Astrology Calendars

JUNE 1

Venus forms a grand trine with Jupiter and Neptune, making this a fine time to open ourselves up to new ideas, styles, and perspectives. With this influence, we’re exceptionally forgiving, understanding, and generous, although perhaps not very practical. This can be a trusting, cheerful, and romantic time. We’re seeking more meaning from our relationships and activities, and we’re looking beyond the surface of things to find it. This is a time to tap into our feelings and share them with others.

Also today, a Mercury-Mars trine helps us put ideas into action. Our communications are refreshingly direct and to the point, and our minds are sharp and quick. The Moon is in Capricorn all day, and since Capricorn is an action-oriented Cardinal sign, this energy is particularly welcome.

The Moon is void from 11:37 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Pluto), until the Moon enters Aquarius the next day, Saturday, June 2nd, at 6:07 PM EDT.

JUNE 2

Mercury forms a quincunx with Saturn this morning, and communication challenges can make it hard to get the point across or to get from point A to B without hassle. It can also lead to mental blocks or difficult decisions. Delays, red tape, and vague feelings of forgetting essential details may figure strongly now. It may be useful to make adjustments and lists or to break down tasks into smaller goals to recenter ourselves now.

The Moon is in Capricorn until 6:07 PM EDT, and an organized approach makes even more sense as a result. The Moon then transits Aquarius, stimulating our more humanitarian impulses.

The Void of Course Moon continues until the Moon enters Aquarius at 6:07 PM EDT.

JUNE 3

The Moon spends the day in Aquarius, aligning with Mars in this Fixed Air sign this morning, and then harmonizing with the Sun and Mercury, both in Gemini and heading towards a conjunction, exact on the 5th. This is a fine time for expressing ourselves through satisfying channels. It’s an excellent time to voice our concerns, listen to others, and share progressive ideas. We’re communicating clearly and directly, and we’re inclined to analyze or philosophize. An idea or feeling can get us going – all worked up and ready to take action.

JUNE 4

The Moon spends the day in the sign of Aquarius, and for most of the day (from 1:11 AM EDT forward) is void and forms no major aspects to major bodies after that point. This can have a “twilight zone” effect. It’s better not to begin new initiatives, and instead, focus on tying up loose ends or developing existing projects. The void Moon makes it difficult for entirely new endeavors to have sticking or staying power. Attraction to all that is new and unusual figures strongly with the Aquarius Moon. Reactions are more intellectual than emotional, and interactions are more impersonal than personal, under this influence.

The Moon is void from 1:11 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Jupiter), until the Moon enters Pisces the next day, Tuesday, June 5th, at 6:54 AM EDT.

JUNE 5

Mercury and the Sun align in the sign of Gemini today. This is a superior conjunction of Mercury and the Sun and can stimulate an epiphany, illumination of a matter, or a clearing of the air. We are exceptionally sharp, communicative, and open at this time, as our wants are aligned with our thoughts. What we say or write now has impact, for better or for worse!

Both Mercury and the Sun are forming a quincunx with Jupiter, however, and we can be feeling torn between two ideas or drives, perhaps see-sawing between alternatives. There can be some problems coming to satisfying conclusions or decisions. This is a time of adjustments, and possibly of letting go of old habits so that we can free ourselves up for different experiences. Mercury and the Sun are also heading towards challenging aspects to Uranus and Neptune, and there can be many distractions.

Also today, Venus opposes Pluto, and there can be intense emotions and attractions, as well as confrontations or events that bring complicated feelings and fears to a head. We may be making uncomfortable discoveries, and while some of these can be ultimately helpful, we may be pushing too far for answers right now. Manipulative behavior can arise with insecurities or fear of betrayal at their root, and this should be watched for.

The Moon is void until 6:54 AM EDT when it enters Pisces.

