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“When we create peace and harmony and balance in our minds, we will find it in our lives.”—Louise L. Hay
October 2026 certainly is an interesting astrological month. Venus, the planet of love and “blessings received”, is in the spotlight. Venus promotes balance, love, harmony and it is active in negotiations and in finding solutions to relationship problems. The month begins with the Sun in a grand trine with Uranus, Pluto and Neptune. This is an unusually harmonious signature between planets associated with power (Pluto), technology (Uranus), transformation (Pluto), vision (Neptune), and collective ideals (Uranus). Those planets are at or near the 4-degree mark of Barbault’s basket that I talked about in an earlier newsletter. They reactivate the energy of Barbault’s basket.
However, there are also several challenging aspects that promote anything but harmony. Rather, these aspects bring tension and conflicts that must be navigated and, hopefully, solved or mitigated though the helpful Venusian energy. Venus turns Retrograde in Scorpio on October 3. Venus in Scorpio brings major transformation to everything related to love and relationships, desire and attraction, money and finances, values, self-worth, security and stability.
In addition, Mars, the planet of warfare and conflict, opposes Pluto on October 3. It is easy to see that the Venusian symbolism of peace, harmony and balance is challenged by the Mars/Pluto signature of aggression and conflict.
The Libra new Moon on October 10 gives you the opportunity to reset your ideas and actions around love, money and relationships. It furthers the energetic dynamic started by Venus when it turned retrograde in Scorpio on October 3. You are being challenged to look at your old ways of relating and to refresh those ideas in a way that is more in tune with who you are now – not who you were in the past. Jupiter in Leo sextile the Sun and Moon in Libra offers the chance for new possibilities, collaborations and expansion in all areas relating to your connection to others.
You can best navigate this confusing energy by staying calm during the challenging aspects and to always keep your focus on the positive Libra energy of balance, love and harmony.
October 2-3: Mercury at 3 Degrees Scorpio Square Mars at 3 Degrees Leo; Quincunx Neptune at 2 Degrees Aries and Square Pluto at 3 Degrees Aquarius.
Mars Trine Neptune at 3 Degrees Leo/Aries. Mars Opposition Pluto at 3 Degrees Leo/Aquarius. You have a choice between peace (Mars trine Neptune) or strife (Mars opposition Pluto). Mercury square Mars in the fixed signs of Scorpio and Leo brings the tendency to resist change. Use the Mercury energy to learn the facts before making a firm decision.
October 3: Venus Turns Retrograde at 9 Degrees Scorpio. Venus is retrograde until November 14, giving you plenty of time to work on Venus issues concerning money, love, beauty, balance and relationships.
October 4-5: Sun Opposition Saturn at 11 Degrees Libra/Aries. Mercury Quincunx Uranus at 5 Degrees Scorpio/Gemini. The Sun opposite Saturn can bring a sense of loneliness, or a feeling that you are unable to connect with others in the way you would like. Mercury quincunx Uranus may also leave you feeling restless. Don’t push yourself now, but allow yourself to rest or to at least experience some quiet time to recharge your energy.
October 6: Mercury Conjunct Venus at 8 Degrees Scorpio. Conversations flow easily and compromise and agreement are possible. However, because Mercury conjunct Venus occurs in Scorpio, some deep and intense conversations may be needed to clear the air with those close to you.
October 9: Mercury at 11 Degrees Scorpio Quincunx Saturn at 11 Degrees Scorpio/Aries. Take a break from tasks that require focused concentration as your mind is prone to slip into overload status now. In addition, when Mercury is quincunx Saturn, you are apt to see all of the reasons why something won’t work. A healthy dose of gratitude will help you make needed changes without the Saturn negativity.
October 10: New Moon at 17 Degrees 21 Minutes Libra at 5:31 PM EST. Venus Square Mars at 7 Degrees Scorpio/Leo. Jupiter at 21 Degrees Leo Sextile the New Moon. The Libra New Moon is about connection, balance, harmony and settling differences in a win-win manner. Libra’s ruler, Venus, is retrograde in Scorpio asking us to delve deeply into any relationship issues Jupiter in Leo is at the same degree as the August 12 solar eclipse. It promises new possibilities and opportunities, especially through the helpful connection with others.
