Months are rarely self contained entities. They include bits of narrative that stretch out days or even weeks before. June, for the most part, feels like a transitional month, a time when we’re wrapping things up instead of starting fresh, and taking a deep look at the past. Even Mercury, which began its retrograde on May 18, finishes up on June 11. And, seeing how the Sun is in Gemini for most of June, we’re transitioning out of spring in the northern hemisphere and prepping for summer.

But that’s not to say that June will be a sleepy month. We start off with a dynamic Sagittarius Full Moon on June 2. Sagittarius is faith, wisdom, and a need to see the world. With Mars, Jupiter, and Uranus playing major roles, we may feel a restless need to break free of the old, to set our sights on the next journey, and innovate a new path. The full moon will also highlight ideas as well, from how we communicate and teach them to others. If we receive ideas like a flash, spurred to put them into action, wait until after Mercury is direct.

All of this is a warm up act for June’s major shift of Saturn back into Scorpio. Just like Mercury Retrograde, we’re retracing an old path this month, one that has taken us through some of the deepest waters we’ve ever navigated. Deja vu much? Saturn was in Scorpio from October 2012 to December 2014, so get ready to take a hard look at themes of power, control, rebirth, and transformation, tying up loose ends on the lessons that dominated the last two years. Need a refresher on what Saturn in Scorpio means? Read here.

Finally, the Gemini New Moon on June 16 will cut deep with its square to Chiron, setting us up for a lunar month where we’ll be poking around in our psychic scar tissue. Pay attention to the emotional triggers coming up over the second half of the month. Like a lance to a wound, this is our opportunity to get to the heart of the matter and get healing. Gemini, normally a breezy, chatty sign, instead will help us to make new choices in the spirit of compassion.

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DATES TO NOTE: 6/2: Sagittarius Full Moon; 6/5: Venus enters Leo; 6/6: Venus trine Saturn; 6/8: Sun sextile Jupiter; 6/9: Mars sextile Uranus; 6/10: Mercury sextile Venus; 6/10: Sun sextile Uranus; 6/11: Mars square Chiron; 6/11: Mercury direct; 6/12: Neptune Retrograde, Sun square Chiron; 6/14: Saturn Rx enters Scorpio; 6/14: Sun conjunct Mars; 6/16: Gemini New Moon; 6/21: Sun enters Cancer; 6/22: Jupiter trine Uranus; 6:23: Mercury square Neptune; 6/24: Mars enters Cancer; 6/24: Chiron Retrograde; 6/29: Venus trine Uranus.

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Aries

It’s been a long journey, Aries. The past few years have taken you through some of the more difficult moments of your life. The words rebirth and transformation aren’t abstract concepts. By now they’re visceral, having carved a mark on your life that will last for years. Since Saturn arrived in Sagittarius in late December, you’ve been examining your faith. After all that you’ve been through, what do you believe? Do you have faith in something better to see yourself through the dark nights of the soul? The full moon on June 2 will underscore this point. Falling in Sagittarius, the sign of faith, religion, philosophy, and travel, you may realize just how much faith you have … or don’t have. Or maybe it’s time to set forth on a journey of discovery, trying to put the pieces of everything you’ve experienced into something that makes sense. On June 14, Saturn will rewind back into Scorpio for one last trip through themes of power, control, finance, legacies, sexuality, and resurrection. Not exactly the the easiest of subject matters, but never forget that you’re an Aries, the sign that teaches the rest of us about bravery. You have loose ends to tie up, loose ends that will take you back to your life from October 2012 to December 2014. Having said that, Mars will arrive in Cancer on June 24, turning your attention toward home, family, and where you live. This may be a natural time when you move or make changes in the home, from renovation to moving furniture around. You may be spending a good part of July getting back to your roots. Want to learn more about how the astrology of June will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Faith, belief, religion, dogma, philosophy, commitment, exploration, travel, journeys, publishing, broadcasting, learning, school, education, neighborhood, rebirth, transformation, the shadow, the psyche, alchemy, resurrection, sexuality, home, family, roots, nostalgia, memories, the mother.

