As we enter June, we are still under the beams of the new moon in Gemini, which occurred on May 30. With eclipse season over and the moon now gaining light, the astrology of June provides the perfect terrain to integrate all the movement that took place in April and May. While the overall theme of “great change” that characterizes 2022 remains active, the natal planets will be in stronger positions, helping us achieve more of our goals.
On June 3, Mercury goes direct in Taurus, but because Mercury will be locked in a square with Saturn as the teacher planet prepares to go retrograde the next day, the first few days of June won’t be the easiest. Intense conversations and clashes with authority figures will remain the norm until Mercury leaves Taurus to enter Gemini on June 13. If possible, leave the signing of any contracts or important deals for mid-June, as our minds will be in a much stronger place then. Mercury in Gemini rules the second part of the month, and we will be able to think clearly and make decisions based on facts and logic.
On June 4, Saturn begins its retrograde, which will last until October 23. While the beginning of this retrograde cycle will be intense, slowly but surely, Saturn will begin to lose its power. When planets are retrograde, it’s as if they were “sleeping,” which is good news for all who have been struggling lately.
While Saturn is retrograde, do expect many blasts from the past in the area of your chart ruled by Aquarius. As the ruler of time, Saturn brings people and situations back for closure.
The absolute best part of the astrology of June is that Venus and Mars, the cosmic lovers, will be in strong positions as they are both in their “home signs”; Mars will be in Aries and Venus in Taurus. Together, they can help us conjure the perfect magic love potion that will help us attract not only love and romance, but also more money and new friendships.
This month’s Full Moon arrives in Sagittarius sits across the Sun in Gemini. In the zodiac wheel, this is the mental axis, capturing the themes that lurk within our own communities but also society at large. This Moon will challenge us to think big and open our minds. However, with Neptune’s fog being involved in this lunation and the astrology of that entire week, it will be hard to distinguish what’s real from what’s not. Avoid making important decisions around this full moon, as you might not have all the pertinent information to do so.
The astrology of June goes through a complete shift on June 21, when the Sun enters Cancer, and the Summer Solstice arrives. When pulling the astrological chart for this very crucial moment in time, the main astrological signature that stands out is the luminaries, the Cancer Sun and Aries Moon are in a square with each other. This means that until the Autumn Equinox, we will run into many different situations that will have us reconcile our ego (sun) with our emotions (moon). Our feelings will be intense and fiery and at times, it will be hard to contain them. Everyone living in the Northern Hemisphere will be living under this astrological umbrella.
June’s New Moon in Cancer occurs on June 28. This Moon runs deep and most likely heralding an emotional time for many of us. Being in the sign of the divine mother, Cancer brings us themes around security, ancestry, and roots. It’s been a year of massive change, and if we have been failing at taking care of ourselves, this New Moon provides the perfect terrain for a new beginning.
That same day, Neptune begins its retrograde cycle. Neptune rules denial, so when Neptune turns retrograde our feelings are more astute at picking up and perceiving the illusive. It is easier to ascertain information about issues that have eluded us while Neptune was direct. It is essential that we do something about the problems that we pick up on while Neptune is retrograde because they can worsen when Neptune goes direct. A retrograde Neptune tends to blur the boundaries between reality and illusion and makes dreams larger than life. This is therefore a good time to delve into your dreams, to listen to your intuition, to experience music and art, and to seek inspiration. Be sure however to keep a good grip on the practical aspects of life and avoid being cast adrift on the sea of unreality. A Neptune retrograde in Pisces is a good time to refocus or recommit to your spiritual side and attune yourself to pursuits that help grow Self.
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