There is a lot to celebrate in July. This is a list of pretty much everything that goes on during the seventh month of the year. Many of these dates change from year to year. The days that change are marked with this » symbol.
July Lore and General Info
Astronomical Events
- July 3 thru August 11: Dog Days of Summer
- July 10 » New Moon
- July 12 thru August 23: Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower
- July 17 thru August 24: Perseids Meteor Shower
- July 24 » Full Moon – Buck Moon
Astrological Events
Depending on which astrological system you adhere to, these are the signs that show up in July of 2021. Be aware that some of these dates will vary from year to year. Unlike the Sun signs which might just shift by 1 or 2 days, the dates of the various Moon signs will vary widely from year to year. The same holds true for the Chinese Zodiac. The Celtic Tree Signs are based on an arbitrary system and stay the same from year to year.
Western Astrology
The July Sun begins in Cancer and finishes up in Leo:
- Jun 21 thru Jul 22 » Sun in Cancer
- Jul 22 thru Aug 22 » Sun in Leo
The moon cycles through the signs as follows:
- Jun 1 – Jul 3 » Moon in Aries
- Jul 3 – Jul 6 » Moon in Taurus
- Jul 6 – Jul 8 » Moon in Gemini
- Jul 8 – Jul 11 » Moon in Cancer
- Jul 11 – Jul 13 » Moon in Leo
- Jul 13 – Jul 15 » Moon in Virgo
- Jul 15 – Jul 17 » Moon in Libra
- Jul 17 – Jul 19 » Moon in Scorpio
- Jul 19 – Jul 21 » Moon in Sagittarius
- Jul 21 – Jul 24 » Moon in Capricorn
- Jul 24 – Jul 26 » Moon in Aquarius
- Jul 26 – Jul 28 » Moon in Pisces
- Jul 28 – Jul 30 » Moon in Aries
- Jul 30 – Aug 2 » Moon in Taurus
You will notice that the Moon might begin the day in one sign and by the end of the day may have moved into another sign, so timing matters if you are wanting to be precise.
The Celtic Tree Signs in July:
- Oak: Jun 10 – Jul 7
- Holly: Jul 8 – Aug 4
The Alternative Celtic Zodiac is as follows:
- Apple: Jun 22 – Jul 2
- Fir: Jul 3 – Jul 13
- Elm: Jul 14 – Jul 24
- Cypress: Jul 25 – Aug 4
The Chinese Calendar and Zodiac
We are currently in the year of the Ox (sometimes referred to as the Cow). Each Month is also assigned a specific animal. Here’s what shows up in July 2021.
- Horse: Jun 5 – Jul 6 (Chinese Zodiac – Stem Branch Calendar)
- Horse: Jun 10 – Jul 9 (Lunar Calendar – 5th Lunar Month)
- Sheep: Jul 7 – Aug 6 (Chinese Zodiac – Stem Branch Calendar)
- Sheep: Jul 10 – Aug 7 (Lunar Calendar – 6th Month)
Note: The traditional Chinese Astrology birth chart is built by the Chinese Stem Branch Calendar, not the Chinese Lunar Calendar, which I think is really confusing. Because of a difference in time zones, the lunar months will have different pattern between China and the USA.
Lucky and Unlucky Days
You might want to plan moving, traveling, major purchases, court dates, and weddings around these dates, avoiding the unlucky days and utilizing the lucky ones.
- These are the lucky days in July:
9, 15 and 28. - These are the unlucky days in July:
3, 10, 17, 18 and 21.
Fatal Days
The thirteenth is a fatal day,
The tenth alike will mortals slay.
Holidays and Holy Days
Many of the holidays begin on the eve of the night before and end on the eve of the day of. It’s also important to remember that the dates of archaic festivals and feast days may vary widely depending on the source.
July 1
- 1: Canada Day
July 2
- 2: Feast of Expectant Mothers
- 2: World UFO Day (sometimes celebrated on June 24)
July 3
July 4
- 4: Independence Day
- 4 » Dakini Day (Tibetan)
July 5
- 5: Poplifugia
- 5 » Day of Ekadashi (Hindu)
- 5 thru 21: Naadam Festival
July 7
- 7: Festival of the Handmaidens – Nonae Caprotinae (“the nones of the wild fig”)
- 7: Festival for the Pales (also on Apr 21)
- 7: Tanabata – The Star Festival (Japan)
- 7: Rumilia Festival – see also Poplifugia
July 9
July 10
- 10: Day of Hel
- 10: Festival of Knut the Reaper
- 10: Lady Godiva Day
July 11
- 11 » The Noumenia
July 12
July 13
- 13 thru 15: OBon Festival – see also Aug 13 – 15
July 14
- 14: Bastille Day
July 15
- 15: Day of Rauni
July 16
- 16: World Snake Day
July 18
- 18: Day of Bad Omens – Black Day (Also Oct 6)
July 19
- 19 » Umi no Hi – Marine Day
- 19: Lucaria
- 19 and 20 » Eid al-Adha
July 20
- 20 » Day of Ekadashi (Hindu)
July 23
- 23: Neptunalia – the festival of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea.
- 23 thru Aug 1 » Boryeong Mud Festival
July 24
- 24 » Asalha Puja Day
- 24: Pioneer Day
July 25
- 25: Plant A Turnip Seed Today
- 25: A Day Out of Time
- 25: Furinalia
- 25: Day of Aegir and Ran
July 27
- 27 thru 31: The Five Epagomenal Days
- 27: Birthday of Osiris
July 28
- 28: Birthday of Horus
July 29
- 29: Birthday of Set
- 29: Honoring The Thunder God
- 29: Stikklestad Day – Honors the Asatru martyrs who died rather then submit to gray slavery.
July 30
- 30: Birthday of Isis
July 31
- 31: Birthday of Nephthys
Saint Days
There is a surprising amount of magick associated with Saint days. This is a very short list of the Saint days in July, there are many many more. As time goes by I may end up listing them all, but for now, this is what I have.
- 11: St Benedict Day
- 15: St. Swithin’s Day
- 15: St. Vladimir the Great Day
- 16: Feast of Our Lady of Carmel
- 22: Feast of Mary Magdalene
- 23: Saint Anne’s Eve
- 25: St. James the Great Day
- 26: Feast of St Anne
Recipes For July
Many more seasonal recipes, including recipes for new and full moon ceremonies, ancient Greek and Roman holy days, Asian festivals and etc can be found here: Seasonal Recipes.
Notes:
Any July lore, almanac, astrological, and celebration dates that have been shared after this post was published can be found by searching the July posts to see what’s new.
A lot of work went into this post which was compiled from various sources by Shirley Twofeathers for The Pagan Calendar. You may repost and share without karmic repercussions, but only if you give me credit and a link back to this website. Blessed be.
- Rachel V Perry: Emancipation Day
- Rachel: The Nemesia
- Bethan: Mawlid an Nabi
- Alexis: Hygeia’s Day
- Nice: The Agonalia
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