Perform this ritual three days before the full moon, preferably when the moon is in the sign of Cancer, Pisces, or Scorpio. Begin by brewing a strong tea made from yarrow or mugwort. Light thirteen purple votive candles to help attract psychic influence. Drink tea, stare into a magick mirror, crystal ball, or pyramid and chant three times:
“I invoke thee, O Asariel,
Archangel of Neptune
And Ruler of clairvoyant powers.
I ask thee now to open my
Third eye
And show me the hidden light.
Let me see the future.
Let me see the past.
Let me perceive the divine
Kingdoms of the unknown.
Let me understand the wisdom
Of the mighty universe.
So mote it be!”
After chanting, relax, breathe slowly, concentrate on opening your third eye. Do not allow negative thoughts to enter.
The longest night of the year is honored by many traditions as a sacred time.
In the past, it’s been a night to gather ’round the fire or set out candles to call back the Sun. It’s on the 21st in 2016.
Is this where the date for Christmas came from? The indigenous Europeans had already been celebrating the birth of the Sun as part of Yule for thousands of years.
Endings and Darkness
In Latin, solstice means sun set still and Winter Solstice is the great stillness before the Sun’s strength builds, and days grow longer.
It can be a time to rest and reflect. It’s the fruitful dark out of which new life can eventually emerge. In ancient times and for some today, the darkness itself is the spiritual cradle into which the Sun is reborn.
Father Time with his sickle appears briefly and bids us farewell before the newborn babe appears at New Years. Everything lies dormant in the silent night, a sacred time of rest before the awakening, and the slow build toward longer days.
Keeping the Faith
This time of year is associated with light — string lights, sparklers and of course, candles.
There’s the advent wreath of the Christian faith and the all-night bonfire for the burning of the Yule log, a tradition with roots in Northern European pre-Christian times. The lights are reminders of the inner light and hope for the return of sunny days.
Winter Blues
The timeless traditions during the dark season of lights and celebrations are thought to be an attempt to balance out the sunless gloom of winter.
Seasonal depression is brought on by a lack of sunlight, and a drop in serotonin levels.
In Roman times, the Feast of Saturnalia was meant to counteract the heavy dark and the season’s reminder of mortality. Named for Saturn, the ultimate buzz-kill at any party, their feast turned normal Saturnian boundaries and order on its head.
Masters became servants, and gambling and excess were encouraged.
Creating Warmth
The many seasonal gatherings help to carry us through the dark time of the year. There’s a melancholy that can be overwhelming without the promise of a new beginning. It’s normal to feel that tinge of sorrow at life’s endings, here at the dying of the year.
Parties and holiday gatherings remind us that we’re all in it together. We long for a sense of belonging, being part of a tribe, feeling that deep bond of family.
The Reason for Seasons
The Earth is tilted on its axis like a top, which astronomers figured out is at 23 degrees. The seasons are flip-flopped, with Winter Solstice coming in December for the Northern hemisphere and in June for the Southern hemisphere.
That’s why Australians are wearing jumpers in summer and swimsuits in winter, and our seasons are reversed. To avoid confusion, sometimes they’re called June and December solstice.
A Sun is Born
At Newgrange cairn in Ireland, the sun’s rays shine onto the triple-spiral symbol in the burial chamber. The megalithic mound is womb shaped, and the triple-spiral is thought to come from the earlier Goddess cultures, representing the triplicity of Mother, Maiden, and Crone.
The light of the Sun begins a new solar cycle at Winter Solstice. The rays shine into the dark and nurture the newborn life there to be cultivated. And this is mirrored in nature, as the seeds are buried in the darkness of the Earth, to emerge once again with the life-giving rays of the Sun.
Birthing Dreams
The longest night is a fruitful time for setting intentions, to be birthed with the newborn Sun. What you conceive now can grow with the Sun, and gain momentum in Spring. You might start a tradition of setting Winter Solstice intentions, and in one year, see how many have come into being. Put them in a special tin or box that has meaning for you.
The dark before the dawn, just like New Moons, can be a powerful moment of magic, drawing in what you’d like to see happen in the new year.
by Molly Hall
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The Longest Day
What’s Bearing Fruit?
The Sun’s beams are at their brightest, for the longest day (here in the Northern latitudes). Summer Solstice is on June 21st, and it’s one of the four grand turning points of the solar year.
What’s begun at the Spring Equinox, with Sun into Aries, is coming to life from the vitality and intention brought to it. Tomatoes are ripening on the vine.
Traditionally Summer Solstice has been a time of outdoor celebrations, especially for Northern Europeans who lived through the darkness of the Ice Age.
The Sun is life-giving, and this is its peak, before the waning begins again.
The Sun’s peak means physical vitality is high, and in natural settings, the garden is at its lushest point. You might reflect on which of your Spring projects or activities is bearing fruit.
It’s also simply a time to enjoy family and friends, and tend to the nest, with the Sun into homey Cancer. This sets off a month for family get-togethers, reminiscing and catching up with old friends.
You may light a candle, to symbolize the brightness of the season. Or create a bonfire and jump over it, like in olden times.
Long Summer Day
Summer is here, with the Sun into Cancer and the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. When the Sun is at its most northerly point, hovering over the astrological Tropic of Cancer, that’s known as the summer solstice.
The Earth is tilted on its axis, so like a sunflower, the Northern Hemisphere has its face toward the life-giving Sun.
