Your June Forecast

Hold on to your hats — Jupiter transits into fiery Aries on June 5 (through September 7), which will certainly blaze a trail of new ideas and innovations. It’s time to pursue your passion and express your true self. What’s more, the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Aries from the 8th through about the 21st intensifies this innovative energy. Those of you with an emphasis of Fire placements in your chart will feel an increase of optimism, daring, and the need to express your individuality.

On the downside, this transit can also intensify extremism, so strive for objectivity and try not to get pulled into conflicts. This goes for people and countries alike. Jupiter reenters Aries on January 22, 2011, where it will reside through early June.

Transit tales
In the romance arena, Mars finally exits Leo and enters Virgo on the 6th (through July 28), which helps you analyze the details of your relationships, goals and projects. Venus in Cancer through the 13th favors family-related activities and cozy romantic trysts. When the planet of love transits into Leo on the 14th (through July 9), passion, drama and courage will energize relationships. Dare to express what’s in your heart.

Planets in motion
Both Neptune and Pluto continue their retrograde travels. Between now and Nov. 6, retrograde Neptune encourages you to get in touch with your inner life through introspection, meditation and dream analysis. Retrograde Pluto through mid-September also encourages introspection, along with releasing negative emotions that keep you stuck in limiting patterns of behavior.

Lunar magic
The New Moon in Gemini on the 12th brings a fresh start for discussions, learning, expressing ideas and activities involving travel. The Full Moon eclipse in Capricorn on the 26th energizes commitments, goal-setting and career projects, with some unpredictability thrown in because of the eclipse. If you find yourself facing a roadblock in your plans, try to remain flexible so you can redirect your activities without too much stress.

Planetary highlights

June 4: Mars opposing Neptune creates a conflict between taking action and staying put, especially for Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius.

June 5-6: Jupiter entering Aries energizes pioneering ideas and projects.

June 6: Mars entering Virgo energizes activities that involve analysis, health and service.

June 8-21: Jupiter conjunct Uranus in Aries fires up innovation, pioneering projects, patriotism and extremism.

June 8: Mercury trine Saturn favors practical discussions and decisions.

June 9: Mercury square Neptune clouds communications and travel arrangements, especially for Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius.

June 9: Mercury entering Gemini favors logical ideas/discussions, multitasking and travel.

June 11: Mercury square Mars accelerates communications, but not without some conflicts, especially for Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces.

June 12: New Moon in Gemini brings a new cycle of energy for learning, communications and travel.

June 14: Venus entering Leo can bring out your dramatic flair in romance, while a trine from Uranus may prompt a spontaneous (reckless?) rendezvous, especially for Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.

June 15: Venus trine Jupiter heightens the optimism and goodwill in relationships, especially for Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.

June 19: Sun entering Gemini favors mental pursuits and travel. However, combined square from Saturn (cautious, practical) and trine from Neptune (spiritual, compassionate) is likely to produce some weird mixed messages.

June 21: Sun entering Cancer favors family activities and emotional exchanges, but a square from unpredictable Uranus can suddenly derail your plans, especially for Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.

June 23: Sun square Jupiter takes optimism and expansion over the top, especially for Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.

June 24: Mercury square Saturn and trine Neptune creates a conflict between practical and idealistic thinking, especially for Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces.

June 25-26: Mercury entering Cancer favors a verbal expression of feelings, while a square from Jupiter and Uranus promotes expansive and innovative ideas, especially for Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. Just be sure to check the details/facts.

June 25: Sun opposing Pluto creates a conflict between self-expression and secrecy, especially for Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.

June 26: Full Moon eclipse in Capricorn can bring out your inner entrepreneur by energizing your career goals and projects.

June 27-28: Sun conjunct Mercury in Cancer favors family-related discussions, but an opposition from Pluto can cause hidden issues and power struggles to erupt.