Your Daily Horoscopes for Wednesday, June 1st

 

Aries

Remind yourself of the need to feed your imagination and faith, dear Aries. Your more worldly concerns may need to wait. Watch that you’re not misunderstood, especially about issues from the past. Also watch that you don’t trick yourself into thinking something you want to believe, or ignore an important matter. News coming in may not be all that it appears at the moment. Wait and process things before making final decisions and conclusions. Look for hidden agendas. Tomorrow’s energies are similar, so if you can feed your creative urges, take a break, or otherwise tend to emotional and spiritual needs, you may benefit the most.

Taurus

Early today, you can feel especially connected, creative, and romantic, dear Taurus. It can be very easy to get others to go along with your plans and ideas. As the day advances, clarity tends to fade, particularly surrounding money and friendship matters. You might sense a hidden agenda with people in your life, or you may be itching to know how someone feels, but cues are hard to read or completely absent! Consider more imaginative, engaging ways to do, or drum up, business. Avoid letting others’ demands, beating around the bush, or complaints drain you. If it’s possible, put some of your worldly goals on pause so that you can take care of your emotional and spiritual needs.

Gemini

While there can be good energy for creative work, dear Gemini, practical matters may not fare as well, simply because you’re being nudged towards stronger consideration of your imaginative, emotional, and spiritual needs today. Lack of clarity on the job can affect you strongly now, and this may also play out with authority figures in general. Try not to project fantasies on people and situations, as you may make more of them than they deserve, good or bad. As well, the tendency to be indiscreet without intending to is rather strong right now. Avoid making a stand or show right now, as you may regret it later when your head is clearer. If goals are too far-reaching or not very clear now, take things a step at a time and entertain smaller, more realizable goals.

Cancer

There can be quite a play on your perceptions and beliefs today and in the next few days, dear Cancer. Today, there can be the strong temptation to turn on the emotional blinders about a matter that you don’t want to face just yet. While it’s best to avoid drawing conclusions for now, you should make extra effort to avoid glossing over important details as well. Try to assess a matter that seems too good to be true, or, alternatively, seems too fantastical to hold weight, before banking on it now. Consider that you may be tricking yourself when it comes to a belief or goal. Aspiring towards a goal is one thing, but if it’s preventing you from enjoying the moment, then you may need to make adjustments. This morning is strong for making contact and interactions with friends, who are on your side.

Leo

You may be struggling with what’s true and what may only be wishful thinking today, dear Leo, particularly when it comes to emotional attachments, relationships, and finances. This is not the time to be indiscriminate with your money, particularly when it comes to others handling it. Keep abreast of what’s going on with shared resources. Trust, of course, is important in a relationship, but sometimes others can slip. You might also need to draw some boundaries with people who may be pushing your limits. Today and tomorrow, there can be some confusion or inability to see clearly and focus. Questions of commitment and attachment can arise. This can be a reminder to take better care of spiritual needs before pushing forward with your goals, and this will be stronger the more you’ve neglected them in recent weeks.

Virgo

This week can serve, on some level, as a checkpoint, dear Virgo, for goals related to career and life path, partnerships, and home/family life, dear Virgo. Today and tomorrow, you can be dealing with possible illusions that have blinded you to progress and growth, or the viability of dreams. This can be a “foggy” day in the relationship and career departments. There may be important details that are hidden or omitted altogether, and these things can hurt you at a later date. Boundaries are tricky to draw with those close to you, but if you allow others to overstep them too often, they might keep pushing your limits to see how far they can go. Interactions can be laced with elements of guilt, deception, and insecurity, making it important to separate yourself from uncertain situations and to save making final decisions and conclusions for a later date. Today is strong, forever, for pursuing personal interests and connecting with friends.

Libra

The day should be just fine for personal enjoyment, dear Libra, if you can avoid making definite commitments. It is also important to not take things at face value, particularly interactions involving co-workers, contracts, and agreements. There is a lot of misleading information and speculation floating around you right now, and it’s better not to take any of it as final or decisive. Push the limits when it comes to creativity and feeling today, but avoid setting yourself up for disappointment as not everyone else may be on the same page. There is a cosmic push to experience more of life beyond your routines these days, but you may be battling low energy or a cluttered schedule that keeps you from doing so. It may be that you are discovering the need for more imagination in your daily affairs, work, and routines in order to better motivate you.

Scorpio

Confusing or confused signals are quite likely in love relationships today, dear Scorpio. Avoid giving them off and avoid taking what you experience today too personally. You may be passionately seeking an answer to a pressing issue, but pushing matters will not get you anywhere. Avoid putting your faith in promises made today, including those that are not explicit because they may only be extensions of your own wishful thinking. Imagination is powerful now, possibly to the point of self-deception, but if harnessed in the right direction, you can be highly creative. This is a time for looking within and finding ways to better satisfy your needs for imagination, creative expression, and spiritual meaning, even if this temporarily takes you away from pursuing your more worldly goals. Friendships may be more supportive than love connections just for now, but you are also in a good position to learn much about yourself and your needs through your love relationships and feelings, and your personal appeal is very strong.

Sagittarius

Whether or not to put your faith in someone or a situation can be a struggle today, dear Sagittarius, as the Sun and Neptune form a square. Tomorrow, Venus will do the same, so prepare for a couple of days of being on the fence. Emotionally complex relationships tend to be the most susceptible to ups and downs today, while the more superficial connections tend to do just fine. Insecurities may lead you to accept behaviors in others that cross lines – watch for this. Try to depend on yourself and tend to your personal goals rather than to focus too heavily on others. After all, you are the only one responsible for your happiness. Let go of the thought that you might get concrete answers or commitments from others right now, or even clear signals from within, and life will be a little easier. Enjoy the moment without expectations for best results now.

