At the close of June Jupiter, king of the heavens, arrives in Leo for a twelve-month stay, an event that occurs only once every 12 years – hence 2014 and 2002 are times for comparison, should you have the years on your clock. Jupiter is reckoned a ‘lucky planet’, the ‘greater benefic’ as old-timers put it. It is suggesting you get something for nothing (a big fast life-changing trip for example) – but is perhaps better thought of as a chance to make or weave your fortune. Activity, optimism, a refusal to be downcast are called-for qualities.
Celestial Timetable for June
- June begins with the lunar cycle at its peak with a full Moon in Sagittarius (precise on the 31st May at 8.46 GMT) . It begins again at the new Moon of the 15th June in Gemini at 2.55 GMT and delivers a full Moon in Capricorn the 29th June at 23.58 GMT.
- Mercury spends the entire month going slowly forwards in Cancer before turning retrograde on June 29th, ready to spend most of July in retrograde.
- Venus is in Cancer until the 13th, then in Leo.
- Mars is in Taurus throughout the month, moving into Gemini on the 29th.
- Jupiter completes its twelve months of exaltation in Cancer, moving into Leo on the 30th.
- Saturn is moving steadily forwards in Aries.
- Prometheus is moving slowly forwards in the early degrees of Gemini.
- Neptune is moving slowly forwards in Aries.
- Pluto is retrograde in early Aquarius.
Gemini and Gemini rising
You begin June handling an unusually potent full Moon in your opposite sign of Sagittarius. This is the first month in 84 years with Prometheus in your skies – aside from a couple of months last year – and the full and new Moons are times when its presence is most felt. Profound change, revolution even – is Prometheus’ thing, whether that arrives as a shift in your allegiance to individuals or the embrace of a new professional chapter. The same-old becomes tired and unrewarding, especially if you are a birthday 21-26 June (or have planets in early Gemini). Plunge in and check the water. The incoming tide may include a significant trip/holiday. An element of ‘fate’ or ‘destiny’ may feel in place. The new Moon of the 15th is a chance for all members of the Twins tribe to put new strategies in motion.
Other matters require attention. Your ruling planet – clever, resourceful Mercury- now enters two months of going forwards and backwards in the zone of cash, money and self-worth. The more attuned you are to your finances in June, the easier July becomes. major purchases are best done the sooner the better.
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Cancer and Cancer rising
Go a little slower and admire the scenery of summer. Until 12th Venus is in the Crab’s skies, there to supply sociable company – velvet lawns, well-tended flower beds, languid suppers with elegant repartee, and/or even romance if your luck is in. The encounter between Venus and Saturn at the opening of the month may even bring with it that word ‘commitment’.
Another reason to move in slow-but-sure Crab-fashion in June is Mercury ‘s go-slow in your skies, ready for a retrograde spell next month. Clear your decks assiduously in readiness and keep a plan ‘B’ up your sleeve for July.
A third and considerable reason to max your pleasure input is Jupiter. The giant planet has spent eleven months granting you lucky breaks – see if you can spot -em, they’re often matters one takes for granted – and now enters its last 30 days in the Crab, where the planet’s powers are enhanced. Time, then for a new chapter in your personal story, a determination to live the dream, or at least get in touching distance of it. You don’t have to gamble the farm to put things in motion, but Jupiter can be relied on to give you the rub of the green.
Leo and Leo rising
The full Moon that opens the month could prove a humdinger, being handily placed in the Centaur, a fellow fire sign, and aligned with Prometheus, planet of change; the precursor to a month when people are likely to come and go with surprising speed.
There should be plenty of high-class folk with whom to break bread, at least once Venus reaches the Lion’s skies on the 13th. Seek out kindred spirits, dress in your most regal outfits for any social gathering, play the Queen or King for a few weeks – heaven knows it’s the role you were born to play .
