Astrology

This week the Moon figures prominently affecting our emotions and for some, their internal security system.  As if all the celestial happenings this year haven’t been enough already.  On the 13^th the Moon moves into Leo bringing about a desire to be outgoing, to get out and do something.  Those with a Leo Moon will feel this more keenly than others.  Those with a Leo Sun might feel the need to shine their light on the world.  The world is beginning to open up a little more, and our forced seclusion over the last year could heighten this desire.

Moon conjunct Mars

Before you rush out to plan an outing with friends, keep in mind that this movement is happening with a few other key celestial alignments.  The Moon is conjunct Mars at this same time, and both of them are also conjunct the Midheaven.  These other two alignments will heavily influence how this affects us.  

Mars involvement will tend to make us a little more irritable than normal.  Mars also has a tendency to make trivial things seem more important than they are.

The Mid-heaven

The mid-heaven involvement can make you feel more vulnerable and have your mind focused on personal fears and petty personal motives.  Being in the sign of Leo amplifies all of this.  If you are a secure person, this won’t have much of an effect, but if you have vulnerabilities in these areas, the heavens are going to point out areas that need work.

With Mars conjunct the mid-heaven, the ego gets involved.  It can cause impulsive actions that stem purely from an egocentric place.  While this alignment is great for athletic activities and anything that requires you to be original and innovative, keep an eye on the motivation.  If the ego figures prominently things might not go as planned.

Mars is also trine Neptune until the 13^th, and the Sun is square Neptune from the 13th to the 21st.  This adds to the issue of small annoyances getting blown out of proportion.  It could have a critical eye turning inward.  This isn’t a good time to make major life decisions, especially where relationships are concerned.  While leaving dirty towels on the floor might be annoying, is it really worth breaking up over?  

Mercury Semisquare Mars

On the 12^th Mercury came into the influence of Mars semisquare.  This becomes exact on the 15^th and ends on the 20^th.  Mercury being the messenger could bring a project your way that lets your intellect shine.  Be sure to check out the project thoroughly before accepting.  This aspect has associations with growth issues, so whatever you are being tasked with could have some hidden issues.  Once you look at the project completely you will be able to determine if your abilities can see it through.

Venus sesquiquadrate Jupiter

On the 13^th Venus begins moving into a sesquiquadrate with Jupiter that is exact on the 16^th and ends on the 19^th.  This transit is a good one.  It brings about favorable indulgences and things you enjoy.  This could be a romantic interest, or just staying home and spoiling yourself.  Depending on the houses in your specific chart, it can put the light of expansion (Jupiter) and love (Venus) on any part of your life.  If a new love interest pops into your life during this transit, keep in mind that it could be a fleeting infatuation, and let time tell the real tale.

Moon moves into Virgo

On the 15^th the Moon moves into Virgo.  This placement shines its light on the ability to organize and gives energy to anything that requires a methodical structure, or a system of rules.  Attention to detail is the order of the day.  The moon will make this focused on the personal side of things.  If you are planning a gathering, bringing a Virgo in to help will make sure that the details are well thought out, and creature comforts are a highlight of your happening.

Moon moves into Libra

The 18^th has the Moon moving into Libra.  Your focus will turn to living in peace and harmony.  This will ease the irritation from the Sun/Neptune transit and could put your focus on domestic harmony and balance.  

Jupiter Retrograde

One last note.  Jupiter stations (stands still) on the 17^th and begins retrograde on the 20^th.  This will last until the end of October.  A key point here is retrograde motion isn’t bad.  The actual planet isn’t moving backward, only our perception of it from earth.  

Jupiter retrograde is a time for inner growth and introspection.  Since Jupiter expands things, this can bring about movement in growth ventures.  Those ventures can be anything from personal growth to altruistic concerns and social consciousness.  

This is happening in the sign of Pisces, moving back into Aquarius.  Jupiter in Pisces is about generosity and optimism.  Jupiter in Aquarius is idealistic and hopes for change.  We start working toward a better world.  I see this as a time for us to focus on the promise of a future with more economic equality globally.  Don’t be surprised if there are sudden shifts in global priorities toward the end of October.  

The economic crisis brought about by Covid isn’t over, and world leaders will be forced to deal with the longer term economic repercussions when both Saturn and Jupiter begin their forward march through the sky again in late October.

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Let’s get this week’s horoscope started with the Moon moving into Gemini on June 8^th at 12:55 pm CDT.  

Moon Moves into Gemini

With the moon representing your emotional disposition and your intuition, and Gemini your curiosity and enthusiasm for mental stimulation, this transition will bring about a desire for understanding, clarification, and study.  Gemini brings a desire to share this with others in personal conversations. 

The backdrop for this is that the Moon is square to Jupiter.  Jupiter brings benevolence and generosity along with contemplation.  It promotes optimism and positive thinking.  The square aspect can highlight growth and this being a second square of the entire transit makes the contemplation of progress come to the forefront.  