October 13: Sun at 20 Degrees Libra Sesiquiquadrate Uranus at 5 Degrees Gemini. You may be feeling extra restless today. Its best to curb your impatience and, rather, use this uncomfortable energy to push you towards making any needed changes. You may get sudden insights into unusual solutions to any problems under this aspect.
October 16: Mars Trine Saturn at 10 Degrees Leo/Aries. Venus Quincunx Uranus at 5 Degrees Scorpio/Gemini. Mars trine Saturn requires discipline and endurance, because delays are possible. Meanwhile, Venus quincunx Uranus can bring an exciting project to light. You may feel like you need to control things when Mars is trine Saturn coupled with Venus quincunx Uranus. Relax, let the tension from not knowing dissipate and just go with the flow.
October 16: Pluto Turns Direct at 3 Degrees Aquarius. Pluto has been retrograde since May 6. It brought a five-month time of heavy soul searching and deep introspection. Pluto direct allows you to put the positive aspects of that soul searching to practical use. It is now time to begin the changes to upgrade your life in tune with who you are now, not who you were, or who others wish you to be.
October 19-20: Sun Trine North Node at 26 Degrees Libra/Aquarius. Venus Square Pluto at 3 Degrees Scorpio/Aquarius. There is a mixed bag of energy now. The Sun trine the North Node can bring unexpected opportunities if either the Sun or the North Node fall on one of your planets near 26 degrees of Libra or Aquarius. Examine and repair any relationship issues when Venus is square Pluto.
October 21: Sun Opposition Chiron at 28 Degrees Libra/Aries. Venus Quincunx Neptune at 2 Degrees Scorpio/Aries. The Sun Opposition Chiron in the signs of Libra (Sun) and Aries (Chiron) brings up wounding issues around independence versus relationships. Some common issues with this configuration is that someone in your life did not honor your independence and individuality or, vice versa, someone was overly independent and you felt neglected because of that. Venus quincunx Neptune can bring a certain amount of disillusion when reality doesn’t live up to your idealistic expectations.
October 23: Sun Enters Scorpio Conjunct Venus at Zero Degrees Scorpio. Avoid drama and secrets when the Sun is conjunct Venus in Scorpio. Venus in Scorpio is auspicious for love and affection. Your feelings for a loved one may deepen under this aspect, so long as there are no hidden agendas or control issues in the relationship.
October 24: Mercury Turns Retrograde at 21 Degrees Scorpio. Mercury retrograde in Scorpio until November 13, brings heightened emotions and deep soul searching and introspection. Mercury retrograde in Scorpio is an excellent time to seek psychological counseling if you feel the need.
October 25: Venus Enters Libra. Sun Quincunx Neptune at 2 Degrees Scorpio/Aries. Venus retrogrades back into Libra giving you more time to work on any money or relationship issues. Venus turns direct on November 15, allowing you to take positive steps to resolve any such issues.
October 26: Full Moon at 2 Degrees 43 Minutes Taurus. Moon Conjunct Chiron. Sun Square Pluto at 3 Degrees Scorpio/Aquarius. It’s back to basics under this full Moon in Taurus. Taurus is ruled by Venus so love, finances and security are in the front of your mind now. The Moon with Chiron may bring up old, emotional fears, drama and wounding, but within that wounding, the Venus connection will go a long way toward healing. Taurus rules healing earth energy, so make time to hug a tree or to just rejoice in the beauty of nature.
The Sun square Pluto is a challenging aspect that brings pressure from both outside yourself and within yourself. Be careful in your interactions today with others, especially those in authority. Everyone is feeling tense and overwhelmed. Machines may react to all of the tension by malfunctioning.