The Sun is at its most powerful, and appears to stand still in the sky, and that’s what solstice means in Latin. After the summer solstice, the Sun’s rays will begin to light up more of the Southern Hemisphere, and days will start to shorten in the North.
The bright glowing orb we call The Sun is celebrated in many traditions at the summer solstice. There are fire dances, bonfires, and in the olden days, the ancients rolled fire wheels down the hills. The ancients of Europe were sun worshippers, as they knew they needed it to survive the harsh winters.
There’s also a long tradition of ritual bathing, dipping in the cleansing waters. Fire and water are celebrated at the summer solstice, along with the Earth as Mother Goddess, at her most abundant.
It’s a celebration of the Earth, the feminine and the living natural world. It’s one of the four cardinal turning points of the solar calendar, along with the Winter Solstice and the Spring and Fall Equinoxes.
For those living in harmony with nature’s cycles, it’s the season to harvest herbs and honey. Many couples still marry in June, at the peak of nature’s abundance. Some traditions would feed the newlyweds honey-laced foods for the entire first month, which is where “honeymoon” comes from.
The Full Moon in June is the Honey Moon.
Cancer Zodiac Begins the Season
The summer solstice coincides with the Sun’s ingress into Cancer, and the official start of the season. Cancer is the water cardinal sign of the mother, nurturing, and family.
It’s a high spirited time, when solar light is radiant and the feminine energies are in abundance, too.
There are parades, picnics, festivals and celebrations of all kinds in the Northern Hemisphere at this time, often outdoors. It’s an exuberant time, in contrast to the deep introversion of Winter.
Becoming aware of these solar turning points tunes you into the natural rhythm of the seasons. The summer solstice is the peak of sunlight, and the Sun as radiant manna of all that grows, has been celebrated with feasts, dancing and just being together. After the solstice, the days begin to shorten slowly toward the Fall Equinox, when days and nights are equal again
by Molly Hall
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The ancient Shinto festival of the Cleansing Lily originated from the need to dispel early summer downpours that would invariably lead to flooding. The lily stalks were gathered at dawn by seven maidens wearing white robes. the stalks were taken to local shrines for blessings. The flowers stayed in these temples overnight, during which time they were prayed over by the priests. Early the next morning, a procession led by the maidens walked through the town’s streets, waving the lilies to attract moisture-free weather.
Sunday corresponds to the sun, our closest star. This day is full of wonder and all sorts of magical potential for success, wealth, and fame. Sundays are for personal achievements of any kind such as working towards a promotion at your job, seeking fame and wealth, or being acknowledged for a job well done. All of these goals fall under the golden influence of the sun. Some suggestions for Sunday enchantments would include:
Sitting outside at sunrise and calling on the goddess Brigid for illumination and inspiration
Wearing gold jewelry or clothing that is gold or sunshine yellow to pull some color magic into your life
Arranging a few sunflowers in a vase and empowering these “flowers of the sun” for fame and ambition
Gathering up the common marigold flower and scattering it’s petals about to encourage prosperity
Baking up a batch of cinnamon rolls for the family and enchanting them for health and success
Snacking on a solar fruit, the orange, and enjoying the magical boost it brings to your life
Magickal Intentions: Growth, Advancements, Enlightenment, Rational Thought, Exorcism, Healing, Prosperity, Hope, Exorcism, Money
Incense: Lemon, Frankincense
Planet: Sun
Sign: Leo
Angel: Michael
Colors: Gold, Yellow, Orange and White
Herbs/Plants: Marigold, Heliotrope, Sunflower, Buttercup, Cedar, Beech, Oak
Stones: Carnelian, Citrine, Tiger’s Eye, Amber, Clear Quartz and Red Agate
Oil: (Sun) Cedar, Frankincense, Neroli, Rosemary
The first day of the week is ruled by the Sun. It is an excellent time to work efforts involving business partnerships, work promotions, business ventures, and professional success. Spells where friendships, mental or physical health, or bringing joy back into life are an issue work well on this day, too.
(From the waning half moon until the dark of the moon.)
This is the dark time of the moon. You may find that your psychic talents take a little vacation during the dark phases of the moon, or, on the other hand, they may come roaring to life with an all-out bombardment on your senses. Personally, I have found that abilities such as empathy and psychometry are more pronounced at this time. Why, you may wonder? Well, I have found that this type of psychic ability forces you to look within and to be still as the information comes to you— what better time than in the waning moon, when your powers are focused internally? Magickally, now is the occasion to tackle serious issues, such as extreme protection magick, bindings, or banishing, and keeping away criminals, prowlers, or stalkers. Casting your spells in the final days of the moon’s cycle (when the moon is not visible at all) will increase the force behind your banishing and protective magick. This phase of the moon is often linked to the darker aspects of the Goddess, when she is a spiritual warrior; again, Hecate is a good one to work with in this phase, but you can also call on Sekhmet, the Morrigan, or even Kali, if you are really feeling brave.
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Natural Witchery: Intuitive, Personal & Practical Magick
Ellen Dugan
Waterloo Day (British)
Waning Moon
Moon phase: Fourth Quarter
Moon Sign: Aries
Incense: Almond
Color: Orange
Those ambitious, successful spells and charms will be heightened by working on the day of the week that has the planetary influence of the sun. So light those sunny candles, wear some luminous colors, and break out the gold jewelry! Bake up some cinnamon rolls or low-fat cinnamon muffins for an enchanting family breakfast. Take an orange with you to eat at lunch today. Try using a little magickal aromatherapy and burn some cinnamon-scented incense to encourage success and wealth today. Make the talisman to keep your solar magick with you. Sprinkle some dried marigold petals around your house-or across the threshold-to pull triumph and protection toward you and your family.