JUNE 6

The Moon spends the day in gentle, fanciful Pisces. Mercury and the Sun form challenging aspects to Uranus and Neptune today, as these two outer bodies approach a semi-square that will perfect in mid-June. Today, we can feel particularly inspired, although we may feel restless if our dreams are no longer fulfilling us or keeping us hopeful. Watch for speculative and impractical ventures and unusual tangents that may not last. These influences can confuse our direction temporarily. We may have a hard time defining our actions and our goals, perhaps losing sight of reality and reason for now, or we may be without clear instructions or details. This can be a time for increased spiritual awareness, imagination, and inspiration, although part of us might struggle with this.

The Last Quarter Moon is exact today when the Sun in Gemini forms a square with the Moon in Pisces. After basking in the awareness symbolized by the full light of the Moon at the time of last week’s Full Moon, we disperse our knowledge and come to a point when we need to sort out what works for us–and what doesn’t. This is in preparation for next week’s New Moon when something new is born once again.

JUNE 7

The Sun and Neptune perfect their square early today, and we can feel temporarily without a clear direction, or there may be detours or distractions to deal with now. We are reminded to tend to any overlooked spiritual needs before pushing forward. As the day advances, we’re in an excellent place to team up with others to generate ideas, solve problems, or listen to one another and “be heard.” Mental rapport assists our efforts today, and we’re taking pride in our ideas and observations now. This is a good time to bring unique elements to our work. New techniques or options can emerge as we open our minds to them.

The Moon continues its transit of Pisces until 5:26 PM EDT, after which it moves through Aries, and the urge to start fresh is with us. The Moon’s alignment with Chiron this evening can pull up the need to deal with unresolved emotional matters.

The Moon is void from 2:36 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Venus), until the Moon enters Aries at 5:26 PM EDT.

JUNE 8

The quincunx between Mercury and Pluto this morning can find us doubting or second-guessing our choices. We can have a hard time getting our message across or coming to a decision/conclusion that feels right, or we trigger negative responses from others. Alternatively, we may find it difficult digesting or accepting certain news or information. There can be some tensions related to what or how we communicate that can trigger hostility, negative feedback, or perhaps power struggles. It can be difficult to make objective decisions now, or we may be revisiting past choices and adjusting our plans.

Later today, we move towards another minor challenging aspect involving Mercury, this time with Mars, and there can be impulsive communications or decisions. We should aim to be quick, not hasty. The Moon spends the day in assertive and sometimes impatient Aries.

JUNE 9

Early today, impulsive communications and hasty decision-making are possible as Mercury and Mars form a minor tense aspect. While haste makes waste now, we might benefit from getting a little riled up about a matter if it motivates us to solve a problem. The Moon spends another day in Aries, and we’re direct and straightforward, although not especially sensitive or sympathetic. However, a Sun-Venus parallel today promotes harmony and cooperation. We may feel moved to express our affections.

The Moon is void from 3:38 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Venus), until the Moon enters Taurus the next day, Sunday, June 10th, at 12:04 AM EDT.

JUNE 10

The Moon moves into Taurus a few minutes into the day. Under the influence of a Taurus Moon, we are more aware of our need to enjoy the sensual pleasures of life–eating, drinking, listening to music, and so forth. Our emotions are steady, and common sense rules when it comes to handling domestic matters, money, and work. We tend to resist change and to fall back on old habits and patterns, particularly around midday when the Sun forms a trine to Saturn and square to Mars in Aquarius. We can be stubborn, in fact, at this time. The Taurus Moon encourages us to slow down and cultivate patience, as well as to simplify our lives.

The Moon is void until it enters Taurus today at 12:04 AM EDT.

JUNE 11

The Moon spends the day in the sign of Taurus, and its harmony with Neptune, Pluto, and Venus encourage us to enjoy ourselves. Earthy activities and sensual pleasures appeal now more than usual, and we find a sense of peace and contentment with that which is familiar and reliable. With patience, we might find a lost item, find a new use for an old item (or even person), or discover connections to our past that help us out. This is a time to engage in some transformation in which we weed out the bad to more effectively use the good.

