So many people, so little time! As June begins, it's Gemini Season, a time where twinning means winning. Scout out your kindred spirits and find clever ways to partner up between now and June 21. From carpooling to developing co-branded products, the options are limitless. Gemini can be restless and mercurial. A wise move: Do a trial run with any prospective doppelgängers declaring anyone the missing soul twin. Talk, while wittier than usual during this astrological cycle, is ultimately cheap.
The divine feminine is rising strong in June. Courageous warrior planet Mars drops into Cancer, the sign of the Alpha female, from June 4 to July 20. If you weren't already fired up about women's rights being threatened, this Mars cycle will sound an impossible-to-ignore call to action. (Conscious fashionista assignment: What will the summer version of a pussy hat look like? Go!) On June 21, the summer solstice, the sun and messenger Mercury join Mars in Cancer. Then, on the 23rd, the annual new moon in Cancer. All this will further energise the feminist agenda. Look ahead: The 2018 elections will be here before we know it and there are candidates to promote and support.
Summer travels are on everyone's mind and June 9 will be major! Worldly, adventurous Jupiter wakes up from a retrograde slumber that began on February 6. That very same day marks the full moon in Sagittarius, the sign of the sojourning nomad. And if you can't slip off for a trip abroad, make a point of mingling multiculturally close to home.
Gemini
May 21 to June 20
Celebrations are in order, Gemini! You're feting your birthday season until June 21, so why not milk every day until then like it was designed just to please you? Have your champagne and cake — vegan and gluten-free or full-on buttercream, Magnolia Bakery style. But treat yourself in other ways, too. How would you like to grow and stretch as a person in your next spin around the sun? Invest in yourself. Maybe it's a self-development workshop, sessions with a private trainer, or that life-changing trip to Cuba or Kyoto. If you don't have funds (yet), start a special savings account for your expansion.
Those coffers could fill up quicker than you expect, because on June 4, motivator Mars zips into your income zone until July 20. The red planet only visits this region of your chart every other year, so don't miss its gains. That will take some hustle, but it doesn't have to kill your summer vibes. After all, who says meetings have to take place in a stuffy office? You might seal a deal on the tennis court or over drinks on a rooftop deck. Tighten up your crocheted festival belt, though! This Mars cycle can make you prone to retail therapy binges that blow your budget. Fortunately, the opportunity to earn more kicks in when the sun and your ruling planet Mercury join Mars in Cancer for a month on June 21. And the new moon on June 23 could bring a killer job offer. Ca-ching!
Romance goes full speed ahead on June 9 when lucky, adventurous Jupiter wakes up from a retrograde and powers forward through your true love zone until October 10. Sparks could fly with a cutie from a different culture or someone you meet during your travels. Vacationing with bae will bring sexy back in June, too. There's also a full moon in Sagittarius, your relationship sign, on June 9, which could make a dynamic duo "officially official" or help you move on from a toxic ex for good. Amen!
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Cancer
June 21 to July 22
Disco naps are your June essential, Cancer, as this month will make you wired and tired. With the sun slumbering in your 12th house of healing and transition until June 21, you will have many moments where all you want to do is just retreat into your shell. Hey, you're preparing for your next year of life, which begins when the sun zips into Cancer on the summer solstice (June 21). Before then, make a point of tying up loose ends and clearing away emotional (and literal) baggage. Is your mind noisy with obsessive worries or thoughts about an ex? Ramp up a meditation practice or squeeze in a couple extra therapy sessions so you can get it out of your system for good.
But forget about becoming one with your hammock. From June 4 until July 20, high-octane Mars zooms through Cancer and accelerates your personal initiatives into the highest of gears. The red planet only swings by your sign every two years, so don't waste this burst of momentum. If you feel shy about pumping yourself up, you might even hire a publicist or ask friends to start a buzz on your behalf. That said, learning to speak up and share your bragging rights is something to learn in June.
Hosting Mars in your sign can do wonders for your mojo. For a change, you might not be in the mood to settle down. And with romantic Venus flowing into your experimental 11th house, have fun dating around and even enjoying a few flings, if you desire. Fire up the dating apps! The 11th house is the tech sector of the Zodiac wheel and you could hit that lucky swipe. In a relationship? Socialising more as a couple this month will strengthen your bond. Co-host a BBQ or rent a country house with mutual friends. Ready to make a fresh start? The new moon in Cancer on June 23 is like your cosmic New Year. Set some mid-year intentions or make a vision board. Energy goes where your attention flows, so this will help you focus in a proactive direction.
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Leo
July 23 to August 22
Ready, set, connect! People are your passion this June as the Gemini sun swirls through your social networking zone until the 21st. Embrace the group hang. With your popularity skyrocketing like this, you'll never be able to see everyone individually — unless you're a full-time socialite. And if those peeps can help you ascend the ladder of success, all the better! On June 4, go-getter Mars drifts into Cancer and your 12th house of helpful people. A mentor figure could step forward with nonstop advice and a golden introduction to someone you have to know.
