The first half of the month is dominated by Jupiter in Gemini trine Pluto in Aquarius. When we see an important aspect like this, we look to when this same aspect last occurred, so we can get a hint of how it may manifest now. The last time we had this aspect in the same signs was in 1787. That was the year of the first draft of our constitution. It set up the governmental system we use today, with three branches of Government: legislative, judiciary and executive. It established the standard of having each state represented by two senators and other states having the number of representatives based on population. The constitution was not ratified until two years later. Is something brewing now that will affect our system of government in the next two years? I’ve been watching the news like a hawk to discern what seeds are being planted during the two weeks leading up the trine and the two weeks after. So far, what stands out is the trial and conviction of former President Trump.
Another great month! During the first half of the month, planets are piling up in Gemini. Look to your Gemini house to see the area of your life that will move so fast you won’t be able to catch your breath. Last month, the stellium (3 or more planets in one sign) was in Taurus, a passive month. This month the stellium is in Gemini which will feed intellectual curiosity and is more lighthearted. This can be a busy, frenetic, mind-expanding period.
From June 9 to the 13th, you may encounter some obstacles Don’t leap over them; just investigate and figure out what is causing the problem. What can you learn by being stopped in your tracks?
Saturn is turning retrograde on the 29th. This month he is barely moving. This is a time to solidify your beliefs and get centered because during the next two years, Saturn and Neptune will move into Aries, Uranus will go into Gemini, Jupiter just moved into Gemini and Pluto just moved into Aquarius. All of the outer planets--Pluto, Neptune, Uranus, Saturn and Jupiter-- are moving from earth and water, which is soulful, feminine energy into masculine air and fire signs which is creative, explosive energy. We haven’t seen this kind of shift of the slow-moving planets in our lifetime
Dates to Watch:
Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant sheet to find if you have a personal planet (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, or Mars) or the ascendant within 2 degrees of the degree of the transits listed below. If so, the transit will have a significant impact on you.
June 2 – Jupiter Trine Pluto is on my birthday! The technique of solar returns states that a good aspect on your birthday will last the entire year. I’m not a great believer in solar returns, but I think I will change my mind and believe that this good aspect will last all year. It will expand revolutionary ideas and will be in effect the last week of May and the first half of June. It will help us to see the big picture.
June 3 – Mercury enters Gemini and stays until June 17. Mercury rules Gemini and is very happy, carefree, lively, curious and dazzling here. Mercury here can be a flimflam man. Don’t believe everything you hear, and don’t believe what you think. It can be tricky. The best way to deal with this urge to communicate is to write or podcast.
June 4 – Mercury Trine Pluto at 1 degree of Gemini/Aquarius. You may feel an urge to investigate the darker secrets of our society. You may wish to convince the world of your own opinions and perceptions.
Mercury conjunct Jupiter at 1 degree of Gemini. This expands the ‘need to know’ aspect. You want to bring meaning and purpose into your life.
Sun Conjunct Venus at 16 degrees of Gemini. This can help you be charming and diplomatic. You will strive for beauty and harmony.
June 6 – New Moon at 16 Gemini. This New Moon is conjunct Venus and square Saturn. You want to shine, start new projects and circulate among friends, but Saturn stands in your way. This New Moon is in effect for two weeks. During this time, express yourself, but edit what you say and write.
June 8 – Venus Square Saturn at 19 degrees of Gemini/Pisces. It’s time to commit to who or what you love. This brings out your loyalty. If you are looking for a partner, try someone older.
June 9 – Mars enters Taurus and lasts until July 20. During this period, your anger may build up slowly and then explode. You could be a time bomb. Try not to keep your emotions inside. Work out, go hiking or blow off steam in a useful way.
Sun Square Saturn at 19 Gemini/Pisces. Be patient, the wind is not at your back; in fact it’s blowing you sideways.
June 11 – Mars Squares Pluto at 1 degree of Taurus/Aquarius. This is not a very good aspect. Mars is aggressive, and Pluto takes no prisoners. The last time we had this was when Israel was attacked in Oct 2023. Try not to get into a conflict with anyone because it won’t be quickly resolved. Pluto digs in his heels and hangs on for a long time.
June 12 – Mercury Squares Saturn at 19 Gemini/Pisces. You could feel tired and discouraged today. Avoid signing contracts. You could be critical, sarcastic, or pessimistic. So keep your mouth shut and keep your opinions to yourself. You won’t win any popularity contests today.
June 14 – Sun Conjunct Mercury at 23 Gemini. Mercury is being energized by the Sun today. Since Mercury is the merchant, contact people to buy, sell, or trade.
