Astrology by Gwyneth : June 2008

Personally Speaking:

I happen to think this has been an odd spring – I’m referring to weather, not the price of Zucchini or oil. The weather in my opinion has been mercurial to say the least, humid and cold one day, hot the next.

Being an avid gardener, I have sensed the extremes and wonder if I am totally off cue or if this happens to be typical of our spring time climate? My secondary instinct is to point fingers in the direction at the nebulous indices of Neptune as it conjuncts Chiron and opposes Mars, creating in my mind the possibility of erratic, even volatile weather patterns.

Whatever the weather, the early part of this month is perfect for family gatherings, lazy beach days and opportunities for casual, easy luncheons and happy social get togethers. Hopefully you tied up last minute communications and signed important documents around May 20th in anticipation of the Mercury retrograde occurring on May 26th lasting until June 19th.

As I am constantly reminding my clients, Mercury retrogrades have a shadow period roughly one week before the retrograde and one week after they end. The best advice for this month is to forestall any new projects until the 28th. If you had a project begun prior to the retrograde it is fine to continue the momentum in order to complete the task. Try not to sign contracts, buy new furniture or appliances, or start any new type of communication-based project or you will likely experience mishaps and errors that will demand that the piece be restructured or completely redone.

As I mention latter on in this report, Pluto makes its last pass into Sagittarius for the rest of our lifetimes. You may have noticed that new themes had appeared in the spotlight of your personal lives. Don’t be surprised if they temporarily fade into the background this month and are replaced by issues you thought were no longer of importance. This will demand you return once again to old issues in order to completely finish and tidy up any loose ends.
For example, if the 5th house of creativity and kids was the theme for the last 18 years, you will revisit this place in your chart in order to completely wring out any available new insights and find the most ingenious way to manage your artistry, your children and love life.

The fire signs Sagittarius, Leo and Aries will probably feel this blip backwards more than most people as Pluto re-enters Sagittarius and Mars enters Leo to create more heat and heady excitement. Sagittarians will impatiently wonder why the theme is being repeated as they drum their nervous fingers on the nearest desk. Education and travel could be highlighted and the first 15 days of the month could be a jumble of wanted and unwanted activities that are fulsome but at times feel like one more thing to accomplish in a long list of todo’s. Leo natives will feel like they are burning with anticipation and a desire to jump start a new project. On or near the 19th they will have to be careful that they are not looking at a serious condition through rose-colored glasses. Aries folks will enjoy this month more than their fellow fire sign buddies and will not be affected by the highs and lows of various transits as much as most people. A new love opportunity, perfect for a beautiful summer romance, may catch them off guard and act as a catalyst for an overall lifestyle change.

Water sign natives Scorpio, Pisces and Cancers may feel that life, even in our beautiful spring, is all work and no play. Scorpios need to generally lighten up and smell the roses as Jupiter and Capricorn can spur positive results and propel them toward greater prosperity. In general, circumstances are much better than they seem to be and there is ample opportunity to find new ways in which to enjoy the riches of life.

Cancers, influenced by bodacious opposition to Jupiter in Capricorn, are being asked by the universe to learn new skills and stretch outside of their old notions about reality. They are also spurred into a practical vein as Saturn continues to sextile their sign and energize them to work and rock steady. Financial matters take center stage for them this month and they must pay attention to what they actually have in the bank vs. what they think is there on deposit. Pisces people will focus attention on how, when and why they work along with pouring lavish affection on their bodies. During the last few days of this report Neptune moves retrograde and will influence Pisces fish to slow down and enjoy their lives. This would be a great time to call in vacation hours and enjoy farmers’ markets and the sight and scents of spring flowers.

