June 1st – 7th

What do we need to learn? — Forecast for June 1st – 7th

 

This week’s headline items: Mercury enters its pre-Shadow phase in Cancer on Tuesday very early morning; a powerful Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius becomes exact on Friday; and there will be three Moon VoC phases this week: Tuesday morning (for almost 5.5 hours); Thursday morning (for a little over 5.5 hours); and Saturday very early morning (for a little over 15.5 hours).

 

Before we get to this week’s forecast, one quick announcement:

If you missed my latest Forecasting Forum, but want to see how the upcoming three Eclipses (and the major shifts they bring) are impacting you personally, check out  the whole 120 min. webinar here (will be available for purchase by June 1st).

Star Members: check your email for the link to the mp4-video recording and enjoy watching it! I sent it out on May 31st late at night 😉

 

Now, this week’s Forecast…

 

Monday, June 1st:

Monday, the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra all day. It will journey there until Tuesday early afternoon. The energy of the Libra Moon helps us be naturally courteous and diplomatic; we are more polite at this time, as we seek the approval of others.

We very much want to maintain equal, fair relationships at this time, and are therefore open to making compromises and negotiating. These next two days are a great time for mediation — but our need for peace and accompanying aversion to direct conflict could pull us to “yes” more easily than we might like.

We may also be able see both sides of the equation so well that we can’t make decisions. As best as you can, find an inner balance with this and communicate what needs to be said with grace and charm — even if it’s “No” 😉 One last quick note: this is also a great time for anything to do with visual arts.

Monday very early morning, we become more aware that we need to find a balance between two very different energies — on the one hand, taking a compassionate approach towards our personal goals, while being assertive in the world — and on the other hand, our need to connect and collaborate with others. Ask yourself: what if taking a compassionate approach towards myself actually made for more fulfilling connections with others?

Monday morning, we are invited to make some internal adjustments. We may want to connect with others, but may also need to become aware of our intuitive, more creative side. What do you feel/sense when you get really quiet? What actions are calling to you?

Monday late morning, we feel social and seek connection on a mental level. As best as you can, have stimulating conversations — and allow for collaboration.

Monday late evening, we are invited to make some more internal adjustments. We may want to connect with others, but may also need to tune into our intuitive inner voice. As you did earlier in the day, ask yourself: What do I sense when I get really quiet? Could a compassionate heart bring peace to your interactions with others?

Monday night/Tuesday very early morning, Mercury enters its pre-Shadow phase when it reaches 5.5 degrees of Cancer; this is a little over 2 weeks prior to its Retrograde phase (which starts on June 18th).

What is the Shadow phase? The period immediately before and after a planet’s Retrograde phase is referred to as the “Shadow phase”; at these times, the planet travels through the degrees of a sign that it will later pass through again during its Retrograde phase, and then once more after the Retrograde phase (for a total of three passes over the same territory.)

Mercury is usually in its shadow for about two to three weeks both before and after a retrograde.

This gives us a chance to look at our thoughts, communications, or mental exchanges connected to the past, our home, or family issues — so look carefully at whatever shows up in those areas of your life during the first Shadow phase; you will get a chance to readdress, revisit, or reorganize those thoughts and issues during the Mercury Retrograde phase (June 18th – July 12th).

If you love to write things down, I suggest that you record important conversations or thoughts in your calendar during the pre-Shadow phase.

Is your Sun-sign or Ascendant in Gemini or Virgo? Or perhaps you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 3-16 degrees of Cancer, Capricorn, Aries or Libra? If so, you are…

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If so, you are more affected by this Shadow phase and the upcoming Retrograde phase.

 

Tuesday, June 2nd:

Tuesday, the Moon remains in harmony-loving, balance-seeking Libra until 12:06pm EDT (see Monday morning for details).

Tuesday at 6:40am EDT, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that lasts for almost 5.5 hours until 12:06pm EDT. Use this intuitive time to make some adjustments and find creative ways to work with the energies at play: On the one hand, as best as you can, collaborate with others and play nice, on the other hand, explore a new perspective around your long-term goals and accomplishments — expanding cautiously and bringing a heightened sense of commitment to it all.

