July 12 - 18: WELCOME HOME

This week ahead features a new Moon early on July 14th as the Sun and Moon join in the late degrees of Gemini. New Moon moments invite slowing down, pausing, and recalibrating as the mental and physical energy could feel sluggish.

Joining the Sun and Moon in Gemini is retrograde Mercury, who will end this retrograde cycle on July 23. Mercury retrograde phases are better for taking second looks, editing, and regrouping. Combined with the new Moon energy, this could be a week for surrendering to slowing down, looking around, and opening up to the small tasks and details that when cleared away will open up new avenues.

We see the final moments of Kala Amrita Yoga this week, which has been a feature since April. We’ve been plying back and forth between flowing with inspiration and running up against obstacles we couldn’t have imagined. While frustrating, we have been forced to mine for alternative perspectives that could provide us with a more resourceful approach as we move back into the flow toward our goals.

The Sun moves from Gemini to Cancer on July 16th, joining Jupiter, and bringing light and power into the Moon’s water sign. This begins the Sun’s month with exalted Jupiter, encouraging us to find our path toward purpose, growth, and feeling at home in our own hearts.

With Mercury retrograde in the background, remember to slow down, double check, and look deeply into those discard piles for gems you may not have recognized the first time around.

Daily Keywords:

Sunday July 12: WANDER SLOWLY

Monday July 13: BRING IT HOME

Tuesday July 14: BREAK OPEN

Wednesday July 15: LEVEL UP

Thursday July 16: SQUEEZE FIRMLY

Friday July 17: RECONNECT & REORGANIZE

Saturday July 18: RESUME ROUTINE

Hello! I’m Kerry Shamblin and I practice jyotisha, also known as Vedic astrology. I have been offering a monthly forecast since 1999 where I track how the planets are moving through the sky and how they may be affecting our life on Earth. I also work directly with others through counseling, teaching, and mentoring.

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July 5 - 11: CLEAR THE PATH

The main themes in this week center around retrograde Mercury moving back into Gemini on Tuesday and the final pulse of partial Kala Amrita Yoga. With the Moon in waning phase, it could feel difficult to stride forward this week due to a combination of legacy delays that line up to slow progress.

The week opens with the Moon in Aquarius, reminding us that despite small steps forward, we are still operating in an unstable environment that demands constant agility when it comes to shifting plans. Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, the Moon moves through Aquarius and Pisces, where Rahu and Saturn are posted currently. Reminders of what’s not working and suggestions about what needs to be released could come in strongly.

Tuesday sees retrograde Mercury slipping back into Gemini, his own sign, opening the door for 2nd chances when it comes to communication efforts, educational trajectories, or transactions that didn’t stick the first time.

Moon moving into Pisces brings back the final, weak pulse of the combination that throws all of the planets into a holding tank in the signs between Rahu and Ketu. This imbalanced energy has revealed numerous deficiencies since it began to pulse in April. Now that Venus has moved to Leo, we may begin to engineer solutions, repairs, and endings that clear our path ahead.

Wednesday and Thursday, the Moon moves through Aries, which creates a perfect combination called Graha Malika Yoga. Look for connections that provide momentum and movement toward a goal that has felt distant and unattainable.

Friday and Saturday, the Moon joins Mars in Taurus, good energy for grounding in the home environment and enjoying simple pleasures. Saturday gives us four planets in “pushkar navamsa” state, making it the best day this week for important actions.

Daily Keywords:

Sunday July 5 : INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION

Monday July 6: SERIOUS FOUNDATION

Tuesday July 7: REMOVE FRICTION

Wednesday July 8: CLEAN SLATE

Thursday July 9: CAUTIOUS ENGAGEMENT

Friday July 10: FIRE BREAK

Saturday July 11: FRESH START

Hello! I’m Kerry Shamblin and I practice jyotisha, also known as Vedic astrology. I have been offering a monthly forecast since 1999 where I track how the planets are moving through the sky and how they may be affecting our life on Earth. I also work directly with others through counseling, teaching, and mentoring.

