June astrology: Jupiter enters Leo!

 

June will be a little less difficult than May but it’s not so calm as we approach the latter part of the month.

During June the Sun transits through Gemini and enters Cancer. Mercury and Venus transit through Cancer and Venus leaves Cancer for Leo mid-month. Mercury in Cancer turns retrograde on June 29^th. Mars finishes its transit through Taurus and enters Gemini. We will experience a new moon in Gemini and a full moon in Capricorn. Jupiter, the planet of luck and expansion finishes its yearlong transit through Cancer and enters Leo. Now the details:

Jupiter enters Leo June 30-July 26, 2027

Jupiter is the planet of luck, gain, expansion and justice, good fortune and wisdom. It is always transiting through our natal charts and changes signs every year. Wherever Jupiter lands in our personal chart is where and how we are affected; typically for the positive and its where we see luck.

Jupiter has a big affect on the world as well as well as us personally. Since July 2025 Jupiter has been in Cancer, the sign that rules family, home, the homeland, our emotions and woman. Cancer’s ruler is the moon which represents women and our emotional lives as well as security. Jupiter transiting through Leo will bring a major shift in energies.

Leo is the sign associated with the 5^th house of the zodiac; this is the house of friendship, children, entertainment, creativity, love and romance.

Leo is a gregarious and outspoken sign so expect energy to become bold and focused on self expression more than normal. Many will feel a sense of bravery and a desire to be more visible and take chances with risks.

Leo rules the heart so this will prompt people to spend money on entertainment, enjoyment and vacations or other pleasing experiences. Leo is typically a generous sign.

There may be some with over inflated egos and I’m sure this comes as no surprise along with grandstanding. For some there will be an urge to gamble overindulge or overspend.

Children may become more important in your lives in some way, or some women/couples may decide this year to have a child.  

Jupiter is at home in a fire sign (Jupiter is ruled by Sagittarius) and Leo will encourage self-expression for the performing arts and it should be a good year for movies, TV and any of the arts. Entertainment in general will become more important as well fun. Don't we need more of this?

Jupiter is the sign ruling royalty and we may hear significant news of royals over the next year.

Leo holds the potential to be around or connect with flamboyant and charismatic people. The downside of Leo is often a need for attention.

Jupiter in Leo will help the fire signs in general along with Air, or those who have fire and air planets in their natal charts. It should greatly help those born under the sign of Leo, Aries and Sagittarius or anyone with planets in these signs.

Jupiter affects the US chart as well as other charts

Jupiter affects every chart including the chart of the US. Before Jupiter leaves Cancer it will conjunct Mercury in the 8^th house which rules money, death, lawsuits, change and transformation at 24 degrees. It also opposes Pluto (in the US chart) at 27 degrees so any positive issue that may or may not occur at 24 degrees would be short lived. Jupiter’s opposition to Pluto  is exact the week of June 14^th and it doesn’t have to be exact for events to occur. It is highly probable we will hear news concerning money and corruption, lawsuits, death and economics. We could hear more news of the Epstein files or matters related to sex and money.

The Sun enters Cancer June 21st

June 21^st marks the summer solstice and the Cancer season. The Sun joins Jupiter and Mercury giving us 3 planets in the sign that rules the 4^th house, home and family.

Whatever your age, this marks the start of the 3 month period when the child within wants to come out and play for a while in the Sun. Let your inner child run free if you can as this is the season of warm beaches, sunshine and dreams of romantic summer nights.  This month we may all be swept up in our emotions and feelings that are meant to find the inner moon child that lies within all of us, if only for a season.

Look for a huge energetic shift as the Sun in Cancer is much more about our feelings and what really lies in our hearts as opposed to our intellect and ideas when it was in Gemini. Cancer is the most sensitive sign in the zodiac, and like the Moon, feelings are always shifting and changing. The Moon changes signs every 2 and a half days and Cancer is dramatically affected by the changes. The moon represents our instincts and feelings that are not bound up in logic or reason.

Cancer is part of the water element and not only are water signs more sensitive and emotional than others they are typically in touch for their deepest feelings and psyche. Cancer can come across as moodier than others but they are also intuitive and perceptive.  Cancer is a caring and giving sign typically, and you may find yourself feeling more protective and comforting toward loved ones during this time, or spending time with a friend over a cup of coffee talking about their concerns.

Mercury enters Cancer June 1st

Mercury is the planet that rules all of our speech and communication whether it is writing, talking with others, thinking or anything else connected to the mind. When Mercury is in Cancer we intuit our feelings and conversation much more than during other times. During this time we will be more concerned with our emotional life and the emotions as well being of family members and those closest to us.

