Weekly Horoscope: June 9-15, 2015

The celestial choreography this week brings several significant astrological pas de deux, some promising, some challenging.

It will be important to focus on the positive. We’re now at roughly the midpoint of the eclipse cycle, with the Sun and Moon aspecting the nodal axis. This can create an undercurrent of agitation and anxiety, exacerbated by the impending and explosive Mars square Uranus aspect on Sunday.

It’s important to not overreact to our fears, real or imagined, but rather lean into an opportunity for profound personal and collective reflection. Reaching for the north node in Pisces can help us trust in outcomes beyond immediate control and adapt to changes that may feel disruptive yet are necessary for our flourishing. Flexibility and the courage to surrender old patterns could open pathways previously unseen, fostering resilience and empowerment amidst transformative shifts

Monday dawns with communicator Mercury tangling with both Saturn and Neptune. Delays and confusion can affect communications along with transport and tech systems. At the same time, Venus squares off with Pluto, adding a “my way or the highway” approach to solving relationship issues.

At 5:02 pm EDT, Jupiter transitions into Cancer for a year-long paddle. Having journeyed through the intellectually vibrant realm of Gemini, it now turns its focus to the emotionally resonant waters of Cancer. This movement heralds a period steeped in themes of home, family, and a renewed sense of collective security. Nostalgia may emerge as a dominant sentiment, inspiring us to revisit cherished memories and traditions. Alongside this, a heightened vulnerability and an innate desire to nurture and protect may guide our actions.

This transit is poised to influence industries allied with Cancer's domain—expect significant advancements in nursing and childcare practices, and innovations within the food industry. Jupiter's expansive energy will help us uncover the depths of empathy and intuition, nurturing connections rooted in emotional understanding.

Wednesday’s Sagittarius Full Moon at 3:44 am EDT stands out as a beacon of fiery intensity and potential. Energies are amplified by a grand trine in fire signs, connecting the Sagittarius Moon with Mars in Leo and Chiron in Aries. This alignment creates a dynamic flow, fostering creativity, courage, and confidence, encouraging us to tap into bold new possibilities and inspired actions.

While primarily harmonious, the grand trine is not without its shadow potentials. If not channeled towards positive outcomes, self-absorption and egotism run rampant, and there is a lack of impulse control. The Full Moon also places the Sun and Moon square to the nodal axis (see above), adding a deeper significance to this lunation. At its core, this Sagittarius Full Moon is a call to align with our highest potential, transcending fear and doubt to access the creativity, courage, and wisdom that the fire trine offers.

The dramatic celestial energies culminate on Sunday as militant Mars squares off with erratic Uranus. This aspect heralds a potential for sudden and disruptive shifts, akin to an energetic earthquake that shakes established norms. With Mars in Leo embodying imperious ambition, and Uranus in Taurus channeling erratic innovation, the collision of these forces may provoke bold assertions and defiant actions. We may see an intensifying of events or issues this week and next that relate back to mid-July 2024, when Mars and Uranus were conjunct.

On the same day, Jupiter (growth) forms a square aspect with Saturn (status quo). This aspect has been a recurring theme for nearly a year, shaping and challenging the dynamics of ambition and structure in profound ways. Their alignment, first witnessed during the Great Conjunction of December 2021, planted seeds for transformation. Now, as their tense square dominates the cosmic stage, the friction between expansion and preservation intensifies, urging us to confront and recalibrate the balance between vision and stability. This aspect almost always brings challenges to existing political, legal, and religious systems.

It doesn’t sound promising for Father’s Day celebrations. The best strategy might be to give up on expectations of traditional expressions. Rather lean into the quirky, inventive side of the Mars-Uranus square, going with the erratic flow and doing something completely unexpected, whether on the giving or receiving side. Or, take a cue from Jupiter in Cancer and pull into your shell, staying home with those who are nearest and dearest.