Written by Lisa E Zimmerman
June 20 – The Summer Solstice occurs at 7:42pm PDT as the Sun enters soft, sensitive Cancer, when feelings color (or sometimes override) your logical mind as you honor your roots. On the longest day of the year, the invitation is to pause, reflect and realign with your truth and intentions, as you stand in your Light and the light.
With this activity, your feelings can either work for or against you, depending on whether you utilize inner prompts as intuitive cues or you are in emotional reaction to life events. You’ve been taught to problem-solve using your mind, but due to misinformation, conspiracy theories, fake news, AI and rumors accepted as truth, you can no longer reliably trust info, labels and sources as being true. And conditioned emotional patterns can undermine you by activating old reactions.
Therefore, in order to be in your power, you must develop the ability to feel what’s right for you via your body (gut instinct) or your Higher Self (intuitive guidance). Nobody knows what’s right for YOU better that you do – but you have to be attuned to your Inner Truth. The mind can play tricks on you and can be influenced, persuaded and manipulated by people and algorithms that know your fears and preferences. You are in charge of your “Yes” and “No,” which requires clarity and trusting your Self.
Cancer is focused on home, family, nurturing and security and with the Sun, Mercury and Jupiter in Cancer now and a New Moon in Cancer arriving on June 25, lots of sensitive energies, feelings and seeking safety will be primary, as you may choose to cocoon during this time of chaotic global change.
June 22 – There are a few aspects today – with other aspects aligning that you will feel for the next few days, that will become exact tomorrow and in the days to come.
Mars sextile Jupiter. A helpful, encouraging energy of possibility and big picture vision that is ready to take action and inspire others with your optimism. This will be operating when the Sun squares Saturn, which may feel heavy, so focus on possibilities if you need a pick me up.
Sun square Saturn (with Neptune). The Sun square Saturn is followed by the Sun square Neptune on June 23. Saturn/Neptune is a combo experience that can manifest as bringing a dream into form, an old structure falling apart and then feeling disillusioned, or a reality that demands a new vision, that lifts you up (transcendence) or deflates you. Saturn/Neptune can either work to build a creative pursuit (higher expression) or it can feel impeding and discouraging.
Sun square Saturn is facing reality and making decisions based on what’s practical and realistic. It can be an ending, obstacle or delay, but you will face something that lets you know where you stand. No frills.
June 23 – A few things today. Sun square Neptune and a Yod (Fated Finger of God), an aspect that requires adjustment.
Sun square Neptune (conjunct Saturn). Big dreams, dissolving old boundaries and structures, confusion, low vitality, victimhood, deception, grief or disappointment are possible. It is subjective. Or you may channel a dream that feels real for you. Left-brained types can become controlling or anxious if they are confused, but confusion can be an opening, as your consciousness unwinds to reveal new perspectives that tunnel vision (certainty) can’t access.
Exploration is an antidote for fear and anxiety if you find yourself upset without a clear direction. Practice being “in the question,” rather than needing to have an immediate answer. Also, if you trust that All Is In Divine Order, you will fare much better. Spiritual practices are best for reconnecting to your Higher Self and to quiet your mind. Visioning, daydreaming, channeling, meditating and being in nature are all soothing and a path home to peace.
June 23/24 – Yod: Mars sextile Sun/Jupiter, all quincunx Pluto in Aquarius (the future). The upshot of this aspect is that there’s tension and discomfort, the path is bumpy and distorted and we don’t know how to fix what is out of alignment. The mind can’t solve this one. That’s why we have to go within for guidance and attune to higher consciousness, one day at a time, and then do the next right thing.
We’re in unprecedented times as we move through the great shift, the unknown, and grieve painful events we witness – but don’t get stuck in lower energies. Be a witness, pray, send love, help when called, but keep your consciousness high, focused in love to add to the Greater Good.
June 24 – Mercury square Chiron. You may hear or deliver words or have thoughts that activate wounds or that hurt. What you say matters, so think before you speak, and open to healing via forgiveness and amends. If you don’t have your own forgiveness process, try Ho’oponopono, the Hawaiian practice of reconciliation. “I’m sorry, please forgive me, thank you, I love you.” (Google it)
June 24 – Sun conjunct Jupiter. This is an aspect of well being, abundance, blessings and expansion, as you see through an optimistic, big picture lens with the inspiration to tap into your bright ideas. You can also attract goodness and like-minded souls into your orbit when you are transmitting this level of joy, generosity and possibility. Although there are a multitude of aspects today, your focus creates your reality, so choose wisely where you place your attention. Yes you can!
