Weekly Forecast ~ Week of June 11th

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.

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