Aquarius, June 2017

Sweet planet Venus, in Aries, connects with your traditional planetary ruler, Saturn, in Sagittarius, on June 1, creating a solid atmosphere of communication. People will talk about commitment and ways to better understand each other.

Unexpected news arrives when Venus meets your other planetary ruler, Uranus, on June 3—expect to hear unusual things from unusual people! You love the strange and weird, so this will be an especially fun time for you.

Action planet Mars enters nurturing Water sign Cancer on June 4: This is a great time to get organized. Mars is an invigorating energy that will bring you the strength you need to complete some boring-as-hell tasks.

This is also a time to focus on your health and wellness. You'll have extra energy to go to the gym for sure! Perhaps take on a sport that helps you release aggression. Mars is the warrior planet after all!

Love-and-money planet Venus enters down-to-earth Taurus on June 6, bringing good vibes to your home and family life. This is a time to beautify your space and connect with the people you live with. Expect to feel nostalgic as hell.

Also on June 6, communication planet Mercury enters Gemini, delivering news about crushes and other happy topics. Mercury, the planet of the mind, loves to be in intellectual Air sign Gemini, so expect conversations to flow easily and naturally. You'll feel witty and creative.

So far, June is pretty good, right? Well, mid-month is intense, so get ready: The full moon in Sagittarius arrives on June 9, bringing drama to your social life. Full moons are exhausting and emotional—and people will have plenty of feelings to share. Even people you're not especially close to, which is always awkward for you, Aquarius.

This full moon could find you exiting a friend circle—or releasing heavy emotions related to community and relationships, which will connect you closer to those around you. This full moon is in philosophical Fire sign Sagittarius, an energy that's always meditating on the truth. What's your truth, Aquarius? Share it with the people you surround yourself with.

Obstacles arise on June 15 when the Sun opposes Saturn, soon followed by Mercury, also opposing Saturn, on June 18. These will probably be some of the toughest days of the month, so don't plan parties, romantic outings, or important meetings—rejection is in the air, and people generally feel like shit. Stay on top of your responsibilities, and expect no to be the answer to any questions you ask. People's energy is low, and the vibe is pessimistic.

But that doesn't mean you can't privately have hope for the future! On June 18, the Sun, in Gemini, connects with rebel planet Uranus, in Aries, delivering unexpected, and likely helpful, information. A flash of insight could arrive to help you put the pieces of a difficult puzzle together—just know that, if you share your findings, people might not be as enthusiastic as you are.

Perhaps wait until June 20, when communication planet Mercury connects with Uranus, to share the news! That should certainly be a day to connect with people—Mercury rules the mind, and Uranus is the planet of genius. People will likely be receptive to communicating then, after Saturn's gloomy influence, as lovely Venus will connect with dreamy Neptune too.

The energy shifts on the summer solstice when the Sun enters Cancer on June 20, or 21, if you're on the East Coast. Mercury enters Cancer and meets with the Sun on June 21, activating the sector of your chart that rules your daily routine and your health.

Mars entered Cancer earlier this month, energizing you to get organized and get healthy, but now, even more of your focus will be on your daily work and habits.

The new moon in Cancer on June 23 is a perfect time to kick bad habits and start healthy ones—new moons are all about new beginnings! Consider a new self-care routine. As an Air sign, it can be hard for you to stay grounded in your body, so get a massage, try some yoga, or cook a delicious meal with a friend.

This new moon is also great if you're looking for a new day job, so reach out to companies you're interested in working with. If you're happy where you're working, use this new moon to get reorganized. If you're feeling witchy, cast a spell to help you on the work front!

The month wraps up with communication planet Mercury, in Cancer, opposing the lord of the underworld, Pluto, on June 29. Pluto is shady as hell—but it's also the planet of transformation! Watch out for a manipulative conversation, but be open to seeing things in a new light.

Other people might have more information than you at the end of the month, which is certainly frustrating—you might even run across someone who is trying to keep a secret from you. That's OK. You have secrets of your own, Aquarius! See you in July!