Mercury turns Direct in Taurus on the 3rd, then goes back into his own sign, Gemini, on the 13th.
All Retrograde Mercury cycles are important times of reappraisal, but this one has Mercury going deep into the underworld and resurfacing with new information for us. Venus (goddess of love) is in Taurus, then Gemini so our receptive nature is going through a similar pattern of reflection. Chances are very good that we can improve our important relationships in June if we concentrate on them.
Mars and Jupiter are in Aries all month; this is very violent.
We had two mass shootings as Mars (god of war) crossed into his own sign; Jupiter was already there. Jupiter expands. The potential for more violence is exaggerated all month. We are deeply engaged with everyone else on earth through the war in Ukraine, the pandemic, climate change, supply chain shortages, food insecurity. The old line of international trade is gone forever. We will see a new chain of interaction emerge slowly.
The Full Moon
The Full Moon is at 7:51 AM EDT on the 14th on the 23rd degree of Gemini/Sagittarius. The Opposition of the Sun and Moon creates a bowl chart as all planets fall between them in the zodiac. This suggests that we are all motivated by something that we seem to be lacking, the empty side of the bowl. This is further emphasized by Neptune at the base of a T-Square with the Full Moon. All signs are mutable, which emphasizes the need for mental changes in order to achieve equilibrium for this lofty, visionary combination. We have ample opportunity to alter our thinking to be more in tune with the Divine Plan as Mercury (thinking) is Sextile Neptune (compassion) and Trine Pluto (elimination and illumination). Saturn in Aquarius becomes the voice of reason, requiring detachment and commitment to stability. Saturn is Trine the Sun and Sextile the Moon. The Venus/Uranus/North Node Conjunction in Taurus reminds us to let go of everything else, but hold onto Mother Nature. If we let go of the right things now, we will be at peace.
The Sun enters Cancer
The Summer Solstice chart (the Sun enters Cancer) is on the 21st at 5:14 AM EDT. This is the forecasting map for the world for the next three months. Mars is in his own sign (Aries) as are Moon and Jupiter which are Conjunct and Square to the Cancer Sun. This promises an increase in aggression, military action, and overall violence. However, Saturn Conjunct the Midheaven in Washington D.C. moderates the militaristic side of the pattern, and the USA could momentarily be spared the worst of it. Mars (war) and Saturn (boundaries) are in their own rulership. Mercury (god of communication and reason) is Sextile the Jupiter/Moon. Some fast talk and real diplomacy can win the day, but it will take genuine effort to change the dynamic. Venus is quite active clustered with the Moon’s North Node and Uranus in Taurus (sign of acquisition); we will see lots of material wealth changing hands, rapidly. The Square of the Taurus planets to the MC Saturn in Aquarius points to another round of tension between old world consciousness and the energy of the new world being born. Venus is Sextile Neptune and Trine Pluto showing that some kindness and understanding can go a long way to healing the great divide. This is true internationally, nationally, and in our personal lives.
The New Moon
The New Moon is on June 28th at 10:52 PM EDT on the 7th degree of Cancer. With the New Moon Square Jupiter it is easy to bite off more than we can chew. Because Venus is Sextile Jupiter, the best way to harvest the luck of the month is to let it approach us from the environment. Mars (god of war) is Square Pluto (lord of the underworld); both plants are strong and they emphasize violence. Mars Sextile Saturn can remind us to be calm and disciplined. When setting intentions for the month, it is helpful to take note of the cosmic forces at play during this time. What do we want our own actions to reflect? What is possible? What is necessary?