However, while for the most part, the day can be pleasant, the Sun’s quincunx to Pluto midday can necessitate some form of adjustment in order to feel that we are moving forward. There may be a shift in power, or we could be dealing with a setback that has us feeling temporarily out of sorts or powerless, prompting us to make changes. This can point to indecisiveness about how to approach a matter, or the need to let something go to further our psychological growth.

The Moon is void from 11:29 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Venus), until the Moon enters Gemini the next day, Tuesday, June 12th, at 2:53 AM EDT.

JUNE 12

The Moon continues its transit of Taurus until 2:53 AM EDT when it enters Gemini. The Gemini Moon encourages us to socialize, connect, get involved, and keep busy. Mercury changes signs today, but before it does, forms a minor challenging aspect with Jupiter, pointing to potentially impulsive decisions. It’s usually not wise to make quick decisions on the day that Mercury changes signs, and this aspect tends to magnify this potential problem. Watch for exaggerated perceptions and communications or news now.

Mercury enters the sign of Cancer – a transit that will last until the 29th. When Mercury is in Cancer, our desire for quantity with information and communications is replaced by quality. We think, speak, and take in information on a deeper, more instinctive level now. We have less interest in what is universal, and more interest in what affects us personally and what affects the people around us. Our thoughts are colored by our emotions, making it a little more challenging to be objective, although this can also work in such a way that we’re more able to intellectualize our feelings.

The Moon is void until 2:53 AM when it enters Gemini.

Mercury enters Cancer

Mercury is in Cancer from June 12-June 29, 2018. When Mercury is in Cancer, we move from the desire for quantity to the need for quality in terms of the information we are attracted to. We think, speak, and take in information on a deeper, more instinctive level now. We have less interest in what is universal, and more interest in what affects us personally and what affects the people around us. Our thoughts are colored by our emotions, so it is more challenging to be objective.

Mercury in Cancer

JUNE 13

The sextile between Mercury and Uranus today encourages alternative approaches and new ideas, as well as technical thinking. Intuition is strong, and insights seem to come from “out of the blue.” Original, creative ideas come naturally. We can take advantage of this by solving problems in new, creative ways. Varying our usual routine may be especially rewarding. A square between Mercury and Chiron later today, however, can point to insecurity or strained, unnatural communications, as well as a time when we can be a little more sensitive to criticism. We may doubt ourselves when it comes to solving problems or learning and expressing ourselves.

The New Moon occurs in the sign of Gemini this afternoon at 3:44 PM EDT, presenting us opportunities to commit to personal goals that express the positive energies of the sign of the Twins in the coming weeks. This is a good cycle for re-evaluating our communication and social skills by questioning just how much we take in information and communicate in a friendly, non-threatening manner. We can come to new thinking that leads us in new directions, or there can be new paths for our projects.

Also today, Venus enters Leo where it will transit until July 9th. During this transit, we take pride in love, and we are generous with our money as well. It’s a warm-hearted, teasing, expressive, and proud placement for Venus. We feed on attention, acknowledgment, validation, and adoration during this transit. We can have a high ego investment in our money, love life, children, or pastimes. We should watch for extravagance and for overstating our feelings during this cycle.

The Moon is void from 3:44 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to the Sun), until the Moon enters Cancer the next day, Thursday, June 14th, at 3:20 AM EDT.

The Moon is New in Gemini on June 13, 2018, at 3:43 PM EDT.

Venus enters Leo

Venus is in Leo from June 13-July 9. Love is magnificent and grand. We take pride in love, and we are generous with our money as well. This is a warmhearted, teasing, expressive, proud, and extravagant placement for Venus. Love is a bit of a game–a game that is perpetual, as Venus in Leo is forever stuck in the romance stage of a relationship. We feed on attention, acknowledgement, validation, and adoration. Venus in Leo loves to be adored, pampered, and admired. Pride and passion are hallmarks of this cycle. We have a strong ego investment in our love lives during this period. The negative expression of this placement is overstating our feelings simply for the effect, as well as extravagance.

