Mars Square Retrograde Neptune...

starts on June 21 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on June 22 at 4.44pm in Kilmore, leaves on June 24.  Mars at 00 degrees and 49 minutes of Gemini, retrograde Neptune at 00 degrees and 49 minutes of Pisces.

Fogs and mists are what I think of when I see this combination... because that is what happens when you mix heat (Mars) with water (Neptune)!

Mars is the planet of action, direction and energy and the connection with Neptune - a bit of a contrast to Mars - represents being lost at sea, cloudiness and being blown around on the currents of life, suggests that the relationships and areas of life being affected by this transit will tend to become confused.

Because the square aspect is so powerful, it tends to exaggerate these qualities... the square also suggests a clash or challenge to the way we usually handle situations... in this case a tricky character may make us feel unsure of what we are doing, or perhaps a general lack of energy or sense of purpose may temporarily plague us?

As usual, look at which houses this transit falls in to get a feel for what or who may pose a confusing challenge, and also which houses are ruled by Mars (ones with Aries or Scorpio on the cusp) and Neptune (one with Pisces on the cusp).

If you have personal planets and/or points in Gemini or Pisces you may be especially sensitive to this transit.

Mars enters Gemini...

on June 21 at 12.50pm in Kilmore.

The planet of action, direction, passion and energy moving from a fixed earth sign into a mutable air sign suggests that the way we work towards what we want will move from being slow and steady towards a faster pace that is more flexible than it has been while Mars was travelling through Taurus.

This move also suggests that the areas and people represented by Mars in our birth chart will become more flexible and open to trying new approaches to old situations. For example, if you have Aries on your 2nd House cusp, the opportunity to earn your income from more than one source may be possible (Gemini is a 'dual' sign), or perhaps you will have the opportunity earn your income from a 'Gemini' themed job... writing, speaking, travelling, etc.

Mars tends to energies whatever it touches on, so you can expect a lot more activity in the areas of life represented by the house that this planet is moving through.

If you have personal planets and/or points in Gemini, then you can expect things to 'heat up'!

Venus Trine Saturn...

starts on June 17 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on July 18 at 2.31pm in Kilmore, leaves on January 19.  Venus at 10 degrees and 27 minutes of Gemini, Saturn at 10 degrees and 27 minutes of Libra.

This trine to Saturn from Venus is likely to be very helpful in making the most of the recent move of Saturn from being 'backwards' for 5 months, and now moving forwards and ahead now  most likely through using diplomacy, tact and good relating skills.

As usual, you can look at where the Venus/Saturn trine is happening in your birth chart, as well as which houses are ruled by Venus (ones with Taurus or Libra on the cusp), and Saturn (ones with Capricorn or Aquarius on the cusp), to get an idea of what or who may be involved.

If you have personal planets/points in Gemini and/or Libra then you are likely to feel this aspect more strongly than others.

Sagittarian Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse...

on June 16 at 6.14am in Kilmore.

This is the second eclipse in a series of three, so we are in the midst of a busy time!

First looking at this lunation simply as a Full Moon phase, this is usually a time of heightened emotions and awareness, and gives the opportunity for a new level of objectivity in the areas of life symbolised by the house placement of it within our birth charts.

Being a Lunar Eclipse simply magnifies these trends by about a billion! lol

So, look at where this Lunar Eclipse falls in your chart to get a feel for where you are about to be 'illuminated' through a realisation or other development.  Obviously, the house position will give you clues in regards to who or what may be part of the process.

Looking at the aspects, you can see that the Sun and Mercury are conjunct - this is nothing too unusual since they aren't usually that far apart, but they are pretty close.  This (to me, anyway!) suggests the need for change and/or flexibility in the areas represented by where the Sun/Mercury are, especially since they are in Gemini.

If you have personal planets/points in either Gemini or Sagittarius, then you are likely to be especially sensitive to this Lunar Eclipse.

Sun Conjunct Mercury...

starts on June 12 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on June 13 at 9.44am in Kilmore, leaves on June 14.  Both at 21 degrees and 39 minutes of Gemini.

Whatever the Sun touches tends to come into prominence in our lives,and the conjunction is a powerful connection that suggests the end of something old, and the beginning of something new.

Mercury represents our thinking, attitude and ability to communicate in general with the world around us, and also to connect with it.  Personally, it represents the people and situations as shown by which houses are ruled by it (house cusps with Gemini or Virgo on them). 

Also look at the house that the conjunction is falling in, and the one with Gemini on the cusp in order to get a feel for where a new start is needed.

Venus enters Gemini...

on June 10 at 12.23am in Kilmore.

