 Photo by Roberto Nickson (@g) on Unsplash The Mars station (which happens on Tuesday) is a big deal. Mars is a powerful planet to begin with but when he turns retrograde we get an extra boost of Mars energy. This is great if you are training for a marathon but not so great if he are fed up and at the end of your metaphorical rope. If you are dealing with anger, frustration, or arguments this week I recommend finding a way to channel that Mars energy into something productive. Exercise, martial arts, even cooking (application of heat) can be great ways to utilize an overabundance of Mars energy. The full moon (on Wednesday) only adds to the mix with some intensity of its own! Monday June 25th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Sagittarius Venus square Jupiter What it means: When we have a square between Venus and Jupiter it indicates an overindulgence. It might be too much food, drink, drugs, television, shopping, computer games … anything that you tend to overdo. The reason we overdo it is because Jupiter blows things out of proportion at times and Venus really is the things we love to do. So if you have a sweet tooth watch out! Or stock up … really I am just warning you about the energy … not judging you for how you handle it! On the positive side this can be a great time to do something loving for your significant other. A grand gesture, so to speak. Just be aware that the Mars station is tomorrow so people might be a little more temperamental than usual so if you do make grand gesture do it with a generous heart and without expectation of the reaction you might receive. Questions to ask yourself: Where do I tend to overdo it in my life? Is this tendency healthy or is it distracting me from where my focus truly should be right now? How can I make a grand gesture of love in myself, whether toward myself or toward another? Tuesday June 26th ~ Mars Retrograde What’s going on today: Moon in Sagittarius void-of-course at 6:54 AM MDT Mars Station Retrograde What it means: Mars stations retrograde today and will remain in retrograde motion for the next two month. Aquarius is a progressive sign and with Mars reversing course we might feel like our own progress has stopped. And this might make us feel frustrated or angry. Mars can engage those emotions but it can also be our willpower and drive to succeed. So if you are coming up against a wall in your life figure out a way to get over it or go around, instead of beating your head against it. Sometimes going backwards allows us to find a new path forward. Questions to ask yourself: Where have I been putting my energy and is this working for me? How can I be more active in my daily life? How can I channel my emotions in a manner that is helpful and relevant instead of of overly aggressive? Wednesday June 27th ~ Full Moon in Capricorn What’s going on today: Moon enters Capricorn at 9:52 AM MDT Sun opposite Saturn Full Moon in Capricorn at 6d28m What it means: The moon moon in Capricorn is tense because Capricorn is not an emotional sign but the moon is an emotional luminary. So here we have the spot light bright on our emotional body but we are not particularly graceful in handling those emotions. To make matters more difficult the moon is conjunct the planet Saturn (and the sun is opposite Saturn) which adds more tension and more anxiety to the mix. Imagine that a disapproving mentor is watching over you as you struggle to verbalize your difficult feelings on an intensely personal topic. It’s a tough full moon but remember that if you do the hard work you will get the rewards you deserve. That is the basic lesson of the planet Saturn and Saturn is the ruler of the sign of Capricorn so we have the theme here that hard work is required but it pays off. You can take a look back to 6 months ago when we had a new moon in Capricorn (January 16, 2018) and see if there were things in your life that you started working on at that point which are ready to now come to fruition. If you feel that you are spinning your wheels in your quest toward this goal I want to remind you that everyone who has succeeded with a difficult task once felt like you feel now. Keep at it. The Sabian Symbol for the degree of the full moon is “A Veiled Prophet Speaks, Seized By The Power Of A God”. When we feel called to our purpose, when we feel aligned with a higher power, we don’t always understand exactly what is happening or why. But what we can do is trust our intuition and move in the direction of the divine. Questions to ask yourself: What are you trying to build in your life right now? How can you buckle down and keep at it with renewed determination? What is your intuition saying right now? Are you acting in a way that is spiritual sound? Thursday June 28th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Capricorn Mercury enters Leo What it means: Leo is a mush more sensitive sign than most people realize, and when Mercury comes to visit our thoughts often become taken up with where we are sensitive. But Leo is also a warm and generous sign, as well, so if you do find your thoughts being full of sensitivity go ahead and give yourself a hug, too. If you aren’t quite following me let me give you an example. Let’s pretend that you are sensitive about your appearance. Now Mercury moves into Leo and suddenly