“This-Place-My-Son” painting by Todd Kosharek
Overview
In this somewhat stabilizing New SolLunar Cycle, the Sun and Moon align in mid-sidereal Taurus, an earth sign that rules the throat chakra and aspects of our physical realms like our bodies, resources, finances, Earth itself. Strong focuses for this New Moon include your health, the lands you caretake be they tame or wild, finances and physical resources, and importantly, speaking up if you have been silent.
In addition, this New Moon is conjunct the star of Aldebaran, a star of visionary possibilities brought down to Earth through our collective endeavors. Aldebaran is associated with political courage and actions and is specifically linked to the House of Representatives, the political body where states’ rights are most expressed. Because this New Moon is square to Juno—partnerships—in Aquarius—futuristic trends, caring for all community members—perhaps there will be some micro-shifts coming from the bowels of a stagnating Congress. We need not wait for them or rely on them as this cosmic activation is about motivating individuals to step forward in their fields of leadership and influence. Everyone has a way to serve the higher good. There are so many, many issues we need to heal and resolve as a humanity and so I will continue to intend and pray for more cooperation and engage with less division. Seek and find common ground in all your relations. During this Cycle, align with others and launch new projects or initiatives based on your core values and desires.
During the first week of this Cycle, Mercury turns direct on June 3 and Saturn turns retrograde on June 4. The Mars/Chiron conjunction on June 15 is key to pay attention to and sacred Summer Solstice occurs on June 21 at 3:31 am MT. Lastly, as both Jupiter and Neptune are transiting through watery, compassionate Pisces, you may find yourself much more emotional than usual, unable to hold back your tears. Let them flow and allow your own vulnerable caring heart to feel and find expression. It is also good advice is listen more, talk less, quell frenetic doing and simply be more.
Thank you, Todd Kosharek, for the use of your paintings of spring the Tetons of Wyoming, arriving later than usual this year. Please view more of Todd’s diverse and inspiring creativity HERE.
Sidereal Astrology Mentoring and Readings
My posts are based on the true astronomical alignments of the planets with the constellations, also referred to as the sidereal zodiac. I use the phases of the Moon as the scaffold for my posts because the Moon functions like an energetic portal mediating between the heavens and our wondrous Earth. My entries are based on the aspects occurring each week as they crescendo, crest and dissipate over the course of their influence. As you work with and within the natural flow of time and the supportive cosmic energies that each unique SolLunar Cycle brings, life can flow with more ease, grace and understanding.
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New SolLunar Cycle in sidereal Taurus
At the New Moon, you are sprouting like a seed with new creative inspiration. Receive your unique insights by sitting in mediation or just be open to new possibilities arising within you from the sea of infinite creation.
New SolLunar Cycle in sidereal Taurus: Sun/Moon in Taurus: Mon May 30 5:30 AM MT
In this somewhat stabilizing New SolLunar Cycle, the Sun and Moon align in mid-sidereal Taurus, an earth sign that rules the throat chakra and aspects of our physical realms like our bodies, resources, finances, Earth itself. Strong focuses for this New Moon include your health, the lands you caretake be they tame or wild, finances and physical resources, and importantly, speaking up if you have been silent.
In addition, this New Moon is conjunct the star of Aldebaran, a star of visionary possibilities brought down to Earth through our collective endeavors. Aldebaran is specifically associated with political courage and actions and as this New Moon is square to Juno—partnerships—in Aquarius—futuristic trends, caring for all community members—perhaps there will be some micro-shifts coming from the bowels of a stagnating Congress. We need not wait for them or rely on them as this cosmic activation is about motivating individuals to step forward in their field of leadership and influence. Everyone has a way to serve the higher good. There are so many, many issues we need to heal and resolve as a humanity and so I will continue to pray for more cooperation and engage with less division. Seek and find common ground in all your relations. During this Cycle, align with others and launch new projects or initiatives based on your core values and desires.
Mercury in Taurus turns direct: Fri June 3
During this Mercury retrograde, the collective mind—Mercury—is aligned with the star of Algol, whose mythology carries a heavy karmic energy surrounding fear and how much of humanity has created life and society based in fear. The potential clearing of this unique Mercury retrograde is offering us an opportunity to personally and collectively choose differently and make our lives and our world grounded in the field of LOVE instead of fear. This field exists as a way of being and we can call it forth by our daily choices and habits toward ourselves and others. This has been the higher mission of this transit at a key time in our evolution. Perhaps you were forced or asked to do some of that challenging release in your life in the past weeks? Perhaps you have been wondering how to speak your truth to someone and now feel ready to use your words. The integration period of lessons learned continues through Sat June 18 with the completion of the shadow period, but today can bring a sense of forward momentum and clarity.
