July 7th to 13th, 2014

Monday: Scorpio Moon

The Moon and Saturn in Scorpio is a monthly occurrence. Revisiting business and challenges, related health, addictions or compulsive feelings, old injuries, anything related to older relatives or people you're responsible for, and dealing with authority figures is in today's forecast. The process may linger into tomorrow. It can be truly worth facing these challenges since Saturn is moving direct on the 20th and this is a good time to form a plan, go back and get wise advice or additional information to help with a decision. Relationship status changes are in the personal realm too, especially for Gemini, Aquarius, Sagittarius and Leo though all signs may be included. Venus sextile Uranus leads to flirtations and also to news about couples and partners. Announcements may be startling or very happy, but tend to come by surprise.  The Scorpio Moon is harmonious with the Sun, Pluto and Neptune. Creative impulses arise! This may also be good for business plans and investing.  Tonight has some heavy or serious energy. Be intentional. Something you think is funny or exciting may not hit other people the same way. Don't be surprised if there's a grim face or two in the crowd or pressure to perform or finish important tasks asap.  Today's color is black.

Tuesday: Sun square Uranus and trine Saturn

Tuesday is very much a continuation of Monday. The tide is rolling in toward a Saturday Full Moon too. Be deliberate, conscious and conscientious for best and smoothest times. The boss or parents and other people you answer too may be more demanding than usual. The Cancer Sun and Jupiter are dominant forces with this Scorpio Moon. They work together to bring up strong, sentimental, nurturing and maybe also defensive or protective feelings and actions.   We'll go all out to protect what we care about.  One effect of the Sun square to Uranus is developing news about relationships, family changes, and leaving or returning home.  Now that Mercury is direct, decisions that were on hold may be made more readily, contributing to announcements and movements. Progress for one person can be sad or detrimental to another. Mixed feelings will prevail today and tonight.  The Moon is void of course from 6:32 pm to 9:24 pm EDT and then scoots into Sagittarius. Trying to escape obligations and responsibilities may be tempting tonight and tomorrow. Tonight, Saturn says that's not a wise idea since you'll pay later.  Tomorrow, wanderlust will be strong so consider that tonight and form a plan (or wing it since the Moon is in Sag and we don't follow through with plans so well). Today's color is red.

Wednesday: Sagittarius Moon

The Moon and Neptune square in mutable signs, Sagittarius and Pisces. Getting a commitment or agreement made is unlikely. We'll want to go our own way and forgetting or ignoring what's on the calendar is common with these signs involved. It's a good vacation day. Escape the usual routine or surroundings.  Get lost in your own creative or personal work. Take the ferry or ride a horse (for example!). Let go of expectations and try not to nag. It won't get you far today.  The Full Moon is looming so you might be pressured about a deadline. Try to carve out time for that as well as some time to float, wander or fly. No shows might be a problem. Improvisation is called for. Today's color is light blue.

Thursday: Sagittarius Moon

Full Moon warmup is here by now. The Full Moon in Capricorn has some challenging aspects, however, it's a strong Moon for building and strengthening. What can you do to reinforce the weak spots? Line up support for yourself or your plans. It's a business like Full Moon and you want to show tangible results even if they're not completions. Mercury retrograde, and Saturn too, have imposed delays and new information or people stepping in now can lead to better and more expedient process.  Make your best efforts and let someone know if the job can't be completely done but it's in the works and moving at a good pace, finally. The Sagittarius Moon is good for exploring ideas, places and potential plans. Mars in Libra favors truth and justice today. Make a legal agreement or have a conversation about what's fair and fits your philosophy of life. Be true to yourself.  Venus and Mercury both oppose the Moon and I suspect many of us will be facing trust and honesty issues. In relationships, especially Gemini and Sagittarius and secondarily Aquarius, Leo, Libra and Aries have conversations that lead to the core of the matter.  Finalizing decisions is one result.  The Moon is void of course from 8:19 pm to 11:24 pm EDT and then moves to Capricorn, this month's Full Moon sign. Today's color is navy blue.

Friday: Capricorn Moon

The Moon aligns with Neptune in Pisces and meets Pluto in a monthly cycle. Combine structure and discipline with out of the box thinking. It's a business day, either personal or work. Deal with personal situations practically and take drama or unproductive emotion out of the mix. Look at a situation and problem solve realistically.  Make effort to start, finish or show significant progress. Doers and dreamers can work well together on a day like this. Team up with someone who has a different style or approach.  Due dates must be honored or explanations should be given. Don't let the weekend pass by without an honest answer or face to face meeting if that applies to you. Pluto brings up deep or past things for another pass. Face it and put it to rest if possible. This is a recurring chance, but during Full Moon a resolution makes sense. Make it a sensible one. It's not really a party Friday night. Stay close to your comfort zones. The Moon is exactly Full early tomorrow morning so consider this Full Moon night. Today's color is green.

