The Light Returns To You
Astrology for July 27th - August 2nd, 2026
Wow.
What a wild feeling to be in an entirely new environment, one I was planning on being in at the beginning of august — but… Change swept in, fierce and direct. I’ve moved, safely — all according to plan. I have so much gratitude for the patience from all of you, especially clients I had to reschedule as this last week was turned on its head. Story time on that later…
Of course the week every astrologer happens to be talking about is the week I was swept away, I feel it was important for you all here to go inwards and trust that beautiful inner compass of yours.
Big collective changes being locked in, and this upcoming week our ego gets to play in the configuration, igniting us into a self reclamation unlike anything you’ve yet to move through before.
We’ll chat about some of the big movements from last week in this letter, because I cannot help it — Mercury went direct, we entered a new season. Saturn is now retrograde and the Nodes are officially in Aquarius/Leo. I talked more in depth about the nodal changes here.
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✦ Snapshot Overview ✦
last week recap:
Wednesday, July 22 — Sun enters Leo
Thursday July 23 — Mercury stations direct
Sunday, July 26 — Nodes switch into Leo/Aquarius & Saturn stations Retrograde
This week:
Monday, July 27 — Sun opposing Pluto, trine Neptune, & sextile Uranus [joining that big ol’ basket]
Wednesday, July 29 — Venus square Mars, Sun conjunct Jupiter, & Full moon in Aquarius [The Inner Circle gathers!]
The Transits
A brief look backward….
✦ Wednesday, July 22 — Sun enters Leo
The Sun has shifted into it’s home sign of Leo — a burst of vitality, aliveness, and connection with others. As the first of the interpersonal signs, we are feelin’ that desire to dance, connect, and share in the revelry of joy.
There is a literal lightness here. The Sun, centered in our solar system, the thing we naturally align our own rhythm to. There is a returning to our core energy. Find where Leo is within your chart… because this is going to be a big theme of release coming. [re: nodal shift]
We are getting the chance to begin to look at authentic expression vs. performing for approval.
✦ Thursday July 23 — Mercury stations direct
Sweet, sweet freedom.
Now comes the integration. With Mercury now moving through his post retrograde shadow, we get to look more clearly at the emotional substance we’ve been mucking [or crying] through.
As I have shared throughout this retrograde, the deeper purpose was to clear out stagnant energy — any backed up blocks or lingering residue that has been holding you hostage. The crying has literally been the act of release. The clarity that comes now may not be cerebral, as Cancer is more intuitively driven.
Feeling more emotionally clean and clear is more likely.
✦ Sunday, July 26 — Nodes switch into Leo/Aquarius & Saturn stations Retrograde
A bigger shift at play as our nodes move from the axis of Pisces/Virgo into Aquarius/Leo. This will be a year and a half collective shift we move through, leading us into March 2028 — a rebirth of an entire new collective.
The way through this shift is a deeper reclamation of your light. The light that was tainted, taken, exploited — it is in no one else’s hands but yours. So what will you do with it?
The North Node in Aquarius is calling us all forward to find our own unique signature and play it into the collective consciousness. This bigger story at play, outside of our own individual drama. All of our stories are interwoven.
Then Saturn moves retrograde — not to panic [idk why so many astrologers are bringing in some fear here?]. This is a pretty regular occurrence, and as always retrogrades invite us to look at things from a different perspective.
I’ve equated Saturn in Aries to the stern father that has tasked us with chopping wood each day. The daily devotion to a craft, to building something slow and steady so that we might reap the rewards down the line.
This Retrograde is having us look back at our work thus, to see if the engine is running properly. Check the tires, the pressure — can this vehicle [your new identity] hold for the long run? No? Time to reevaluate who you are and who you desire to be.
& now this week…
✦ Monday, July 27 — Sun opposing Pluto, trine Neptune, & sextile Uranus
The Sun joins the infamous Barbault’s Basket, drawing in our collective ego into this mix.
As many astrologers have spoken to this configuration of the outer planets and Jupiter — this is just the start of a bigger shift at large. With the Sun adding himself to the mix, we get the opportunity to see our role in the larger story. Sound familiar? South Node in Leo, North Node in Aquarius.
At this time, begin to ask yourself: Where do I belong within the changes happening around me?
What role to I wish to play?
Am I currently playing that role… or do I need to change some things?
Pluto here is exposing the part of us that we have hidden to preserve appearances. That one little flaw that we were told wasn’t allowed — that bit — that is your super power here. Reclaiming what seems to be messy.
What was once treated as an error, or flaw in the code… may become an asset. Now, the hidden part is not necessarily monstrous. It is human, and witnessing it returns energy that has been spent keeping it concealed.
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✦ Wednesday, July 29 — Venus square Mars, Sun conjunct Jupiter, & Full Moon in Aquarius [The Inner Circle gathers!]
So much happening this day… and if you joined me in the livestream — you saw real time how flabbergasted I was doing the math and realizing just how potent this upcoming Full Moon is. Yes, there will be a unique share just for this in a day or two + a YT breakdown.
Firstly, Venus and Mars are squaring each other… tension between the masculine and feminine. Both wrapped together in Mercury ruled signs, right after Mercury goes direct… wow. Mars is playing the role of the curious strategist, while Venus is desiring a clear map and list. Both are just in their desires, and this square brings up tension around acting upon our desires, our needs.
The Sun and Jupiter meet, right between Venus and Mars - yes, a semi-square from both. More irritation, pesky little bugs flying in front of our face — but this Jupiter Cazimi is so shiny, so bright. It is no wonder its attracting so much distractive energy…
This cazimi is giving ultimate magic girl transformation. Or for my gamers, using your ult. Meaning, a moment to express your most powerful move in order to sway the direction of the game.
There is more energy, more light than ever pouring from you — and directly opposite this conjunction of the Sun and Jupiter is a Full Moon in Aquarius… I mean c’mon…
Sometimes shining your authentic light might deter others away from you, especially reclaiming that “flaw” of yours I mentioned earlier. This lunation is asking you to become willing to disappoint people rather than continuing to abandon yourself…
Really we have been operating through an old outdated system. The Sun and Jupiter bring far more energy than that system can hold. Venus & Mars create friction and then the Full Moon exposes the outdated circuitry.
The overload creates a short circuit, and the energy jumps into a new operating system. Are you ready?
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✦ Community Events for July into August // The House of Celestial Magick ✦
Book Club on Mondays at 4:30p PT
Writers Guild - a biweekly gathering for writing, sharing, and creative accountability // 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 4:30p PT
Cozy Arts & Crafts - a soft little creative hangout for making things together with Teija // 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 4:30p PT
Big Flick Energy - A movie club hosted by Alea, theme of July: Sleepover Summer // Movies every Wednesday at 5:00p PT
Exploring The Mythic Mind with Ollie Amauri // 1st & 3rd Thursday at 2:00p PT
Reiki Meets Parts Work with Colleen // 2nd & 4th Thursday at 3:00p PT
Freakquencies with Jovial // 2nd & 4th Thursday at 4:30p PT
Weekly Astro Forecast Livestream breakdown // every Sunday at 11a PT on Youtube, TikTok and Twitch
Final Thoughts
I cannot contain my excitement for what is about to unfold, so much so I was stumbling on my words in the livestream talking about it. This is energy that is once in a lifetime — so play into it.
all the love & stars in my blood,
Astraemia | Izzy
Below, paid subscribers & Inner Circle Members will find a deeper breakdown of what these transits actually mean… and how they specifically move through your chart by rising sign. All supported with journal prompts to invite in more introspection.
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