This crescendos Wed June 1, crests Fri June 3, shadow period completing Sat June 18.
Saturn in Aquarius turns retrograde: Sat June 4 – Sat Oct 22
Saturn with its serious, heavyweight energy rules giving birth to new conditions in our lives that require effort or making choices or hard decisions that mirror how you seek to grow next, like leaving someone you still love but acknowledging it is time to go. During this period of retrogradation, life can feel like you are taking a step back to eventually move forward, and that can feel very frustrating. Use the time to research, entertain or envision new options and lay the preparatory groundwork to make your move, perhaps after Saturn turns direct on October 22. Or make a big move soon as Saturn turns retrograde and use the upcoming months to integrate your changes.
In the bigger picture, Saturn takes two and a half years to transit through each astrological sign. It is a big deal that Saturn temporarily entered futuristic Aquarius where it brought a hint of what’s to come but returns to Capricorn on June 20 2022 – mid-January 2023. Capricorn requires we reform things at the institutional level. With this brief whiff of Aquarius, the sign progressive values but also rebellion and anti-social behavior, things can become more agitated and volatile regarding some people taking sides. Hopefully more and more love-based humans will do their inner work and choose to to dialogue through differences and seek the common values we find we universally share.
This builds Wed June 1, crests Sat June 4, dissipates Thu June 9.
Note: Saturn will remain in sidereal Capricorn through mid-January 2023 then re-enters Aquarius until April 2025.
Sun in Taurus sextile Chiron in Pisces: Mon June 6
Helping hands arrive if need or this makes it easier to ask for help recognizing vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness. It’s a good day for body work or immersion in healing hot springs.
This begins Sun June 5, crest Mon June 6, dissipates Wed June 8.
Mars in Pisces square Ceres in Gemini: Mon June 6
Honest and caring discussions—Mars—might occur between siblings—Gemini. Make time to actually practice the more contemplative things you have been studying and reading about. Embody the teachings. Planetary squares help us get rid of things like books, mail, miscellaneous drawers and kitsch.
This builds Thu June 2, crests Mon June 6, dissipates Fri June 10.
Uranus/Pallas Athene conjunction in Aries: Mon June 6
This electrical aspect lights a fire in the mind with inspiration and helps you view a situation from a new perspective. Exit your mind prisons and willingly enter a wide open circle of possibility. You might just huck the whole project and start anew. Sudden firings or quitting may occur, all good as it is time to move on.
This crescendos Thu June 2, crests Mon June 6, dissipates Thu June 9.
LUNAR HIGHLIGHTS
Moon/Ceres conjunction in Gemini square Mars/Jupiter in Pisces: Wed June 1
This pressured aspect can bring waves of grief—and literally flooding events—and encourages conversation with others to help you process the world/your world as it is now. Gemini’s energy rules the state of our communications with others, the ridiculous amounts of information bombarding us at all times, so deal with the overfull inbox or piled up mail. You can also get obsessed with catching up on all the inflows of information.
Moon in Cancer opposite Pluto in Capricorn: Fri June 3
With Pluto in play with the Moon, emotions run deep, unexplainable even to yourself at times. This aspect can evoke a sense of impending changes on the horizon.
Moon in Leo opposite Vesta and Neptune in Aquarius: Mon June 6
Be more creative at work today including brightening up your space as Leo loves beauty, bright warm colors, flowers. Take time to banter new approaches with colleagues versus focusing on results. Shop for recreational equipment or clothing.
First Quarter Moon
At the First Quarter Moon, you are called to action. The need to move forward with your recent insights can come via making a conscious choice or by challenging circumstances that require you make a move.
First Quarter Moon: Sun in Taurus square Moon in Leo: Tue June 7
Take creative action—Leo—on what you desire or want to build or manifest—Taurus. Find that sweet spot in your days between play/recreation and work/service.
This builds Mon June 6, crests Tue June 7, dissolves Wed June 8.
Mercury in Taurus trine Pluto in Capricorn: Wed June 8
This aspect feels like taking a long hike where your body feels strong, your energy is steady, the terrain is not so steep that you are out of breathe or struggling, but that you feel the joy of ascending your mountain—Capricorn—as you walk in beauty—Taurus.
This builds on Tue June 7, crests Wed June 8, dissolves Fri June 10.
Venus/Uranus conjunction in Aries: Sat June 11
Here are a few options with this initiation-by-fire aspect: spontaneous meet-ups, sudden heart-based shifts, volatility in love, heart palpitations, creative breakthroughs, experimentation, bolting the scene.
This crescendos Thu June 9, crests Sat June 11, dissipates Mon June 13.
