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Mercury’s Transit of Leo and Mercury Rx

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Mercury enters Leo on June 26th. Words are juiced up with creativity, pride and glam. Ideas have added power as they grab attention – this is the transit of bold statements with an uncompromising edge (Leo is a Fixed sign).

Mercury in Leo can speak generously, beautifully and joyously if the speaker feels appreciated. But if the ego is bruised, this transit can trigger dramatic expressions of look-at-me anger that are out of proportion to the issue. Nothing will be said lightly during this transit.

Mercury also stations Rx in Leo, so there will be reviews and questions about the initial bold statements. This means that what you hear or say (at first) should not be taken at face value. Even if the words are delivered with incendiary charisma and the full force of conviction, there will be reason to look again. Mercury Rx in Leo asks “Is this really the best? Is there something else going on behind the shine?”

As Leo is also the sign of self-expression and creativity, this retrograde will give you a chance to refine your words so they communicate who you really are/what you really think. Now, when you go through the Rx process of reviews/second guessing, there may be some censorship. But the ultimate purpose will be for you to run those ideas through the forge a second or third time, so by the time Mercury stations direct your ideas will be solid gold and honed to perfection. Mercury in Leo can be the celebratory voice.

Mercury’s Rx will take it back into Cancer, so part of this process will involve looking inwards to reconnect with essential truths. Once you connect with the truth in the pit of your stomach, you can work on rephrasing or seeing the information in a new light.

As always with Mercury Rx, expect delays, miscommunications and messages/messengers from the past. Mercury direct is when you should see progress.

Here are the aspects Mercury will make:

  • Jun 29th: trine Ceres Rx in Sagittarius (1 deg)

  • Jul 7th: Rx at 4 deg

  • Jul 8th: conjunct Mars (4 deg)

  • Jul 18th: trine Ceres in Sagittarius (0 deg)

  • Jul 19th: returns to Cancer

  • Jul 21st: conjunct Sun (28 deg)

  • Jul 24th: conjunct Venus (26 deg)

  • Jul 31st: direct at 23 deg

  • Aug 11th: returns to Leo

  • Aug 13th: trine Ceres in Sagittarius (2 deg)

  • Aug 15th: trine Chiron Rx in Aries (5 deg)

  • Aug 16th: square Uranus Rx in Taurus (6 deg)

  • Aug 19th: inconjunct Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (12 deg)

  • Aug 21st: inconjunct Saturn Rx in Capricorn (14 deg)

  • Aug 21st: trine Jupiter in Sagittarius (14 deg)

  • Aug 22nd: inconjunct Neptune Rx in Pisces (17 deg)

  • Aug 24th: inconjunct Pluto Rx in Capricorn (21 deg)

  • Aug 26th: square Vesta in Taurus (24 deg)

  • Aug 29th: Virgo ingress

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Mercury’s Transit of Leo and Mercury Rx

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Mercury enters Leo on June 26th. Words are juiced up with creativity, pride and glam. Ideas have added power as they grab attention – this is the transit of bold statements with an uncompromising edge (Leo is a Fixed sign).

Mercury in Leo can speak generously, beautifully and joyously if the speaker feels appreciated. But if the ego is bruised, this transit can trigger dramatic expressions of look-at-me anger that are out of proportion to the issue. Nothing will be said lightly during this transit.

Mercury also stations Rx in Leo, so there will be reviews and questions about the initial bold statements. This means that what you hear or say (at first) should not be taken at face value. Even if the words are delivered with incendiary charisma and the full force of conviction, there will be reason to look again. Mercury Rx in Leo asks “Is this really the best? Is there something else going on behind the shine?”

As Leo is also the sign of self-expression and creativity, this retrograde will give you a chance to refine your words so they communicate who you really are/what you really think. Now, when you go through the Rx process of reviews/second guessing, there may be some censorship. But the ultimate purpose will be for you to run those ideas through the forge a second or third time, so by the time Mercury stations direct your ideas will be solid gold and honed to perfection. Mercury in Leo can be the celebratory voice.

Mercury’s Rx will take it back into Cancer, so part of this process will involve looking inwards to reconnect with essential truths. Once you connect with the truth in the pit of your stomach, you can work on rephrasing or seeing the information in a new light.

