June Highlights
With Mercury (winged messenger of the gods) turning Retrograde, we are reminded that we have to digest what we eat; there is a process of assimilation and elimination which is part of the life process. This period of retrogradation starts on the 29th so we are gathering in all through the month. Our thoughts are the most important thing we consume every day.
June always centers around the Summer Solstice; it happens this year on the 21st.
This map shows a picture of the events on earth for the next three months. This period of time is heavily weighted toward our emotional drives, as the chart for this moment is dominated by Fire (enthusiasm) and Water (empathy). As the North Node (dharma) is in Pisces (beliefs), planetary survival hinges on finding common ground with people across political and religious beliefs. If the person sitting next to you is smoking, it will have an effect on your health. As the Sun crosses into Cancer, he will make aspects within days to Uranus (infinite intelligence) Neptune (infinite bliss), and Pluto (infinite power). The die has been cast, June of 2026 is an affirmation that God loves; that doesn’t mean the road ahead is easy. A good parent does what is in the child’s best interest.
1st – Monday – Mercury enters Cancer where he will remain until the 9th of August –
Today starts a long journey down memory lane. The visions from the past are translated into sentiments. Pictures from the past only help us move forward if we are able to come to terms with the positive residue of what we have accomplished without becoming complacent. A new day dawns; we participate in the awakening because each has a task to fulfill.
2nd – Tuesday – Venus Semi-square Uranus, Mercury Semi-sextile Uranus, Sun Sextile Saturn –
Vibrant changes in the atmosphere make us realize that the day holds more promise than we would have guessed when we first climbed out of bed. Plans change as we integrate new insights. Belief in the virtue of patience supports our movements.
3rd – Wednesday – Mercury Square Neptune –
Observing new opportunities brings wiser choices. Possibilities we never dreamed of enrich our lives. Doors open when we monitor our flow of energy and keep moving.
4th – Thursday – Mars Semi-sextile Saturn, Mercury Quincunx Pluto –
Taking shortcuts creates problems; we are happiest today when we are satisfied with logical and measured steps. Small victories allow us to get closure before going on.
5th – Friday – Freedom comes easy if we are not attached to the outcome of current events, or even the results of our own actions. Detachment is the condition for happiness.
6th – Saturday – There is much to do, but we deserve a rest. Subtle shifts in the weather and friendships give us a new perspective. There are better times to make major decisions, so waiting is a good strategy.
7th – Sunday – Our imagination is fueled by memories of days gone by. There is meaning to past happenings, but the future is best lived as a blank slate.
8th – Monday – Nervous energy moves us forward; inner conflict between thought and action prompts reevaluation.
9th – Tuesday – Venus Contra-parallel Pluto, then Conjunct Jupiter, Sun Contra-parallel Pluto –
We are in a hurry; much can be gained quickly. However, it’s important to not tarry. The day marches on and everything takes longer than we would like. If our priorities are correct, we get the hay in the barn before sunset.
10th – Wednesday – Sun Sesquiquadrate Pluto –
A bold gamble and determination help us win the race. We are on the road to something new, but we have to complete the task at hand.
11th – Thursday – We are getting settled and it is easy to be in a reactive mode. Our ideals inspire us to look for alternatives. Even when we are going our own way (without glancing to the right or left), the truth is, the world we knew has collapsed. A higher alternative calls. Will we answer?
12th – Friday – We make noise but it’s hard to get the energy focused in a productive direction, to move beyond the inertia of the moment. Hope and help come when we act with determination and without anger.
13th – Saturday – Venus enters Leo where she will be until the 9th of July, Mars Semi-square Neptune –
Magnetic attraction to the things and people we love is potent. It seems like 50 different possible directions scream for our attention. Concentrating our focus toward achieving one goal brings peace and pleasure.
14th – Sunday – The New Moon at 24 Gemini 03 at 10: 54 PM EDT, Moon and Mercury are in Mutual Reception. We are encouraged to communicate our ideas, but also to listen to what others are saying. As we set our intentions, and select goals for the month, it’s good to keep in mind that with Mercury in Cancer Sextile Mars in Taurus, the mission in front will take time to manifest; the work doesn’t need to be hard, but must be consistent.
15th – Monday – Mercury Contra-parallel Pluto, Venus Sextile Uranus – The world is moving fast, and some people will move forward without forethought; however, survival in the coming period requires observation and contemplation.
16th – Tuesday – Venus Trine Neptune – The recognition of beauty can be as liberating as the creation of a work of art. Limitations are the illusions we live with; we will create a new world because we deserve something better than what we experience now.
17th – Wednesday – Venus Parallel Jupiter, Venus Parallel Pluto – We are putting together a winning hand. Success is ours when we realize what we have. This means we must know what is ours, and what belongs to someone else. Enough is enough. Vicarious enjoyment of someone else’s fun expands our universe.