Get outside and tip up your face to the sun. Take a walk outside, and soak up some sunshine! Acknowledge the power of Sunna or Helios as they blaze across the sky and bring courage and motivation into your life. Sit outside at sunrise on a Sunday morning and bask in its warm, rosy-golden glow Acknowledge Brigid as the inner, creative spark of imagination and inspiration. She can help these gifts burn brightly within your own soul. Use your imagination and create your own brand of witchery and magick. Here comes the sun, and it’s your turn to shine!
—–Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan
Everyone who came in today, that we would be out of here by 2:00. That way they could go and spend time with their fathers or pay their respects. So we are getting ready to cut things sort of short, real quick. I hope you understand.
Luv & Hugs,
Lady A
The Two in this suit signifies a union of souls. This card traditionally describes a romantic relationship, but also includes the idea that all good friendships and partnerships are based on a natural affinity and a deep mutual understanding. As a personal reflection, it can also signify that your mind and your soul are discovering each other, maybe for the first time.
This card also symbolizes a karmic tie, often portrayed by a wreath or figure-eight ribbon twining around the two cups. Occasionally you see a symbol referring to the union of alchemical opposites (as in sacred sex), pictured as a long-necked flask twined with serpents, its mouth spouting flames, sometimes with wings. This image is from Alchemy, indicating the refining and mutually completing effect of a true and lasting love.
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Aries
Venus in your solar second house can boost your feeling of abundance these days, dear Aries, and you can be particularly interested in beautifying your surroundings or making yourself more comfortable. It’s also a great influence for making the most of your talents and resources. With its minor challenging aspects today, however, there can be some inclination to waste or frivolous decision-making. If you are feeling unsettled, try to get to the heart of the matter. Others may seem over the top or ungrounded. On top of this, you may be dealing with guilt about what you’re not doing or worry about an unknown. For some, there can be news or appointments that worry you, but that also nudge you closer to answers and solutions to problems. Ideas shared with friends or in group settings can be healing and helpful, and family can be very supportive later today.
Taurus
Your personal wants and needs are on the front burner with Venus in your sign these days, dear Taurus. Today, however, they may be misleading and are unlikely to reflect what’s in your heart unless you commit to digging a little deeper. Distractions can be plenty now, and you may not be seeing others’ value very clearly. This is temporary and relatively easy to overcome. The trick is to aim for self-honesty. Avoiding things seems to be the escapist route of choice today, and there can be big clues to understanding yourself in what you most want to avoid right now! A Sun-Chiron square is also active today and can put the spotlight on insecurities or vulnerabilities, perhaps in an initially uncomfortable way. The discomfort, however, can challenge you to do something about it, however, so it has a purpose. Don’t ignore your inner voice today. If an insecurity is triggered, go to the source and aim to learn from the experience. Later tonight, it’s easier to relax and let things be, which in turn leads to a more accepting, calm approach.
Gemini
While you have both the Sun and Mercury in your sign, pointing to a rather outgoing time, dear Gemini, Venus is hiding behind your sign, and you’re keeping many of your deeper feelings to yourself. When it comes to love and pleasure, there is substantial attention to the past, privacy, healing, and reflecting. Making peace with the past is a real possibility these days, but today’s energies are a little problematic, suggesting a perhaps unhealthy focus on problems, limitations, or insecurities, likely related to previous relationships or unfinished business. You may be feeling especially undecided for much of the day. You’re also particularly sensitive to others’ expectations of you, which can lead to poor decisions. Try not to go along with something just to appease others and instead think about ways to express what you actually want. Your ruler, Mercury, and Uranus are moving towards a harmonious aspect tonight, and this can help you detach enough for your wonderful sense of humor to return!
Cancer
You may be feeling a little torn between keeping to yourself and sharing your time with others today, dear Cancer. Alternatively, there may be doubts or worries that prevent you from fully enjoying or interacting naturally with friends. You might also be focusing a little too much on unresolved problems or old hurts and disappointments, making it difficult to enjoy the moment. It’s best to avoid taking others’ opinions to heart now, and if someone’s ideas trigger a soft spot today, identify it and be honest with yourself so that it doesn’t drive poor decisions and behaviors. Even so, there is wonderful energy with you today for working on projects behind the scenes. There can be breakthroughs with problem-solving, and you have all the tools necessary to turn a problem around.
Leo
As much as you enjoy working towards your goals these days, dear Leo, it can be difficult to focus or concentrate today. It’s best to make significant decisions or draw final conclusions on matters now based solely on your feelings today. Avoid acting on impulse and committing yourself to something when only half your heart is in it. Your ruler, the Sun, is challenged today, and self-doubts can seemingly get in the way of progress. Hold off on making bold moves until you know exactly what you want to do and where you want to go. Uncertainties related to support or intimacy can affect your choices today, so aim for self-understanding as your priority. However, good energy is with you for networking and connecting with friends later today. Sharing viewpoints, personal philosophies, and opinions with others can lead to fun, if not important, discoveries. The Moon moves to the top of your solar chart this evening, and seeking out a mission can help improve your mood.
