Astrology for June
The month starts with windy Gemini, dispersing the blooms of spring as we transition into summer. Gemini is mutable, flexible, adaptable. Ruled by Mercury, the precocious youth, who is full of curiosity, quick moves and sudden twists and turns. The sign of the twins, the sign of the human being, brings out the light and dark of our natures, the unconscious and the conscious, the shadow and the brilliancy. And if you are born a Gemini one of your tasks is to find ways to relate to both sides of your nature. The story of the twins, one mortal and one immortal, speaks to the idea of the relationship of our deep unique Self to our cultivated identity and persona.
In esoteric astrology it is said that Venus rules Gemini. Venus is the planet of relatedness, and in esoteric astrology it represents the higher manifestation of Gemini, weaving together conscious and unconscious, light and dark. Think of these Gemini’s, Anne Frank, Salman Rushdie, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Bob Dylan. There is also the tendency of the less evolved Gemini to project the shadow outward and onto others, instead of working with it for one’s soul growth. A good example of this is Gemini Donald Trump.
Where’s Gemini in your chart? Is it in the 1st house giving you a Gemini rising, or the 5th house, or the 10th? This house is now lit up.
We now begin the Saturn Neptune conjunction in Aries as well as the beginning of the Aries Vortex formation, which continues through Dec 2026.
For more on Saturn Neptune conjunction, Saturn into Aries and the Aries Vortex forming, join Susan for her June 13th talk.
This month Saturn and Neptune conjunct in the 1st degree of Aries. They come closest to exact conjunction on July 12, being a fraction of a degree apart. The exact conjunction is on February 20 2026. The conjunction of Saturn and Neptune marks a new beginning. Not only because the conjunction starts a new 36 year cycle for Saturn and Neptune relationship, but also because the conjunction is in Aries, the sign of new beginnings, fresh starts and the impulse for birth.
We could imagine Saturn as the wise midwife, here to usher in Neptune’s vision, ideal, and dream. Aries possesses nature’s thrust of spring, new growth and life. Saturn will structure and seek to give form to our dreams, our visions. Saturn pressures us to slow, to become mindful, to understand cause and affect. Are we aware of what we are creating? Saturn seeks to focus our attention to the inner layers of psyche. It is here that we really come to know ourselves and the conditioning that unconsciously forms us. Just as Capricorn is the season that brings light to that which has been in darkness, so Saturn, it’s ruling planet, through its downward pressure and focus, seeks to bring light and awareness to how we shape ourselves and our life. This is the hard work that Saturn imposes on us.
Neptune, like the Hindu God, Vishnu, is the dreaming god, without boundaries, and holding all possibilities, the place of imagination. Saturn seeks to give Neptune’s imaginings form. What have you been dreaming? Is it a partial dream, a half hearted dream? Aries brings strong intention to take a risk, start anew.
Neptune also works on Saturn’s structures. It’s transformative energies dissolves the Saturnian form that no longer is useful. What structures need to dissolve in our lives? During the last Saturn Neptune conjunction of 1989, in Capricorn, the Berlin wall came down. The Saturn Neptune conjunction’s skillful manifestation is mindful presence, observing of form and dissolving form, observant of the need to slow and move into a new dimension of being, or the opposite, the need to confront escapism, spin and underlying causes of overwhelm and feeling lost.
Saturn in Aries is a time of testing for more mature leadership, obstructing impulsive actions. asking for accountability.
On a personal level, it disciplines the quick moving Aries energy into deeper understanding. Obstacles become sign posts for realistically assessing and learning how to be in the present and accept what is, while balancing control with boldness. With Saturn in Aries we are called to cultivate patience as Saturn tests, limits, constricts, and discerns, potentially to get to the truth, the essence of things, events, and our true nature. It is like the Zen Master Teacher.
Saturn fact checks Neptune’s illusions and spin. When Saturn meets Neptunes ones hopes and visions for the future meet a reality of what’s really possible. Saturn and Neptune in Aries, can support creative artistic endeavors if one takes time to plan, to work with organization, and to keep at it! Patience and perseverance pays off.
