Hot! Hot! Hot! Two major alignments shape the astroweather for June — let the Summer of 2010 begin!
Expansive Jupiter enters fiery Aries on June 6; two days later on June 8 it conjuncts electric Uranus. Jupiter signifies luck, optimism and expanding horizons; Uranus the urge to innovative, individuate, and seek freedom from restraints.
That this paradigm-shifting pair would meet in the first degree of the zodiac (0 Aries), called the World Axis by astrologers, betokens scientific discoveries and social upheavals that change the world. These two giants were also conjunct on the World Axis in 1968-1969 when we witnessed both global social unrest as well as the Moon landings.
Any child or project born during this time will carry the seeds of this creative spark of genius throughout life, offering a Promethean gift to the world. If there’s something you’ve always wanted to do but didn’t have the courage to try, now is the time. Just do it!
Another extreme planetary alignment occurs at the end of the month with the first of several tense grand crosses. The Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Pluto all align in a tense formation from June 24 to 27. The alignment gains extra punch from a partial lunar eclipse on June 26, visible in Austin’s pre-dawn sky.
This celestial tug-of-war also occurs on the World Axis, suggesting that events which happen now are a bellwether for what’s to come later in the summer. The most intense lines of influence of this alignment bisect the Western Caribbean, Venezuela and Central South America, and Eastern China, the Korean Peninsula and Indonesia; keep an eye on the news.
Alignments of the stars are fated, but how we react to these alignments is our choice. Where these events fall in individual’s chart determines what areas of our lives are most impacted. Some of my clients have been complaining of headaches and a vague sense of impending change. If you are facing similar symptoms, support yourself though this time by drinking plenty of fluids, mild exercise and other activities to manage stress. Acupuncture is especially beneficial during Uranian transits.
And never underestimate the power of just having fun – laughter truly is the best medicine!