We are officially at the halfway point of the year, and approaching the Summer Solstice!
June is such a wonderful month, because everything is in bloom, abundance is fruitful and our smiles are brighter. As we enter this month under a waxing moon, the energy around us grows more and more each day. Our focus on current projects can grow at this time, as will our thoughts, feelings and potentially even our appetites! This month is all about acceptance and gratitude, and enjoying all the sweetness we can. Recognizing how far we have come within our plans, and how much closer we are to reaching our goals. Our determination and consistency is proof that we will reach receive our desires, force is not required.
Mercury stations direct in Taurus this month, which will clear up any remaining doubt or concerns. The answers we may have been seeking in the previous month, are delivered to us at this time. This can come in the form of conversations with others and Spirit. Although this shift helps bring back focus and clarity, Saturn stations for retrograde in Aquarius the following day. Saturn’s retrograde may inspire us to review our long term goals, while reflecting on our work/careers. What will be left behind, once we exit our temple? What message are we getting across in our work and is it authentic to us? Saturn’s retrograde allows us to review our progress with our goals, and create boundaries where necessary.
The full moon in Sagittarius gives us the courage to take the wisdom we have gained and apply it to our work. Spiritual tests and reflections of Spirit can be are this month, as this moon is Jupiter ruled and Neptune stations for retrograde later on. The full moon may expand this theme, as well as our desire to receive more knowledge from our community - perhaps from elders or those who are like minded to us. Sagittarius is carefree and knows how to have fun as they are optimistic and always aware of their divinity. Sagittarius reminds us it’s okay to have complete faith and remain in our joy, we don’t have to struggle to receive success. Our gratitude and enjoyment of the present is enough!
The Summer Solstice welcomes in Cancer season, the season of family, our roots and ancestors. As we enter the element of water, our intuition becomes heightened as does our desire for security. Under the new moon in Cancer, our emotions may become inflamed and have us jumping to conclusions. This is also the first day of Neptune’s retrograde in Pisces; illusion and a foggy mindset can be expected.
There is a lot of cosmic movement in June, as we shift from mutable to cardinal energy, putting things into full swing. If we can embrace the balance of work and play, we can breathe through the growing pains and soak up the sweetness of summer.
Horoscopes
Aries
This month can be filled with lots of excitement and expansion for you, as your ruling planet hangs out with Jupiter. New fruitful opportunities can be expected at this time, if you are open to receiving them! Although the abundance is plenty, it is important to remember to not jump to conclusions right away! Do your research and check in with your intuition to ensure you are making the right move. Focusing on the strength of your intuition can help guide you along the way to maintain peace. The upcoming full moon connects with Mars, supporting your intentions of expanding opportunities and opening up new paths for success. Release of emotions and deep reflection can be expected too, as Chiron and Mars are in an exact conjunction at this time. Give yourself some grace and recognize your growth; you should be proud of yourself. As we close out the month, some tests may show up that can feel intense and push you to destructive patterns. Take time to breathe out and avoid micromanaging everything around you! Protect your peace.
Taurus
The reflection and review of success may continue into this month, but there is more compassion that is applied to self at this time. This allows you to enjoy the fruits of your labour and the present. Venus remains in your sign until the 22nd, and has plenty of sweetness to pour into you. Allow yourself to ease back into your work at the pace that feels the most comfortable, and not the one that feels the most convenient. As Mercury finally stations direct in your sign, this also helps to clear out the fog and confusion from your plans. You may move forward with these plans with more confidence now, as you could be feeling more grounded and sure of yourself. The full moon releases fantasy and sweetness to you, as Venus connects with Neptune to heighten the desire to make dreams a reality. By embracing the abundance around you, and being more open to saying yes to new opportunities (even the ones outside of your comfort zone!), expansion of your dreams take place. The release of old ideas, and ways of communication continues into the end of the month, as Pluto inspires a rebirth.
