friendships. It also brings a focus to your little Aries’ wishes, hopes and dreams. Help him or her to make them a reality under this Moon. Towards the end of the month your Aries child may experience a few power struggles. Help your little Aries to step into his/her own power during this time.
Aries mums may find themselves caught up in power issues during the second half of the month. Remember to stand your ground and be self-empowered. Don’t argue for the sake of it! The full moon on 23rd may see the ending of a friendship or of a group that Aries mums have been part of.
Taurus (20/4 – 21/5)
July brings a focus on sibling relationships for your little Taurus. This is a time when he or she may feel closer to a brother or sister. If your little Taurus doesn’t have a sibling, this might be the time when they start asking for one! Communication will be important, so make sure you listen closely to your Taurean child. As Mercury is retrograde in your Taurus child’s communication sector, they may be more secretive until towards the end of the month, when Mercury goes direct. The new moon on 8th July is a great time to teach your little Taurus the joys of reading. The full moon on 23rd July may put a parent into the limelight. For older Taurus children, their reputation may come under scrutiny at this time.
Taurus mums may find that issues with neighbours crop up this month. It’s also a great time to connect with a sibling if you haven’t seen one for a while. The full moon on 23rd July may see the end of a career path or life direction. It may also highlight a parent in some way.
Gemini (21/5 – 20/6)
July is the month to boost your little Gemini’s self-esteem. His or her self-worth will be a highlight this month. Boost your Gemini child’s confidence with praise and by listening to him/her. The new moon on 8th July is a great time to introduce the concept of doing chores for pocket money. The full moon on 23rd July highlights your little Gemini’s beliefs. Another country or culture may also come into prominence for your Gemini child at this time.
Gemini mums also need to work on their self-esteem this month. Do things to make yourself feel good in July. How you earn your money may also come up. New ways of earning money can be started under the new moon on 8th.
Cancer (20/6 – 22/7)
This is your little Cancer’s month to shine. Pay special attention to him or her during the month of July. Health and vitality should be at a premium this month. The new moon brings a chance to start anything to do with the physical body, so it’s a great time to introduce a new sporting activity or encourage an old one. With four planets in Cancer by mid-month, your Cancer child may be extra-emotional during this period. The full moon on July 23rd will also be a time when your Cancer child feels things very deeply.
Cancer mums take centre stage this month as you celebrate your birthday. Enjoy your time in the limelight – you deserve it! Eat, drink and be merry (for tomorrow you may look after everyone else)! Use the energy of the full moon on23rd to take care of any joint finances. Take the opportunity to speak from the heart after the 20th when Mercury goes direct in Cancer.
Leo (22/7 – 23/8)
The month starts off quietly for your little Leo. He or she may prefer to spend some quiet time during the first three weeks of July. The new moon on 8th is a great time to introduce meditation to your little Leo. Taking time out to do some quiet, creative activities will be appreciated by your little Leo. The full moon on 23rd falls in your Leo child’s relationship sector, so a best friend may be highlighted at this time. If your Leo child has had any difficulties with another child recently, these issues may come out under this full moon.
July has the potential to be quite a spiritual month for Leo mums. Take the time out to meditate, spend some time alone at your favourite spot or go for a walk along the beach. Do anything that helps you to reconnect to yourself. By the end of the month, you will be back in party mode and ready to share your beautiful creative spirit with the world.
Virgo (23/8 – 23/9)
July starts off with the focus on friends for your little Virgo, so encourage socializing during the first few weeks of the month. When Mercury, ruler of Virgo, goes direct on 20th July, encourage your little Virgo to speak from the heart. He or she may be more of a thinker than a talker until then. The new moon on 8th July is a great time to introduce your Virgo child to a new group. Encourage him or her to follow their dreams. The full moon on 23rd July falls in your Virgo child’s health sector, so make sure s/he is rugged up warmly and gets enough sleep during this time.
July is a great time for Virgo mums to follow their wishes, hopes and dreams. Join a new group and make new friends in July. Use the energy of the full moon on 23rd to rid yourself of any habits that no longer serve you.