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Tuesday morning until the early afternoon ahead of time.

Tuesday at 12:06pm EDT, the Moon moves into passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio, where it will journey until Thursday early afternoon. We feel things deeply and have “X-Ray Vision” and “Bullshit-Smelling Abilities” 😉

Emotional authenticity is extremely important to us at this time; anything less than 100% emotional honesty could be perceived as flat-out dishonest. Once we feel safe trusting someone, we want to merge with them, preferably forever… as long as our trust is never betrayed.

The Moon in Scorpio urges us to uncover our own power. This occurs by a process of subtraction — it urges us to let go of whatever disempowers us. This makes it an excellent time to look at “old” fears, limiting habits or emotional attachments, especially those stemming from past traumas.

Moon in Scorpio tends to run right over ambiguity — it’s “in or out”, “with us or against us”, “love me or leave me”. It can thus be stormy — a cold winter storm, or a torrid tropical storm of passion, depending on how we “work” the energies 🙂

Manipulation and paranoia are the lower vibrations of this aspect, so do your best to be straightforward — act in good faith and assume it in others. Best of all, be truly present to the fluctuations of your feelings — no matter if they’re “polite” or “timely”. Feelings aren’t facts, but they are information — and heeding them will help you embrace all of who you are.

Know thyself — and love thyself — you shall be set free. Remember: Love connects us to the Power within; Fear causes “Force” to show up — and that’s ultimately what disempowers us and others.

Tuesday evening, a challenging Venus/Mars aspect becomes exact at 8:41pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Sunday morning (May 31st) on; and it will remain strong until this Friday. This aspect asks that we stretch ourselves with regard to the feminine/masculine dynamic as it manifests both “inside” and “outside”: A shift needs to occur.

This can show up in several ways, either through romantic and sexual tensions that we might experience with others. We may tease each other, flirt with each other and/or play hard to get. Or we may find ourselves arguing in a very passionate way with the opposite sex. Competitiveness, anger, frustration, or angst might be present. Either way, this can be a very passionate time.

Balancing and integrating masculine and feminine energies within ourselves would be very useful at this time.

If we experience these energies internally, there may be a desire to talk about what’s important to us — or just to be still and go within, pursuing projects that connect us to our inner universe, or engaging in creative ways. The challenge might be that we feel pulled in two directions — on the one hand, we want to feel “one” with others and connect to them through love and kindness; on the other hand, we want to understand what’s in alignment with our values and communicate how we can honor ourselves and our talents.

What might it look like, if you made room for both of these energies?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (MC) or personal planets in 11-17 degrees of Gemini, Pisces, Sagittarius, or Virgo? If so, you will feel this aspect quite strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra or Aries (Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra; Mars is the ruler of Aries)

 

Wednesday, June 3rd:

Wednesday, the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio all day (see Tuesday early afternoon for details).

Wednesday very early morning, we are invited to examine our relationship to money, power, and resources (personal and shared). Ask yourself: How can I balance my need for a deeper, more empowered experience with others, against my wish to honor my personal values and desire for freedom?

Also, Wednesday very early morning,  we are invited to make some inner adjustments: we feel uneasy or awkward, and need to make a choice — a choice that demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges: On the one hand, we have the urge to go deeper and connect with others; on the other hand, we are more aware of triggers and limitations connected to old childhood wounds.

As best as you can, be compassionate and understanding with yourself when feelings of anger come up (and even if shame follows expressions of that anger). Ask yourself: How might 5% more compassion support my relationship with myself and others today?

Wednesday late morning, we are in invited to make some inner adjustments. We feel uneasy or awkward and need to make a choice. Making this choice demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges: on the one hand, the desire to be mentally stimulated, and share ourselves with others — and on the other, the need to merge with another and feel deeply and intimately connected to them.