Thank you for listening to this presentation. If you are interested in following my work, look for Kerry Shamblin Astrology on YouTube, Spotify, Patreon, Facebook and Instagram. My monthly forecast is published in written and audio format on my web site: planetaryinfluence.com, where you can join my email list or book a one-on-one session with me. My goal is to light your path toward a joyful and liberated life experience.

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July features the gradual transition from pressure toward possibility. Exalted Jupiter continues strengthening growth, optimism, and emotional resilience while Mars reminds us that meaningful progress comes through patience and steady effort. Mercury retrograde slows communication and planning, making this an excellent month for editing, refining, and revisiting unfinished business rather than forcing new beginnings. Venus’ meeting with Ketu and Saturn’s retrograde invite deep reassessment of relationships, values, and long-term responsibilities. The powerful Full Moon on July 29 makes the atmosphere feels noticeably lighter, with many obstacles beginning to give way as persistence, wisdom, and careful timing start paying dividends.

Read or listen to the full forecast at https://www.planetaryinfluence.com/forecasts/2026/Jul

Hello! I’m Kerry Shamblin and I practice jyotisha, also known as Vedic astrology. I have been offering a monthly forecast since 1999 where I track how the planets are moving through the sky and how they may be affecting our life on Earth. I also work directly with others through counseling, teaching, and mentoring.

Thank you for listening to this presentation. If you are interested in following my work, look for Kerry Shamblin Astrology on YouTube, Spotify, Patreon, Facebook and Instagram. My monthly forecast is published in written and audio format on my web site: planetaryinfluence.com, where you can join my email list or book a one-on-one session with me. My goal is to light your path toward a joyful and liberated life experience.

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June 28 - July 4: COST OF FREEDOM

Since our last update, Mars has moved into Taurus and Mercury has joined Venus and Jupiter in Cancer, setting the stage for the weeks to come. With the emphasis on the Moon’s sign of Cancer and Mars grounding in Taurus, we may see our focus collectively shift toward home base, with themes of housing, food, and safety coming to the front.

Having bridged into Cancer on June 1, Jupiter has moved out of Punarvasu and into Pushya nakshatra, establishing a process for stable growth even in the midst of a rapidly changing environment. The trio of planets in Cancer this week, Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury, inspire us to tap into our inner wisdom as they help us calculate the cost of freedom, transiting in the 12th house from Ketu, the liberator.

The Moon is waxing and will become full in Sagittarius on June 29, ending up with Rahu on July 4th, bringing an arc that begins with change leading to clarity and ending with the promise of further change.

July 4th could be a day to remember, with the Moon in Shatabishak on the 250th birthday of the US, who has a natal Shatabishak Moon. The Moon joining Rahu and even more prominently, Venus joining Ketu, will close up the instances of full Kala Amrita Yoga, a rare combination that promises surprising events. Spring of 2026 was the scene of this rare combination that could leave imprints on future events that we can’t quite understand at the moment.

The true node calculation shows Rahu move out of extreme strength to disrupt, overrun, and undermine this week, with Rahu moving from Shatabishak to Dhanistha on June 30th. This could bring a bit of stability with windows to rebuild and consolidate resources ahead. The mean node calculation shows Rahu moving nakshatras at the end of July; expect fancy flourishes of Rahu throughout July.

Overall, the energy of the planets appears to be steady in the week ahead, with the notable transits being Mercury retrograde beginning with the full Moon on June 29th and the week ending with Venus moving out of Cancer and into Leo.

Saturday, June 27: EMERGING CONNECTIONS

Sunday June 28 : SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Monday June 29: BLOSSOM INWARD

Tuesday June 30: STOP GO SLOW

Wednesday July 1: CHANGE ORDER

Thursday July 2: ABSORB WISDOM

Friday July 3: SWEET SURRENDER

Saturday July 4: RADICAL RECKONING

Hello! I’m Kerry Shamblin and I practice jyotisha, also known as Vedic astrology. I have been offering a monthly forecast since 1999 where I track how the planets are moving through the sky and how they may be affecting our life on Earth. I also work directly with others through counseling, teaching, and mentoring.