Saturday: Capricorn Full Moon square Uranus and Mars

Do what makes you feel most grounded and stable during this Full Moon weekend. People may be confrontational, which is not always bad but can lead to arguments or worse.  Use your instincts about what to bring up or leave alone.  If in doubt, maybe let this weekend pass by without aggravating any person or situation. It's kind of a bees nest so decide if you can deal without getting stung or swarmed.  Think back to Christmas/New Years and even to the 4th of July and see how things from those times are at work now. Use good judgement. Mars insists we play fair. Uranus is the catalyst for new news, some of which will produce anxiety or reactions.  Jupiter is across the zodiac with a final impact in Cancer for growth and healing, particularly for Cancer and in families. But it's not a piece of cake. It's a good day to bake a cake though! And it's a great day for physical exercise yet we must not overdo! This is the Full Moon of teeth and bones. Protect them. Know your limits. Do business fairly. The Moon is briefly void of course from 9:56 to 11:07 pm EDT. Today's color is white.

Sunday: Aquarius Moon

The Moon is in Aquarius. The vision and stability this Moon sign provides is positive for moving from the Full Moon phase, slowly. A sense of community is important today and tomorrow. Mercury moves back to Cancer where the retrograde phase in June started. Mercury is direct and revising, changing, cleaning up, and clearing up confusion is in the 4cast all week long. Getting things back on course and seeing progress is the goal. Venus and Mars align happily in Gemini and Libra. This is a social, extroverted influence. Love and friendship are both favored. Gemini, Libra, Aries, Sagittarius, Aquarius and Leo may feel the effects most, but it's good generally for improving and enjoying the people around you! Today's color is turquoise.

June 9th to 15th, 2014

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Monday: Scorpio Moon

The Moon moves into Scorpio at 6:38 am EDT. Mercury retrograde in Cancer and Neptune are in harmony with the Moon. Over the next couple of days it's natural to feel sentimental, romantic, or even experience some melancholy. If regrets come up, decide if there's anything you can do about them now or not. Mercury retrograde is often a time we seek reconciliation or forgiveness. Move into those areas tenderly and without commitment. Try something on for size and decide if the relationship truly suits you once the retrograde is over, in July.  Creativity soars under these aspects. Channel emotion into art and music, journaling or redesign of your space.  Today's color is indigo blue.

Tuesday: Scorpio Moon opposes Venus

The Moon is opposite Venus, the planet of love. In relationships, this intensifies strong feelings from passion to envy.  Try to stay on the positive side of things. In disagreements or conflicts in relationship, assure others of your loyalty or fidelity for best results.  Energy in fixed signs Taurus and Scorpio, including Saturn, increase stubbornness and it might be hard to get out of a stuck way of thinking or approaching problems.  Think differently rather than try the old way that hasn't been successful. During Mercury retrograde, try things out without permanent plans. As long as it's not an enormous risk, go about something completely differently. For example, if a certain relationship (even at work) is always very tense and serious, try humor.  If you always help and give and become overextended, create more time for yourself and less work by declining this time. Maybe you can find someone else to pitch in or offer an alternate plan for another time.  Saturn meets the Moon and this can have a heavy influence. Saturn rules the bones so old injuries or scars may be more obvious. Take good care of yourself today.  At 10:21 pm the Moon is void of course until 11:23 am Wednesday. Wear maroon (any darker shades of red will do).

Wednesday: Sagittarius Moon

The Moon is void of course until 11:23 am and those hours are best for personal time and routine tasks. People may be preoccupied. Try not to misunderstand if someone seems to not have time or attention for you this morning.  The Sagittarius Moon shifts things into travel and movement mode! There are no major angles with planets or the Sun, but Mercury is calling us back to familiar places or out to the road even if there's no clear destination in mind.  Pick up a good book, pursue a new interest or a former hobby, and have a spirit of adventure.  With Mercury retrograde in Cancer, revisiting family business may be necessary. See something with new eyes today. We are warming up for a Friday Full Moon. Wear purple.