And now, raise trumpets for a fanfare; on June 30 Jupiter arrives in your skies for a twelve-month stay. The giant planet moves to almost the end of your sign before its first stop at Christmas, then retrogrades until Spring, making the remainder of 2026 time for high spirits and big breaks. Be lucky, as they say.
Virgo and Virgo rising
No-one complains more bitterly than Virgoans about a few weeks of Mercury Retrograde – yes, it’s your totem planet but there’s nothing personal about the messenger planet’s periodic flip-flops. So, just to get things upfront during what looks like a busy month, be aware that July is occupied by Mercury going backwards. Leave yourself as little as possible to do, and take extra care when handling friendships, which are in the limelight during June and July.
With Mercury, Venus and Jupiter all occupying the zone of chums and fellow travellers, your friendship group is brimming with goodwill as June opens, Simple strategy; hang with the gang, milk your contacts, be a friend to the great and the good.
All this may not supply the career lift that this month’s stars also have in mind. If you were born in the first few days of your sign or have a planet in early degrees, then openings and offers should be in the mix, indeed it may be all you can do not to get carried off by events The full Moon in operation as June opens encourages approval from the great and good.
Libra and Libra rising
Most stories in your horoscope lead to one place; its peak, the area of public recognition and career success, represented in you case by the sign of Cancer. Here, Jupiter is on its last lap before changing signs, Mercury is digging in for a two-month back-and-forth cycle, and your totem planet, Venus is passing until mid-month.
With Mercury about to turn unhelpful, the importance of having every application form and footnote on your C.V. be up to date. You can definitely display you talents to the world and milk the applause – Jupiter and Venus are a good pair to have onside. You still have to deliver in hard currency (so to speak), Saturn insists, but good impressions abound.
The luna cycle highlights another theme in play; that of Gemini, where Prometheus has taken up residence. Travel and the acquisition of new skills are promised, though not all at once. September birthdays are first in the queue. Relations with significant others may also improve but with Saturn in opposition, there is a streak of seriousness and commitment to accompany playtime.
Scorpio and Scorpio rising
Best be prepared for all astrological weathers. Your horoscope is a maddening mix of stubborn opponents and classy helpmates. The persistent ringing you hear is likely to be Mars in opposition (all month), where your ruling planet (that’s Mars) calls for co-operation rather than adversity. Partnerships and diplomacy should be your watch words – who knows that Mars may be an ardent lover in waiting – not least since elsewhere in your stars are Venus and Jupiter in fellow water sign Cancer.
At the very end of June Jupiter moves on to the peak of your ‘scope (in Leo) for twelve months. an auspicious place for any Scorpio, though you will have to pounce on opportunities when they arise. Venus here in the latter half of June and on into July is prime time for little swagger on your part, just to remind the world you are still in the game.
Sagittarius and Sagittarius rising
You bound into June carried on the back of the annual full Moon in the Centaur. Full Moons are about partnerships (and self-promotion) but this one is a little different, being opposite disruptive Prometheus. Over the course of the next couple of months, you may find yourself keeping different (and downright strange) company, especially if you’re a November birthday. The new Moon on the 13th is a handy recharge (and a winner for birthdays then).
The simultaneous shift of Venus into fiery Leo is gung-ho for romantic adventure perhaps something more serious. It precedes the summer solstice, which introduces a murkier aspect in your relationships, either because they are super secretive or because the way money is shared out becomes an issue. Take note for July.
Finally comes the most important event of all, the arrival of the Centaur’s undisputed ruler, Jupiter, into fellow fire sign Leo on June 30. With your ruler so well placed you can anticipate twelve months of adventure; races across the world, treks, long spells of study in the most arcane section of the library…whatever floats your boat. Enjoy.
Capricorn and Capricorn rising
There remains a great deal going on across the relationship axis; one to ones, partnerships, love, marriage, ex’s and enemies. With Jupiter and Venus here, you should ideally be in the arms of someone who cares or at least be batting eyelashes across a crowded room. During June’s final month of Jupiter, you can encounter swell new folks, mend fences with old foes, even acquire a new, jealous enemy. You also have Mars in the fifth house, on your side in matters of friendships and flirtations.