Virgo
With the Moon in your solar eighth house, your feelings run deep, dear Virgo, and this is complicated by minor challenging Venus aspects, which tend to mask real reasons for discontent with cravings for material or superficial things. You may not know what you want, or you could fixate on something you think you want but then discover that it’s not the answer to your problems. Compounding problems is the Sun’s challenging square to Chiron, challenging you to deal with insecurities about your close relationships and performance. If pleasing others threatens to turn into appeasing them, try to nip this unhealthy behavior in the bud. You can do better than that! You have a rather brave and forward-looking attitude about relationships these days, however, and you can get back on this track sooner with a commitment to self-understanding. Fortunately, a Mercury-Uranus aspect is forming, and you’re in great shape for turning over a new leaf by the end of the day.
Libra
While you’re seeking out more depth and passion in your relationships or with your projects and interests these days in general, dear Libra, part of you is worried that these things can impinge on your freedom today. This can lead to some hesitation to commit yourself and perhaps some mixed signals. For some of you, boundaries in your relationships can be on the confusing side today. Also today, it can be difficult to stand up for yourself, and there is a tendency to appease others rather than deal with the big issues. While it’s not the best time to have the “big talk” due to a tendency for us to be on the touchy side much of the day, by tonight, if you’re not already over it, there is easier, breezier energy for talking things through, if necessary. A frustrated mood may very well prompt you to take action on something you’ve avoided.
Scorpio
Venus is in your partnership sector these days, dear Scorpio, and this is a helpful influence for improving relationships as well as bringing loving, supportive people into your life. Today, Venus forms tense aspects and the tendency may be to swing from appeasing others to avoiding them, however. Keep in mind that it’s difficult to see others’ true value today as insecurities can skew your perceptions. Aim to see the difference between feelings that come from a place of insecurity and those that come from your heart. Doubts happen to the best of us, and you can make the best of them by allowing doubts to motivate you to resolve problems, as you are particularly uncomfortable in this frame of mind. More than anything, aim for self-honesty. Talking through things with a partner can be very effective later today and into tomorrow. It can be slightly messy but helpful and revealing! The coming days are important for putting a bad habit or attitude behind you.
Sagittarius
As much as you’re enjoying certain jobs, duties, and routines these days, dear Sagittarius, it can be difficult to focus on what you want today, partly because your attention is divided. Sticking to plans and routines can be challenging — you may be seeking out pleasure and comfort most of all. There can be competing energies pitting your social life or leisure time against chores. Uncertainties in the family or home life or insecurities can be at the root of indecision now. Treat your home and personal life as your root and base, and as you take care of it, other areas of life improve by extension. It’s not always easy to identify your limits and boundaries as these can blur with people you care about, but doing so can help to prevent problems and resentments. Today is emotionally up and down but can give you a window into problem areas and vulnerabilities. Later today is quite excellent for moving forward through smart decisions and conversations.
Capricorn
Venus in your romance and creativity sector these days is a wonderful transit for personal appeal and enjoyment, dear Capricorn. With its challenging aspects today, however, there can be some tendency to avoid responsibilities or to seek out pleasure and comfort when you should be doing otherwise. This is not necessarily difficult, but it’s a good idea to keep in mind that judgment can be a little off. As well today, a Sun-Chiron square suggests some self-doubt which can lead to appeasing people. Bad timing is likely when it comes to conversations, transportation, and appointments. A roundabout or avoidant approach is a temptation but is probably the least productive use of this energy. Notice where your insecurities lie and work on making changes. Later today, you’re in a better frame of mind for doing so.
Aquarius
This morning’s Venus-Jupiter awkward aspect can leave you feeling a little divided, dear Aquarius, and this can lead to uneasy feelings and indecision. There is also a tendency to wile away your time, which isn’t an inherently bad thing if you need a break but can be a real waste if you spend your break in an unhappy headspace. Whether you want togetherness or increased freedom can be an issue in your relationships today, or you may be vacillating between sticking with familiar things and sticking your neck out. As the day progresses, events can stimulate your insecurities, and you’re likely to find that others are just as touchy. Tonight and into tomorrow, however, you find it easy to detach yourself from problem areas and enjoy yourself.
Pisces
Venus in your solar third house these days boosts your communication skills and increases your enjoyment of learning and connecting, dear Pisces. Venus forms some minor but challenging aspects today, however, and your timing can be a little off. You may be expressing yourself playfully when someone is seeking a more serious response, for example. As well today, insecurities can leave you feeling divided between going your own way or sticking with an approach you know will create the fewest waves. Watch that others don’t unload all of their problems on you, leaving you feeling overwhelmed. Approaching the day without a plan or purpose can leave you feeling even more vulnerable, so seek out a mission for best results. Tonight and into tomorrow, you’re in beautiful shape for appreciation and satisfying relationships.
If you were born on the Gemini-Cancer cusp, from about June 17 to June 23, you’re a magical individual! The energies of Gemini and Cancer combine to create truly inspirational human beings — both lighthearted and fun, but also caring and devoted.
Emotions can run high for those born on “The Cusp of Magic,” but with love and affection from plenty of friends and family, it’s likely most will lead an active, stimulating and happy life.
Learn more about the magical Gemini-Cancer cusp:
Name of Cusp: The Cusp of Magic
Date Range: June 17 to June 23
Strengths: Fun, flirty, curious, intellectual, affectionate, caring, devoted, sensitive and inspirational.
Weaknesses: Moody, overly emotional, scatterbrained, selfish, depressive and self-destructive.
How Gemini-Cancer energy works together: Gemini’s speedy and breezy energy combines with Cancer’s slower and more thoughtful nature to create people who are both light and bright. Gemini’s restlessness is nicely balanced by Cancer’s sensitivity, resulting in a well-rounded soul.