Thursday: Sagittarius Full Moon

Fiery energy all around as the Moon interacts with Uranus in Aries and Mars in Libra and the Moon is Full at 12:11 am tomorrow (so essentially, tonight). Things and people may seem to move fast, be unpredictable and ever changing.  Explore alternative approaches or ways of solving problems. Unusual ideas may be appealing. One thing you may notice today is that people may be unrealistic or act too quickly without enough information.  Some freedom will be appreciated, whether it's in the manner of doing things or some getaway time.  Not everyone is likely to show up for whatever reason or even unannounced.  Gemini, this is a relationship Full Moon. Aquarius, friendship and love are two Full Moon words for you! Sagittarius, an important personal priority is highlighted though these things may require patience or much effort now.  Venus and Saturn oppose tonight in Taurus/Scorpio and some recurrent vibes from the last Full Moon might be felt in long term relationships especially for those two signs, Cancer and Capricorn. Today's color is yellow.

Friday: Full Moon

The Full Moon in Sagittarius happens at 12:11 am exactly. The Moon is void of course as most of us begin the day, Venus is opposite Saturn and the Moon is opposite Mercury too. It might seem like lots of things are pending and stirred up. The Moon moves to Capricorn at 1:04 pm EDT and opposes Mercury retrograde this afternoon. Cancer and Capricorn get a blast from the past that is likely related to significant other or something very personal. Full Moon time leads to peaks and conclusions. Mercury retrograde may delay final resolutions this month though. Some relationships may take a break, some may find freedom to do something different without splitting up or taking time off. Sagittarius is a sign of movement, and travels will be appealing now.  It might even seem like no one is staying in one place long enough for a solid conversation. There's an elusive quality that may be exaggerated right now.  Capricorn Moon begins the weekend and can help ground us some, but Mars is approaching a square to Pluto which tends to flare up recurring patterns and problems that haven't been resolved. Today's color is white.

Saturday: Capricorn Moon

The Moon begins to wane. Ground in work, repairs, improvements, especially around home and business. Get back to unfinished projects. Keep spending minimal. Leave the right to change your mind. Take a practical and organized approach in both personal and work situations. Relax socially. Nothing too crazy today. Recharge. Black.

Sunday: Aquarius Moon 

The Moon moves into Aquarius at 1:27 pm. Aquarius is a thinker and during Aquarius Moon time, looking for inventive approaches is favored. Aquarius is ruled by Uranus, the planet responsible for breaking things down to recreate or rebuild differently. There are no major aspects from other planets today once the Moon is in Aquarius. It’s a good day to consider whether things need to be scaled down or expanded upon. Are you going to one extreme or the other? If so, finding some middle ground may ease any situation that’s seems imbalanced. Aquarius is the sign of community and good friends. It’s a social day and large gatherings may be appealing. Turquoise blue is today’s color.

Weekly Astrology July 8th to 14th, 2013

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 Monday: New Moon in Cancer, Saturn Direct

 It's a significant day of summer as Saturn stations direct in Scorpio at 1:12 am ET. This can free some blocked and stubborn energy in Scorpio. Compulsions can be easier to break and patterns change more readily. Be clear about what's holding things up or with someone who tries to have power or a hold over you. Saturn rules Capricorn, maturity, ambition, authority, the elderly and karma. We finally learn lessons that have been staring us in the ace or that we didn't want to believe. Scorpio rules sexuality and aspects of medicine like surgeries. Any of these matters can reach turning points more easily now. The New Moon in Cancer at 3:14 am meets Mercury retrograde. The past surfaces. A chance to resolve something, even temporarily, comes. Letting go of the past in favor of a new, more emotionally healthy, direction is a good way to use this New Moon energy. Astrologically this is like Mother's Day too, and connecting with the mother figures in our lives is well timed. Ask questions and clarify to avoid any Mercury retrograde misunderstandings today. See friends, especially the ones you have to travel to or make time for infrequently. Enjoy a trip down memory lane in some way, but keep it positive and friendly. Release a grudge or emotional habit. Define personal priorities. Put a stop to someone else's obsessive or begrudging behavior with a newly defined boundary. Try going down a new road, even in a familiar place. All of this goes especially for Cancer, Capricorn and Scorpio. The Moon is void of course from 7:44 am on. White is today's color.

