The Almanac — ✦ — July 2026 TODAY is Thursday, July 23rd, the 204th day of 2026, and there are 161 days left in the year. The moon is in Scorpio and the season is Summer (element of fire - peak energy, passion, and illumination). The next sabbat, Lughnasadh, is in 10 days. Today's moon is waxing (9.5 days old) and 72% full. The full moon for this phase is on Wednesday, July 29th, and the new moon will be on Wednesday, August 12th. In the Native American tradition, the July moon is named the Buck Moon.

- Today's Correspondences -

Sun Sign

Leo (element of fire)

Color

green (financial gain, abundance, fertility)

Planet

Jupiter (elements of air and water)

Incense

cedar, nutmeg, cloves, and myrrh

Herb

sage

Stone

turquoise

Tarot Card

Death

Gods

Thor, Jupiter, and Juno.

Keywords

good luck, wealth, healing, male fertility, and legal matters.

Rune

ᛜ Ingwaz - The inner seed of potential - fertile completion of a cycle and peace within.

- Today's Activity -

Your activity is to bake up some whole wheat bread and bless it for abundance. Be sure to thank the gods for your family and your good health. Carry a turquoise tumbled stone in your pocket to draw a little protective and healing energy your way. Take advantage of Thursday's different aspects and do spellwork that brings abundance to you, declares your allegiance, and embraces prosperity.

- Weather Lore -

A cold May and a windy April, a full barn.

- Seek the Cards -

Draw three cards and let the deck speak. Playing Card Divination — free cartomancy readings using a standard deck, with full interpretations and suit progressions.

- Also -

Mercury is currently retrograde - this shadow period runs through July 23rd (1 day remaining). Communication, intellect, and awareness are all within Mercury's domain, as are logic and reasoning, our manner of thinking, and how we create and express our thought processes. Remain flexible, allow extra time for travel, and avoid signing contracts until Mercury is direct again.