What they love: Great big books about history and philosophy, trying out new recipes, hosting dinner parties and playing with children (after all, they’re kids at heart, too).
What they need: Sensitive and affectionate Gemini-Cancer cuspers need someone to love! Without a special someone to nurture, they can become moody or depressed.
Advice: Thicken your skin! Avoid depressive or self-destructive impulses by learning to think less about your own needs and more about others when the going gets tough.
Famous people born on the Gemini-Cancer cusp: Barry Manilow, Paul McCartney, Roger Ebert, Isabella Rossellini, Kathleen Turner, Paula Abdul, Nicole Kidman, Lionel Richie, John Goodman, Sartre, Juliette Lewis, Prince William, Meryl Streep, Cyndi Lauper and June Carter Cash.
Find out what all the cusps mean to you!
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You are highly intuitive – an “old soul” who can understand people from all walks of life. Not much can get past you! Your ability to communicate articulately and, at the same time, with great warmth is admirable. You can be inconstant and contradictory at times, due to mood swings and emotional restlessness. You are respected, charming, and very fair with others. Famous people born today: Paul McCartney, Roger Ebert, Isabella Rossellini, Carol Kane.
Your Birthday Year Forecast:
With the Sun and Moon in harmony in your Solar Return chart, the year ahead should be satisfying and balanced overall. You are in comfortable demand and personally popular, and you are able to achieve a decent balance between work and play; personal and professional life. For the most part, you are on top of your game this year, and positive connections with others can be made fairly easily. With the ability to handle your emotions successfully, there is less stress on both your mind and body. Your self-confidence and positive attitude will reward you!
However, Saturn forms an opposition to your Sun until December (since April). Saturn calls upon you to identify the weaker areas of your life and to fix or strengthen them. Take the time to sort out details, improve your work, and become more efficient. Taking a slow and steady approach to life is necessary now. Pushing too hard will likely lead to frustration and setbacks. Take it easy and work on self-improvement. Results are not immediate, but will eventually come and bring healthy rewards.
Even so, since June 2017 and until April 2018, a Uranus transit to your Sun helps you out. Perhaps ironically, restrictions and cutting back lead to more freedom. Exciting changes and new interests are likely during this period. It’s easier than ever to express your unique individuality, and if this involves changing careers or jobs, a new love affair, or an entirely new hobby, it’s something that takes you forward into unexplored territory. You are more willing to adapt to new circumstances, ideas, and unfamiliar situations. It’s a good time to join organizations and groups and to attend meetings or social events. You are able to find creative solutions to problems now. Flexibility is the key to success. Your personality is sparkling, which is sure to attract new circumstances and people into your life.
This is a good time for both teaching and learning. Researching cooking, health, and nutrition can be fruitful now. It’s also a strong time for marketing. You seek out nourishment and naturally nurture and support others this year. Needs and cravings are in strong focus, and you are drawn to those things you see as wholesome, healthy, and natural. Despite a busy social or romantic life, you’re also boosting up your domestic life in rewarding ways.
This is an excellent year in which to advance projects revolving around communications – writing, speaking, selling, and so forth. Your reputation may be enhanced through word of mouth. Making new contacts through learning and mental pursuits figures strongly as well.
You are more imaginative and attuned to the world of beauty and romance in the year ahead. Gentleness with others is the best way to harness this energy and to attract what you want into your life. There could be truly “magical” times on a romantic and social level. You are likely to idealize and expand a relationship through sensitive interactions and a more giving approach. Benefits come through paying attention to your dreams and intuitions, as well as through creativity.
Cooperation more than competition leads to benefits this year. Creativity thrives this year. Even so, you continue to work on structuring your life and maturing in key areas until December. There can be some blocks to work around until then as you adjust to increased responsibilities. Ultimately, restructuring leads to more freedom.
This summer Venus will be on the move! She’ll sail through cerebral Gemini from July 4-31 and during this time we’ll want to sample the most interesting possibilities in love. Dull routine will be the kiss of death in relationships during this time, and mental connections are a must.
Then, from July 31 – August 26 Venus will move through the tender sign of Cancer. Now, emotional security is paramount in matters of the heart. Sensitive souls rejoice!
From August 26 – September 19, however, it’s time to have fun! Venus will tour flamboyant Leo during this time, and wants to party, live, and love to the fullest.
Rounding out Venus’ trek this summer will be the eclipses. On August, 7 a Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius will be at a perfect angle to Jupiter in relationship-oriented Libra. You and your love might reach a personal aspiration together. Then, on August 21 a Solar Eclipse in Leo is trine Uranus — your heart will be ready to jump out of its comfort zone!
This will surely be your summer for lovin’! Mars, your ruling planet, will tour your romance sector from July 20 – September 5. During this once-every-two-years event, you’ll enjoy a boost in libido as well as opportunities to truly enjoy all the pleasures life has to offer.
It gets even better at the New Moon in Leo on July 23, which will collide with Mars. You will surely have an opportunity to meet someone new and fall in love, if single. Don’t worry, if you miss this New Moon you’re in luck. On August 21 another New Moon will fall in the same part of your chart — this time a Solar Eclipse!
Finally, for good measure, Venus enters your romance sector on August 25, and remains here through September 19. As you can see, your summer is filled with back-to-back opportunities for love. Yum!
Domestic matters will be a stronger focus for you during most of the summer, so it’s possible that romance will take a back seat. Even so, you’ll have significant opportunity to nourish your love life this season.