As always with Mercury Rx, expect delays, miscommunications and messages/messengers from the past. Mercury direct is when you should see progress.

Here are the aspects Mercury will make:

  • Jun 29th: trine Ceres Rx in Sagittarius (1 deg)

  • Jul 7th: Rx at 4 deg

  • Jul 8th: conjunct Mars (4 deg)

  • Jul 18th: trine Ceres in Sagittarius (0 deg)

  • Jul 19th: returns to Cancer

  • Jul 21st: conjunct Sun (28 deg)

  • Jul 24th: conjunct Venus (26 deg)

  • Jul 31st: direct at 23 deg

  • Aug 11th: returns to Leo

  • Aug 13th: trine Ceres in Sagittarius (2 deg)

  • Aug 15th: trine Chiron Rx in Aries (5 deg)

  • Aug 16th: square Uranus Rx in Taurus (6 deg)

  • Aug 19th: inconjunct Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (12 deg)

  • Aug 21st: inconjunct Saturn Rx in Capricorn (14 deg)

  • Aug 21st: trine Jupiter in Sagittarius (14 deg)

  • Aug 22nd: inconjunct Neptune Rx in Pisces (17 deg)

  • Aug 24th: inconjunct Pluto Rx in Capricorn (21 deg)

  • Aug 26th: square Vesta in Taurus (24 deg)

  • Aug 29th: Virgo ingress

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The Summer Solstice and Neptune Rx

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Another Summer Solstice arrives, as the Sun enters Cancer on June 21st at 11:54 am EDT.

This is the longest day – the celebration of life and nurturing. For some, it’s a celebration of family (Cancer is the sign of mother/child and the childhood environment). For others, a reminder of family issues that they are still dealing with. Family is not a place of comfort for many, so I prefer to envision this as the moment when you celebrate your power to make your own family and your own safe space.

Neptune also stations Rx today (18 deg Pisces) which adds a subtle influence to this Summer Solstice. Neptune Rx can intensify dissolution, illusion or confusion. The purpose is to eventually reveal a truth, but with Neptune it’s never a direct process. This suggests that the light of this longest day may illuminate some family issues that need to be clarified, released and forgiven.

And, we have two eclipses (see the list below for dates and degrees). These are amplified turning points, again related to home, family and childhood. Along with the Sun’s passage over the North Node (future) and opposition to Saturn and Pluto, it indicates that this Cancer season will very much be about confronting family traditions and making new ones for yourself.

Ultimately, you’re looking for new ways to make yourself feel safe and nurtured, and/or to nurture others. Perhaps you’re creating your own family or declaring your separation from your existing family.

What will you be celebrating on the longest day?

Here are the aspects the Sun in Cancer will make:

  • Jun 23rd: inconjunct Ceres Rx in Sagittarius (2 deg)

  • Jun 27th: sextile Uranus in Taurus (5 deg)

  • Jun 27th: square Chiron in Aries (5 deg)

  • Jun 27th: trine Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (6 deg)

  • Jun 30th: sextile Vesta in Taurus (8 deg)

  • Jul 2nd: New Moon eclipse (10 deg)

  • Jul 7th: square Pallas in Libra (14 deg)

  • Jul 8th: inconjunct Jupiter Rx in Sagittarius (16 deg)

  • Jul 9th: opposite Saturn Rx in Capricorn (17 deg)

  • Jul 9th: conjunct the North Node (17 deg)

  • Jul 11th: trine Neptune Rx in Pisces (18 deg)

  • Jul 14th: opposite Pluto Rx in Capricorn (21 deg)

  • Jul 16th: Full Moon eclipse in Capricorn (24 deg)

  • Jul 21st: conjunct Mercury Rx (28 deg)

  • Jul 22nd: Leo ingress

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Venus’ Transit of Gemini

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Venus enters Gemini on June 8th. Relationships, money and values become more flexible as multiple choices and various layers appear. This is about considering Plan B or the alternative regarding what you want.

At the same time, communication and new information become important for making connections.This is the time to reach out and charm others (or be charmed). What you want/love can be fun or unstable, depending on how you handle this mutable energy. Conversations can be flirtatious and cute, facts can be amusing, distracting or valuable. Again, much depends on what you do with the multiple choices presented to you. Sometimes the value is in the variety – sometimes you need to see what else is available to appreciate what you have, or to understand that you want something different.

