July Zodiac Sign (Decans & Signs Explained)

People born during July can have unique personalities, even if they are born under the same zodiac sign. Each sign consists of three decans, which emphasize specific traits.

People born during July are either in the first, second, or third decan of Cancer or the first decan of Leo. July birthday personalities can be nurturing, inhibited, or assertive.

Knowing someone’s zodiac sign gives a general overview of their personality. To understand their true nature, you must know their date of birth and specific zodiac decan.

July Zodiac Calendar

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July 1: Cancer (1st Decan)

People born on July 1 are on the cusp of Cancer’s first decan. Their birthday is the last day of the Cancer decan ruled by the Moon. People born on July 1 are nurturing, intuitive, and empathetic.

Cancers born on July 1 are water signs. They are influenced by the cycles of the Moon. They are caring and affectionate. They can be inhibited and shy but are advocates for their loved ones.

They are family-oriented and crave quiet nights at home. Cancers born on July 1 are sentimental and have a traditional streak. They are homebodies who love entertaining others. They can be affectionate and caring.

First decan Cancer people are sensitive and can be hurt easily. They look to others for reassurance. Cancers born during the first decan can be financially savvy because they seek security and stability.

Cancers born during the first decan of this sign can be imaginative. They blend their creativity and practical nature and can be astute business people. They are often entrepreneurs who are successful in their careers.

First decan Cancer people excel in real estate, childcare, and caretaking careers. They are excellent nurses, teachers, and advocates for women, families, and children. They are cautious and nurturing and may work as auditors or healthcare workers.

Cancers are loving and devoted in relationships. They are eager to open up in love and move quickly to commit to romance. They can move fast toward marriage and will do all they can to make a relationship last.

They dream of sharing a home with their partner and are often eager to settle down and start a family. First decan Cancers love family traditions and may host holidays in their homes. They connect easily with children and can be doting parents.

They are emotional but can be rational when it comes to managing money. Cancers are protective of their finances. They save for a rainy day and become anxious when their bank accounts are low.

They can also be excellent cooks. They take pride in their homes and strive to make others feel comfortable and loved. They indulge their loved ones and can be overprotective.

July 2-12: Cancer (2nd Decan)

Birthdays on July 2 through July 12 fall under the second decan of Cancer. People born on these dates are influenced by Pluto. They are intense and can be obsessive. They are among the most tenacious and determined of Cancer people.

The second decan of Cancer is considered a “Scorpio decan.” The July zodiac sign compatibility for this sign is best with Scorpios. Cancers born during the second decan are imaginative and deep thinkers.

Those born between July 2 and July 12 are more confident and empowered than others born under the sign of Cancer. They walk with authority and can be persistent. They often rise to the top in their careers and can be competitive.

People born during the second decan of Cancer can be empathetic and intuitive. Like all Cancers they are sensitive. Yet they can also be even more psychic than others born under this sign. Second decan Cancers can read your subconscious desires.

They can also seem to be lie detectors. While most Cancers are accommodating people pleasers, second decan Cancers aren’t afraid to call out problems and can break through illusions.

Second decan Cancers may have more challenging Karmic paths than others born under this sign. They often experience profound ups and downs and as a result, they lead others through tumultuous changes.

Second decan Cancers are attracted to a life of spiritual healing. They make excellent counselors, especially rehabilitation counselors. They are also attracted to careers helping others transform and heal from trauma and grief.

People born during the second decan of Cancer can also be entrepreneurs. If they choose careers in business, they can be fiercely competitive and obsessed with ascending to the top.

They are often skilled investors and may accumulate more wealth than others born under the sign of Cancer.

Second decan Cancers have great attraction power. They can easily manifest their desires. They are shy initially but can be more passionate than others born under this sign.

The July zodiac of Cancer moves quickly in relationships. They are eager to commit and can be protective and obsessed with their loved ones. While others born under this sign are gentle and compromising in love, second decan Cancers are assertive.

They can also be insecure in jealous in love. Second decan Cancer people need reassurance and can be more dominating than other Cancer people in relationships. They are eager to marry and may move quickly in relationships.

Second decan Cancers are cautious in love, and though they are eager to establish serious relationships, they may become suspicious of their love’s intentions. Never play mind games with a second decan Cancer. They can sense deceit.

Their intuition helps them navigate relationships but are prone to mistaking unhealed traumas and wounds for psychic instincts. They may project their fears onto others and need to process old wounds so they can remain clear and focused.

Second decan Cancers are authoritative and command respect. They excel in careers helping others transform wounds and losses. They are more likely to rise to leadership positions compared to other Cancers.

Although they have many positive attributes, second decan Cancers have some flaws. They can be quick to become jealous and suspicious of others. They can also be controlling, dominating, and manipulative.

They are more materialistic than other Cancers. They can become obsessed with wealth and money, using gifts and material resources to control others. They can also give too much credence to finances and status.

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July 13-22: Cancer (3rd Decan)

People born between July 13 and July 22 are in the third decan of Cancer. People born during this decan are influenced by the planet Neptune. This is also considered a “Pisces decan” of Cancer.

People born between July 13 and July 22 may be ideal romantic partners for Pisces. They are more imaginative, sensitive, and empathetic than other Cancers. They can be generous and protective but are far more passive than other Cancers.

They are excellent parents, however, and take pride in creating a healing and accepting home for their children and families. Third decan Cancer people are instinctual. They act on intuition alone.

Their decisions may baffle others, but third decan Cancers are empathetic, compassionate, and loving.