October 28: Sun Quincunx Uranus at 4 Degrees Scorpio/Gemini. Venus Opposition Chiron at 28 Degrees Libra/Aries. Mars at 16 Degrees Leo Sesiquiquadrate Neptune at 2 Degrees Aries. Sun quincunx Uranus is known for bringing out feelings of restlessness and the desire to revolt. Additionally, the desire to escape is strong when Mars is sesiquiquadrate Neptune. Venus opposition Chiron is especially useful in helping you break away from painful relationships. Use this energy to shake yourself loose from those people and things that are not good for you.
October 30: Mercury Square Mars at 18 Degrees Scorpio/Leo. Be careful with this one. Mercury square Mars may leave you feeling touchy and irritable and prone to rehashing old grievances. Even more concerning, is that you are prone to projecting such feelings onto others now, leading to unnecessary confrontations. You are also more prone to accidents and fires now. Be especially mindful while walking or driving, as hostility and aggressiveness are often expressions of Mercury square Mars. This aspect is short lived, thank goodness, and will start to dissipate by November 1.
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Moon Movement During October 2026: Note: Dates given are for New York City, NY. The time of the Moon’s movement into a sign will vary depending on where you live.
October 1: Moon in Gemini
October 2: Moon enters Cancer
October 4: Moon enters Leo
October 6: Moon enters Virgo
October 9: Moon enters Libra
October 10: New Moon at 17 Degrees 21 Minutes Libra at 11:50 AM
October 11: Moon enters Scorpio
October 13: Moon enters Sagittarius
October 16: Moon enters Capricorn
October 18: Moon enters Aquarius
October 21: Moon enters Pisces
October 23: Moon enters Aries
October 25: Moon enters Taurus
October 26: Full Moon at 2 Degrees 45 Minutes Taurus at 0:11 AM
October 27: Moon enters Gemini
October 29: Moon enters Cancer
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“Some loose ends need to be tied up but still their threads are part of the tapestry.
Some loose ends need to be re-woven.
Some need to be pulled and allowed to lead us where they may …” ― Shellen Lubin
I love this slightly strange image, as it depicts the connection between traditional tapestry (Virgo and earth signs) and the futuristic digital influence (Virgo planets square Uranus). I view September as a connecting month, because September contains the fall equinox and connects the end of summer to the beginning of fall. September highlights the sign of Virgo and the much-needed qualities of organization, attention to detail, clear-headed thinking and reliability. Uranus rules electricity, earthquakes, and sudden events or reversals. Uranus in Gemini in square aspect to the early degrees of Virgo shakes up the good-for-you Virgo influence and adds an unexpected, sometimes exciting, element to the usually calm Virgo energy.
The month begins with Jupiter trine Saturn and also Mars square Saturn, a puzzling, tense set up indeed. Jupiter/Saturn transits are generally helpful, but that benefit is tempered by Mars square Saturn. Jupiter brings high expectations and the tendency to over extend your energy reserves, while Saturn urges restraint. Frustrations run high and aggressive outbursts can result due to Saturn and Mars being at odds with one another. Those of you with planets or points near 13 degrees of cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn or mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius or Pisces) will feel the friction the most.
Otherwise, the energy is fairly routine this month with lots of quincunx aspects (adjustment) and a few sesiquiquadrate aspects (challenge). Another possible caution periods is September 15, when Venus is square Pluto, potentially bringing relationship issues up for review.
September 1-2: Mars Square Saturn at 13 Degrees Cancer/Aries. Mars at 14 Degrees Cancer Sesiquiquadrate North Node at 29 Degrees Aquarius. Mars square Saturn and Mars sesiquiquadrate the North Node bring a sense of frustration and unease. Ask yourself: Is my outer, public life in tune with my soul’s desire?
September 5: Sun Quincunx Saturn at 13 Degrees Virgo/Aries. Saturn in Aries generally motivates you to move forward, but with an eye toward doing so in a responsible and productive way. Sun quincunx Saturn urges you to assess the upside and downside of any action you undertake.
