Sun in Cancer ☼ June 21 – July 22
June 21 (Summer Solstice) – July 22, 2019 The Sun sign is a much-celebrated astrological element, usually given more significance than it deserves. Remember – the Sun is just one planet in your star-soup. As always, Cancer season begins on the summer solstice. This year the first day of Neptune Retrograde also coincides with the solstice.
Neptune Retrograde ♆ June 21 – Nov 27
June 21 (Summer Solstice) – Nov 27, 2019 Planets in retrograde are not actually spinning backwards – it is entirely an optical illusion as seen from Earth. Backwards motion appears to happen when Earth passes slower moving planets in the outer solar system. In astrology, this illusion manifests as a “backwards” functioning of the planetary roles. Click here
Full Moon in Sagittarius 🔥 June 17, 2019
Monday, June 17 at 1.31am PST Sun and Moon oppose one another in Gemini and Sagittarius: the axis of seekers and ramblers. This full moon brings movement, adventure, teaching and learning. We are all teachers and students! What are you here to teach? What are you here to learn? The Algonquins call the June full moon
Mercury Retrograde ☿ Summer 2019
Mercury enters Cancer: June 4 Mercury enters Leo: June 27 Mercury Retrograde in Leo: July 7 – 19 Mercury Retrograde in Cancer: July 19 – Aug 1 Mercury in Cancer: Aug 1 – 11 Mercury in Leo: Aug 11 – 29 Planets in retrograde are not actually spinning backwards – it is an optical illusion
First Quarter Moon in Virgo ☽ June 9, 2019
Sunday, June 9 at 11.00pm PST The Sun in Gemini squares the moon in Virgo. The moon will rise at noon, peak at dusk and set at midnight all over the world, no matter your time zone. The moon is waxing, gathering momentum for fullness. The moon enters Virgo on June 8 (one day before the
Venus in Gemini ⚢ June 8 – July 3
June 8 – July 3, 2019 Gemini is the sign of twins and social connectivity. When Venus dances in Gemini, cerebral and creative energies soar. This transit brings opportunities to meet new brothers and sisters and open up our circle. The more we share and co-create, the more we expand. Expect more conversation, buzz and
New Moon in Gemini ♊ June 3, 2019
Artist: Arthur Rackham Monday, June 3 at 3.02am PST Every month the moon lands in the same sign as the sun. This lunar-solar conjunction is what we call a new moon. Sometimes this conjunction creates a solar eclipse. The next solar eclipse is coming soon on July 2. After this new moon, Luna returns “home” to
Last Quarter Moon in Pisces ☾ May 26, 2019
Sunday, May 26 at 9.34am PST At the last quarter, the moon rises at midnight, peaks at dawn and sets at noon – and this is true all over the world, no matter your time zone. If you view the moon at midnight, the Sun will be positioned directly beneath your feet. Staring at the
Mercury in Gemini ☿ May 21 – June 4
May 21 – June 4, 2019 Mercury: patron of travel, communication and the human mind; orator, poet, soothsayer, healer, lucky star and underworld guide. With magical caduceus in hand, Mercury led freshly discorporated souls from the lower to the upper worlds. Mercury governs mental processing; it is his influence which determines our perception and style
Sun in Gemini ☼ May 21 – June 21
May 21 – June 21 (Summer Solstice), 2019 The Sun sign is a much-celebrated astrological element, usually given more significance than it deserves. Remember – the Sun is just one planet in your star-soup. Happy birthday, wind spirits and sprites! …How cathartic and comforting are these dreams of twin flames, real or imagined, old and
Full Moon in Scorpio ♏ May 18, 2019
Artist: Danial Ryan Saturday, May 18 at 5.11pm PST Sun and Moon oppose one another in Taurus and Scorpio: the axis of all that can be seen, versus all that cannot. Together these two constellations narrate tangibles and intangibles, form and dissolution of form, conscious thought and subconscious desire, straight paths and winding staircases. The May
Mars in Cancer ♂ May 15 – July 1
May 15 – July 1, 2019 Mars was often depicted nude in ancient Rome to demonstrate his fearlessness. See now Mars in Cancer, a warrior of utmost femininity, stark naked in the battlefield of love. In Cancer, the warrior planet lays down his sword. Mars in a water sign promotes creativity, emotional release and self-care. Cancer
Venus in Taurus ⚢ May 15 – June 8
May 15 – June 8, 2019 Venus rules Taurus (and Libra), so she is “at home” here in Taurus. The bull is simple and familiar, representing basic human needs like touch, home, comfort, food and raw materials. Earth energy sits honey-dappled, sweet and heavy, juicy and ripe. Taurus lives in the body’s warm weight, wrapped in
First Quarter Moon in Leo ☽ May 11, 2019
Saturday, May 11 at 6.13pm PST The Sun in Taurus squares the moon in Leo. The moon will rise at noon, peak at dusk and set at midnight all over the world, no matter your time zone. The moon is waxing, gathering momentum for fullness. The moon enters Leo on May 10, staying until May 12
Mercury in Taurus ☿ May 6 – 21
May 6 – 21, 2019 Mercury: patron of travel, communication and the human mind; orator, poet, soothsayer, healer, lucky star and underworld guide. With magical caduceus in hand, Mercury led freshly discorporated souls from the lower to the upper worlds. Mercurial energy is androgynous. Think of Gemini (ruled by Mercury) and identity plurality. When Mercury