Capricorn

This morning brings lovely energy for communicating and connecting with helpful people and good information, dear Capricorn. As the day advances, and over the next few days, there can be some temporary confusion until you recognize your more spiritual goals. The material world needs attention, of course, but if you’re not all there, you may be making mistakes now. It can be difficult to stay on course, but a rest or time for reflection is important. This is not the best time for making important decisions, particularly revolving around health and work matters. Dream up possibilities, but wait for a clearer day for new initiatives or big steps.

Aquarius

The morning can be good for stimulating discussions and learning, dear Aquarius, particularly with or about family and personal matters. As the day advances, there is a tendency for fuzzy perceptions, particularly related to financial and emotional/romantic matters. Insecurities about relationship definitions or who/what is yours can affect your enjoyment now, as much as you want to believe in something or someone. Focusing on the tasks at hand may not come easily right now, but if something touches your higher ideals or inner dreams, you’ll feel considerably more motivated. Watch for the temptation to look the other way if faced with money problems, or to borrow from the future in order to satisfy an urge today and tomorrow.

Pisces

This morning, you can get your ideas across and come to a happy agreement with someone, dear Pisces. As the day advances, the Sun and your ruler, Neptune, close in on a square aspect, and this influence can challenge your goals or even your confidence temporarily. If you haven’t been paying enough attention to your spiritual and emotional needs lately, you could feel drained or lacking in direction. The key to taming inner restlessness is to truly understand what is causing the dissatisfaction. This involves digging deep, as many of the reasons we give ourselves for dissatisfaction are superficial and temporary. You may be feeling a little left out or disappointed until you recognize your true needs.

Cosmic Weather Horoscope – June 2016

Written by Jane Lyle

 

Don’t look down! June 2016 is looking bendy and bonkers as we tumble down the rabbit hole into an Alice in Wonderland world. Or maybe some of us push through the musty winter coats hanging in the wardrobe and find ourselves in Narnia.

Fantastical children’s stories, science fiction, and imaginary worlds draw close as we question reality – we wonder how many dimensions there might be going on simultaneously. But it will be hard to find reliable information. Everything is shifting around, yet sure and certain progress is a real challenge. Push too hard, and you may find yourself going in entirely the wrong direction.

A planetary pattern called a mutable grand cross flavours the whole of June. The mutable signs are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces. As a group, these psychologically acrobatic signs represent excellent qualities of flexibility, changeability, and adaptability. At their absolute worst these signs can be flaky, vague, fickle and superficial.

Currently, Jupiter is in Virgo, Neptune in Pisces, and Saturn in Sagittarius, while the Sun, Venus, and Mercury in Gemini activate them, producing much talk of one sort or another. The result is confusing, giving an illusion of things being stuck while underneath they are actually in transition – 2016’s big theme. What’s really going on might not be clear until the autumn. Meanwhile, keeping a wide-open mind is vital.

It’s easy to get terribly preachy and self-righteous with planets in these signs – particularly Sagittarius. But the opinions we so eagerly express may not truly reflect what we really believe. And, honestly, we may not even know what that is just yet. Perhaps not the best time for the UK referendum on Europe, for opinions on this and much else will change, and change again, all summer long. Yes, it’s all a bit sticky.

Fortunately, there’s some powerful, earthy energy around too. We can use it to help ourselves achieve practical dreams. King Jupiter in Virgo is flowing with the Lord of the Underworld, Pluto, in dynamic Capricorn during June, exact on the 26th.  Make the most of this beautiful pattern – the next time Jupiter and Pluto meet, in November, it’s much more challenging.

In another corner of the cosmos, Mars backtracking in Scorpio continues to peer under stones and rummage through forgotten archives in search of the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Information emerges that changes our attitudes or conclusions – particular areas in focus during June and July include sex, money, taxes, violent crimes, and death.

On a personal level, painful, damaging past relationships or financial dealings come up for review. Eventually, healing these wounds, or releasing buried anger, opens up the possibility of rebirth and regeneration. It’s also a very useful time to come up with plans and strategies for later on in the summer, and on into the autumn.

Mars, planet of action, desire, war and combat is in special focus this summer.

Moments to watch are:

19th July – Mars in Scorpio connects with July’s full Moon in Capricorn inciting passionate, brooding feelings. Sex, money, and security are on our minds more than usual.

23rd – 24th August – there’s a rare, significant meeting of Mars, Saturn, and the bright fixed star Antares in Sagittarius. It’s a potent time, for Antares, the Heart of the Scorpion, is one of the four Royal Stars of ancient Persia, Watcher of the West, symbolically marking the entrance to the underworld – or the unconscious mind. Mars and Saturn align every couple of years, but the last time they both met up with Antares was in February, 1986.

Antares’ meaning combines success and power with obsessive thinking and notable creativity. There can be a deep need for intense experiences. Caution and objectivity are advisable, but it will take great effort to find them.

Traditionally, this star also signifies sedition, and the death of famous men. This Mars, Saturn, and Antares line-up highlights religious intensity, extreme patriotism, and considerable tension between impulsive actions and holding back.

A wide range of national horoscopes are activated by Mars, Saturn and Antares. These include:

Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Iceland, Spain, and Syria.

 

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Friday 3rd June – Saturday 4th June:

Can you feel the approach of a vibrant new Moon in Gemini? It’s a time of great mental activity, information, and ideas pinging back and forth. Mind games proliferate too, so we must all be as flexible as possible. If there are things you’d like to let go or put to one side, now’s the time to tiptoe away. It’s all about the mutable signs at the moment – Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces, so adaptability is the key.

The aspects are: Venus in Gemini square Neptune in Pisces. Sun in Gemini opposite Saturn in Sagittarius, exact on 3rd June. On 4th June, the Sun squares Jupiter in Virgo, and Venus opposes Saturn in Sagittarius. The stage is set. The new Moon rises at 14 degrees of Gemini on Sunday, 5th June.