The emotionality of Mercury in Cancer will be something we will need to watch as this can lead to extreme emotional displays, reactions, and feelings that can get deeply hurt. The key with Mercury in this sign is to learn to think things through rather than react spontaneously and emotionally to what is said.

Thoughts of the past and trips down memory lane may be common as Cancer is typically drawn to the past. Sometimes, Cancer never lets go of the past, but relives it many times.

Mercury retrogrades

Mercury turns retrograde June 29^th-July 23^rd at 26 degrees of Cancer. While this is the official start of the retrograde it is at its most powerful during its stationary period June 29^th-July 2^nd. If this aspects something significant in your chart it can have a profound effect.

As most readers know retrograde Mercury is not the time to start anything new, begin a new job or buy any high ticket items. This is not the time to get married or engaged or start anything that can have significant consequences including buying real estate.

Machinery breaks down, snafus ensue, meetings are cancelled and people change their minds about many things. Communication can become difficult or drop off in certain cases.

The retrograde period is the time to re-access and re-do. Contacting those from our past is favored as is completing old projects. This is a time of looking back, taking stock of where we are and making plans; it is not yet time to act on anything new.

The direct station of Mercury is just as important and significant as the retrograde station at the beginning especially if it is aspecting an important point in your natal chart. In this case Mercury turns direct at 16 degrees of Cancer. This phase of the retrograde will last from July 23-27^th and the shadow of the retrograde will last until August 6^th. Each phase of the retrograde is important but pay particular attention to the periods when Mercury is in its station.

Mercury will remain in Cancer until August 9^th when it goes into Leo.

Venus enters Leo June 13-July 9th

When Venus transits through Leo our thoughts turn to love, desire, passion and fun. Leo loves to indulge, eat, drink, buy beautiful things, socialize and be merry! The best and highest manifestation of Venus in Leo is childlike joy, fun and happiness along with mutual respect for yourself and others.

When Shakespeare wrote “All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts,” he must have surely been thinking of Venus in Leo.

Leo is entertaining, bold and dramatic and many will play out their dramas in real life between now and early September. We will experience a great deal of acting out and people will speak their minds, hopes, desires and needs in a bigger way.  Some will come across as flashier and make large gestures toward those they are romantically or physically attracted to. Now is the time to take a chance and extend the excitement of summer and the possibility of summer romance just a little longer.

With Venus in Leo love, affection and attraction are all center stage. Even those who are normally shy come out of their shells a little more at this time. Leo can make us feel love is grand, and isn’t this what most of us are really looking for?

June’s new moon

This month the new moon falls on June 14^th at 24 degrees of Gemini and the lunar peak occurs at 10:54 PM, EDT. Gemini is the sign ruled by Mercury and is connected to the 3^rd house of communication. This is also the house of immediate family, co-workers and neighbors. This moon is all about communication and makes no negative aspects in the sky so enjoy!

The Summer solstice

Not only is June 21^st the official start of summer it marks the beginning of the Sun’s entrance into Cancer where it will remain until July 22^nd.

Sun/Cancer marks the start of the short 3 month season of warm beaches, outdoor events and gatherings, sunshine and romantic moonlit summer nights.  Since summer and the Cancer season is the most romantic time of the year, get ready to focus on your feelings as well as those of others. Cancer is typically sensitive and emotional, laid back, home loving and focused on feelings above logic or intellect. Some will feel comfortable and content, and others will find the emotional energy difficult to deal with.

While Cancer rules the skies our focus will be on our emotional connections with others as well as home and family.  Cancer is ruled by the Moon which is the significator of women, our emotions, how we connect with others, family or those who are like family and what we need on an emotional level to thrive.  No matter what sign you were born under during this time we are focused on getting in touch with what we really need and want on an inner level to feel happy and secure. 

Mars enters Gemini June 28-August 11^th

Mars rules our action, desire and energy and enters Gemini is the sign ruling communication. All forms of communication will become more important, more assertive and there is a good chance we will say exactly what is on our minds. Our minds as well as our communication with others will be on fire for the next month and a half and be our greatest asset as well as our biggest problem if we are not aware of the pitfalls. That said, with some understanding of how the sign works, it can be a time of excitement, bright ideas, and an invigorating if not fun period of time.