you feel like you can’t stop worrying about how you look. But if a friend came to you and confided in you that they were worried about their appearance and were having a hard time you would (ideally) offer them support, compassion, kindness and warmth. Do the same thing for yourself here. Mercury in Leo can be a great time to work on developing self-confidence if you focus on the positive instead of what might be wrong! Questions to ask yourself: How can I be kinder to myself in my thoughts and words? How can I be supportive and develop more self-confidence, even when I might not feel confident to start? Friday June 29th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Capricorn void-of-course at 2:57 AM MDT Moon enters Aquarius at 10:37 PM MDT It’s an all day long void-of-course moon. That means you might feel less motivated than usual. On days like today it’s best to finish up old projects and stick to routine tasks. Finish the laundry. Clean out the inbox. Sort the recycling. Wash the windows. Saturday June 30th ~ What’s going on today: Moon Aquarius Mercury square Uranus What it means: I have said many times that I like to use aspects involving Mercury to practice right thinking. The thoughts we think and the words we say have significant impact and with each Mercury aspect we have the opportunity to refine our thought and speech patterns. With an aspect to Uranus we might feel rebellious or like we just want to break free and I invite you to think about how you might break free from thought patterns that are holding you back right now. Questions to ask yourself: What thought patterns have been holding me back from more personal development? How can I express myself more freely? Sunday July 1st ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Aquarius void-of-course at 4:56 PM MDT I always feel that the slogan for moon in Aquarius should be “Be Weird.” Embrace what makes you unique and share it with the other people in your life. If you feel like marching to a different beat today don’t be shy about it! The Mars Station and the Full Moon in Capricorn give a powerful intensity to this week. If we are clear on our goals and act from a loving heart space we are going to be just fine.
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 This is a big week! We have the summer solstice, Neptune retrograde, and Venus opposite Mars, just for starters. Mars goes retrograde next week (June 26th) so he is especially powerful right now. As Mars slows down for his station we will be feeling him strongly so watch out for behavior that is overly aggressive, risky, or even angry … from yourself and from others. (All times in US Mountain Daylight Time - same as Denver.)
Monday June 18th ~ What’s going on today: Moon enters Virgo at 2:40 AM MDT Neptune Station Retrograde What it means: Outer planets like Neptune spend almost half the year in their retrograde phase so Neptune retrograde is not unusual. However the time around the station (when the planet appears to stop it’s forward motion and start moving backwards) is a time when the effects of the planet are magnified. Neptune has an otherworldly vibe; we feel like we are in the twilight zone. Mysterious and unexplainable things might happen. Depending on how Neptune is activating your personal chart you will feel these things in different areas of your life. For example if it is an area that involves health you might be dealing with symptoms that can’t be traced to a specific cause. If it’s in your relationship area there might be some feels that make it more difficult to connect and see your partner clearly. The thing with Neptune, though, is it really is trying to help us dissolve the things in our lives that aren’t working for us anymore in order to create something better. But until we let go of the old things we aren’t going to have a clear idea what we are working toward. If you have doubts about your personal direction in life the best thing I can tell you is to work with god and the angels to trust that the universe is taking you in the right direction. Questions to ask yourself: What in my life is dissolving? How I can move toward the ideal version of myself? How can I use faith to make life easier right now? Even if I don’t understand what is going on how can I trust that it will all work out? Tuesday June 19th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Virgo Mercury trine Jupiter What it means: Over the course of today and tomorrow we have a Grand Water Trine forming as Mercury translates the light between Jupiter and Neptune. This is am amazing aspect to connect with your intuition and truly get in touch with what is below the surface. Our natural intuitive abilities are stronger than normal and it is much easier to connect with spirit. We can also use this aspects for “big thinking”. If you have been limiting yourself think about how you can expand beyond those self-imposed limitations today. Questions to ask yourself: What is your intuition saying today? How can you think bigger and more positively about your life situation? Wednesday June 20th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Virgo void-of-course at 4:51 AM MDT Moon enters Libra at 6:29 AM MDT Mercury trine Neptune What it means: Mercury rules our thoughts and our words so it is a great planets to work with