It’s possible that the reason why you’re so focused on home is because you and your lover are ready to set up house together. If so, you’ll find that the process of moving in together really makes your relationship come alive. If you’re already living together, it’s likely that you’ll be busy redecorating your home or working on a renovation project. You’ll both put your heart and soul into it!
If you’re single, pay attention to the magic of September. On September 5 Mars will move into your true love sector for the first time in two years. This will help you go after whomever it is you’re drawn to the most.
Your magnetism will be through the roof from July 4-31 when Venus tours your sign. If you’re single, you’ll notice more people giving you second glances as well as attention. It’ll be a fortunate time to meet someone new because you’re truly giving off your best vibes. If you’re in a relationship, then your mate will help you feel extra valued and beautiful.
One difficult day for love will be July 24 when Venus opposes Saturn, now in your relationship sector. It’s possible that your relationship wrinkles will rear themselves during this time, and you’ll need to decide whether or not it’s worth the work of ironing them out. You might also feel restricted in your love life during this time. Perhaps a relationship obligation is all work and no play. If this happens, remember that fairy tale romance can’t be 24/7. Someone has to do the dishes, pay the bills, and care for the kids.
Venus will tour your sign from July 31 – August 25, making these weeks your very best for summer romance. If you’re single, you’ll notice far more attention than usual from potential suitors. Your confidence will be strong and you’ll look and feel more vibrant than you have in quite some time. As a result, others will genuinely be drawn your way! If you’re in a relationship, it’s likely that you’ll feel extra supported during this time.
One exception to this will be near August 15 when Venus opposes Pluto, the planet of power and control, now in your partnership sector. You and your sweetie might have a massive disagreement over a financial situation, and your partner may insist on having the upper hand. If this happens, you’ll likely feel manipulated and might hold back affection because of it. Remember, the only way to get past this situation is to move through it. Together.
Undoubtedly, this will be a memorable summer for you in many ways — especially when it comes to love. There is so much energy in your sign at every possible time frame during the summer, how can you NOT be favored? It all starts with Mars moving through Leo from July 20 – September 5. This once-every-two-years event will bless you with more stamina and ambition to pursue anything — or anyone — you’ve got your sights set on. If the goal is romance, you will not fail.
A New Moon in Leo on July 23 insists on making your life brand new, and if you don’t “get it” the first time, you’ll experience another, more potent, New Moon in your sign on August 21. This will be a Solar Eclipse, and it will be at a gorgeous angle to Uranus, the planet of sudden events. Expect a happy, life-changing, surprise!
Last but not least, from August 25 – September 19, Venus will tour your sign. This summer, you are certainly the favored one. Enjoy the cosmic treats!
There’s a lot of undercover energy at work for you this summer, Virgo. You clearly want to have fun and enjoy the pleasures of romance, but for the most part, you’re likely to do so in private. Mars will move through your 12th House of Secrets and Escape from July 20 – September 5, giving you this incognito vibe. You do want to experience romance and allow your creative self to shine, but it’s possible that circumstances beyond your control will necessitate that you settle for quiet moments rather than loud ones. That’s ok — romance is still there!
If single, you do have a stretch of social time from July 31 – August 25, when Venus tours your friendship sector. This will be when you get the most social invitations and have a wonderful opportunity to step out into the sun and be noticed.
Your time will truly arrive, however, after September 5, when Mars enters your sign. Then, nothing can stop you from showing everyone exactly what you want out of life and love.
This summer will surely be one of your most memorable! You’ll not only enjoy time with pals more than you have in ages, but there’s a distinct possibility that you and a friend will become lovers under the magical moonlight of those endless summer nights.
It all begins on July 20 when Mars enters your friendship sector, and remains here through September 5. This will give you the motivation to get out more, join groups, and attend fun events. If there is any chemistry between you and a friend or acquaintance, it will become palpable during this time.
Two New Moons, also in your friendship zone, occur this summer as well — one on July 23 and the second (which is also a Solar Eclipse) on August 21. With both these New Moons happening in Leo, this suggests romance and fun connected to friends. If you’re already in a relationship, you and your sweetheart might vacation with pals or spend a lot of time attending creative events together.
Last but not least, Venus will ALSO move into your 11th House of Friends and Groups on August 26, and remains here until September 19. Love is definitely connected to your social life. This is when it blossoms.
This summer might not feel like it’s the most exciting when it comes to romance, but there are certainly spurts of pleasurable opportunity that you’ll want to maximize. From July 4-31, Venus will move through your 8th House of Shared Resources and Intimacy. If you’re partnered up with someone, it’ll be a significant time. You and your mate will be able to forge a deeper, more meaningful bond because you’ll both be willing to reveal more to one another. Chipping away at each other’s guards and melting vulnerabilities might be scary, but during this time, it’ll be more rewarding than you realize.
Another advantage to this transit will be financial. You might hear positive news about your partner’s finances that will surely benefit you as well. A joint investment will also likely do quite nicely.
This summer is strong for romantic potential, with opportune times for both single and partnered Sagittarians! If you’re in a relationship, the good news starts immediately. From July 4-31 Venus will tour your partnership sector, adding grace and harmony to your love connection. This will be a supportive time to truly enjoy each other’s company and remind one another why you are so in love.
There is one day, however, that might be touchy. On July 24 Venus will oppose Saturn, reminding the both of you just how serious your commitment to one another is. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with responsibility near this time, it might chip away at the passion.