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Taurus

June will bring a fair bit of déjà vu. Not only is Mercury retrograde for the first half of the month, turning up its share of long lost lovers and old creative projects, but Saturn — your old friend Saturn — will step back into Scorpio on June 14. The past couple of years weren’t easy for everyone. Under Saturn’s watchful eye, we all had to master lessons of power, control, shadow, and rebirth. But for you, Taurus, your Saturn lessons were centered on relationships. Saturn is commitment as well as making plans for the future. Perhaps you got married in the past two years or made a commitment to a partner. Or maybe you saw the breakup of a marriage or struggled with saying yes to a long term relationship. That said, what did you learn over the last two years? Even if you spent more time alone than with others? With Saturn back in Scorpio until September 17, it’s time to get out the magnifying glass and take one last look at the relationships in your life. What needs adjustment? Additionally, Mars switching into Cancer on June 24 will bring a new chapter in a relationship. The other big news is that Venus, your ruling planet, will sashay into Leo on June 5, a sign that gives it a fair bit of star power. June will be a month to focus on creativity and self expression as well as home and family. This is a month to nest, make a move, or even reconnect with your past. Try to wait until after Mercury turns direct on June 11 to make any bold moves. Want to learn more about how the astrology of June will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Money, income, finance, wealth, legacies, benefits, inheritances, power, control, stability, resources, rebirth, transformation, secrets, mysteries, the psyche, intimacy, vulnerability, sexuality, relationships, partnerships, commitment, endings.

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Gemini

This is a busy month for you, Gemini. But with with the planets going back and forth, it’s hard to tell if you’re coming or going. On one hand, with take charge Mars hanging out in your sign for most of June, you will have energy and determination to spare. Then again, Mercury will be retrograde until June 11, so it’s a bit of an energetic tug-of-war. Mars says go; Mercury says wait. That said, the full moon on June 2 will turn the spotlight on relationships. You may have a decision to make about a partnership into the first few days of the month. And seeing how Saturn is sitting right at the very beginning of Sagittarius, your relationship sign, there may be a strong theme of commitment. Speaking of Saturn, it will trade Sagittarius for Scorpio on June 14. This is big news! In fact, Saturn spent October 2012 to December 2014 camped out in the sign of intimacy, power, money, sexuality, and transformation. You may be getting a strong hit of  déjà vu in the second half of June, especially around themes of health, diet, nutrition, and work. Did you make big changes to your diet over the last two years? Do you need to get back on track with your fitness and organizational goals? Do you need to be better about sticking to your word and showing up on time? Last but not least, the new moon on June 16 is your moon. Falling in Gemini, it’ll be your yearly jumpstart and new beginning. But with Neptune in hard aspect to the Moon, you may be trying to find a balance between what you want versus the Universe’s bigger plan for you. Want to learn more about how the astrology of June will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Back and forth, leadership, action, will, letting go, compassion, sensitivity, forgiveness, loss, commitment, relationships, partnerships, health, wellness, diet, nutrition, work, craft, daily grind, organization, new beginnings.