as we develop healthier self-talk. Neptune is an idealist who dreams of how beautiful life could truly be. With these two energies together we have the ability to combine our thoughts and words with our ideals to create a beautiful inner world that will then be reflected into our outer world. It’s like what life would be like if your life was an impressionist painting. Questions to ask yourself: Are your thoughts engaging your dreams? Do the thoughts you think and the words you say bring you more into alignment with your ideas? Thursday June 21th ~ Summer Solstice What’s going on today: Moon in Libra void-of-course at 7:34 PM MDT Sun enters Cancer ~ Summer Solstice Venus opposite Mars What it means: The sun moves into the sign of Cancer today which is also known as the summer solstice. It is the day of longest light in the northern hemisphere. After today days start getting shorter for the next six months until we reach the winter solstice and the cycle starts again. Sometimes the sign of Cancer gets a bad reputation for being too emotional but what this sign really teaches is the value of truly caring about those closest to us. What does love and family mean to you? Is “feelings” a bad word? If you are uncomfortable with emotion or have issues with your family connections? If so you can use this month when the sun is in Cancer to shine the light on that area of your life. The truth is that human interaction and nurturing bonds are something we absolutely need in our lives. Venus Mars aspects are usually great for relationships but this one has an unusually powerful Mars so we need to be pretty careful. Mars stationing in Aquarius is like someone who wants to get their own way and aren’t afraid of hurting some feelings in order to get what they want. Venus is Leo just wants love and affection and is really sensitive if someone is aggressive or pushy. You might play the role of Venus or Mars in this scenario or even both roles in different contexts. Be aware that we might be a little too hurtful or a little too sensitive right now, or both. If you work on being considerate and kind toward ourselves and others we will all be okay. Questions to ask yourself: How was the bond with your mother? How do you nurture yourself and your relationships? What can you do over the next month to create a sense of peace with your own feelings? How can I go after what I want while also being considerate of the feelings of the people around me? How can I express my feelings with love instead of anger or hostility? Friday June 22nd ~ What’s going on today: Moon enters Scorpio at 1:11 PM Sun sextile Uranus What it means: Whenever we have aspects between the sun and Uranus the real question is how do I live in the present moment. Words like spontaneity or individuality are important but also think about the power of the present moment. Louise Hay has a wonderful affirmation that I love: “The point of power is always in the present moment.” Think about that today. Better yet, act on it! Questions to ask yourself: How can I be more in the present moment? How can I let go of thoughts about the past or the future so that I can completely live in the now? Saturday June 23rd ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Scorpio Mercury opposite Pluto What it means: With the Venus-Mars opposition just a few days ago we might still be feeling a little argumentative with our partners now that we have Mercury opposing Pluto. If you feel like there are things you have been hiding from your partner or keping inside … go ahead and address the issues but be aware that the energy can be confrontational. Think about what you want: a confrontation or authentic communication? Both are possible under an aspect like this but to reach a place of authentic communication we must do so deliberately and conscientiously. Questions to ask yourself: What are you keeping inside that wants to come out? Are you thinking of your partner (or friend/coworker/other person) as your enemy? If so how can you approach the situation so that you can both end up on the same side instead of opposed to each other? Sunday June 24th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Scorpio void-of-course at 8:00 AM MDT Moon enters Sagittarius at 10:29 PM MDT We have an all day long void-of-course moon which means we are probably feeling somewhat unmotivated. Enjoy the time with friends and family. Take care of routine tasks. Don’t push yourself too hard … it’s the weekend after all! The Neptune station this week and the Mars station next week and really dominating our energy right now. They are saying “What the hell do I want?” and “Get out of my way so I can get it!” (even if you don’t really know what IT is. Be aware, conscientious, and kind. That always goes a long way, no matter what energy we are dealing with. Photo by Sonja Guina on Unsplash  Photo by Aziz Acharki on Unsplash Daily Empowerment Horoscopes by Nikki Rich copyright 2018 Horoscope for Saturday, June 16, 2018 Read for your sun sign. If you know your rising sign and moon sign you can read for those signs, too. Aries If you have been wanting to meet someone new, Aries, you have some nice “falling in love” transits today. If you are single go right ahead and put yourself on the market! If you are involved with someone think about how to