Leo, June 2016

Your ruling planet is the Sun, but June is filled with cloudy days (metaphorically—I'm not a meteorologist). Foggy, dreamy Neptune, the planet of illusion and delusion, is really acting up this month. Will you be able to make your way through the haze? I'm sure you will—you Leos are so pushy that a little bit of confusion won't stop you from getting where you need to go. Besides, you have this handy horoscope to help guide you!

The hazy Neptune vibes kick in early, on June 1, when the Sun in Gemini squares Neptune in Pisces. Your social obligations are exhausting you, and you're even feeling deflated in your more intimate relationships.

You're a very proactive person, and knowing what you can do in order to move things forward brings you a sense of calm; however, there isn't much you can do today except meditate and accept the current state of things, no matter how disappointed you may feel.

Neptune rules dreams and fantasy, so it getting hit by the Sun, the spotlight of the zodiac, can bring disappointment. When these two planets meet, you see things as they really are. It is like walking into a nightclub at 1 PM when all the lights are on: The glamour is gone, and you're able to notice all the chipped paint and dirty carpets. It sucks, and this vibe is one you may experience today and throughout the month.

On June 3, Venus also squares Neptune, and Venus and the Sun both oppose taskmaster Saturn. This is a big day for figuring out boundaries in your relationships; however, some mysteries around deep, intimate issues will still need untangling. People will feel the need to have their space today, but some weepy, sensitive feelings are also in the air—today probably isn't the best day to plan a date!

The new moon in Gemini on June 4 will create a new beginning in your social life, but watch out for people who feel like they're not getting enough from you or people who make you feel like you're not cool enough to "sit with them," due to the Sun and Venus in Gemini squaring Jupiter in picky Virgo.

On June 6, the Sun meets Venus, and you'll be feeling more like your lovely Leo self: confident, creative, and charming! Spoil yourself today. Venus, the planet of love, beauty, and money, is giving you her blessing—and things will be especially lovely if you invite a friend, since this astrological transit will be lighting up the sector of your chart that rules community!

Mercury enters Gemini on June 12, bringing more focus to your social life. Mercury is the planet of information and communication, so this is a great time for networking. Last month's Mercury retrograde in Taurus caused you to feel a little behind in the realm of career or meeting the "right people," but Mercury in Gemini will make sure to connect you to the right crowd!

Also on this day, Venus sextiles (one of the most helpful astrological aspects) wild Uranus in fellow Fire sign Aries, which will be wonderful for you feeling inspired, learning new things, and going to new places. An unexpected trip could come your way, a random book about a topic you've been eager to learn about could fall on your lap, or a chance meeting with the right person could get you some excellent opportunities.

More random, exciting things come your way on June 14 when the Sun also sextiles Uranus! Uranus is an electric, wild energy; it can fry you on a bad day, but when it's working well with the other planets, it can inspire genius and excitement.

Neptune causes more commotion mid-month. It goes retrograde in Pisces on June 13—which will boost your intuition and sensitivity—and it squares strict, uptight Saturn on June 17. Saturn is all about boundaries, while Neptune likes to dissolve them. This square can feel totally unproductive. However, its purpose is to show you what's not real: your fantasies, your logical assumptions, and the things you've taken for granted all along.

At first this transit can feel very disappointing, but it can also be very freeing. You'll definitely feel it play out in your love life! Also expect some intensity from this transit to manifest around the people and places you like to unwind or have fun—things will suddenly get much deeper than just having a cocktail at the pool or doodling in the park.

It's also worth noting, through all this Neptune haze, to watch out for liars and for paranoia— find ways to stay grounded, and keep trusty friends close by for second opinions.

Also on June 17, sexy Venus enters mysterious, psychic Water sign Cancer. Expect a boost in your intuition as well as a deeper desire to have more privacy around your love life. You might be a showoff, Leo, but at this time you won't be into everyone knowing your business!

On June 20, the Sun enters Cancer and brings the full moon in Sagittarius. This is a big full moon for you around hammering out a better work/life balance for yourself, as well as for breaking bad habits and getting serious about your health. Sagittarius is all about your vision of success, and you won't get it if your schedule is causing you to burn out or if you're not taking care of yourself.

This full moon does bring some obstacles and confusion, due to chatty Mercury getting shut down by grump Saturn (expect to hear no's a lot during this Full Moon) and Mercury squaring Neptune, possibly bringing some misunderstandings and messing with your internal bullshit detector.

To use this planetary energy in a productive way, approach conversations maturely and thoughtfully, and keep your expectations in check. Try not to communicate by using metaphors or theoretical ideas—focus on facts instead. Full moons often bring clarity, but it could take a few days for this one to show you the full picture.

The good vibes will flow on June 26 when the planet of good luck and expansions, Jupiter, connects with power planet Pluto in Capricorn, bringing you plenty of support around changes you want to make, both to your finances and daily responsibilities (new job? less work?), as well as in terms of feeling healthy and appreciated for your talents. Yay!

Also on June 26, Mercury sextiles Uranus, bringing more excitement and chance to shake things up. You're not a big fan of change—because you're an energetic Fire sign, people forget how freaked out you Leos are of change—but the surprises and changes that will arrive thanks to Uranus this month will feel like upgrades, not nuisances.

As with the Venus and Sun sextiles to Uranus earlier this month, watch how this transit will play out in your social life, and especially be on the lookout for calls and messages, being that Mercury rules communication.

On June 29, chatty, logical Mercury enters psychic, emotional Water sign Cancer and activates a very private, intuitive sector of your chart. Pay close attention to messages that show up in your dreams, and find ways to process your feelings—perhaps through journaling or talking to a counselor.

Also on June 29, Mars finally goes direct in Scorpio after being retrograde since April 17! Mars retrograde has been a total drag, creating a cranky, confrontational energy. You would have especially felt this play out around your home, family, roommates, and personal life. As much as you adore the spotlight, you do need a safe space to hide out—and now that Mars is going direct, you can move forward around these themes!

June's vibe is a little dazed, and you'll end many days feeling perplexed, Leo. But plenty of surprises will also come your way, and perhaps you can deal with a little uncertainty so long as you're not bored? See you in July!