Gemini rules the third house of the zodiac which is concerned with short trips, immediate family members and co-workers as well as our neighborhood or the area where we reside. Gemini is a mutable Air sign. Air signs are intellectual as opposed to emotional and mutable signs are very changeable, so we can expect to view things from a more detached viewpoint and change our minds often. Mars-Gemini loves a fast-paced environment with much coming and going so we can expect to be quite busy.

Gemini seldom moves in a straight line and likes to multi-task. People born with Mars in this sign may often do many things at once. They may drop one project to pick up another, because they know that in time they will come back around to it. Gemini likes variety and since they don’t always operate in a linear fashion this is why they are sometimes considered ‘fickle,’ which most times is just changeability due to new or different information.

As Mars begins its transit through Gemini it enters into a conjunction with Uranus becoming exact on July 3^rd/4h at 3 degrees, but the affects of this transit can be felt before and after it is exact.

This is the most volatile transit of the month. This combination can be indicative of excitement as we approach the July 4^th holiday but it is also indicative of explosive events, explosions, accidents, military or police events and unexpected events and news.

Uranus can involve the internet and electronics as well as electricity and aircraft/spacecraft. It rules lightening, technology and ideas ahead of their time.

Both Mars and Uranus are trine Pluto and sextile Neptune as well as Jupiter which could give us some support but will not negate the affects.

We could hear significant and unexpected news with this transit that involve unexpected events, explosive issues, explosions, accidents, weather or earth related events, US workers and the military. This aspect will become part of the full moon energy.

Full moon on June 29th

This month’s full moon falls at 8 degrees of Capricorn and squares Saturn and Neptune.

Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, the planet associated with work, delays, reality and obstacles.  It is the natural ruler of the 10^th house of business, career and priorities.

Its square to Neptune can create confusion and misinformation or water related weather and issues. Its square to Saturn can be negative, tiring, and difficult and in certain cases some things may end depending on what it affects in your personal chart.

Mercury is retrograde on this full moon which could delay events or cause misinformation and the Mars/Uranus conjunction is in affect making this full moon more volatile and unpredictable than normal.

 

 

May 2026 astrology; Uranus in Gemini will change our world

 

This month the Sun transits through Taurus and enters Gemini. Mercury transits through Aries, Taurus and enters Gemini. Mars completes its cycle through Aries and enters Taurus. Uranus spends its first full month of its 7 year cycle in Gemini and Pluto retrogrades. We have a full moon in Scorpio followed by a New Moon in Taurus and then a rare 2^nd full moon in Sagittarius. Now the details.

Uranus entered Gemini April 25^th and will remain in this sign until May of 2033.

Uranus is the planet that rules technology, freedom, upheaval, explosions, aircraft, and electricity and future advancements to name a few. While in Gemini, Uranus it will rule all forms of communication, travel and commerce so we can expect major changes in these areas. 

Gemini rules the 3^rd house of communication, speech and thinking, and its planetary ruler is Mercury the planet of communication. Uranus is comfortable in Gemini and neither at its fall or exaltation so the energy of the planet will operate in an easier manner than it did in Taurus. 

The sign Gemini is about reason, and is always taking in new information. Certainly a large part of this transit will concern AI and the transitions this will cause and create. There is certainly a positive side to this but there will also be a down side. We will face concerns over control, legislation and nefarious players in the world when it comes to AI.

There is no doubt this will bring social upheaval and renewal and revolution in trade, science, research and the way we communicate. It will affect the intellect and make us more independent thinkers and create different types of connections between people globally.

Uranus returns to Gemini every 84 years and was in Gemini during the following periods;

-1939-1945

-1859-1871

-1775-1783

Some astrologers associate Uranus/Gemini with the US entering a period of war, and you can see from the last and only 3 periods since the birth of the US this has been the case.  The conflict this transit will bring will be a conflict of ideas as shown by the symbol that represents Gemini; the twins or duality.

The upside to Uranus entering Gemini this time is the fact that it will  sextile Saturn, trine Pluto and sextile Neptune. This is not a combination we have seen before and can only be beneficial and bring good results in the world. These transits are not about war but rather new ideas, inventions and new ways of approaching things on a global level. While some of these transits have occurred I cannot find a time they have all occurred at once like they are now. While this occurs we will have a preponderance of fire and air energy. Fire signs like forward movement and action and air signs like intellect and reason.

Let’s look at the history of Uranus in Gemini as it has pertained to the US and the world.

-1775-1783 the conflict was between the US and England. The colonies wanted the freedom to be self governing and England wanted them to remain under control of the King.

-1861 marked the start of the Civil war and the conflict of ideas concerned slavery.