Wednesday afternoon, a Sun/Venus alignment in almost 14 degrees of Gemini becomes exact at 1:44pm EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Monday on; and it will remain strong until Friday. We are motivated to strike a balance in our relationships and our environment. If you have negotiations going on at this time, it’s very likely they will go smoothly.

Graciousness, diplomacy, charm, and a healthy dose of communication: This is a good period for social affairs, pleasure, amusement, and romance, especially if it’s about sharing yourself or something connected to teaching and learning.

Since Venus is currently Retrograde, we are invited to pay attention to our inner processes around this. Ask yourself: If I am completely honest with myself, what do I clearly hear when I actually listen to my inner dialog about relationships? What do I tell myself about my interactions with others? What’s my relationship with my Self and my own resources? What do I need to learn or question to achieve greater alignment with myself and others?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or any personal planets) in 11-17 degrees of Gemini, Sagittarius, Virgo or Pisces? If so, you may be more affected by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Taurus, Libra or Leo (the Sun rules Leo; Venus rules Taurus and Libra)

Wednesday late evening,  we are likely to experience a sense of ease and flow, but may need to slow down and allow our feelings to come through. A gentle approach is best. We feel good when coming from the heart and making deeper connections with others. Being open to receiving, trusting the process and going with the flow are key!

 

Thursday, June 4th:

Thursday, the Moon remains in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio until 1:17pm EDT (see Tuesday early afternoon for details).

Thursday at 7:36am EDT, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that lasts for a little over 5.5 hours until 1:17pm EDT. Use this intuitive time as an opportunity to more deeply trust your inner processes, and explore new perspectives, both professionally and around long-term goals. What might this look like for you?

As always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Thursday morning until the early afternoon ahead of time.

Thursday at 1:17pm EDT, the Moon enters optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius, where it will journey until Saturday afternoon. We’re strongly motivated to explore and learn. We’re not likely to be big fans of routine — diversity and new adventures work best at this time — we’re also physically restless and need to burn that off with activity and physical exercise.

We tend to feel more open, optimistic and inspired — but we also have a high degree of independence — and taking these two influences together, this means we’d rather inspire others to do things our way, as opposed to issuing or obeying orders. Inspiring others could come easier than normal, as we can see the bigger picture, leaving us confident that others will agree with us, once they see what we see.

As best as you can, speak your truth without assuming that everyone is on the same page as you. Improvisation works well for us at this time, as we are spontaneous and love living on the edge — just watch out you aren’t overdoing or overstating things. This Moon placement start the build up towards the Full Moon (exact Friday afternoon).

Thursday afternoon, we have an opportunity to connect and collaborate with like-minded people, focus on the bigger picture, or simply commit to something that gets us excited about the future.

 

Friday, June 5th:

Friday, the Moon remains in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius all day (see Thursday afternoon for details).

Friday morning, an opportune Mercury/Uranus aspect becomes exact at 7:05am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Tuesday night on; and it will remain strong until Sunday evening. This brings an opportunity for insight and novelty. We might experience some really unusual conversations. Remember: an opportunity is not automatically given to us; we have to realize it.

This aspect also brings an opportunity to see things from a different perspective, or to put a new spin on our “old” thinking structure. We like to connect in unusual ways and any group activities or brainstorming with like-minded people could generate amazing insights — this might be a busy day. As best as you can — and as much as you want to — stay open to other dimensions 😉

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 7-11 degrees of Cancer, Taurus, Virgo or Pisces ? If so, you will be more aware of this opportunity. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini, Virgo or Aquarius (Mercury is the ruler of Virgo and Gemini; Uranus is the ruler of Aquarius)

Friday late morning, a challenging Mercury/Chiron aspect  becomes exact at 9:40am EDT. We started to feel this aspect build from Monday night on; and it will remain strong until next week, Tuesday (June 9th). This combination might bring up some insecurities in our verbal, in-person or email interactions.