For more on Saturn Neptune conjunction, Saturn into Aries and the Aries Vortex forming, join Susan for her June 13th talk.
You can also sign up for Susan’s Tuesday evening class on the effects of Saturn & Neptune into Aries and your chart, here.
Mars finally leaves Leo (first entered Leo November 3rd), entering Virgo on June 17th. Now we can get to work! Time to purify and clean those closets, prune our gardens.
Jupiter will enter Cancer on June 9th, where astrologers consider it to be exalted. We have the last Jupiter square Saturn on the 15th. This square aspect has been in play since August 2024. Jupiter will also square Neptune.
Celestial Events for June
Jun 1 – Venus conjunct Chiron at 25 Aries – a day where we might feel tuned into the wounded healer within our relationships. A day to be mindful of deeper layers of relatedness, awareness of where others’ suffer.
Jun 4 – Venus at 28 Aries sextiles Jupiter in Gemini – a day for enjoyment of each other and sharing our thoughts, and for movement. Enjoyment of new places and horizons.
Jun 5 – Mercury at 25 Gemini sextiles Mars in Leo – lots to talk about, passion in communication, being direct and getting your ideas across.
Jun 5 – Venus enters Taurus – Venus enters her own sign, bringing more abundance. How might you envision more abundance coming into your life? Enhancement of the creative process, sensual enjoyment.
Jun 8 – Mercury conjuncts Jupiter at 29 Gemini & then enters Cancer – philosophical discussions, making travel plans, taking a road trip
Jun 9 – Mercury at 0 Cancer squares Saturn in Aries, then squares Neptune at 2 Aries – going over our plans, refining what we want to communicate, or our goals, dreaming up what’s possible, confronting procrastination or escapism tendencies.
Jun 9 – Venus at 3 Taurus squares Pluto in Aquarius – deep feelings surfacing, comfort versus intensity.
Jun 9 – Jupiter into Cancer – Once every 12 years Jupiter moves into Cancer, where it is considered to be exalted. Jupiter’s protective powers are said to be enhanced in the sign Cancer. As Cancer rules home, housing, and family, collective attention may grow in these areas. Wherever Cancer is in your chart it will now receive the protective and growth producing energy of Jupiter. You may ask yourself, how would I like to grow or expand? Saturn at the beginning of Aries, squares Jupiter, creating a tension with Jupiter’s optimism, asking us to be thoughtful about how we are wanting to grow. It puts pressure on decision making, so we can be thoughtful and not impulsive or hasty.
Full Moon at 20 Sagittarius, 12:44 am PDT
Jun 11 – Full Moon at 20 Sagittarius, 12:44 am PDT – the full Moon in Sagittarius is upbeat, seeks adventure, is philosophical and wants to explore new horizons. It calls for a positive reset and to speak one’s truth. This full Moon is in a harmonious trine with Mars in Leo supporting taking action, movement, boldness, and getting things going. It is courageous and outgoing, willing to take a stand, especially to right wrongs and address those who are suffering as it also trines Chiron in Aries. We might also observe the wounded masculine react with defensiveness.
This full Moon highlights Donald Trump’s chart, with his Gemini Sun, Sagittarius Moon, and Mars in Leo. It is interesting that he is planning a military (Mars, Chiron in Aries) parade close to this time (June 14th on his birthday). This highlights his need to express his power and strength and to celebrate himself.
Affirmation for full Moon in Sagittarius
“Under the Full Moon in Sagittarius I step into the gratefulness for this Earth, and find ways to build joy in my life. I bring my attention to the broader view of this time in our history. Something new is working to be born.”
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Jun 15 – Mars at 28 Leo squares Uranus in Taurus – sudden changes, tensional actions, unexpected challenges, break throughs.
