PURPOSE
this report: a rare total solar eclipse passes across
the USA on August 21st in heart opening Leo. There
is an emphasis of fire element signs then, and that
can translate into an extra hot August and forest
fires. The solar eclipse is at the end of the sign Leo,
landing on the charts of Donald Trump, North Ko-
rea, India, Pakistan, Israel and Palestine. Let’s hold
the good thought that the positive side of Leo will
express itself through opening hearts and develop-
ing creative solutions to difficult problems.
Be certain that your ambitions and emotions are
working together now, because assertive Mars is in
feeling-oriented Cancer June 4-July 20. When your
emotions are in alignment with your actions, you
can move mountains. This nurturing combination
also supports home repair and family interaction.
Summer Solstice comes on June 20 (9:24 PM PDT).
A chart cast for the next three months indicates a
slightly complicated set of energies for summer. The
moon and Venus are aligned in Taurus. They like
their chocolate! Gift yourself with an appropriate
amount of sensual pleasures, be it sweets, massag-
es or a flower budget. At the same time, there is a
challenge between Mars in “I want to stay close to
home” Cancer and Jupiter that wants to go off on an
adventure. For many, this will be the summer of va-
cations that are not all that far from home, or travel
for family and relatives at a distance.
JUNE:
Think back to early February when enthusiastic
Jupiter turned retrograde. Did projects get put
on hold or fall to the back burner of your life? Or
it may be that you knew that relationships (or
lack thereof) need to change? As the god of abun-
dance, Jupiter ends his backwards reviewing cycle
on June 9 and is ready to charge forward towards
new opportunities. Because the god of expansion
is associated with your belief system, it is critical
that you open your mind to allow new possibili-
ties to enter. Tell your analytical mind to be quiet
and not prejudge big ideas. Take a risk on yourself
so large dreams can manifest in your life. Release
that which has been holding you back, be it peo-
ple or your own preconceived notions. June helps
you move forward, but it is important to note that
the improvements you seek will not get up to full
speed until after September 5th.
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JULY:
Except for some short-term rude energies on the
2nd, 8th and 17th, July is a quick and fun month. Ve-
nus loves beautiful places and harmonious relation-
ships, and she is in talkative Gemini July 4th through
the 31st. Meet new people, take short trips or quick
classes this month. If you participate in the USA July
4th holiday, there are minor mental or transporta-
tion hassles. Allow extra time in traffic or arrive at
crowded events early on the 4th. The full moon on
the 8th, and actually the entire week that includes
July 4th, holds difficult challenges. Transforming