Venus, the planet of love, enjoyment and pleasure moving from the stable (some say stubborn!), earthy and practical sign of Taurus into the airy, flexible and communicative sign of Gemini suggests that we will all be better placed to talk about what we enjoy, and also to communicate with our loved ones.

By looking at which houses are ruled by Venus (ones with Taurus or Libra on the cusps) you can get a feel for who or what may become more flexible and open to new ideas as Venus moves from Taurus into Gemini.

Those of you with personal planets and/or points in Gemini can expect to feel the movement of Venus through your sign as being a period of time where pleasure, ease and affection are more prominent qualities in your life.

Venus square Retrograde Neptune...

starts on June 9 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on June 10 at 6.24pm in Kilmore, leaves on June 11.  Venus at 00 degrees and 54 minutes of Gemini, retrograde Neptune at 00 degrees and 54 minutes of Pisces.

Venus, the planet associated with enjoyment and pleasure connecting with Neptune can be the best thing in the world, but it can also create problems because we are not viewing certain challenges clearly.  Neptune tends to cloud and confuse whatever it touches, but it can also move us on to new heights: however, the square aspect tends to suggest the first option.

By looking at which houses are involved - ie, which houses Venus and Neptune are travelling through, and also which houses are ruled by these planets (Venus = ones with Taurus or Libra on the cusp, Neptune = house cusp with Pisces on it) you can also get a feel for what or who may be a source of confusion for you.  It may be better that you make a major decision involving these people and areas of your life for another time.

Those of you with personal planets in Gemini and/or Pisces may feel this energy as especially prominent.

Mercury Trine Retrograde Saturn...

starts on June 7 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on June 8 in Kilmore at 6.40am, leaves on June 8.  Mercury at 10 degrees and 28 minutes of Gemini, retrograde Saturn at 10 degrees and 28 minutes of Libra.

The connection of Mercury and Saturn through the trine is usually a good one, in that it is a great opportunity for long-term planning, serious discussions and for attending to important paperwork.  Look to see where this trine is falling and which houses are ruled by Mercury (ones with Gemini and Virgo on them) and Saturn (ones with Capricorn and Aquarius on the cusp) in order to get a feel for what or who will respond well to this energy.

If you have personal planets and/or points in Gemini and/or Libra, then you are likely to feel this energy as being especially strong.

Mercury enters Gemini...

on June 3 at 6.02am in Kilmore.

Mercury LOVES being in Gemini, so this bodes well for the people and situations represented by this planet in your birth chart.  For example, my 2nd house is ruled by Gemini, so I am expecting financial affairs and other areas of life that I value highly to move along nicely now.

So, have a look at which houses are ruled by Mercury (ones with Gemini or Virgo on the cusp), to get a feel where people and life in general will be happier than usual. Mercury also tends to make whatever it touches busier, so expect the pace to pick up in terms of the people and situations affected by this transit.

If you have personal planets and/or points in Gemini, then you are likely to be extra busy!

Mercury Square Neptune...

starts on June 3 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on June 3 at 5.05pm in Kilmore, leaves on June 4.  Mercury at 00 degrees and 55 minutes of Gemini, Neptune at 00 degrees and 55 minutes of Pisces.

It seems that the people and areas of life represented by Neptune in our birth charts will be the source of uncertainly, 'fogginess', confusion and/or even deception!

However, the square aspect suggests that a turning point will be reached, so look for this relationship or situation to clear up as this aspect passes.

As usual, look to see where this aspect is falling in your birth chart to get an idea of what or who may need careful handling (sticking to FACTS will help!), and also which houses are ruled by Mercury (ones with Gemini or Virgo on the cusp) and Neptune (ones with Pisces on the cusp).

If you have personal planets and/or points in Gemini and/or Pisces then you are likely to be more sensitive than others to this transit.

New Moon and Solar Eclipse in Gemini...

on June 2 at 7.03am in Kilmore.

A New Moon is generically a time when we all have the opportunity to make a fresh start, particularly in the areas represented by the House in which this lunation falls in.  For example, this New Moon falls in my 1st House and I have Gemini on my 2nd House cusp, so I could perhaps think of ways I would like to approach life and to redefine my values in new ways.

Being an eclipse brings an even bigger focus to this lunation... and a big opportunity to become more aware of the matters relating to it.

Usually around the time of an eclipse there is a development that shakes us out of our comfort zone or creates a new level of awareness associated with the areas of life represented by the House involvement as mentioned earlier. 

For those of you that use Chiron in your astrological toolbox, you will note that it squares this lunation.  To me, this suggests that there is an opportunity to experience healing, but before this can happen we all need to realise where our wounds are and perhaps to reopen them before being able to work at the healing process.