September 7: Sun at 15 Degrees Virgo Sesiquiquadrate Chiron at 0 Degrees Taurus. The Sun is your core identity, while Chiron indicates where you feel vulnerable and wounded. Under a Sun sesiquiquadrate Chiron aspect you may feel inadequate and more prone to self-doubt and self-flagellation. The Sun in perfectionistic Virgo only adds to the self-abuse. Break the pattern by cleaning out a drawer or dusting the bookcase. Virgo loves tidiness and organization!
September 8: Venus Trine North Node at 28 Degrees Libra/Aquarius. Venus trine the North Node brings a lovely flow to your life. Events under this transit sometimes have a fated feel, especially in financial and relationship matters.
September 10: Venus Enters Scorpio. Venus Opposition Chiron at 0 Degrees Scorpio/Taurus. Your emotions intensify when Venus is in Scorpio. Venus opposition Chiron urges you to examine and heal old wounds, especially wounds around love (Venus), money (Venus) and security (Chiron in Taurus). Venus turns retrograde on October 2, giving you even longer to explore your inner motivations and true desires around love, money and security.
September 10: Mercury Enters Libra. Mercury Quincunx Chiron at 0 Degrees Libra/Taurus. Mercury in Libra until September 30, brings a more balanced outlook on life. Your sense of fairness is heightened and your ability for diplomatic speech is enhanced. Mercury quincunx Chiron helps you discern where adjustments need to be made. Chiron in Taurus indicates that you may have been too stubborn or unyielding in your interactions with others. Mercury in Libra is excellent for smoothing over old relationship snafus and misunderstandings.
September 10: Uranus Turns Stationary Retrograde at 5 Degrees Gemini. Uranus, the great awakener, is retrograde until February 8, 2027, when it will turn stationary direct at 1 degree Gemini. Uranus events are less visible when it is retrograde because its powerful energy is turned inward. When direct it can cause chaos, sudden turns in fortune, earthquakes and general disruption. When retrograde its effects are more subtle, but no less powerful. Look for breakthroughs in understanding and communication and even flashes of insight into problems that have long defied solutions.
September 10: New Moon and Sun at 18 Degrees Virgo, Sesiquiquadrate Pluto at 3 Degrees Aquarius. Neptune Sextile Pluto at 3 Degrees Aries/Aquarius. The Virgo New Moon is an excellent time to rethink and revise your everyday habits, organization and health self-care. The New Moon sextile Pluto gives you the extra oomph and motivation to take your health care and organization seriously.
Neptune sextile Pluto will be in force for decades, because both Neptune and Pluto are very slow moving. This aspect combines Neptunes, creativity, imagination and spirituality with Pluto’s ability to bring about profound change and transformation on a very deep level. On an individual level, if you have planets in the early degrees of the Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn) or the fixed signs (Aquarius, Taurus, Leo, Scorpio) you are undergoing a deep emotional clearing that can lead to enhanced intuitive and creative abilities over time.
September 15: Venus Square Pluto at 3 Degrees Scorpio/Aquarius. Venus Quincunx Neptune at 3 Degrees Scorpio/Aries. Proceed with caution in all matters pertaining to love and money. Venus square Pluto can bring out hidden issues regarding power, jealousy, control and possessiveness. Overspending due to stress or to soothe your security needs could also be an issue. You may want to address these issues in a week or so when the energy is less intense.
September 20: Venus Quincunx Uranus at 5 Degrees Scorpio/Gemini. You may be at war with yourself under the Venus quincunx Uranus aspect. Inner tension arises because Venus desires closeness and affection, while Uranus wants freedom and change. If you are in a relationship, alleviate this internal tug-of-war by enjoying unusual, or even weird get-aways. Exploring ghost towns together would be one possible suggestion.
