Leaves From a Financial Astrologer’s Notebook: July 2026

By Christeen Skinner

In global politics, the Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran was signed under weak cosmic forces. Worryingly, Jupiter crosses another critical degree at the end of July and within days of Mercury returning to the position at the start of its pirouette. If history repeats, this could prove a critical time for US naval forces who may be involved in high drama action.

FLYING KITES & THE GREAT RESET

An extra-ordinary planetary configuration occurs on Sunday July 19th GMT (it may be July 20th where you are). The planetary geometry of that day includes not one but two Kite shapes (1).  Some astrologers are calling this The Great Reset.

The first Kite has been in operation at least once every month since mid-2025 when Mars opposed Neptune, forming the backbone of a planetary Kite. On that exact date in August 2025 US President Trump met with Russian President Putin and yes, you could argue that they flew a Kite as they searched for resolution of the Ukraine conflict. That Kite crashed.  Mars opposing Neptune making the backbone of that Kite suggested wishful thinking.

Every month since, the Moon has opposed Neptune (at the midpoint of Uranus and Pluto), forming another backbone. These aspects suggest high emotion, issues around water, dancing, music, mysticism, advertising and marketing (to name just a few ideas). Both the Moon and Neptune are in Cardinal Signs in these Kites – placements usually linked with decisive action and strong leadership.

In mundane astrology, the Moon represents the populace. Across the world, it could be argued, many are being led a merry dance by those in power. Confusion and idealism prevail, alongside calls for vision – yet there is little evidence of the practical planning needed to turn ambition into constructive action that brings benefit to the many.

The second Kite finds the two planets Jupiter and Pluto (the wealth cycle) at the backbone. The last time that this occurred (with Jupiter in Leo opposing Pluto in Aquarius) was September 2nd 1792: the inauguration of the US Treasury, an institution that still dominates global financial decision-making.

One cycle earlier, in 1540, Henry VIII of England beheaded one wife, married another, executed Thomas Cromwell, and raided the monasteries, shaking the financial foundations of the age.

Few things happen overnight and it is useful to look at the chart of the conjunction of the two planets a few years earlier. (I will leave you to check out 1783 and 1534!)

STRESS IN THE BOND MARKETS AND PROPERTY DOWNTURN

If mid-July 2026 is to prove particularly financially eventful, then the roots will surely lie in the Jupiter and Pluto conjunction in Capricorn in April 2020 at the height of Covid-19 – a pandemic that placed immense pressure on public finances and forced many governments into unprecedented levels of borrowing.

Might this now point to mounting stress, or even potential rupture, in certain bond markets, as governments struggle not only to reduce debt, but even to meet interest payments?

The precariousness of financial activity is already visible in the property market, which, as expected, is showing signs of slow-down. It is no longer unusual to see listing prices reduced by 5% or even 10%; in some parts of the world, I understand that markdowns on apartments are closer to 25%. Those who bought property in 2020 may already be confronting the uncomfortable reality of negative equity.

STOCK MARKETS

I expect a sharp correction in overall market value over the next few weeks. I am particularly anxious about mid-August where I fear that the dramatic falls of 1946 may be repeated.

GOLD, SILVER AND OIL

Following the daily moves on these prices has driven me near crazy in the last few weeks. We could see occasional upward moves, but I don’t expect strong moves for now. Gold is traditionally seen as safe haven and yes, we could see a slight upturn for both gold and silver between July 9th and the New Moon on July 14th. Yet Saturn is moving slowly, slowly as it approaches its station at the end of July and I doubt those positions will hold. Saturn affects key charts for oil and again could see these prices suppressed until September – after which the oil price could rise sharply.

Notes:  (1) A Kite is special type of Grand Trine, with one or more points opposing one of the three primary Grand Trine points.  The point in opposition is termed the “String,” and guides the operation and manifestation of the Kite itself.  A Grand Trine is a pattern comprised of three or more points, all equidistant from each other by 120 degrees.  It denotes special gifts or opportunities, but may need a “trigger” in the form of a transit to activate its potential.

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