June 16 – Venus Square Neptune at 29 Gemini/Pisces. I’ve had more clients fall madly in love when they experience this transit to their natal chart. It usually doesn’t turn out very well. There ends up being deception, delusion, and, finally escape.
June 17 – Venus enters Cancer and stays until July 11. Aphrodite, the goddess of love is settling down into a family life. Wait! That doesn’t sound like her. She is more promiscuous than that. What to do? Bring out her artistic side and spruce up your home with fresh paint and colorful decorations.
Mercury enters Cancer and stays until July 2. During this period your thinking is more imaginative. You can express your feelings in flowery, rich images. This placement honors the storyteller and poet. Your memory is enhanced. Why don’t you start on the memoirs you have planned to write for the last 20 years?
Mercury Square Neptune at 29 degrees of Gemini/Pisces. People you meet today could be space cadets. They want to seriously discuss what it’s like where they come from—the Pleiades.
Mercury Conjunct Venus at 29 degrees of Gemini. You could get company today. Your friends are stopping in and want to talk about their love life. I know it’s boring, but they’re your friends and you picked them.
June 20 – The Sun enters Cancer and stays until July 22. The energy is starting to change. We are leaving the air sign of Gemini, the chatterbox, to the more soulful quiet sign of Cancer. Gemini wanted to flit around, travel and gossip. Cancer wants to stay home and eat popcorn while watching her favorite streaming channel.
Sun Squares Neptune at 29 Gemini/Pisces. You could feel dreamy, indecisive and impractical today. Don’t fall for promises that seem too good to be true.
June 21 – Full Moon at 1 Capricorn is Square Neptune. This full moon may help you see through the illusions and deceptions coming from our conventional media.
June 26 – Mercury Trine Saturn at 19 Cancer/Pisces. You can make productive decisions now. Try to accomplish all that needs to be done. This is a good time for quiet study and writing. Be discreet in your relationships. You may find some helpful information.
June 29 – Saturn turns retrograde at 19 Pisces and stays retrograde until mid-November 2025. When a planet is moving retrograde, it becomes more intense. So during this period, you will be forced to deal with Saturn themes of authority, and resistance. Saturn loves structure, but he is in Pisces, which has no structure. Your task is to manifest and bring into form your dreams, creative projects, and artistic imagination.
OUTER PLANET TRANSITS FOR THIS MONTH:
JUPITER will move from 1 to 8 degrees of Gemini. Jupiter is the big, fat, happy guy who is expansive in everything. In Gemini, he wants to speak, learn, teach and write. Look to the house in your birth chart that contains Gemini. For the next year, Jupiter will bring good luck and opportunities in the areas ruled by your natal Gemini house.
SATURN is in Pisces until May 26, 2025his month, Saturn moves from 18 to 19 degrees of Pisces. Saturn will turn retrograde on June 29 at 19 Pisces. Saturn rules your material world and especially your career. If you have the ascendant or any personal planets anywhere from 16 to 21 degrees of Pisces or Virgo, you may be in store for some hard lessons about the issues in the house containing Pisces and or Virgo. Pisces is a creative dreamer. While in Pisces, Saturn, he will try solidifying your dreams and fantasies. On the world stage, Saturn in Pisces can result in our institutions dissolving and the old systems not working anymore.
URANUS is in Taurus until April 2026. This month, he moves from 24 to 25 degrees. This is the time to break loose and radically change your life. I believe in ‘cooperating with the inevitable.’ If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets (22 to 27 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio), go on an extended vacation, preferably to somewhere you have never been before. Or make some significant changes in your life. Taurus represents the earth. Expect news about farming, food, earthquakes, volcanos, tornadoes, or other major weather changes while Uranus is in Taurus.
NEPTUNE is in Pisces until 2026. Neptune will stay at 29 degrees of Pisces this month as he is slowing down to turn retrograde on July 2. If you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 27 degrees of Pisces or Virgo to 1 degree of Aries, you may lack focus during this time and want to daydream. Beware of a betrayal, a disappointment, and a sense of drifting. Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, and creative expression, increased dreams, and spiritual insights. Watch for inspired films to come out when Neptune is in Pisces.
PLUTO is in Capricorn until Nov 2024. This month, Pluto will move from 1 to 2 degrees of Aquarius. Pluto grinds away at our psyche, bringing up all sorts of complex psychological issues. You should run to your nearest therapist, especially if you have the ascendant or personal planets anywhere from 29 degrees of Capricorn to 4 degrees of Aquarius. Pluto asks what needs to die to be reborn.
Enjoy this month.
Janet Kane