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Cancer

How do you feel, Cancer? Like taking a nap? Like pulling back from the world and regrouping? With the Sun, Mercury, and Mars in the last sector of your chart, most of June will point toward retreat, reflection, and rest. This is also a great month to take action with your spiritual life, to explore beyond this physical world through meditation and contemplation. But June isn’t all behind the scenes action. The full moon on June 2 will be a good time to get your feet on the ground and make sure your day-to-day life is in tip top shape. Get organized, make a schedule, and turn your sights toward health, fitness, and nutrition. In short, find the balance in June between body, mind, and soul. The other thing to keep in mind is that Saturn will switch signs on June 14, trading Sagittarius for the familiar territory of Scorpio. Time to tie up loose ends with a romance and take stock of how you express yourself, your identity, creativity, and art. Children may even play a major role in your life into September while Saturn makes its last pass. Speaking of loose ends, the Gemini New Moon on June 16 will highlight themes of endings. Keep in mind that Gemini represents the end of the road in your chart and, like the last few weeks of the year, you’ll be sifting through what you want to leave behind before you enter your birthday year. You may even have a few existential questions on your mind as well. By the last week of June, when the planets start to shift into Cancer, you’ll feel a sense of rebirth and new beginnings. Want to learn more about how the astrology of June will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Retreat, reflection, rest, recharge, spirituality, existential questions, endings, loss, beginnings, the next chapter, creativity, self expression, art, performance, diet, nutrition, health, wellness, organization, schedule, work, craft, commitment.

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Leo

Leo, let’s get something out of the way. We have to talk about Saturn because it will be stepping back into your sector of home and and family on June 14. While this is nothing you should be worried about — Saturn is commitment, responsibilities, maturity, and personal milestones — it’s a bit of a heavy placement for Leo. And, let’s be honest, the past two years likely weighed you down emotionally. Maybe you had a lot of things going on with your family or your home. So with Saturn back in Scorpio into September, you’re going to be tying up loose ends in this area of your life and demonstrating to your Cosmic Life Coach just what you’ve learned over the past two years. Saturn does reward and leave gifts, so be prepared to step up to his high bar of excellence. Okay? Right, so enough Saturn talk. Let’s talk about Venus in Leo! The planet of beauty, relationships, and attraction will be making an extended visit to your sign, giving you a needed planetary boost. When Venus pays a visit to your sign you have charm and grace to spare. You may be thinking about your appearance a lot this month as well. (Leo is all about the hair.) In other news, there’s a big emphasis on your friendships and community this month. With Mars in Gemini for most of June, you’re extra motivated to make connections to like minded people and network. Start thinking about future too, Leo. What are your plans? Dream big, especially while Jupiter is in Leo. Want to learn more about how the astrology of June will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Home, family, commitments, milestones, roots, nostalgia, memories, the place you live, beauty, charm, attraction, glamor, grace, your appearance, community, friendships, social causes, networking, your tribe.

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Virgo

With the planets gathering near the highest reaches of your chart, this is the time of the year when you are naturally focused on your direction in life. After all, Gemini is your career sign and the Sun and Mars up there is planetary fuel for your ambition and drive for achievement. But things haven’t been what they’ve cracked up to be. First, Mercury has been retrograde, sending you back to the drawing board a few times. And then Neptune has been throwing things off as well, teaching you all about letting go. (Thanks, Neptune.) Frankly it’s hard to push your agenda with Neptune is playing a big role this month. Neptune is such a spiritual planet and so you may be throwing your hands up at the Universe in June, saying, “I surrender.” If June is not about what you want, have a heart to heart with God, Source, whatever and ask for guidance on what their bigger plan for you is. Virgo loves to control the details, but June is a bit of a messy month. (Quelle horreur, Virgo.) And sometimes life is messy. Once Mercury goes direct on June 11 you can start picking up the pieces and getting things organized. Then, on June 16, the Gemini New Moon will bestow a new chapter in your career and your place in the world. This may be the month where you get a new job or decide to take a different path in life, one that allows space for more compassion and service, one that is more in balance with your spiritual needs. Want to learn more about how the astrology of June will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Career, status, direction, commitment, goals, review, reworking, new direction, letting go, surrender, forgiveness, compassion, spirituality, home, family, roots.

