Horoscope for the week starting June 19, 2009

Tip of the Week:

Happy Summer Solstic! It just about coincides with the New Moon this year. Technically, the Moon will be in the late waning phase when the Sun enters the seasonal sign of Cancer and will be in the sign of Gemini. Interestingly, Venus will finally catch up to Mars after literally months of pursuit. This will prove very satisfying to those people who have been ardently pursuing a love interest coinciding with this transit. So, the Solstice takes place on June 20 at 10:46 pm and the New Moon takes place on June 22 at 12:35 pm. Sandwiched right in between these two dates is June 21 which is Father’s Day this year. This is an interesting irony because The Moon is symbolic of mother in a person’s birth chart. Perhaps it can be interpreted as nature’s way of reminding us of the importance of men learning to tune-in more fully to their feelings. If you are a man and you scoff at this notion, then this message may be especially for you. The sign of Cancer is all about emotions, moods, feelings, sensitivity, security, food, nutrition, families, clans, roots, ancestry, biology and genetics and it is also about empathy. The New Moon is a time of seeding and these can be intentions as well as literal seeds. Set your focus to set intentions within eight hours after the New Moon for best results. Of course, Winter Solstice also marks the longest day of sunlight – rejoice! It also indicates the beginning of the increase of hours of darkness from this day forth until Winter Solstice – accept. By the way, Summer Solstice is also symbolic of the Full Moon, even though this year it is new.

            By the way, we are entering solstice season. The Next Full Moon is a Lunar eclipse and so too is the one after the next New Moon on July 21st, which is itself a Total Solar Eclipse. Yes, that is right. Each Moon the New Moon activates a mini cycle and these can be measured and events can be predicted. When the New Moon is a Solar Eclipse, it can be deemed a super charged New Moon. The same can be said of a Lunar Eclipse which occurs at Full Moon. The Solar Eclipse brings forth, outer events, themes and issues and the impact of Lunar Eclipses is more subjective, emotional and personal.

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)

The New Moon this week will activate changes close to home. The new season will bring an increase in people traffic and excitement. Amidst growing desires for love, money and satisfaction of all your sensual appetites, you may feel mixed about it all. Aim to secure the time and space to enjoy quality moments close to home with your family. With your overall sense of power and authority on the rise, however, you may not be able to be as soft and sympathetic as some might like. Smooth the rough edges.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)

Taking stock of the quality of your communications and exchanges with those you love is now in the spotlight. Are your expressions empathetic and nurturing or are you expectant and pushy? The time is right to review how you communicate. Everyone wants to feel secure and the way we speak to one another is a main starting point. Communicating to be understood and to be understanding, without assumptions, is the ideal. Honouring your individuality and rights and those of others is also a central theme.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)

You will find yourself settling into a more concentrated and smoother rhythm this week. Your focus will be sharp on matters of security. You may be reviewing your finances, seeking new sources of income or even reaching out to borrow. Make efforts to dig beneath the surface as necessary to get the answers you need. Be willing to face any fears as directly as you can one step at a time. Take stock of your assets first then assess your liabilities. Trust in your creative abilities to find solutions.

Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22)

You will feel more inspired to take new initiatives this week. Your energy levels will rise. There may yet be matters to attend to behind the scenes. You may feel clearer and more able to attend to these starting this week. Making key investments of your time and energy are especially important now. Meditate, investigate and contemplate as necessary to get answers from within about where you need to focus your attention for the short and long term.

Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23)

Balancing outer activity with inner retreat will be an important theme over the next several weeks starting now. This is a good time to gather new skills and tools and perhaps to share what you know as well. Networking efforts could pay off measurably and lead to many promising connections now and in the future. Keep an open mind about who is willing to listen and work with you on projects – you may be surprised who steps forward.

Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22)

The time has come to allow new aspects of your individuality to shine forth. This is a fruitful New Moon for you if you work with it and set clear and healthy intentions. You may realize dreams both large and small over the next weeks and months if you clearly ask for what you want. While you still may feel the urge and inspiration to push to achieve your desires, consider pushing with your mind focus as well as with your will.

Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

If you feel the need to get extra attention of any kind, now is the time to go for it. Be careful however, that your desires are not out of proportion with what you are able and likely to receive. Your ambitions may be running high and this is good except if you over do it. While you may have been at peace with thinking about things, you are now ready to act and to take deliberate action. Your career and or public standing could experience a real boost.

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Your overall mood stands to experience a boost of enthusiasm this week. This is probably welcome news after the past month or so. You will still want to engage in some investigative activity to get information and key answers. The heat may also be rising in your love life. Hopefully it is the kind that soothes and stimulates verses the kind that boils over causing a mess. Aim to nurture a higher quality of love exchange!

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

You are ready to take a plunge into the deep end. Be willing to ask for assistance wherever you feel you need it to take some key steps, you will most likely get it. If investments are on your mind, be willing to ask all the important questions. If you don’t know what they are, ask about that. Get ready to take a leap. Feel the fear and do it anyway because it may be now or never.

Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Changes on relationship fronts will take the spotlight this week. These may well prove to be the kind of changes you desire. Making key investments and long-term commitments may be on your mind. You may find yourself thinking a lot about what to do. You may be pushed to focus and to make some clear decisions before too long. Be willing to take new initiatives to protect your interests with the big picture in mind.

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 19)

The time has come to take closer account. Perhaps it is your finances, or it could be about other responsibilities. You are eager to build upon your securities in whatever way seems appropriate. This may well include your health and lifestyle in general. Achieving new levels of confidence in your work and career may be on your mind. Begin by seeing the beauty and value in what you do and in who you are before reactively seeking to add more. Recognize your value, acknowledge your worth.

Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20)

The time has come to play a bit more. Quality time spent with loved ones and family will bring rewards you seek. Perhaps it is time for a family picnic or camping get away or something. Creativity, play, fun and romance are all highlighted. At deeper levels you may be required to listen more closely to others, at least as much as to communicate your own ideas. Keeping it simple, aim to create, recreate and procreate with full feeling and sensitivity.