 Tuesday: Leo Moon

 The Moon moves into Leo at 6:48 am. If yesterday wasn't very productive or felt sluggish, today should provide contrast and a new chance to make things happen. The Leo Moon is optimistic yet also in problem solving mode, square to Saturn in Scorpio. We're more likely to go at tough, long term problems with tenacity and a get it done attitude. The Cancer Sun meets Mercury for another strong retrograde influence, mainly in the form of getting back in touch with people we care about. A visit to someone or some place you used to know or go is in harmony with this conjunction today. Connecting over the past is likely. The key is to make that about good feelings and time, not grudges or negativity. Today's color is purple.

 Wednesday: Leo Moon

 Today leans a bit toward the dramatic side and events while the Moon and Uranus align can be surprising and wild. The Leo Moon loves a good show and tends to be generous and expressive, while Uranus in Aries means never a dull moment. Some news will involve relationship status, especially in Leo, Aquarius, and Aries worlds. Getting back together happens during retrogrades sometimes. Who's with who now may be a big topic today. Couples find reason to celebrate if in love as the Moon meets Venus. Celebrations, surprises, and adventures are in the forecast today. Keep in mind some of this can put off those not in celebratory mode or those who need time to adjust to change. Today's color is orange.

Thursday: Leo to Virgo Moon

The Moon is in Leo, sign of children, teaching and performing, until 6:12 pm.  The Leo Moon is good for most any kind of business today and is in harmony with Mars for taking action. We're propelled by Monday's New Moon yet Mercury is still retrograde so try things out, regroup after the 20th to determine more permanent plans. Some of what we undertake now we'll change our minds or tactics on later.  It's a good day to go over material and refresh your memory.  The Virgo Moon moves in for evening and is also good for memorizing, rehearsing, and going over more detailed information.  Tonight improve your work or workout ethic.  Today's color is brown.

Friday: Virgo Moon

The Virgo Moon is aligned with Saturn, Jupiter and Pluto for work ethic and moves surrounding growth, expansion, prosperity, and organization.  Mercury is retrograde so be meticulous with information and details whole continuing to forge ahead carefully with plans now.  Take slow steps and have someone edit or double check work.  With Saturn now direct, see progress coming where none was to be seen last week.  This is good news for people trying to sell houses or businesses or make progress with health care, things related to elderly relatives, and investments among other things.  Be organized and clear with your communications and make sure you're understood.  Neptune could fog our better judgement from Pisces yet gives us the motivation to stop and relax too. Tonight can be romantic and fun for simple pleasures.  Today's color is indigo.

Saturday: Virgo Moon, Mars in Cancer

Mars is a fish out of water in Cancer from today until August 27th.  This increases tendencies to be passive aggressive, moody and confront in emotional outbursts when emotions overflow.  On the positive side, Mars will be in harmony with Saturn, Jupiter and Neptune this month and that can aid in taking action creatively and help break through stuck points.  If you're happily sitting on the fence, not moving on things, and you're a Cancer or Cancer rising, Mars will aggravate things to the point where you must make a move.  Mercury is retrograde in Cancer too, for another week, so be satisfied with steady, measured progress or planning rather than taking immediate action unti after the 20th.  The Moon in Virgo is void of course from 11:26 am to 3:41 am ET tomorrow.  Do chores, simple routine work or have a leisurely day.  It's best not to attempt difficult tasks or problem solving since it may just take longer than usual. Information and directions have missing pieces today.  The Moon works with Mercury retrograde and the Sun so our social interactions and attitudes are likely to be good as long as there's not too much pressure in what you're doing.  Today's color is navy blue.

Sunday: Libra Moon

The Libra Moon moves in and squares Mars, Jupiter and Pluto. Today we look for some kind of harmony amidst recurring issues.  Try to see another perspective on a problem.  Collaborate and be willing to listen and try someone else's way with the option of going back to your own if you want to.  Family, home, partnership, and old issues are what's surfacing.  Balance might seem hard to achieve and today is about setting the stage for that with conversations and mediations that could lead in the right direction over time.  Mercury is retrograde so seek temporary solutions and revisit them in a week or two to see if revisions are needed.  Today's color is lavender.

Weekly Astrology July 1st to 8th, 2013

Monday: Sun opposes Pluto, Venus square Saturn

 Venus newly in Leo squares Saturn in Scorpio on the same day the Sun opposes Pluto. The contrast between light and dark is strong today. There's Sun and Leo energy battling it out with Pluto, Scorpio's ruler, and the depressive or suppressive pull of Saturn. It can impact us in many ways one being that things are harder to take care of and at least appear more complex at the moment. Saturn will be direct on the 8th, helping things open up more. For today you might have to accept a stalemate or walk away from a stubborn problem. Relationship is one area of contention since it's Venus involved. The Sun and Pluto opposite with Mercury retrograde nearby will be evident in past issues that come up again. Some may act overly ambitious or take actions that require more time and better judgement. Go slow right now and try not to push emotional buttons or force issues. The Moon is also void of course adding to the lack of best judgement. At 5:43 pm the Moon moves to Taurus and it may be easier to be practical and grounded. The Moon and Jupiter align and it's a good night to work in the garden, be outside, cook a big dinner and find optimism and ways to work things out for now. Today's color is gold.