Your attention might turn to curiosity and enthusiasm for things of a spiritual or deeply personal nature.  You might contemplate personal or spiritual growth and wish to share this with those close to you.  You may wish to have close friends visit, or go to see them now that our world is opening a little more to in-person contact.

Once again with Mercury being retrograde, it heightens the opportunity for misunderstandings and miscommunications.  Be careful of reacting too quickly and watch for arrogance or rigidness in your views.  Allow others to hold their views without judgment toward differences.  This is especially true for those with a difficult Moon placement such as Moon in Scorpio.

Annular Solar Eclipse

On the 10^th we have the annular solar eclipse.  This is commonly known as the Annular Ring of Fire eclipse because the sun isn’t completely obscured.  There is a ring showing around the edges.  

This particular one won’t be visible to us here in Central Texas.  The image below shows the path of the eclipse and the visibility range.

We also have Mercury conjunct the Sun and Moon during this eclipse and this all happens in the sign of Gemini.

A word about eclipses and horoscopes.  It is often said that they are difficult times, but that is not necessarily so.  If the eclipse has an aspect (specific angle) to a planet in your natal chart, it puts that planet in a high energy (activated) state, whether good or bad.  So the difficulty of the eclipse depends on the positions of your natal planets.  

The natal chart planet in this state is considered activated, but the energy is stored.  This energy won’t be actualized until that planet is aspected later by another planet, typically Mars or the Sun.  This later aspect is considered the trigger for the stored energy from the eclipse.  

It would take a book to go through all the possible combinations of this.  I am sure that books are available that explain this.  I won’t be covering it here.

Since this eclipse happens with Mercury in conjunction, it would be logical to assume that those with Mercury prominently placed in their charts should look into how this might trigger later in the year.  

With Mercury also retrograde  I will once again suggest patience regarding communications with others.  The 10^th through the 12^th has a high potential to be a time where communication with others is strongly desired, but can easily go awry.  

This extends to your inner communication as well.  Be aware that during this time your inner dialog might tend to be more critical, especially if your Mercury is in Pisces.  If your Mercury is in Virgo you may have a difficult time shutting down your “monkey mind”.  Your attention to detail may be over the top, and trap you into details that prevent the completion of projects.

The eclipse for the most part will be a time of renewed energy and physical vitality.  Group efforts are highly favored because your sensitivity to other’s feelings are heightened.   This could be a time of peace in your relationships as they might work more smoothly.

The annular eclipse is the New Year for your inner life.  It is a good time to make personal changes.  This is a time of the year where positive personal changes are “blessed” by the divine.  So bring out those New Year’s resolutions and get started if you haven’t already.  The heavens are bringing energy, vitality, and blessings to your movement toward becoming a more whole and integrated person.

Moon Moves into Cancer

On the 11^th the Moon moves home to Cancer.  This once again brings your focus inward supporting the journey begun with the eclipse.  

This will help you keep your focus on your feelings, ideas, and desires.  If your Moon is in Scorpio it might be best to keep these thoughts to yourself for a bit, even if the desire is to share.  The close aspect of the Sun still remaining from the eclipse can make you a little extra sensitive if your ideas aren’t enthusiastically received.

At the same time, Mars moves into Leo and will stay there until July 30th.  These two fiery elements together can make for some self-assertive bursts that might not be received as well as you hoped.  Avoid overconfidence and your temptation to rule absolutely. Your move into a leadership role will be received in a much better light with a softer touch.

Sun Square Neptune

We finish up the week with the Sun square Neptune.  This aspect has an influence that will last from the 6^th to the 21^st with the exact aspect on the 13^th.  

For some, this aspect can create low energy either physically or psychologically.  If it affects you in that way, take a day off, do some self-care.  This aspect can also stimulate your innate idealism which could produce some beautiful moments in your life.  

If your Sun is in Libra or your Neptune in Virgo, you might be more susceptible to the low-energy aspects of this transit.  Make plans now to do a little self-care.  Make your favorite comfort food.  Plan a spa day, or make time for a long bath with a good book.  Whatever self-care means to you, the 13^th is a good day to make time for it.

Disclaimer:
This horoscope applies to all sun signs, these planetary movements affect everyone in a similar fashion.  Your particular chart might show an emphasis on one thing over another, but without doing a chart for each person that can’t really be determined accurately. This is for entertainment purposes only, no results are guaranteed, your mileage may vary, and any other necessary disclaimers to make my lawyer happy.

References:
Hand, Robert. Planets in Transit, n.d.
Gillett, Roy. The Secret Language of Astrology, n.d.
Obert, Charles. Introduction to Traditional Natal Astrology: A Complete Working Guide for Modern Astrologers, n.d.
Barbault, Andre. Planetary Cycles Mundane Astrology, n.d.