The Week Ahead 🍓 6.30.25 through 7.6.25
manifestation for skeptics, venus meets uranus, et al.
Friday, July 4 8:45AM ET: Venus conjunct Uranus (29° Taurus)
Friday, July 4 11:31AM ET: Venus enters Gemini
Friday, July 4 5:33PM ET: Neptune Retrograde (2° Aries)
Sunday, July 6 4:43AM ET: Venus (1° Gemini) sextile Saturn (1° Aries)
Sunday, July 6 10:47AM ET: Venus (2° Gemini) sextile Neptune (2° Aries)
Hello darling dears! How are you feeling after last week? Hopefully, you had an opportunity to set intentions with the New Moon and take advantage of the beautiful astrological weather. Has anything lucky happened yet? If you’re still waiting for the blessings to unfold, don’t worry: Big, exciting, life-changing opportunities take time, patience, and dedication to come to fruition.
Skeptics will argue that you can’t just “wish” your desires into existence—and they’re right. Manifestation is a practice, and it requires deep intentionality within both the imaginative spaces *and* real-world conditions that shape our reality. Because dreams require plans—and they also require hope. And that’s why I describe manifestation as an infinite feedback loop between the astral and physical realms.
It’s true that most of us are constantly setting intentions (i.e. making casual wishes, blowing out birthday candles, crossing fingers for good luck), but creating containers specifically for manifestation—like working with lunar phases—amplifies the power of your intentions tremendously, emboldening them with clear directionality.
So if you missed last week’s magic, that’s fine. There are always something exciting on the horizon. That’s why you’re here. That’s why I’m here. And that’s what we’re doing in this practice—building a bridge between the invisible and the tangible. Keep showing up. Keep exploring. Keep experimenting. Keep dreaming. The universe always has more to give.
To find out what this week means for you, individually, be sure to check out Horoscope Weekly with Aliza Kelly. Brand new episode for this week out now—plus, AstroloTea episodes drop every Wednesday! Yeehawww!
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Friday, July 4: Venus conjunct Uranus at 29° Taurus
What a finale! Venus in Taurus (its domicile) meets Uranus at the critical 29º—the anaretic degree—a placement associated with the highest stakes and the most energetic thresholds. Whatever is revealed now around relationships, finances, values, or creative expression may feel sudden, but it’s not arbitrary. In fact, it’s the culmination of a story that started way back in 2018, when Uranus (the planet of revolution) first entered Taurus. As Uranus prepares to enter Gemini (for the first time since 1941), we are reaching an inflection point. Something wants to break free, shift, or evolve. Uranus cracks open what’s stagnant, and at this degree, the message is clear: your attachments have to grow… or they gotta go. Expect surprises, disruptions, or epiphanies—especially if you've been avoiding a truth that’s already in plain sight.
Friday, July 4: Venus enters Gemini 0º
Just hours after its conjunction with Uranus, Venus changes signs, slipping into quick-witted, curious Gemini. The tone shifts from slow-and-steady to fast-and-flirty. Venus in Gemini isn’t necessarily about commitment—it’s about chemistry, connection, and conversation. This is a time to explore different ways of relating, both to others and to yourself. Venus in Gemini teaches us that levity can be a gateway to intimacy, so over the next few weeks, be sure to prioritize the fine art of having a fun fucking summer.
Friday, July 4: Neptune stations retrograde at 2° Aries
For the first time since entering Aries just a few months ago, Neptune is going retrograde. Usually, retrogrades slow us down and invite us to take a second-look at our reality, but Neptune is always about distortions. Likewise, when Neptune changes direction, we often feel morally confused, spiritually fatigued, or emotionally porous. Retrograde motion internalizes Neptune’s themes, asking you to examine where you’ve been avoiding the truth, chasing illusions, or bypassing your own instincts. In Aries, the retrograde begins a new cycle of spiritual individuation. The truth is, you don’t need a guru. You don’t need a doctrine. You just need clarity about what you believe… and why. It’s time to get serious about your convictions.
Sunday, July 6: Venus sextile Saturn (1° Gemini–Aries)
Venus in Gemini craves novelty and connection, while Saturn in Aries wants action with intention. When these two link up harmoniously, it becomes easier to balance spontaneity with structure. This transit supports relationship clarity, financial maturity, and thoughtful creative choices. If you've been toying with an idea, now's the time to test the theory. This is also a great day for a heart-to-heart that’s honest without being too heavy. Think of this as a gentle but firm reminder that commitment doesn’t have to be a buzzkill; in fact, it can be incredibly sexy.
Sunday, July 6: Venus sextile Neptune (2° Gemini–Aries)
Closing out the week, Venus links up with Neptune in a dreamy, poetic sextile. This is a sweet alignment; a soft-focus filter on everything you say and feel. Venus-Neptune transits can bring moments of romantic or artistic inspiration, but in Gemini and Aries, there’s more movement than usual. This is a beautiful day for writing, flirting, creating, or simply daydreaming about what’s next. But because Neptune is now retrograde, this transit also has a reflective quality. What kinds of stories are you telling about love? How do you romanticize—or idealize—the past? Let yourself feel all of it, but don’t try to pin it down. The best magic doesn’t have to be explained.
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