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Sunday 5th June:

New Moon rises at 14 degrees of Gemini, the Twins

Image: ‘Twins’, Qajar art, courtesy of the Art Museum of Georgia, via Wikimedia Commons, public domain

Our charming Gemini new Moon shines on all the multiple twists and turns that lie ahead during the whole month of June. There are codes to be cracked. But pieces of this particularly fiendish jigsaw puzzle are missing.

It’s a very significant Moon for both the UK, and the European Union – bringing up issues around transport, travel, migration, education, and media.

There’s more in the Moon Diary.

The aspects are: New Moon is conjunct both Sun and Venus, opposite Saturn 13 Sagittarius, square Jupiter 14 Virgo, square Neptune 12 Pisces.

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Monday 6th June:

Art, love, beauty, peace, and culture are our resources, and just as valuable as cold, hard cash.

Venus and the Sun make their exact connection today in media-friendly Gemini, and this is their summer message to us all.

Venus will be an evening star this summer, having reached that part of her journey where she changes from morning star to evening beauty.

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Tuesday 7th June:

Prince Rogers Nelson, musician, star: 7th June 1958 – 21st April 2016

A hugely talented artist, Prince was a versatile, mischievous Gemini with mercurial Mercury itself also in the sign of the Twins. But underneath the witty, elusive mask and playful whimsicality planets in the fixed signs reveal a more relentless, and determined core.

Venus, in sensual, musical Taurus, is keeping company with experimental Uranus in dramatic Leo, mystical Neptune in sexy, intuitive Scorpio. Sexy, androgynous, flamboyant yet very private – this planetary pattern was projected in all its Dionysian glory through costume, dance, and mesmerising performance.

His Moon, in musical, spiritual Pisces, also connects with Neptune and Venus – signifying a triple dose of musicality, plus a natural-born ability to create mystery and glamour. Intense Pluto and the Moon’s nodes, also in show-business Leo, align with the blazing fixed ‘royal’ star Regulus – a star associated with outstanding success. Potent.

Prince died too soon for those he leaves behind.  He said:

‘A strong spirit transcends rules’

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Wednesday 8th – Friday 10th June:

Talking about a revolution? It’s possible.

There’s much communication, as Mercury in Taurus is fired up by Mars in Scorpio. I’m afraid some of it will be intense and angry, although there’s the possibility of fierce, passionate creativity too.  In Taurus and Scorpio, sex, money, crime and vengeance are likely to be high on the agenda – although they’re the usual suspects much of the time…..

The aspects are: Mercury in Taurus opposes Mars in Scorpio. Mercury is aligned with the intense fixed star, Algol.

This fixed star, the Medusa’s Head, does have a particularly baleful, murderous and death-dealing reputation. Yet there are many layers of meaning, and the obsessive nature of this star can fuel great creativity and energy too.

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Friday 10th June:

If you’re not a sports fan, look away now. A whole month (and more) of sporting madness is about to begin. It culminates in an intensely sporting weekend, with the Wimbledon Tennis Ladies Singles Final on Saturday, 9th July, and the Men’s Singles Final on Sunday, 10th July at 2pm. Followed, in the evening, by the Euro 2016 Final match. Phew! And then, the Olympic Games are scheduled begin in Brazil on 5th August, but that’s another story entirely.

The UEFA European Championship 2016 kicks off today in France

With twenty-four teams competing in ten host cities, it’s the biggest European football championship so far. It reaches what promises to be an emotional climax on 10th July. Sporty Mars will be backtracking in relentless Scorpio during June, finally turning direct on the 29th. Watch out for more angry, volatile outbursts than usual in June. It could be a real mission to get things moving as well, particularly for France and defending champions, Spain, whose national horoscopes are activated by Mars.

Countries with a challenging path to walk between big dreams and structure, rules, and reality are Iceland, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Ukraine, and Poland. These nations will be feeling the effects of that confusing square off between Saturn and nebulous Neptune. It’s exact on the 18th June, but its flavour infuses the whole month. At it’s best, this combination means hard work makes dreams come true. At it’s worst, it denotes disappointment, depression, delusions and restrictions.

And what about England? It’s hard for me to be objective about that! But, looking at the chart for the Coronation of William the Conqueror on Christmas Day, 1066, there’s a powerful boost from Jupiter, Pluto, and the mysterious Moon’s nodes – suggesting confidence, energy, and determination. This team could go further than we might imagine.

What’s encouraging, too, are some positive planetary patterns that link 1066, 2016, and 1966 – the never-to-be-forgotten (and so far never-to-be-repeated) World Cup when England won against West Germany.

Back in July 1966, Uranus – planet of surprises and upsets, and potent Pluto (both at 16 degrees Virgo) were energising fleet-footed Mercury in Capricorn (16 degrees) and sensible, hard-working Saturn in Virgo (16 degrees) in the English 1066 horoscope.

In June 2016 Pluto is crossing 16 degrees of Capricorn, Jupiter is at 16 degrees Virgo. There’s some strong, positive, earthy energy activating our 1066 English chart, just as it did in 1966. The Moon’s nodes (15 Virgo) plug into this pattern, emphasising team spirit, loyalty, and the fortunate ability to support each other. Uranian magic of the ‘anything can happen’ variety is the crucial difference between 1966 and today.

Only remember, there are no cast-iron guarantees of stellar success. When helpful patterns come along, we must choose to channel them, and decide to seize the moment. Otherwise, we simply feel better than usual and nothing much happens. Having said that, it’s clear that the planets support cautious optimism, although maybe not delirious July joy.

Manager Roy Hodgson, born on 9th August 1947, also has some uplifting planetary transits, particularly towards the end of June and beginning of July too with expansiveness, courtesy of Jupiter, energy from powerful Pluto, and some (hopefully pleasing, but you never know) surprises courtesy of unpredictable Uranus. Saturn is doggedly supporting his stoic side and his optimistic planets in Leo – whatever happens, he’ll remain true to himself and his beliefs. We wish them all the very best of luck.