-In 1939 Hitler began his invasion of Poland and attempt at European domination.

I am not predicting another war; this is simply how Uranus in Gemini has played out in the past.

The US will experience its ‘Uranus return’ which means that Uranus returns to its place in the US natal chart just like we have experienced a Pluto return over the past few years. This alone will bring about major changes in the way we work, technology and the military.

Uranus is in the US chart is at 6 degrees but in the strictest sense of the word the return begins as soon as Uranus enters Gemini in a wide orb. The transit will be exact June 2027 and December 2027-March of 2028. The aspect does not have to be exact for events to occur.

-Uranus will conjunct Mars and square Neptune eventually in the US chart. This will be a dangerous period 2031-32.

Since Gemini rules communication this will be one of the most significant advancements we will experience as indicated in previous periods of history. For example:

1775-1783 newspapers expanded their coverage along with the postal service with the demand for faster communication.

1859-1871-The Pony Express was founded followed by the telegraph network as a demand for faster communication increased.

1939-45 Radar technologies improved for the military along with multi conductor cables. Transistor radios became more widespread.

Uranus will affect us personally

How Uranus in Gemini affect you personally depends on where it is in your own chart. Those who will be affected most will be Gemini (Uranus conjunct Sun/ascendant), Sagittarius (Uranus opposes Sun), Pisces and Virgo (Uranus squares Sun or ascendant) and these are all hard aspects.

Of course if you have planets in these signs in your chart you will also be affected.

In hard aspect Uranus tends to disrupt and bring about unexpected events that can involve change of all sorts, separations, losses and disruptions while in easy aspect it coincides with unexpected opportunities or gain that may seem to come out of nowhere.

May 1^st full moon in Scorpio

This full moon falls at 11 degrees of Scorpio, ruled by Mars and Pluto. Scorpio is the natural ruler of the 8^th house of sex, secrets, transformation and other people’s money. Mars rules men, aggression and war and Pluto rules power and control. Typically, a full moon in Scorpio can bring up situations involving these issues although this does not guarantee all is negative.

In this case, the full moon squares Pluto which can bring up obsessions, transformation and change.

Venus’s sextile to Saturn can lend some stability and positivity and give us some planetary help but it is important to be aware of the energies. We can expect to continue to see many issues come to light and play out in the world at this time.

The Aries stellium is breaking up

We have experienced an anomaly recently with multiple planets in Aries; 7 at the time of the last new moon including Chiron. This has been a great deal of Mars driven energy and the results have clearly played out in the world with the war in Iran and other events. This can be a lot of Fire energy to handle and it isn’t often we have this many planets in one sign. Wherever these planets fell in your personal chart is where your focus has been.

This month the Sun is in Taurus and will be joined by Mars and Mercury. This should start to calm things down to some degree anyway. Wherever Taurus is in your chart expect to be focused. The energy however will not be as overwhelming as Aries.

Pluto retrogrades

May 6^th, Pluto turns retrograde at 5 degrees of Aquarius may 5th. Many issues relating to joint monies and investments, partnerships and sex will begin to be internalized during this period allowing us to look at things from a different viewpoint. Pluto is about making deep change that goes beneath the surface. One way of looking at this is destruction of that which is no longer working, which will now become obvious. Pluto wants to uncover things and bring them from the darkness or hidden realm and into the light.

Certain issues involving power or power structures may appear to lose steam during this time, but they are not really going away, they are just going under the surface, where activity is still occurring that can be significant when Pluto turns direct again. In a sense we are backing up, to reconsider ideas and information.

When Pluto turns direct again long term issues of this type (power issues) will surface again both in our personal lives and the world. But, as Pluto retrogrades we have the opportunity to look at things from a different perspective and effect a transformative change.

Pluto won’t turn direct again until October 16^th.

Mercury transits through 3 signs

As the month begins Mercury is finishing up its transit through Aries. May 3-17 Mercury enters Taurus. This is an earth sign so we take out time to make important decisions and think tem out more thoroughly. Taurus is much more laid back than Aries, but thinking and communication can have a stubborn streak.

Mercury enters Gemini on the 17^th, and energies change again in terms of thinking and communication.  Mercury is at home in Gemini, and we will all become a little more inquisitive and interested in taking in information. Gemini loves communication so expect this to pick up along with many new ideas.

May 18^th; Mars enters Taurus and Venus enters Cancer

Today brings another significant change as the two planets that rule our love lives change signs.

