June 2024 finds us continuing the transition from the slow and comfortable pace of Taurus to the swift moving, information-laden skies of Gemini that began in late May. With both benefics now in Gemini with the Sun, our awareness along with the promises of the gifts of the future begin to crystallize. Much of what we observe and learn now with the planetary parade in Gemini will be a teaser trailer for next year’s Uranus ingress into Gemini.
On June 3rd, as Mercury enters Gemini where he is in rulership, our minds can finally catch up with accelerating events. This shift lightens the atmosphere and quickens the pace. Throughout the month, glimpses of the future emerge, with social activity and rapidly flowing information taking center stage. Early ideas that surface now could seed fruitful endeavors for the coming year, as Jupiter continues his expansive journey through the quicksilver sign.
Venus remains in Gemini until June 17th. Her co-presence with Jupiter, both ruling over fairness and governance, brings to mind the Scarlett Johansson debacle with OpenAI. Venuses ingress into Gemini in late May directly opposed her Sun / Ascendent at 1° Sagittarius and classic significations of conflict do not disappoint.
Johansson has become an unlikely folk hero, symbolizing the tension between authenticity and expression in the face of AI and disruptive technology leading to uncertain futures. Essential questions about humanity, consciousness, creativity, intellectual property, and our place amidst rapid technological change will continue to surface as we prepare for the greater activation of the Air Triplicity for the remainder of the decade.
Scarlett Johansson’s OpenAI clash is just the start of legal wrangles over artificial intelligence
Whatever houses Gemini and Virgo correspond to in your personal natal chart, you can expect fast moving developments, new information with the sprinkling of potential for unexpected gifts this month. Book a consultation to find out more.
Mars finishes the tour of his fiery realm of Aries on June 9th, after which projects and activities may take a more slow, languish or stall altogether, as the planet of action begins his 6-week sojourn in Taurus. Global conflicts will likely become entrenched and mired in deadlock at this time. Simultaneously, the Sun in Gemini may reveal to us in greater detail how drone technology is transforming warfare for the 21st century.
Saturn continues its longer, waterlogged slog through Pisces where it will square each planet moving through Gemini, one by one. The hopes and dreams for a better future in the technicolor visions of the future in Gemini run into deeper and potentially disturbing realizations and truths. In the worst case , Saturn and Neptune in Pisces can lead to paralysis as we encounter fatalistic or overly dystopian visions in response to radical change. In the positive, the harvested and curated future visions from the stellium in Gemini and Neptunes co-presence with Saturn, can lend itself to materializing through commitment and hard work.
Key Dates in June:
6/3 – Mercury enters Gemini – its home sign, the realm of the twins comes alive. Here, Gemini curiously pioneers in taxonomy, trade, and titillation. Throughout the month, Mercury will play host to Jupiter, the Sun, Venus, and the Moon. This lively gathering in Gemini promises a banquet of caffeine buzz, technological innovation, gossip, and intellectual curiosity.
6/3 – Venus conjunct the Sun – This marks the point of rebirth for Venus as she bathes in the heart of the Sun. Though, assisted by Mercury hosting in his sign, topics surrounding woman, art, music and other Venusian subjects will likely feel stressed leading up to the Cazimi. We can expect improvement and clarity on emerging Venusian trends as she returns and becomes visible as an evening star in early July.
6/4 – Mercury conjuncts Jupiter in Gemini, updating the expansive planet on the latest in his airy domain. While many details will be shared, Jupiter tends to focus on broad strokes rather than minutiae. Nevertheless, as the greater benefic, Jupiter endeavors to infuse the twins with his traits of cohesion and optimistic expansion throughout his year-long sojourn.
6/6 – New Moon in Gemini (Gemini Stellium) – The new moon in Gemini brings the fast, fizzy stellium to culmination and bakes a multitude of swirling thoughts and ideas into the coming moon cycle.
6/9 – Mars enters Taurus – We can anticipate a deceleration in pace, as previously noted. Mars becomes entranced in a slumbering state throughout June. We may observe a slowdown or stagnation in global conflicts during this period. Now in Venus’s sign, Mars prompts us to seek clues to behind-the-scenes negotiations through Venus’s influence. Keep an eye out for insights into the potential for more peaceful negotiations occurring in clandestine discussions, particularly as Venus reemerges in July.
6/14 – Mercury Cazimi at 23 Gemini – Mercury undergoes his celestial temescal in a very special conjunction with the Sun in his home sign of Gemini. This a perfect to look for singular brilliant insight that can sets the compass for the coming weeks and months ahead.
6/17 – Mercury enters Cancer – Transitioning from Gemini, Mercury in Cancer turns our focus to therapeutic and intuitive realms, blending ideas with emotional insight and allowing our thoughts to penetrate into the dreamtime realms.
6/17 – Venus enters Cancer where she is beautifully dignified by triplicity. Venus in Cancer brings care and attention to projects, crafting deep narratives and assisting in any processes that require the touch of the Muse. She will distribute her gifts quietly until she becomes visible as an evening star next month.
6/17 – Venus conjunct Mercury: The planetary pairing that gives us the Arabic Lot of Found Wealth meet at 0° Cancer. Both planets are fresh from their rebirth in the heart of the Sun. What kind of treasure may we find as we gaze inward towards structures of mind and lattices latent and unfurling in the night sky?
6/21 –Sun enters Cancer – The Summer Solstice aka Cancer ingress of the Sun. Here we find the chart of the remainder of the year. A topic worthy of its own post…..
6/30 – Saturn stations Retrograde – With Gemini’s squares mostly addressed, Saturn’s retrograde invites reflection on boundaries, aging, time management, and dormant areas of life. The next six months will be a period for reviewing and tending to these themes.
Astrological Magic Elections for June 2024 (Pacific Time Zone / USA)
June 7 2024 @ 5:22 AM – 6:35 – Moon conjunct Betelgeuse
June 8 2024 @ 11:23 AM PST- 11:29 AM PST – Mercury in Gemini
June 14 2024 @ 5:27 AM – 6:05 AM – Mercury in Gemini
July 3 2024 @ 3:00 AM – 3:25 AM – Moon / Jupiter conjunct Aldebaran