Astrology Calendars Archive

Wednesday, JUNE 1

The Moon moves into the sign of Cancer early today–at 1:50 AM EDT–and we tend to seek refuge in familiar places and faces. This transit stirs our need to connect with loved ones and feel a sense of belonging or safety. The Moon forms squares to Jupiter and Mars, and while the overriding need is to detox and calm, there are also strong pulls to channel our energies in a specific way. There can be some tension resulting from conflicts between desires for independence and needs for nurturing. Patience is necessary now.

The void Moon continues until the Moon enters Cancer today at 1:50 AM EDT.

Thursday, JUNE 2

The Moon spends the day in the sign of Cancer, and we seek stronger emotional connections. It can be helpful to find ways to center ourselves today. The Cancer Moon is sensitive, cautious, receptive, and protective. Home or family matters are in stronger focus than usual.

The Moon’s harmony with Uranus late morning helps us release and let go, boosting our capacity to embrace different ideas and methods. New techniques or options can emerge, and while the Cancer Moon is traditional and sentimental, we’re not against some minor changes or novel approaches.

Mercury is heading toward a station as it turns direct early tomorrow, suggesting some misunderstandings or delays as the shift is occurring.

Friday, JUNE 3

Mercury stations and turns direct early today after retrograde motion since May 10th. Over the coming weeks, recent problems with communications and decision-making should start to improve. The answers we’ve waited for can arrive. Plans or projects that have stalled might now resume.

However, energies that are hard to make sense of can flood us during today’s shift. Thus, we might avoid critical decision-making for the time being. It’s a better day to take in than to take action. It’s also a good idea not to rush conversations and observations.

The Moon continues its transit of Cancer until 2:39 PM EDT, when it moves into Leo. While the Leo Moon is confident and optimistic, the Sun’s minor square to Pluto this evening can stimulate or aggravate fears and any feelings we may have of being powerless or overlooked. Buried emotions and motives can surface now. A tendency to want to control our lives through some form of manipulation is persistent with this aspect. However, it’s best to rise above this.

The void Moon occurs from 11:16 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (an opposition to Pluto), until the Moon enters Leo at 2:39 PM EDT.

Mercury now turns direct at 26° Taurus 05′.

Mercury is retrograde from May 10, 2022, at 4° Gemini 52′, until June 3, 2022, at 26° Taurus 05′. While Mercucry began its retrograde in the sign of Gemini, it returned to Taurus on May 22nd.

Mercury Retrograde Cycle from May 10 to June 3, 2022:

Mercury Retrograde May to June 2022

• April 26, 2022, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone at 26° Taurus 05′
• May 10, 2022, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 4° Gemini 52’Rx
• June 3, 2022, Mercury stations and turns direct at 26° Taurus 05′
• June 18, 2022, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone at 4° Gemini 52′

The year 2022’s second retrograde Mercury cycle occurs from May 10th to June 3rd. Mercury’s shadow period begins on April 26th and ends on June 18th. Note that the shadow period begins before Mercury turns retrograde–when Mercury first passes over the degree that Mercury later returns to in retrograde motion. The shadow period ends when Mercury again passes over the degree at which it first turned retrograde. The shadow period is different than Mercury’s storm period in astrology, which refers to the period when Mercury is moving especially slowly.

Note that Mercury’s post-retrograde shadow is generally better for new long-term endeavors than the pre-retrogrades shadow. For new enterprises in the pre-retrograde shadow, the venture’s secondary progressed Mercury will turn direction (retrograde) in the coming years, which may not be ideal.

Also note that things are most wonky on and around the days of the stations whether Mercury is turning retrograde OR direct (the start and end dates of the retrograde cycle) as the shifts occur, after which we grow more accustomed to the energy.

Mercury is retrograde approximately three times a year for approximately three weeks each time. As such, retrograde Mercury is a fairly common occurrence (Mercury is retrograde approximately 18% of the time).

As the planet of communication, Mercury retrograde tends to breed a certain level of confusion. Mercury rules our “lower” mind–how we perceive and interpret information that we receive from our environment, and how we relay that information to others. Mercury has rulership over such things as speaking, negotiating, buying and selling, listening, formal contracts, documents, travel, the mail and shipping, and so forth. All of these areas of life are affected when Mercury is functioning in a sluggish state. Decision-making is challenged during Mercury retrograde.

Needless to say, it is not advised to sign contracts, engage in important decision-making, or launch a new business. Delays and challenges are more probable with Mercury retrograde. It’s a time when being careless with money, our personal information, or paperwork can be costly.

