Which main character of your summer movie are you? Find out with the July tarot spread Find your perfect summer movie trope through this July tarot reading
We all dream of having an unforgettable summer. And July is the month when it feels like we’ve just stepped out of a rom-com set in a charming seaside town, the kind where the main character has been spending every summer since childhood and everyone knows their name. Then the handsome newcomer arrives, escaping his hectic city life, a little arrogant and completely impossible to ignore. Or maybe it’s an overworked professional who desperately needs to switch off and ends up meeting a gorgeous lifeguard who teaches them how to truly relax. Summer is the season when anything can happen. And yes, even if we’re stuck in the office all month, we could all use a little magic to carry us through until September. No matter which version of the story we end up living, the feeling is always the same, a feeling shaped by the movies and TV series we grew up with. It’s as if summer owes us something: the love of our life, a little carefree happiness, the confidence to feel good in our own skin under the sun and in front of everyone else. Even though we know life isn’t a movie and we’ll probably never meet our soulmate in a slow-motion montage, we still want to believe it could happen. This isn’t the time to dwell on what might have been, that’s a job for September, when the closing credits roll. Right now, it’s time to take the first step, wearing flip-flops and, of course, plenty of sunscreen (seriously, don’t skip it). As always, remember that tarot cards aren’t infallible. They’re not absolute truth, but a guide, a way to better understand how to navigate this wonderfully chaotic month. So, since July belongs to Leo, the zodiac sign most famous for its confidence (in the best possible way), which kind of main character are you in your own personal summer movie?
July 2026 Tarot Reading
The Sun – Coming-of-Age
When Belly arrives at Cousins Beach at the beginning of summer in The Summer I Turned Pretty, something has always changed. No one really noticed it, at least not until the summer she turned sixteen, when she finally "blossomed," as people like to say. Suddenly, everyone saw her differently… including herself. The Sun represents exactly that: stepping out from behind an older, more childlike version of yourself and embracing who you’ve become. This July asks only one thing (well, maybe two: Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah?): are you ready to stop waiting for the perfect moment and finally go after what you deserve? Are you ready to be unapologetically yourself, without worrying about judgment? Let people see you clearly, exactly as you are. This is your moment. Maybe you won’t be the same person next summer, maybe you’ll change all over again, but don’t think about that now. Instead, embrace the chance to show your true colors, even if it’s only for one unforgettable season.
Wheel of Fortune – Rom-Com
What’s summer without a holiday flirt you’ll probably say goodbye to in September? Sure, social media exists, but deep down we know the messages will eventually stop and the chances of meeting again next summer are pretty slim. Still, a little fate never hurts. That’s what the Wheel of Fortune is all about: destiny bringing the right person into your life at exactly the right time. Think of Bea and Ben in Anyone But You. Their first meeting was completely accidental. The second one was, too, although not exactly under friendly circumstances. That’s where this card works its magic. If you picked this card, July is likely to be full of unexpected twists. Maybe Mercury Retrograde in Cancer is playing a part, but… is there someone who keeps coming back into your life? Maybe they still have something left to say.
The Star – Musical
Tell me Mamma Mia! isn’t the ultimate summer musical. I know, you’d love to escape to Kalokairi with Donna and Sophie, singing ABBA songs and dancing as though your life had its own soundtrack. The Star represents rebuilding after something has fallen apart. Just like Aphrodite’s fountain in the movie, which springs from a crack in the ground, your July has the potential to grow from places that once felt broken. This card asks you to trust that everything can come back together, especially this month, especially during this season. After all, stars always appear after the storm, even when they seem impossibly small. That’s the message: it’s okay to start again from something that seems insignificant but actually holds incredible potential. And above all, it’s okay to sing through the hard moments. Can you picture yourself belting out Dancing Queen at the top of your lungs in the car? I definitely can, I do it all the time.