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by Lilly Roddy

This month continues with Venus retrograding and going direct on June 29. So we are still confronting relationship issues, internal and external. Peace and harmony seem in the distance. However, the overall month is a less stressful one than last month. Uranus does go retrograde on the 10th. This causes us to seek our sense of uniqueness more inwardly. The full Moon on the 1st in Sagittarius pushes us to seek respite from our routines. And the new Moon in Gemini activates our emotional inner voices.

The Sun enters Cancer on the first day of summer (Summer Solstice) on June 20, 3:57 p.m. Mercury is rushing along, beginning the month in Taurus and quickly entering Gemini on the 5th and Cancer on the 19th. Venus is holding in Gemini. Mars stirs up the water in Cancer and shines in Leo on the 23rd. The rest of the planets are happy and stay in the signs they are in.

Good days to stay in bed are June 2, 8th, 11th, 26th, and 29th. Good days to be at the beach are the 5th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 22nd, 25th, and 27th.

ARIES (March 21–April 19).

You are very talkative this month. And you are happy to chat about most anything as long as it is not about home, mom, and family. There is a lot of tension there. You are feeling very judged by either your family or your inner judge. This could show up as conflict within your immediate family. It has its roots in your not feeling appreciated enough. This is a good month to reorganize your daily activities. And don’t be surprised if you want to redecorate your living space or maybe even move.

TAURUS (April 20–May 20).

You stay with your plan from last month to continue to get your finances in shape. You are taking care of old debts and looking inward to consider what your resources are. You are certainly taking life a lot more seriously this month. Everyday decisions seem to have more impact, and you are more thoughtful about each determination. This may make some of you fearful about making an error. And you may find that you are “stuck” waiting for a signal to know when it is safe to move or act. You will feel better about all of this toward the end of the month.

GEMINI (May 21–June 21).

In your birthday time (solar return in astro-babble), you are ending the cycle from last year, reviewing the choices and outcomes. And soon you will be making new decisions about what to do with yourself for the upcoming year. This year will be about freedom versus commitment. You certainly need something to entertain your brain. And old habits and routines are taking their toll. June 15 will be when all of this comes to a head. Keep your options open until then. The only way you can make a commitment this year is that the commitment must enhance your sense of personal freedom and expression.

CANCER (June 22--July 22).

You begin the month wanting to retreat into your crab shell. The last two months have been very busy. And you have been very active and visible. But the retreat will be short-lived. There seems to be a lot of responsibility and demands being placed on your time. Don’t forget to nurture the person who nurtures others. You are not the most patient person, and your crabby temperament will be right there for all to see. Be sure you get some exercise to work out your anger. And confront those who need confronting. You come out of this toward the end of the month.

LEO (July 23–August 22).

Old friends from your past still continue to re-enter your life. You are very socially inclined this month. And if you want to combine business and pleasure, this can be an extremely fruitful month. Your time with some organizations may be coming to an end. You are really considering how important these groups are to your spiritual purpose. As we get near the end of the month, you are in a time of retreat. It is best to spend time with yourself. You will be more energized but very selective about how you use that vitality.

VIRGO (August 23–September 22).

You are your career this month. And those two images had better be in accord with one another, or you are going to be one unhappy wheat reaper. You continue to assess your future and where you are headed. There is a lot of opportunity ahead, but part of that requires you to leave behind a part of your secure beliefs of the past. Even though you know you have outgrown them, you still hold on to them. Use all your energies of freedom to draw you away from your past and into your new adventure. By the end of the month, you will know the right choice to make.

LIBRA (September 23–October 23).

Freedom and travel are playing a big role in your life this month. You know there are a lot of things in your life that need reorganizing. But you would embrace any reason to avoid doing any part of that. It may help to make the projects smaller and more manageable. I know there is a part of you that wants to just start and get it done, no matter how many hours it will take. This is where the conflict lies. Take smaller bites. You continue to be looking at the long-term choices that you are making. This gets even stronger by the end of the month.

SCORPIO (October 24–November 21).

You are being faced with making a deeper commitment with those around you, and at the same time, having to be more upfront about what you really feel and think. This is putting you in a vulnerable situation, because you like to know what others want and respond to rather than be open about what your needs are. Don’t miss this chance to voice those deeper desires. Trust that you have made good choices with the people around you. And share your deep-rooted feelings with them. You will need their help toward the end of the month when you are called to action.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 21).

Isn’t it about time you found that relationship partner and stopped being alone? Even if you are in a committed partnership, you hold back a piece of yourself. Now the loneliness is having a detrimental effect on you. You can still be in control and be in a relationship. You don’t have to give up anything to be in one. Work is very busy, and you could easily hide there. But there will be a part of you that is still empty no matter how full your bank account is.

CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19).

This month is about getting prepared for a very busy September. You have the time to get your office and home in shape. Take care of all those small tasks that you have to step over to get into your house. Relationship commitment is just on the horizon. Even if you are already committed, you are about to re-commit or look for a new mate. You are entering this time of your life with your eyes wide open. Get these things done, so you have the time to focus on your career in September.

AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18).

June is your month of rest. Take some time to play and just lounge about. You can work at those projects that you have waiting for you. But you will not find the motivation for them until the end of the month. You have just come to a completion time in your life, and you need some time for reflection before you have to move forward. Spend some time with children or in childlike activities. By the 23rd, you are activated and ready for business. Watch your temper. It will be shorter than usual.

PISCES (February 19–March 20).

Continue to work on your foundation, the theme from last month. You are looking for a place to be safe and protected. You have been separating from your family and the self-image that you brought with you from your home. You are lightening your load and getting rid of things that you don’t need. Some of this will show up at your work. You are not as committed as you used to be. And your dreams take you far away from your current local. Travel is especially favored. Book your flights now.

A professional astrologer for 20 years, Lilly Roddy counsels individuals and teaches classes. Her website is www.lillyroddy.com.

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