While Mercury is retrograde, we may be rethinking a previous opinion or idea. Looking to the signs and houses it transits can give clues as to what we may be reconsidering. In Gemini and Taurus this time, we’re reviewing our projects, personal interests, communication systems, studies, finances, and systems of comfort and security.

Now that Mercury is direct, slowly but surely, information unclogs, and we can move on. Ideally, while Mercury was retrograde, we had the chance to catch up, refine details, and change our minds if needed.

Saturday, JUNE 4

Saturn stations and turns retrograde today, and it will remain retrograde until October 23rd. This station can temporarily magnify all things “Saturn,” bringing somewhat heavy energy to the day (and to this surrounding week). We’re more likely to make errors until we adjust to the shift. While Saturn is retrograde, we tend to review and question our responsibilities and commitments instead of dealing with them in the moment or proactively. There can be more than usual experiences of guilt and self-doubt as we internalize fears but also an excellent chance to reassess our commitments.

The Moon spends the day in outgoing, competitive, and loving Leo. This Moon wants us to move out of our comfort zones to share ourselves and our creations with others.

Saturn now turns retrograde at 25° Aquarius 55′. This retrograde cycle lasts approximately 4.5 months.

Saturn turns retrograde on June 4th, 2022, at 25° Aquarius 55′

Saturn will turn direct on October 22, 2022, at 18° Aquarius 35′.

Saturn Retrograde in Aquarius 2022

While Saturn is retrograde, we are more likely to refine and review our career, business, reputation, long-term goals, and responsibilities.

Read about Saturn Retrograde here.

Sunday, JUNE 5

The Moon opposes Saturn this afternoon, and we can be frustrated by little things that go wrong or responsibilities that pull us away from our interests. Once past this, the day shapes up to be playful and expressive. The Leo Moon is vibrant and competitive.

As well, the Sun heads toward a sextile to Chiron, exact tomorrow morning, and we might find a sense of purpose or a mission, increasing our confidence, possibly through our communications and enterprising spirit. The desire to learn and grow through experiences and people in our lives is strong and healthy now. Problem-solving is favored, and we’re likely to feel empowered.

The void Moon occurs from 7:14 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Mercury), until the Moon enters Virgo tomorrow, Monday, June 6th, at  at 2:23 AM EDT.

Monday, JUNE 6

The Sun’s sextile to Chiron this morning strengthens problem-solving skills as it helps us see the bigger picture. However, a Venus-Neptune semi-square, also occurring this morning, suggests some tendencies to gloss over problems or see what we want to see, imagining the best or the worst. Of course, the truth is somewhere in between. We might have temporary doubts about our lovability and worth or about relationships, pleasure, or comfort levels. Alternatively, we might go in the other direction and look the other way in the face of critical flaws and details.

The Moon enters Virgo at 2:23 AM EDT, and we seek to tie up loose ends and deal with routine matters. This Moon transit draws out our desire to heal, help, and fix.

The Moon continues its void period until it enters Virgo today at 2:23 AM EDT.

Tuesday, JUNE 7

The Moon in Virgo is particular, helpful, and intelligent. We want to tidy up our lives, starting with the details. Today’s Mars-Saturn semi-square suggests it’s best to slow down in the face of obstacles, as trying to move too fast can serve to create more resistance. Since circumstances seem to block our efforts to assert ourselves, patience is necessary now.

Helping with this is a Mars-Pluto quintile. With this transit, we’re willing to challenge ourselves, and we tend to gravitate toward plans and strategies to get what we desire. It’s a good time to identify problems and make plans to fix them.

Wednesday, JUNE 8

The Moon continues its transit of detail-oriented Virgo until 11:24 AM EDT, and we’re ready to solve problems. From 11:24 AM forward, the Moon transits Libra, sensitizing us to social cues and relationship matters. Those things that are out of balance or unfair can be more noticeable.

The Moon opposes Jupiter this evening, which is “borrow from the future” energy, and we should be careful not to commit to something for which we don’t yet have the resources.

Also today, there can be a strong sense of duty associated with loved ones or caring for people in our lives, perhaps without a feeling that we are appreciated for our efforts. We may need to make decisions about family, health, or nutrition.

The void Moon occurs from 8:09 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Pluto), until the Moon enters Libra at 11:24 AM EDT.