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Libra

The month will open up with a busy full moon on the June 2! Falling in your chart’s house of travel, movement, and communication, you may hear important news in the first week of June or have to deal with a volley of calls, texts, and emails. And with the action in your chart centered in the travel houses, you may be traveling from one point to the next. Just remember that Mercury is retrograde until June 11 and make adjustments accordingly. The big news this month will be twofold. One, Venus, your planetary ruler, will enter Leo on June 5. Normally this isn’t that big of a deal, but Venus will be spending an awfully long time in the sign of creativity, self expression, performance, and romance — pretty much the next four months save for a short dip into Virgo in the later end of July. If your Venus is going to hang out in any sign for four months, Leo isn’t a shabby place for it to be. It will endow you with confidence and a dash of regal glamor. It’ll also mean that the coming weeks will focus on friendships, community, and your hopes for the future. Venus will help you effortlessly attract your tribe and connect with like minded people in your community. The other big news is that Saturn will revisit your money and income house on June 14; this will be the perfect time to tie up financial loose ends. Saturn is your Cosmic Life Coach and he’ll be taking an exacting look at how you make and spend your money. Don’t worry, just use Saturn to help you get back on track with your budget and to make strong financial goals. You got this. Want to learn more about how the astrology of June will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Travel, movement, communication, learning, school, education, siblings, writing, the neighborhood, friendships, community, social causes, foreign cultures, journeys, exploration, money, budgeting, finance.

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Scorpio

As a Scorpio you’re well accustomed to themes of death and rebirth. You practically wrote the book on reinvention. But you’re still human and it still hurts when you have to look into the darkness. Mars in Gemini has dragged up themes of power, control, secrets, sexuality, money, inheritances, and legacies. Here’s the thing — and you know this in every cell of your body — there isn’t a sign more metal than you (\m/). Whatever pain Mars has lanced is the fuel for your latest alchemical brew. You are the magician, Scorpio. With that in mind, what are you powerfully creating this month? Also, how do you one up Mars? Look no further than Saturn, which will return to Scorpio on June 14 for a three month stay. Remember him? He had you under his watchful gaze from October 2012 to December 2014. Don’t worry, this is Saturn’s last pass, one that’s designed to make sure you’re still maintaining his standards of excellence. The next few months may be more work than play, but you got this, Scorpio. Speaking of rebirths, the Gemini New Moon on June 16 will bring a new chapter like a phoenix coming out of the ashes. You may decide to take a new course in life, reinvent your career, or take new initiative towards a professional goal. And because it’s Gemini, you have a choice — light or dark. Don’t forget to be in your highest consciousness. Want to learn more about how the astrology of June will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Rebirth, transformation, legacies, inheritances, finance, money, income, power, wealth, shadow, taboo, mysteries, secrets, leadership, excellence, maturity, milestones.

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Sagittarius

June is relationship central, Sag. It’s not that often that Mars pays a visit to Gemini, the sign that reveals how you relate to other people. Mars is a catalyst, Mars says, “We’re doing this! Let’s turn up the heat.” Throw in Mercury Retrograde, also in Gemini, and don’t be surprised if people from your past start turning up en masse. June will be a month to tie up loose ends and to take a stark look at past relationship failures. (Thanks, Neptune.) Pay attention to June 11, the day that Mercury will turn direct. Something may be clearer that day or you may have a realization about a relationship. Further, the Gemini New Moon on June 16 will turn over a new chapter in a relationship. And, with Mars tied up with the Sun and Moon, this may romance and passions as well. Just make sure you’re seeing things for what they really are. (Thanks, Neptune.) Finally, Saturn will step back out of Sagittarius and into Scorpio on June 14, taking some of the pressure off of you as a result. See, Saturn is the Cosmic Life Coach and his five and a half month visit to Sagittarius is like you getting handed a major notice. Saturn has been surveying your life, taking notes, and seeing where there’s room for greater achievement. Saturn says, “Heads up! I’m coming back in September.” And that’s when the work will begin in earnest. We all have goals, Sagittarius. What are yours? Start writing them out, start making a plan because Saturn is going to push you hard toward rock solid success. Want to learn more about how the astrology of June will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Relationships, partnerships, your one-on-one interactions with people, your past, old loves, new loves, illusions, loss, letting go, regrouping, retreat, rest, recognition.

