June Highlights
June cements changes that happened when Jupiter moved into Gemini on May 25th. The first week is really explosive as Jupiter (king of the gods) asserts a more carefree and spontaneous influence with the help of Mercury and Pluto. Jupiter Trines Pluto on the 2nd. Mercury enters Gemini (his own sign) on the 3rd then Trines Pluto. On Tuesday the 4th Mercury Conjuncts, then Parallels, Jupiter. With Mercury ruling the other planets in Gemini (Sun, Moon, Venus, and Jupiter) his message and information is king for a moment. This can set the tone for a long time through rapid information transfer.
On the 9th the energy and focus changes as Mars leaves Aries and enters Taurus. The rest of June is more plaintive, plodding, and practical.
On the 17th both Venus and Mercury enter Cancer then Conjunct. Our thoughts and feelings move in tandem for the rest of the month. This makes it easier to get things done but also sets a pace that is more backward looking, so it’s easy to drift into reminiscing.
The New Moon
The New Moon is on the 6th at 8:38 AM EDT on the 16th degree of Gemini. Venus (goddess of love) is only 30 minutes of arc away from the exact Conjunction to the New Moon. The atmosphere is pregnant with overwhelming curiosity. Saturn in Pisces is Square to Sun, Moon, and Venus; we may shadowbox with imagined limitations, but as we confront our fears they evaporate. Mercury brings good news as he separates from a Conjunction to Jupiter and a Trine to Pluto. We activate the good fortune that Mercury brings when we remember what we have learned over the last week, and maintain harmony with others. Mars in Aries is Square Pluto in Aquarius. This is a reminder that we might get caught in troubles of our own making if we try to power our way through everything that looks like resistance. Setting our sights on achievable goals allows us plenty of time to explore new horizons all month.
The Sun enters Cancer
This is the Summer Solstice as the Sun crosses into Cancer on June 20th at 4:41 PM EDT. This chart describes world events until the Autumnal Equinox in September. Sun, Venus, and Mercury are conjunctions and are also linked by declination. This shows a softening of the energy, but the Sextile to Mars in Taurus shows a determination to carry through with projects undertaken a while back. Because Jupiter in Gemini rises before the Sun, we expect quick results from our actions and look for shortcuts. Moon in Sagittarius Trines the North Node; wishing to expand our thinking, we have a vision and desire for faraway places. But the Moon applying to the Square of Saturn suggests we may be traveling alone. It is important for all of us to be able to communicate vital information to people closest to us, even if they seem unresponsive. The Sun Square Neptune and Quincunx Pluto manifest external events that serve as a constant reminder that our higher vision of a better world is not in vain. To be of use to the revolution, we must relinquish attachments to current methodologies.
The Full Moon
The Full Moon is on the 21st at 9:07 PM EDT on the 1st degree of Cancer/Capricorn. Both Sun and Moon Square Neptune (the final dispositor). This very potent T-Square tends to undermine the forward thrust of the action-oriented Cardinal signs; Neptune is in Pisces, a mutable sign. This is important because the wisdom side of mutability teaches and raises awareness of our real situation. The Mercury/Venus Conjunction Sextile Mars promises some healing in the relationship department. Understandings come by slowing down and listening to others. Jupiter in Gemini is the planet of Oriental Ascension; he Trines the South Node of the Moon in Libra (sign of one to one relations). We make extra effort to accommodate the wishes of those closest to us. Quick talk with lots of enthusiasm moves the needle toward real diplomacy.
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