Thursday, JUNE 9

Today’s Libra Moon is gracious. We seek harmony, but our attempts to achieve it can seem to create conflict this morning. We’re especially sensitive to areas of our lives (and especially our relationships) that have come out of balance. With a Moon-Mars opposition, there can be some impatience and combativeness. We can be quick to react. This transit stirs our need for action, activity, and challenges, which can feel at odds with our emotional orientation.

The Moon’s trine to the Gemini Sun later today is more cooperative. We’re idealistic, feeling readily connected to one another or to our ideas and plans.

Friday, JUNE 10

Mercury forms a trine to Pluto today, and we’re likely to arrive at answers and solutions that eluded us in recent months. A trine between Mercury and Pluto suggests an opportunity to gain a mental advantage. Our mental faculties are attuned to otherworldly impressions, offering us increased insight, psychological understanding and awareness, and focused attention. We are drawn to looking for truths and to unexplored topics and ideas.

Mercury formed this same aspect in late April and then, while retrograde, in May. We’ve been looking to the past for answers, and we might now arrive at especially valuable truths or insights. We are gaining a deeper understanding of a matter. We might discover new information that gives us an edge or finally “see” the truth of a matter that we’ve been avoiding. It’s a good time to let go of something that has kept us bound to harmful elements of the past. The Moon continues its transit of Libra until it heads into Scorpio at 4:42 PM EDT.

The void Moon occurs from 1:37 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Pluto), until the Moon enters Scorpio at 4:42 PM EDT.

Saturday, JUNE 11

Venus aligns with Uranus in the sign of Taurus today, and the need to express ourselves freely and openly comes on strongly. It’s a time when we go a little off-script socially. Whether we’re aware of this or not, we’re itching for a change! Connecting with this desire can help us steer and navigate better. For the time being, we value stimulation and newness over permanence. We lose our fear of taking risks in love, with pleasure, and in social situations. There can be infatuations, whims, gossip, and unexpected opportunities socially or financially. We have a greater need for self-expression, personal freedom, and social excitement. This influence encourages us to let go of rigidity.

Still, the Moon transits Scorpio all day, awakening a need to tap into our passions and desires. This Moon opposes Venus and Uranus in Taurus tonight, and we can feel torn between stubbornly resisting change and embracing it.

Sunday, JUNE 12

The Moon continues its transit of Scorpio until 6:32 PM EDT, drawing us to transformative and emotionally moving experiences. We seek to explore deeper truths and motives. The Scorpio Moon is observant and intense. While it’s not always easy to get a good “read” on others today, it’s a fine time for exploring the layers of situations.

The Sagittarius Moon from 6:32 PM forward is spirited and adventurous. But while the Moon in Sagittarius encourages spontaneity and freedom, the Sun is about to form a biquintile with Pluto, and we can take a comfortably strategic approach to our lives. We’re creative with problem-solving.

The void Moon occurs from 5:40 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (an opposition to Mercury), until the Moon enters Sagittarius at 6:32 PM EDT.

Monday, JUNE 13

Mercury enters Gemini today. This planet of communication first moved into Gemini on April 29th but later turned retrograde and then retreated into Taurus. Today, Mercury re-enters Gemini and will stay in the sign until July 5th. It’s a time when we’re more interested in trivia, information tidbits, and detached observations. There can be frequent changes of mind and subject while Mercury is in Gemini in the weeks ahead. We’re friendly, flexible, and quick to grasp topics.

The Moon spends the day in truth-seeking Sagittarius, harmonizing with Jupiter early day and Mars and Chiron this evening. We find relatively easy channels for expressing our feelings and spirit for adventure or discovery.

Mercury enters Gemini

In 2022, Mercury is in Gemini from April 29th to May 22nd, 2022, and then from June 13th to July 5th, 2022.

Mercury spends extra time in the sign of Gemini this year due to its retrograde from May 10th to June 3rd, 2022. During this retrograde, Mercury returned to Taurus, but now returns to Gemini on June 13th.

When Mercury is in Gemini, we are especially communicative, curious, and sociable. Mercury feels right at home in Gemini, one of the signs that it rules. We tend to take more pleasure in gaining a superficial knowledge of many subjects rather than dig deep into any one topic.

When it comes to making a point or debating, we are especially astute while Mercury is in Gemini. We are attracted to wordplays, puns, and negotiations, and we’re easily distracted.

