PLANETARY NEWS JULY 2026 from Komilla Sutton

MAJOR SHIFTS:
KAL SARPA ENDS & SATURN TURNS RETROGRADE

July has some major shifts, and we will feel their impact. Kal Sarpa yoga, which has been bothering us for the last few months, ends on 11 July when Venus breaks out of the grip of Rahu Ketu. The end of Kal Sarpa brings balance and harmony to the world.

The 5th of the 5 Kala Sarpa Yogas runs from 4 to 11 July. The transit of Kal Sarpa has been affecting the world since March 2026. The final Kal Sarpa is short but potent, and we must watch for the tendency to cut away from our securities, which can create unexpected turbulence in our lives. Venus will break through the Kal Sarpa, and there will be none to deal with in 2027.

Saturn turns retrograde on 27 July at 20º31 Pisces and will retrograde back to 13º41 Pisces until 10 December, when it will turn direct. The main thing to watch for in July is that Saturn is slowing down and will remain near 19º to 20º Pisces, and therefore, if you have Moon, Ascendant or any other planets in those degrees, then July will be challenging, and it is best to be prepared. Saturn can make you feel dull and lazy while feeling restless, too. If Saturn is making direct contact with your lagna, Moon, or other planets, it is important not to make important decisions; be patient and try to remain calm. Delays and obstacles can happen unexpectedly, and it can be frustrating. For the rest of us, the slow Saturn and its retrograde may impact us in different ways. Some projects are not taking off, and however much you push them, they do not move; life slows down nearer the time Saturn turns retrograde. All of us have to watch 27 July, the day Saturn turns retrograde, as it is a difficult energy day.

WHAT TO WATCH in JULY 2026

Jupiter continues in Cancer until 31 October- a glorious time for Jupiter. Hamsa Mahapurusha yoga by transit for Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn; excellent for Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces too. Jupiter will start combusting from 14 July as it hides behind the Sun, Sagittarius and Pisces may feel the stress and burnout. Pisceans may find it more challenging as they are experiencing a Saturn Transit.

11 July, Venus conjoins Ketu, which is a challenging day for all. Taurus and Libra should especially take notice. While Venus is breaking the Kal Sarpa yoga and doing an important duty for all of us, it can suffer during the conjunction. As a planet of relationships, we must remain mindful of the damage this conjunction can cause to our relationships. A few days before and after 11 July may also be volatile.

Sun in Gemini and Cancer – The Sun is in Gemini until 16 July; there are no difficult conjunctions. 16 July is the beginning of Dakshina Ayana, the Southerly transit of the Sun, which is full of spiritual significance as many festivals are celebrated. We begin the month of Sharvana, a special time for worship ot lord Shiva. Sun in Cancer will be with Jupiter and feel supported by it, even though Jupiter will be combust; Sun takes over its energy.

Kal Sarpa Yoga, end of 11 July. We have a short 5th one from 4 to 11 July, and it's best to remain cautious.

Mercury Retrograde to 24 July, powerful – it can mess with communications and generally create obstructions in our travel plans. Best to double-check everything and keep extra time if travelling.

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JULY 2026 PANCHANGA

Key dates in JULY 2026 - compiled by Keiko Shanti. (https://keikoshanti.com)

All times listed are UTC (Coordinated Universal Time.)
All times for festivals are for India.
Mean nodes are used.

As we start the month of JULY...

• Mercury is retrograde back to Gemini, and is Vargottama (until 12 July 2026).
• Kal Sarpa Yoga is broken by the Moon outside the Rahu-Ketu axis (until 4 July 2026).
• Jupiter is exalted in Cancer (until 31 October 2026), in Pushya Nakshatra (until 18 August 2026).