LUNAR HIGHLIGHTS
Moon in Libra opposite Venus/Uranus/Pallas Athene in Aries: Sat June 11
Relational Libra stands across from independent Aries. This can bring a new perspective in key alliances, lead to negotiations. Art-loving Libra is willing to take more creative risks in both design or execution of an idea. Take a beauty-filled picnic to enjoy in a wild place.
Moon in Scorpio opposite Mercury in Taurus aligned with the Lunar Nodes: Sun June 12
As the intimacy-loving, passionate signs of Scorpio and Taurus line up with the Nodes, this feels like a mini-eclipse pressuring you to free yourself from the past, or complete something, as you feel the excitement of future choices coming your way.
Full Moon in sidereal Scorpio/Taurus
The Full Moon is the birth point of the current SolLunar Cycle. This can be a time of celebration or crisis, depending on your life circumstance. Feel the joy and relax into new discoveries and directions.
Full Moon: Moon in Scorpio opposite Sun in Taurus: Tue June 14 5:51 am MT
Last month’s Lunar Eclipse took place at the first degrees of sidereal Scorpio/Taurus and this month’s less intense Full Moon happens at the tail end of these signs. This can evoke further clearing, emotional catharsis and insights triggered by May’s eclipses. One can feel super-attached to the past somehow yet also know it is probably time to let go. Journal about your past experiences, future desires and how they are intermingling in the present moment. How do you go from there to there? What step or steps are next? Or just sit in the empty space of not-knowing and listen. Wise idea. The cosmic energies are there to assist you if you ask for help.
This crescendos Sun June 12, crests Tue June 14 at 5:51 am MT, dissipates Thu June 16.
Venus/Pallas Athene/North Lunar Node conjunction in Aries: Tue June 14 – Thu June 16
This is a period of high creative output and expression. Here comes your future self—North Node—calling you to take a leap of faith or try something new. Meditate and envision, make important calls and connections.
This builds Sun June 12, crests Tue June 14 – Thu June 16, dissolves Sat June 18.
Mars/Chiron conjunction in Pisces: Wed June 15
We now know the devastating news that sacred Yellowstone National Park was hit on June 12-13 with unprecedented deluges and subsequent flooding, closing down the entire Park and surrounding communities, trapping residents, employees and travelers with no time frame for rescue yet possible. This heart-breaking event makes the potency of this transit even more meaningful. This once every-two-year alignment can highlight or exaggerate one’s sense of being a victim, increase a feeling of suffering or vulnerability, activate deep, overwhelming compassion. Mars wants to take action and when aligned with Chiron, Mars will seek justice and care for those who are most vulnerable. The emotional, intuitive energies of Pisces are about listening, feeling, forgiving. Think about what you feel needs healing in yourself or the world around you and make a two-year commitment of working on those projects, if you like to set goals.
This builds Sat June 11, crests Wed June 15, dissipates Sun June 19.
Sun enters Gemini trine Saturn in Aquarius square Neptune in Pisces: Thu June 16
The curious and conversational Sun in Gemini is in a challenging square to Neptune in Pisces—knowing where you stand in terms of your spiritual beliefs and values—and an easy trine to Saturn in Aquarius—sharing via actions with others. Someone might confront you on your beliefs but this helps find common ground beneath diverse beliefs.
This starts Wed June 15, crests Thu June 16, dissipates Fri June 17.
LUNAR HIGHLIGHTS
Moon in Sagittarius square Mars/Chiron in Pisces: Wed June 15
Taking action is today’s lunar theme, specifically regarding situations where beings are suffering in some way or not being heard. If you have grievances about something, clear the air today.
Moon/Saturn conjunction in Aquarius: Sat June 18
For some, Saturn’s sway might make you feel anti-social or reserved in your communications with others. It is also good for doing organizational tasks with others.
Moon/Juno/Neptune conjunction in Aquarius: Sun June 19 – Mon June 20
As the Moon represents what we need on any given day, this pairing seeks to connect with friends, community members, fellow cultural creatives.
Last Quarter Moon
With the Last Quarter Moon, you release what has been and simultaneously prepare for what will be as new desires perpetually arise in the next SolLunar Cycle.
Last Quarter Moon: Moon in Pisces square Sun in Gemini: Mon June 20
This aspect can help you better communicate or analyze your feelings. Someone might try to talk you out of something with a convincing argument—Gemini— but trust your intuition—Pisces—about what is right for you. As the turning point of Summer Solstice is tomorrow, this, too, mirrors rounding a bend as we complete part of our journey and prepare for what is next.
This builds Sun June 19, crests Mon June 20, dissipates Tue June 21.
