Week of June 17, 2024
Weekly astrology overview for free subscribers and each zodiac sign's horoscope for paid subscribers.
EDIT 6/18/24 — OPPS! I wrote about Mercury trine Saturn taking place on June 22; however, it’s actually on June 26! Somehow my outline got rearranged and this landed on the wrong date. All good — the aspect is within a wide orb, so it still pretty much applies IMO; however, you’ll be seeing this alignment again in next week’s newsletter.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE: Happy summer solstice! Cancer season arrives. A full moon in Capricorn asks us to get to work!
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Week of June 17
Mercury in Gemini squares off with Neptune in Pisces at 3:40 AM on June 17 — Game of telephone.
Remember that game of telephone we learned as children? One person would whisper into someone’s ear, who would then whisper what they heard to someone else, and so on. Even with good intentions, misinterpretations would be relayed, altering the story as it was passed along. Be skeptical about gossip you hear this week. Misunderstandings could take place.
People might also be very sensitive and nostalgic now. A joke that would usually make a friend laugh might make them cry. Speak with compassion.
Venus enters Cancer at 2:20 PM on June 17 — Swoon!!!
Venus in Cancer is wonderful! Why? I know we astrologers always talk about Cancer as being this shy, moody sign; however, there is so much more to the crab. Cancer is passionate, a romantic! Cancer might have a shyness about it; however, Cancer is still quite an expressive, demonstrative sign — Venus in Cancer is very demonstrative of its love! So, if someone has a crush on you, you might find out. Cute!
Food could taste a little better during this transit… especially if it’s made with love! Art created during this time could be very emotionally stirring, too.
Mercury enters Cancer at 5:07 PM on June 17 — A shift in communication
Again, Cancer might not be the chattiest sign on the zodiac wheel, but it's demonstrative. Mercury had been in Gemini, where the energy is very much about asking questions and experimenting, but with Mercury in Cancer, the mood may be more focused on talking about lived experience, feelings, and impressions.
Mercury in Cancer might have a cautiousness about it, but caring Cancer does not like letting problems linger, so a productive, “let’s take care of business” energy is likely to flow. Mercury in Gemini could be indecisive, but Mercury in Cancer knows what it needs. Emotional discussions are likely, too. Mercury in Cancer’s got LOTS of feelings!
Mercury and Venus meet in Cancer at 8:42 PM on June 17 — Whistle Emoji Vibes!
This conjunction portends a fresh start in love, friendship, and happiness! This is a super cute alignment, boding well for communication and connection. People want to get a long, and care about making things work, so this could be a productive time to talk with anyone who you want to be on good terms with. It’s also a fabulous time to flirt!
The sun in Gemini squares off with Neptune in Pisces at 2:12 PM on June 20 — Meh
People could be lazy at this time. People could be shady at this time. People could be careless. Basically, the planets are in their flop era. Stay home and sleep! Watch your favorite shows, listen to a podcast you love. Indulge in healthy escapes. People might be very sensitive today. You might feel very nostalgic, too. Practice mindfulness!
The Sun enters Cancer at 4:51 PM on June 20 — Happy Solstice!
A new season is here! Because it’s the solstice, the sense of renewal could feel very deep and profound. An important realization about time, the past and future, could dawn on us. A serenity in the present moment can be found. The sun in Cancer calls us to connect with home and family, to enjoy our time with our loved ones, and to honor our ancestors and the earth we call home.
This is an exciting time to take action. An idea that’s been brewing could manifest into an exciting form of some sort. This is a powerful period for setting intentions, and Cancer season is also regarded as a period of emotional and intuitive rebirth.
Mercury in Cancer sextiles Mars in Taurus at 12:22 PM on June 21 — Making it happen!
Things are moving! Yes, Cancer can be shy and Taurus can be stubborn. But, we’re talking about Mercury and Mars here! The planets of communication and action! Things are happening, and they’re happening cautiously and conscientiously.
This could be a productive time for communication, and friends could be helpful in pushing things forward. If you’re working on completing a project, you might get the information or resources you need to eventually complete the work. The mood is productive.
There is a full moon in Capricorn at 9:07 PM on June 21 — Getting down to business
The sun in Cancer is a highly emotional, psychic, empathetic period… which calls for strong boundaries, which is just what Capricorn does best. This full moon asks us to do away with anything that’s zapping our energy. Psychic vampires, be gone!
Significant endings could take place at this time, perhaps especially because we feel we have outgrown things or feel we have matured passed our need for them. This is a full moon all about growing up, and also about getting down to business. This could be a very productive full moon where we do lots of “adulting.” Information could come to light at this time, too.
Mercury in Cancer trines Saturn in Pisces at 2:09 PM on June 22 — Shaking hands and making deals?
EDIT 6/18/24 — OPPS! This is happening on June 26! Somehow my outline got rearranged and this landed on the wrong date. All good — the aspect is within a wide orb, so it still pretty much applies IMO; however, you’ll be seeing this interpretation again in next week’s newsletter lol 😅 apologies!
This could be a very productive time to discuss future plans and goals! People might feel very clear headed and focuses at this time. Information could be relayed in a matter of fact way, and negotiations, paperwork, and plans could come together smoothly.
Weekly Insights for Each Zodiac Sign
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