ASTROLOGY

We jump right into the proverbial pot on June 12 with Uranus — the revolutionary, technology oriented outer planet now in Gemini — squaring the lunar nodes in Virgo and Pisces. Notice collective conversations about technology, communication, and change.

On June 13, Venus moves from the cardinal water sign of Cancer into the fixed fire sign of Leo, bringing warmth, confidence, and heart-centered connection. The Gemini new moon on June 14 holds a light, inquisitive energy that is perfect for socializing, for adventure, and for general connection.

A major collective shift happens on June 19 when Chiron, the “wounded healer asteroid,” moves from fiery Aries into grounded Taurus. This transit asks each of us to deepen our relationship to self-worth, earthly resources, and to what holds true beauty and meaning in our lives.

June 21 marks the summer solstice and the sun’s entrance into the nurturing sign of Cancer. On June 29, Mercury goes retrograde in Cancer and will bring our attention to how we emotionally process and communicate our feelings. This same day, we have a Capricorn full moon; this is a great lunation to revisit long term goals.

Mars conjoins Uranus in Gemini on July 3, generating a potentially volatile and impulsive charge to the collective field. Stay grounded and consider a meditation that morning to help you respond rather than react.

NATURAL MAGIC

The somewhat tense square between Uranus and the lunar nodes invites us to examine our relationship with technology and its impact on our nervous system, our creativity, and our future. It’s an ideal time to commit to a two-week digital detox.

Start simply: create a phone-free hour each day and designate one tech-free space in your home. As you commit to your fast and grow your time away from devices, pay note to what arises. In the beginning, you may feel restless or disconnected, or even a craving for your screens. But stay curious, observing what shifts you notice by day five? By day ten? 

During your detox, keep a journal of your thoughts and emotions. It is also good to start or further draw into an art project, to stretch and move your body more spontaneously, and to catch sunsets (and even sunrises) simply for the sake of their beauty. Notice how the deepness of your sleep will tend to improve, as will the engagement of your conversations. This type of fast will not only offer real, observable change but also gift valuable perspective on your relationship to technology.