I had the honor of welcoming the great Rick Merlin Levine back to the podcast to help us peer into the cosmic landscape of July…
And if you haven't yet listened, I encourage you to—it’s one of those conversations that sticks with you, offering both clarity and comfort in these turbulent times.
Rick shared that on July 7th, Uranus dips its toes into Gemini for the first time since the 1940s. It’ll stay there for about four months, then retrograde back into Taurus until spring of 2026, before returning to Gemini for good until 2033.
So these next few months are exactly what Rick so beautifully called “our cosmic dress rehearsal.”
This is our sneak peek at the themes and lessons Uranus in Gemini will deliver to us—both collectively and personally—in the years ahead.
We haven’t seen outer planets changing signs with these kinds of supportive trines and sextiles in recorded history.
So let me remind you of something we've been talking about a lot lately:
In so many ways, we're pioneers right now.
There’s no historical roadmap for this moment. But the good news is, we have each other. We have our cosmic GPS. And ultimately, we have our connection to something far greater than ourselves.
We also have our practices—and our commitment to navigate these energies with as much grace as we can muster. And that, my friend, will carry you far.
⭐Here’s some guidance you can keep in mind, drawn from Rick’s wisdom, to help you meet these energies with intention:
1. Keep Your Energy Moving Daily 🌀
Rick shared a powerful metaphor about Uranus: lightning. The lightning strike exists to move energy. If the energy is already flowing, there’s no need for disruption. But if it’s stuck, Uranus will strike with its electric force to get things moving again.
As Rick put it: “If we go quiet, if we go internal, if we think we can just hold our breath… something will land on our chest and make us go.”
This month, begin each day with gentle movement and ask yourself: “What wants to flow through me today?”
2. Practice Sacred Truth-Telling ⚡
With Uranus stepping into Gemini, buried truths are bound to surface. Rick reminded us: “Uranus loves it when we have things we don’t want to talk about,” and will create those lightning strikes to bring them into the open.
Choose conscious revelation over unconscious explosion. Have one honest conversation you've been avoiding.
3. Listen to Learn 💚
In these times of dominant fire and air energy, Rick emphasized the need to “be kind, be compassionate, and try to understand rather than just yell our perspective.”
Reach out to someone with different views. Listen from the heart.
(Thanks to Anthony and John on the podcast last week, I started reading Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall Rosenberg. It helped me stay open and truly listen in several situations just this past weekend—and it made all the difference in the conversations I had. Highly recommend!)
4. Embrace Mercury Retrograde Wisdom (July 17 – August 11) 📝
My love likes to call Mercury Retrograde “Mercury UPGRADE”—and it truly can be that, when we choose to listen to Mercury’s lessons instead of pushing our own will or perspective.
So rather than dreading this period, see it as an invitation. Rick describes Mercury here as “a bit out of control, a bit on its own,” but also primed for sudden Uranian insights.
Keep a “lightning journal” to capture those revelations. Notice the patterns that resurface, inviting you into deeper healing.
🗓️ Key Dates to Watch This Month
July 7 – Uranus Enters Gemini: Our first taste of the revolution to come. Notice themes arising in communication, siblings, local community.
July 17 – Mercury Stations Retrograde & Sun Squares Eris: Rick specifically flagged this as a day that might “stir up some trouble.” Practice extra self-care and avoid major decisions.
July 24 – Leo New Moon: Rick called this “the highest level of resonance that we'll have toward July of 2026.” Use this potent energy to set intentions for how you want to show up in the transformation ahead.
Your most important work this July is tending to your inner landscape with the same care you’d give a sacred garden.
This might mean:
• Finally starting that therapy you’ve been considering
• Beginning a meditation practice
• Having honest conversations you’ve been avoiding
• Setting boundaries with more love than you thought possible
• Choosing curiosity over judgment when faced with differences
A Personal Note 💌
July also marks Astrology Hub’s 10th birthday! Of course, we’ll be inviting you to celebrate with us. We’re planning 10 days to honor 10 years under the stars together—complete with gifts, raffle prizes, trips down memory lane, and special messages from the voices you love hearing most.
As we prepare for this celebration, I keep finding myself overwhelmed with gratitude for you, our astrologers, and for the beautiful community we’ve built together. 🎉
More on that soon, but in the meantime, I want to share this reflection:
When you pause to listen—to these emails, a podcast, a book, a teacher, a conversation with a friend, or simply the quiet wisdom within you—
When you open to the cosmic guidance available everywhere…
And most importantly, when you live what you learn…
You’re not just studying the stars—you’re actively participating in humanity’s greatest transformation.
You’re not a passive observer in these cosmic shifts…
You’re a co-creator. A light-bringer. A bridge between worlds.
The choices you make this month—no matter how small—are helping to write the story of our collective future.
This isn’t to create pressure, but to remind you just how precious and powerful this moment truly is.
As we step into this cosmic dress rehearsal together, know that you are held. You are guided. And you are exactly where you need to be.
💫 With infinite love,
Amanda “Pua” Walsh
PS. If your soul is craving space to breathe, Anthony and John are inviting you to a Living Yoga retreat on Maui this September (or next March). It's a gentle call to slow down, reconnect, and nourish yourself in community, surrounded by Hawaii’s natural beauty. It's an all inclusive experience offering so much… If this speaks to you, you can explore more here.
PPS. Looking for a way to stay in tune with the daily cosmic rhythms? Try the Cosmic Pulse! Enjoy daily astrological insights to help you move with the energy around you. Try it free for 14 days, then only $4.99/month if you'd like to continue!
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