Mars leaves Aries for the next 2 years and begins its transit through Taurus which will last until June 28^th.

Taurus is an Earth sign ruled by the planet Venus, so our energies and action will change considerably. Energies will slow down as Taurus is much more laid back, and while Mars is in Taurus we will think through our actions and much more than we did with Mars in Aries.

Mars is considered to be in its detriment in Taurus which means it operates in a weaker manner, or is prone to misbehave at times. Mars is not as comfortable in this sign as it was in Aries, where it was considered to be ‘at home.’ Mars in Taurus will be in Venus’s sign, so our actions will be driven more by financial decisions, beauty, values and we may all be a little more focused on pleasures and love.

Remember the childhood story of the hare and the tortoise? Well, Taurus is the tortoise that eventually reaches its destination through persistence and patience.

Change comes slowly for Taurus as it is a fixed sign. Holding on to anger can be a problem with Mars /Taurus and many will try and keep the peace, holding onto things until they reach a boiling point and then they explode.

Venus also enters Cancer today placing Mars and Venus in compatible signs. Venus will remain here until June 13^th.

We will all be a bit more emotional with Venus in this sign and may feel deeper empathy and compassion for those around us and the world in general. As Cancer is such a sensitive sign we may have to be careful about taking slights to heart, and they may be harder to let go of as Cancer has a long and clear memory.

Venus-Cancer is not interested in casual flings and will have a greater desire for long term relationships and all of the security that typically comes with this type of relationship. Cancer is about home, family, relationships and security, both financial and otherwise.

May 18^th-19^th Venus and Mars enter into a sextile blending the two energies harmoniously and these should be pleasant and more positive days.

The Sun enters Gemini

May 20th the Sun enters Gemini where it will remain until June 21^st culminating in the summer solstice when the Sun enters Cancer.

Gemini is the mutable sign of spring when the weather begins to shift toward summer. Like the weather, we too are under the influence of a mutable sign which means we are more changeable at this time than others. We may change our minds, and even direction during the next four weeks sometimes more than once. 

Gemini is an intellectual Air sign ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication, travel, young people and pets. The Gemini season will inspire social activity, conversation, new ideas and a focus of our energies outwardly and into the world.

Air signs are typically full of ideas and plans and while the Sun is in Gemini our energies will be directed much more toward others. Air signs are full of mental energy that can sometimes seem to move at the speed of light, activities and communication pick up and you may feel that ideas come so rapidly you can hardly remember everything.

New Moon May 16^th

May’s new moon falls on May 16^th in the sign of Taurus. This moon sextiles Jupiter which is a positive and hopeful aspect. Taurus rules the house of money, possessions and self esteem. For most, this should be pleasant unless it affects something in an adverse way in your personal chart.

A second full moon in May

We have an unusual 2^nd full moon this month on May 31^st in the sign of Sagittarius, the ruler of the 9^th house which rules travel, education and our world view.  Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, the planet of gain and expansion. This is a perfect moon for ending the month because Sagittarius is generally associated with adventure, travel and often helps us when we are stuck look at things from a new and different angle.

There are a number of other significant aspects this month:

May 4^th, Mars squares Jupiter-While this is not innately negative at all we can expect certain things to become blown out of proportion especially in the world.

May 5^th, Mercury squares Pluto-This can have to do with suspicion, mistrust and obsessive thinking. Certain things may be revealed at this time. Pluto rules bullies and those who force their will on others.

May 17^th, Mercury conjuncts Uranus-You may feel restless and unable to focus. This can also have to do with unexpected communication and changes of plans.

May 22^nd, the Sun conjuncts Uranus-This is prone toward sudden and unexpected events in our lives and the world.

May 25^th, Mars squares Pluto-This transit and the days surrounding it will be likely the most volatile of the month. Personally we can expect aggravation, arguments and obsessive thinking or working to accomplish or uncover something. This aspect will play out on the world stage and have an affect the days before and after.

May 28^th, Venus squares Saturn-This can be negative for love, relationships and money. Not the day for successful social activities.

Epilogue

The world is in a period like we have never seen. The powerful Saturn-Neptune conjunction is breaking up but the consequences will continue to play out for months of not years to come; this aspect concerns geopolitical changes and upheaval in the world.

In the US chart Neptune is square Venus and Jupiter which affects finances in the US mainly in terms of gas, food and inflation. It also affects our relationships with US enemies.

It appears to me the best bet for ending the Iran war is mid May into June. If this doesn’t occur it could go on for some time.