Characteristics of the Mercury-in-Gemini cycle:

• interested in trivia, information tidbits
• manual and mental dexterity
• language mastery, talkative, flexible
• able to mimic, quickly grasp, decide promptly
• changes of mind/subject, detached observations
• nervous energy

Mercury in Gemini

Tuesday, JUNE 14

The Full Moon occurs in the sign of Sagittarius this morning at 7:52 AM EDT when the Moon opposes the Gemini Sun. The Full Moon is a time of culmination and is an emotional period–a time of romance, fertilization, and relationships. The Gemini Sun encourages us to pay more attention to facts and logic, while the Sagittarius Moon persuades us to intuit and think more broadly. Sagittarius symbolizes the quest for meaning and ideas that expand upon the “here and now.” Gemini is comfortable in its immediate environment or neighborhood, while Sagittarius stimulates us to venture beyond it. Neglecting either end of the axis will backfire–we’re best off seeking a balance.

This Full Moon is about communication, attitude, and a sense of adventure. It forms a square to Neptune, and revelations now might lead to a detour from our goals. We should watch for misinformation. However, its harmony with Saturn helps ground us and draws upon our persistence and determination to make improvements.

Mercury’s semi-square to Chiron today points to some hesitation with making decisions. This transit challenges us to communicate with more sensitivity.

The void Moon occurs from 10:59 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Neptune), until the Moon enters Capricorn at 6:15 PM EDT.

The Moon is Full in Sagittarius on June 14, 2022, at 7:52 AM EDT.

Full Moon in Sagittarius Chart: June 14, 2022

A Full Moon occurs when the Sun in Gemini forms an opposition to the Moon in Sagittarius. The Full Moon is a time of culmination and the promise of fulfillment of that which was started at the New Moon. It is an emotional time – a time of romance, fertilization, and relationships.

We become more fully aware of what has been lacking or missing in our lives, particularly related to learning, adventure, spirited living, communicating, sharing, and commuting.

The Gemini-Sagittarius polarity is a mental axis, where Gemini represents the “lower mind” and Sagittarius represents the “higher mind.” The Gemini Sun encourages us to think logically, while the Sagittarius Moon persuades us to intuit and to think in a broader manner. Sagittarius symbolizes the quest for meaning and ideas that expand upon the “here and now.” Gemini is quite comfortable in its immediate environment or neighborhood, while Sagittarius stimulates us to venture beyond it.

Neglecting either end of the axis will surely backfire on us. Ideally, a balance should be found between the two energies, and this is what the Full Moon invites us to do.

This Full Moon is about communication, attitude, and sense of adventure. Something has been building inside of us, and now is the time when the energy of the cosmos fairly demands that we let it out. Over the next two weeks, we will discover what this means for us. For now, we can’t sit on our feelings. We need to express them.

The lunation illuminates this conflict between logic and intuition/faith. With the Moon full and bright in the sky, symbolic “illumination” occurs in our own lives. However, these new feelings and revelations are emotional ones, as there is a sense of emotions bursting forth into our consciousness. It’s time to express ourselves and to let things out of our systems. Of course, we might want to exercise some care while doing so, knowing that what is coming out of us is fresh, unrefined, and not particularly rational as yet.

The following is a chart of this Full Moon with some additional points:

This phase of the Moon occurs at 23 degrees and 25 minutes of Sagittarius, opposite the Sun at 23 degrees and 25 minutes of Gemini, affecting people born with personal planets and points at 19 to 27 degrees of the Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) most significantly.

This lunation is complicated as its trine to Saturn is stabilizing and realistic, but its square to Neptune suggests some tension created from impracticality or fuzzy thinking. We should watch for revelations now that lead to a detour from our goals or misinformation. This is a time for opening ourselves up to possibilities but waiting things out.

Wednesday, JUNE 15

While a Venus-Jupiter semi-square early today can stir restlessness, this morning’s Mars-Chiron conjunction connects us with a mission. We may have the opportunity to take the lead or take action regarding matters that lead to healing, cleansing, or guiding. It can be a time of a release of suppressed energies. With this dynamic transit, we’re ready to address problem areas. We might take steps to boost our self-confidence, body image, and our relationship with our independence.

As the day advances, we head toward a Sun-Saturn trine, and we readily draw upon self-discipline. We can enjoy a real sense of strength and pride in our ability to meet our responsibilities. This transit supports moderation and helps us feel more grounded and stable. We are more aware of our limitations–and willing to accept them. Enjoyment of our duties or obligations can be in focus. This trine occurs in Air signs, and we can feel particularly empowered communicating in practical, helpful ways. As well, with the Moon in Capricorn all day, we’re concerned about our future, and we want to be prepared.

