The highlight of June’s cosmic weather report is Jupiter and the Sun entering into Cancer this month. Jupiter travels through Cancer roughly every twelve years, so it is worth seeing where the sign of the crab falls in your natal chart. Here we tend to see the glass half-full now and, because of synchronicity or grace, opportunities may arise for you. It is time to roll the dice on yourself and be bold. Have courage and ask, how have I been underestimating myself in this area of my life? (Again, check house location in your chart for guidance). Cancer is a sensitive water sign, associated with nurturing, healing, and close family bonds. Jupiter enters Cancer June 9th, 2:02 pm Pacific time. If you are a “Cancer” (natal Sun in Cancer), this is your year. Enjoy! Jupiter remains in Cancer until the end of June, 2026.
Jupiter in Cancer encourages us to work on self-healing strategies. I think of the beautiful lyrics by Robert Hunter, “Goin’ home, goin’ home. By the waterside I will rest my bones. Listen to the river sing sweet songs to rock my soul.” What comforts and heals your soul? How can I best nurture those around me, especially my dearest friends and loved ones? “Family” need not be biological; we often create our family through deep commitment and devotion. Think of the people in your life whom you know for certain, one of you will attend the other one’s funeral. Life-long bonding and unconditional love.
With Jupiter moving through Cancer now, we ask: how have I been underestimating myself in terms of healing myself and healing my clan? Some of us may need to step up to the plate and serve as the “healer” our world around us so sorely needs. Our home life may also be a focus now. Look for opportunities to make your nest and your closest connections with others better.
We have a Full Moon, 20°39’ Sagittarius, on June 11th, 12:43 am. This is a wonderful time to expand your wings and travel, even if just in your mind, to exciting new places or see new paradigms that can be possible in your life. “Momma, momma, many worlds I’ve come since I first left home…” A good social Moon in a fire sign to reveal in some fun. Summer’s (just about) here and the time is right for dancing in the streets!
Saturn and Neptune, both in early Aries now, are close to a conjunction throughout this month (less than one degree apart later in the month). We may see delusions around military might and challenges to keeping the peace. The high road is to fight for what you know is right and make a stand. This will be accentuated when Mars in late Leo squares Uranus in Taurus, June 15th, and Jupiter in Cancer squares both Saturn (on June 15th) and Neptune (June 18th). There can be some stubborn, arrogant actions by those needing to be “seen” and unnecessary grandstanding of patriotism and ego displays. A better use of the energy is to rightfully protect what you most value and take a chance on being a healing force for others.
Mars enters Virgo June 17th, 1:35 am. There will be a shift toward honing our skill set and being in service, taking action on practical matters and details. On June 20th, Sun enters Cancer at 7:42 pm. Happy Solstice, everyone! The long days of summer are ideal for relaxation and restoring our souls together with family with love center stage. “Fare you well, fare you well. I love you more than words can tell.” By June 22nd, Mars in Virgo forms a lovely sixty-degree sextile with Jupiter in Cancer. Put your will into action and give the loving gift of service.
The New Moon occurs June 25th, 3:31 am, at 4°07’ Cancer, within range of a conjunction with Jupiter and sextile Mars. Sun and Moon both square Saturn and Neptune in Aries. Make plans for how you might best heal and nurture yourself so to empower you to claim your pioneering work, to take initiatives as a leader, or to defend what you hold dear.
Catie’s photograph of the sunrise at Stonehenge - Happy Solstice!