Weekly Horoscope June 10-16, 2024
Week in Overview
The energy has really been buzzing during this Gemini season, especially when Mars in Aries added that extra dose of momentum. It's been a whirlwind of activity and busyness for many of us, but as we approach the end of Gemini season, it's time to heed the call to slow down and savour the remaining energies. With so much going on, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle, but this week is very much about taking a moment to pause and reflect as well as take stock of where we have been and where we are going. Are we on track or is there something we need to deal with that may have been glossed over or buried in all the excitement?
As we start the week, on Monday, June 10, we're still feeling the lingering effects of the intense Sun-Saturn square that peaked on Sunday. This might have stirred up some serious self-reflection, making us confront responsibilities and limitations head-on.
Now, with Mars freshly settled in steady Taurus, squaring off against transformative Pluto in Aquarius, we're pushed to face deep-rooted issues. Compelling us to break free from restrictive patterns and control structures that no longer serve us. Expect a strong urge to reclaim your personal power and initiate necessary changes. Just be aware that this can be a very volatile few days, especially if frustrations have been buried for a while.
Meanwhile, Venus in chatty Gemini is forming a supportive sextile to the wounded healer, Chiron, in Aries. This perfects just after midnight, Monday into tomorrow encouraging healing through communication and connection. It's an ideal time to have heartfelt conversations and address any relationship wounds with honesty and compassion. Healing words and being open can bring a lot of deep emotional relief. What we don't want to be doing is manipulating, especially with the hard Mars and Pluto transit in play.
Around midday on Monday, the Moon in Leo makes favourable aspects to the lunar nodes, aligning us with our soul's path and purpose. This supports activities that highlight our talents and creativity. Remember what lit you up and got you out of bed and with your little heart beating as a child. Tune into that feeling today.
Later on Monday evening, this Moon forms a harmonious sextile with Mercury, enhancing our communication and mental agility. Let your inner child take the lead. Embrace your creativity, stay optimistic, and surround yourself with good company.
Tuesday, June 11 might feel like a rollercoaster, filled with challenges and hidden opportunities. In the early predawn hours, Venus formed an exact sextile to Chiron in Aries, inviting in compassionate and healing energy. Encouraging us today to open up, share our buried feelings, and connect on a deeper level. We can more easily forgive both ourselves and others, seeing past faults and imperfections.
Adding to this healing energy, the Sun is also moving into a supportive sextile with Chiron, amplifying the potential for personal growth and emotional breakthroughs.
However as the morning arrives, we can also sense a rumbling beneath our feet. Just before 6:30 am, Mars in Taurus is exactly squaring off with Pluto in rebellious Aquarius. This can bring power struggles, a desire to control, and obsessive tendencies to the forefront. Old resentments may resurface, offering a chance to confront and release them. While this can feel overwhelming, it’s a powerful opportunity for deep transformation. We find where we need to heal or assert boundaries by what triggers us.
Mercury is also strongly applying to a square with Saturn, adding a layer of seriousness and potential communication challenges. This can make our thoughts feel more rigid and critical, so be mindful of how you communicate with others and yourself.
Balancing this intensity, the Leo Moon steps in with supportive aspects. It forms a harmonious sextile with the Sun, a trine with Chiron, and then another sextile with Venus. This brings a wave of warmth, creativity, and optimism. However, the Moon also briefly squares unpredictable Uranus before going void of course just after noon. So while we might feel jubilant and optimistic and Full of compassion one minute on Tuesday, things can go off the rails just as quickly.
The void-of-course period lasts from noon until just after 10:30 pm, so it’s best to avoid major decisions for the rest of Tuesday. Instead, focus on finishing up ongoing projects and tying up loose ends.
Wednesday, June 12 is another mixed bag of a day. In the early hours before dawn, Mercury squares Saturn exactly, stripping away any remaining illusions and presenting some stark reality checks. This can make our thoughts feel heavy and serious, forcing us to confront responsibilities and limitations head-on. It's a time for clear thinking and practical decision-making, even if the truths we face are uncomfortable. Around the same time, the Moon in Virgo forms a harmonious trine with Mars in Taurus. This is a great grounded energy, perfect for tackling tasks with precision and determination. Just what we need with the demands of Saturn right now.
