by Lady Deane
Have you been keeping your head down, avoiding the news and just waiting for a glimmer of hope lately? Me too! Between the eclipses, Mercury retrograde and a few other celestial shenanigans that have been going on, things got INTENSE out there for most of us over the past 3 months. But I am happy to report that most of the summer months should usher in some hopeful and uplifting energies.
Mercury's recent retrograde in Gemini was a real doozy, but it ends on June 3rd. And due to the fact that Mercury can take a little time to get back up to speed, the first week of June may still feel a teensy bit sluggish or confusing or stuck...like you're still not quite sure which direction is best. But beginning with the 2nd week things will pick up quickly; and overall June and July have some of the best energies for moving ahead and making your dreams come true for the whole year. Those of you who have been waiting on pins and needles for some news or a message...it arrives in June/July with bells on. Need the “go-ahead” to get to the next level on a personal project, hope or dream? Permission granted, doors open, and answers are now forthcoming. I'm not saying that ALL news will be good news, but Yea or Nay it will at least free you up to make new choices. And that's better than being stuck in limbo any day of the week.
Think of June and July as a brief but spectacular window in which to accomplish stuff. And not just any stuff but the stuff you really want! This is exciting stuff. And if you spent April or May patiently taking care of problems, troubleshooting, completing paperwork or any other boring, tedious requirements....well you people get bonus points now and can make even more fantastic progress towards your dreams.
Think of yourself as a Tiger and your goals as your prey. Yes, I'm referencing the Chinese New Year now, but whatever gets the point across (2022 is the Year of the Tiger). For much of the year the Tiger is in “stalking” mode...he plots, he plans, he tracks, but then mostly he WAITS. He waits for perfect timing. This summer represents that perfect time to strike. Get ready to go for whatever gives you the feel-goods. Then, when you do finally get to pounce, you're likely to bring home dinner. Hey, if you're a Tiger, that's a good day.
The Summer Solstice is cast for June 21st...the day the Sun transits into the sign of Cancer: mom, home, apple pie, yadda, yadda, yadda. Family, friends, security are all favored during this time. It also features a Pluto/Venus trine and a Moon/Jupiter conjunction. The Moon represents our emotional happiness and when it pairs up with Jupiter we feel good! It makes us determined to cut loose and have some fun (which, for many of us, is long over-due). This summer, the energy supports expressing our unique talents or abilities (or telling people how we really feel—speak your truth). It makes us want to just plain enjoy life. We will share emotion and good times, as well as our personal joys, freely with others now. It expands the desire to travel and see the sights—on both an inner and an outer landscape. And we grow spiritually.
Those of you vacationing this summer or just getting out and about again, good for you! But you'll need to either put the 9-to-5 on hold or just figure out a fun way to combine business with pleasure. Because while the energy is good for accomplishment and moving ahead on personal goals, it's also especially ripe for having fun/finding the joy! Leave the paperwork and drudgery at home. Saturn will be retrograding from June 4th clear thru to October 23rd, which tends to push work behind the scenes or just makes it take a back seat to some relaxation. Plan to take a breather. And you workaholics out there can just stop your whining right now. There's more to life than work. And anyway, a break from routine will do you good. You want to work yourself into an early grave? OK, it's your funeral as they say, but at least wait until later this year.
Because the fall and winter months may bring in a wrinkle or two. For instance, from October 22nd thru November 24th Jupiter will retrograde. Jupiter generally brings with it a positive, optimistic energy that promotes confidence, luck and prosperity. It usually expands creativity, travel, and a sense of spiritual growth. But when it retrogrades we need to be cautious with both overconfidence and overspending. Reigning in extravagance is what I recommend for the fall and winter months. Also, educational goals may get sidetracked, delayed or changed when Jupiter retros.
But that's a story for another day. Until then, it should be a relatively smooth ride for most of us. So, for right now, get out there and spend the summer having fun and making your dreams come true. Don't make me get on my broom and come visit you (because I will).
Dance on, people. While the night is young and the music still plays. : 0 )