JUNE 14

This morning’s Sun-Mars challenge can rile us up as we crave action but may not know where we want to direct this energy. Without a plan or direction, this energy may lead to arguments or impatience.

Venus forms a square to Uranus tonight, and this tense energy is further complicated by a minor challenging aspect between Venus and Neptune. It can be tricky to get close to someone now. Venus in Leo seeks constancy and personal presence in its interactions and pleasures, while Uranus challenges this with its drive for freedom and independence. Circumstances now can seem to pit freedom versus intimacy or closeness. We may be acting on whims, or we might experience sudden, unusual attractions, likely because of our fears that we’ll lose our independence. Or, we can be frustrated by others’ seeming indifference when we’d prefer to go all in. We’re heading towards a Venus-Neptune sesquiquadrate which may seduce us into believing things that we want to believe.

The Moon spends most of the day in Cancer (from  3:20 AM EDT forward), and we’re motivated by a desire for more security, safety, and belonging.

The Moon is void until 3:20 AM when it enters Cancer.

JUNE 15

A beautiful trine between Venus and Chiron today can have the effect of opening our hearts to one another, particularly as we see beauty in our imperfections. We’re open to new ways of interacting.

However, Mercury opposes Saturn today as well, stimulating our critical side and pointing to some reluctance or blockage related to our communications and transportation. We may face some criticism or delays. We might feel threatened by unexpected events or challenges to our opinions, ideas, or intelligence. Circumstances are such that we may need to tone down our enthusiasm if our plans are lacking, and resolve to think in more practical, realistic terms.

Decision-making doesn’t get much easier tonight as Uranus and Neptune head towards another semi-square aspect, and it can be difficult latching onto a particular idea or dream without wondering if there’s something better for us elsewhere. The Moon spends the day in the sign of Cancer, the sign that it rules, and we’re inclined to find much to love about what’s most familiar to us.

The Moon is void from 12:18 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (an opposition to Pluto), until the Moon enters Leo the next day, Saturday, June 16th, at 3:21 AM EDT.

JUNE 16

This morning, a semi-square between Uranus and Neptune is exact. This is a long-term transit that first formed in August 2017 and will continue to perfect until May 2019. This is a time when we can feel particularly inspired, although we may feel restless if our dreams are no longer fulfilling us or keeping us hopeful. We should watch for speculative ventures and whims, as well as unusual tangents that may not last.

As the day advances, a Mercury-Mars quincunx comes into play and points to some aggravation if we’re not understood or if we can’t seem to get where we want to go fast enough. What we do and what we think or say can be at odds. Instead of listening to what others have to say, we may end up interrupting them and making assumptions. This is not a good time for making important decisions, and we should watch for impatience, particularly this afternoon with a Moon-Mars opposition also active. The Moon continues its transit of Cancer until 3:21 AM EDT, after which the Moon moves through the sign of Leo.

The Moon is void until 3:21 AM EDT when the Moon enters Leo.

Uranus forms a semi-square with Neptune

On June 16th, 2019, Uranus and Neptune form their third semi-square in a set that began in August 2017 and spans until May 1, 2019. This aspect is considered in effect within these wider range dates. This is a time when we can feel particularly inspired, although we may feel restless if our dreams are no longer fulfilling us or keeping us hopeful. Watch for impractical ventures and unusual tangents that may not last.

Uranus semisquare Neptune dates:

1st: August 11, 2017, when Uranus is at 28° Aries 30′ and Neptune is at 13° Pisces 30′.

2nd: October 7th, 2017, with Uranus at 27° Aries 01′ and Neptune at 12° Pisces 01′.