The arrival of the summer solstice on June 21 turns up the volume on all such matters, with the caveat that the Sun in opposition may call for a judicious use of your energy (even Capricorns have their limits). A full Moon in Capricorn on the 29th may prove an earth-shaker. Bear in mind, too, that with Mercury in opposition going retrograde then, arrangements can change.
Aquarius and Aquarius rising
A light heart will help in June. Your horoscope is a somewhat intense mixture of push and shove, temptation and allure. Omens of romance, or something suspiciously like it, are flashing, but intermittently. There’s certainly a frisson in the air as the month arrives on a nicely placed full Moon, which while on its way to becoming a new Moon on the 13th passes by Pluto in your sign on the weekend of the 5th.
Pluto, though barely moving in your skies, is one of two wild cards in play, especially if you were born January 22-24. Pluto is an all or nothing presence; changes tend to be momentous rather than gradual. The same can be said of Prometheus, at times alleged to be the ruler of your noble sign (it’s certainly not a bad fit for the zany space cadets among you). Prometheus is technological in approach but also zealous – and will be featuring strongly in your ‘scope across summer.
The new moon of the 13th is a relaunch in your affairs, and the Sun aligns promisingly with Pluto. By then Venus has moved into is annual opposition in Leo for three weeks, an optimum time for flirtation and mutual declarations of interest. At the very end of the month, mighty Jupiter also moves into opposition for an entire year, promising breakthroughs in all manner of partnerships, practical, financial or romantic.
Pisces and Pisces rising
Your ruling planet – there’s just the one, Jupiter – has been in prime position in your horoscope for the last year, smiling on all matters of the heart, be they romantically inclined or playing out in your personal passions/obsessions. helping you move on from the tough Saturn years 2024-5 while protecting you from incoming storms. In its final month you can legitimately hope for more of the same, not least because Venus is alongside until the 13th. Also in the same prime zone is Mercury and, from the solstice, the mighty Sun, all of which feed sweetly into your enterprises. Think big, and don’t get fenced in.
Another area of your ‘scope calling for attention is your domestic set-up, home, flat mates, family, dynasty. The arrival of Prometheus here (for a mere seven years) may bring a switcheroo here, not least in June, while if you need a builder’s attention (it wanders) then July looks helpful.
Aries and Aries rising
Saturn is about building, often quite literally as in materials and construction, but more widely about realising your personal goals. Persistence of effort is all important – Saturn rules time itself! – so your number one project – and you really must have one – remains your number one priority. Simple but demanding.
June spells a change in your outlook, however, though not until later in the month hen Venus and Jupiter shift into fellow fire sigs Leo to open an important and helpful spell in 2026 and ’27. Until then you are offered a swift course in skills acquisition courtesy Gemini, and a chance to set your seal on domestic arrangements (possibly overdue) and bring peace and love into the family home. Whether than means shuffling who lives where or calls for a more permanent change is less important than ensuring you are content with what you have.
Taurus and Taurus rising
With Mars in your skies throughout the month, the phrase ‘like a red rag to a Bull’ comes to mind. It may well be time for you to knock a few heads together, put a rocket under one or two backsides or generally let your displeasure be known. But be sure you know what you are doing, rather than just flying off the handle. Your horoscope offers you better ways of persuasion, with ruler Venus nicely sited next to Jupiter, the description of diplomacy and winning people over.
You can, of course, harness that Martian energy into physical action and begin the long overhaul of the kitchen – at the end of the month Jupiter moves into your domestic zone – finally subdue your mater canvas into submission. The sleeping giants in your horoscope remain Pluto and Saturn. The former may bring a change of leadership at the peak of your professional operation/corporation. The latter simply requires communion with the inner self – so not so simple!
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