Eventually, we will gain more stability collectively but 2026 is a challenging year. That said, there are always those who are successful even in the worst of time. Focus on yourself, building your personal life in the direction you want and when the noise becomes too intense; turn it off for a while and focus on being grounded which should be easier to do this month. 

April astrology; Uranus enters Gemini

 

We will experience another significant change this month when Uranus enters Gemini where it will remain until 2033. The Sun will leave Aries for Gemini, Mercury will leave Pisces for Aries and Venus will also leave Pisces for Aries. Mars finishes up its long transit through Pisces and enters Aries and we will have a 5 planet Aries stellium so wherever Aries falls in your chart is where you will be focused. The full moon falls in Libra and the new moon in Aries.

Last month, I wrote that late March into April the US would be in a crisis. We are now is an undeclared war in Iran, and the subsequent increased costs of gas, food and other items as well as the inability of US oil tankers to travel through the Strait of Hormuz is creating significant problems for the US as well as the entire world. At this point it looks like there is a very significant chance of the US sending in ground troops. Starting a war on a retrograde Mercury is far from an ideal action to take.

There will be some dates in April that look like significant turning points in terms of the war so let’s look at the details for this month.

Uranus enters Gemini

Uranus has been in Taurus since May of 2018. Like the other outer planets we will had a preview last year of what to expect when the planet of the unexpected changed signs July 7-November 8^th, 2025 and gave us our first glance at Uranus in this sign.

Uranus rules technology, freedom, upheaval, explosions, aircraft, and electricity and future advancements to name a few. While in Gemini it will rule all forms of communication, travel and commerce so we can expect changes in these areas. 

While Taurus rules the 2^nd house of money with Venus as its ruling planet, Gemini rules the 3^rd house of communication, speech and thinking, and its planetary ruler is Mercury the planet of communication. Uranus has not been comfortable in the sign of Taurus and is considered at its fall here which means the energy is not smooth, and the benefits Uranus are not so strong. Uranus is comfortable in Gemini and neither at its fall or exaltation so the energy of the planet will operate in an easier manner than it did in Taurus.  Think about the number of disruptions and crises we have experienced collectively since 2018.

The sign Gemini is about reason, and is always taking in new information. Certainly a large part of this transit will concern AI and the transitions this will cause and create. There is certainly a positive side to this but there will also be a down side. We will face concerns over control, legislation and nefarious players in the world when it comes to AI.

There is no doubt this will bring social upheaval and renewal and revolution in trade, science, research and the way we communicate. It will affect the intellect and make us more independent thinkers and create different types of connections between people globally.

Uranus returns to Gemini every 84 years and was in Gemini during the following periods;

-1939-1945

-1861-1865

-1775-1783

Some astrologers associate Uranus/Gemini with the US entering a period of war, and you can see from the last and only 3 periods since the birth of the US this has been the case.  The conflict this transit will bring will be a conflict of ideas as shown by the symbol that represents Gemini; the twins or duality. We can see this playing out through politics globally at this time and the wars around the globe.

The upside to Uranus entering Gemini this time is the fact that it will sextile Saturn, trine Pluto and sextile Neptune. This is not a combination we have seen before and can only be beneficial and bring good results in the world. These transits are not about war but rather new ideas, inventions and new ways of approaching things on a global level. While some of these transits have occurred I cannot find a time they have all occurred at once. During this period we will have a preponderance of fire and air energy. Fire signs like forward movement and action and air signs like intellect and reason.

The US will experience its ‘Uranus return’ which means that Uranus returns to its place in the US natal chart just like we have experienced a Pluto return over the past few years. Uranus in the US chart is at 6 degrees but in the strictest sense of the world the return begins as soon as Uranus enters Gemini in a wide orb. The transit will be exact June 2027 and December 2027-March of 2028. The aspect does not have to be exact for events to occur and Uranus reaches 5 degrees in August so this is certainly considered to be in its return period.

The US Uranus return falls in the US chart 6^th house which rules national health, epidemics, public welfare, the military, labor and workers so we will see unexpected events in these areas.

While past Uranus cycles included war there is no rule that says there has to be war, but Uranus is associated with explosive and unexpected events.

Uranus is the last planet to change signs this year. In 2026 Pluto experiences its first full year in the sign, Neptune and Saturn enter Aries and Uranus enters Gemini. We are entering into a completely new and unknown period.

A full moon in Libra

The full moon falls on April 1^st this month at 12 degrees of Libra. The moon opposes Saturn and Neptune and Saturn can represent a reality check.