Venus in Taurus trine Pluto in Capricorn: Mon June 20
Use this nurturing, deep dynamic to receive relaxing or healing bodywork. And with the maximum sunlight today, enjoy long sensual hours in the garden or with a beloved, or take a hike in a beauty-filled zone.
This builds Sat June 18, crests Mon June 20, dissipates Wed June 22.
SUMMER SOLSTICE: Tue June 21 3:31 am MDT
I admit, I am feeling a bit of “darn, so soon?” on this day each year as the sun travels as far north as it will and begins the journey southward again in the Northern Hemisphere. Amidst this poignant time, I remember this is the birthday of my beloved dog, Cola Bear, who I was graced to be with for 15 years—12 years gone, spirit friend by my side. Let us give abundant thanks on this day to our Earthly heaven that feeds us in all ways. Seek out a field of rainbow wildflowers, or create a celebration of beauty.
Ceres in Gemini square Chiron in Pisces: Wed June 22
This longer-range aspect can highlight the need to repair or upgrade home or work environments. You might realize it is time to nurture or serve others or yourself in better ways, letting go of how you helped others in the past. Truly nothing is forever and change brings renewal.
This crescendos Fri June 17, crests Wed June 22, dissipates Sun June 26.
Pallas Athene square Saturn in Capricorn: Fri June 24
This aspect is all-business and leads to important decisions or need to take action. This can mark the beginning or the end of a project.
This builds Tue June 21, crests Fri June 24, dissolves Mon June 27.
Mars in Pisces sextile Saturn in Capricorn: Mon June 27
I am grateful when Mars and Saturn have a positive relationship, like this one, as it is easier to get things done without procrastination, feel a sense of confidence and accomplishment. Greater acts of kindness and compassion—Pisces—can manifest in our institutions, businesses, organizations—Capricorn.
This builds Fri June 24, crests Mon June 27, dissipates Thu June 30.
Sun in Gemini trine Vesta in Aquarius: Mon June 27
This brings out cooperation and calls for action in social environments of all kinds. Even solitary introverts might choose to walk with others or one friend with this friendly curious dynamic.
This builds Sat June 25, crests Mon June 27, dissipates Tue June 28.
LUNAR HIGHLIGHTS
Moon/Chiron/Mars conjunction in Pisces: Wed June 22
You might experience the next wave of profound emotion, grief or feeling extremely vulnerable with this monthly pairing, all part of the planetary energies right now and for some time to come as Jupiter and Neptune take their time transiting sidereal Pisces.
Moon/Uranus/North Node conjunction in Aries: Fri June 24
There’s dynamic forward momentum—North Node—with this alignment in fiery, take-the-lead Aries.
Moon/Venus/Mercury in Taurus: Sun June 26 – Mon June 27
This brings a merging of thoughts, feelings, aspirations, longings on the last day of this SolLunar Cycle. Taurus loves sensual touch, nourishing food and and savoring earthly paradises be that a wild place, your homegrown garden, cuddling with a pet or your beloved.
Blessings next for a bold New Moon in Gemini square expansive Jupiter that arrives on Tue June 28 at 8:52 pm MT.
RESOURCES FOR PERSONAL AND PLANETARY WELL-BEING
PLANT BASED DIET
The reality and urgency of our current planetary crises is real, as our youngest citizens know in their bones. Please educate yourself about how plant-based eating is a central component in how you can help personally restore ecological balance as well as create greater health and vitality for you and your beloveds.
The Game Changers: This inspiring movie and storytelling about vegan super-athletes and warriors educates us about the many benefits of a vegan diet and addresses the ‘meat protein myth’.
COWSPIRACY, What the Health and now SEASPIRACY are must-see movies for all humans who care about personal health, animal well-being, social justice, climate change, the health of our Earth. Become educated about the important information shared by these courageous and visionary filmmakers and activists and considering eating mostly plant-based, if not becoming fully vegan in your consumer choices.
30 Day Vegan Challenge by Collen Patrick-Goudreau
JIN SHIN JYUTSU
Health is in your Hands. Here’s a helpful tool to help you maintain health, calm, balance during these stressful but extraordinary times. I am a proponent of Jin Shin Jyutsu and have been a practitioner since 1983. This beautiful, easy-to-use book and card set teaches you the ancient Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu, the Art of Self Healing. JSJ’s premise is that by applying the jumper-cable of your hands to various points on the body, you can clear your own stress on a daily basis, freeing up stuck energy that leads to patterns of dis-ease, while activating the renewed flow of qi and vigor on all levels, physical, mental, emotional, spiritual. Explore JSJ and teach yourself and those you love this simple tool for centering and radiant vitality.