They often end up in the right place at the right time and believe in signs and synchronicities. They go with the flow and seldom try to overthink their choices.

They are the least analytical of all the Cancer decans. The July zodiac personality is connected to the spirit world and may be an excellent psychic medium; they can be generous and giving.

Third decan Cancers are often self-sacrificing. If they go too far, they can be prone to martyring themselves to please others. Third decan Cancers are loyal and devoted. They are among the most accommodating people born under this sign.

They can also be the most spiritual of all the Cancers. They are often attracted to careers as spiritual healers and gurus; they make excellent psychics, diviners, astrologers, and Tarot readers.

Third decan Cancer people often have no plan but always land on their feet. They are divinely guided and encourage others to follow their intuition. For the mid-July zodiac, symbols and signs are guideposts.

They are affectionate and admiring. Third decan Cancer people are eager to please others and may set their needs aside completely. They can be charming and love making others happy.

They are empathetic to other peoples’ needs. Third decan Cancers are transparent and authentic. They avoid conflict and would rather ignore problems than risk rocking the boat.

They can be admiring and devoted partners in love. Third decan Cancers move quickly in relationships and often fall in love at first sight. They are eager to commit to their love interests and may be quick to settle down and start families.

Third decan Cancers are the most careless with money. They can be impulsive spenders who buy things based on their moods and not rationality. They may also use gifts and money to nurture others, even if they risk security.

Financial growth is the least of their concerns. They may seek money as a means of emotional security but also allow money to slip through their fingers because they are not good planners.

Yet third decan Cancer people are among the happiest people born under this sign. They are easily content and enjoy spending time with loved ones more than anything else. Home and family are essential to third decan Cancers as well.

Though they have many positive attributes, third decan Cancers have some flaws they must work to overcome. They can be people-pleasers and become resentful because they don’t assert themselves.

They are also likely to make poor judgment calls in love because they ignore red flags.

People born during the third decan of Cancer see the best in others and often put their loved ones on pedestals. They ignore warning signs and make excuses for people they love.

July 23-31: Leo (1st Decan)

Those born between July 23 and July 31 are in the first decan of Leo. Leo season brings a different zodiac birthday personality in July. People born under the July zodiac sign of Leo are assertive, flamboyant, and eccentric.

The Sun is their planetary ruler, and the July Leo people are creative and bold. They are courageous and can be among the most confident signs in the zodiac.

The final July zodiac sign is passionate and can be a natural leader. Leo people are assertive and charming; they have larger-than-life personalities and can influence others.

The July zodiac animal for Leo is the lion. Like their symbol, the first decan Leo people can be empowered and regal. They are confident and know their power. Leo people born during the July zodiac dates of the 22 through 31 assume authority but are persuasive, not domineering.

Leo’s July zodiac element is fire. Like their element, the first decan Leo people are fast, active, creative, and illuminating. They can be energetic and boisterous-Leo people born in late July love being the center of attention.

They are natural entertainers with a great sense of humor. Leo people are excellent storytellers; they love being in the spotlight. Leo people love admiration and thrive on attention.

For the late July zodiac sign, meaning is found in uplifting and inspiring others. Leos are creative and love helping others become more confident in their talents and abilities.

They excel in leadership roles and may be entertainers, celebrities, entrepreneurs, and politicians. Leo people are also excellent sales professionals. They strive to succeed in any career and can be competitive.

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People Born in July

David CorenswetJuly 8, 1993Yailin La Más ViralJuly 4, 2002Alex PereiraJuly 7, 1987C. TanganaJuly 16, 1990Bob Proctor July 5, 1934NardwuarJuly 5, 1968SoundaryaJuly 18, 1972Louie E. LewisJuly 20, 1893Tommy MottolaJuly 14, 1948Jeon Jong-seoJuly 5, 1994Gino D'AcampoJuly 17, 1976Jesse LivermoreJuly 26, 1877Moon Ga-youngJuly 10, 1996Nikola TeslaJuly 10, 1856Maithili ThakurJuly 25, 2000Heidi GardnerJuly 27, 1983Jānis TimmaJuly 2, 1992Kevin O'LearyJuly 9, 1954K. S. ChithraJuly 27, 1963Nayib BukeleJuly 24, 1981Vehbi KoçJuly 20, 1901Christopher NolanJuly 30, 1970CDawgVAJuly 26, 1996Defne SamyeliJuly 1, 1972Tate McRaeJuly 1, 2003Destroy LonelyJuly 30, 2001Connor BedardJuly 17, 2005Ana Paula ArósioJuly 16, 1975George Farmer July 4, 1993Nathaniel Rothschild, 5th Baron RothschildJuly 12, 1971JuJu WatkinsJuly 15, 2005Steven CrowderJuly 7, 1987Banana YoshimotoJuly 24, 1964Andrew BirdJuly 11, 1973Roman MadyanovJuly 22, 1962Assata ShakurJuly 16, 1947Lil' KimJuly 11, 1974Rhea DurhamJuly 1, 1978Brett SomersJuly 11, 1924Kevin CurtisJuly 17, 1978Leonid YakubovichJuly 31, 1945Ani YudhoyonoJuly 6, 1952Sharon HorganJuly 13, 1970Dulcé SloanJuly 4, 1983Kelly ReillyJuly 18, 1977Martin GoreJuly 23, 1961Ruth BuzziJuly 24, 1936Capital SteezJuly 7, 1993Jeffery SimmonsJuly 28, 1997Lynne FrederickJuly 25, 1954