New Moon and Solar Eclipse in Cancer...

on July 1 at 6.54pm in Kilmore at 9 degrees and 12 minutes of Cancer.

Wow... what a line-up!  This eclipse is very important in so many ways that it's hard to know where to start.

The first point, I think, is that this is a New Moon... always an opportunity for a fresh start in the area of life being represented by the house placement of it... in this case 9 degrees of Cancer.  I would even extend this theme to the house cusp with Cancer on it as well... for example you may have 27 degrees of Leo on the MC, placing this New Moon in your 10th... but you may then also have 26 degrees of Cancer on the 11th.  So, I would look at both the 10th and 11th in this case.

Being an eclipse, this is an exceptionally powerful lunation: and opportunity to really make tangible changes to your life because of the outer planet involvement (look at Uranus, Saturn and Pluto!). 

Those of you with personal points and/or planets in the cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra and/or Capricorn) may feel that events around this time shift the ground beneath your feet, and set you on a totally new life course.   This will be especially relevant if you have these placements within a few degrees either side of 9 degrees of the cardinal signs.

Sun Opposing Retrograde Pluto...

starts on June 27 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on June 28 at 3.19pm in Kilmore, leaves on June 29.  Sun at 6 degrees and 12 minutes of Cancer, retrograde Pluto at 6 degrees and 12 minutes of Capricorn.

Pluto usually represents deeply emotional and illogical areas of our life because the logic associated with the people and situations represented by this planet is so deeply buried.  The Sun touching on Pluto through this brief period of time is quite intense, because it ties in with the eclipse coming up shortly.

The opposition represents an opportunity to reach awareness, and a turning point in the relationships and situations represented by these energies; by looking at where this transit is happening in your birth chart you can get a feel for where you can expect progress, even though it is likely to be highly emotional!  The developments that come to a head now may relate back to a situation or person that was prominent when the Sun and Pluto were last conjunct.

Also look to which houses are ruled by the Sun (one with Leo on the cusp) and Pluto (one with Scorpio on the cusp), in order to get a feel for what or who may be involved.

If you have personal planets and/or points in Cancer or Capricorn then you may be more sensitive than others to this transit.

Sun Square Uranus...

starts on June 25 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on June 26 at 8.13pm in Kilmore, leaves on June 27.  Sun at 4 degrees and 29 minutes of Cancer, Uranus at 4 degrees and 29 minutes of Aries.

As I have mentioned in a lot of my posts, the Sun can act as a trigger for setting off the longer term energies in the sky... and this is what we can expect now as the Sun makes contact with Uranus through this dynamic square.

The square usually represents a period of tension, which then leads to a change because we recognise that something needs to be altered.  In this case it seems that we need to change our ATTITUDE to something: this something is likely to be indicated by the themes and people represented by the Sun and Uranus.

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 Uranus (one with Aquarius on the cusp) in order to get a feel for what or who may be involved.

If you have personal planets and/or points in Aries and/or Cancer then you may feel this aspect more strongly than others.

Sun enters Cancer...

on June 22 at 3.16am in Kilmore.

The movement of the Sun from Gemini into Cancer is an important time of the year each year.  This year it is especially important because the movement of the Sun through Cancer is going to trigger the current Pluto/Saturn/Uranus lineup and form a Grand Cross configuration as part of the upcoming major eclipse on July 1.

The Sun tends to illuminate whatever it touches on, so look at which house cusp has Cancer on it to get a feel for what areas of life are about to get an even bigger boost of attention, especially in terms of the upcoming eclipse. 

Fasten your seatbelt!

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.

Mercury Square Saturn...

starts on June 21 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on June 22 at 4.42am, leaves on June 22. Mercury at 10 degrees and 30 minutes of Cancer, Saturn at 10 degrees and 30 minutes of Libra.

Mercury is the planet associated with communicating in whatever form gets your message across, and being in Capricorn it seems that communication in general will have more of a serious tone than usual. Saturn usually brings up serious matters that we have to work hard at, but also brings long-lasting rewards for our efforts, so in effect we have a double-whammy 'serious' note to this energy combination.

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 Cancer and/or Libra, then you are likely to feel this energy more strongly than others.

Sun Trine Retrograde Neptune...

starts on June 21 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on June 23 at 12.07am in Kilmore, leaves on June 24.  Sun at 00 degrees and 49 minutes of Cancer, retrograde Neptune at 00 degrees and 49 minutes of Neptune.

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 Cancer and/or Pisces then you may feel this energy more strongly than others.