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Saturday 11th June – Tuesday 14th June:

Fresh thoughts, exciting encounters, and eccentric styles entertain us as Venus and Uranus stir up some fizzy bubbles of fun in Gemini and Aries.

Unusual and spontaneous moments sparkle, lighting up planets in Gemini, Libra and Aquarius, plus Aries, Leo and Sagittarius around 22 – 24 degrees.

On Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th the Gemini Sun boosts moods, impulses, and light-bulb moments by making the same connection with fiery, unpredictable Uranus. It’s electrifying.

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Sunday 12th June:

Mercury enters one of his two home signs, airy Gemini, the sign of the Twins, today.

Levels of chatter and communication increase after Mercury’s lengthy, cautious, and serious-minded residency in Taurus. Mercury whizzes through Gemini, leaving for Cancer on 29th June. During these lively weeks, Mercury favours talking about the numerous weird confusions generated by the ongoing tension between fear versus ideals, practicality versus fantasy and all the other opaque situations described by Saturn square Neptune.

You may have Mercury in Gemini if you’re a Sun sign Taurus, Gemini, or Cancer – depending on your year of birth.

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Monday 13th June:

Neptune turns retrograde at 12 Pisces. It turns direct on 20th November.

Neptune in its watery home sign of Pisces is always going to be idealistic, musical, artistic, spiritual, and somewhat away with the fairies.

In apparent reverse, Neptune’s cosmic hall of mirrors becomes ever more mind-bending. Dream-catchers at the ready then.

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Friday 17th June:

Venus enters water-sign Cancer, the Crab. Venus in Cancer is a silvery Moon goddess, a bewitching mistress of dreams.

Venus in Cancer can be seductive yet self-protective, sensitive, and most intuitive about others’ emotions, sexuality, and motivations. Generally, loyalty is prized highly – this Venus likes to create a stable, loving partnership, even though fluctuating emotions, moodiness, and powerful possessiveness can cause tension in relationships.

Financially, Venus in Cancer is astute. It favours collecting art and antique silver, property investments, and earning cash from vintage items. Good food, fine wine, and the sight of the sea bring great pleasure.

Who Has Venus in Cancer?

You may have Venus in sensitive – yet shrewd – Cancer if your Sun sign is Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, or Virgo – depending on the year you were born.

Some famous people with Venus in Cancer are:

Sun in Gemini, Venus in Cancer: Rafael Nadal (3rd June, 1986); Angelina Jolie (4th June, 1975); Donald Trump (14th June, 1946)

Sun in Cancer, Venus in Cancer: Meryl Streep (22nd June, 1949); Khloe Kardashian (27th June, 1984)

Sun in Leo, Venus in Cancer: Barack Obama (4th August, 1961); Kate Bush (30th July, 1958); Robert Plant (20th August, 1948)

 

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Saturday 18th June:

One of 2016’s main signatures is exact again today. This is the second of three meetings between structured Saturn and slippery Neptune. Its themes surfaced late last year, and continue on into autumn 2016.

Here’s what I wrote back at the start of this big, transitional pattern in 2015:

‘The endless layers of Saturn’s dance with Neptune are in focus now, and on into 2016. Saturn is structured, risk-averse, and often realistic to the point of pessimism. Neptune dissolves boundaries and rigid structures like the sea eroding the coast. Neptune is misty and idealistic, Saturn is all about the rules, the bones, the clock and the calendar.

Dreams, beliefs, and hallucinogenic or mind-altering drugs of every kind will be tested rigorously between now and November 2016 both in our own lives, and in the world around us. This includes legal highs, anti-depressants, sleeping pills and medical marijuana. Financially, Saturn/Neptune links do not favour unrealistic credit and tend to mark periods of deflation and financial limitations. The discouraging manifestation of Saturn/Neptune means hopes are dashed, dreams squashed, and disappointments have long-lasting effects.

Saturn and Neptune’s current square-off happens in the philosophical signs of fiery Sagittarius (Saturn) and watery Pisces (Neptune). Both signs are optimistic and flexible, yet both signs are capable of religious fanaticism, financial deception, and political delusions. Who’s fooling who? Over the next twelve months it could be impossible to answer this question with any certainty. Some of our longstanding heroes will topple over Saturn’s rocks headfirst into Neptune’s salty oceans.

And yet when Saturn and Neptune work well together it’s possible to make dreams come true. It’s no easy task. Saturn is firmly grounded, bringing wisdom, patience, and a strong work ethic, while Neptune’s spiritual vibrations emphasise universal love, inspiration, and surrender to something bigger and finer than me, my selfie, and I.’

 

Positive Saturn/Neptune themes include:

For ourselves:

*Practical inspiration – free spirits come down to earth, but get results

*Freeing ourselves from limited thinking

*Dissolving outmoded routines, unhelpful structures, and exhausting relationship patterns

*Finding new creative routines – each baby step leads towards our finished creations

*Making proper, regular time for sleep and meditation

*Creating uplifting rituals – a daily walk, a journal, a seasonal celebration, a spot of hocus-pocus in your voodoo kitchen…..

*Establishing vital emotional and spiritual boundaries

*Learning to sing or play a musical instrument – or just singing in the shower

 

In the world around us:

*Appreciating and discovering the spiritual wisdom of other cultures, and other times

*Working tirelessly to clean our oceans, rivers and lakes, and prioritising sustainable fishing

*Discovering the wonders of ancient art and ancient ruins – particularly those under the sea, or beside water

This Saturn/Neptune cycle began in 1989 with a conjunction in Capricorn, with the first square in 1998-99. The two planets opposed one another in 2006-2007. What’s happening now could bring up or test themes and events from those years. The Berlin Wall came down in 1989, for example – and now Germany’s commitment to the ideal of a Europe without boundaries is being tested by the migration and refugee crisis. Saturn and Neptune are all set to preside over much confusion in the oil and gas industries, spark off debate and new legislation in medicine and alternative treatments, and encourage new initiatives and legislation to crack down on internet scams and the elusive labyrinths of the dark web. A new Saturn/Neptune cycle begins in 2025.