There is no doubt this full moon is about partners of all type as well as other partnerships such as global allies. Libra also rules the 7^th house of laws, courts and open enemies.

This full moon may bring some relationship endings because on April 3^rd, Venus squares Pluto. The energy however will be felt as soon as Venus enters Taurus March 30^th. This transit can represent relationship issues, control, obsessiveness or possessiveness or issues connected to sex or money. At worst, this can represent a breakup or significant argument especially if you are in a rocky relationship and it has the potential to end something if it has outlived its purpose.

Of course this aspect will play out in the world as well in terms of control, corruption, sex and money. It could also relate to a significant events on in the undeclared war the US is currently in with Iran based on the US chart. This energy will be very powerful over the next week.

April 9^th Mars enters Aries until May 18^th

Mars is at home in Aries which means it operates well and is extremely powerful.  Aries rules the first house of self, so we will be interested in furthering our own interests most of all during this 6 week cycle of Mars. We will evaluate what we want and go after it whether it is a job, an idea, or even a romantic partner.

Mars once again reaches the ‘world point’ or 0 degrees of Aries and starts its two year trip through the zodiac once again. The ‘world point’ is associated with events on the world stage than can affect us all and give us an extra dose of get-up-and-go. 0 degrees of Aries also represents the astrological New Year. 0 degrees of Aries represents the very start of the zodiac.

Mars in Aries likes to take control of things and can increase our personal drive and ambition. Expect this to be a spontaneous, forward looking and action oriented period. Winning may become more important and Aries can be quite competitive. We will pursue things in a more straight forward manner, which is the opposite of Mars in Pisces that often approaches things from a sideways and intuitive perspective. Aries is typically confident, optimistic and does not let grass grow under their feet.

The downside of Aries is impatience, arrogance and self-centeredness. While we pursue our goals in a very direct manner, we can express anger in the same manner which can turn many more sensitive people off or create hard feelings.

Aries is considered a pioneering sign not afraid of trying out new ideas and concepts and approaches life head on. Independence, confidence and courage are all Aries qualities that we can embrace during this period. As Aries rules the first house of the zodiac this can be a time for new beginnings, new experiences and new and greater confidence in our own abilities to inspire others and lead.

Mars and Mercury will make significant transits this month that not only will affect us personally, but events around the globe. Let’s take a look:

Significant transits of Mars

When Mars enters Aries this time it makes several significant aspects.

April 12^th, Mars conjuncts Neptune. This aspect can be foggy and confusing and can also deal with misinformation and lies. This is not a day to take risks with money or come to solid decisions about anything of significance.

Of course this aspect will apply to world events and no doubt the wars and hot spots around the globe. Neptune rules both the ocean and oil so we can expect to see significant events play out.

The next significant Mars transit is Mars conjunct Saturn and this falls on the 19^th. Mars/Saturn transits cause frustration and blockages and best to watch out for anger or dealing with contentious issues.

No doubt, this is also another significant point in the war with Iran. The energy of this transit however will be felt before and after the aspect is exact.

Mercury enters Aries on the 14^th and will aspect the same two planets as Mars;

April 16^th, Mercury conjuncts Neptune. This is a foggy and confusing transit and can affect our thinking and communication. Make no important decisions. Of course since Neptune rules oil we may see events connected to oil and the ocean.

April 20th, Mercury conjuncts Saturn and Mars. Mercury/Saturn can be tired, negative and draining and its conjunct to Mars can represent anger and violence. This will be a significant day in the world.

April 19th/20th and perhaps the surrounding days like like war increases significantly. These can be violent transits. 

April 14^th Mercury enters Aries until May 3^rd

Mercury’s entrance into Aries can bring about much needed clarity, especially after its transit through foggy Pisces over the past few weeks which was much more lethargic. While Mercury is in this sign we can come across as more assertive and confident. We typically say what we mean, and mean what we say, and others will do the same as well.

Aries is ruled by Mars the planet of action and aggression. Thinking will pick up speed and shift toward a style of getting straight to the point, sometimes to the point of even seeming abrupt or rude to others, so it is important to watch our words and tone.

For the Fire signs this will seem very natural and comfortable, and for others (especially Water signs) this type of communication may seem too harsh or outside their comfort zone.

Conveying information and ideas will be faster, sharper and without beating around the bush but we must watch out for overly assertive communication with others or getting carried away with ideas that have not been thoroughly vetted as our mind is moving so fast.