spice things up in a creative manner today. Taurus You are being pulled in too many directions lately, Taurus, and you aren’t a fan of trying to do too many things at the same time. You can use today though as a “getaway” whether that means going out for a hike on your favorite trail or working in your backyard garden. Taking care of your connection to nature will help to ground you and protect you from that frenetic energy you have been feeling. Gemini It’s a good day for you to get out and explore the neighborhood, Gemini. If you go window shopping you might even find something so great you just cannot pass it by. It’s okay to splurge a little when it means that much to you. Cancer You are gaining confidence right now, Cancer, as long as you are able to trust your intuition. It’s really the most important thing. Others might not always welcome your insight but I am telling you that you really do have that connection to your gut that allows you to read between the lines. Today it’s on point so pay attention. Leo You are looking great today, Leo! With Venus in your sign you are feeling more attractive than usual and it’s fun to feel good looking. If you have a notion toward more self-development today Leo listen to that message. It’s important. Virgo If you want to stay home and recharge today, Virgo, I understand. You have been pushed out into the public eye lately and today you may just want to spend some time recuperating at home and getting organized. It’s okay, you deserve it. Libra If there is a party today to go to, Libra, don’t miss it! You have great energy for socializing. It helps even more if there is a deeper purpose behind the party but that’s not completely necessary. You can still promote your cause, and enjoy the company. Have fun today! Scorpio I know you aren’t always straight-laced and vanilla, Scorpio, and this weekend shows some tension for you between wanting things to be kinky versus wanting them to be stable. See if you can’t find the path that incorporates the best of both worlds. Sagittarius Keeping things real is your challenge lately, Sagittarius. I know that a little exaggeration goes a long way in tale telling but if you are talking to loved ones be careful you aren’t making promises that you can’t keep. People count on you and you don’t need to over-promise. Just be your awesome self. Capricorn Awww, Capricorn, you thrive under pressure and thank god because you are seeing a lot of pressure lately! But the planets are blessing you with enhanced intuition lately so be sure to listen to that little voice inside. Today’s message will help you. Aquarius You are undergoing a big transformation right now, Aquarius, and being asked to give up something (many things even) that you really care about. But thankfully you don’t have to give up on love and today has some lovely energy to give a boost to your romantic aspirations. Pisces It’s a great day to focus on your health routine, Pisces. This is about nourishing yourself in a way that a mother would nourish her child. You are the only one who can truly take care of your body temple, Pisces, and today has some great support for you in this area.  Photo by Guzmán Barquín on Unsplash Daily Empowerment Horoscopes by Nikki Rich copyright 2018
Horoscope for Friday, June 15, 2018 Read for your sun sign. If you know your rising sign and moon sign you can read for those signs, too. Aries Aries, you are normal vibrant and full of energy but the health crisis you have been dealing with is coming to a head. Your “no pain, no gain” attitude is being tested and you are being asked if there might be a way to work smarter, instead of harder, in regards to your health. Taurus It’s a great day for you to invest in your living space, Taurus. Your home environment is very important to you and gives you the sense of stability that you rely upon. Today is a great day to put your energy in making that space more peaceful and more beautiful for yourself. The sanctuary is a necessity! Gemini I know sometimes you feel a little insecure, Gemini, but today’s energy gives you the ability to invest in your own self-image. Stand up for yourself against any negative self-talk. You are the only one who can change this about yourself. Cancer The day begins with your feeling like you have run into an enemy, Cancer, but check to make sure that you aren’t looking in a mirror. As the day progresses you will feel more empowered so focus on raising yourself up instead of bringing yourself down. Leo If you are dealing with some hot and cold in your relationship try not to get mad at your partner about it. Instead think of some way to surprise them with a change of pace. Get out of your comfort zone, Leo! Virgo I know you don’t want to be in the spotlight, Virgo, but the energy lately does have you stepping up into a more public role. Is there a way you can support your cause more actively? That is what is being asked of you right now. Libra The tension between work life and home life is at play in your life today, Libra. Don’t forget that your sign is ruled by the balance scales and balance if more important to you than to any other sign. Work it out by staying centered. Scorpio You have been getting some attention lately, Scorpio, and it should be good for you career, even if your partner isn’t always happy