However, the Moon also squares Jupiter in Gemini, which can lead to overthinking and exaggeration. Balancing practicality with optimism is key here—stay focused on what you can realistically achieve on Wednesday, without getting carried away by grand ideas or conversely feeling like everything is impossible because of the heavy weight of Saturn. Small realistic steps are best.
We're also still feeling the reverberations from the intense Mars-Pluto square. This lingering energy might bring power struggles and a continued need to address deep-seated issues, in an ongoing process of transformation and release.
As Wednesday winds down, there's a silver lining. Just before midnight, the Sun perfects its sextile to Chiron, offering a soothing and healing influence. Encouraging us to embrace our vulnerabilities and find strength in our imperfections. It's a beautiful moment for self-acceptance and emotional healing, allowing us to integrate the lessons of the last few days with compassion and understanding.
Thursday, June 13 is yet another potent day that is best approached with patience and by taking lots of mental breaks. It comes with a mix of introspection and cerebral stimulation, creating an atmosphere ripe for deep thought and emotional processing, but also overthinking. We begin the day still under the influence of the Sun's overnight sextile with Chiron, which continues to offer insights for overcoming old wounds. Gently guiding us to understand and heal our past, providing a sense of emotional clarity.
Mercury is also forming a sextile with Chiron which will perfect just after 7 pm, enhancing our ability to communicate our feelings and find healing through writing, thinking or speaking. This could be a good time to have meaningful conversations and share your vulnerabilities with those you trust. However self-reflection might be less volatile than conversation.
In the first half of the day, the Virgo Moon opposes Saturn, bringing a sobering and introspective energy - dampening the usual social tone of Gemini season. With Mercury strong in its home sign of Gemini but currently "burned out" by the Sun, it's better not to rush forward or make hasty decisions or declarations. This is a time for thoughtful reflection rather than impulsive action.
On Thursday night, the energy intensifies as the First Quarter Moon Square becomes exact just after 10 pm. This square involves the Virgo Moon squaring both the Gemini Sun and Mercury, reigniting issues or crises that were triggered by the earlier Sun-Mercury and Saturn squares. It may bring up issues related to communication, overanalysis, and the need for practical solutions versus emotional or spiritual truths. This intense configuration can highlight conflicts between our logical, detail-oriented side which wants to get a handle on what we know and our desire for new information. Saturn in Pisces adds a layer of potential feelings of restriction, forcing us to get serious and reconcile that division between rational thinking and our deeper, intuitive insights. Expect to face misunderstandings, feel an urgent need for clarity, and an impulse to create a balance between critical thinking and inner knowing.
Fortunately, Uranus in Taurus forms a trine with the Virgo Moon, offering up a spark of innovative and liberating energy. This can provides a creative outlet for the intense mental stimulation of this First Quarter Moon Square. Think outside the box and be open to unexpected solutions or help. This First Quarter Moon Square is particularly mercurial, with Mercury, the ruler of both Gemini and Virgo, playing a central role. The proximity of Mercury to the Sun in Gemini further intensifies the mental energy, creating a highly cerebral atmosphere. To navigate Thursday, allow for introspection and grounding. Be also open to meaningful conversations that can lead to healing and new ideas. Deep breathe and get into your body to balance out all the mental energy, while doing your best to not overthink.
Friday, June 14, the morning sets the stage for another interesting day. Just after 9:30 am, the Sun and Mercury form their superior conjunction in Gemini. This Cazimi can bring clarity and insights, answering some of the questions and uncertainties we've grappled with throughout Gemini season. It's a moment of heightened mental sharpness and illumination, perfect for gaining new perspectives and making sense of complex issues. Pay attention to sudden insights, connections and conversations.
However, the Virgo Moon adds some tension by triggering a t-square with Venus in Gemini and Neptune in Pisces. This may stir up confusion and emotional sensitivity, particularly around relationships and communication. The critical Virgo Moon can amplify our analytical tendencies, while Neptune's influence might blur the lines, setting off a push-pull between facts and ideals. Be mindful of misunderstandings and navigate interactions with care and compassion.
As the waxing Moon enters Libra just after 11 am, on Friday, the afternoon and evening promise a shift towards a more pleasant energy. The Libra Moon, known for its social grace and desire for harmony, forms trines with transformative Pluto and expansive Jupiter. These trines create a somewhat wide Grand Air Trine, filling the latter part of the day with a sense of ease, optimism, and intellectual stimulation. It's an excellent time for socializing, collaborative projects, and exploring new ideas with others. Making Friday night one of the better evenings of the week!
