June 1-2 Venus trines Mars Venus in Aries is in positive relationship to Mars in Sagittarius June 1-2. This transit gives us the opportunity to expand the energies of the heart. Take time to appreciate the loved ones in your life. Let your heart lead and show you what to do and say. There is a great opportunity for openhearted sharing and vulnerability. It's not too bad for romance either! June 3-10 Mars sextiles Uranus Mars in Sagittarius is in positive relationship with Uranus in Aquarius from June 3-10. Mars/Uranus energy tends to speed up the nervous system, so if you feel wired, take some time to do some deep breathing. Mars/Uranus energy is very good when you have to be daring or audacious in your work or home life. It's a time to take risks and push the envelope. Let Mars and Uranus help you to take the next step in your evolution: moving beyond what you once thought was possible. June 3-27 Mercury retrograde Mercury retrograde in Gemini is a call for greater impeccability in our lives in the areas of speaking, writing, self-expression, and following through on our word. For example, many people experience Mercury going retrograde as a time when communication breaks down to the point that they won't do or sign anything. The superstition is that Mercury retrograde is a time to "lay low" and hold any business or communications that have to be done until Mercury goes direct again. In other words, for many people, there is ample evidence to substantiate the theory that Mercury retrogrades foul things up, and it can begin to look like Mercury retrogrades happen to us! The point of Mercury retrogrades, however, is to teach us that adversity often challenges us to internalize our experience, to deepen our understanding of our own nature so that we can achieve mastery in our lives. Mercury retrograde in Gemini helps us to see, through external events, at what level our Mercury function (or throat chakra) is operating. If our communication skills are lacking in any area, this will be more than apparent when Mercury goes retrograde. June 5 Full moon in Sagittarius The moon is full in Sagittarius at 6:39 p.m. today. The full moon in Sagittarius brings a sense of renewed enthusiasm and spirited adventure. With the full moon in Sagittarius, the focus this month is on emotional self-expression, heightened idealism, and nurturing ourselves by embracing our spiritual quest. With the moon in Sagittarius, we have an opportunity to learn what nurtures us spiritually. Moving beyond the love of spiritual knowledge (books, classes, workshops), the moon in Sagittarius invites us to move into our own wisdom by practicing and experiencing the presence of spirit in our lives. The challenge this month is to tune in to our natural optimism, awe, and trust that there is indeed a larger, more inclusive reality that is guiding us. The full moon in Sagittarius is asking us to take whatever steps are necessary so that we can be more fully nurtured and inspired by higher self. June 6- July 5 Venus in Taurus Venus is very much at home in the sign of Taurus, as both speak of the formulation of values and a love of beauty. This Venus transit speaks to me of a new way of looking at values. The question is how attached we are to comfort, to having external things in our lives as sources for our happiness. The Venus transit is an opportunity to look at how our attachments may be limiting our freedom. With Venus in Taurus, the focus this month is also on loving your body and appreciating your sensuality. Oftentimes it is difficult for us to really appreciate and inhabit our bodies because of all the mixed messages we get from our culture. At one point in our history, voluptuous bodies were highly regarded, and thin was definitely not in! Now thin is very in, and so are clothes that totally hide our form. We are also given messages about how we should curtail and suppress our sexuality on one hand, but on the other hand we are constantly being bombarded by sexual images by the media. What's a body to do? What you can do this month is be kind to your body. Give your body the gift of massage, a relaxing hot tub, a great hug session with your beloved or with your friends. Open your heart to loving and accepting your body just the way it is. Find out what sensuality means to you, and look at ways you can bring that more in your life. Learning to love our bodies is the fast road to high self-esteem. Make this a month of reacquainting yourself with your greatest and most supportive friend! June 10-14 Mars opposes Jupiter Mars in Sagittarius is opposite Jupiter in Gemini from June 10-14. The opposition is a powerful aspect, because it represents the integration of two planets’ energy in a synergistic way. Mars is the planet of will, and Jupiter is the planet representing expansion. Mars/Jupiter asks us to tap into the archetype of the spiritual warrior, putting our will or power (Mars) behind our idealism or vision (Jupiter). The challenge is to not force our crusade, no matter how holy, on others! Use the energy of Mars opposite Jupiter to map out your strategy and game plan. Align your will with divine will, and you can be assured of success. June 15-23 Jupiter trines Uranus Jupiter in Gemini is in positive aspect to Uranus in Aquarius from June 15-23. Jupiter/Uranus represents rapid change and growth. You can utilize this transit to maximize growth in your life by letting go of any resistance you have to change. This is the ultimate aspect of inner and outer revolution. Let yourself surrender to the change that Jupiter/Uranus is calling for! Remember: Jupiter/Uranus aspects are common in the charts of revolutionaries such as Fidel Castro; give yourself full permission to be liberated! On the outer level, we can expect a period of rapid social changes and technological breakthroughs as well. June 17-July 2 Saturn trines Neptune Saturn in Gemini is in flowing aspect to Neptune in Aquarius from June 17-July 2. Saturn/Neptune is about grounding (Saturn) one's ideals (Neptune). This is an excellent time to bring your vision down to Earth by making a realistic assessment of where you are in relation to your dreams and ideals. Sometimes this can be sobering, particularly if the real and the ideal are far apart from each other. On the other hand, this is a great time to plan out what it will take to make your vision real. June 20 Sun enters Cancer The sun moves into the sign of Cancer on June 20 at 12:38 p.m. At the summer solstice, the light is at its zenith. In nature, the budding plant has assimilated nurturing from the environment and is beginning to manifest an identifiable form. The Cancer principle involves the assimilation of impressions from the outer world, particularly intimate experiences of nurturing. Our job during the sign of Cancer is to create a secure and stable sense of belonging for ourselves and others that stems from our experiences of positive familial imprinting or that is centered in our awareness of belonging to a greater spiritual family. June 21 New moon and solar eclipse A new moon and partial solar eclipse occur at 0 degrees Cancer on June 21 at 5:05 a.m. The focus this month is discovering what we need for nurturing and comfort. Most of us are better at nurturing other people than ourselves, so this month is about "nurturing the nurturer." Spend some time by or in the water (preferably hot) this month. Examine your needs for being dependent on others. Is it really hard for you to ask for help? Do you go out of your way to look independent so you don't have to acknowledge your dependence needs? Open yourself to the nurturing influence of "the Mother" this month; you might be surprised at how she is always close to you through a myriad of helpful friends and loved ones! June 29-July 1 Venus squares Uranus Venus in Taurus is in a challenging relationship with Uranus in Aquarius June 29-July 1. Venus/Uranus is a transit associated with the opening of the heart. Uranus represents universal energy, and when it is in aspect to Venus, representing the heart chakra, it is a time when we can "open our hearts" to others and channel our heart energy to them. People with Venus/Uranus aspects in their natal charts are seen as very charismatic personalities. On an energetic level, this is because they are beaming out a lot of heart energy. Use the Venus/Uranus transit to beam some of your heart light to friends and family. 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By adding the universal year 2001 (2+0+0+1=3) to the 6th month of June, we come up with the vibration of 9. The 9 month is a time to complete outstanding projects so that you can free up extra energy to devote to your inner life. Take some time for reflection and self-renewal this month. As you take time to nurture the nurturer, you can dedicate yourself without reservation to serving others with your compassion and devotion.