about it. Be considerate of them … they just wish they were getting more of your attention right now. And if you are single remember don’t completely ignore your romantic life just to get ahead in your business. Sagittarius There are new horizons to discover today, Sagittarius. This could be meeting someone new or it could be the idea for a new trip. Or a very interesting book could fall into your hands. Whether this new horizon is with a person, a place or an idea the energy is asking you to explore. Capricorn If you are afraid that you are losing money, Capricorn, the energy today asks that you do something practical about it. Worrying isn’t going to make your situation better. Worry is just a form of negative manifestation. Instead of worrying about the finances go ahead and create a plan to reverse the flow. There is no better planner than you, Capricorn. Aquarius It might seem like you don’t even know who you are lately, Aquarius. That’s because there is an eclipse coming in your sign later this summer and you are being asked to change at your very core. As you begin to realize what isn’t working in your life anymore it’s time to be the person you always wanted to be, Aquarius. Pisces You have been more lucky than some lately, Pisces, but it’s up to you to take advantage of it. The energy today is asking you how you can take better care of yourself and how you can nurture yourself more. Use that natural lucky streak to stumble across a new solution to better self care.  Photo by Alan Labisch on Unsplash Daily Empowerment Horoscopes by Nikki Rich copyright 2018
Horoscope for Thursday, June 14, 2018 Read for your sun sign. If you know your rising sign and moon sign you can read for those signs, too. Aries There is a lot of tension at work today and it’s got you feeling uncharacteristically moody, Aries. You really have to decide if your career resonates with your heart. If it does … great, churn on through the frustration. But if not, it’s time to think about a direction that makes you feel like you are truly contributing to the world. Taurus Even if you don’t even know who you are anymore, Taurus, your partner is a great source of strength and comfort right now. Try to see yourself through their eyes. If you are single think about the person you would want your partner to be with. Gemini It’s a great day to take positive steps toward your personal health, Gemini. Yesterday’s new moon in your sign re-ignited the commitment you have toward maintaining a healthy, active body. Take advantage of the energy because your investments will pay off! Cancer The moon is in your sign today, Cancer, where she loves to be. This enhances your already powerful intuition and allows you to tune into your surroundings on an even deeper lever. If others knew how connected you are they would be asking you for insight every day. Leo Venus has entered your sign, Leo, where she will stay for the next couple of weeks, making you even more attractive and loving, if that’s even possible! I know that your love life may not have been as smooth lately as you would like so this is your chance to focus on harmonizing your relationship despite the challenges you are facing right now. Virgo I know you are normally health-conscious, Virgo, but lately you have been on fire trying to get things stabilized with your health. The energy today tells you to do the work and trust that it will help. There is such a thing as too much of a good thing so stay balanced and don’t overdo it. Libra If you have been needing to speak up at work, Libra, you are going to be feeling that even more strongly today. Sometimes we do have to speak truth to power, just try not to let your personal vulnerabilities come into play with that conversation as they might try to sneak in. Be honest and kind, even if it’s hard. Scorpio You are going to have the opportunity for debate today, Scorpio, and it’s up to you to decide how invested you are in the topic. You aren’t going to change any minds but if it’s something you truly care about you won’t be able to stop yourself from speaking your mind. Sagittarius Similar to yesterday, Sagittarius, love is teasing you right now and asking you to come out and play. I know you are afraid of getting hurt but go ahead, it’s as safe as it will ever be. Besides, any good Sagittarius knows that you can’t have any fun in life if you don’t take any risks! Capricorn You have the opportunity to connect today, Capricorn, if you are willing to open up just a bit. I know you are stoic but go ahead and use that stoicism to express your solidarity and steadfastness. Those traits are sexy, too. Aquarius You have been driven to make some changes in your health care lately, Aquarius, and today gives you another boost of energy in that direction. Even if you have resisted a routine I promise you that it will make you feel better in the long run to get one in place that aids in your own self-care. Pisces Others often see you as otherworldly, Pisces, and today is certainly no exception. Have you been working on developing your intuition? If not you should … it’s more powerful now than it ever have been. You just needs some practice so you can trust yourself, too.  Photo by Gabe Pangilinan on Unsplash I am trying something new here and would love some feedback! Let me know what you think!