 Tuesday: Moon opposes Saturn

 The Saturn influence is at work again, today in an opposition. Saturn is retrograde in Scorpio and issues around the elderly, legacies and wills, and business deals come up yet are likely to be on hold or delayed. News about such things may only be frustrating today, but the 8th is the date to watch for when Saturn's business begins to move forward again. The Moon opposite Saturn manifests in Taurus long term relationships, Leo home and family life or career plans, Libra and Aries financial matters and Capricorn's ability to relax and have fun. Agreeing to reconvene on such things in a week or so may be a better idea than pushing for decisions and answers today. The Taurus Moon engages with other planets too and works well with the Cancer Sun so by tonight relaxation may be easier to come by. Avoid a power struggle today. People are likely to be stubborn. Today's color is green.

 Wednesday: Mercury retrograde sextile the Moon

 The Moon in harmony with Mercury retrograde in Cancer makes this a big day of reconnections and reunions. Aries and Taurus experience this with family and it's a day where some will forgive and forget past differences. Capricorn may experience this in long term relationships. Cancer is very likely to get back in touch with or spend time with old friends. For everyone there's a sentimental feeling in the air. Go back to places you love and be with people you've known for a long time. It's also a good day for working outside and beautifying home and garden. Wear blue today.

 Thursday: Gemini Moon, Sun square Uranus

 The Moon is in Gemini, sign of short trips, brothers, sisters and cousins. Today is set up to be busy, full of movement, travel and communication. The mind will be busy too. Outlets are needed for mental energy and that can include good conversations, stories, humor, or time spent writing or in other forms of self expression. Create a photo journal or blog today if you're not celebrating the holiday with others (USA July 4th). The Sun in Cancer and Uranus in Aries do create some tension around unexpected changes and news, likely between family members or about home due to the Cancer placement. Unpredictable behavior and unusual changes are two ways we could see this square manifest. People will resist authority. The main idea with this square is do not take unnecessary risks with explosives or fire (Uranus in Aries) or with hurting feelings (Cancer). Play on the safe side today in every way. Keep it all in fun under the entertainment loving Gemini Moon. At night, the Moon and Venus combine for festivities and romance and it's a good date night if you're out being social. Today's color is white.

 Friday: Gemini Moon

 The Gemini Moon in harmony with Uranus is full of ideas and plans. Spontaneous road trips and visits are favored. Work is energized too, particularly your own personal projects and priorities. Dive into something you're excited about today. Get others together for brainstorming sessions and weed out the best ideas another time. Make lists of priorities. Otherwise just focus on fun! Letting cares go and just enjoying works well with this Gemini Moon. It's another productive day for writers and creative minds. The original and unusual will attract our attention. Today's color is yellow.

Saturday: Cancer Moon conjunct Jupiter and Mars

 The Moon meets Mars first, in Gemini at 8:30 am ET and then begins hours void of course. Choose words very carefully this morning especially with Mercury retrograde. Avoid old issues, bringing up the past, and too much criticism. The mind is likely to be busy and possibly preoccupied. There's an edge to the day so tred lightly and take care of simple things. It's a social day, good for get togethers as long as the mood can be kept light. The Moon moves to Cancer at 6:14 pm and meets Jupiter in the sign of home, family and our feelings. Jupiter is a booster shot of a planet and we can be more resilient, creative, and optimistic even if faced with challenges. Open up to another way of thinking tonight. Expand your ideas and possibilities. With Jupiter in Cancer we examine the way we live and make improvements upon where we live. Home is very important this year. Improve a relationship with someone you live with tonight, especially Aries and Cancer. Capricorn, Cancer, and Aries, you may decide to move in with a lover/partner soon or be entering that now. With Mercury retrograde, give each other time to adjust and save long term lease agreements for after July 20th if possible. Gemini, you could find this month more profitable than usual. Today's color is light blue.