June 25 – The New Moon @ 4º Cancer 3:32am PDT. This is the Moon’s natural sign where it’s at home, with feelings, care, your personal life and family lineage. The New Moon is about new beginnings, when you plant seeds and take actions that will come to fruition as days unfold. With Jupiter conjunct the Sun and Moon, it is an extra fertile, abundant New Moon, ripe and ready for creating things that will nourish you focus on your needs and your Highest Good. Again, feel what your soul is calling for.
The New Moon in the ultra-sensitive sign of Cancer rules emotional needs and how you get them met, your home (your nest), feelings of vulnerability, emotional safety and security, family, food, tradition, connection, nurturing and being nurtured. Are you neglecting your emotional needs for giving and receiving? Is there an imbalance on one side or the other (more giving than receiving)? How can you take better care of your Self? Cancer is the sign of the mother and it is a spiritual practice to mother yourself in a loving way.
Cancer is a highly intuitive sign; practice tuning into the still, small voice within to guide you. Remember that messages from Spirit are never fear-based, so be discerning when receiving Inner Guidance to be sure the info you are receiving is coming from Divine Love and not from ego, which utilizes fear and lack to “protect” you. Drop into your heart and quiet your mind. Take slow, deep breaths into your belly to regulate your nervous system and quiet your mind. Know that there is peace within and then listen for messages.
Sensitivity and vulnerability are underrated and judged in our culture, but they are absolutely necessary for our wholeness and personal fulfillment as human beings. On this New Moon, treat yourself lovingly and honor your feelings. Commit to nurturing your Self so that you can live an empowered life and be who you came here to be.
June 26 – Mercury sextile Uranus. This is innovative relative to your thought patterns, decision-making and your interests. Your conditioned thoughts will welcome a break from the usual neural pathways that bring the same predictable results. This will allow your higher mind to come through in creative ways that are authentic for you that may be fresh, eccentric, brilliant or a walk on the wild side. Try it on. Stretch out and find what’s in hiding within you. Channel your inner genius or disruptor and see what you find; I’ll bet there’s more than you know!
Mercury in Leo. This is a shift that will be with you for two months, as Mercury will turn Retrograde on July 18 and will be in Leo until Sept 2. This is a bold, creative, expressive Mercury – one with something to say. You may feel a desire to be seen, heard and validated and to come out of hiding (if this is you) – and your Self-expression may be verbal, artistic, via storytelling, creative writing, performing. Express yourself, even baby steps, and enjoy!
Sun sextile Mars. This provides energetic support, which is helpful because you still have Saturn/Neptune square Sun/Jupiter and Neptune can lower vitality. Sun in Cancer is gentle and Mars in Virgo is targeted, so this is perfect for deliberate, New Moon actions, motivation and activity – measured, precise, practical.
There is an abundance of activity as we enter Cancer season – the energy of emotional connection, security and safety. Self-care is primary, especially during the major cosmic shift and turmoil in 3D. You are in a human body that requires impeccable care, even if your consciousness is operating in higher dimensions.
Cancer planets, Saturn in Aries and Mars in Virgo will support your well being, but the physical discipline (diet, exercise, rest, self-care) is up to you (a spiritual practice), and your job is to tailor your routine to what works for you. Progress not perfection…
Wishing you a beautiful Summer Solstice and a nurturing New Moon in Cancer. May you be filled with Light and love.
I am grateful for your presence on our journey together. 🌷
The heart opens when it is safe to feel. It is never forced open. That is why we must learn to sit with our own pain and offer love instead of judgment.” ~ Paul Ferrini
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“We all came into this world gifted with innocence, but gradually, as we became more intelligent, we lost our innocence. We were born with silence and as we grew up, we lost the silence and were filled with words. We lived in our hearts and as time passed, we moved into our heads. Now the reversal of this journey is enlightenment. It is the journey from the head back to the heart, from words back to silence; getting back to our innocence in spite of our intelligence. Although very simple, this is a great achievement.” ~ Eckhart Tolle
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“H.A.L.T. – Don’t get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired.” ~ 12-Step guidance
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“You meet saints everywhere. They can be anywhere. They are people behaving decently in an indecent society.” ~ Kurt Vonnegut
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Lisa E Zimmerman is an Intuitive Astrologer, Transformational Coach and Creator of Awakened Life Retreats, helping seekers discover who they came here to be and how to create an evolving, empowered and meaningful life. It is a joyful, heartfelt journey. www.soullevelsolutions.com ❤️