July, 2026 Monthly Forecast

The theme for July is “Responsibility”.

A slower energy at the start of the month due to Mercury just having gone retrograde allows us to slow down and regroup our thoughts, emotions and intentions. We may be dealing with mishaps in communication and glitches in the physical around electronics, appliances and systems, however these challenges force us to slow down and think through, fix, upgrade and reconsider what we value. As we settle into this retrograde, it is a good time to perhaps take a few things off your plate so you have time to bring your life into a simpler focus with some space to handle what comes up.

Part of the responsibility theme of the month points to being responsible for your emotions, thoughts, actions, words, attitudes and goals. You will have plenty of opportunity to examine all of the above as you navigate the different energies influencing the month. Personal responsibility is different than feeling obligated to do something that is not yours to do. Obligation comes from another’s expectation and your inability to say no. This is a good month to examine your true responsibilities as opposed to obligations you find yourself in that are really someone else’s responsibility. Be kind and compassionate when you cut the cord of obligation as it will likely not sit well with the one that has the expectation.

We could say that we have entered into a cycle of maturity, supporting us to become more of who we are, more authentic, more confident, more responsible, and less swayed by imprinted patterns, childhood programming and cultural pressures. This is a good month to reset your place in life and begin to act from your own truth and authenticity. This takes courage and it will take support from your true allies. It will take gaining clarity about who you really are as well as confidence that if you shed the old skin there is something new and wonderful to experience. We will need to overcome any fear of the unknown and learn to keep a “don’t know mind” with excitement rather than trepidation.

Part of examining your responsibility is to examine responsibility to self as well as responsibility to others, individually and in community, and to the planet we live on. This brings up the theme of sustainability (which those of you on my Weekly Wisdoms have heard me talk about and unpack). What is sustainability for you? Are your goals, intentions, relationships, habits, patterns, ways you do service, and what you have in your life sustainable? Sustainability means that your thoughts, emotions and actions are actually leading up to manifesting what will support and make you happy in the years to come. If a path you are on or a relationship you are in is not sustainable, the hard truth of it may surface during this time. How can you reorganize your life to make it more sustainable? How are you supporting your health and well-being? Do you always put yourself last? Where are you wasting your time? Are you still chasing old dreams from the past? How do you want to feel in the next 2-5 years? Or even next week… Only you can be responsible for how your life turns out. Watch how blaming someone or something tries to sneak into this process. Choosing where you are in every moment will help to anchor your sense of responsibility as well as enlighten you on what is an obligation you have been putting up with as opposed to a true responsibility.

How the month shows up:

How the month shows up:

YOU PERSONALLY

You have a lot to chew on this month. This may not be easy, but can be very rewarding at the end. There may be some hard choices to be made however there is a great deal of support. You will know when you have made the right choice by how you feel afterwards. This is a great time to revisit what truly makes you happy and gives you joy. Do you have enough of it in your life? And if not, why? What are the obligations you can release and where do you need to embrace more of your responsibilities to yourself and your life?

You may feel at times this month that you are in an identity crisis, especially if your identity has been entangled with obligations. If you were not obligated to show up in a certain way, who would you be? You may not find all the answers this month as this is a much larger cycle we are in of self-discovery and maturing to the next step in our evolution, however it is a good start. Remember that whatever you can do for yourself at this time has a ripple effect for all your relations.

RELATIONSHIPS

Relationships are always the most potent areas of growth and lessons learned. Karmic ones do come with a certain sense of obligation but the resistance can be turned into power if you actively choose the responsibility you know is yours. Remember that another’s happiness is never your responsibility. Their success, health and well-being is also not your responsibility. What is your responsibility is your own satisfaction in life, your health and well-being, and how you handle your lessons, successes and experiences that make you who you are?

Examine your relationships this month. What true responsibilities and agreements do you have with your loved ones and community? Are you fully committed by choice to those responsibilities? If there is resistance or a feeling of obligation, what is that about? Make sure to take some space for yourself this month to focus more deeply on your relationship with yourself and whether or not you are living your life the way you wish to. Remember that you have a responsibility to yourself to be authentic, happy and fulfilled.

HEALTH AND THE PHYSICAL BODY

This is an excellent month to reorganize how you are supporting your health and well-being. Instead of asking what you can do, ask what you have not done to support your health and well-being. Most likely you have the answers and it is only a matter of creating space to include what you need instead of seeking something new. Put your health first as without it you are greatly diminished in how you can participate in life. Digestion may be an issue this month, bringing clarity in what you are trying to digest for others. You can only digest what is yours.

Good boundaries around taking on issues for someone else will be helpful in protecting your own energy field and supporting your digestion. In addition, we recommend spending as much time in nature as possible with the intention of receiving healing energy from the earth. Don’t underestimate the power of the natural world and the elementals for miracles, support, balance and healing.

BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS AND PROJECTS

What is sustainable? What needs to change? Where do you have responsibilities? Where can you be more (or less) responsible? What is done and what is wanting to manifest?

