Decoroscopes: Your July Interior Design Horoscope

Welcome to Decoroscopes, ELLE Decor’s monthly astrology column. Each month, we tap into the cosmic forecast to guide your home design decisions, from major renovations to subtle refreshes. Whether you’re considering a bold paint color or debating a furniture upgrade, let the stars be your guide.

This month marks one of the most astrologically significant periods of the year. Uranus enters Gemini on July 7 for the first time since 1941, launching a seven-year journey that will fundamentally reshape how we communicate through our spaces. We will see many homes that adapt and evolve—modular furniture, smart integrations, and rooms designed for multiple uses.

While Uranus pushes us toward tomorrow, three major planets go retrograde—Neptune (July 4), Saturn (July 13), and Mercury (July 18). This cosmic contradiction creates the perfect renovation season, where we pause, assess, and rebuild our domestic foundations with intention rather than impulse.

Neptune’s retrograde dissolves the pretty illusions we’ve been living with. That picture-perfect living room no one actually uses is due for an honest edit. Saturn’s retrograde demands we invest in pieces that last, building homes that support our real lives, not just our aspirational ones. When Mercury joins the retrograde party on July 18, it poses the ultimate question: Does your space reflect who you truly are?

The full moon in Capricorn on July 10 spotlights our domestic ambitions, while the new moon in Leo on July 24 offers a fresh canvas for authentic self-expression. Venus in Cancer (July 11–August 4) reminds us that true luxury is about spaces that genuinely restore us.

What kind of home do you want to build for the person you’re becoming? See below for your July interior design horoscope.

Aries

Saturn retrograde in your sign means it’s time to build something that lasts. Skip the impulse buys and invest in pieces that can handle your high-energy lifestyle, like a massive dining table for spontaneous dinner parties or those custom built-ins to organize your beautiful chaos. The full moon on July 10 highlights any home projects that need serious commitment. Create a command center—whether it’s a killer home office or the perfect kitchen island—that reflects your natural leadership. Stick to your power colors: bold reds, burnt oranges, and warm terracottas.

Taurus

Uranus leaves your sign on July 7 after seven years. This means you can finally stop bracing for the next home emergency. But Venus in Cancer (July 11-August 4) is asking what comfort actually means now that you’re not in survival mode. That minimalist phase you went through during the chaos? Maybe it’s time to add back some luxury. Mercury retrograde in Leo affects your home foundation sector—literally. This is prime time to address any structural issues you’ve been ignoring, or to finally invest in that quality mattress that supports your need for restorative sleep. July’s energy says stop buying temporary fixes and invest in pieces that will comfort you for decades.

Gemini

Design firm Alton Bechara used a bold Gucci wallpaper in the entryway of this NYC home.

You’re July’s star with both Venus and Uranus entering your sign, and your home is about to become the most interesting one around. Go for that bold wallpaper, create a fun gallery wall, or invest in furniture that transforms. When Mercury goes retrograde in Leo on July 18, ask yourself: Does your space reflect your multifaceted personality? Your home should be as dynamic and conversation-worthy as you are.

Cancer

Happy birthday! Jupiter in your sign all year has been expanding your definition of home, but July’s Venus transit through your sign starting July 11 is asking: what does nurturing look like? The full moon in Capricorn on July 10 specifically highlights your partnership sector—whose needs is your home actually serving? Saturn retrograde is restructuring your shared resources, so July might reveal that the «joint» decorating decisions weren’t so joint after all. Neptune retrograde in your career sector suggests it may be time to redesign your space around who you’re becoming, not who you were—especially that outdated home office.

Leo

Mercury retrograde is in your sign beginning July 18. That specifically questions whether your home reflects your authentic self or just the version you think others want to see. The dining room you never actually use? July’s cosmic energy will strip away performative decorating. The new moon in your sign on July 24 offers a fresh start, but only after you’ve honestly assessed what serves your real life versus your social media life. With Venus moving through your hidden sector early this month, you might discover that your most important space is the one no one else sees—your bedroom, your closet, or your private retreat area that doesn’t need to impress anyone.