September 22: Sun Enters Libra at the Equinox. Sun Quincunx North Node and Chiron. Jupiter at 18 Degrees Leo Sesiquiquadrate Neptune at 3 Degrees Aquarius. The Sun in Libra until October 23, 2026 emphasizes, fairness, diplomacy and balance. It favors all kinds of relationship matters. The Sun quincunx the North Node and Chiron points out the need to apply Libra’s talent for negotiation to relationship snafus. Ask Yourself: “How can I move past and heal the relationship tension (Libra and Chiron), while being true to myself and my needs (Libra and North Node).
September 25: Sun Opposition Neptune at 3 Degrees Libra/Aries. Don’t push yourself when the Sun is opposite Neptune. Your energy is low, you may feel tired, confused and more prone to catch colds and the flu. The good news is that you have high imagination, intuition and enhanced spiritual insights. Rest and tune into your creative and spiritual side now.
September 26: Full Moon at 3 Degrees Aries/Libra. Moon Conjunct Neptune Opposition Sun. Sun Trine Pluto at 3 Degrees Libra/Aquarius. The energy of the Aries Full Moon is rather jumbled due to the Moon in action-oriented Aries opposite the Sun in relationship-oriented Libra. The Aries Moon conjunct Neptune is also a confusing energy. The Aries Moon says: “Go, go, go; while dreamy Neptune says “let’s take a nap, sit by the stream, or light a candle and do yoga or meditate.” This is not the best time to start new projects, but could be great for using your burst of energy (Moon in Aries and Sun trine Pluto) to complete partially completed projects.
September 27: Mars Square Chiron at 29 Degrees Cancer/Aries. Mars Enters Leo at 10:48 PM. Mars squares Chiron just before it enters Leo, emphasizing those hurtful episodes from the past that are no longer relevant or useful. Mars in Leo until November 25, 2026, activates a surge of confidence and the urge to move forward with pet projects. Those of you with planets in early-to-mid Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius and Taurus will feel increased motivation.
September 28: Sun Trine Uranus at 5 Degrees Libra/Gemini. Try something new when the Sun is trine Uranus. You deeply feel the need to express your creative, inventive, and even unconventional, impulses now. You are more open-minded, now and your thoughts are firing quickly, in a quirky, imaginative way.
September 30: Mercury Enters Scorpio. Mercury is in Scorpio until December 6, 2026, including a brief excursion into retrograde movement from October 24 – November 13, 2026. Mercury in Scorpio intensifies your thinking and conversations. Serious, deep, and sometimes sharp and cutting words are the norm now. Mercury moves from Libra where all words are run through the niceness filter, to now become serious, deep, sharp and raw. Mercury in Scorpio can spark arguments, but handled carefully can clear the air. Secrets are often exposed when Mercury is in Scorpio. Should be especially interesting in the US political scene only a few weeks before the US election on November 3. What interesting revelation will we see next?
FINALLY, JUST FOR FUN:
As a person who can be a little scattered at times, I thought this was a fun quote in honor of the organized Virgo energy strong from August 22 until September 22.
“I wish I was one of those people who clean as they go, who are models of organization and clarity, but I’m just not. If I find myself with a piece of paper in my hand, and I’m unsure where to put it, I lay it down on the nearest surface and hope it folds itself into a paper plane and flies wherever it’s supposed to go.” ― Abbi Waxman, The Garden of Small Beginnings
Moon Movement During September 2026: Note: Dates given are for New York City, NY. The time of the Moon’s movement into a sign will vary depending on where you live.
