July holds a quiet magic. The middle of winter, when the nights are long and the mornings slow to unfurl. Astrologically, we shift from Cancer’s tender waters to Leo’s warming fire, a transition from introspection to bold, heart-led action.

In this guide, we offer four intentional rituals to support you this month:

Letting Go Ritual

Theme: Release and Clear Space

Write down fears, old patterns, or stagnant feelings. Safely burn the paper, visualising the smoke clearing space for new growth. Pair with Smoky Quartz for grounding energy.

Crystal Light Meditation

Theme: Cultivate Inner Warmth

Hold Clear Quartz or Citrine. Close your eyes and visualise a soft inner light growing stronger with each breath, melting winter heaviness into hope.

Journal + Candle Practice

Theme: Nourish Your Spirit

Under the nurturing Cancer moon, light a candle and journal about what nourishes you and where you wish to grow. Let this be a safe space for dreaming.

Daily Reminder Practice

Theme: Gentle Daily Action

Keep a chosen crystal visible in your space. Each day, pause and breathe with it, remembering that winter is a season of quiet tending before the bloom of spring.

May this guide support your spirit, bringing warmth and light through winter’s depths.

Glimmer Journal Prompts

Use these Glimmer Journal Prompts to guide your reflections and help you set soulful, purposeful intentions this July.

  • What feels heavy right now that you wish to let go of?
  • Where in your life are you craving warmth and connection?
  • What would you like to nurture quietly this winter, so it’s ready to bloom come spring?
  • How can you create small moments of joy and light in your day-to-day?
  • What qualities of Cancer season (nurturing, reflective) or Leo season (bold, expressive) do you want to embody this month?
Sarah Atkinson