Jun 15 – Jupiter at 1 Cancer squares Saturn at 1 Aries – This is the last Jupiter Saturn square which started in August 2024. Often the last square of the series can be the most intense. Here we are challenged to shift course, make decisions that create turns in our trajectory into the future. (more on this join Susan’s June 13th talk)
Jun 17 – Mars enters Virgo – Mars finally leaves dramatic showy Leo and enters humble, down to work, Virgo. Actions become more efficient. Purify, clean, prune, and clear.
Jun 18 – Jupiter at 2 Cancer squares Neptune in Aries – Ideals and spin enhanced, Saturn challenges this aspect to get real. Watch taking on too much.
Jun 20 – Summer Solstice, the Sun enters Cancer – as the Sun enters Cancer it joins Jupiter in Cancer and creates hopeful energy. But with the square to Saturn, there are reality checks in place and important decisions to be made. Politically, the summer months will bring important challenges and turning points in how we are shaping our future. The Cancer Sun forms a Yod or ‘Finger of God’ with Mars and Pluto. Pluto, as the apex point, calls for break down, exposing what has been hidden, or corrupt, in order that transformation can take place in our communities and social structure.
Summer Solstice
Jun 22 – Mars at 2 Virgo sextiles Jupiter in Cancer – This is a productive time. Getting things done around the home is highlighted.
Jun 22-23 – The Sun at 1 Cancer squares Saturn and Neptune in Aries – these two days may give us a preview of the issues that the Saturn & Neptune conjunction have for us. We might watch the courts (Saturn) the ideals or spin (Neptune), how people are being held or not held accountable.
Jun 23 – Jupiter at 3 Cancer quincunxes Pluto in Aquarius – Jupiter’s optimism and moral beliefs find tension with issues of power, control, and the need for transformation. We seek adjustment between growth and expansion and the need to see what is destructive.
Jun 24 – The Sun at 3 Cancer conjuncts Jupiter – a day for enjoyment and celebration. We watch for overdoing.
Jun 25 – New Moon at 4 Cancer – This new Moon chart repeats the themes of the Summer Solstice chart. We have arrived at an important turning point for our country. Both Saturn and Pluto are checking the potential and possibilities of the Sun conjunct Jupiter. We are slowed to reevaluate. We might feel it in a choppy up and down of decisions and economy.
June 25 – New Moon, at 4 Cancer, 2:31 am PDT
Affirmation for New Moon in Cancer
“Under the New Moon in Cancer I find ways to mother and care for my deep self. I give time and space to inner listening. I cultivate a nurturing home, family, and healthy relationships.”
Jun 26 – Mercury at 29 Cancer sextiles Uranus in Taurus – innovative thinking, new ideas stimulate breakthrough.
Jun 26 -the Sun at 5 Cancer sextiles Mars in Virgo – being productive and efficient, editing, pruning, and getting things completed.
Jun 26 – Mercury enters Leo – expressive communications, dramatic and creative words and writing.
Jun 27-28 – Mercury at 1 Leo trines Saturn & Neptune in Aries – imaginative insights find grounding in poetic writing.
Jun 28 – Mercury at 3 Leo opposes Pluto in Aquarius – Important dreams revealing deeper aspects of the unconscious. Powerful debates and communications.
The Twelve signs for June 2025: Sun and Rising Signs
Aries (Mar 20-Apr 19): Dear Aries, June begins with the Sun in Gemini lighting up your 3rd house of communication, curiosity, and short travel. With Mercury, the communication ruler, active early in the month, you’re sharp and eager to express ideas. The Full Moon in Sagittarius on June 11 energizes your need to speak your truth and expand your worldview. Mid-month, Mars—your ruling planet—enters Virgo, urging you to focus on health, efficiency, and daily routines. When the Sun shifts into Cancer on June 20, your focus turns to home and emotional grounding. The New Moon in Cancer on June 25 encourages deep rest and emotional renewal. Use this time to nurture your roots.