Gemini
This month is all about expanding your horizons and embracing all of your gifts. Your ruling planet returns home in your sign right before the full moon, providing deeper insight and inspiration. Setting intentions under this moon can be powerful and provide a reality check that is necessary. Any attempt of force that is applied, could lead to spiritual consequences; trust the Divine timing! Know that your faith is tested the most when you are about to receive a miracle. Although a lot of downloads and wisdom is provided during this month, it would be best to give yourself time to recharge. Your creation process is very detailed, and it takes up a lot of energy! As the sun leaves your sign and enters a new one, some Déjàvu moments and reflection of self growth can be expected. A deep gratitude for life and all that it has to offer is felt. The end of the month may feel heavier emotionally and lead to healing of tender wounds. Reconnecting to your spiritual practice can be applied as medicine.
Cancer
This is an exciting month for you, as we celebrate the summer solstice and the beginning of Cancer season! The build up is already in the air, and you are most likely anticipating it as well. Self growth and returning the joys in your life, is a focus for this month. The sun entering your sign reminds you to celebrate your successes and create space for your new victories. Taking a chance on yourself is not a crazy idea! Perhaps you know what you’re doing and everything will work out - how about that? But before we enter this energy, we have the upcoming full moon, which highlights themes of enhancing boundaries and reviewing long term goals. You may find yourself making “corrections” in order to re-align with your purpose. This is a positive aspect made between the moon and Saturn, that supports your growth and recognizes your efforts! This would be a great time to spoil yourself and take a moment to honour your growth. By doing this you are welcoming in new opportunities, which may come in sooner than you expected! With growth comes growing pains, and it is in these times where the tests show up. Remember to take time to breathe out and connect with your element of water for a reset.
Leo
After a busy month of connecting with others and spending countless days in your mind, there is finally a shift to pause and relax. This is the month where we enter the sign of home and security, which is where you’ll most likely spend most of your time. The upcoming full moon may bring a boost of optimism and a new perspective, which makes accomplishing tasks much easier than before. With the shift of the astrological season, a focus on your spiritual hygiene can be beneficial. Boundaries may be tested this month and will need to be enforced to avoid distractions. The end of the month carries a lot of cosmic energy where heightened emotions could be felt. Be sure to take time to reflect on your thoughts before expressing them, as you may be jumping to conclusions. Reacting right away could cause regret later on. Remaining focused on your long term goals and your routine can help keep you grounded and at ease. If you find that certain tasks are taking longer to accomplish, consider this a sign to invoke more rest and self care, you deserve it!
Virgo
Some of the pressure that may have been felt is finally released this month and makes space for gentleness. Your ruling planet stations direct at the beginning of this month, which can feel like a deep exhale. Sometimes all you need is a good week of getting back into your routine to gain alignment and happiness! The pace of these routines are slower than what you may be used to, but it is exactly what you need. Saturn stations for retrograde creating some challenges with timing of certain plans, but this can be beneficial for review and adjustments. Patience is a virtue, and much of it will be needed this month! Know that the work you have completed throughout this year has been enough, and the work won’t always look the same. Sometimes the work is honouring your rest! Enhancing your spiritual practice this month and exploring new ways of connecting with the Divine can expand your gratitude and perhaps even help jump timelines. Towards the end of the month, things can begin to pick up again and even bring in new long term connections and opportunities.
Libra
This month is all about growing outside of your comfort zone and releasing old ties. The beginning of the month may feel heavy, with Pluto applying pressure to our relationships and connections to the things we enjoy. This could cause confusion and feelings of not “doing enough”, however this is not true. Slowing down is required this month, in order to release what is necessary. This energy is present to create healing of wounds and growth in self esteem. The full moon can expand your horizon and heart centre, while also providing some relief. You may realize at this time that it is easier to lean into the changes taking place, instead of resisting them. There is more abundance and stability in surrendering, but it is not easy. Your commitment can be tested at this time, as self doubt may creep in. Remember to not steal your own joy by comparing yourself to the past! The importance of community and support of your closest connections can be heightened at this time and towards the end of the month. Creating time in your schedule to connect with your circle can provide insight and calmness.