From July 31 – August 26 however, you and your partner will find your intimate life reaching new depths and heights. Finances also look favorable.
For the single Sagittarius, expect an opportunity to meet someone you’re extremely attracted to while you’re traveling abroad this summer. You might also meet this person while you’re expanding your intellectual horizons through summer classes or a workshop.
From July 31 – August 26 love planet Venus will move through your partnership sector, giving beautiful potential for you and your sweetheart to see improvements in your relationship. If you’re seriously dating someone, then it’s possible that during this time you’ll decide to strengthen your commitment to one another. You might become engaged, get married, or move in together.
One day you’ll want to tread cautiously around is August 15. At this time Venus will oppose Pluto in your sign. As a result, it’s possible that you’ll be more concerned with retaining all of the power in your relationship. If calling the shots is more vital to you than truly relating, you might receive a wakeup call.
This summer you can look forward to significant relationship developments. Your 7th House of Partnership will be quite busy, hosting Mars, a New Moon, a New Moon Solar Eclipse, and Venus all at different time frames this summer. This is significant and rare Astrology to have all condensed in one part of your chart.
There is no doubt that you and your partner are in for a fantastic fresh start. You’re both motivated to make love work and you genuinely want to give each other the very best. You might need to clear the air about some underlying issues one or both of you are upset about, but don’t worry — this is going to lead to the fresh start you both need.
If you’re single pay attention to July 4-31 when Venus tours your romance sector. You’ll have the best prospects to meet someone new and fall in love.
If you’re single and hoping for a summer romance, you’ll want to circle the dates from July 21 – August 26. That’s when Venus, the planet of amore will tour the area of your chart connected to meeting someone new, dating, and falling in love. This is the area of pleasure and fun, so you can count on these weeks being the most memorable this season. A work romance might also be on the horizon for you from August 26 – September 19, so be aware of that potential as well.
If you’re in a relationship, then after September 5 you’ll start to have much more action in your love life. At this time Mars will enter your partnership sector. For the rest of the summer and into the fall, you and your mate will prioritize finding ways to spice up your love connection.
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Aries
You may be dealing with some obstacles related to communication or equipment breakdowns, blocks, or complications today, dear Aries. You can be seeing the glass half empty as a result of a Mercury-Saturn opposition active today. Your ideas or requests may be denied, or others are shutting down your argument or challenging your viewpoint. Look for the lesson from any critique that might come in today, even if you feel particularly resistant to do so. There can be some good news mixed in now, and you might reach a better position with a sibling or acquaintance. Gaining some surprise freedoms or discovering new ways of doing things can result. The Moon spends the day in your sign, and others are following your lead.
Taurus
You’re receiving mixed messages today, dear Taurus. On the one hand, you could find some people a little too rigid with their ideas or plans, and on the other, there is a sense that you’re moving forward and there is good energy with you for taking you in that direction. There can be some difficulties getting to a comfortable dialogue with people close to you today. You may be experiencing tension and fear of the unknown related to finances or support. Financial or emotional blocks or challenges may help you see or discover new methods and courses of action, however. Breaking out of the routine in small ways can help to inspire you today. The Moon spends the day in your private, anonymous sector, and you may prefer to work behind the scenes or keep a low profile to catch up on rest.
Gemini
People in your life may seem to want to block you or call you out, dear Gemini, and for some of you, a delay or block is entirely possible now. A significant other may be critical or aloof when you’re looking for support, or you are otherwise left to your own resources in some way now with Mercury in your sign opposed by Saturn. Try your very best to focus on things that you can truly improve and have the power to control. In fact, another influence with you today can help you discover clever workarounds, possibly as a direct result of challenges or blocks. You may be entertaining new methods or ideas and breaking away from stereotypes and routines. A friend or acquaintances may pull you out of a funk or show support for your ideas.
Cancer
Problems related to work, health, or routines can weigh you down a little today, dear Cancer. There may be heavier demands on you when it comes to chores or work and dealings with people you spend your day with can be a little touch and go. This can be due to taking one another too literally. Give yourself and others breathing room. If you’ve been doing far more than your share, then take steps to make changes. Challenges or blocks encountered today can also lead to new and exciting directions. You may be drawing on your memory, wisdom, and intuition to advances your goals now. You may find workarounds to problems that actually save you time or lead to other breakthroughs. Aim to open up your mind to new approaches that can be truly valuable. The Moon spends the day at the top of your chart, encouraging you to put more of yourself into your work or performance.
Leo
There may be some reason to stop what you’re doing and face a challenge or block today, dear Leo. Mercury opposes Saturn today, which can point to critical or defensive behavior. When Saturn is involved, criticism may be irritating but it can also lead you to firm up your work or ideas, so take the good things from the experience and discard the rest! It’s best to keep conversations light as they can quickly take a negative turn. Even if you need to address an issue, you might decide to postpone it to an all-around more receptive time. Despite all of this, you’re receiving a boost of emotional fuel for enjoying learning and personal interests. There can be a reason to experiment and explore new theories and methods. In fact, the challenges you face may lead you to these discoveries. Changes are needed to free yourself from certain restrictive situations or people. Today can be liberating in spots and hampering in other areas, but ultimately good for solving problems.
