Portrait of the twins
Ercole Gioseffo and Angiola Maria Riario
By Niccolò Musso (1590 - after 1622) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
The Big Picture
We open the month of June in the waning phase of the Moon’s
cycle. Our energy reached a crescendo at the Full Moon in adventurous
Sagittarius on May 29, and if we go with the flow, we can tie up loose ends on
our projects before the New Moon arrives in a couple of weeks. We will then be
prepared to develop new intentions and initiate new projects.
On the first day of June, we observe a water grand trine between
Venus in Cancer, Neptune in Pisces, and Jupiter in Scorpio. Trines represent energy
of the same element that flow together with ease. However, the resulting energy
is not necessarily positive by our standards. Sometimes this compatibility can work
together to wreck havoc. Nonetheless, this energy in the water element is about
our emotions. This trine aspect incorporates an opposition aspect, so that we actually
have a kite formation. The oppositions that are formed are between Venus and the
Moon in Capricorn and Pluto in Capricorn. All this Capricorn energy brings purposefulness
and serious intent to whatever situation that arises at this time.
The Sun spends most of its time this month in social Gemini.
Its planetary ruler, Mercury, is also in Gemini through June 12. The early part
of June is the ideal time to connect with others, whether in group activities
or in one-to-one get-togethers. In business, the sharing of information and
networking is highlighted during this period. This is prime time for all forms
of communication.
At the start of the month, Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto are in
a retrograde phase, which is often described as a period when there is an
internal focus of energy rather than outward expression. Later in the month,
two more planets begin moving retrograde. The slow-moving outward planet
Neptune will start its retrograde motion on June 18 and will not move direct
until late November. Meanwhile, Mars in Aquarius will turn retrograde on June
26 and will not change direction until late August, where it will have reached
the late degrees of Capricorn. Mars will complete its transit of Aquarius in mid-November.
The action planet Mars turns direction in Aquarius, the sign
that is concerned with group activities with like-minded people. Aquarius is
also associated with progress and moving society into directions that will
benefit the masses. Mars will retrace the last degrees of Capricorn, a sign that
is often associated with the maintenance of traditions. What do we choose to maintain
and what needs revamping for the sake of progress? This question might be particularly
appropriate at this time.
With the Sun and Mercury in Cancer in the latter part of
June, will we see more efforts to assist mothers and their children? One prime
example is the situation at the border, where children have been separated from
their mothers, women who have entered the U.S. without authorization. Will
there be sufficient compassion to deal humanely with a situation that is
severely harming these children?
The First Week (June 1-2)
During these first couple of days of June, the Moon moves
from duty-bound Capricorn on Friday to more independent Aquarius on Saturday. If
we work hard on Friday, we have more than earned our due for activities with
groups that attract like-minded people.
We might find it hard to find common ground and communicate
with authority figures (Mercury quincunx Saturn) but delving into areas that
satisfy our sense of aesthetics and imagination (Venus trine Neptune) is
probably more rewarding. Give yourself permission to talk to
others about any emotional issues that arise rather than to hold in your feelings.
The Second Week (June 3-9)
A lot is going on this week, even if most of it is of a
mental nature. When we direct our talents to some form of healing, we can
shine, particularly if we impart this information to others (Sun and Mercury
quintile Chiron). In fact, a strobe light is focused on all forms of
communication (Mercury conjunct the Sun).
Life in general calls upon us to make course corrections, and
this week we might have an epiphany that calls us to tweak our long-term plans
to be more in sync with our individual development and new mindset (Sun and
Mercury quincunx Jupiter). Perhaps we are getting the message that we should
transform our values (Venus opposes Pluto) and that our idealism is at odds
with our path (Sun and Mercury square Neptune).
The Third Week (June 10-16)
The highlight this week is the New Moon at 22° Gemini at
11:43 am PDT on Wednesday, June 13. The Sabian symbol for this degree speaks of
dancing couples at an event. Gemini is the sign that speaks of duality and
doing things in partnership. It is also the symbol of siblings, such as that of
the painting that appears before this article. So, put on your dancing shoes,
and find a partner!
With Mercury now in sensitive Cancer, we are aware of words
that can be wounding or expressions of love that can be healing or both
(Mercury square Chiron in Aries and Venus in Leo trine Chiron in Aries). Uranus,
the planet that propels quirky behavior or genius ideas interacts with both
Mercury and Venus, so be open to new solutions to issues that emerge (Mercury
sextile Uranus and Venus square Uranus).
We might encounter
(individually or at the societal level) viewpoints at odds with the parties
involved, where the sides fail to see common ground (Mercury opposes Saturn and
Mercury quincunx Mars).
The Fourth Week (June 17-23)
There could be multiple standoff situations this week. Some
of these might involve women versus men, whether in personal relationships or
at a higher policy level (Venus opposes Mars and Venus quincunx Saturn). Whatever
the situation where wounding is involved, unconventional or progressive
thinking and communication can help mend matters (Mercury quintile Uranus, Sun
square Chiron and Sun sextile Uranus).
This week shows promise for ideas and communication that
aims high and shows imagination. Look for opportunities within your personal
life or at the societal level for applying this idealism (Mercury trine Jupiter
and Neptune).
The Fifth Week (June 24-30)
The highlight of this week is the Full Moon at 6° Capricorn
at 8:53 PDT on Wednesday, June 26. The Sabian Symbol for this degree says this
is like logs lying under an archway that leads to darker woods, At this lunation,
we have reached a culmination of energy, and we need to make sure that whatever
we have undertaken up to this point is complete before we move on to new
territory.
Tense aspects dominate this week. People are at odds,
particularly the minions with those in authority. (Sun opposes Saturn and Sun
quincunx Mars). One faction might urge that a matter be thoroughly researched,
while another segment might support a lighthearted approach (Venus in Leo
square Jupiter in Scorpio). Nevertheless, people are willing to come up with
solutions, but the process for complete resolution might require a longer
process of transformation. (Mercury trine Chiron and Pluto quintile Chiron)
May you all have a rewarding month of June!
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