 Sunday: Cancer Moon

 This is the eve of the New Moon and there are plenty of planetary aspects keeping us hopping. Reconsidering things and getting ready for changes is highly likely, yet with Mercury and Saturn retrograde, things will shift again. Make temporary plans, see how you feel tomorrow and again after July 20th when Mercury retrograde is done. Saturn will station direct tomorrow and that should free up some energy and remove a roadblock in some situations. Move carefully though and with good advice. It's a good day to reminisce, review, prepare, repair, and focus on home. Make decisions that are temporary or begin something on a trial basis soon, with room to change your mind. Be nurturing and go easy during this very "feeling" Cancer time of year. Creative process is favored. The one impulsive spot in the zodiac relates to love and relationship as Venus in Leo and Uranus in Aries combine for spontaneous love affairs, relationship status changes and news about who's with who now. It's a fun trine yet it stirs the rumor mill. Love, adventure and surprise are in the forecast for Leo, Aquarius, Libra & Aries who make dates or have relationship news to share today. Pink is today's color.

Weekly Astrology June 24th to June 30th, 2013

 Monday: Capricorn Moon opposes Mercury & Venus

Significant movements and events in the zodiac stack up this week. Today we're still in the Full Moon zone, and the Capricorn Moon, one of authority figures and our elders, opposes Mercury and Venus. Points of contention & matters for debate need to be prioritized and confronted.  Decisions that have been impending can wait no longer and you may feel pressured to give a final answer.  The elders in the family, the matriarchs and patriarchs are likely to be in focus or playing a major role in our lives. Bosses and managers may also be putting on the heat or feeling it themselves and like the domino effect, everyone is impacted.  Do try to reach agreements today while keeping Mercury's role in mind. The planet will retrace today's path just days ahead and you may change your mind and your perspective, particularly in Cancer ruled family matters.  Agreeing to something temporary and reviewing it in a month is most advisable.  Take care of the body, of medical conditions and things you think should be checked out too.  Tonight, settle something, find peace with someone and realize we can't all see the world the same way. Find a way to coexist where everyone is agreeable and things can be managed. Even where the emotional connection is fragile or approaches are drastically different, the Capricorn Moon helps us live practically. The Moon is void of course from 10:24 pm until 3:27 am. Today's color is green.

Tuesday: Aquarius Moon

The Moon is waning in Aquarius square to Saturn. Today has a strong persistent or stubborn streak.  You can use this to advantage if you know it's worth it to stand up for what you believe. Also though, it will be difficult to get someone to change their mind or compromise ideals.  Pick your battles and discussions carefully and make sure it's worth it.  The Moon and Uranus add a very inventive, unusual flair to the day. Brand new ideas grab our attention. Work with brainstorming and weed out to find the best stuff! There's a combination of discriminating and open minded energy that makes for a unique outlook today.  Be open to the new. Commit only with your own terms since Mercury retrograde is about to begin and old information and previous relationships and business may come into play in the days ahead. Have vision while remaining patient and willing to see how things develop.  Jupiter moves to Cancer for a year long stay.  Jupiter in Cancer is nurturing and good for gestating new things, from ideas to babies! This is an exalted and fertile spot for the planet of worldly travels and wisdom. It calls us "home" and adds to feelings of patriotism, knowledge and growth in the area of food, and likely boosts the real estate market in the year ahead.  Today's color is turquoise.

Wednesday: Sun trines and Mercury retrograde

The Sun trines Saturn and Neptune. This grand trine has been active already and today we have a peak! In the water signs, this prompts great creativity and helps us give structure to things that could remain nebulous otherwise.  Music, the arts, domestic arts like cooking and gardening are some of the favored areas.  There's also a spiritual current running strong with Neptune in Pisces and we may see this in the form of focus on religion, meditation, yoga, and other metaphysical or spiritual interests.  It's an interesting time with Mercury also beginning the retrograde in Cancer, drawing us inward, activating intuition, memories, dreams, and the subconscious for weeks ahead.  Mercury retrograde is official at 9:08 am. This is a good day to find calm, hide away a bit, do some soul searching, or have a heart to heart talk as long as it's not going to trigger old issues. It's not a good time to make a big, final decision, argue needlessly, travel on a tight schedule, or engage in a very important business transaction.  The forward thinking Aquarius Moon and Mars in Gemini are full of ideas and plans, but the Mercury slowdown is on. Take the weeks from now to the 20th lightly. Take a vacation. Carefully sort through old things you may get rid of and attend to emotional business that's unfinished with an open mind and no one set expectation. Today's color is blue.