This is the transit that allows you to check out what’s intriguing without committing. You can say “Yes” without saying “Forever.” It’s also good for detaching yourself from what you want and approaching it from an intellectual angle. This can be helpful if you’ve become so caught up in the desire that you’ve lost sight of the facts. There’s always more and different – you are never stuck. This transit shows you how.

Here are the aspects Venus in Gemini will make:

  • Jun 12th: opposite Ceres Rx in Sagittarius (4 deg)

  • Jun 12th: square Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (4 deg)

  • Jun 13th: sextle Chiron in Aries (5 deg)

  • Jun 18th: trine Pallas in Libra (11 deg)

  • Jun 23rd: opposite Jupiter Rx in Sagittarius (17 deg)

  • June 23rd: inconjunct Saturn Rx in Capricorn (18 deg)

  • Jun 24th: square Neptune Rx in Pisces (18 deg)

  • Jun 27th: inconjunct Pluto Rx in Capricorn (22 deg)

  • Jul 3rd: Cancer ingress

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Venus’ Transit of Gemini

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Venus enters Gemini on June 8th. Relationships, money and values become more flexible as multiple choices and various layers appear. This is about considering Plan B or the alternative regarding what you want.

At the same time, communication and new information become important for making connections.This is the time to reach out and charm others (or be charmed). What you want/love can be fun or unstable, depending on how you handle this mutable energy. Conversations can be flirtatious and cute, facts can be amusing, distracting or valuable. Again, much depends on what you do with the multiple choices presented to you. Sometimes the value is in the variety – sometimes you need to see what else is available to appreciate what you have, or to understand that you want something different.

This is the transit that allows you to check out what’s intriguing without committing. You can say “Yes” without saying “Forever.” It’s also good for detaching yourself from what you want and approaching it from an intellectual angle. This can be helpful if you’ve become so caught up in the desire that you’ve lost sight of the facts. There’s always more and different – you are never stuck. This transit shows you how.

Here are the aspects Venus in Gemini will make:

  • Jun 12th: opposite Ceres Rx in Sagittarius (4 deg)

  • Jun 12th: square Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (4 deg)

  • Jun 13th: sextle Chiron in Aries (5 deg)

  • Jun 18th: trine Pallas in Libra (11 deg)

  • Jun 23rd: opposite Jupiter Rx in Sagittarius (17 deg)

  • June 23rd: inconjunct Saturn Rx in Capricorn (18 deg)

  • Jun 24th: square Neptune Rx in Pisces (18 deg)

  • Jun 27th: inconjunct Pluto Rx in Capricorn (22 deg)

  • Jul 3rd: Cancer ingress

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Mercury’s Transit of Cancer: Speaking When You’re Vulnerable

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Mercury enters Cancer on June 4th, giving all communication and information a very personal spin. Cancer is the sign of home, family (especially mother/child) needs and inner security. Words will be subjective and may make you feel vulnerable. On the other hand, this is the transit to say what you really feel; empathy, neediness and protectiveness can be communicated.

Mercury in Cancer is able to communicate ideas in a way that everyone feels – everyone can connect with the message because it will resonate with them on a personal level, whether or not it’s targeted at them. So this can be a good time to (carefully) make your message public if you want to reach a wide audience on a gut level. At the same time, be aware that what you hear may or may not be meant to hit you in your soft spot. Even if it sounds like it’s all about your mother/past/inner child, you may just be resonating with the overall vibe.

Think before you respond- Mercury is a Cardinal sign and impulse (hurt, sadness, fear, possessiveness) can trigger emotional responses that say more than you counted on. This is the flood of words that rips off the bandage from the past and exposes your most private issues – this is fine if you’re ready to be verbally naked.

Mercury will exit this sign for Leo on June 26th, but will return to Cancer on July 19th, due to its retrograde. I’ll write about the Rx details during Mercury’s Leo transit, but know that Mercury Rx will reactivate 29 to 23 deg Cancer – questions about the impulsive words or a second look at how feelings and intellect line up will be featured at these degrees.

