Astrology Forecast for June 25 - July 1, 2012

The biggest news in Astrology this week is the return of Saturn to direct orbit early this morning (6-25), after over four months of retrograde motion! Saturn is the planet of karma and life lessons, so over the last few months, we've had the chance to repair, learn, and re-learn. Things should start making more sense this week. We should finally see some real progress and feel like we have clear direction. The last few months have been chaotic, but hopefully we've all let the lessons sink in and are ready to move forward.

There is a great opportunity currently to align one's profession with one's true self, particularly from a circle of friends and communications. You do have to express what you want, but if career change is what you're seeking, now is the time to do it. Make sure your speech matches your goals. Tuesday or Wednesday we should see a shift in conversations from more domestic topics to expressions of passion, creativity, and personal values. Don't be afraid to really sell yourself to the right person. They may be just the key you need.

Venus will also return to direct orbit on Thursday, as well as moving from the 12th house of death and imprisonment to the 11th house of friendships by Friday. We've probably been dealing with some very old and tired issues in love recently. Things should get easier this week, as the old wounds heal and we move on to much more amiable relations. If you are currently single, this week would be a great time to start a romantic engagement with a good friend. If you are part of a couple, look for good communications and dynamics of friendship and understanding to return.

Our emotions align with our ambitions on Tuesday as the Sun conjuncts Jupiter, and there is a real power behind us as we work towards them, especially early in the week. As the Moon moves into Libra on Wednesday, it will lend a shine to romantic desires and may draw us away from personal goals, especially with the changes in Venus. Friday and Saturday, even more so as it goes into Scorpio, the ruler of sexuality and personal pleasures. Sunday will be spent reflecting on higher ideals and philosophies as the Moon ventures into Sagittarius territory and opposes Venus.

Astrology Forecast for June 18-24, 2012

This week starts off with an opportunity to communicate and express personal perspectives from an old conflict. There is a need to stitch up loose ends and release the negative impact this conflict has had on us. With Mars in Virgo, in the house of communication, trine with the Sun, this can go very smoothly. Words are carefully chosen and old wounds can be healed right now. Both parties may be a little stubborn, but they can still understand each other better than before.

As the Moon goes into its dark phase early Tuesday morning, there will be a sense of completion and an opportunity for a new perspective. As it shifts into Cancer on Wednesday, our inner selves will go from communication and outward reaching to inward reflection and processing. As the Sun moves into Cancer on Thursday, our actions will follow suit.

If you are seeking a career change, now is the time to do it, with Jupiter in the 12th house. Unfortunately, it's in Gemini, so many are seeking or being forced into this change, while not being able to make up their mind what they want to do. Just opening up communications and exploring new ideas would be incredibly helpful and encouraging.

As the Moon moves into Leo on Friday, we will allow ourselves to have a self-indulgent and social weekend. After the heaviness of the last couple of weeks, we all really need a recharging, and this is the perfect opportunity for that. We may find ourselves much better able to express our personal needs and emotions, just be careful that you don't become overly self-absorbed, or lose the ability to see others' perspectives.