This is supported by the trine from Saturn... so by examining where it is in our birth charts, we can look at what and who is helping us along or where we can get support.  Restructuring and practical support, as well as a bit of old-fashioned elbow grease is associated with Saturn.

If you have any personal planets and/or points in Gemini then this is likely to be a pivotal time in your life!

Sun Trine Retrograde Saturn...

starts on May 31 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on June 1 at 7.15pm in Kilmore, leaves on June 2. Sun at 10 degrees and 33 minutes of Gemini, retrograde Saturn at 10 degrees and 33 minutes of Libra.

Retrograde Saturn is still not moving very quickly since it is getting ready to move forwards again in a couple of weeks.  Symbolically, this stoppage suggests that the situations and people represented by Saturn are at a standstill or may seem as though they are not making any progress or changes at all.  Hang in there though, it's as though whatever or whoever is involved is in the process of getting ready to start moving forwards again.

The Sun illuminates whatever it touches, and the trine to Saturn suggests that we have the opportunity to see what is happening now and to understand it a little better without our ego concerns getting the better of us.  This trine can also mean that the people and situations represented by the Sun will work well with the ones represented by Saturn.  Look to see where this trine is happening to get a feel, and also look to see which houses are ruled by the Sun (one with Leo on the cusp), and Saturn (ones with Capricorn or Aquarius on the cusp), to get a feel for what and/or who may be involved.

If you have personal planets and/or points in Gemini or Libra then this transit is likely to be especially important to you.

Sun enters Gemini...

on May 21 at 7.21pm in Kilmore.

The shift of the Sun into a different sign means that for all of us that it will be shining it's illuminating beams into different areas of our lives, and different people in them as well.

By looking at which house has Gemini on the cusp you can get a feel for where your focus will be during the next few weeks while the Sun travels through this sign.  For example, if you have Gemini on the cusp of your 2nd house you may need to review what is truly important to you, your values, and your finances.

Issues/people represented by the house with Leo on the cusp may show more 'Gemini' qualities than usual - ie, you can expect changes, adaptability and more communication than usual about them.

Sun Square Neptune...

starts on May 21 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on May 22 at 5.31pm in Kilmore, leaves on May 23.  Sun at 00 degrees and 53 minutes of Gemini, Neptune at 00 degrees and 53 minutes of Pisces.

Imagine driving through a thick fog and naively thinking that putting your high beam on will help you see more clearly... this is a bit of what this transit may be like: the thick fog is Neptune, and the high beam is the Sun!  It seems that an area of our life or a certain person (Neptune) is the scene for confusion, lack of clarity and/or even deception.  However hard we try to look at it clearly (Sun) it seems that we make it worse by trying too hard!  The square aspect suggests that a turning point is going to be reached though... it seems that the best approach is to stick to facts.

As usual look at which houses the planets are travelling through in order to get a feel for where the 'fog' is (Neptune) and where you may be looking too hard (Sun).  Also look at the houses ruled by Neptune (one with Pisces on the cusp, and the Sun (one with Leo on the cusp).

If you have personal planets/points in Gemini and/or Pisces then you may be especially prone to 'foggy' vision!

Mercury Trine Retrograde Neptune...

starts on June 24 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on June 25 at 4.33am in Kilmore, leaves on June 25.  Mercury at 28 degrees and 33 minutes of Gemini, retrograde Neptune at 28 degrees and 33 minutes of Aquarius.

This aspect is happening almost at the same time as the Mercury/Saturn square just discussed... suggesting that this trine will represent the support we need to work through the stress associated with person or situation represented by the Saturn energy in your chart.

Mercury represents communication and change, and Neptune represents beauty, escapism and fantasy (amongst other things!).  The combination of these two energies by the easygoing and flowing trine suggests that through using your imagination and a bit of creativity you are likley to work through the current Mercury/Saturn square more easily. 

By looking at what and who are represented by Mercury and Neptune (look to see where these planets are in terms of house position), and also by looking at which houses are ruled by Mercury (ones with Gemini and/or Virgo on the cusp) and Neptune (house cusp with Pisces on it), you can get an idea of where help is available!

If you have personal planets and/or points in Gemini and/or Aquarius then you are likely to feel this energy more than others.

Mercury Square Saturn...

starts on June 24 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on June 25 at 4.33am in Kilmore, leaves on June 25.  Mercury at 28 degrees and 21 minutes of Gemini, Saturn at 28 degrees and 21 minutes of Virgo.

Mercury is the planet associated with communicating in whatever form gets your message across, and being in Gemini we are all probably doing more than our fair share of multitasking the way we get our message across!  Saturn usually brings up serious matters that we have to work hard at, but also brings long-lasting rewards for our efforts.

