The Almanac — ✦ — July 2026 TODAY is Thursday, July 9th, the 190th day of 2026, and there are 176 days left in the year. The moon is in Taurus and the season is Summer (element of fire - peak energy, passion, and illumination). The next sabbat, Lughnasadh, is in 24 days. Today's moon is waning (24.2 days old) and 29% full. The full moon for this phase is on Wednesday, July 29th, and the new moon will be on Tuesday, July 14th. In the Native American tradition, the July moon is named the Buck Moon.

- Today's Correspondences -

Sun Sign

Cancer (element of water)

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

Seven of Wands

Gods

Thor, Jupiter, and Juno.

Keywords

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

Rune

ᛗ Mannaz - Humanity and the self within community - kinship, cooperation, and shared purpose.

- 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 -

Sudden storm, soon over. Settled sorrow lasts longer.

- 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 (14 days 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.