Thank you for listening to this presentation. If you are interested in following my work, look for Kerry Shamblin Astrology on YouTube, Spotify, Patreon, Facebook and Instagram. My monthly forecast is published in written and audio format on my web site: planetaryinfluence.com, where you can join my email list or book a one-on-one session with me. My goal is to light your path toward a joyful and liberated life experience.

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June 14 - 20: Create Peace

This week begins with a new Moon at the very last degree of Taurus late in the day of Sunday, June 14th. Just after the Moon and Sun conjoin, both spill over into the sign of Gemini, where they join Mercury. The Sun and Mercury remain active and alert in Gemini through the week, giving the energy to move, travel, and organize new educational opportunities or business trajectories.

The Moon continues to visit with the helpful, benefic planets through the week, passing through its own sign of Cancer and creating a beautiful spectacle in the evening sky with Venus and Jupiter.

By Friday, the waxing Moon gains momentum, entering Leo and moving past Ketu, breaking the final pulse of Kala Amrita Yoga, where all planets are hemmed on one side of the nodal axis. This could feel like breakthrough, solving a puzzle, and gaining a modicum of freedom.

The week finishes out with Mars moving from Aries to Taurus on Saturday, shifting our application of force toward settling in and committing to creative projects. This could feel like slowing down and moving away from defensive measures. Saturn will be aspecting Mars during his time in Taurus, which again encourages us to slow down, be present, and work with the materials on hand.

Sunday June 14 : FINISH CHAPTERS

Monday June 15: FRESH START

Tuesday June 16: HOPEFUL PREPARATION

Wednesday June 17: CREATE PEACE

Thursday June 18: RIGHTEOUS TRANSACTIONS

Friday June 19: FINAL BREAKTHROUGH

Saturday June 20: REORIENT & RECONNECT

Hello! I’m Kerry Shamblin and I practice jyotisha, also known as Vedic astrology. I have been offering a monthly forecast since 1999 where I track how the planets are moving through the sky and how they may be affecting our life on Earth. I also work directly with others through counseling, teaching, and mentoring.

Thank you for listening to this presentation. If you are interested in following my work, look for Kerry Shamblin Astrology on YouTube, Spotify, Patreon, Facebook and Instagram. My monthly forecast is published in written and audio format on my web site: planetaryinfluence.com, where you can join my email list or book a one-on-one session with me. My goal is to light your path toward a joyful and liberated life experience.

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Fated Encounters

We follow the waning Moon into the gamut this week, as it will enter into the occupied zone of the zodiac after a couple of weeks of moving through the empty signs.

Sun-Mon: Moon with Rahu in Aquarius

Tues-Wed: Moon with Saturn in Pisces

Thurs-Fri: Moon with Mars in Aries

Sat: Moon joins Sun in Taurus.

The new Moon will come at the last degree of Taurus on Sunday, June 14. The Moon visits with the heavy hitters this week, Rahu, Saturn, Mars and then Sun. In addition, when Moon reaches Pisces late on Monday, we click into our final pulse of full Kala Amrita Yoga from June 8 - 18. All of the visible planets will be hemmed on one side of the nodal axis formed by Rahu and Ketu, bringing the energy of fated circumstances and feelings of being stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Other than the Moon, the only planet changing signs this week is Venus. On Monday, Venus moves from Gemini into Cancer, rejoining with Jupiter, who entered Cancer June 1. In addition to this combination supporting a number of things with a nurturing, positive, and forward looking signature, this will be a visually stunning combination that can be seen in the western sky after sunset.