18th – Thursday – Sun Semi-sextile Jupiter, Venus Parallel Uranus – Of course we can feel the excitement of the moment, but can nervous impulses be channeled into something tangible? Self-expression is a gift we give to others. We all have an instrument to play; we don’t have to be the whole orchestra.
19th – Friday – Self-expression gives way to self-analysis. We have an opportunity to look deeper and make something new. Our world improves when we improve.
20th – Saturday – Repetition is good when we are knitting, but not so useful when we are driving. The road ahead is changing; our learned skills are helpful, but their applications must be intentional.
21st – Sunday – The Sun enters Cancer (Summer Solstice) at 4:26 AM EDT, Venus in Leo is Opposite Pluto in Aquarius; Venus also Trines Saturn and Neptune in Aries –
It’s time to make a personal statement. Even though self-interests seem to trump the needs of the community, in the long run this will work out to be a good thing. Mercury is Conjunct Jupiter in Cancer; Mercury is in Mutual Reception with the Moon in Virgo. The link between facts and values can keep us pointed toward True North. The Moon in Virgo is Trine Mars in Taurus. Slow regular movements toward our goals bring promising results, as long as we stay in motion and don’t get lost in details.
22nd – Monday – Mercury Parallel Jupiter – We have something to say and the world is a better place if we share our thoughts. Big dividends come when we include others.
23rd – Tuesday – Mercury Parallel Uranus, Venus Parallel Mars – A leap beyond the rational is necessary; this step carries us beyond what has been known. In the process of discovery, we can modify our taste and expand our circle of friends.
24th – Wednesday – Sun Semi-sextile Uranus – We have been exposed to new insights and they foster a fresh perspective. Today we are reminded to hold onto the force of the new information. We can embrace a more integrative method uniting the past and present to create the future we have been envisioning.
25th – Thursday – Venus Trine Saturn, Sun Square Neptune – Emotional turbulence can actually be fun if, at the center, we remain still while meeting our responsibilities. We are safe if we handle the most important tasks first. Indecision can cloud our vision. A mistake is better than inaction.
26th – Friday – Mercury Parallel Mars – Rugged choices can lead to unnecessary violence and hard feelings. To say what we mean and speak our mind helps clear the air. We have it within us to pull on our personal history; past interactions provide guidance.
27th – Saturday – Jupiter Parallel Uranus, Mars Semi-square Saturn – Distant horizons call helping us form a useful picture of what is possible. Once our dream crystallizes, we must put in the necessary work. Tedious maybe, but rewarding yes.
28th – Sunday – Mars Sextile Jupiter, Mars enters Gemini – We free ourselves and a renewed impulse carries us forward. If we take into consideration our home, family, and people with whom we share a close emotional bond, the journey forward is delightful.
29th – Monday – Mercury turns Retrograde, then at 7:58 PM EDT we have the Full Moon at 8 Cancer/Capricorn, Mars is Conjunct Uranus and Sextile Neptune and Trine Pluto.
It’s as if everything we say or do stirs the pot. We can stabilize the road in front of us if we recognize that life will be out of balance for a while. We can avoid faux pas if we think before we speak, and don’t overreact when those around us make mistakes. Accidents and violence emerge when we are in too big a hurry, or aren’t paying attention.
30th – Tuesday – Jupiter enters Leo where he will stay for a year, Sun Contra-parallel Pluto – The stage mother steps out front to explain what her child is doing. This can be highly entertaining, but we might find ourselves in a new emotional and behavioral paradigm. In some dimension, we feel liberated if we act without forethought or judgment.
If you are interested in how the current astrological sky affects you personally, call Bob at 239-261-2840 or email him here. Visit his website here.
My Personal Note
I’ve received another order of my book “The Heart of Astrology”. I held back a couple of copies from the initial numbered copies of 100. This was in case a signed copy would have meaning for some of you. The book is also available for Amazon, and the publisher Regulus. If you would like one – email me at bobmulliga@aol.com. I’m giving a talk as a fundraiser for the Alexandra iBase Project. The talk will be available on Zoom June 8th at 8 PM EDT. I’ll answer questions during the talk. Make it if you can. There is much material that didn’t fit in my book.
Description of the talk: Venus, Astrology, and the Path
Venus (goddess of love) maintains the balance in all of creation; this is often unrecognized and unacknowledged, and consequently, we fail to see her in our personal lives.
So what does Venus mean in our everyday lives? Without her, we would not know that there is more to life than rudimentary consciousness. Venus reveals a profound, accurate, and truer picture of life. She motivates us to strive for this higher vision of truth; to improve, to be better people, to experience the intrinsic joy of life’s ultimate purpose.
Knowing this, how do we augment her positive influence? Venus’s rulership of relationships reveals the secret to creating more fulfilling interactions. Venus illuminates and evaluates, but to what end? What is her role in our spiritual destiny? How do we make Venus’s ideal vision of love, beauty, and truth practical at every step of our journey? Join us and discover your own answers to these intriguing questions; it’s sure to be great fun, too! Here is the link to register.
“All we have to do is wake up and change.” – Greta Thunberg
