2016-06 W26: Forecasts for Week 26 of 2016

June 2016 (Mars Out)

Week 26 (W26)

A Full Moon, quickly followed by the Summer Solstice (entry of the Sun into the sign of Cancer as determined by the “tropical zodiac” used by western astrologers) marks our transition (officially) this week form Spring 2016 into Summer 2016.  This is the last full week of June, 2016, and July 2016 starts late next week.

Sunday June 19th

Some time zones feel Mars quincunx Uranus (Scorpio / Aries) on Saturday (yesterday), and we have mentioned it there.  That aspect perfects for PDT (Pacific) and MDT (Mountain) though quite late in the evening for both.  CDT (Central), EDT (Eastern), UK, and EU have the perfection after midnight (early on Sunday).  Everyone feels it on BOTH days.

Quincunx is an aspect that ties two planets together in signs that do not communicate by element (Fire, Earth, Air…

Hello darlings…just a quick note to say, if any of you have swung by recently, you’ll have noticed Following the Joy is having a bit of a rebirth…! Actually, just now, its more like a shedding (though I have mainly moved things rather than deleted, so all the pages that used to be in the menu are now back-dated blog posts in Categories 🙂 it’s all still there 🙂 ) ~ and a (probably temporary) reformatting in order to get my creative juices flowing again; the main reason I’ve been so quiet (mostly with quite a lot of resistance as there is SO much I have wanted to share about my experiences and shifts (colossal) but must just trust it has not been the time) is because I have really needed to let this float and feel into what wants to happen now…

Whatever it is, it is now happening…

Heidy ho!

The SECOND full moon in Sag happens at 5.02am MST on Monday, June 20 (thanks zodiacarts.com for the timezone breakdown!). This is also called the Strawberry Moon, and was known in Europe as the Rose Moon or the Honey Moon (thanks almanac.com!). Much of what applies from my last post is still in effect, but the nuances are nuancier. A couple of key things are different, changing the tone. The last full moon was at 1° Sag, and this one is at 29.33°. The beginning of the sign and the last bit right before it becomes Capricorn. This suggests that we’ve made much headway on those Sag higher truth goals from the last full moon, but there is still work to be done to hone and perfect the energy. We still have to learn what is foreign, what is outside of our experience, we still need to follow…

Full Moon time again, and this time it’s a doozy!

The Moon will be full in Sagittarius (29 degrees) at midday (UK) around the time of the Summer Solstice (Winter for our Southern Hemisphere folks). So two moons in Sag this time. This one is in the critical degree, really enhancing the aspects from last month. The illusions have been presented to us and it is now time to step up to the plate and discern what is true for us. Not to pick and choose what we like and don’t like,  avoiding any awkwardness or discomfort- but what really feels like it rings true. Intuition is key, thank you- Sagittarius!

This is the second full Moon in Sagittarius this year.   When the full Moon visits the same sign twice, it gives us a moment to pause and look more deeply at the energies of the signs involved.   Sun in Gemini and Moon in Sagittarius are about two very different ways we perceive the world. Gemini wants to explore with rational Mercury. Sagittarius has the certainly of Jupiter behind his beliefs. Words, like swords can cut cleanly and find clarity, but they can turn and become double edged. Gemini can be delightfully curious, and articulate or descend into gibberish.   Sagittarius can be philosophical, optimistic, tolerant or rabidly dogmatic and inflexible.

We seem to be in a place where the Moon and Sun offer us the opportunity to look at our mental processes, and, to observe how we listen to each other and to the mental dialogue, which occupies our head.

When…

June 17th, 2016
Venus enters Cancer

Venus, the planet of love and money enters sensitive, emotional and sometimes intense Cancer today…where it will transit until July 12th. In Cancer, Venus is nurturing, protective and self-protective, cautious, and fertile. We are more than ready to open our hearts, but we can wear our emotions on our sleeve. Feelings become more important then ideas now, so we move out of our heads and right at home into our hearts. Our love is demonstrated by showing our loved ones just how much we care.