This current Saturn/Neptune meeting colours the whole year ahead. The exact squares between Old Father Time and Water World are:

November 26th 2015 – 7 degrees of Sagittarius and Pisces

June 18th 2016 – 12 degrees of Sagittarius and Pisces

September 10th 2016 – 10 degrees of Sagittarius and Pisces

If you’re a Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarian or Piscean then you’re likely to notice the effects more than most. Anyone with planets in those mutable signs in their birth chart will also be dealing with these themes during the coming year.’

Saturn square Neptune is exact at 12 degrees of Sagittarius and Pisces. Both planets are retrograde.

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Monday 20th June:

Summer Solstice, Sun enters Cancer the Crab.

It’s the longest day here in the northern hemisphere. The seasons turn for everyone here on Earth today as a new phase begins with the Sun in the dynamic cardinal sign of Cancer, the Crab.

Let’s not forget to say happy birthday month to all those enigmatic, complex Cancerians out there. You are creative, intuitive, ambitious and infinitely tenacious. Ruled by the Moon, your inner seas ebb and flow with mysterious tides of emotion that you prefer to conceal from others, or even from yourself. You hate change, unless it was your idea. However, you are often successful in life since you don’t give up on anything (or anyone) easily.

The Solstice Full Moon rises in Sagittarius at 29 degrees

Image: Vintage optical illusion disc via Wikimediacommons.org

This is the second full Moon in the sign of the centaur this season. It completes a cycle linked with education, travel, religion or idealistic aims and beliefs.

Aligned with fixed star Acumen, in the constellation of Scorpio, it shines on sharp minds, and stinging words of criticism too. There’s more in the Moon Diary.

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Thursday 23rd June:

Today Britain votes on whether to stay in Europe, or say farewell to the European Union. The Moon, signifying the public, is in intellectual, humanitarian, yet detached Aquarius all day. Mercury is in changeable Gemini, opposing the UK’s Mercury in Sagittarius – clearly suggesting divided opinions, perhaps an almost-perfect neat line down the middle? Jupiter expands everything from Virgo, squaring up to Mercury to denote a feeling of too much information and spin, or the possibility of a large turn-out to vote.

Today is also Midsummer Eve. Ancient traditions tell us that this is one of the witchiest, most haunted nights of the year. Fires were lit at sunset on this day, to celebrate this magical night, and to fend off any spiteful ghosts and mischievous spirits.

FIRST FAIRY:
You spotted snakes with double tongue,
Thorny hedgehogs, be not seen;
Newts and blind-worms, do no wrong,
Come not near our fairy queen.

Chorus:
Philomel, with melody
Sing in our sweet lullaby;
Lulla, lulla, lullaby, lulla, lulla, lullaby:
Never harm,
Nor spell nor charm,
Come our lovely lady nigh;
So, good night, with lullaby.

FIRST FAIRY:
Weaving spiders, come not here;
Hence, you long-legg’d spinners, hence!
Beetles black, approach not near;
Worm nor snail, do no offence.

– ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ by William Shakespeare

via www.shakespeare-navigators.com

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Sunday 26th June:

Amidst all the slippery shenanigans of June 2016, we’ve had the deep, fertile power of Jupiter and Pluto, encouraging us to make things real.

This aspect is exact today – there’s still time to get going with something that needs optimism and drive.

The aspect is: Jupiter in Virgo trine Pluto in Capricorn, 16 degrees

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Wednesday 29th June:

Change of pace

Mercury enters Cancer today. Here, the planet of communication and movement expresses itself in an imaginative, intuitive, and tenacious way. A good memory is one of Mercury in Cancer’s most helpful manifestations. It’s shrewd and canny too. Mercury in Cancer loves history too – whether on film, in novels, or as a subject to study. Mercury in Cancer can worry way too much about everything, as emotions and thoughts attempt a complex balancing act.

You may have Mercury in Cancer if your Sun sign is Gemini, Cancer, or Leo. This depends on the year when you were born.

 

Wednesday 29th June’s other shift is:

Mars turns direct at 23 degrees of Scorpio

Mars is moving slowly, remaining at 23 degrees of Scorpio until 11th July. It’s effect is a powerful one for Taurus and Scorpio, and to a lesser extent Leo and Aquarius.

Special birthdays energised by assertive Mars this summer are:

Taurus:  12th – 14th May

Leo: 14th – 16th August

Scorpio: 14th – 16th November

Aquarius: 10th – 12th February

If you have planets around 23 degrees of these signs in your natal horoscope they are activated now. If this is you, then what’s been held back or stuck should now begin to gradually edge forward as we move into July. Simple solutions and uncomplicated plans promise to be the most successful.

 

Source

 

The Astrology Room

 

 

 

 

Dark Stars Horoscopes – June 2016

by Jane Lyle

 

ARIES
You’ve been learning how to go at a different pace since April. You don’t like it much, but you can see what you may have overlooked in your haste to get things done. What’s emerging is useful, and this probably irritating experience will, eventually, work out in your favour. Pouring energy into pushing for new things is a waste of time right now. Other people will simply stand in your way. But by August the brakes are released, and who knows where you might be heading? Anyway, this is Gemini season, which means it’s a great time to be sociable, explore your neighbourhood, and make the most of every little thing – from your morning coffee to a gorgeous sunset. You’ll learn things, meet new people, and disrupt your old ways of thinking, or routines that no longer serve you. Every cloud has a silver lining.