The connection of these two planets through the square suggests a bit of stress and/or struggle between the two energies, and then a turning point being reached.  It seems that there may be a serious decision or perhaps a communication blockage that needs attention now, as well a change in attitude or understanding (which is likely to be the key to successfully handling this matter).

As usual, look to see where this aspect is falling to get a feel for what or who may be at odds... as well as looking at the houses ruled by Mercury (ones with Gemini or Virgo on the cusp), and Saturn (ones with Capricorn or Aquarius on the cusp).

If you have personal planets and/or points in Gemini and/or Virgo, then you are likely to feel this energy more strongly than others.

Sun Trine Retrograde Neptune...

starts on June 19 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on June 20 at 10.21am in Kilmore, leaves on June 21.  Sun at 28 degrees and 36 minutes of Gemini, retrograde Neptune at 28 degrees and 36 minutes of Aquarius.

The connection of the Sun through a lovely trine to the emotional and creative Neptune bodes well for a happy period of time where it comes to the situations and relationships represented by these two planets in your birth chart.  It seems that previous barriers to happiness and progress will ease off, leaving room for enjoyment of the potential offered - particularly of the Neptunian energy!

Neptune moving backwards so suggests that whatever or whoever is regressing and possibly frustrating you, will perhaps begin to make sense, alternatively, you could see the benefit of this process.

As usual, look to see where this aspect is falling in your birth chart and which houses are ruled by the Sun (one with Leo on the cusp) and Neptune (one with Pisces on the cusp) in order to see what or who is likely to be going well for you!

If you have personal planets and/or points in Gemini and/or Aquarius then you may feel this energy more strongly than others.

Sun Square Saturn...

starts on June 18 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on June 19 at 11.18pm in Kilmore, leaves on June 21.  Sun at 28 degrees and 9 minutes of Gemini, Saturn at 28 degrees and 9 minutes of Virgo.

The Sun tends to energies whatever it touches and highlights and acts as a 'trigger' for some of the longer term energies that are around.  In this case, the Sun accentuates Saturn.

Because the aspect between the Sun and Saturn is a square, this suggests tension - but a turning point... sometimes the only way we get motivated enough to do something about a situation is when it annoys us enough to do something about it!  That situation that causes us enough annoyance is likely to be something or someone represented by Saturn in our birth charts (look to see where it is travelling, and also which houses have Capricorn or Aquarius on the cusp to get an idea).

The square is a waning one, so we may need a shift in attitude to the people and situations involved in order to make progress.

As usual, look to see where this aspect is falling in your birth chart and which houses are ruled by the planets in order to get a feel for what, or who, may need a new attitude or approach.  If you have personal planets and/or points in Gemini and/or Virgo then you are likely to feel this energy more than others.

New Moon in Gemini...

today in Kilmore at 9.15pm. New Moon at 21 degrees and 23 minutes of Gemini.

New Moon, new opportunities!  Each month this phase of the Moon gives us all the chance to start afresh in whatever relationships and/or themes are represented by the house that the lunation falls in.

This lunation falls in Gemini, so suggests an opportunity to make a fresh start with the way we connect and communicate with the world around us.  It is also an opportunity to change the way we think in general and to understand how our own attitude and approach to life, creates our reality.

Looking at the aspects to this New Moon in Gemini, there is a wide square from Saturn, suggesting that something or someone will be challenging us in our attempt to start afresh, however, this can be a good thing because it will give us all the kick in the pants we sometimes need!  A square also represents a cross-road and the opportunity to reach a turning point.

The trine from Neptune suggests creativity, emotions, and/or altruism will be part of the key for successfully using this New Moon energy.

As usual, look to see where this lunation falls, and where the other pivotal planets are (and which houses they ruled) for some clues for how best to use this New Moon for a fresh start!

Mercury Square Mars...

starts on June 11 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on the same day at 11.27pm in Kilmore, leaves on June 12.  Mercury at 2 degrees and 15 minutes of Gemini, Mars at 2 degrees and 15 minutes of Virgo.

Well, if you have been holding anything back (or someone else in your life has), then this energy is likely to mean that everyone will be speaking their mind!  With this combination of Mercury, the planet of communication in a dynamic aspect with Mars, not known for diplomacy, I would think that we will all be challenged by how things are 'put out there'.

The square aspect is generally one where you can expect a turning point, even though it is likely to be a bit stressful!

As usual, look to see which houses are ruled by Mercury (ones with Gemini or Virgo on the cusp) and Mars (ones with Aries or Scorpio on the cusp) in order to get a feel for what you are likely to be verbally fired up about (and where you can also expect a change).

If you have personal planets or points in Gemini and/or Virgo then you are likely to notice this transit more strongly than others.