That said, this could also be an opportunity for healing; we are energized to move past harsh criticism of ourselves or others, towards more loving and compassionate structures for thinking and communicating. As best as you can, stretch yourself — and be open to bringing love and understanding to it all (and that includes you) 🙂

For those of you who want to have a better understanding of your personal healing journey, feel free to get the mp3-recording of my Chiron workshop: “Healing with Astrology” Click here for more info. Please keep in mind that as a Member of this online community you have FREE access to this workshop via your Member’s account (click on the “My Courses”- tab)

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point or any personal planets in 6-12 degree of Cancer, Aries, Capricorn or Libra? If so, you are more affected by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Gemini or Virgo (Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo).

Friday afternoon, at 3:12pm EDT, a powerful Full Moon in 15.5 degrees of Sagittarius becomes exact. We started to feel this from the moment the Moon entered Sagittarius Thursday early afternoon (June 4th); this powerful Full Moon is also a Lunar Eclipse — and as such, its energy is unusually intense.

The last Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius was on May 26th, 2002. Think back to that time: What happened then? What is possible now?

There is a lot to cover today with this Eclipse, as it is also connected to a mutable T-square — and Chiron connects with the Moon! To learn more about this month’s Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse, please click here to watch my video

This is the first Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius since the Moon Nodes have moved into Gemini/Sagittarius on May 5th (2020). And it is also the first of three Eclipses within the next 4 weeks. The Moon Nodes play a crucial role during Eclipses! Feel free to also check out my webinar on those Moon Nodes here (if you haven’t seen it yet).

Let’s take a closer look at this Lunar Eclipse:

The Moon in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius (which is aligned with the South Node) is making an opposition to the Sun in curious, quick-witted, versatile Gemini (which is aligned in turn with the North Node).

Lunar Eclipses direct our attention to whatever needs to be integrated and balanced on a collective and individual level over a longer period of time (usually 6 months). Get ready for some big shifts in your life, especially around your relationship with your belief structures, and your ability to learn, stay adaptable, and use your day-to-day mind intelligently.

Our physical and emotional bodies strongly feel the intensity of it all. Just remember: Eclipses ultimately support a shift in consciousness and thus bring us closer to our Soul’s path.

We talked in more detail about all upcoming three Eclipses on May 31st — and how they impact our own birth charts. Get the mp4-video recording of this webinar here, if you are not already a Star Member.

The Gemini/Sagittarius polarity has to do with our ability to connect thoughts and language with higher meaning or wider perspectives — in other words, logical, curious, and… To read the whole article and get all the Coaching Questions for this month’s Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse, click here.

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 10-21 degrees of Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo, or Pisces? If so, you are more affected by this month’s Full Moon. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).

 

Saturday, June 6th:

Saturday, the Moon remains in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius until 3:44pm EDT (see Thursday afternoon for details).

Saturday very early morning, at 12:10am EDT, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that lasts for a little over 15.5 hours until 3:44pm EDT. Use this intuitive time to make some adjustments. As best you can, honor both your need for adventure and exploration of life and your need to go within. You may feel a pull between introvert and extrovert, or simply fast and slow.

Tune in for a moment and see if you need to take a break or at least slow down a little. As best as you can, be compassionate and kind with yourself. And as always with a Moon VoC, as best as you can, don’t start anything brand-new, stick to routine things, or simply go with the flow. You may also want to plan Friday night/Saturday very early morning until Saturday afternoon ahead of time.

Saturday afternoon, a challenging Sun/Mars aspect  becomes exact at 3:11pm EDT.  We started to feel this aspect build from  Wednesday evening (May 27th) on; and it will remain strong until Sunday night (June 14th). This invites us to stretch ourselves and grow beyond what we know ourselves to be.

We might feel driven by a restless desire to “do something”, but must listen closely to our intuition, or our impulsive actions could involve us in needless arguments, or have us spinning our wheels (it would feel more like they were spinning in mid-air!)

Our reactions might be defensive or competitive. We might not be willing to commit or negotiate. However, energy output can run high if we get plenty of rest. As best as you can, take care of your body — and pay particular attention to its energy levels.