TAURUS
Your month begins with a powerful new Moon aligned with your ruler, lovely Venus on 5th June. This would be a meaningful time to think about what you really love, what you value highly, and how to make those things shine and grow this June. Women may be very helpful to you, or be able to point you in the right direction. Keep these things close to your heart, and bide your time. Currently, partners in love, at work – or both – are unable to help you much. They’re struggling with their own concerns. You can be supportive just by being your warm, affectionate self, but you can’t solve their problems for them. Don’t be blinkered by others now – your creativity and sense of wellbeing is boosted all month long by lucky Jupiter and intense Pluto, and you can perform a fabulous transformation act. If you take deliberate steps towards your desires and dreams, the universe will meet you half-way.

GEMINI
Your annual new Moon in Gemini on June 5th is a very special one this year. It’s marking an amazing moment when you can ride the waves of energy all around you like the best surfer on the beach. If you can go with the lunar flow, you’ll see much more clearly what 2016 is really all about for you. Setting intentions, if you like doing this, would be a positive move. This atmosphere lasts throughout the month, but is at its most powerful as June begins. Just don’t expect others to agree with you, they’re likely to be in a cautious frame of mind. And your desire to leave one longstanding commitment – a job, a romance, or even a neighbourhood, may unsettle people who care about you. Around the Solstice (20th) you’re extra-restless beneath a ‘close the deal’ full Moon in skippy Sagittarius. So try to keep your feet on the ground now and again – but do make the most of June’s sparkling bubbles of mental inspiration.

CANCER
We’re often told about the benefits of ‘moving on’. Yet you, of all the signs, value history, memory, and the treasures of the past – and you’re spot on this June, for the past is playing a vital role in current events. Your beautiful ruler, the Moon, promises fascinating conversations, compelling dreams, and interesting discoveries in your neighbourhood, or beyond, all month long. And if you keep your extra-sensitive antennae tuned in you’ll pick up all sorts of helpful pointers. You might even meet a great new friend, or reconnect with someone from the past. So don’t be afraid to drift a little, you could find something wonderful, and chances are it will be directly linked with your own history. It’s also a positive time for communication and writing – and once lovely Venus enters Cancer on the 17th you’ll create a good impression everywhere you go. Make your imagination and wellbeing a priority in June, and you can build up the energy you need to make some impressive moves in July.

LEO
Great opportunities are hiding in plain sight this June. But they may not be what you expected or imagined for yourself earlier in the year. Maybe you need to look at things from another point of view, or simply stop knocking on a door that refuses to budge? This isn’t a sign of weakness, for June is all about flexibility – if you’re willing to change, or even wait and see, then you’ll feel less stressed or frustrated. Relaxing a bit mid-month opens your fiery spirit up to exciting encounters, creative surprises, and new looks – and is most definitely a time when all work and no play is a bad move. You can’t force yourself to be creative and productive, you need to stretch out in the sun before you gather up your strength to pounce. Try to avoid confrontations with the men in your life too – whatever role they play in your world. Relationships with key figures approach a new era by the end of the month, for now you’ll be better off focusing on your own happiness.

VIRGO
Avoiding any kind of DIY in June could be a wise step to take – everything is likely to take much longer than expected. Domestic appliances, cars, or even technology are unreliable too – this is not a great time to invest in stuff for your everyday life.  Similarly, resolving longstanding family issues will have to wait until the end of June. But when you move towards exploring love, creative ideas, or having fun then you’ll attract good luck and feel much more in tune with your true self. A powerhouse of a new Moon on 5th June illuminates vital clues – and conversations with women could be especially important. You’ll also benefit from study, travel, and generally making a conscious effort to think along positive lines. Day by day you’re moving towards an autumn turning point, and even though you can’t really say what that might be like yet, you sense important developments. The more open you are, the easier this exciting transition will be.

LIBRA
Be prepared for a flurry of new information, invitations, or social surprises in the first couple of weeks of June. Other people are very likely to open up spontaneous possibilities – or even romantic frissons – between the 10th and 14th, so don’t hide your Libran light under a bushel whatever you do. Much continues to be outside your immediate control, and you don’t always feel comfortable with that. However, if you accept it you can conserve your precious energy. This would be a very clever step to take, for once Venus and the Sun move into Cancer the Crab (17th and 20th) you’ll be in a much better, and luckier, phase – and it will be time to move forward with your goals and dreams, and see what develops during July. Towards the end of the month you can make some delightful discoveries – either in your fertile imagination, or right under your nose in your own home and family. Something valuable is waiting for you to find it, so why not let intuition be your guide?

SCORPIO
Many things begin to edge forwards this month, although your legendary patience is still very much needed in most situations until July. Still, if anyone can do it, it’s you. Your traditional ruler, Mars, is pretty much sitting still in Scorpio, favouring revising, reworking, and revisiting skills, projects, lovers and attitudes. Buried rage might be an issue, so prepare to be very honest with yourself. Your other ruling energy source, Pluto, offers rich gifts in the form of knowledge, creative cooperation, and vitality – for there’s a remarkable June link with lucky Jupiter. You can benefit from this by communicating your ideas, joining forces with others, and building up your self-confidence. This works extremely well when you channel energy into something you’ve already begun. New initiatives must wait until July, when the atmosphere changes – and money starts to flow again. Don’t expect everyone to be as loyal and reliable as you are, many people are dealing with much confusion this month. Just keep on doing what you’re doing, and sooner or later you’ll be delighted by your success.