Saturday, June 15, get ready for a day filled with poignant reflections and a deep focus on partnerships. The Libra Moon joins the South Node in the middle of the day, stirring up emotions and memories, particularly those related to past loves or missed opportunities. This might have us pondering what could have been and what might still be possible in our relationships. It's a time to revisit old connections and reassess our approach to love and partnerships, but do remember the north node is in Aries. Don't give up on yourself to hold onto something that belongs in the past.
Adding to the emotional intensity, Venus, the planet of love and beauty, is in the final degrees of Gemini, and is squaring Neptune in Pisces. This ramps up our romantic ideals but also brings a dose of confusion and disillusionment. We may find ourselves wearing rose-coloured glasses, yearning for an idealized version of love or feeling frustrated by unfulfilled desires. It's hard right now to recognize the difference between fantasy and reality.
On Sunday, June 16, prepare for a day of dizzying astrology that may leave us feeling both enchanted and disoriented. In the morning, the Libra Moon opposes Chiron, triggering emotional wounds and vulnerabilities, yet offering an opportunity for healing. Be gentle with yourself and others as old issues around self-worth can come up. Especially in partnerships. As the afternoon progresses, the Moon forms a trine with the Sun, bringing a sense of balance and harmony to our emotions.
However, the main event of the day unfolds later in the afternoon and into the evening. Both Mercury and Venus, in their final moments in Gemini, square Neptune in Pisces at the critical 29th degree. This casts a deep spell of illusion and confusion. We might be tempted with sweet words and romantic ideals. All possibly coming from the depth of our own imaginations. The Libra Moon forms trines to both Venus and Mercury tonight, heightening our desire for connection and harmony.
On Sunday night, the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur, leading to potential misunderstandings and misinterpretations. It's a time when we may see and hear what we want to, rather than what is truly there. It's perfect for creating art or fiction, or simply getting lost in something creative or beautiful. It is not the right time for any serious relationship or financial commitments though.
Just before 11:30 pm on Sunday night, Venus leaves Gemini and enters nurturing Cancer until July 11. Here, Venus takes on a more stable and emotionally driven energy, less fickle than in Gemini. Yet, her sensitivity and tendency to put up emotional barriers at the slightest hint of uncertainty may pose challenges. We're reminded not to take things too personally during her stay here. Shortly after, the Moon shifts into intense Scorpio, continuing its trine to Venus, marking the first aspect for the planet of love in its new sign.
However, the waxing Moon in its detriment in Scorpio, filled with turbulent emotions, also squares off with Pluto in Aquarius. Sunday night intensifies our deepest desires and fears, urging us to confront power struggles and emotional upheavals. It could be a very rocky evening so do try to get an early night. It's a time for transformation and regeneration, just tread carefully through the depths of all those emotions.
COMING UP…
Just after 2 am, on Monday, June 17, Mercury, the planet of communication, enters the nurturing sign of Cancer. Here, it trades Gemini's chattiness for a more introspective and emotional approach to communication. We're drawn to deeper, more personal conversations, craving emotional depth and connection. As Mercury and Venus converge in a conjunction in Cancer just after dawn on the same day, there's a strong desire to heal both ourselves and our relationships.
However, this alignment will occur amidst the intense energy of a Scorpio Moon, igniting a t-square with Mars in Taurus and Pluto in Aquarius. This may bring power struggles and emotional intensity to the surface, forcing us to confront our deepest desires and fears with courage and honesty.
On Thursday, June 20, right after the Gemini Sun squares Neptune in Pisces at the final 29 degrees, marking a moment of powerful dissolution and transition, the Sun then enters nurturing Cancer, heralding the summer solstice. This also means the breakup of the clusters of stelliums that dominated the first half of the year, ushering in a new dynamic of less concentrated energy as we enter the second half.
The week culminates with the powerful Full Moon in Capricorn, on Friday, June 21, highlighting the tension between home and career. This Full Moon forms an out-of-sign t-square with Neptune, adding confusion and potential delusion to the mix. We may find ourselves grappling with issues of ambition and practicality, as well as navigating the blurred lines between reality and fantasy. It's a time to balance our professional goals with our emotional needs, being mindful of the pitfalls of over-idealization or deception on this journey.
