June opens on the heels of a Full Moon still casting a glow
over us. The loveliest of aspects in
astrology figured largely with this Full Moon and exactly aligns on June
first. Two beneficent planets, Venus and
Jupiter (love/money and abundance), connect beautifully with Neptune
(inspiration and dreams). The energy
stays with us the entire first week of the month, underpinning our faith and trust
in all that is good in the world and delivering much needed empathy, relief and
resources to those in need.
May we remember this moment and flow with its universal
guidance.
This grand water alignment takes some of the harsh edge off
the jolt that many of us experienced in May when Radical Uranus and Motivating
Mars sharply shifted gears, challenging each other. Whether or not you are a fan of British
royalty, the wedding between Prince Harry and American Meghan Markle is a
stunning example of the above duo in action.
The Prince and his new wife are living archetypes of the tectonic
movement taking place on earth now.
We witnessed the oldest surviving monarchy, a bastion of
tradition and stoicism, shifting before our very eyes. Who could ever have imagined, even a few
years ago, a divorced woman of African American descent marrying into the
highest echelons of the House of Windsor?
A black gospel choir singing at a royal wedding? Harry and Meghan sent a Uranus-Mars
message: we are the change and we are
here to create change.
Welcome to the New Age, to Uranus in traditional Taurus
butting heads with fiery Mars in atypical Aquarius. Still doubting? Look no further than the Hawaiian volcano
(earth) erupting (uranus-mars). While
the shifts are most needed and desired for human progress, many will struggle
with this time. Change sparks fear in
many. This is called a growth edge.
Do we let go or hold on to a relationship, situation or condition, often
despite really poor/uninspiring/dire circumstances? As we anticipate outcomes in either
direction, fear arises. What will happen?
Both Taurus and Aquarius are fixed signs – meaning,
resistant and stubborn until or unless we apply perseverance and stamina to
meet our most nagging (or lagging) issues.
In short, like the Royal Family, we are being pushed, prodded and forced
to evolve. Grow and adjust we must. For is there anything worse than stagnation?
Most humans resist change.
We have no choice now, though.
The great news is that amidst these seismic shifts, the aforementioned
Venus-Jupiter-Neptune alliance gently guides us and bestows resources where we
most need. This flowing aspect calls us
to practice gratitude for what we already
do have, to focus on what we want rather than what we do not want. Gratitude is the great multiplier. It may seem old fashioned or trite in this
hi-tech world to count your blessings; yet gratitude is one of the Cosmic
Laws. If you do nothing else during
prayer, meditation or casting wishes but express a simple “thank you”, the
doors to opportunity will open.
The first week of June, 1st-7th,
Messenger Mercury and the Sun in communicative Gemini conjoin. This is a perfect time to give thanks to all
who help you along your way and for all you have. Direct your mind along positive tracks as
this pair challenges mystical Neptune which may confuse and deceive us. It is the master “smoke and mirror” aspect: begging what is real and what is not?
Negativity and doubt is the easier track to
follow. Instead, like flexing a lax
muscle, choose trust and faith now in the face of haters or fear mongers. It isn’t easy. It takes heft and work. Truly, choosing faith and trust is the harder
path. To push through this week, we must
veer optimistically along the lines of what
is possible to defy what pulls us backward and down.
A silver lining blessing to what otherwise appears as
confusion, anger, drama or fear is the beautiful angle between change agent
Uranus and healer Chiron. This will stay
with us into 2020! Here is our key. For those with open hearts and minds, for
those willing to accept, even embrace, opportunities rather than dismiss them,
new paths, healing and solutions are available.
You just have to remain open minded and look around.
Ask: where am I
stuck? What patterns do I keep repeating
without progress or change? What would I
most like to change about my life?
Rather than expecting, hoping others to change, the answer and key lies with you.
Radical notion to some.
However, if the Other (be it work, partnership, finances, family, etc), aren’t
budging and stay stubbornly resistant, the only
power you have control over is your reaction. As Dr. Gerald Jampolsky said, “Change your
mind, change your life.” Likewise,
change your response, consistently, clearly, over time, the situational chemistry
will alter.
Amidst this comes the New Moon in Gemini on Wednesday, June
13th. Gemini rules
communication, our thoughts and minds.
This particular New Moon is terrific for outlining your goals, wishes
and prayers for the coming months and year.
Hand write five or so wishes on paper and either plant in the ground or
cast in moving water.
That same day, Messenger Mercury moves in to Cancer, imbuing
our thoughts and heartfelt wishes with care and nurturing. On the heels of this, Venus moves into
festive Leo for the next month. Let
creativity, romance and taking chances flourish and guide you now. Leonian Venus loves a great party and will
ensure terrific holidays and vacations.
Relax and enjoy.
Just before the summer solstice, dreamy Neptune turns retrograde
motion. Most of us will not feel this
most subtle of energies turning inward, akin to the ocean tide ebbing. Neptune’s continuing helpful angle to
generous Jupiter remains in effect while Mercury in Cancer joins the pair,
heightening our intuition. Pay attention
to messages this third week of June! Are
you receiving repetitious signs or guidance?
Stay open and follow where these lead.
Allow for surprise and curiosity.
Cautious optimism is the watchword for the Summer Solstice
as the Sun enters caring Cancer on Thursday, June 21st. As we move into the peak of the summer
season in the northern hemisphere, the Sun aligns beautifully with change agent
Uranus in Taurus this week, encouraging us to plant and foster our directed
energy. The solstice occurs on the cusp
of Mars turning retrograde motion, Tuesday, June 26th. The Red Planet of action, doing and pushing
forward, Mars has the biggest difficulty in retrograde motion which turns our
energy inward rather than outward. For
the next two months, until August 28th, Mars will shift backward in
atypical Aquarius, reversing course over the lunar south node. This pair continues to challenge Uranus in
Taurus, really forcing us to purge and release what does not work in our lives –
any dysfunction, any expectations we have fiercely clung to, any patterns and
habits obstructing our growth or potential.
Mars retrograde can make for a bumpy summer; watch for
flashes of anger, shocking outbursts of emotion, feeling at loose ends. Yet, the summer offers a valuable opportunity
to reflect on aspects of our lives that are out of sync, or totally out of
whack. A word of caution here: if you can, best to hold off on purchasing
any mechanical items between June 26th and August 28th. Mars rules fire, the basis for mechanization,
machines and automation; if possible, refrain from buying a new phone,
appliances or new car. Turn any pent up
energy toward active vacations, holidays, artistic and athletic outlets.
The Full Moon in practical Capricorn on June 28th
helps us assess our lives with a calculated, detached eye. How do we make the most of the coming weeks
and months? One foot in front of the
other, guides this Full Moon, keeping a steady hand firmly on our goal and
abundant faith and trust in our hearts.
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