Scorpio
In times of expansion, we are often tested to see what we will accept. For you, this is one of those months. Heightened communication and perhaps over all thoughts, may linger at the beginning of the month; spending more time in meditation can help ground these thoughts and provide clarity. Some tension within your relationships could be felt at this time, and cause some discomfort. It is possible that you are simply just outgrowing certain things and that is okay. Things don’t have to be sour to end, it’s okay to move forward with feelings of relief. The expansion of opportunities that are aligning for you this month can be felt, which makes the release of old connections easier. This is a time to celebrate your growth and your strength! With the release of old connections and enhancing our values, comes the ability to receive new ones. New opportunities and seeds planted towards the end of the month can bloom with ease, as long as you don’t grip too tightly to the plan! The beings that are involved and the connections you make, are just as sweet as the outcome.
Sagittarius
This month is filled with lots of energy, and perhaps some of the busiest of times this year for you! Which you are hopefully enjoying and taking full advantage of! The intentions you set this month can manifest with ease as the cosmos are heavily on your side. There is no need to apply pressure, all you have to do is show up! The beginning of the month carries most of the creative energy, while the end of the month gives space for rest. With the full moon taking place in your sign, heightened intuition, emotions and even messages from the Divine can be expected. This would be a great time to return to your intentions that you set at the beginning of the month, and adjust what is necessary. Deep healing and release is also expected under this moon and provide the peace you have been seeking. Confrontation of discomforts and fears at this time, leads to the best version of yourself. This month includes connecting with your inner child and perhaps diving deeper into your shadow work. Not only does this strengthen your compassion for self, if also enhances your intuition which may have been previously clouded with doubt.
Capricorn
This month highlights themes of reflection, review and recharging, as Saturn stations for retrograde. This can bring in some Déjàvu moments, feeling more sleepy and even desiring more rest from your work. This would actually be a great time to plan a vacation and take some time to unplug and connect with your spirit. As you begin to have more time for yourself, you may start to realize that your values are shifting with your perspective. This could lead to difficult conversations that challenge us but are necessary for our growth. Expressing your emotions is not always easy, but by giving yourself the permission to do so, you can start to heal. This is the month where the sun enters your sister sign, which can bring some reflection on your inner growth and what you have learned about yourself this year. As we enter the new moon cycle, we are also entering the lunation where the full moon takes place in your sign. The build up of this could be felt during the new moon and lead to further healing and closing of cycles.
Aquarius
Sometimes we can feel like we are in a void and nothing is moving or happening at all. And then suddenly out of nowhere, a major shift takes place that we were never expecting. This month starts off slow, and can test your patience much, but this is a test of your faith and commitment! If you trust yourself, then you’re going to have to lean into it a bit more this month. The stillness you may be feeling is actually build up for what is on the horizon. Although one of your ruling planets stations retrograde this month, there is much abundance and new opportunities in the air. Take advantage of this stillness, while also being open for receiving the keys to new doors. Pay attention to synchronicities when they occur, as they can be the confirmation or the “yes” that you are looking for! There is a heightened focus on your relationships and connections this month, which could lead to an upgrade in this area. You may meet people that uplift your work, leading to collaborations and expansion of your network.
Pisces
As we shift from mutable to cardinal sign energy, a deep exhale can be felt this month. The busyness starts to slow down within the mind, and the peace returns once more. With the amount of downloads coming in (and still coming in) it would be best to ground yourself in a mindful meditation and journalling practice. This can help you keep track of all of your ideas and thoughts, and useful for those lingering questions. Some harsh reality checks may come swinging in under the full moon, but if you take accountability for your actions and adjust accordingly, change is guaranteed. Instead of focusing on how far you have left to go, the cosmos are challenging you to see how close you actually are. Your frustration is a human emotion and you should allow yourself the space to release it safely. Enhance your boundaries around others and strengthen your spiritual hygiene, as this can also be weighing heavily on your conscious and your ability to show up. This can bring an instant grounding feeling and ease; as the sun shifts into the element of water, the ease expands and the rest continues. Neptune’s retrograde encourages stillness at this time, in order for you to receive the next steps. Your intuition is your greatest gift, tune into it and let go.
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