At its best Mercury in Aries can provide us with a mental state that is optimistic, encouraging, on point and self-confident. At its worst Mercury in Aries can come across as thoughtless, aggressive, impatient and without respect as we can sometimes forget to approach conversations in a thoughtful manner.

The New Moon in Aries

The New Moon falls this month on April 17^th at 27 degrees of Aries. Aries is the sign ruled by Mars the planet we call the God of War. Look for people to be more aggressive and easily angered but on the other hand we need to be aware that Aries concerns action and sometimes bravery which means some of us may step outside of the box and take chances that could lead to positive results.

In the US birth chart this moon will square Mercury and Pluto. Mercury lies in the 8^th house which rules taxpayer money and death. It squares Pluto in the 2^nd house of the US chart which also rules money, power and control and this looks like this is a very volatile moon in the United States. Mercury is still conjunct Neptune so information may be confusing or untrue.

April 19^th the Sun enters Taurus until May 21^st

The Sun in Taurus is a time to get steady on our feet, grounded, and turn our attention to the more material concerns of life. Taurus is typically a relaxed, sociable period as Venus is the ruler of the sign. Venus rules love, money and our values and this is where our attention will be focused over the next month.

With Venus as the star of the show, we tend to become more social, relaxed and interested in the more material joys and concerns of life such as beautiful objects and surroundings, clothes and perhaps a new hair style and what might be considered the finer things in life. This includes all things pleasant to our senses; sensuality, art, beauty and often rich foods. Now is the time to treat ourselves to things like spas, flowers even binge watching our favorite shows and just kicking back for a while. Taurus is the time to cultivate and develop a sense of deep security and personal comfort.

We are often drawn to the outdoors during the Taurus season and can enjoy hikes or long walks as Taurus is connected with the Earth which can be a grounding and pleasant experience.

Taurus may take a while to make up its mind but once that happens it can be one of the most steadfast and loyal of all signs. This is the time to think things through carefully and make no rush to judgment. Since Taurus does rule the 2^nd house of money in astrology many will be focused on financial concerns at this time. Now is the time to think through investments or anything that relates to your financial life and make changes where necessary.

The downside of Taurus can be a stubborn unwillingness to make changes or stay stuck on something that is not working. Taurus is a fixed sign that moves slowly and does not make fast decisions. Keep an open mind and chill out this month. If you do this, there is no reason you should not enjoy and prosper from the richness, joy and beauty of the Taurus season.

April 23^rd Venus enters Gemini until May 19th

Venus will find herself in Mercury’s sign until May 19^th and communication and your social life will be prioritized at this time. Don’t be surprised if you don’t find yourself contemplating writing that novel you have always dreamed of, as Mercury rules all communication and the written word. Of course, the drive to communicate may take many different forms and you don’t have to write a novel to make the most of this placement.

Venus in Gemini is concerned with conversation, ideas, truths, and she does like to be bored in this sign. Venus in Gemini can be as sensual as any other sign, but you must bring conversation, adventure and fun to the picture to make this work. Manners count as does intelligence and ideas, most of all.

Venus in Gemini is light and airy, and there is no greater turn off for those with Venus in this sign than people who are emotionally heavy and limiting, or jealous and possessive so check these feelings at the front door if you want this energy of this sign to work well for you.

Gemini is associated with the third house of the zodiac which rules communications, sales, writing ability, media, advertising, publicity, short journeys, neighbors, and siblings. The third house is also associated with the active search for knowledge, mental energy and telepathy.

Venus in Gemini is drawn to charismatic people who have interesting things to say and do. Gemini likes someone who can suggest interesting, if not adventuresome dates and places to go, and always has their own thoughts about what is going on.

Typically Venus-Gemini looks for friends first, and isn’t going to jump into an exclusive relationship overnight. Gemini is a mutable sign, so it's subject to changeability at the drop of a hat.

Venus in Gemini has a bad rap astrologically for being fickle. As Gemini is a changeable sign, she (or he) can change her mind if things aren’t working. The dark side of Venus in Gemini has the potential to leave lovers in the lurch suddenly, but is there any Venus that could be exempt from this if there is a good reason? Gemini can be more unpredictable than some, especially if things become too intense or dull. This could of course leave some people feeling duped, which again contributes to Venus's placement here being considered fickle. Venus in Gemini is actually looking for their ideal partner they can communicate and have fun with. Should they be lucky enough to find this, there is little chance they will leave.

April 25^th, the Sun squares Pluto. Pluto is about power, control and corruption. Some may thrive on power today or be too pushy. Things can break down including relationships with others so use care. This is another significant transit in the world as well.