3rd: June 16th, 2018, when Uranus is at 1° Taurus 30′

4th: December 15th, 2018, when Uranus is at 28° Aries 49′

5th: May 1st, 2019, when Uranus is at 3° Taurus 01′ (last)

Uranus semi-square Neptune

JUNE 17

We enjoy a playful, creative Leo Moon with us all day. We’re cooperative and seek out diversity today. It can be a powerful time for mental rapport and useful, two-way conversations as the Gemini Sun harmonizes with the Leo Moon. We are proud and prefer to take the high road today. Creativity blossoms, we are more romantic and generous with our feelings, and we take particular pride in our accomplishments. We can draw upon our inner wisdom or our sixth sense and intuition to understand what’s happening around us today, and previously hidden or unacknowledged talents may emerge today and tomorrow.

The Moon is void from 11:26 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to the Sun), until the Moon enters Virgo the next day, Monday, June 18th, at 4:40 AM EDT.

JUNE 18

The Moon leaves the sign of Leo at 4:40 AM EDT, after which it transits Virgo. The Virgo Moon can stimulate a craving for order and clarity. However, Neptune stations and turns retrograde and will remain retrograde until November 24th, and this station casts a veil over our affairs. As such, it can be difficult to see things clearly this week. However, the retrograde cycle itself points to a period of taking in and 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 inner discovery.

The Moon is void until 4:40 AM when it enters Virgo.

Neptune now turns retrograde at 16° Pisces 30′.

Neptune Retrograde Cycle from June 18 to November 24, 2018:

• Neptune enters the Retrograde Zone on February 26, 2018, at 13° Pisces 42′
• Neptune is Stationary Retrograde on June 18, 2018, at 16° Pisces 30’Rx
• Neptune is Stationary Direct on November 24, 2018, at 13° Pisces 42′
• Neptune leaves the Retrograde Zone on March 15, 2019, at 16° Pisces 30′

JUNE 19

The reserved side of today’s Virgo Moon’s expression may be more prominent this morning with a quincunx between Venus and Saturn. This influence can present a dilemma or difficulties feeling entirely at ease with others and making satisfying choices for entertainment or pleasure. It may leave us feeling torn between pleasure and responsibility, and perhaps not able to fully appreciate or deal with either. Anxiety may overcome us when we wish to share our affections or social urges, and this hesitation can express itself through inhibitions and emotional distancing.

However, we’re also under the influence of a trine between Virgo’s ruler, Mercury, and Jupiter, which becomes more evident as the day advances. Listening and speaking skills are excellent with this aspect, and with both planets in Water signs, understanding flows beautifully and intuitively. We want to attach ourselves to meaningful projects now, although with the Sun also in hard aspect to Jupiter, we may think or talk about what we want to do more than apply ourselves! Our outlook is particularly hopeful and positive, and we readily cooperate with others. Our ideas are big and our intentions noble. We might receive good news or offers now.

JUNE 20

The First Quarter Moon occurs this morning when the Sun in Gemini forms a square with the Virgo Moon. There is a crisis theme surrounding any quarter Moon phase, as we feel compelled to take action. Shortly after, we are made aware of how our actions affect those close to us, perhaps through trial and error. Whatever project or initiative we began around the New Moon is now off the ground, and it may face its first obstacles.

The Moon ends its transit of Virgo at 8:29 AM EDT and then enters Libra. We seek out balance and harmony in our environments and interactions with a Libra Moon.

Mercury forms a trine with Neptune later today after its trine to Jupiter yesterday, effectively building a grand trine in water signs, and we’re seeking out mental inspiration. We’re inclined to make decisions based on our intuition, imagination, or moral sense now. We may easily sense the thoughts and feelings of others, and we express ourselves with increased flair or panache. This influence particularly favors photography, the arts, poetry, fiction, spirituality, advertising, and promotion.