September 1: Moon enters Taurus
September 3: Moon enters Gemini
September 5: Moon enters Cancer
September 7: Moon enters Leo
September 9: Moon enters Virgo
September 10: New Moon at 18 Degrees 25 Minutes Virgo
September 11: Moon enters Libra
September 14: Moon enters Scorpio
September 16: Moon enters Sagittarius
September 19: Moon enters Capricorn
September 21: Moon enters Aquarius
September 23: Moon enters Pisces
September 26: Moon enters Aries
September 26: Full Moon at 3 Degrees 37 Minutes Aries at 12:48 PM
September 28: Moon enters Taurus
September 30: Moon enters Gemini
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I am still doing astrology readings by telephone or Zoom. My readings consist of transits, progressions, solar arc directions and solar return (year ahead) in relation to your birth chart. One-hour readings are $165 and half-hour readings are $85. Readings are recorded and payment is by PayPal, Square or Venmo. Send an email to ruby@astrology-classes.com to schedule your reading
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The planetary lineup this month is just the kind of turning point referenced in the above quote. As we celebrate the Fourth of July holiday in the US, transiting Saturn at 14 degrees Aries is in opposition to the US’s natal Saturn, highlighting issues related to structure, order, restrictions, authority, law, government and institutions. This is a Saturn return for the US, which only happens approximately every 28-30 years. In addition, July’s aspects include several quincunxes and sesiquiquadrate aspects that call for adjustments and, even reworking, of the status quo.
Finally, the big news this month is when four of the outer planets simultaneously align at, or near, 4 degrees. That configuration is in force all month but becomes the most intense around July 19, when the Moon briefly joins the party. Planets align with each other all of the time. However, this is noteworthy because these outer, slow-moving planets have cycles that span decades and, in the case of Pluto, generations. Some of these aspects haven’t happened since the 1920s, others since the 1960s, and a few others have never connected in this way. I have been talking about a shift in the planetary energy for quite some time. I now believe that this outer planet alignment is the turning point in these shifts.
Mundane astrologers interpret celestial cycles. They focus on the astrology of global events, geopolitics, and natural phenomena rather than individual lives. André Barbault, one of the greatest mundane astrologers of the 20th century, wrote about this configuration in his 2014 book Planetary Cycles: Mundane Astrology, but had forecast it for quite some time before that. Significantly, Barbault had also predicted the 2020 Covid crisis years before it happened.
Barbault called this planetary lineup “the most beautiful configuration of the 21st century.” He believed it to be a relaunch of civilization after a long period of contraction. His view was that the outer planets forming this pattern would mark the end of a major cycle of collective crisis, and the beginning of some genuinely new energy and events.
Major planetary pairs at or near 4 degrees include (see below for chart):
- Uranus sextile Neptune at 4 degrees Gemini/Aries
- Uranus trine Pluto at 4 degrees Gemini/Aquarius
- Jupiter trine Neptune at 4 degrees Leo/Aries
- Jupiter opposition Pluto at 4 degrees Leo/Aquarius
- Jupiter sextile Uranus at 4 degrees Leo/Gemini
- Neptune sextile Pluto at 4 degrees Aries/Aquarius
Aries, Gemini, Leo and Aquarius will feel this most, especially those of you with planets in the early degrees of those signs, though all air and fire signs will feel it to some degree.
Some major themes are:
- Power structures disintegrate and are rebuilt.
- Time speeds up.
- Creative breakthroughs become the norm.
- Technology flourishes, but must be combined with common sense and meaning, rather than brute power.
- The masses, ruled by Pluto, crave authenticity over power and control.
- Collective values change becoming more aspirational and less about money and influence.
It is important to remember that these planets move slowly and that this turning point is just the beginning. The effects will play out over many, many months and even years. However, I am feeling optimistic that the energy is such that we can now begin to rebuild a new world more in tune with our spiritual values.
July 1-2: Jupiter Square Chiron at Zero Degrees Leo/Taurus. Mars at 2 Degrees Virgo Square the Nodes at 2 Degrees Virgo (NN) and 2 Degrees Pisces (SN). Jupiter square Chiron is a powerful message about healing the past influences that kept you thinking you were small and ineffective. Jupiter, the planet of wisdom and expansion, when squaring Chiron says: “Let the pain go and think big toward becoming all that you can be.” Mars square the Nodes focuses action (Mars) around letting go of the past (South Node) and embracing your true destiny (North Node).