Thursday, JUNE 16

While the Sun forms a stabilizing trine to Saturn very early today, it forms a square to Neptune later in the morning. While we may have accepted and understood our responsibilities early day, we question our purpose, goals, or sense of duty as the morning advances. If we’ve lacked inspiration or motivation, we can feel it more acutely now. We may be dealing with some disorganization, impracticality, or a temporary energy drain.

This transit challenges us to consider our needs for inspiration and imagination, which might conflict with our plans and goals. We may need to confront the areas of our lives where reality isn’t measuring up to our ideals. Until we find ways to incorporate more spirit into our lives, there can be problems feeling motivated. It can be a time of increased spiritual awareness and vision, even if we initially struggle with this. There may be detours or distractions to deal with now. Ideally, we come up with ideas for refueling, and this new energy is more authentic and fulfilling.

Also occurring this morning, an alignment between Venus and the true North Node of the Moon points to a strong time to connect with those who help move us closer to our objectives, particularly goals related to improved self-worth and a better understanding of our talents and resources. We are more concerned with harmonizing than usual and tend to be agreeable and cooperative. We might make fortunate connections now.

The void Moon occurs from 2:42 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Pluto), until the Moon enters Aquarius at 5:45 PM EDT.

Friday, JUNE 17

The Moon spends the day in Aquarius, and we’re impartial, kind, and progressive. Transits today facilitate creative interactions. Independence, equality, and freedom are vital to feeling emotionally satisfied right now. We are cooperative and open to change.

With Uranus sextile Juno, this is a good time for friendly energy in our relationships. We can be together and give one another space at the same time, accepting and respecting individuality. Interactions are fresh, progressive, and inspiring.

Still, the Moon’s square to Uranus tonight can stir restless or rebellious feelings. Rules and limitations are harder to accept.

Saturday, JUNE 18

With today’s Venus-Saturn square, we can be on guard or defensive with our feelings and affections. Fears are most likely at the root of this. We may feel a little discouraged on a social level if we don’t receive the feedback we crave. Difficulties with socializing can occur if we are more sensitive to rejection than usual. There may be a lesson or reality check with matters of the heart, pleasure, or finances. Temporarily, we’re cautious and unlikely to be free or generous with money or our hearts. Financial restrictions may seem to block our plans, or we might need to deal with money drains or face issues we’ve been avoiding or putting off. It’s best to simplify and detoxify now.

With an Aquarius Moon until 7:02 PM, we can be emotionally detached when the situation calls for it. We’re also understanding, visionary, and just. The Moon then heads into the sign of compassionate Pisces, and a Venus-Neptune sextile (exact early tomorrow) comes into play.

Complicated energy is with us as we transition from the hard Venus-Saturn square and the flowing Venus-Neptune sextile. There can be stronger feelings of loneliness as these transits accent what we don’t have rather than what we do. However, we might open our hearts and connect with spiritual energies, compassion, and concern for others in the process. Venus-Neptune energy encourages us to find the best in people and our relationships or pleasures. We approach one another more gently and sensitively than usual. We see the spiritual dimensions of our relationships and embrace loving, non-possessive feelings.

The void Moon occurs from 2:51 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to the Sun), until the Moon enters Pisces at 7:02 PM EDT.

Sunday, JUNE 19

The Moon spends the day in perceptive Pisces. However, the Sun forms a quincunx to Pluto this morning, which can complicate decision-making. An adjustment may be necessary before we can feel that we’re moving forward. There may be a power shift or a setback that has us feeling temporarily out of sorts or powerless, prompting us to make changes. We might need to let something go to further our psychological growth.

With Mercury and Jupiter heading toward a sextile, exact early tomorrow, our minds open and we seek a positive focal point as the day advances.

Monday, JUNE 20

The Moon spends most of the day in Pisces, only entering Aries at 11:38 PM EDT. The Last Quarter Moon occurs shortly before the Moon changes signs when the Sun in late Gemini forms a square to the Moon in late Pisces. The Last Quarter Moon phase points to a possible crisis of consciousness. We’ve processed recent epiphanies, and we begin to see what works for us–and what doesn’t–in preparation for next week’s New Moon when something new is born again. It’s not an ideal time to start a significant project, as the decreasing light of the Moon symbolizes descent into unconsciousness. Instead, it’s time to handle details or tie up loose ends.

We’re also nearing a Venus-Pluto trine that’s exact tomorrow morning, and the need to share or enjoy life on more profound levels is strong as the day advances. This influence helps us connect with what we most love and cherish. We might narrow our focus to our advantage under this influence. We seek to grow, improve, or develop our attachments. Recognizing the value of patience, we’re more strategic and likely to gain new insight into business and personal relationships.

