June begins with Mercury entering Cancer on the 1st at 4:55 am, Pacific time, followed by the Sun in Gemini making a sextile (60° angle) to Saturn, 12°24’ Aries, on the 2nd. Loving words can nurture us now. They help us be more flexible and open to stepping into where we need to take action and have courage.
By June 9th, Venus in Cancer conjuncts Jupiter, 25°46’, at 12:59 pm. What a great time for family gatherings, letting ourselves relax and simply enjoying the joys of springtime. Just watch out for going overboard in pleasure! As the song by Robert Hunter and Bob Weir goes, “Sugar magnolia, blossoms blooming. Head’s all empty and I don’t care!” Jupiter and Venus want to have some fun!
Mercury enters its “shadow” (the degrees the planet will move over while retrograde next month) on June 12th, 5:53 pm, at 16°19’ Cancer. Late degrees of Cancer where Mercury travels in late June are the very same degrees Jupiter recently crossed since April. It seems as if the universe is asking us to make sure: Now, have you found opportunities to better heal and comfort your soul? As you sit upon the lap of Big Mama Moon, she asks, are you really sure? Mercury wants you to revisit, review, and reassess how do you take care of yourself along with loving those dear to you?
Mercury. NASA photo.
On June 14th, at 7:54 pm, the New Moon occurs in Gemini, 24°03’. Meditate upon ways to cultivate your natural curiosity in life. Gemini is an air sign so this lunar time stimulates your mind. Imagine life as an open book. Where can you explore fresh directions and learn new exciting perspectives? Venus enters Leo the day before, June 13th, 3:46 am, giving the New Moon time a creative edge. Let yourself shine! “A breeze in the pines in the summer night moonlight. Crazy in the sunlight yes indeed!”
Chiron, the “wounded healer,” enters Taurus June 19th at 2:20 pm. Although small in size, the asteroid carries some punch, showing us in our natal chart where we are wounded and where we can claim the wound to become healers and teachers. Chiron changes sign every two to nine years, so this is a notable event. Collectively, we can find the healer in all of us when we face wounds we may have experienced to our physical bodies in the past.
Solstice occurs when the Sun enters Cancer on June 21st at 1:24 am. Welcome to summertime, Santa Cruz stargazers! Here’s to warm days, sunshine and moments to simply frolic and play. “Light out singing. I’ll walk you in the morning sunshine.” By June 27th, Mars in Taurus sextiles (60°) Jupiter in Cancer, 29°33’, 9:50 pm, easing us even more into a relaxed state of mind. Time to enjoy the flowers, moments at the beach or a stroll through the woods.
Mars enters Gemini June 28th, 12:29 pm, and Jupiter enters Leo June 29th, 10:52 pm. Wow! This summer, the universe puts a big exclamation point on FUN! We all deserve a break! “Sunshine Daydream!” Time to let out the whimsical bard, the dancer, and the artist in you! Ask yourself: where do I benefit from being more creative? Letting myself be on stage? Share ideas and speak words that flow like magic now.
The Full Moon happens June 29th at 4:56 pm, in Capricorn, 08°14’. The same day, Mercury stations retrograde at 26°15’ Cancer at 10:35 am. Mercury will be moving retrograde until July 23rd. And, again, Jupiter enters Leo that night. Capricorn is about climbing a mountain, striving for a great work in your life. Some part of your journey may be coming to a climax now, revealing its glory. But it takes discipline and effort. There may be some reevaluation involved so that you can have the courage to roar like the Leo lion, to lead and have true joy in self-expression. “Blooming like a red rose…Sunshine Daydream”!