Have you hit a wall with progress, Leo? This Mars phase can help you push through a tough transition and get to the other side. Ask friends for recommendations for a great coach, therapist, or a healer like a shaman or acupuncturist. And on June 21, the sun and mindful Mercury join Mars in Cancer, activating a monthlong rejuvenation cycle. After a buzzy few weeks, you need some restorative "me time." Go dark on social media and escape to the beach! It's time for a summer sabbatical, Leo, so you can recharge for next month's birthday season which begins July 22.
Although you may feel married to the job in early June, Cupid will make a cameo on the 9th with the annual full moon in Sagittarius. These moonbeams light up your fifth house of love, revealing a crush or elevating a casual fling to something more serious. Coupled Leos could commit in a more public and ceremonial way — or even talk babies since the fifth house rules fertility. A fantasy-fuelled phase begins with the new moon in Cancer on June 23, and you could be swept away. Just rock those rose-coloured glasses selectively so you don't overlook any red flags.
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Virgo
August 23 to September 22
Success is in the stars for you this June, Virgo — and with the sun blazing in Gemini and your 10th house of career, a leap up the ladder is likely. You may also take on a more prominent position in the public, one that establishes you as a community leader. This could be paid or volunteer — or a mix of both. Either way, your activist spirit will be awakened as go-getter Mars sets off on a seven-week tour through your 11th house of social justice and community on June 4. What can you do to make your corner of the planet a more inclusive and awakened place? That's as much your mission in June as is reaching for a higher rung of the ladder.
Speaking of which, are you properly valuing yourself at work? On June 9, daring Jupiter wakes up from a retrograde and pulses ahead in your money house until October 10. Money should not be a taboo topic, Virgo. If you're feeling undervalued at the job, start circulating your CV. Or, tap into Jupiter's educational value and get certified (or degreed) so you can command a higher wage. With Mars in your tech sector from the 4th, joined by the sun and clever Mercury after June 21, learning new software or digital strategies could be key to making bank. Working collaboratively will also be rewarding, but don't rush to assemble your dream team. You need the right people to pull this one off.
Warning: Love could wind up taking a back burner in June if you don't pay attention. But on the 9th, the full moon in Sagittarius and your emo fourth house could bring a wakeup call — and even some fiery words from bae if you've been slacking. How to make it up to them? With amorous Venus in Taurus and your travel zone starting June 6, it's all about the vacation romance. Plan an international getaway or even a long weekend at a beach cottage. Single? Embrace it. A vacation fling (or two) could satisfy your fantasies in so many ways.
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Libra
September 23 to October 22
Dreaming of Croatian castles, Peruvian jungles, and the crush of swaying fans at a festival main stage? We wouldn't be surprised, Libra. With the Gemini sun activating your wanderlust until June 21, you're ready to turn "vacation" into a verb. And when worldly Jupiter, which is touring Libra from September 9, 2016 to October 10, 2017, snaps out of a four-month retrograde on the 9th, you might have to travel (or relocate) to pursue a personal dream. Enrolling in school is another possibility. Whatever your passion, Jupiter's U-Turn helps you pursue it fearlessly now.
Close to home, you'll be busy diversifying your social portfolio. Your summer BFFs might come from a totally different background than your own — and that's what makes these connections so dynamic! And quite possibly profitable, too. From June 4 to July 20, motivator Mars is storming through Cancer and your 10th house of career. Summer plans may have to double as business opportunities. Scouting out an urban customer base in Austin or Berlin or "dropping by the Paris office" does not sound bad, right? And hey, it's 2017, so you probably won't be the only one working remotely from a pool lounger.
The new moon on the 23rd is like a mid-term reboot for your personal resolutions. Revisit your list from NYE or just recalibrate those goals so they're more in alignment with 2017 developments. Be sure to send up some wishes to Cupid! On the 24th, your ruling planet, romantic Venus, gets an enchanted beam from playing-for-keeps Pluto. Your final rose may soon find a suitable recipient!
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Scorpio
October 23 to November 21
Purr. You're in your seductive element this June, as the sun simmers in Gemini and your erotic, intimate eighth house (the one associated with your sign) until the 21st. Unleash that Scorpio magic! The quietly observant, come-hither stare, the well-timed disappearing acts that leave people wanting more, and, of course, your mind-body-soul-melding approach to sex. An attractive opposite could become the guest star of your boudoir after the 6th, when amorous Venus moves into Taurus. This person may be more predictable and up front than you're used to. Don't dismiss this as boring, Scorpio; you'll likely appreciate the sense of security this type brings. In an LTR? Bring more creativity to your bedroom game and find excuses to dress up and leave the house together.