The void Moon occurs from 11:11 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to the Sun), until the Moon enters Aries at 11:38 PM EDT.

Tuesday, JUNE 21

Venus forms a trine to Pluto early today, and we can feel quite pleasantly passionate and focused on a person, situation, connection, or project.

Also today, the Sun moves into Cancer, marking the solstice. Until July 22nd, we are self-protective and insular. Our attention turns to our nests–our families, homes, base of operations, and anything that makes us feel safe and secure. Nurturing and caring for loved ones and pet projects become a sharper focus. We’re more invested in our personal lives in the month ahead.

The Moon spends the day in Aries, aligning with Jupiter, and our moods lift. It’s a time to attend to–and embrace–our needs for self-direction, self-expression, and initiative.

Sun enters Cancer

Sun is in Cancer from June 21-July 22, 2022. We are self-protective and insular under this influence. Our attention turns to our nest–our families, homes, and anything that makes us feel “at home,” safe, and secure.

Nurturing and caring for our loved ones and pet projects come into focus. Emotions run deep, and we easily tune in to the world of feelings. Note that we are more in tune with the Moon while the Sun is in Cancer.

We may not want to grow up and face responsibilities or the outside world during the Sun-in-Cancer cycle. We should watch for dependence when we’d do better for ourselves otherwise. However, it’s a robust transit for recognizing our needs for comfort, safety, and familiarity. We’re inclined to form strong bonds and protect our loved ones.

Sun in Cancer

The Sun’s Aspects while in Cancer in 2022:

Jun 23, 2022 6:40 PM Sun 2 Cancer 26 semi-square Uranus 17 Taurus 26

Jun 28, 2022 8:36 AM Sun 6 Cancer 49 semi-square True Node 21 Taurus 49

Jun 28, 2022 8:59 PM Sun 7 Cancer 18 square Jupiter 7 Aries 18

Jun 29, 2022 10:09 AM Sun 7 Cancer 49 semi-sextile Venus 7 Gemini 49

Jun 30, 2022 3:31 AM Sun quintile Mars

Jul 1, 2022 9:01 AM Sun 9 Cancer 42 sesquiquadrate Saturn 24 Aquarius 42

Jul 8, 2022 9:23 AM Sun 16 Cancer 23 square Chiron 16 Aries 23

Jul 10, 2022 4:39 AM Sun 18 Cancer 06 sextile Uranus 18 Taurus 06

Jul 10, 2022 8:54 AM Sun biquintile Saturn

Jul 12, 2022 11:45 PM Sun 20 Cancer 46 sextile True Node 20 Taurus 46

Jul 16, 2022 7:34 AM Sun 23 Cancer 56 quincunx Saturn 23 Aquarius 56

Jul 16, 2022 3:37 PM Sun 24 Cancer 15 conjunction Mercury 24 Cancer 15

Jul 17, 2022 6:55 PM Sun 25 Cancer 20 trine Neptune 25 Pisces 20

Jul 19, 2022 9:38 PM Sun 27 Cancer 21 opposition Pluto 27 Capricorn 21

Wednesday, JUNE 22

Venus enters Gemini today, where it will transit until July 17th. During this cycle, curiosity motivates us on romantic and social levels. We seek variety, and we’re particularly sociable, engaged, interested, and communicative. We have a strong sense of fun but may also maintain some distance on an emotional level. Attractions may begin with words, as we tend to bond more readily on a mental level with Venus in Gemini, but we can also be rather fickle with our affections and pleasures.

The Aries Moon (all day) is assertive, bold, and me-first. We want to forge new paths with this transit. This afternoon, the Moon’s alignment with Mars, the planetary ruler of Aries, emphasizes this Moon position’s fiery nature. We can be excitable and competitive and should probably watch for jumping ahead without considering the consequences.

Tonight, moderation comes more naturally with the Moon’s sextile to Saturn.

Venus enters Gemini

Venus is in Gemini from June 22 to July 17, 2022. With Venus in Gemini, we have a finger in every pie. Curiosity motivates us on romantic and social levels. “Variety is the spice of life” is the motto now. We are sociable, communicative, charming, and interested.

While we can be animated and fun, we may also keep our distance on an emotional level. Attractions now may begin with words, as we tend to bond more readily on a mental level while Venus is in Gemini. The shadow side of Gemini is fickleness or disinterest in profundity.