Ask yourself: Am I exhausting myself? What is my mind telling me? If my body had its own voice, what might it say that it needs, right now? Could my actions come 5% more from an intuitive place?

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 13-19 degrees of Gemini, Pisces, Sagittarius, or Virgo? If so, you will be more affected by this aspect. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Aries (the Sun rules Leo; Mars is the ruler of Aries).

Saturday, at 3:44pm EDT, the Moon moves into ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn, where it will journey until Monday evening (June 8th). We tend to be more realistic, serious, cautious; this can support practical endeavors and financial matters.

Our ambition surges and brings with it a need for structure and planning; when you add in the pragmatism this aspect supports, you can see how this could be a very productive time for business and long-term goals. Our reputation becomes very important to us.

As best as you can during this aspect, avoid “should-ing” on yourself. Take the pressure off, perhaps by saying “I am doing the best I can and that’s all I can ever do” 😉

Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn — and it will be transiting through Aquarius until July 1st, making this a great time to take a look at our visions for humanity, and at anything we would like to accomplish long-term within our communities (locally or online).

It’s also a great time to take a more serious look at our various networks and connections to like-minded people; as best as you can, be authentic about your affiliations: Do they truly resonate with your personal vision for the future — as it stands now, rather than what it was 5 or 10 years ago?

Does participation in those groups or networks align with who you are now, and with where you see yourself 5 years from now? What do you truly want to commit yourself to?

 

Sunday, June 7th:

Sunday, the Moon remains in ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn all day (see Saturday afternoon for details).

Sunday morning, we are invited to connect with like-minded people, and learn something new about our unique talents or value to the world. We are better able to connect to anything that involves a long-term commitment. We perhaps might also implement revolutionary business practices or government programs that support our values and make life tangibly more enjoyable.

Also, Sunday morning, we are invited to make adjustments and find creative solutions to seemingly insoluble situations. As best as you can, make space for looking into some alternative exercise programs or holistic approaches to your personal projects and current long-term commitments. Compassion is key 😉

Sunday late morning, we are invited to find balance between connecting and sharing in a loving, nurturing way, versus a need to achieve our long-term goals. As best as you can, honor your own inner compass and bring your authentic self to the world with integrity and responsibility.

Also, Sunday late morning, we are in invited to make some inner adjustments. We feel uneasy or awkward and need to make a choice. Making this choice demands we develop inner awareness around two very different urges: on the one hand, the desire to connect and share ourselves with others — and on the other, the need to accomplish something out there in the real world, and to be responsible and self-reliant.

Sunday late evening, we have an opportunity to soften our need for accomplishment with a gentler, more intuitive approach, to go within, get in touch with our inner divinity, and bring peace and inner knowingness to our long-term commitments. Ask yourself: Where might I be guided, if I trusted my physical and intuitive body to guide me? Could I tune in and listen 5% more to those subtle sensations or messages?

And…

A heads up for next Monday (June 8th): The Moon remains in ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn until 8:54pm EDT (see Saturday afternoon- June 7th for details). At 2:06pm EDT, we enter a Moon Void of Course (VoC), that lasts for almost 7 hours until 8:54pm EDT; at that time, the Moon enters freedom-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius, where it will journey until Thursday early morning (June 11th). More about all the details in next week’s forecast : )

One More Announcement:

Join me live for the next FORECASTING FORUM, on Sunday, July 12th at 11:30am EDT/8:30am PDT/4:30pm BST. Please note that we’ll take a look at the Mercury & Chiron Station phases (July 8th until July 17th & June 29th until July 21st), as well as Chiron’s Retrograde phase in Aries (July 11th – Dec. 15th), and Mercury’s Direct motion, and Post-Shadow phase in Cancer (July 12th – 26th).

How do your limitations around the masculine energies show up in your life? What about the limitations of your ancestors in that regard? What about your “human limitations” in general? How could you gain a greater understanding of your own “inner wounded child”? What have you been itching to move forward with and communicate or share?

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