Here are the aspects Mercury in Cancer will make:

  • Jun 6th: trine Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (3 deg)

  • Jun 7th: sextile Uranus in Taurus (4 deg)

  • Jun 7th: inconjunct Ceres Rx in Sagittarius (5 deg)

  • Jun 7th: square Chiron in Aries (5 deg)

  • Jun 10th: square Pallas in Libra (10 deg)

  • Jun 15th: conjunct the North Node (17 deg)

  • Jun 16th: trine Neptune in Pisces (18 deg)

  • Jun 16th: inconjunct Jupiter Rx in Sagittarius (18 deg)

  • Jun 16th: opposite Saturn Rx in Capricorn (18 deg)

  • Jun 18th: conjunct Mars (21 deg)

  • Jun 19th: opposite Pluto Rx in Capricorn (22 deg)

  • Jun 26th: Leo ingress

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Mercury’s Transit of Cancer: Speaking When You’re Vulnerable

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Mercury enters Cancer on June 4th, giving all communication and information a very personal spin. Cancer is the sign of home, family (especially mother/child) needs and inner security. Words will be subjective and may make you feel vulnerable. On the other hand, this is the transit to say what you really feel; empathy, neediness and protectiveness can be communicated.

Mercury in Cancer is able to communicate ideas in a way that everyone feels – everyone can connect with the message because it will resonate with them on a personal level, whether or not it’s targeted at them. So this can be a good time to (carefully) make your message public if you want to reach a wide audience on a gut level. At the same time, be aware that what you hear may or may not be meant to hit you in your soft spot. Even if it sounds like it’s all about your mother/past/inner child, you may just be resonating with the overall vibe.

Think before you respond- Mercury is a Cardinal sign and impulse (hurt, sadness, fear, possessiveness) can trigger emotional responses that say more than you counted on. This is the flood of words that rips off the bandage from the past and exposes your most private issues – this is fine if you’re ready to be verbally naked.

Mercury will exit this sign for Leo on June 26th, but will return to Cancer on July 19th, due to its retrograde. I’ll write about the Rx details during Mercury’s Leo transit, but know that Mercury Rx will reactivate 29 to 23 deg Cancer – questions about the impulsive words or a second look at how feelings and intellect line up will be featured at these degrees.

Here are the aspects Mercury in Cancer will make:

  • Jun 6th: trine Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (3 deg)

  • Jun 7th: sextile Uranus in Taurus (4 deg)

  • Jun 7th: inconjunct Ceres Rx in Sagittarius (5 deg)

  • Jun 7th: square Chiron in Aries (5 deg)

  • Jun 10th: square Pallas in Libra (10 deg)

  • Jun 15th: conjunct the North Node (17 deg)

  • Jun 16th: trine Neptune in Pisces (18 deg)

  • Jun 16th: inconjunct Jupiter Rx in Sagittarius (18 deg)

  • Jun 16th: opposite Saturn Rx in Capricorn (18 deg)

  • Jun 18th: conjunct Mars (21 deg)

  • Jun 19th: opposite Pluto Rx in Capricorn (22 deg)

  • Jun 26th: Leo ingress

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Gemini Season

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Gemini season begins on May 21st with the Sun’s ingress at 3:59 am EDT.

This is the season of choices, duality and fast-moving information. Nothing is straightforward because there is always another layer. Gemini is the storyteller, the juggler, the trickster. But Gemini also illuminates new information and alternative paths. If you thought you were stuck, this energy can reveal your way out.

Gemini reminds that everything has another side. Look for the “yes, but…”

Mercury (Gemini’s ruler) also enters this sign today and forms a superior conjunction with the Sun at 0 deg. In the Sun/Mercury cycle, this is the “Full Moon” or result. It tells us that this Gemini season will be about a key piece of info or a messenger that reveals more questions/options/layers. The result may be connected to the previous Sun/Mercury conjunction on March 14th at 24 deg Pisces, when Mercury was Rx.