While Jupiter and Venus generally come with good intentions, there may be a bit of friction at the beginning of the week as Venus glides into Cancer, exactly conjoins with Jupiter, and glides ahead. When two planets are exactly conjoined and sharing the same degree of the zodiac, we call that planetary war, with the two planets vying for expression.

By Wednesday, Venus will have cleared the battlefield, eliminating any competition for who can teach better, help more, or foster positive connections with more ease. This leaves Venus and Jupiter in good dignity, joining forces to improve life for all the people.

Mercury in Gemini and Mars in Aries through the week are good tools to keep in the pocket when dealing with situations that arise beyond your control. Stay analytical, ready to pivot with plans and details. Facts and practical parameters help us stay grounded and on task.

Daily Keywords:

Sunday June 7 : STRATEGIC HEALING

Monday June 8: CROSS THE THRESHOLD

Tuesday June 9: PATIENT STRENGTH

Wednesday June 10: GRACEFUL COMPLETION

Thursday June 11: DECISIVE ACTION

Friday June 12: RESPONSIBLE POWER

Saturday June 13: PURIFY INTENTION

Hello! I’m Kerry Shamblin and I practice jyotisha, also known as Vedic astrology. I have been offering a monthly forecast since 1999 where I track how the planets are moving through the sky and how they may be affecting our life on Earth. I also work directly with others through counseling, teaching, and mentoring.

Thank you for listening to this presentation. If you are interested in following my work, look for Kerry Shamblin Astrology on YouTube, Spotify, Patreon, Facebook and Instagram. My monthly forecast is published in written and audio format on my web site: planetaryinfluence.com, where you can join my email list or book a one-on-one session with me. My goal is to light your path toward a joyful and liberated life experience.

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Sunday May 31 begins with the full Moon in Scorpio, kicking off the week with a lunar pivot that turns us toward integration, refinement, and release. The Moon will be waning but still bright all week, starting out in debilitation, and giving us a sense of perspective and separation from the churning of the world as it navigates through the empty signs of the zodiac.

The Moon traverses the zodiac alone this week, but is boosted by the aspects of benefic planets like Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter, ending the week on Saturday, June 6 by entering Aquarius and joining Rahu, which could track as a major change of mood.

Jupiter moving to Cancer on June 1st is a major feature of the week, month, and entire year, promising relief from a long standing emphasis on Saturn’s limitations. Jupiter in Cancer establishes a continuum of sign occupation with Rahu in Aquarius, Saturn in Pisces, Mars in Aries, Sun in Taurus, Mercury+Venus in Gemini, Jupiter in Cancer, and Ketu in Leo. Graha malika yoga tends to indicate a potential chain of events; let it flow this week with initiations and courage to act.

The not so secret weapon of the week is Mars in Aries, strong with strategy and confident about plans. Mars will be in Bharani nakshatra this week, bringing the passionate energies of Mars and Venus to bear, asking us to find balance between masculine and feminine approaches that could combine in the form of a gentle courage that pushes us to enter the current and move forward.

Daily Keywords:

Sunday May 31 : INTEGRATE INSIGHT

Monday June 1: UPROOT LIMITATIONS

Tuesday June 2: SEEK ROOT CAUSES

Wednesday June 3: FACTS NOT FEELINGS

Thursday June 4: BUILD ENDURANCE

Friday June 5: RECEIVE WISDOM

Saturday June 6: MAINTAIN RHYTHM

Hello! I’m Kerry Shamblin and I practice jyotisha, also known as Vedic astrology. I have been offering a monthly forecast since 1999 where I track how the planets are moving through the sky and how they may be affecting our life on Earth. I also work directly with others through counseling, teaching, and mentoring.

Thank you for listening to this presentation. If you are interested in following my work, look for Kerry Shamblin Astrology on YouTube, Spotify, Patreon, Facebook and Instagram. My monthly forecast is published in written and audio format on my web site: planetaryinfluence.com, where you can join my email list or book a one-on-one session with me. My goal is to light your path toward a joyful and liberated life experience.

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