Taurus (Apr 20-May 20): Dear Taurus, with Gemini season highlighting your 2nd house of values and resources, you’re reconsidering your priorities and what you truly value. Venus, your ruler, enters Taurus on June 5, enhancing your natural beauty, charm, and magnetism. You’re more grounded and in tune with your desires. The Full Moon in Sagittarius on June 11 may reveal a deeper truth about shared finances or emotional investments. As the Sun enters Cancer, communication becomes more emotional and intuitive. The New Moon in Cancer on June 25 invites heartfelt conversations. Jupiter’s move into Cancer enhances your connections and ability to learn and teach with compassion.
Gemini (May 21-Jun 20): Dear Gemini, the first part of June is your solar return, your birthday time! With the Sun in your sign and Mercury merging with Jupiter, your confidence and charisma are boosted. This is a time to renew your goals and express yourself boldly. The Full Moon in Sagittarius on June 11 activates your relationship axis—issues around freedom, partnership, and truth come to the surface. Jupiter enters your 2nd house of money and self-worth on June 9, boosting income potential but also calling for realistic budgeting as it squares Saturn. The Sun enters Cancer on June 20, grounding you in the material world. The Cancer New Moon on June 25 is ideal for planting seeds of security and self-sufficiency.
Cancer (Jun 21–Jul 21): Dear Cancer, June begins quietly for you, with the Sun in your introspective 12th house. It’s a time for closure, healing, and listening to your dreams. When Jupiter enters your sign on June 9, you begin a year-long phase of expansion, protection, and emotional growth. This only takes place once in 12 years and marks a new beginning of growth. What might you like to bring to fulfillment? The Full Moon on June 11 lights up your health and service axis—take care of your body and balance your giving and receiving. When the Sun enters Cancer on June 20, you fully step into your power. The New Moon on June 25 is your personal new year—set powerful intentions for self-care, creativity, and personal expansion.
Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 22): Dear Leo, Gemini season activates your 11th house of friendships and future visions. Your social life is abuzz with ideas, and Mercury fuels collaborative projects. Venus enters Taurus on June 5, stabilizing your professional image, making you attractive to others. The Full Moon on June 11, in your creative 5th house, urges you to express your joy, but also asks, “In what ways will you authentically express yourself?” Mars, the energy planet, enters Virgo on June 17, focusing your motivations on finances and self-worth. As the Sun moves into Cancer and your 12th house, give yourself permission to slow down. The Cancer New Moon on June 25 is a powerful time to rest, release, and reflect on what needs closure before your Leo season begins next month.
Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22): Dear Virgo, the Sun in Gemini shines light on your 10th house of career, visibility, and long-term goals. You may find yourself in the spotlight where given your talents can speak with clarity and strategy. Your ruling planet, Mercury, is particularly active, entering Cancer on June 8 and helping you blend logic with emotional intelligence. The Full Moon in Sagittarius on June 11 highlights home and family dynamic, calling for a balance between public life and private needs. Mars enters your sign on June 17, energizing your body and mind, a perfect time to tune into your intentions and what you desire to put into motion. The Cancer New Moon on June 25 helps align your vision with like-minded people. Embrace nurturing leadership—your community needs your discernment.
Libra (Sep 23-Oct 22): Dear Libra, with Gemini season illuminating your 9th house of beliefs, higher learning, and travel, you’re eager to broaden your horizons, whether through learning, teaching travel, or expanding your consciousness and awareness. Venus, your ruler, enters Taurus on June 5, grounding your emotions and focusing on shared resources. It strengthens your ability to enjoy your life. The Sagittarius Full Moon on June 11 reveals truths through conversations or travel. You lean into learning. Perfect for networking and getting the word out. When the Sun moves into Cancer, your focus turns toward professional visibility and nurturing your life path. The New Moon on June 25 is your chance to plant seeds around purpose and leadership. Jupiter in Cancer supports growth, but Saturn requires clarity of intent.
Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21): Dear Scorpio, Gemini season activates your 8th house of transformation, intimacy, and finances. This is a powerful time to investigate your inner world and let go of what no longer serves. You may find it a significant time to reflect on the power of your words and communications in relationship. The Full Moon in Sagittarius on June 11 may bring clarity to your financial picture, as it lights up your house of finances, security and self worth. Mars, your traditional ruler, moves into Virgo on June 17, energizing your collaborations and community involvement. The Sun and Jupiter in Cancer support your long-range vision—travel, teaching, or spiritual development may call you. The Cancer New Moon on June 25 helps you reconnect with faith and truth. Pluto, your modern ruler, remains strong in Aquarius, transformation is your path forward.
Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 20): Dear Sagittarius, the Gemini Sun shines in your partnership house, making this a time of reflection and renewal in close relationships. Jupiter, the planet that rules your sign, enters Cancer on June 9, shifting focus to emotional investments and deep sharing. You may need to review boundaries and where you’re giving too much. Jupiter changes signs once a year, so this is a significant shift for you. In Cancer, it highlights home and family and settling more deeply into nurturing yourself and others. What new situations are coming into your life? The Sagittarius Full Moon on June 11 is a powerful moment to declare your truth and realign with your purpose. With Mars in Virgo from June 17, your professional drive is on fire, use this grounded energy to refine your goals. The Cancer New Moon on June 25 supports emotional healing and deep connections.
Capricorn (Dec 21- Jan 19): Dear Capricorn, Gemini season stimulates your 6th house of health, habits, and service. It’s time to adjust your schedule and align with what truly matters. Capricorn loves order but with Gemini in this area of your chart you may periodically get overwhelmed with too many projects or stacks of papers! Saturn, your ruler, begins to feel the effects of the Saturn Neptune conjunction forming in Aries. This brings your attention to what needs restructuring in your inner life and family, perhaps even your relationship with other family members. The Full Moon in Sagittarius on June 11 falls in your watery subconscious house, so old patterns may emerge for release. When the Sun enters Cancer, your focus turns to partnership and connection. The New Moon on June 25 is a fresh start for relationships—whether romantic, professional, or spiritual, this is a time to nurture mutual growth.
Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 17): Dear Aquarius, with the Sun in Gemini, your creativity, joy, and self-expression are lit up. This is a playful, vibrant month for sharing your unique ideas. Is there some writing you want to do? The Full Moon on June 11 activates your community and friendship house, so celebrate with your tribe. Pluto continues to transform your identity, while Jupiter moving into Cancer invites you to develop more sustainable routines that support your well-being. When the Sun enters Cancer, focus shifts to health, work, and personal rituals. This is the time to adjust your living situation into a more nurturing environment while focusing on refining your well-being. The New Moon on June 25 invites you to nurture yourself through mindful choices. Trust your inner knowing. Breakthroughs will come through self-care and insightful new ways of perceiving.
Pisces (Feb 18-Mar 19): Dear Pisces, Gemini season brings attention to home and family matters. You’re navigating the emotional foundations of your life. Neptune, your ruler, is part of the major Saturn Neptune conjunction forming in Aries, marking a deep internal restructuring. something may have slowed your forward progress. And in that slowness reflection builds new insights. The Sagittarius Full Moon on June 11 highlights your career, public presence and goals you set for yourself. The fiery Sagittarius Moon encourages you to vision with optimism. When the Sun and Jupiter enter Cancer, your heart lightens, and your creative juices begin to flow again. Jupiter is the traditional ruler of your chart, so its sign change into Cancer supports not only your creativity, but also your relations with children and your own individuation. The Cancer New Moon on June 25 is your time to set heartfelt intentions for love, art, and joy. You are reconnecting with your passion, and learning how to nurture it sustainably.
Susan Heinz is a professional astrologer in Santa Cruz for 42 years, bringing together traditional & esoteric astrology, Tarot and Qabalah. For info on her Friday monthly astrology groups, her Qabalah, astrology and/or painting classes, and for personal readings, call (831) 479-3751, or go to www.susanheinz.com