The Aspects Venus Makes While in Gemini in 2022

The major aspect dates are bolded. Note that this list doesn’t include the Moon.

Jun 23, 2022 7:47 PM Venus 1 Gemini 09 semi-square Chiron 16 Aries 09

Jun 28, 2022 11:51 PM Venus 7 Gemini 19 sextile Jupiter 7 Aries 19

Jun 29, 2022 2:23 AM Venus quintile Neptune

Jun 29, 2022 10:09 AM Sun 7 Cancer 49 semi-sextile Venus 7 Gemini 49

Jul 3, 2022 12:45 PM Venus 12 Gemini 44 sesquiquadrate Pluto 27 Capricorn 44

Jul 5, 2022 9:13 PM Venus 15 Gemini 34 semi-square Mars 0 Taurus 34

Jul 6, 2022 1:17 PM Venus 16 Gemini 22 sextile Chiron 16 Aries 22

Jul 7, 2022 10:27 PM Venus 18 Gemini 01 semi-sextile Uranus 18 Taurus 01

Jul 9, 2022 4:45 PM Venus quintile Jupiter

Jul 10, 2022 9:07 AM Venus 20 Gemini 57 semi-sextile True Node 20 Taurus 57

Jul 10, 2022 9:28 PM Venus biquintile Pluto

Jul 13, 2022 12:27 AM Venus 24 Gemini 07 trine Saturn 24 Aquarius 07

Jul 14, 2022 1:24 AM Venus 25 Gemini 22 square Neptune 25 Pisces 22

Jul 15, 2022 6:51 PM Venus 27 Gemini 27 quincunx Pluto 27 Capricorn 27

Jul 16, 2022 2:17 PM Venus quintile Chiron

Thursday, JUNE 23

The hands-on, spontaneous Aries Moon continues until 7:59 AM EDT, after which the Moon transits steady Taurus.

The Sun’s semi-square to Uranus can stir some restlessness that may seem too generalized to put to productive use. We may want to shake things up, make changes, and break the routine. However, we could also be tense if there are unexpected schedule changes or if we’re not in touch with what we need to change. It’s better to keep things simple.

A Venus-Chiron semi-square suggests focusing on differences rather than similarities in our relationships, which works for us only if we make a concerted effort to learn from the differences.

The void Moon occurs from 4:03 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Pluto), until the Moon enters Taurus at 7:59 AM EDT.

Friday, JUNE 24

The Moon spends the day in deliberate, steady Taurus. However, as the day advances, the Moon’s alignment with Uranus suggests an itch for change.

As well, we can become wound up relatively easily with Mercury moving into a minor challenging aspect to Pluto. Mental tension is possible now, ideally motivating us to handle problem areas. We can have a slightly suspicious way of looking at how things work. If others are not agreeing or adopting our ideas, we may take this as a personal affront. Instead of getting where we want to go directly, we could take a roundabout route and manipulate others. Some irritability is likely as we sort things out.

Saturday, JUNE 25

The Moon spends much of the day (until 7:14 PM EDT) in the sign of steady Taurus, after which it moves into adaptable Gemini.

While a Mercury-Pluto minor square very early today can point to worries and skepticism, we’re opening up to new perspectives as the morning progresses. Neptune forms a sextile to Pallas, and Uranus and Ceres form a sextile, and we’re drawing upon our inner wisdom or our sixth sense and intuition to understand what’s happening around us. Previously hidden or unacknowledged talents may emerge. We get a stronger sense of freedom and encouragement. It’s also a potentially good time to discover new and improved ways to connect, relate, nurture, and heal. Group settings might encourage these things. Allowing our loved ones more freedom to be themselves can be in focus.

The void Moon occurs from 3:03 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Pluto), until the Moon enters Gemini at 7:14 PM EDT.

Sunday, JUNE 26

The Moon spends the day in intelligent Gemini. With its alignment to Venus early today and sextile to Jupiter this morning, our mindset is happy, friendly, and optimistic. Venus will form a sextile to Jupiter in two days, and this energy is a preview. We’re communicative, curious, and connected. The Gemini Moon can be somewhat detached–we may be living in our heads in some manner today, and we might fully enjoy exchanging ideas and information.

Monday, JUNE 27

A sextile between Mercury and Chiron this morning is strong for opening healthy dialogues. We approach problems holistically, and our problem-solving skills are high. This transit brings subtle but enhancing energy for communications.

This evening’s Mars-Saturn sextile favors traditional methods and modest ambitions. Thoroughness brings rewards, and we appreciate slow but steady progress. This transit encourages a sense of responsibility and a feeling of directedness. It’s a good time to temper our energy, pace ourselves productively, and exercise better judgment. It’s also a satisfying time to get organized.