Thursday: Moon in Pisces, Venus in Leo, Mercury retrograde in Cancer

This eventful week in the zodiac continues as Venus, planet of love and harmony, moves to expressive and outgoing Leo. It's a beautiful placement for Leos, Aquarius in love and partnership, people who perform and teach, Scorpios who need a career boost, and anyone taking vacation time. Venus in Leo loves leisure, beautiful environments, great arts and performance events, and the sunshine.  The Moon moves to Pisces at 4:32 am, harmonizes with Saturn, the Sun and meets Neptune. All that is spiritual, emotional, metaphysical and water related is enhanced, exaggerated, and draws us in.  Intuition will be very strong! Find what inspires and calls to you. Work with your creative muse. It's almost unfortunate if you have important business type work to do unless it's in a creative field. Financial, sales and marketing may experience hold ups and delays and perhaps for good reason when all is said and done late in July. Patience is important right now and impulsiveness is the enemy unless it's all in fun.  Wear pink.

Friday: Pisces Moon

It's a good day to mellow out if possible. Pisces Moon always loves a relaxed day to do personal things or pursue creative pastimes or work and today even more so since Mercury is retrograde in Cancer.  The Moon and Mercury line up today for reconnections and people suddenly often unexpectedly pop back into our lives.  See who you run into this weekend if it hasn't already happened in the past few days. Virgo and Pisces experience this in friendship and love while Aries and Taurus may be more likely to reunite with family.  For all, going back to childhood and past places we've enjoyed is likely.  Water sports, fishing and boating are ruled by this Pisces, Cancer alignment.  Mars reminds us to do some mental work and today we may be distracted or multitasking if that's the case. The past comes back in many ways. Relax and stay organized with time and things you need to keep track of when the Moon is void of course 8:16 pm on. Today's color is green.

Saturday: Aries Moon

The Aries Moon moves in at 9:07 am and squares Jupiter in Cancer bringing up home and family matters for practical problem solving. Try to keep things simple and not overly emotional today. Charging something with anxiety will make it much harder to handle properly. Remember to use words and actions wisely since Mercury retrograde can create lots of misunderstanding.  Be clear and up front with communications and make sure you've been understood and not misquoted or represented. It's an active, energetic day with the Aries Moon in harmony with Venus in Leo for adventures and fire and air sign relationships are favored.  Leo, you're in your element this time of summer (early this year!) and your enthusiasm can be contagious. Sagittarius, Aries, and Libra easily become part of this party. Aquarius, enjoy relationship time and do something together though if you're single, love and friendship may be forming too!  Games will be fun and competitive. As always with Aries Moon, do keep safety in mind.  Wear red.

Sunday: Aries Moon conjunct Uranus

This may be more challenging that we'd like a Sunday to be as the Aries Moon and Uranus do their monthly work, stirring up controversy, creating excitement at best, and creating the conditions for "incidents" too. Be extra mindful and cautious today. Avoid impulsiveness and anything you don't really need to do or say at this particular time.  The Moon is also square to Sun in Cancer and Pluto in Capricorn and this action in the cardinal signs often indicates power struggles and with the Sun in Cancer, emotional waters that aren't easy to sail. Negotiate carefully.  Pluto always gives a reality check sometimes with information that's been hidden or suppressed and this could relate back to the Full Moon just a few days ago. Today some will ask, "how many times do I have to deal with this?" and the answer is "Until you get it right." Mercury is retrograde so use words very wisely and consider carefully the agreements you make. Today's color is black.

Weekly Astrology June 3rd to June 9th, 2013

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Monday: Mercury in Cancer

The Moon is in Aries and waning so it's a time of releasing and clearing. Clean out what you don't need anymore.  Mercury is active today, forming easy angles with Neptune in Pisces and Saturn in Scorpio.  Business with an emotional tone is activated. For example, family business, issues related to the elderly in our families, and work if we're emotionally attached to it.  It's a good day to get things in writing, document, and express our true feelings in conversation or in writing. The Moon and Uranus meet making it also another days of news and plans that need to be altered as a result.  Tonight, work on organizing and dealing with personal or work related business. Family dinner is also a great option.  Wear blue.