Here are the aspects the Sun in Gemini will make:

  • May 21st: conjunction with Mercury (0 deg)

  • May 23rd: square Black Moon Lilith (2 deg Pisces)

  • May 26th: sextile to Chiron in Aries (5 deg)

  • May 28th: opposite Ceres Rx in Sagittarius (7 deg)

  • May 31st: trine Pallas in Libra (10 deg)

  • Jun 3rd: New Moon (12 deg Gemini)

  • Jun 9th: square Neptune in Pisces (18 deg)

  • Jun 10th: inconjunct Saturn Rx in Capricorn (19 deg)

  • Jun 10th: opposite Jupiter Rx in Sagittarius (19 deg)

  • Jun 13th: inconjunct Pluto Rx in Capricorn ( 22 deg)

  • Jun 17th: Full Moon (25 deg Sagittarius)

  • Jun 21st: Cancer ingress

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Mercury’s Transit of Gemini: Think Fast

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Mercury enters Gemini on May 21st. Gemini increases the amount of information that’s exchanged due to the speed and ability to understand the duality of all situations. Mercury is strong in the sign it rules, so all words and ideas have an edge.

Messages will be quick and sharp (Mercury in Gemini has a mischievous side due to increased curiosity). If you receive a compliment, assurance or answer, you may wonder if you detect a smirk or a light bit of teasing. If you think there’s more to it, there probably is- Mercury in Gemini often has a double message.

This transits asks “What would happen if…?” This is not sentimental energy- it’s bright, light, edgy and witty.

Not everything you hear will be solid. Some of it will be conjecture. Some of it will be half-truths. You’ll need to sift through the sound bites and discern which facts are keepers. Be prepared to think on your toes and don’t blindly accept everything you learn.

Ask questions.

Here are the aspects Mercury in Gemini will make:

  • May 21st: conjunction with the Sun (0 deg)

  • May 22nd: square Black Moon Lilith (2 deg Pisces)

  • May 23rd: sextile to Chiron in Aries (5 deg)

  • May 25th: opposite Ceres Rx in Sagittarius (8 deg)

  • May 26th: trine Pallas in Libra (10 deg)

  • May 29th: square Neptune in Pisces (18 deg)

  • May 30th: inconjunct Saturn Rx in Capricorn (19 deg)

  • May 30th: opposite Jupiter Rx in Sagittarius (20 deg)

  • May 31st: inconjunct Pluto Rx in Capricorn ( 22 deg)

  • Jun 3rd: sextile Vesta in Aries (27 deg)

  • Jun 4th: Cancer ingress

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Mars’ Transit of Cancer, May 15th: It’s Personal

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Mars into Cancer coincides with Venus’ Taurus ingress, continuing the (separating) sextile between them. Mars in Cancer is nurturing, moody, protective actions with a domestic edge – family first, even if you’re not fully aware of how family motivates you. As Mars continues to harmonize with Venus (until May 18th) nurturing actions can net you solid evidence (Taurus) of what you want.

Mars in Cancer acts instinctively – emotion trumps logic and motivations are passionate and somewhat childlike. Cancer takes everything personally, so this transit can be quite volatile. If someone loses their temper you can bet it’s because they feel they’ve been attacked on a personal level.

Anger, arousal or initiative are based on primary needs, or the fear that those needs are being denied. Never forget that Cancer is a Cardinal sign, so there can be outbursts of anger or strength when you least expect it. There can also be assertiveness based on the need to remain safe. This is the grip that tightens when you try to pull away – the ferocious hug or the aggressive mother/child.

During this transit, consider the most personal trigger for your motivations. It’s ok if you act on something because of how it makes you feel (comfortable or uncomfortable). You don’t need to explain this to anyone, but self-awareness is helpful (so you don’t become the rampaging child).

Here are the aspects Mars in Cancer will make:

  • May 18th: trine Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (1 deg)

  • May 22nd: sextile Uranus in Taurus (4 deg)

  • May 23rd: square Chiron in Aries (5 deg)

  • May 27th: inconjunct Ceres in Sagittarius (7 deg)

  • Jun 1st: square Pallas in Libra (10 deg)

  • Jun 12th: conjunct North Node (17 deg)

  • Jun 14th: trine Neptune in Pisces (18 deg)

  • Jun 14th: opposite Saturn Rx in Capricorn (18 deg)

  • Jun 14th: inconjunct Jupiter Rx in Sagittarius (18 deg)

  • Jun 18th: conjunct Mercury (21 deg)

  • Jun 19th: opposite Pluto Rx in Capricorn (22 deg)

  • Jul 1st: Leo ingress

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