July is shaking up our love lives in all the right (and a few uncomfortable) ways. With an influx of retrograde movement, the energy is unpredictable, emotions are rising, and the usual rules don’t seem to apply. You might feel pulled between wanting freedom and craving something real, between fantasy and truth, or between passion and patience.
This month isn’t about getting it perfect. It’s about getting honest with yourself and the people you care about. Whether you’re flirting, nesting, or redefining everything, the cosmos is clearing space for the kind of love that actually fits who you are now.
Now, let’s dive into your sign’s love and sex forecast for the rest of the month.
Your Love & Sex Forecast for June, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Aries
Singles: With Neptune now retrograde in your sign and Saturn following suit on July 13th, the cosmos is slowing you down just as Leo season begins to stir your desire. This may feel confusing at first, like you want to move fast, but your soul is asking for a pause. You might question your instincts, your romantic patterns, or even who you’re really trying to impress.
Let this be a month for slowing down to figure out what you really want!
Couples: Saturn retrograde is putting pressure on your relationship foundations. It’s a powerful time to reflect on how you’re showing up emotionally.
Think about it: Are you taking responsibility for your energy, or defaulting to impatience when things get uncomfortable?
Leo season will help reignite the spark, but the deeper work now lies in learning to love from a grounded place. Sex can be hot this month, but only if you’re not using it to bypass real conversations.
Love Note: Your strength is undeniable, but the kind of love you’re craving now asks for softness, self-awareness, and a willingness to slow down when it matters most.
Taurus
Singles: Venus, your ruling planet, is moving through Gemini until July 30th, which gives your love life a more playful and curious vibe than usual. While you typically prefer deeper, slower connections, this transit is nudging you to explore love from a lighter, more open-minded perspective. You might find yourself drawn to witty banter, new types of people, or situations that feel a little out of your comfort zone.
But remember: You don’t have to abandon your grounded nature. Just let this be a chance to flirt with possibility and stay open to what surprises you.
Couples: With ruling planet Venus moving through Gemini, you may be feeling slightly out of sync with your usual rhythm in love. Your desire for calm, consistent intimacy might be met with a partner who’s more talkative, restless, or seeking variety. This doesn’t have to throw you off. Instead, it’s a chance to explore new ways of connecting, especially through communication and shared curiosity.
Try introducing a new conversation topic, a spontaneous outing, or something lighthearted in the bedroom. A little playfulness might refresh the deep bond you already share.
Love Note: You thrive in relationships that feel steady and true, but love can still grow when you let in a little unpredictability. Trust that stability and discovery can coexist.
Gemini
Singles: With Venus now in your sign, you’re the center of attention whether you’re looking for love or just enjoying the spotlight. Venus rules pleasure and attraction, so having her in your sign gives you a powerful glow that others are picking up on. You may feel extra magnetic, witty, and flirtatious, but just be mindful of making promises you can’t (or don’t want to) keep, especially with Mercury, your ruling planet, preparing to go retrograde on July 18th. Choose connection over performance, and let real chemistry unfold.
Couples: Venus in your sign is highlighting your desire for affection, attention, and engaging conversation. You’re craving fun and stimulation, but Mercury’s upcoming retrograde might create moments where wires get crossed or feelings get misread. Keep communication honest and playful. This is a great time to reconnect through humor, novelty, and even a little bedroom experimentation, as long as both of you are truly on the same page.
Love Note: You’re learning that flirtation is fun, but real intimacy comes from clarity, presence, and knowing what you actually want.
Cancer
Singles: You’re coming off the emotional high of your season, and the Sun is still in your sign until July 22nd, putting your heart front and center.
With Neptune retrograde, you’re seeing more clearly where you’ve been romanticizing people who weren’t emotionally available. This clarity may sting at first, but it opens the door to more grounded, mutual love. You’re magnetic right now, not because you’re flashy, but because you’re emotionally real. The people who see that will feel deeply drawn to you.
Couples: The Capricorn Full Moon on July 21st lands directly across from your sign, spotlighting the give-and-take in your relationships. If you’ve been carrying more than your share emotionally or physically, it’s time to reset.
At the same time, Venus in Gemini is encouraging a more playful, conversational connection, so try not to retreat into silence if things feel tense. Sensual connection starts with emotional safety, and you get to ask for that now.
Love Note: You don’t need to shrink or smooth things over to keep the peace. Love that lasts is love that makes room for your full emotional truth.
Leo
Singles: You’re building toward your season, and by July 22nd, the Sun will enter Leo, lighting you up from the inside out. This is your ruling planet, so when it comes home to your sign, you feel more confident, attractive, and ready to express your desires. Plus, the Leo New Moon on July 24th is a powerful moment to set intentions around love, sex, and how you want to be seen. You’re drawing attention already, but what matters now is calling in someone who values your heart as much as your fire.
Couples: You’re craving more romance and physical attention, but you may be expecting your partner to read your mind. With Venus in Gemini, communication is your secret weapon this month. Instead of performing, try sharing your desires directly. Around July 23rd, Venus squares Mars, which could bring some tension, but it may also bring sparks. Just make sure those sparks come from passion, not pride.
Love Note: You don’t have to tone yourself down to be loved. The right person wants all of your light, not just the pieces that feel easy.
Virgo
Singles: With Saturn and Neptune retrograde in your opposite sign of Pisces, you’re being asked to slow down and look more closely at your relationship patterns. Venus in Gemini may have you feeling a little distracted or uncertain about who to invest your energy in.