On this day before a New Moon, it’s best to avoid brand new innovations or pursuits. Instead, it’s a time to unwind.

The void Moon occurs from 10:40 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Neptune), until the Moon enters Cancer the next day, Tuesday, June 28th, at 7:55 AM EDT.

Tuesday, JUNE 28

Neptune stations and turns retrograde today, and it will remain retrograde until December 3rd. This station can seem to cast a veil over our affairs, and it can be challenging to see things clearly this week.

Still, the retrograde cycle itself is a period of increased receptiveness, even if we’re putting some of our dreams on hold. It can be a time of indecision or feeling in limbo, but it can also be a period of personal discovery. We may feel let down by a matter now with the shift happening. However, this can lead us along a new and improved path.

Jupiter energy is also strong today with its square to the Sun and sextile to Venus. Our quest for pleasure, affection, love, or comfort may be at odds with our other goals, and mild tension or feelings of guilt can result. We can be eager to expand, and our ideas are big, but we may not yet find the proper channels for our urges. We can feel discontent, leading us to seek more meaning, growth, or change.

We should watch for trying to reach too far, overestimating our energy levels or the time we might invest in a commitment. We would do well to remind ourselves that going bigger isn’t always in our best interests. This way, we can enjoy optimism and feelings of goodwill without too-high expectations.

The Moon heads into the sign of Cancer at 7:55 AM, and at 10:52 PM EDT tonight, the New Moon occurs. This lunation brings a fresh start. It’s a time for feeding our foundation — all that we call “home,” including the foundation we’ve built inside ourselves. It’s also a time for recognizing the importance of our family and our personal circle of friends and the security, sense of belonging, and safety we derive from them.

The void Moon continues today until the Moon enters Cancer at 7:55 AM EDT.

Neptune now turns retrograde at 25° Pisces 27′. Each year, Neptune retrogrades for approximately 5 months.

Neptune Retrograde in 2022 in Pisces

• Neptune enters retrograde zone/shadow on March 7, 2022, at 22° Pisces 39′
• Neptune stations and turns retrograde on June 27, 2022, at 25° Pisces 27′ Rx
• Neptune stations and turns direct on December 3, 2022, at 22° Pisces 39′
• Neptune leaves retrograde zone/shadow on March 24, 2023, at 25° Pisces 27′

Note that retrograde times are approximate.

The Neptune retrograde cycle is a period of increased receptiveness, even if we’re putting some of our dreams on hold. It can be a time of indecision or feeling in limbo, but it can also be a period of personal discovery. We may feel let down by a matter when the shift happening, but this can lead us along a new and improved path.

The Moon is New in Cancer on June 28, 2022, at 10:52 PM EDT.

New Moon in Cancer Chart: June 28, 2022

The New Moon in Cancer is a good time to commit to personal goals that express the positive energies of the sign of the Crab. These include honoring our deepest, most irrational and intimate, feelings; recognizing the sense of security and safety we derive from whatever it is we call home; allowing ourselves to accept support and offering support to others; and starting a project aimed at improving our domestic lives or a major long-term venture. With this potent Cancer energy, we have the chance to make important changes in our lives that will benefit us well beyond this Moon cycle.

It’s time to make some plans and set the stage for reaping the rewards from our new beginnings, as little or big as they may be, in approximately two weeks’ time after the Full Moon occurs. Concentrate on new ways to enhance family life and domestic affairs, and to build up your feelings of security and safety.

Because this New Moon is square Jupiter, we should watch for overdoing, exaggeration, and misjudgment or false starts.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 7 degrees and 23 minutes of Cancer, affecting people with personal planets and points at approximately 3 to 11 degrees of the Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn) most significantly.

The above chart wheel is excellent for visualizing essential chart patterns as it shows the positions of the major or core bodies. The following chart wheel has additional points such as Chiron, the asteroids, and more, which can be studied for more refinement or additional analysis (click to enlarge):

New Moon in Cancer June 28, 2022 with Additional Points

Wednesday, JUNE 29

The Moon spends the day in the sign of Cancer, bringing protective, warm, and cautious energy. We seek comfort and familiarity, but with the Moon’s sextile to Uranus, we’re open to new methods or ways of getting comfortable.

The Cancer Moon is nourishing and receptive. We can be quite nostalgic, rooted, and domestic. It’s a good time for activities that engage our emotions.