june stars

Pagans call June "the door of the year" ~ the beginning of summertime when all things look bright. Ironic, isn't it?

People have been getting hit with some heavy shit this past spring, both personally and on a world-wide scale. Who do you know that hasn't had some sort of life-changing shake up going on since we entered 2008? Leos and Aquarians, and anybody who has a lot of that energy going on in their chart, are getting hit the hardest. That's got a lot to do with the eclipses that happened in February and the ones that will be coming in August. We're a little over halfway past the midpoint between those eclipses. Think back to what was going on with you during the Scorpio Full Moon on May 19th and you can get an idea of where all this stuff is taking you personally. Some Astrologers say that the effects of an eclipse can go on for years and years, but by Labor Day of this year we should all have, at the very least, a clearer sense of direction.

For now, let's concentrate on the day to day: If you're trying to plan a first date, or some sort of very special social occasion, the first weekend in June is all sorts of perfect. The Sun (center), Venus (grace) and Mercury (communication) teaming up in sociable Gemini means the ideal atmosphere for attraction via conversation. This is not a weekend to stay home, no matter what your sign. Go out and have the best time you can, make new friends and find new ideas, but make it a point not to get attached to any of it as the workweek following is sure to bring some unexpected developments. Which brings us to Friday the 13th ~ that unluckiest of unlucky days.

We haven't had a Friday the 13th since April of 2007. Superstition's held that this particular date is bad luck since the Middle Ages, and the beliefs that this is an ominous day stretch to all four corners of our world. This year's Friday the 13th is a double whammy with the Moon in Scorpio, the darkest, most mysterious of signs. It's the perfect day to release (or rent) a scary movie ~ but not necessarily a day for bad luck. As with any period that the Moon is in Scorpio, the all-around vibe will be a little bit secretive and tinged with jealousy. Above all, people will be seeing what they want to see. It's not a time to fear axe murderers or ethereal conspiracies, but it is the time to beware of your own delusions. This is a good thing to remember that entire weekend as the Sun and Venus team up with (delusional) Neptune against Pluto - the ruler of transformation.

Mercury stations direct just in time for the Summer Solstice. The days before and after Mercury changes direction are the days when people are most prone to moving without thinking: make it a point to be as safe and patient as you can during the week of June 16 - 23rd. Whatever happens, know that Pluto's involvement means we're all learning lessons that have been a long time coming. Where's yours this time around?

During the last half of the month, the Sun and Venus will have both moved into Cancer, the Cardinal Water sign. Vibes switch from curiousity and getting to know people better to taking better care of the ones you already love. Homebodies rejoice. Mars (energy) facing off with Pluto on Saturday the 21st means any delusions you *have* held onto could come to a climax and Uranus turning Retrograde the following week means any unexpected developments could take an unexpected turn once again.

All signs point to this month being one of decent, hard-earned lessons. Be aware of what's changing and you'll see what you're trying to learn. This will prove invaluable in July, which is all about proving what you've learned so far.