Mid-month around the new moon is an excellent time to start a new endeavor or expand on a current one. As you examine your current partnerships, business practices and projects, keep in mind that sustainability, authenticity and whether or not you are satisfied and happy in your life need to be factors in any choices or changes you need to consider. As you weed out what does not work, be open to new ideas, concepts, support people, and opportunities. Be sensitive about when to say no and when to say yes, even if you can’t feel yet what the outcome might be.

There are times this month when surprises can happen so be present and neutral, know your priorities and what is important, keep good boundaries, and be willing to explore new horizons.

ENVIRONMENT

Extremes continue in weather patterns across the globe. Be flexible in your plans and acknowledge the power that nature has without resistance. Reflect instead on your responsibility in your relationship to the earth and to your physical location. When was the last time you walked outside and simply said hello to the trees and thanked them for their protection, wisdom and support? Same for any water in your area, the air/wind, the sun, the moon and stars. Your relationship with nature will support your balance and energy. It will help clear your mind and connect with your heart. It will enhance your intuition and calm your nervous system.

Responsibility for a sustainable planet is a huge theme we will continue to work with over the next few years and you can expect new innovations, understandings and insights as we mature and evolve. You can always do your part on the home front by acknowledging with gratitude the natural world around you.

DATES AND TIME FRAMES:

DATES AND TIME FRAMES

July 1-7

After a sluggish start where it may be hard to focus clearly, the energy warms up into what may become volatile and slightly unstable. While this influence may be exciting, it is best to be careful with your actions and think things through before moving ahead or being overly spontaneous. There can be surprises at this time so be present and available to say no, yes, or maybe, but with caution, pragmatism and responsibility.

This is also a very good window to begin a thorough reflection on what is prosperous in your life, how you wish to show up, and what you might need to support more abundance. Rewrite your intentions with sustainability in mind and acknowledge what obligations are keeping you stifled out of habit and where you need to extricate yourself. All of this does not happen overnight however the clarity and insight can set you on the right path.

July 6: Weekly Wisdoms with Lena. 8:30AM MDT (link here)

July 8-15

This is a week of reality checks. Where and to whom do you have a responsibility? Consider also the spaces that support you. Is it time to refresh, clean, repair, organize and take care of business? What relationships need a little attention from you, including the one you have with yourself?

A reality check on your intentions and goals is a good thing to focus on during this time. Are your goals practical, current and sustainable or are you still operating from past information or impractical desires?  Refine and reset where you need to, always keeping in mind your true responsibilities. What do you value and what will give you the most energy leading to the life you want? Don’t be afraid to toss out what you come across that does not serve you. It is a little like cleaning out your refrigerator and finding the forgotten items that are past their useful life in the very back. Time to clean and refresh.

July 13: Weekly Wisdoms with Lena. 8:30AM MDT (link here)

July 14: New Moon in Cancer is Tuesday, July 14 at 3:43 AM Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).

This super moon is supportive to new projects, physical expansion, improving your home environment, building community, enriching family, and making any changes that will increase self-esteem and confidence. Always consider your responsibilities when making those choices for something new and be inspired by your commitments instead of resentful or resistant to them.

Do something new and expansive during this new moon to support the theme of expansion. This will help to support what it is you are wanting to expand in your life. It is also suggested to move your physical body, getting out in nature to walk or participating in dance or other physical activity.

Join Jose for a shamanic healing session working with the energies of this new moon time on Monday, July 13, at 7PM MDT (link here)

July 16-23

This is a powerful window when anything can happen, either in your personal life or on the planet. So be prepared with flexibility and knowing what is important to you. We also move into a time when more passion is available for what you value and you may feel more of a desire for self-expression and letting loose to have some fun. Play responsibly especially where others are concerned. Be responsible for how you engage with others, how you support them, what you promise and how you follow through.

It is also easier to connect with your heart during this time and what is authentically in your heart as your personal truth. What do you have a passion for? What makes you feel good? What does not? There is more clarity about what your truth is when you are not trying to define things intellectually. Go with the feelings instead of what you think.

July 20: Weekly Wisdoms with Lena. 8:30AM MDT (link here)

July 24-31

You may be tested during this time. Your boundaries may be tested, your truth may be tested and your authenticity may be tested. You will have an opportunity to revisit and revise what is not quite aligned or matching your sense of responsibility versus obligation. The full moon on the 29^th opens the gates of emotional wisdom and intuition with a focus on community collaboration and productivity. Take some time to be in gratitude and celebrate all the good things in life. This is also a window for voicing your wishes and desires. Focus on having a good time, some fun, relaxation and heartfelt community connection.

July 27: Weekly Wisdoms with Lena. 8:30AM MDT (link here)

July 29: Full Moon in Aquarius is Wednesday, July 29 at 8:25 AM Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).

More on this Full Moon will be sent in a Power Path update from our mailing list (click here to join)

Join Lena for a shamanic healing session working with the energies of this full moon. Tuesday, July 28, 7PM MDT (link here)

Have a great month!
Blessings,
Lena

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