Capricorns, Virgos and Taurus natives may find the first half of this Gemini ruled month a tad bit nerve wracking. The cure is for them to stay focused through practical, sustained exercise such as walking, gardening and yoga. Capricorn people have been blessed this year with Jupiter in their sign. Good luck and bodacious rewards could be the key themes. This month Mars in Leo could bring up deep and intense issues that deal with inheritances, wills, taxes, other people’s money, sexuality and anything taken from your unfathomable psychological depths. Virgo folks are experiencing the waves of practical Saturn as it transits their sign until the end of October 2009. This month deep issues force you to revisit old wounds – not necessarily productive or healthy if continued for any length of time. Try to find light pastimes for the benefit of your mental health. Taurus, a sign known for its longevity and endurance, is positively affected by the transit of Jupiter and Saturn. Growth on many levels is the key theme and financial prosperity could come in the form of a bonus check or earnings from a well planned savings program. Expect lots of activity on the home front and try to keep home improvement and family re-unions to a dull roar.

Aquarians, Librans and Geminis benefit from the Sun, New Moon, Mercury and Venus in Gemini energy during the first 15 days of this month. Gemini natives will positively glow as their Sun gets positive support from planets that highlight beauty, abundance and intellectual receptivity. New ideas and interesting communications with siblings will provide much to ponder when Mars in Leo transits that area of your chart that stimulates invention and intellectual growth. Aquarians are benefited by the Gemini planetary collective and can enjoy the beauty and sociable energy of early June. Late in the month Neptune in retrograde Aquarius may demand that you stop fooling yourself about an important issue and take slow but steady steps to rectify any prior offense. Libras also receive the gracious energies of several planets in Gemini that stimulate pleasurable intellectual pursuits. This is a great time to attend book signings, plays and workshops. A large organization could demand that your focus be upon the needs of many instead of a few. You might be forced to pick sides and defend your position with unusual gusto and enthusiasm.

Globally Minded:

Over the last few weeks, I have been sensing an overly anxious, antagonistic energy in the air as friends and neighbors bitterly complain about soaring gas prices, the stock market and whether house prices will eventually start to rise. People in general feel an ambiguity (this condition created by several planets interacting with nebulous Neptune) regarding their incomes and how far they can be stretched to cover what we consider necessary.

I also feel that the influence of Saturn as it makes its two-and-a-half year pass through practical Virgo is forcing people to consider carefully how to manage material excess and do more with less. Over the next few months, Jupiter will link more solidly with Saturn and many people will feel the positive rewards from reducing waste, enjoying more down-to-earth forms of entertainment and finding creative solutions to overspending.

Another matter of interest is that Mars, the planet of action, has recently moved into the fiery, gregarious sign of Leo. This volatile energy will act toward the end of the month, like a gas-soaked rag thrown into a barn full of hay. Expect to hear more than a few stories about people demanding to know why oil prices are soaring, where their tax dollars are being spent and loud reactions to the indecent treatment of illegal aliens and political detainees.

In addition to all the cacophony, Pluto lends its energy to the fray as it moves mid-month back into Sagittarius. Pluto having recently moved into Capricorn will move temporarily back into Sagittarius on June 15th until November 29th to give everyone one last chance to tie up loose ends that have been major life issues over the last 19 years!

I highly recommend that if you have any issues you thought were laid to rest, give them your utmost focus and take care of business so that you will be able to move on without any regrets.

On a lighter note, early June greets us with a pleasant, talkative and friendly period as Venus conjuncts the Sun. This peaceful transit allows everyone to enjoy themselves after a long cold winter. Unfortunately, the latter part of the month may be punctuated by heated political mishaps, angry reactions to over pricing and complications regarding the Iraq war which indicate some type of military mismanagement.

It is important to consider historically that the last time Pluto made its slow cranky move into Capricorn (1774) we were a couple years shy of the Revolutionary War. Just to refresh your memory, it was during this time that Americans witnessed leaders like Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Benjamin Franklin take up the revolutionary cause in order for us to liberate ourselves from the financial and political constraints of England. I think in light of this information that it is fascinating that Tom Hanks chose to bring the HBO docudrama John Adams to the screen only a few short weeks ago. Therefore, I believe that this very timely period piece performance reminds us that in our universe nothing is ever really new, just a slightly revised script re-written to fit our current times.

Well I must sign off! It time to get busy pulling weeds, fighting woodchucks and planting vegetables for the deer so they will have some juicy tomatoes and peppers to eat come August.

Be Well
Celestial Blessings
Gwyneth

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