The Moon is void from 6:51 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to the Sun), until the Moon enters Libra at 8:29 AM EDT.

JUNE 21

The Sun enters Cancer today and will transit the sign until July 22nd. 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 taking care of our loved ones and our pet projects come into focus. Emotions run deep. We are more susceptible to the ups and downs of the Moon’s aspects while the Sun is in Cancer.

The Moon spends the day in conciliatory Libra. However, Libran ruler, Venus, opposes Mars today, pitting wants and desires against one another. Passions run high and jealousies are possible. Impulsive decisions affect our finances and/or established relationships. We might stir up problems in order to fulfill a need for excitement if we are not aware of the tendency. Our desires can be challenging to understand, or difficult to satisfy. Brewing relationship issues can come to a head. Venus in Leo tends to demand personal attention, but Mars in Aquarius, complicated by its slow pace as it heads towards a retrograde station, is detached. Mixed signals can be frustrating and even maddening now.

The Moon is void from 9:34 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Pluto), until the Moon enters Scorpio the next day, Friday, June 22nd, at 3:11 PM EDT.

Sun enters Cancer

Sun is in Cancer from June 21-July 22, 2018. 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 taking care of our loved ones and our pet projects comes into focus. Emotions run deep. We are more susceptible to the ups and downs of the Moon while the Sun is in Cancer.

Sun in Cancer

JUNE 22

The Moon continues its transit of Libra until 3:11 PM EDT, after which the Moon moves through Scorpio. With the Moon in Libra, we tend to weigh all our options, while under the influence of the Scorpio Moon, we’re more deliberate and decided.

We move towards a sextile between the Sun and Uranus, exact early tomorrow, which encourages us to focus on making improvements and progress today. We’re embracing new and unfamiliar circumstances, ideas, and situations, and seeking out creative solutions to problems. Flexibility is the key to success under this creative, adaptive, and innovative influence.

Even so, we’re also heading towards a Mercury-Pluto opposition, and there can be some mental agitation and a tendency to seek out uncomfortable truths at all costs. However, if we can harness this investigative energy in positive ways, we can develop strategies to get to the bottom of a matter.

The Moon is void until it enters Scorpio today at 3:11 PM EDT.

JUNE 23

Mercury opposes Pluto this morning, and we might either feel a compulsive need to talk and question or to withhold information. There can be an insistence on knowing the truth or on exposing falsehoods. We might also feel pressure to come to a decision. There may be some paranoid thoughts or extreme suspicion under this influence. We can be dealing with issues of power and competition, and there can be a feeling that external circumstances are undermining our sense of personal power. In the process, we may be able to get in touch with our motivations. Outside forces can remind us of our need to take better charge of our lives, but shortcuts to gaining control will not work out for us. This influence can bring a tricky or buried issue to a head.

The Sun’s square to Chiron today can pull up insecurities and areas of vulnerability, possibly disruptively. We could too easily follow others’ leads due to self-doubt, to please them, or out of fear of asserting our desires. Alternatively, we might go to great lengths to prove ourselves or assert our individuality, when a better approach would be to recognize our feelings of vulnerability that may be stirred by people or circumstances.

The Moon spends the day in the sign of Scorpio, and we tend to want to read between the lines, for better or for worse! The Scorpio Moon is a perceptive and probing influence.

JUNE 24

The Moon is in Scorpio all day, and there is healing and transformative energy with us today. We may be opening up about our feelings or dissecting them as the Moon forms a trine to Mercury in Cancer.  Scorpio’s energy is provocative, passionate, strong-willed, and intense. Intuition is heightened. 

A creative aspect between the Sun and Mars today points to creativity when it comes to going after what we want in life. We can maneuver and plan stylishly, and we can be naturally competitive without being antagonistic. Today is useful for planning and strategizing.

The Moon is void from 10:00 AM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Mercury), until the Moon enters Sagittarius the next day, Monday, June 25th, at 12:30 AM EDT.