Daily Empowerment Horoscopes by Nikki Rich copyright 2018 Horoscope for Wednesday, June 13, 2018 ~ New Moon in Gemini Read for your sun sign. If you know your rising sign and moon sign you can read for those signs, too. Aries The health challenges you have been feeling lately, Aries, are completely fixable, if you do the self-work needed. Today is a wonderful opportunity for a big step forward in that self work. I know you just want to go-go-go but sometimes things, including you, need a tune-up. Taurus Your normally steady world has been shaken lately, Taurus, but today’s new moon can help you get your finances back on stable ground if you start planning again. Go right ahead … make that plan! Gemini It’s all about you today, Gemini, with the new moon in your sign. Even though there is plenty going on in your life right now that is outside your control take a moment to figure out what you can do today to make your life better, something that actually is within your own power to do. Cancer I know you have been holding back from saying what’s on your mind lately, Cancer, and today you might finally have the chance to creak that silence. Whatever you have to say try to say it with love, instead of like a crabby crab. Because I know it really does come from that place of love. Leo It might feel like the spotlight has been elsewhere lately, Leo, but I know you are getting ready for your big debut. You have been growing and changing a lot lately, on the inside, where people can’t see, and once you are ready to reveal the new you to the world people are going to be once again enamored with you. Virgo Today’s new moon is activating your career sector, Virgo, and it’s a great time for you to set some new career goals. Think bigger. I mean it, think bigger still. You don’t give yourself enough credit, Virgo, you really should be running the place. Libra The relationship issues you have been experiencing in recent months is making you want to go off on your own adventure, Libra, and I say heck yeah! Go for it. It’s true what they say that you can’t have balance in a relationship when you do not have balance within yourself. So go off and find yourself, Libra, whether that’s for a month in Tibet or for a day at the spa. It’s okay. Scorpio I know you are feeling restless lately, Scorpio, and I can’t blame you. But you of all the signs have the opportunity today to connect with the magical, mystical realm in order to harness a greater power. Trust your intuition, and your spiritual connection. You have the chance to truly take it to the next level. Sagittarius If you are single, Sagittarius, today’s new moon is activating your relationship sector and can be the first signal for new love. If you are already taken then this is the chance to refresh and renew your relationship life. Think about what you really want from your partner and then ask for it. Capricorn I know you aren’t afraid of hard work, Capricorn, and today’s new moon gives you the opportunity to refresh your daily routine for both work and health. Can you make things more efficient and simpler? Try. Aquarius Today’s new moon is in your creative sector, Aquarius, so get out there and just be your normal inventive self. I know you have felt more hot-headed than normal lately so if you are feeling unsettled let yourself go have some fun instead. Pisces The new moon today is activating your home sector, Pisces. What do you truly desire your home life to be like? Set those intentions today and then take the steps needed to get from here to there. You really can have it the way you want, Pisces.  Weekly Forecast ~ Week of June 11th
The big news this week is the new moon in Gemini which happens on Wednesday. We can invoke the eternal child inside and see the world through fresh eyes, if we allow ourselves to do so. Monday June 11th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Taurus void-of-course at 9:29 PM MDT The moon loves to be in Taurus, in fact, for years I secretly wished that my own moon was in the sign of Taurus. Imagine the stability. Imagine the sense of peace. When the moon is Taurus it is a great time to invest in your own stability and your own sense of peace, as well. What can you do today that will make your life more solid and more simple? Tuesday June 12th ~ What’s going on today: Moon enters Gemini at 12:53 AM MDT Mercury enters Cancer What it means: Mercury enters Cancer today which is a big change from his stay in Gemini, his home sign. Mercury rules our thoughts and Cancer is all about our feelings so there is something of a disconnect between the energy of Mercury compared to the energy of Cancer. However, we can utilize this energy to promote loving thoughts within our minds Just beware of “crabby” thoughts! Another way to use this placement is to work on developing your intuitive gifts. Cancer is a natural intuitive and Mercury can help bring our intuition into our conscious awareness. Questions to ask yourself: Are your thoughts loving and nurturing? How can you reframe them to be more supportive? Wednesday June 13th ~ What’s going on today: New Moon in Gemini at 22d44m Moon void-of-course at 1:43 PM MDT Mercury sextile Uranus Venus enters Leo What it means: Gemini is the sign of curiosity and under this new moon we have the opportunity to embrace our own innate curiosity. I like to use new moons to invoke and trigger an area of my life, to activate it, so to speak. With this new moon you can begin a new adventure in an area of life that needs more exploration. The Sabian Symbol for 23 Gemini is “Three Fledglings In A Nest High In A Tree” giving us the sense that we might not yet have learned how to spread our wings and fly. We are not alone since there are other fledglings with us but none of us really knows what to do or how to do it. We are true beginners. Embrace the beginner’s mind for this new moon and look upon your own life with new eyes to see what might be new there for you to learn. With Mercury sextile Uranus we have something of an echo of the new moon in Gemini. Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Uranus is the higher octave of Mercury so we have a resonance created. The big message here is to be in the moment and to embrace your natural spontaneity. In short, have fun! Later today Venus enters the sign of Leo and I can’t help but get a vision of the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland. This is unfair to everyone with Venus in Leo (my husband included) but there is still a little bit of truth there, too. Venus in Leo can be prideful and something of a dictator even, when she is having a bad day. On a good day, however, she is the most loving, generous, warm person you could even meet. She has a warm warm and she wants you to feel loved. She is creative and wants to share that creative spark with you, too. For the next month of so that Venus spends in Leo let’s embrace her qualities on a good day rather than order “off with her head!” Questions to ask yourself: Where in your life can you learn something new? Where is there room for growth and exploration? What can you do to be more in the moment? How can you bring more spontaneity to your life? How can you share your generous heart with the people around you? How can you express your creativity? Can you bring your generosity and creativity to your relationships? Thursday June 14th ~ What’s going on today: Moon enters Cancer at 1:20 PM MDT Venus square Uranus What it means: When Venus squares Uranus there is a sense of hot and cold in relationships. Venus wants to get close but Uranus wants his freedom. How are these two kids going to get along? The answer is by embracing activities that are both artistic and spontaneous. Think about a jam band or a pottery studio open house. Sometimes we just need to do our own thing in and you can bring your partner along for the ride, if you don’t think it cramps your style too much. There is a lesson I had to learn which took me many years: a good relationship can actually enhance your freedom instead of detract from it. Think about that. Questions to ask yourself: How can I infuse my relationships with independence, creativity and spontaneity? Friday June 15th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Cancer void-of-course at 10:18 AM MDT Mercury opposite Saturn What it means: I like to think of Mercury-Saturn aspects as excellent opportunities for critical thinking. If you have problems to solve or questions to answer you can utilize this aspect to find those solutions. The other in which I like using Mercury aspects is in terms of self-talk. Saturn has a tendency to be overly harsh so if you find yourself criticizing yourself then this is a great time to reframe and rephrase those thoughts in order to create a healthier self-image. And since this is an opposition aspect we can also be careful regarding how we talk about other people. As Audrey Hepburn famously said: “You can tell more about a person by what he says about others than you can by what others say about him.” Questions to ask yourself: How can I use my thoughts and words to create a healthier self-image? What things am I thinking about that are a waste of time and that I would be better off without them in my head? Saturday June 16th ~ What’s going on today: Moon enters Leo at 1:21 AM MDT The moon in Leo is playful and loves companionship. See if you can’t get together with some close friends and do something creative together. Sunday June 17th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Leo void-of-course at 9:25 PM MDT Another day to play! Personally I have my own natal moon in Leo and I will say that there is a certain warmth that is a part of this lunar placement. How can you make the world a warmer and more welcoming place? How can you keep your sense of humor in good practice? The Leo moon appreciates all of those things. With the New Moon in Gemini dictating the week we have the opportunity to being some new exploration in our lives. This can be intellectual exploration or it can be traveling or anything in between, as long as we are learning something new. Embrace the “beginner’s mind” and set out on a new adventure. Photo by MI PHAM on Unsplash  This is a great week for re-calibrating your path forward. Maybe it’s just me but things feel frazzled and disorganized and I am grateful for the chance to get my life in order, including my thoughts! We all need to make adjustments sometimes and we have energy that supports this process. The Mercury-Sun conjunction sets the tone of aligning your head (Mercury) with your heart (Sun). Where can you create stronger alignment within yourself?