Creatively, you'll feel the call of the muse, especially after the 9th when enterprising Jupiter snaps out of retrograde and powers forward through your divinely inspired 12th house. Nomadic urges will also strike this month, especially after the 4th, when motivator Mars sets off on a seven-week voyage through Cancer and your globetrotting ninth house. Where on Google's green Earth will you drop your next pin(s)? Poll friends and research off-the-beaten-path locales that sate your Scorpio desire for discovery and beach time. Then, plan to hop on a plane, or at least buy tickets, near the new moon on the 23rd. Close to home, get busy developing any entrepreneurial plans or finding ways to work more independently at your 9-5. You do best without a boss breathing down your neck, Scorpio, and this Mars cycle could launch your career into a more autonomous phase. Sweet freedom!
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Sagittarius
November 22 to December 21
You're not exactly your freewheeling, fly-by-the-seat of-your-pants self this June, Sagittarius. But maybe that's a good thing. Until the 21st, the sun is in Gemini, the sign directly opposite yours. This annual solar cycle is a time for deep reflection and revelation. Gemini is the ruler of your seventh house of partnerships. While you'll feel a stronger urge to merge, you'll also be repelled by the wrong people. In your unflagging optimism, you may have assigned rosier character traits to people than they deserve. So disappointing! But this social housecleaning will free up space for better friends and lovers to emerge. Focus on quality over quantity. From June 4 to July 20, passion planet Mars simmers in Cancer and your intimate, erotic eighth house. You'll value depth of connection over breadth. So what if you only spend time with a few great people? Nurture these bonds and you'll develop the strongest support structure ever.
Circle June 9 as a major day on the calendar. The annual full moon in Sagittarius puts your talents on blast. No hiding what you're capable of! You could be tapped for a leadership position or to spearhead an independent venture. That very same day, your ruling planet, broad-minded Jupiter, snaps out of a four-month retrograde in your 11th house of community. Start casting in earnest for your dream team — or assembling the powerful people you already know for activism and joint professional ventures.
Love will be intense all month thanks to lusty Mars in Cancer and your "all or nothing" eighth house. And you won't suffer a single fool when the sun and flirty Mercury also move into Cancer for a month on the 21st. Better to have no one than the wrong one, Archer! In a relationship? Find savvier ways to share resources. If you're carrying more than you half of the load, ask bae to step it up. Of course, this will also challenge your inner control freak, Archer. Let go to bring back the flow. Your libido will thank you.
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Capricorn
December 22 to January 19
Work…or werk? In June, you'll happily handle both categories as planets light up your industrious sixth house and your partnership-oriented seventh. Until June 21, the Gemini sun helps you organise your life. Stop producing for a sec and get systematised. With some savvy apps and lifehacks, you won't have to keep missing happy hour to toil away at the office until sunset. And on June 9, lucky Jupiter snaps out of retrograde and powers full steam ahead in your career zone until October 10. Stalled projects get some high-octane fuel. Prioritise, Capricorn, and make sure you're putting your energy towards the most profitable and rewarding missions. Gemini Season could also align your fitness goals with your social life. Skip the boozy brunches and meet friends for green juice and bike rides or yoga in the park.
Romantic connections heat up quickly in June and become a serious thing! On the 4th, passionate Mars blasts off on a seven-week tour through Cancer and your partnership house, and will be joined by the bright sun on the 21st. You could meet a keeper — or realise there are sparks with someone you've known as a friend for a long time. On the 6th, Mars' playmate Venus sashays into Taurus and your amorous, glamorous fifth house for the rest of the month. Flatlining connections will get some serious pickup from this. Bring on the dress-up dates, decadent weekend getaways, and even the ring shopping! Are you ready to board the mothership? This Venus cycle could give you baby fever. The new moon on the 23rd could usher in a partnership opportunity for business or pleasure. There's no doubt about it, two is your magic number this month!
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Aquarius
January 20 to February 18
The Aquarius wild child is at the wheel in June — we love it when you cut loose like this! With the sun in Gemini and your festive, flamboyant, and fawning fifth house until the 21st, you don't need entertainment — you are the entertainment! And you have the costumes to prove it. When in doubt, here's your decision-making metric for the month: What will make the most amazing story to retell? And Instagram? If you're going to dress to the nines and live it up, you might as well document the ride!
Romantically, however, you may feel ready to settle down after the 6th, when amorous Venus ends a fickle, flirty phase in Aries and nestles in Taurus and your cozy fourth house. It may be time to start shopping for a love nest or (glug) clearing out some space in your closet for bae's clothes to hang. Someone with a childhood sweetheart vibe could win your affections — provided they can bring a good dose of adventure along with the stability.