Take your time. If someone can hold a real conversation and respect your boundaries, they might be worth your curiosity. There’s no rush to figure it all out! Attraction is clearer when you’re grounded in your own truth.
Couples: Venus is currently in Gemini, which is ruled by Mercury, just like you. This brings a burst of mental stimulation to your relationships, but it can also stir anxiety or overthinking, especially as Mercury prepares to retrograde on July 18th. You may feel like you’re trying to “fix” the emotional tone between you and your partner. Instead of solving everything, try softening into connection. A slow, thoughtful night of physical intimacy might do more than any conversation right now.
Love Note: Love doesn’t have to be perfect to be right. Let things be a little messy, a little mysterious, and a lot more human.
Libra
Singles: Venus, your ruling planet, is in Gemini for most of the month, a fellow Air sign that encourages you to flirt, explore, and stay open to the unexpected. You’re likely feeling more social than usual, and you may attract someone through conversation or shared curiosity.
Be mindful of Mercury going retrograde on July 18th. Stay honest with yourself and others about what you’re looking for. Not every spark needs to be chased, but the right one might surprise you.
Couples: Venus in Gemini is helping you reconnect through humor, storytelling, and shared ideas. But with Mercury slowing down, be extra careful not to assume you know what your partner is thinking. Communication might take a few extra beats to land clearly. If things feel off, lean into touch, time together, and small rituals that help you stay emotionally close. Even deep relationships benefit from lightness and fun.
Love Note: Your relationships thrive when both beauty and truth are present. You’re allowed to want pleasure, but you don’t need to sacrifice clarity to have it.
Scorpio
Singles: Venus trining Pluto earlier this month may have stirred something deep inside you. You’re not interested in surface-level attraction right now. Neptune retrograde is helping you see through illusions, and you’re starting to get clear on who truly has the capacity to hold your emotional and physical intensity. Don’t settle for a spark if it doesn’t feel safe. Your power comes from knowing exactly what you’re worth.
Couples: Saturn and Neptune retrograde are activating your creativity and desire for meaning. If you’ve been going through the motions in your relationship or sex life, this is a wake-up call! You want passion, yes, but you also want depth, healing, and purpose. Let that be part of your intimacy. Be brave enough to say what you need, even if it changes everything for the better.
Love Note: Love can be a sanctuary or a battlefield for you, Scorpio. You get to choose what kind of intensity you invite in now.
Sagittarius
Singles: With Venus in Gemini, your opposite sign, the energy around love is active, flirtatious, and full of possibility. You may find yourself attracted to someone completely different from your usual type. If you feel curious but cautious, that’s a good sign. Let this be a time to explore without making any quick decisions, especially once Mercury turns retrograde on July 18th. Stay playful, but stay honest too.
Couples: The desire for freedom and stimulation is strong right now. If your relationship feels too routine, it may be time to shake things up together. Try a new activity, plan a spontaneous date, or explore something new in the bedroom. Just be careful around July 23rd when Venus squares Mars! Sparks could turn into frustration if you don’t stay grounded.
Love Note: You don’t have to run to feel alive, Sagittarius. Real intimacy honors your need for space without making you feel trapped.
Capricorn
Singles: The Full Moon in your sign on July 21st is shining a bright light on your love life. You’re getting clear on what you’re no longer willing to settle for, and that includes who you share your body and time with. You may have been holding out for something real, and this clarity is helping you drop old patterns that kept you stuck. Let love come to you through mutual respect and deep chemistry, not just ambition or convenience.
Couples: You’re being asked to check in with the emotional foundations of your relationship. Are you building something lasting, or just managing what’s already there?
The Venus and Mars square later in the month could bring up tension, especially around emotional labor and unmet desires. Don’t avoid the hard conversations. The right relationship will grow stronger through truth, not control.
Love Note: You’ve done the work. Now it’s time to ask if your love life reflects the future you’re truly building toward.
Aquarius
Singles: With Venus in Gemini and Uranus, your ruling planet, freshly in Gemini as well, there’s a rush of possibility around new types of connection. You might feel more open to experimentation or nontraditional dynamics. This is an excellent time to explore, but Neptune retrograde reminds you to check in with your heart, not just your mind. Not every electric spark will lead to fulfillment, so pay attention to how someone makes you feel after the thrill fades.
Couples: You may feel pulled between wanting emotional space and craving deeper intimacy. The Venus-Mars square could bring some conflict to the surface, but it also has the potential to reignite physical connection if you handle it consciously. Try not to intellectualize your way out of closeness. Let your partner see the parts of you that usually stay hidden.
Love Note: You don’t need to fit into someone else’s idea of love. The right connection will feel like freedom, not pressure.
Pisces
Singles: Neptune, your ruling planet, is now retrograde, helping you see more clearly where you’ve been holding onto fantasy over truth. This can feel disorienting, but it’s also freeing. You’re beginning to recognize the difference between emotional depth and emotional confusion. With Venus in Gemini for most of the month, attraction may come through conversation and mental connection, but your heart still needs to feel safe. Choose slowness over sparkle.
Couples: With Saturn and Neptune both retrograde, you’re being asked to get serious about the structure of your relationship. That doesn’t mean things need to become rigid. It just means that long-term love needs a solid container. Venus brings levity, but you may also need to voice your deeper needs. Intimacy will thrive when both your imagination and your boundaries are honored.
Love Note: You’re learning that love isn’t just a dream. It’s a commitment to stay awake inside it.
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