Monday June 4th ~ What’s going on today: Moon void-of-course in Aquarius all day No exact aspects Today is a great day to get organized and to set yourself up for success for the rest of the week. It’s not great for jumping into a new project but it is good for clearing up old messes and planning the way forward for tomorrow. Tuesday June 5th ~ What’s going on today: Moon enters Pisces at 4:53 AM MDT Sun conjunct Mercury Venus opposite Pluto What it means: When the sun and Mercury conjoin with Mercury in direct motion it’s called the “superior conjunction”. The sun rules our sense of self, our true essence. Mercury rules how we think and communicate. Now imagine that our authentic self is merged with our thoughts and our communication patterns. What a beautiful thing! I like to use this energy to promote mindfulness and positive self-talk that reflects who you truly desire to be. Think of affirmations like: I am aware and connected to spirit. Or perhaps I am consciously evolving. Or even I shine the light of my true self onto the world. Venus and Pluto is an interesting energy. It can be that relationship that nobody understands. Perhaps others say things like “I don’t know what she sees in him”. It can also be an obsession with something or someone you cannot have. Have you ever had the experience of being attracted to something that is dark and otherwise unpleasant? That too can be Venus-Pluto. When we have oppositions we often face “the other”. I like to use this type of energy to look within at my own darkness, at me own secrets, in order to resolve any issues that might be floating around. “The other” is a form of projection and while we may have a hard time looking away from “the other” the best place to clear things up is inside ourselves. Questions to ask yourself: How can you unify your thoughts and words with your higher self? How can you merge your head and your heart? What are you obsessing about? What is the thing that is bothering you the most about your relationships right now and can you open your mind enough to see that same issue within yourself? Wednesday June 6th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Pisces Mercury square Neptune Sun square Neptune What it means: The Sun and Mercury and still moving together hand in hand and today they come up against Neptune. Running into Neptune is like getting lost in the fog or floating in the ocean with no land in sight. We have no idea what is going on! And Neptune can also cause doubt, especially toward the affirmations you set just yesterday. Do not let Neptune’s confusion deter you. Instead allow Neptune’s idealism to help you connect with those affirmations on a more esoteric level. Merge (Neptune) your words (Mercury) with your actions (Sun) and you will be okay, even if you might not realize it at first. Questions to ask yourself: What are your core beliefs? Do those core beliefs match the person you see yourself becoming? Thursday June 7th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Pisces void-of-course at 12:35 AM MDT Moon enters Aries at 3:36 PM The moon is void-of-course until mid-afternoon and so it’s another day when we want to focus our energy on routine tasks and on finishing up old projects. Once the moon enters Aries later in the day we might feel a little more energetic and are free to change gears and work on something new at that time. Friday June 8th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Aries Jump on in! Moon in Aries might not be the best planner but they are happy to go for it the moment an idea strikes. This is some wonderful energy especially if you are wanting to do something active, exploratory or original. Just do it! Saturday June 9th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Aries void-of-course at 1:37 PM MDT Moon enters Taurus at 8:04 PM MDT If you want to get something done today do it early before the moon goes void-of-course. The afternoon and evening have great energy for relaxing. Sunday June 10th ~ What’s going on today: Moon in Taurus Taurus loves to garden. They love meditative activities that connect them with nature. They love good food, especially food that is close to the earth. Use today’s lunar energy to connect with earth energy in the way you most enjoy. This is a great week for re-calibrating your path forward. We all need to make adjustments sometimes and we have energy that supports this process. The Mercury-Sun conjunction sets the tone of aligning your head (Mercury) with your heart (Sun). To be in alignment in such a blessing. Let’s embrace it! Photo by Jeff Nissen on Unsplash |
Nikki RichAstrologer, Reiki Master, tarot reader, and so much more! 
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