SAGITTARIUS
Look up at the night sky and make a wish when the new Moon rises on 5th June. There’s love, beauty, music and pleasure to be found – but only if you allow yourself to see it. With Saturn and Neptune around, you may have been feeling negative, confused, or disappointed this year – or perhaps things aren’t quite working out how you’d expected. However, the dastardly duo can also help you work hard (very hard) to manifest your dreams – and although it’s a real slog, you’ll see pleasing and enduring results eventually. Both May and June bring full Moons in your sign too, indicating the end of a phase in your life – this could be a way of thinking, a relationship, or a routine. Significant changes are afoot, but – like all of us – you won’t be able to pin everything down just yet. Your fantastic humour and ability to adapt helps you make the very best of this time. Indeed, insisting on certainty just won’t work – you’ll be able to do that in August. Meanwhile, look outwards and upwards – there’s a magical vista unfolding.

CAPRICORN
June’s a bit like a gorgeous gift wrapped up in dirty old newspapers. As you peel back the layers, you’ll wonder what’s going on. But the gift is there, waiting for you. It’s linked to what you did, or what you were thinking about last October, or again this March. Did you miss out on something then? Or did you start a project, friendship, or journey at that time? June brings an unusually powerful chance to move things forward and create something wonderful, or attract the luck and love you need in your life. Remember, this is one of those times when the universe is inviting you to step forward. This is a distracting, confusing month in many ways – so it’s up to you to see the bigger picture. Once the Sun (20th) and Venus (17th) are supporting you from intuitive Cancer, it’s easier to feel optimistic – for you’ll see just how much others are cheering you on.

AQUARIUS
Hopefully, by now, you’re getting used to delays caused by others. You can’t push the river, much as you’d like to – and things may not move at the pace you’d prefer until mid-July. Yet this can be a good thing, for fresh information and unexpected events promise to reveal possibilities you hadn’t even considered. Interesting disruptions can crop up any time this month, but between the 10th and 15th June looks like a very lively time for you. And, dull though it may sound, you have a useful chance to revise old projects, or get back in touch with former friends and colleagues. For some Aquarians, this brings romance. For others, it’s an opportunity to put something right, or make a new beginning with someone you’ve neglected or argued with. If this sounds incredibly boring, why not see it as a time of preparation instead? Autumn and winter seem a long way off, but developments then could be astonishing. Preparing mind, body, and spirit now gives you that all-important ninja edge.

PISCES
June can be a memorable month for you if you can somehow keep your balance, and tune in to all the amazing mutable energy that surrounds you. It could be a very meaningful time for your goals and ambitions – with wise advice from older women looking especially helpful. Interesting possibilities are linked to what you’ve already achieved – and that’s probably much more than you think. There are people who believe in you, so why not listen to them for a change? This is a challenging year for you, and you need to embrace love and support rather than hide away. Think back to last October and March. Did you have any ideas, or meet anyone who inspired you? Did you take that inspiration any further? June brings another unusual chance to get involved with a group project or partnership that holds fabulous, fertile potential. Let the shimmering new Moon in Gemini (5th) be your guide. Towards the end of June, romantic feelings make you smile – just practise your acrobatic skills until then, and listen to the rapturous applause from your fans.

 

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Claire’s monthly horoscope – June 2016

ARIES (March 21st-April 20th)

You begin this month with a more refined and sensible air than you’ve had in months and this should gain you much attention and respect from those you’ve long wanted to get back on track with. Time spent with someone from your past mid-month helps to fill in many blanks about what a close one did or didn’t do earlier in the year. It may be the summer, but it’s a great month for study, so get your priorities sorted. Finances benefit it you do. Ring now to hear how love can see you making a major life change.

 

 

TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st)

There has been a rather awkward air developing between you and a close one which has made it hard for you to feel you can talk to them. This does mean though that you’re likely to have spoken to third parties, which may have put their noses out of joint for you not making them a priority. Use the peace talks Saturn can support from the 14th onwards when it will be easier than usual for others to see your point of view. Ring now to hear why it’s such a great month to go for career changes and which signs can help you.

 

 

GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st)

It is going to be easy for your close ones to accuse you of things you have not done, as you look guilty before you’ve even opened your mouth! Family come to the fore this month and I see you’ll be feeling more sensitive than is normal. This will garner you more attention than usual so use this month as a platform to say what you really feel. All aspects of your life can improve if you do my friend. An ex wants a favour you must not feel pressured to give. Ring now so I can give you the confidence boost you need.

 

 

CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd)

You must be careful in love this month as it’s going to be easy for you to be charmed by those who may not be all they claim to be. Check the status of those you’re interested in. Not just with them, but with those who know them well too. Your ruling planet sees your emotions working like a see saw and it may prove difficult at times for you to feel in control of how you’re feeling. Keep your eye on the bigger picture to hold on to reality. Ring now to hear how travel and love promise to put a large smile on your face.

 

 

LEO (July 24th-August 23rd)

A lack of energy could see you saying no to the very things you need to be saying yes to. Try to keep your eyes open and focus not on the past, but on the present and the future. It’s what can put the spring back into your step my friend. I can see from your stars that events last month took their toll on you and that you feel you had the wool pulled over your eyes. Now though, you’re older and wiser and by embracing life you will start to feel alive and reinvigorated again. Ring now to hear which sign makes June great for you.

 

 

VIRGO (August 24th-September 23rd)

You find out things you did not know about people you thought you knew well. Try not to cast judgement though Virgo, as this really is your chance to show that you are wiser and more open minded than certain signs had believed you to be. Time taken to deal with older people’s problems can do a lot to make them feel more loved and supported. A new attraction could change everything for many of you and is someone you did not think was your type. Ring now so I can tell you more.

 

 

LIBRA (September 24th-October 23rd)

Venus enters your tenth house on the 18th and you have up until then to try to work out what you think and how you feel about the situation which has obviously stirred your heart. Take your time and don’t be pushed into decisions by anyone else. This is your life and you are the one who must make the choices which will affect it. The chance to go somewhere really alternative is costly, but worth the outlay. Ring now to hear about a new lifestyle which awaits.