With Venus in Cancer we may experience many emotional highs and lows in love, due to being more sensitive and impressionable. There’s going to be a lot more romance, and tender moments as we become attached to our love. Cancer in love is dedicated, warm and devoted. So you’ll notice these traits coming out in all the signs of…

There’s now four planets currently in what’s called Retrograde; Saturn, Mars, Pluto, and now Neptune, which just joined the trio earlier in the week. We’re also in what’s called a “Mutable Grand Cross”, which sounds intimidating in itself, and it is a challenging alignment that can cause lots of changes and frustration. And it’s already proven itself over this last week, and it’s effects might last a few more weeks.

So all of this means that our decision making is difficult now. You probably don’t have the clarity needed under these astrological influences to make any major decisions. If you want to handle thingthing with a level head, it might be best to pause things for a few weeks before forging ahead with any plans or ideas. On June 17th, Saturn will make an exact Square to spiritual Neptune both in Retrograde! It’s important to NOT believe everything you hear…

June 17 MOON ENTERS Fiery SAGITTARIUS @ 6:34 pm PDT

to lighten and optimize the mood

o out to a comedy club, get out in nature, go see an interesting lecture about philosophy, quantum physics or Buddhism. 

SATURN SQUARES NEPTUNE – Caught between a rock and a dream

I think BANKSY the street artist is quite a genius. True artists are known for being prophetic His installation last year of DISMALAND a take off on the fantasy too treacly pure virgin princesses and High School Musical with happy ever after bluebirds gone downhill into dreary reality is one way of viewing this square.  

More literally a poor two yer old boy was killed at a Disney park in the U.S. by an alligator a few days ago. Sending condolences to the family.  This is heavy stuff, 

Saturn will rain on your Neptunian pie in the sky parade. 

I blogged…

Sun finishing transit of Gemini and will start Cancer (tropical zodiac) on Monday, June 20, 2016 at 4:22 pm.
Time to be weary of information that doesn’t affect what you want to care about.

All positions at noon, Mountain Time, USA

(Lights)
Moon                    Scorpio @ 26 deg.
Sun                       Gemini @ 27 deg.

(Rocky Midgets)
Mercury             Gemini @ 07 deg.
Venus                 Gemini @ 29 deg.
Mars                    Scorpio @ 24 deg. (Retrograde until June 29th)

(Gas Giants)
Jupiter               Virgo @ 15 deg.
Saturn                 Sagittarius @ 12 deg. (Retrograde until August 13th)
Uranus    …

We have the Moon growing FULL out there.. have you noticed? Although it won’t be exact until the wee hours of Monday morning, it’s beautiful now don’t you think? And yes, It IS in a fire sign (Sagittarius) but just barely. Within a few minutes of being FULL (53 to be exact) she will slip into the Earth sign of Capricorn and we’ll feel a shift in our emotions as they become more grounded. Then in the evening, the Sun moves into the maternal and compassionate sign of Cancer (who is currently hosting Venus) and the energies really shift to something more soothing. Light a candle, look up, and just breathe in the beauty. Happy Full Moon everyone. ♥♥♥ 

Rare Blue Sage Full Moon Solstice June 20

This moon is known as the Strawberry Moon to Native Americans and the ROSE MOON in Europe.  I like the combo of the Blue Rose Moon or roses and sage, smells wonderful..

These are powerful times we’re living in. The movement of the planets and stars, “as above, so below” indicate our interconnection to point out what we need to integrate in the cosmic round of events. 

This is a very rare, very potent synchronistic Blue Full Moon, which occurs at the very last and most critical degree of SAGITTARIUS @ 4:02 am PDT/ 7:02 am EDT/ 11:02 am GMT.

A June Solstice and a Full Moon hasn’t occurred since 1997 and won’t occur again until 2035! This is a big occasion to mark. There is nothing really inherently woo-woo about a Blue Moon, it is simply two consecutive Full Moon’s…

View Earth from Mars

Mars reaches station degree at 23 Scorpio (tropical zodiac).  Check charts for your energy close to 23 degrees for a heads up on whether you will be hurt by or helped by the Mars station.  Mars starts direct on June 29th.
Time to get ready to confront the poison in our life.

All positions at noon, Mountain Time, USA

(Lights)
Moon                    Sagittarius @08 deg.
Sun                       Gemini @ 27 deg.

(Rocky Midgets)
Mercury             Gemini @ 08 deg.
Venus                 Cancer @ 01 deg.
Mars                    Scorpio @ 23 deg. (Retrograde until June 29th)

(Gas Giants)
Jupiter               Virgo @ 15…