Work will be demanding all month, thanks to buzzy Mars cruising through Cancer and your sixth house of daily routines from June 4 to July 20. And after the 21st, the sun will also decamp to Cancer for a month. In June's final quarter, you'll make the switch from hedonist to health nut (or at least "healthy hedonist") status. Even while in party mode, don't slack on your active lifestyle. Burning energy is what will keep stress levels in check as you juggle all the moving parts of your universe. The new moon on the 23rd could bring word of a new job or a special assignment at your 9-5. Consider the impact it will have on your time and energy before making your final decision.
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Pisces
February 19 to March 20
Break out the good dishes, Pisces, and the blow-up mattress, too. With the social Gemini sun beaming into your domestic fourth house until June 21, your apartment may be the hub of entertainment. Host dinner parties and invite out-of-town visitors to crash on your couch. But leave some whitespace on the calendar for "me time," too. You'll have moments where you just need your privacy — especially once your ruling planet, dreamy Neptune, dips into its annual retrograde from June 16 to November 22. (Here are some hacks for creating a sanctuary even in the tiniest space.) The fourth house is the feminine zone of the chart, making June an ideal month for connecting with powerful and inspiring women in your community. Is a leadership position calling your name? The full moon on the 9th could make you very presidential, Pisces. Take a stand for yourself: If you're doing more work, you should get more pay. Period.
Romantically, keep your heart wide open. June could exceed your expectations. On the 4th, white-hot Mars cruises into Cancer and your true love zone until July 20 — and the sun and flirty Mercury also move into Cancer on the 21st. Swept off your platform sandals? It could happen, especially near the new moon on the 23rd. Already attached? You'll have the courage to make your bond even more permanent, once daring Jupiter wakes up from retrograde on the 9th. And yeah, that loving new moon on the 23rd will be a bonus, too, one that might find you trying on consciously sourced diamond rings or comparing prices on fertility thermometers.
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Aries
March 21 to April 19
You're in full-on social butterfly mode this June as the sun sails through Gemini and your curious, communicative third house until the 21st. Let your beating wings will take you on flights of fancy from festival road trips to beach days to visits at your friends' summer cottages. Check the local scene, too! Neighbourhood activities heat up under this solar spell. You might even play entertainment director in your 'hood, organising a weekly meet-up in conjunction with a venue in your area. Circle June 9 as an ideal date for a summer vacation when the full moon in Sagittarius lights up your international ninth house. If you can't hop on a 747, reserve your tickets and book the Airbnb. Just knowing this is in your future will make every day feel more exciting.
And while you'll spend much of June in on-the-go mode, don't forget to touch down at home here and there. From June 4 to July 20, your ruling planet, energiser Mars, is hunkered down in Cancer and your domestic fourth house. This motivating force could spur a redecorating or full-on home renovation spree. Careful not to bite off more than you can chew, though. Or, sate the duelling demands of friends and family by hosting a few gatherings.
Love-wise, you'll sink into a more settled groove starting on June 6, when romantic Venus leaves your sign after an extended stay. Since February 6, she's been weaving in and out of Aries, making you more self-focused than couple-y. Your feelings may have run hot and cold and you needed your "me time!" With Venus now heading into Taurus, your sensual side returns. And on June 9, daring Jupiter ends a sluggish retrograde in Libra and your relationship house. Your soulmate search heats up again; or, an existing partnership could become re-energised. Tip: Give the nice ones a chance to win your heart!
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Taurus
April 20 to May 20
Practical magic has always been your sensual-yet-sensible sign's secret sauce. And in June, you're in your element as the sun beams through Gemini and your second house (the house astrologers associate with your sign). Don't waste a minute wondering if you're being "boring" or "uptight" by trying to push people into a plan. That nudge of discipline is what they need to actually make sure the fun goes from a "great idea" to a real-deal experience. Better still? On June 6, your ruler, romantic Venus, makes her annual visit to Taurus until July 4. Charm and magnetism — you've got both in spades now. Use this power judiciously, because people will have a hard time saying "no" to you now. June 9 is no exception, when a potent full moon lights up your erotic and committed eighth house. A proposal could be offered — for business or pleasure — so strike under those moonbeams while the iron is scorching.
Socially, you'll have a fuller-than-full calendar after June 4 as energiser Mars zooms into Cancer and your third house of amigos. That pace picks up even more on the 21st when the sun and Mercury embark on a monthlong tour of Cancer to boot. Watch out! It would be easy to overbook or even overwhelm yourself hosting one too many cocktail parties and BBQs at Chateau Toro. Dial down the gourmet standards and make it a potluck. Friends can bring vino, PBRs, and goodies to toss on the grill. Chicken and veggie kabobs might be your go-to after the 9th, when vibrant Jupiter ends a sluggish retrograde in your healthy living zone. Getting back in tune with your body will feel great. Incorporate nourishing food and regular movement into your summer days. This is about feeling alive and loving the skin you're in!
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