Weekly Forecast: 6/10/16 through 6/16/16

Art by Stephen Pearson

Friday, June 10th - The day starts off on shaky terrain as the Leo moon squares Mars and Mercury in quick succession, before moving void of course at 3:14am EST. Tension could be high and it may be difficult to find the motivation to get things done. The void period only lasts until 9:46am EST, when the moon enters Virgo. This is the last aspect of the day, which brings on a more peaceful and easy feeling. The Virgo moon enhances our attention to detail and allows us the capacity to be more organized this afternoon. Ticking things off a to-do list may bring a certain amount of satisfaction.

Saturday, June 11th - The moon squares Saturn and opposes Neptune this morning. This is a bit of a far-out sensation, and roots many in daydreams. It is difficult to get down to business, and there may be a pervasive feeling that you need to accomplish something even if you are unable to focus on it or figure out what even needs to be done.
The moon moves into conjunction with Jupiter this afternoon, and then conjuncts the North Node at about 5pm EST. This conjunction is powerful and enhances the luck of those born under the sign of Virgo, or with their moons in Virgo. Opportunities come knocking, but if we do not work hard at the things we want, then there is likely going to be a slower speed for any goal manifestation.
Tonight, the moon trines Pluto, which is prepping us for the massive Pluto/North Node trine that is hitting early tomorrow morning. Memories are coming up for a lot of people that are connecting them back to old people and places (perhaps even memories of other lifetimes, or ancestral and historical time periods). These are bleeding forward and making it a bit difficult to focus one hundred percent in the present moment. This experience will amplify over the next several days. The most important thing is to go with the flow. Pay attention to the feelings that arise, rather than shutting them out.

Sunday, June 12th - This is an extremely busy day in the cosmos with many major shifts occurring. The Pluto/North Node trine I mentioned yesterday hits at 1:22am EST and will be felt for the next week or two. The effect brings a lot of karmic memories from underground, including past recollections of childhood or old friends, family and lovers. It connects us to ancestral memories of the past, and amplifies the emotions of the collective unconscious. Other people's pain is harder to hide from now, especially for sensitive people. Labradorite is a good stone to carry this week, as it is believed to create a psychic shield for empaths while still allowing intuition to function.
The moon squares the Sun and Venus, sextiles Mars, opposes Chiron and trines Mercury over the course of the day. This could result in a burned out type of feeling, where energy is sapped early on in the day. Rest if you can; if not, practicing some breathing techniques can help since a lot of the drain is mental or emotional. Try inhaling through the nose for four seconds, holding the breath for seven seconds and exhaling through the mouth for eight seconds and repeating for as long as needed. This is a common technique for slowing down a racing mind and heart and stopping feelings of panic or anxiety.
Mars and Chiron are in trine today, which suggests that healing can come through taking action. There may feel like there is a lot to do, or that your attention is being pulled in different directions. Exercise will help to relax and undo any tension. This can be as simple as going for a walk or stretching a little.
Venus and Uranus are in sextile today as well. Relationships take unexpected turns. It is an adventurous time for partnerships and relationships of all kinds. Some may feel drawn toward romantic partners they wouldn't typically choose.
As if all those transits weren't enough, Mercury enters Gemini tonight at 7:20pm EST. Mercury is very at home here in the sign it rules over. Communication can really begin flowing. The next few weeks are a perfect time to negotiate business deals, sign contracts, or make long term plans. Most people will be very honest during this three week stretch and will have a hard time hiding any deceitful intention.
The moon is void from 7:23pm until 8:33pm EST, when it enters Libra.

