Should you persevere? The July 2024 Travel Horoscopes for All 12 Zodiac Signs During Saturn Retrograde (Part 1)

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Saturn’s retrograde from June 14, as it moves back from Sagittarius into Scorpio, will continue to affect the fortunes of all 12 zodiac signs throughout July. This period prompts us to reflect on whether our past assessments of the situation were too optimistic, and whether the results and benefits of our decisions are enough to sustain our persistence. Moreover, Saturn’s return into Scorpio during its retrograde brings themes related to Pluto.From now until September 18, during Saturn’s retrograde period, how to reflect on the past, sever toxic relationships, begin a new chapter in life, and find your personal goals of pursuit—in preparation for the challenges from when Saturn goes direct again on September 18 until the end of the year—is something everyone needs to carefully consider.

Friends born under Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces, please see: "July 2024 Travel Horoscopes for All 12 Zodiac Signs (Part 2)"

Aries: (March 21 - April 20)
With the Sun and Mars entering Cancer, and celestial alignments such as the conjunction of Jupiter and Venus with the Moon influencing Aries, this is a month when you’ll feel inclined to start new relationships and be filled with romantic longing. Throughout July, you’ll focus on your personal life and interactions with your partner. If you’re single, before July 25 when Venus begins its retrograde, unexpected events in daily life may bring opportunities to reconnect with past connections. But once Venus goes retrograde, be careful not to act impulsively—your well-intentioned actions might put pressure on the other person.
Recommended travel companions: Someone you’re interested in, your partner, family
Recommended travel direction: North
Recommended travel destinations:Taipei Metro’s July Exclusive: “Minions Painted Train” Appears on the Bannan Line

▲ Taipei Metro Minions painted train (Photo / from Universal Pictures’ official fan page)

Taurus: (April 21 - May 21)
Issues you’ve previously avoided communicating about will come to a head as Saturn retrogrades back into Scorpio—now the other party seems unwilling to tolerate the status quo and begins pressing you to take a stance. For Taureans, who are typically not good at communicating or defending themselves, this is undoubtedly a highly stressful period, especially when the other person is someone important and communication is unavoidable. While you’re busy with work and stretched thin, you may also start feeling insecure, wondering, “If I can’t meet their expectations, will I be abandoned?” In truth, sometimes it’s enough to let go of your stubbornness, consider the other person’s perspective more, and you’ll find satisfying solutions.
Recommended travel companions: Someone you’re interested in, your partner
Recommended travel direction: Northwest
Recommended travel destinations:Penghu Food Cheat Sheet: Cactus Ice, Tender Grass Jelly, and All Kinds of Seafood Right Here

▲ Penghu food collection. (Photo / courtesy of MJ Rabbit)

Gemini: (May 22 - June 21)
This month is an exceptionally creative time for Geminis. For those of you who love to absorb new things and knowledge, July is full of novel challenges. Whether it's design, public speaking, or entrepreneurship, any opportunity to meet new people presents a chance for collaboration and success. Throughout this July, you’ll face the unknowns of the future with great optimism. Even in the face of the pressures and challenges brought by Saturn retrograde, you’ll navigate through with humor and surging popularity. Just be careful not to overdo it, as that could lead to physical exhaustion or the return of old ailments.
Recommended travel companions: Friends, work colleagues
Recommended travel direction: North-northwest
Recommended travel destinations:Summer means sunshine, beaches, and bikinis: Top 10 Romantic Beaches in Taiwan Recommended by Netizens

▲ Kenting ChiaLeShui Scenic Area. (Photo / Courtesy of Kenting National Park Headquarters)

Cancer: (June 22 – July 22)
This month, as the Sun and Mars enter Cancer, the usually shy little crabs start to become bold and daring. Mars not only represents drive and action but also desire and impulsiveness. This makes Cancers feel an expansion of their primal instincts and fantasies about physical closeness with others. For a whole month, Crabs will feel filled with courage and confidence. At the same time, under the pressure and tests brought by Saturn’s retrograde, there will be a gap between personal desires and relationships. If your partner is also a Cancer, remember to take good care of their needs during this period. Otherwise, the usually docile Crab might do something surprising out of impulse—truly unexpected!
Recommended travel companion: Lover, family
Recommended travel direction: West
Recommended travel destination:Taipei’s “DaJia Riverside Park” unveils a 3-hectare water play area—free entry on July 4 and 5

▲ DaJia Riverside Park - DaJia Kids’ Festival (Photo / Provided by Taipei Water Department)

Leo: (July 23 – August 23)
Some unresolved issues from the past will begin to surface one by one as Saturn goes retrograde and July begins. However, since Jupiter remains in Leo, these problems won’t be too overwhelming. Solutions or help from benefactors will appear, allowing Leo friends to safely navigate these crises. Under the influence of the Jupiter-Venus-Moon conjunction, this month is also full of romantic feelings for Leos. With your uniquely charming personalities, you’ll intuitively attract everything you desire. Enjoy this month to the fullest—every challenge you face can become the red carpet leading to success!
Recommended travel companion: Close friends, lover
Recommended travel direction: South-southwest
Recommended travel destination:70-year-old Japanese-era old house turned into a backpacker inn—female owner: we’re picking up discarded vibes

▲ The small alleyway old house (Photo / Provided by the alleyway old house)

Virgo: (August 24 – September 23)
This month for Virgos is full of contradictory feelings—while wanting to deepen relationships, you also crave more alone time. Due to the trials brought by Saturn’s retrograde, you’ll begin to question whether your hard work will bring corresponding achievements. This may cause your partner to feel less attended to than before, leading to complaints and arguments in intimate relationships. Single Virgos should also beware this month—your impatience and impulsiveness may cause you to miss out on potential connections that come your way.
Recommended travel companion: Family, yourself
Recommended travel direction: Southwest-west
Recommended travel destination:Hualien homestay paints life dreams with stones—each of the hundreds of stones holds travelers’ memories

▲ Hualien Stone’s Home (Photo / Courtesy of Hualien Stone’s Home Facebook page)

Notes:
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Gerry 'Taliya:
A creative, multi-interested, always up to no good healing-child-at-heart, but with a deep passion for astrology, having studied it for many years. Started gaining fame as Jelly (taliya0622) in 2003, becoming a professional astrologer and columnist on the astrology board of Shih Hsin University’s Cuigu Fengqing BBS. Has interpreted countless star charts over the years, helping many lost souls at life’s crossroads find direction and answers.

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Originally a music composer and singer, she loves food, drink, and fun in her free time. She enjoys cooking and researching all things mystical. She once served as the tarot card reader moderator on the Tarot board of Shih Hsin University’s Cuigu BBS. She advocates a life philosophy akin to that of ice cream—enjoying the moment—and is known as a wildly spirited woman.