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Capricorn

How you holding up, Capricorn? After the ups and downs of the last few years, 2015 has been a time to regroup, pull back, and look within. In fact the full moon on June 2 will bring this point home, highlighting meditations on loss, faith, and a sense that you’ve come to the end of a major chapter in your life. It’s time to ask the hard questions. You know, the ones that touch on deeply spiritual and existential themes. Who am I? Where am I going? What do I believe in? You’re on a quest to make sense of the last few years. Further, with Saturn, your ruling planet, poised to switch signs, life will feel like it’s in flux . . . and like you’re back in old territory. Saturn will return to Scorpio on June 14, a place it spent the last two years. So, what will this mean? In short, the next few months will be a time to tie up loose ends and revisit Scorpio’s deep themes of transformation and rebirth. Additionally, friends, community, and your plans for the future will feature in the mix. You got this, Capricorn! A couple days later, on June 16, the new moon will fall in your chart’s house of health, diet, and work. The days around the new moon will be an excellent time to start a new fitness regime or take initiative on a health matter. Additionally, if you hear news about something, you may want to double check you have the right information. Want to learn more about how the astrology of June will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Retreat, rest, recharge, reflect, dreams, the unconscious, existential questions, beliefs, spirituality, health, wellness, fitness, nutrition, work, rituals, organization, daily grind, schedule.

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Aquarius

The past five months have given you a preview of the next chapter of your life, one that will be focused on community, exploration, networking, and making plans for the future. Friendships have likely been a big theme as well, weeding out old connections and making new ones. This is all due to Saturn, your ruling planet, who has been taking a short visit to Sagittarius and checking things out. He’s wanted to make sure that the people you ally yourself with are there for you 100%. So, are they? Who’s real in your life? Further, who’s your tribe? The community that sustains you? That said, this has only been a preview, one you’ll return to in September. In the meantime, the next few months will be a review, especially in career and your place in the world. Think back to October 2012 all the way up to December 2014. This chapter in your life was all about figuring out your direction in life. Did you start a new career path? Or step up to a new position of leadership or status? Time to tie up loose ends and make adjustments. Saturn will be watching. Another focus this month will be romance and partnerships. Venus will arrive in Leo, your chart’s sign of relationships, on June 5 for an extended stay. Combine that with the new moon on June 16 and this month will be the perfect time to start a new romance if you’re single or stir the passions of an existing one. Creative projects will also get a boost as well. Want to learn more about how the astrology of June will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Community, the future, networking, connections, friendships, social causes, creativity, self expression, identity, romance, risk, career, direction, status, ambitions, goals.

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Pisces

What are your ambitions? What’s your direction in life? Has career weighed heavily on your mind over the past few months? With Saturn crossing the highest reaches of your chart since December, you’ve felt the pressure to get your life together. In many ways the full moon on June 2 will be a laser to the heart of the matter. Full moons are decision points and with career in the hot seat, you may have a commitment to make about the next step you’re taking out into the world. That said, the pressure will start to lessen after June 14 when Saturn dips back into your chart’s house of higher education, philosophy, and travel. You’ll have three months to regroup and tie up loose ends before Saturn will start pressuring you for an answer. In the meantime, spend the next few months taking classes and hitting the books, all with the mind to gather as much information and knowledge to help you take the next step in your career come September. In other news, with the Sun rounding out the bottom of your chart, the other area of focus this month will be home, family, and the place you live in. June may be a natural time for you to move or make home renovations, especially after the new moon on June 16. This won’t exactly be a quiet month for you with Mars stirring things up, Pisces. A lot will be shifting in your home base. But once Mars leaves on June 24, things will start to simmer down. Want to learn more about how the astrology of June will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Home, family, roots, memories, nostalgia, the mother, moving, career, status, ambitions, direction in life, status, commitment, education, knowledge, philosophy, religion, travel.