Tuesday: Taurus Moon

The Aries Moon is void of course from 2:09 am to 11:53 am EST. The Moon aligns with Jupiter in Gemini setting us up for success. Get up with a motivated, confident attitude and don't procrastinate! Seize the day on a personal level too as the Moon also works with Venus in Cancer.  It's a great day to work out a permanent plan you're willing to put the effort into.  It's also a good time for commitment in relationship or to a family member.  Taurus Moon values loyalty and security and the Cancer planets keep heart in our decisions and both lean away from impulsive decisions. Act on what's been long considered. Do some final soul searching or ask advice from well trusted friends and allies, then go forward.  Neptune in Pisces adds a creative element to our plans and methods today.  Tonight the Moon opposite Saturn indicates intense negotiations.  If you're willing to yield or compromise enough you can put a long term plan in place now.  The weight of the world is with Saturn in Scorpio so try to lighten up a little and see how to get things done rather than stay convinced you're stuck.  Today's color is green.

Wednesday: Void of Course Moon

The void of course Moon in Taurus begins at 9:25 am EST, and the tone is set early by Mercury and Pluto in harmony from Cancer and Capricorn. Go about business as usual as long as the planning has been done. It's a good day to carry things out when the big decisions have already been made before 9:25 am.  Avoid changing plans or methods without good reason since the void Moon could set judgement off a bit, temporarily.  Stick with the plan, let go of habits and patterns that don't work anymore.  This is the rethinking phase before the New Moon on Saturday.  Line things up for launches and new starts or restarts early next week or this weekend.  Find your sense of accomplishment, talk through anything complex. Simplify and follow through today and tonight. The void Moon lasts all through tomorrow until 11:32 pm and being organized and working from lists and instructions will help keep focus during this time. Wear yellow.

Thursday: Taurus Moon Void of Course

The Moon remains in Taurus until 11:32 pm EST. Stay the course today! Whatever you've decided, moved into, attempted a transition to, or are trying to quit, hold fast to your plan and stay strong with it. The void of course Moon is good for routine, simple work or pleasures, and above all, not letting things distract or divert you from what you set your mind to.  Work through a to do list, keep spending simple, save receipts and duplicate things that could get misplaced.  Outdoor work and hands on building and creating are favored.  It's good to have some relaxation time or a light schedule today.  Tomorrow is very busy in the zodiac and if you suspect that applies to you, plan for it.  Today's color is pink.

Friday: Mercury opposes Pluto, Mars trine Neptune

It's an active day in the zodiac, Venus engages with Neptune and Saturn which might seem a bit extreme in relationships matters. It's a mood swing between these two trines, one about limits and boundaries and the other romantic and charming.  We get a bit of both in personal relationships today.  Be realistic either way since rose colored pictures that aren't real can lead to disappointment. Try to see things at face value and not make them bigger, better or different in your mind's eye.  Mercury opposes Pluto and Mars squares Neptune, and it's very important not to be misled or mislead.  Know exactly the terms you are agreeing to if you're entering a partnership or contract.  Today is full of mixed messages and we may feel that way. The New Moon tomorrow is a time of fresh starts. Gather information and be observant as well as curious today. Ask some questions to inform your next move.  Tonight is about reconsidering and also gathering with people who share your interests.  The Moon is in Gemini. Today's color is blue.

Saturday: New Moon in Gemini

The New Moon in Gemini vibrates with some of last month's eclipse effects.  Making decisions and changes now based on what happened then is likely.  Gemini is the storyteller, thinker and networker in the zodiac. Communicate and express ideas and plans.  The New Moon arrives at 11:56 am EST and launches are timed well and news will be unfolding.  Announcements you didn't expect to make quite yet or receive at this time may come!  Gemini is a sign of movement and things start happening fast.  Explore a new option. For Taurus this could be in business or in regard to a purchase while with Gemini changes are very individual and personal.  Sagittarius sees relationship a new way or moves more into one, and Aquarius is the social butterfly benefiting professionally and in friendship and relationship as well.  Mercury square to Uranus has an element of surprise.  We may be asked for answers or to decide something quickly.  Today's color is white.

Sunday: Cancer Moon

The Moon is void of course in Gemini from 4:29 am to 12:19 pm EST.  The Moon meets Jupiter first thing and the planet of wisdom, opportunity and joy is at play today.  The morning is suited to gatherings and things done on a whim.  Those hours are not well timed for business or promises.  People may forget or run late. The Cancer Moon aligns with Neptune and Saturn today. Those two planets have radically different influences, for example Saturn urges follow though on obligations and doing the responsible thing especially where family is involved.  Neptune fuels the imagination and romance. Go with the one that best matches your plans. Ask for advice from an older family member if you're sorting out New Moon news and deciding which course to follow.  Today's color is light blue.