Libra (23/9 – 23/10)
During July, parents will be very important to your little Libran. One parent in particular may be favoured during this month. Your little Libran’s reputation may also be highlighted in some way. The new moon on 8th July may bring career opportunities for a parent. The full moon on 23rd July highlights your Libran child’s creativity. Encourage your little Libran to express him/herself in a creative way, such as art, drama, singing, dancing etc. during the time of the full moon. This Moon may also bring out the often unseen competitive side of your Libran child.
Libran mums will be focused on their career for most of the month. Where are you headed? Are you happy with the direction of your life? If not, make the changes you seek under the new moon on 8th July. The full moon on 23rd July shines a light on your children in some way.
Scorpio (23/10 – 22/11)
July brings a focus on your little Scorpio’s beliefs. Topics of a religious or spiritual nature may also arise during this time. The new moon on 8th July is a great time to book a holiday and include your little Scorpio in the planning. It’s also a great time to introduce foreign cultures through stories, films and food. The full moon on 23rd July highlights home and family for your Scorpio child, so s/he may enjoy spending some time close to home for a few days.
Scorpio mums may dream of overseas travel this month. You may also look at starting a course you’ve always wanted to do. Your home life is under the light of the full moon on July 23rd, so take a good look & see if there’s anything that needs changing at this time. Do routines need readjusting? Do the walls need painting? Get rid of any old energy now!
Sagittarius (22/11 – 21/12)
July may be quite an intense month for your little Sagittarian. This energy may be something that your Sagittarian child isn’t used to, as they are normally very open, happy children. The new moon on 8th July is a good time to encourage sharing or anything that involves doing something with another child. The full moon on 23rd July shines a light on sibling relationships and communication, so things may be a little emotionally charged for a few days around this time.
For Sagittarius mums, joint assets are a focus for most of the month, as is the occult. If you’ve been thinking about getting a psychic reading, seeing an astrologer or numerologist, now is the time to do so. The full moon on 23rd highlights relationships with siblings, so give them a call during this time.
Capricorn (21/12 – 21/1)
The month of July brings a strong focus on relationships for your little Capricorn. He or she may discover a best friend at this time. Alternatively, the best friend may be a major focus if there is already one in your little Capricorn’s life. The new moon on 8th July again emphasises relationships, so encouraging social activities with a good friend will use this lunar energy wisely. The full moon on July 23rd highlights your Capricorn child’s self-esteem, so s/he may be extra-sensitive around this time. Encouragement and praise will go a long way during this time.
Capricorn mums will find that their marriage becomes a focus this month. Make sure you spend time with your partner to reconnect – that’s what this month is all about. The full moon on 23rd July is a time to release anything to do with your job that your aren’t happy with.
Aquarius (21/1 – 19/2)
Daily routines will be important for your little Aquarian this month. Family pets are also highlighted. Vitality may be down a little this month, so watch your Aquarian child’s health. The new moon on 8th July is a good time to introduce looking after the family pet. It’s also a great time to introduce a new routine into your Aquarius child’s daily schedule. The full moon on July 23rd puts your Aquarius child directly in the spotlight. It may also highlight the sensitive side of your little Aquarius for a few days.
Aquarian mums may also feel a little run down this month. Make sure to look after yourself and take time out. The new moon on 8th July is a great time to buy a new pet. It’s also a good time to start a new routine regarding your health. The full moon on 23rd is a great time for any bad habits to be left behind, with this strong lunar energy.
Pisces (19/2 – 20/3)
Your little Pisces may express him or herself through creative activities this month. Encourage him or her to paint, sing, draw, act – whatever is enjoyed the most. Having fun will be the main focus. The new moon on 8th July is a great time to introduce a new fun activity to your Pisces child. The full moon on July 23rd will be an extremely sensitive time for your little Pisces. He or she may need some time out to rest and regather under this Moon. Spend some quiet time together in nature or by the water.
Pisces mums will find their creative side this month. If you don’t want to create yourself, try going to the theatre for your dose of creative energy. Do something fun for yourself. The full moon on July 23rd is a wonderful time to reconnect spiritually. Do some meditation or just spend some time gently regrouping your energy.
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