Virgo

Mars in your sign will energize your desire to serve others, and July’s cosmic forecast asks: How can your home become a place of genuine hospitality? With Saturn retrograde restructuring your social connections, this is the month to design spaces that help you care for the people you love. Mercury retrograde in Leo may reveal that your most meaningful connections happen around your dining table, not your living room. July’s energy supports creating a home that serves your generous heart.

Libra

Designer Janice Barta crafted a relaxing outdoor space in a 1930s Spanish-style home in Los Angeles. Built-in seating, and custom lighting make it ideal for summer gatherings.

July’s cosmic forecast hits your career and public image sectors hard. Saturn retrograde will ask whether your home supports your professional goals or just looks pretty. Venus in Cancer beginning July 11 emphasizes your career sector—your space needs to work as hard as you do. Mercury retrograde in Leo affects your social sector, so July might reveal that your entertaining spaces don’t actually encourage the connections you want to make. The full moon in Capricorn on July 10 will illuminate whether your home helps or hinders your ambitions.

Scorpio

All time spent in this bathroom fells like a spa retreat. Located on the Pacific coast of Mexico, the sink is carved from local stone.

July’s retrogrades suit you, but this month they’re exposing something uncomfortable: The spaces you’ve created for transformation might be performative rather than powerful. Neptune retrograde starting July 4th specifically hits your daily habits—that meditation corner collecting dust? The journal nook that became a catch-all? Saturn retrograde is demanding you build practices, not just spaces. July’s energy cuts through spiritual theater and asks what actually supports your inner work. Your bathroom might be more important than your living room this month—create a space for real cleansing, both literal and metaphorical.

Sagittarius

This Brooklyn home includes an uncluttered space to focus and plan, but still stay inspired.

July’s cosmic forecast is radical: stop collecting and start connecting. Saturn retrograde is demanding you choose—are you a curator or someone who savors experiences? That wall of travel photos needs editing down to the ones that still give you chills. Your mission this month: create one space dedicated entirely to planning your next adventure. Clear out the nostalgia and make room for possibility. Your home should launch you forward, not anchor you to the past.

Capricorn

In the primary bedroom of this Melbourne, Australia, house, design firm Powell & Glenn used “prospect-refuge.” “It goes back to survival among cave dwellers who felt safest with their back to the wall with an outward view of dangerous animals. In design, these setups…offer the ultimate sense of security,” Ed Glenn told ELLE Decor.

Your home looks successful but doesn’t feel restful. July’s specifically about creating one space where you can completely decompress. Saturn retrograde is asking when you last felt truly relaxed in your own home. Consider transforming your bedroom into a true retreat with blackout curtains, comfortable bedding that feels luxurious, and a cool temperature for better sleep. Remove all work-related items and create a dark, clutter-free environment that signals to your nervous system it’s time to rest. Your challenge is to design a room that serves your need for restoration.

Aquarius

This sprawling compound designed by Standard Architecture, Eric Hughes, and Matthew Brown Landscape Design accommodates the entire family.

Uranus entering Gemini on July 7 will spark your love of collaboration and innovation, but Mercury retrograde in Leo may cause friction with housemates or family. July is the perfect time to create communal spaces that actually work for everyone and that bring people together. Design for connection, not just individuality. Your ruling planet is moving from the heavy, foundational energy of Taurus (where it’s been disrupting your home base for seven years) into your creative and social sector. This transit activates your fifth house of romance, children, creativity, and fun.

Pisces

Neptune retrograde on July 4 will clear away illusions, especially about what soothes you. July is about turning your daily routines into rituals. Upgrade your bathroom into a spa zone, add a sound machine or essential oil diffuser to your bedroom, or set up a creative corner for painting or journaling. Saturn retrograde may reveal where you’ve been escaping instead of nurturing. This month, your home should be a place where you can truly heal, dream, and decompress.

Julia Cancilla is the engagement editor (and resident witch) at ELLE Decor, where she oversees the brand’s social media platforms, covers design trends and culture, and writes  the monthly ELLE Decoroscope column. Julia built her background at Inked magazine, where she grew their social media audiences by two million and penned feature articles focusing on pop culture, art, and lifestyle. 

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