Monday, June 13th - Today has some heavy-hitter transits that will bring effects that can be felt for the next few weeks (or in some cases, a few months). The first is that Neptune will station retrograde this evening at 4:43pm EST. Neptune joins Mars, Saturn and Pluto in retrograde. This impact can be felt globally, as well as in our personal lives. When Neptune passes into retrograde, there can be a perceived need to hide our beliefs or true selves. Spirituality, religion or political beliefs of any kind can result in prosecution or on a smaller scale, arguments and hassles. We've been in the shadow zone of this retrograde for a few weeks now, and if you look at the media and the news it is possible to see how this retrograde is contributing (at least on some level). When you add the repressed anger of a Mars retrograde, the feelings of inadequacy of a Saturn retrograde, and the underdog mentality of a Pluto retrograde, there is a lot of capacity for violence and turbulence. This energy can also be channeled into a revolution of sorts, of discovering what it is we don't want in our lives to such a clear extent that we have no choice but to begin working for those things we hold dear.

This Neptune retrograde period lasts until November, and is more of a slow burn than some of the quicker moving planets' retrograde stations. We will be confronted with old belief systems and will have to decide if they are serving us. There may be disagreements with others based on personal beliefs. Some may experience issues with escapism, either by running away from problems quite literally or feeling drawn to chemical substances. The nature of this year is that there is really no way to hide from our problems. They will find us in increasingly intense ways, and so it is best to deal with them head on. The retrograde forces us to look at old issues and blockages, and once we deal with it, it tends to lift. Sometimes there are layers to problems, however, so don't be discouraged if you take care of one thing and another instantly pops up. Deal with things as they come, and strive for greater clarity and presence.

Venus and Mars are inconjunct today, as Venus and Chiron are square. Relationships are getting examined on deeper levels. This is going to feel uncomfortable, probably, since flaws are getting brought to the surface. Chiron's work here is to show us what's inside of ourselves that we are bringing to the table in every single one of our relationships, be it a romance, friendship, work relationship, etc. We are the common denominator in every relationship we have, and it is impossible to come at them with a completely unbiased viewpoint. This week you may find yourself getting bothered by those around you. Consider the root of this feeling. Are you getting annoyed at someone for being judgmental? What would happen if you lessened your own judgment of that person? These are things to consider to work toward greater peace and harmony in our personal relationships.

Tonight the Libra moon sextiles Saturn, which allows work to get done, particularly with the help of others.

Tuesday, June 14th - The Sun sextiles Uranus early this morning. This is a day for new ideas and for approaching problems in an entirely different way. The same old routine way of dealing with things may not work today. It is good to bounce ideas off of others and work together to come up with a game plan. The Libra moon encourages camaraderie and teamwork.

The day is mostly free of aspects, with a moon/Uranus opposition and moon/Sun trine tonight. Emotions could be a bit all over the place tonight, but again, if we lean on others these feelings can be worked through quickly. The Uranian influence of the day makes things very fast moving, and so though the day may feel like a roller coaster, each new problem is tackled in a speedy way.

Wednesday, June 15th - The Sun and Mars are inconjunct this morning, slowing down physical activity. The mind races, but the body may not be able to catch up. The day will start off slow, with the moon void of course from 3:01am until 9:18am EST, when it enters Scorpio.

The rest of the day picks up the pace, even though there aren't any transits occurring until evening. The Scorpio moon brings a level of intensity and focus to any activity, allowing us to push through any energy drains.

The Sun and Chiron are in square tonight, which suggests it may be necessary to take a rest or go to bed early. The body will reflect any stress you've been dealing with, and the best way to begin bringing on a peaceful feeling is to get enough sleep and relaxation.

Thursday, June 16th - Today is a pleasant day in the cosmos, with the Scorpio moon forming a trine to Neptune in the morning, and three sextiles (to Jupiter, Pluto and the North Node) this evening. These are all easy aspects, with a penchant for adventure and for opening the mind up to new and exciting ideas. Creativity begins rushing in. The Scorpio moon makes us want to hole up with someone close and work on something important to us. This is a cosmic day, with enhanced spirituality. The veil is very thin on this day, meaning it is easier to bring ideas to fruition and manifest things you've been wanting.