Virgo
With Mercury opposing Saturn today, dear Virgo, you may be dealing with some critical or defensive people. Conversations can be on the touchy side, particularly if fears and insecurities are getting in the way of regular conversation. Responsibilities to a parent, family, or domestic matters can weigh on you again today, or there may be disapproval to deal with that frustrates you. Balancing your personal and professional life is an ongoing struggle for you this year, and this theme can be in the spotlight now and this week. However, if you aim to prioritize and postpone sensitive topics for a more easygoing time, you’ll do just fine. Blocks or delays can lead to creative and clever workarounds. A Sun-Uranus transit helps you find outlets for expressing yourself that don’t involve choosing your words carefully. You might enjoy a nice change in your usual routine and improvising can be fun.
Libra
An opposition between Mercury and Saturn across your communications sector can point to some frustrating blocks today, dear Libra. There may be criticisms or negative attitudes to deal with now, and what may be considered a regular difference in opinion on another day could turn into a full-blown affair today. Aim to pull out the valuable lessons from slowdowns, blocks, and criticism and discard the rest. As well, aim to be patient and do your best until you’re in a better place. Another influence with you today suggests that buckling down in one area can release you in another. How you deal with blocks and delays can make all the difference, and workarounds can be inventive. You might see an opportunity you missed in the past related to a relationship. Not following plans to the letter may result in pleasurable detours.
Scorpio
The Moon spends the day in your sector of daily routines, dear Scorpio, and while it’s not the most glamorous of house positions, you can feel particularly motivated to take care of details and get things done. You have help in so doing and with an open mind, you might discover a new method or idea for making life a little easier. A Mercury-Saturn opposition can put a damper on things, particularly related to money, ownership, and boundaries, but this, too, can lead to the discovery of new and improved methods of dealing with life. Relationship and financial decisions don’t come easily at the moment, and it may be better to conserve your energy than to argue a point or push an issue. Work on strengthening your position. Focus on the positive, as you may very well discover a brand new interest, product, or activity that excites you.
Sagittarius
There can be some obstacles to face and frustrations to deal with today, dear Sagittarius, but once over that hump, you’re in a great position to move along a clearer path forward. A significant other may seem impractical or less than responsible today, as you can feel incensed to get things done and you can have a hard time getting others on board. Perhaps someone isn’t taking you seriously enough. Seek out a middle ground and aim to loosen up a little–you may need to make a compromise. Workarounds to blocks or delays today can help you out as you see new ways of doing things and relating with others. A Sun-Uranus sextile today helps you out in the relationship department if you decide to tap into the positive energy. This can be a time for freer expression of your creative side and appreciation for your originality.
Capricorn
A Mercury-Saturn opposition today can point to the need to deal with blocks or challenges before moving forward, dear Capricorn. While handling niggly details can be frustrating, your workarounds can lead you to exciting discoveries and perhaps new and improved methods. With Saturn in your solar twelfth house, you could be dealing with worries about your effectiveness or performance. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, aim to slow yourself down and don’t be afraid to enlist some help. Taking a small break from a problem can help you get a new perspective and can ease the pressure. For some of you, there can be the need to help others competing with your desire to get your own things done. Do your best to meet your responsibilities so that you can move forward more freely. In fact, a Sun-Uranus influence helps you in this respect. New ideas, technology, methods, and approaches can be a boon now, particularly around the home and with your work and health routines. You might find release from recent tension through domestic or work activities that support growth and invite invention and progress.
Aquarius
Saturn opposes Mercury today, dear Aquarius, and you could feel that responsibilities to others are getting in the way of your favorite activities. However, don’t allow this to get you down. While remembering your obligations and knowing your limitations can be helpful and practical, harping on them won’t serve you well. If others seem a little unsympathetic or self-absorbed now, do your best to power through it by reaching a compromise and finding a balance between duty and pleasure. Do what you know is right for you and, eventually, others will come around. Helping you to stay flexible today is the Sun’s sextile to your ruler, Uranus. You can focus on creative play and expression, and you might enjoy some helpful or exciting conversations and progress in your projects and interests. Siblings, acquaintances, and love interests can be supportive or appreciative. People may be admiring your intellect, quirkiness, or sense of humor.
Pisces
You’re working on strengthening and firming up your career or long-term goals and perhaps your reputation as well these days, dear Pisces. This is due to Saturn transiting the top of your solar chart (until December), and while this is perfect for you in the long run, there can be times when you feel a little too noticed, judged, or accountable, and possibly overworked or stressed. Mercury’s opposition to Saturn today can exacerbate some of these things as they can directly compete with your desire for more peace, quiet, comfort, and familiarity. Feeling the weight of your responsibilities makes unwinding a challenge. When it comes to others’ feedback, try to tune out the negative elements, if any, and focus on constructive ones. Another influence with you today engages your imagination and pulls up your inventive side. Drawing up new plans or using new methods to approach your business, family lie, money, or regular routines can be successful and a whole lot of fun today.
The sky is busy this week! From matters of the heart to matters of the home, you are going to see some action over the next several days. Keep reading to reveal what specifically is coming your way…
On Tuesday, Venus sextiles Neptune while Mercury sextiles Uranus, and romance and bright ideas are supported. This will be a great day to move forward in any creative or innovative endeavors that you hope to monetize.
Then on Wednesday, the Summer Solstice, the Sun and Mercury both enter Cancer, with the Sun moving to an exact conjunction with Mercury. Your mind will be on domestic matters, and you’ll feel most vital around family.
A New Moon in Cancer on Friday fortifies a fresh start in your domestic world. You might be ready to make a change in location, or in a relationship between you and a relative.
On Saturday, Venus trine Pluto will intensify love in a positive way, and might also empower you financially. You could have a fated romantic encounter.
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