 

 

SCORPIO (October 24th-November 22nd)

Although you have made some enemies in business this year, you have actually made more friends and this pleasing piece of news can help you to gain the confidence you will need to take your personal life up to a whole new level. Telling tales on those you work with will come back on you and it’s only by keeping other’s business behind closed doors that you will manage to do the same for yourself. A younger person pleases you with their newfound maturity. Ring now to hear how successful foreign links are written in your stars.

 

 

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd-December 21st)

There was a time when you thought you would and could accept second best, but that time is no more Sagittarius. You have learnt much about your past from the reactions others have given you so far this year. One of the main lessons is that it is wise to live and let live. A new friend could turn out to be someone much more personal to you if you give them the green light. Watch out for an Aries trying to pull the wool over your eyes in business. Ring now to hear which family members need careful handling.

 

 

CAPRICORN (December 22nd-January 20th)

Think before you speak this week, as many of the signs are saying things they just don’t mean and it’s going to be easy for you to jump on board this dramatic band wagon. Utilise the new skills you have learnt over the last two months to take your career to the next level. Time you spend on sums and finances can help you to have a more fluid personal life my friend. An argument in the family must be downplayed around the 18th if you are to remain on good terms. Ring now for support.

 

 

AQUARIUS (January 21st-February 19th)

I know you are feeling in two minds as to what you should do with your life, but try to take your time and don’t rush your decisions. It has taken you a while to get over the bumpy start which 2016 has offered to your sign and you must feel as if you have been taking two steps forwards and one step back. Forced decisions in the home are only made in your best interests, so try not to resist them too much. New ways to make money link to a skill you have not used in a while. Ring now for a romantic secret to be uncovered.

 

 

PISCES (February 20th-March 20th)

You don’t like being told what to do. You and I know that for a fact. I also know that you have spent far too long talking about what you want to do and not enough time doing it. Fellow Pisces offer you the strength and guidance to make life great again, so seek them out and don’t be afraid to tell them your wildest dreams. It can begin a most exciting chapter of your life indeed. Hard work you do in your own time is set to pay dividends and you no longer worry about how things look but how you feel instead. Ring now for insight.

 

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Astrology of Today – June 1, 2016

Summary:

• The Moon is in Aries until 10:46 PM.
• The Moon is void from 11:42 AM to 10:46 PM.
• The Moon is in Taurus from 10:46 PM forward (until Friday, June 3rd, at 11:01 PM).
• The Moon is waning and in its Last Quarter phase until 5:35 PM/the Moon is waning and in its Waning Crescent phase from 5:35 PM forward.
• A Last Quarter Moon occurred on the 29th, and a New Moon will occur on June 4th.
• Mercury is direct and is in its post-retrograde shadow until June 7th.
• Mars is retrograde (Mars is retrograde from April 17-June 29).

Monthly Astro-Forecasts June 2016

June 2016 Energy Report

1st June 2016: Eris

Day 18

Friendship Blessing

I bless my best friend,
Always supporting me to the bitter end.
Always there to lend a hand,
Listen, comfort and understand
Love surrounds and keeps us together.
We will always be, best friends forever.

 

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Not really a magickal activity, just good eats for June 1, the Festival of Carna

 

White Bean and Witted Greens Soup

I can cooked cannellini beans
1 clove garlic, drained and rinsed peeled and chopped
2 cups vegetable stock
1 cup chopped Swiss chard
(Swanson’s Vegetable Broth)
1/2 teaspoon salt

In a 2-quart sauce pan, bring the beans, garlic, and stock to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes. With a slotted spoon, scoop out the beans and transfer to a blender with ‘/2 cup of the liquid. Puree until smooth. Return the puree to the saucepan and stir until blended. Add the chopped greens, season with salt, and cook for another 5 minutes. Serves 2.

 June 1

Festival of Carna

All life, even in its lowest form, is energy.
—Plontinus

Traditionally, the first day of June was set aside for the festival of Carna, the Roman Goddess of door hinges, and thus domestic life. She was thought to dwell in a sacred wood called Locus Helerni, on the banks of the Tiber River. It was there that sacrifices were made to Carna by the pontiffs to ensure the well-being of the community.
Carna also held responsibility for the protection of the people from vampires that took the form of semi-human birds who tried to suck the blood of unattended newborn babies. According to Robert Graves The White Goddess, it was only the priestess who cooked her feast food of white beans and pork, that served during the festivities.

Daily Magickal Applications for Wednesday

To the Romans, this day was called Dies Mercurii, or “Mercury’s day” Mercury was a popular character in the Roman pantheon. A messenger of the gods, he presided over commerce, trade, and anything that required skill or dexterity. The Celts also worshiped Mercury and eventually equated him with the Norse god Odin (some spelling variations on this name include Wotan, Wodin, and Wodan). In Norse mythologies, Odin, like Mercury, is associated with poetry and music. Interestingly enough, both Odin and Mercury were regarded as psychopomps, or the leaders of souls, in their individual mythologies.

Odin, one of the main gods in Norse mythology, was constantly seeking wisdom. He traveled the world in disguise as a one-eyed man with a long gray beard, wearing an old, beat-up hat and carrying a staff or a spear (which brings to my mind images of Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings). In the Old English language, this day of Mercury evolved into Wodnes daeg, “Woden’s day,” or Wednesday.

Wednesday carries all of the planetary and magickal energies and associations of the witty and nimble god Mercury himself. Some of these mercurial traits included good communication skills, cleverness, intelligence, creativity, business sense, writing, artistic talent, trickiness, and thievery. And don’t forget all of those wise and enigmatic qualities associated with the Norse god Odin/Wodin, not to mention the goddess Athena’s contributions of music, the arts, handmade crafts, and writing. Wednesdays afford excellent opportunities for seeking wisdom, changing your circumstances, and improving your skills, be they in trade and commerce, music and art, or in communication and writing.
 

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Ellen Dugan