With the sun lighting a fire under that curious Gemini energy, it’s a month for asking “what if?” and finding out the answer. Astrologer Bess Matassa shares the bold agenda for June.
Happy birthday, Gem! You’re a people person by nature, but sometimes you use your inner circle like a security blanket. The new moon on the 13th marks a good time to assert some independence. Can you spearhead a new project at work...without getting ”permission”? Can you RSVP yes to Mitzi's clambake...without bringing your hubby or BFF as a buffer? Go ahead, steal the show.
Here’s the deal, creature of habit: With Neptune and Mars retro in your zone of resources this month, it’s time to say buh-bye to bad habits. Is your a.m. latte addiction leaving you feeling gross and strung-out? Are your 15 magazine subscriptions cluttering up your home and creating waste? Make a list of all the little money sucks in your life, and purge ‘em without looking back. Bonus points: Pocket change.
You’re used to being lavished and doted upon. But when Venus moves from your zone of surrender and into your sign on the 13th, it’s time to flip that script and give unto others—without asking anything in return. Surprise your husband by taking out the garbage for him. Send your bicoastal pal a thoughtful care package. Read your kid an extra seven bedtime stories. This over-the-top shower of love will not go unnoticed.
Delegating doesn’t come naturally to you, Miss Micromanager. But on the 13th, luxuriant Venus slinks into your subconscious, begging you to offload some tasks. (Ask your husband to help your nine-year-old with his homework; let Suzy plan the next trivia night.) Not to get all Confucius, but sometimes you need to do less to receive more. Meanwhile, all this letting go will open a door for an exciting creative endeavor come July.
Balance, baby: You’re the zodiac’s master of it. Trouble is, sometimes this keeps you from taking any risks. Your mission? Pick one thing you’ve told yourself you “can’t do” (Like: “I can’t fit yoga into my evening schedule!”), outline the steps you’d need to make it happen...and then get to work implementing. When Neptune stations retrograde in your zone of contribution on the 18th, that’s your cosmic cue to hop to it.
Plans for the future have you feeling stressed. But with Mars retrograding through your zone of roots this month, it’s time to take control instead of ignoring what lies ahead. Step one: Money management. (Budget time!) Step 2: Get on the same page as your partner about something big on the horizon. When the full moon hits on the 28th, it’s time to have a chat.
You’re a ricocheting tennis ball of emotion, which means you sometimes live in la-la-land. But when Neptune retrogrades across the top of your chart on the 18th, the time is nigh to plant your feet, put your head down and work on being present in your daily endeavors. Psst: Someone close to you (maybe your spouse? maybe your boss?) needs to see that you’re up for this mind-set shift.
You strive to look as cool as a cucumber. But with Venus traveling through your zone of relating until the 13th, it’s time to crack open that steely facade and let your true colors show. Why? There’s an exciting development (think: a new lifelong friendship or professional opportunity) in the cards when the full moon slides into your sign on the 28th. But it’ll be a swing and a miss if you’re anything less than authentic.
You’re not exactly known for being emotionally vulnerable. But when Venus enters your zone on the 13th, it’s time to get radically honest about a relationship that’s gone off-course. Maybe an old friend you’ve got nothing in common with any more? Or a mysterious distancing from your spouse? There’s no gain in dancing around the issue, lady. Instead, buck up and hash it out…so you can move along without the burden.
You’re the biggest dreamer in the zodiac, and you’ve always had a mental mood board for what your life should look like. But is that vision truly up-to-date? When Neptune stations retro in your sign on the 18th, identify any “dreams” that have run their course. Do you really still want three kids? Do you really still want to be a writer? Revisit your wish list with the person you’re closest to, and trust that it will re-energize your outlook.
Vulnerability? Not your thing. But with Venus shifting between your zones of emotional security and pleasure play, this is a month to lay your insecurities bare. Single? Stop playing games with new suitors and explain what you’re looking for, off the bat. Coupled up? Lay out whatever you’ve been dancing around, even if it’s uncomfortable. Strength can be soft sometimes, warrior woman.
Your earth sign energy demands some down time. But recently, you haven’t had nearly enough time on the sofa with your hubby/cat, and this has got you feeling wonky. Consider this: What have you been saying “yes” to that’s actually a hard “no”? Driving across state lines for a birthday party? Covering for your coworker’s three-week vacation? The 13th is a big day for switching up your guilty conscience instincts. Take it as an opportunity to say no graciously and let your limits provide liberation.
