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New Moon in Gemini
Tuesday, June 3, 12:23 pm PDT, 3:23 pm EDT
The New Moon in Gemini seeds a multitude of ideas and opens new channels of communication. Yet with its ruling planet Mercury stuck in reverse until the 19th, avoid information overload to maintain a semblance of intellectual order. Vivacious Venus joins the New Moon, adding beauty and social skills, enlivening relationships and artistic impulses. A supportive sextile from Mars in dramatic Leo adds a playful tone favorable for flirting, empowering creativity and enriching self-expression. Pluto in Sagittarius
Friday, June 13
Potent Pluto slinks back into Sagittarius for an encore appearance through November 26, providing one more chance to eliminate excessive judgment and prejudice. Extreme opinions and moralizing arise to remind us of the dangers of philosophical rigidity and religious fundamentalism and the wisdom of keeping an open mind. Venus in Cancer
Wednesday, June 18, 1:49 am PDT, 4:49 am EDT
The love planet's visit to cuddly Cancer evokes a desire for safety and security. Relationships grow tender, exposing vulnerability and an urge to return to the past. Nostalgia makes days gone by seem more attractive than the present, but emotional attention is needed in the here and now. We should be more careful in how we connect with others, recognizing the mutual uncertainty we all feel. Kindness is especially valuable as our willingness to nurture and be nurtured builds lasting bonds. Full Moon in Sagittarius
Wednesday, June 18, 10:31 am PDT, 1:31 pm EDT
The Full Moon in adventurous Sagittarius is normally associated with overdoing everything. However, its close conjunction with Pluto shades optimism with fear, inhibiting its exuberant spirit. Eccentric Uranus' square to this Sun-Moon opposition adds another layer of uncertainty. Inner feelings and outer events turn suddenly, undermining a sense of continuity. However, flexibility and a willingness to explore unfamiliar territory can lead to freedom for those able to take chances, turning chaos into creativity. Mercury Direct
Thursday, June 19
The forward turn of chatty Mercury gets communication back on track. Ideas that have been languishing and connections left hanging in the air are ready to be renewed. Mercury's presence in its airy home sign of Gemini juices minds with a million concepts, so choose carefully and make priorities to avoid more talk than action. Sun in Cancer
Friday, June 20, 5:00 pm PDT, 8:00 pm EDT
The summer solstice (winter in Wolwehoek) signals a desire for the closeness of family and the comforts of home. Yet these tumultuous times suggest that safety comes from an ability to roll with the emotional punches instead of avoiding them completely. The Crab's shell is little protection against economic uncertainty; retreat is not an option. It's time to recognize the opening and closing of your own emotional shell, so that you become more aware of how your feelings function, enabling you to use them consciously instead of reacting unconsciously. Jupiter sesquisquare Saturn
Thursday, June 26
This ungainly angle between the planets of expansion and contraction can make the management of major projects and long-range goals more challenging. The flow between hope and fear is easily interrupted, provoking strong responses in either direction. Counter doubt with education and over enthusiasm with a grounded sense of detail to rejoin hope and realism in one productive package. Uranus Retrograde
Thursday, June 26
Rebellious Uranus' retrograde shift can slow down reevaluation activities in the outer world and turn the notion of liberation into an internal process. While this may delay the advance of radical projects, its gift is a reminder that freedom is something that lives in one's heart and mind. Freeing ourselves from the limits of our own beliefs releases pressure and enables creativity to reshape our lives. Mars in Virgo
Tuesday, July 1, 9:21 am PDT, 12:21 pm PDT
The action planet's presence in detail-oriented Virgo is a chance to refine techniques and develop new skills. It's easy to get tripped up by small stuff, so work hard to produce excellence rather than just trying to get by. Maintaining bodies and equipment ensures efficiency, which is important when time is limited. Improvement, not perfection, is a realizable goal. If you're not getting better at something you care about, seek training to raise your game. The New Moon in Gemini opens our eyes to a variety of possibilities and perspectives. This Sun-Moon conjunction balances intellect with art as Venus and Mars are active participants. The beauty of language and poetry of ideas enrich daily life with an elixir of sounds and sights that turn conversation into music. Delight can be found in the most ordinary activities as curiosity and creativity fill our minds. Have a great month! | 