July 4-5 : Mars Conjunct Uranus at 3 Degrees Gemini. Mars Trine Pluto at 4 Degrees Gemini/Aquarius. Mars conjunct Uranus is a powerful breakthrough aspect assisting you in overcoming obstacles through creative thinking (Gemini and Aquarius). Watch for startling news during this transit. If you are traveling during the Fourth of July holiday, be extra careful, as Mars, Uranus and Pluto in aspect can be conducive to unexpected accidents, fires and other crisis events.
July 6: Sun Square Saturn at 14 Degrees Cancer /Aries. Sun square Saturn is an excellent accomplishment aspect. Make tough decisions and patiently (Saturn) chip away at any real or perceived obstacles. Though Sun square Saturn may make you feel a little depressed or limited, this aspect will help you break through any obstacles ─ slowly and steadily.
July 9-10: Venus Enters Virgo. : Venus Trine Chiron at 1 Degree Virgo/Taurus. Venus at 0 Degrees Virgo Sesiquiquadrate Saturn at 14 Degrees Aries. Venus Conjunct South Node and Opposition North Node at 2 Degrees Pisces. Venus in Virgo until August 7 is excellent for organizing, clearing out clutter and making well-thought-out plans. Venus trine Chiron is good for letting go of old memorabilia that only brings back painful memories. Venus conjunct the South Node seconds that idea.
July 13: Venus Square Uranus at 4 Degrees Virgo/Gemini. Venus Quincunx Neptune at 4 Degrees Virgo/Aries. Venus Quincunx Pluto at 4 Degrees Virgo/Aquarius. Venus is certainly being activated under these aspects. Venus square Uranus can bring impatience with your loved ones. Be aware that you may be more prone to provoking a disagreement just to liven things up a little. Venus quincunx Neptune brings a lack of clarity, though it is very good for artistic and creative endeavors. Venus quincunx Pluto brings a burst of energy with nowhere to put it. Power struggles and arrogant attitudes can be the result. Quincunx aspects always ask for compromise and adjustments. The bottom line: Don’t push things with those close to you, but rather make adjustments in how you relate to each other.
July 14: New Moon at 22 Degrees Cancer at 5:43 AM EST. This Cancer New Moon is in the Moon’s home sign, so it is especially strong in all matters relating to real estate, home, family, nurturing and being nurtured. Emotions are felt extra deeply now. Ruminating about old family issues can leave you feeling a little blue. Instead, use this deeply caring New Moon in Cancer to authentically honor your own feelings, and to celebrate those people, pets and things that nourish your emotional well-being.
July 18: Uranus Trine Pluto at 4 Degrees Gemini/Aquarius. Uranus and Pluto are both planets of transcendent consciousness. Your insight into your inner being is heightened during this transit, giving you the ability to see what is wrong with your life and how to more easily take corrective actions. Uranus gives you the ability to break free from old habits or emotional ruts that have kept you stuck.
July 20: Jupiter Trine Neptune at 4 Degrees Leo/Aries. Jupiter Opposition Pluto at 4 Degrees Leo/Aquarius. Jupiter opposition Pluto is a super-powerful aspect that benefits big achievements and anything requiring a focused, gung-ho attitude. Meanwhile, Jupiter trine Neptune brings heightened intuition and aids in spiritual or artistic endeavors. Stay grounded and be wary of grandiose schemes.
July 22-23: Sun Enters Leo. Sun Square Chiron at Zero Degrees Leo/Taurus. Venus Quincunx Saturn at 14 Degrees Virgo/Aries. Sun Quincunx North Node at 1 Degrees Leo/Pisces. Venus Sesiquiquadrate Chiron on July 24. The Sun enters exuberant Leo, but you may not feel the light-hearted energy for a few days due to the challenging quincunx aspects from Venus and the Sun. Make any needed adjustments to your plans so you will be ready when the mood lightens.
July 25: Mercury Turns Direct. Mercury turns direct at 13 degrees Cancer.
July 26-27: Sun Opposite Pluto at 4 Degrees Leo/Aquarius. Sun Trine Neptune at 4 Degrees Leo/Aries. Venus at 19 Virgo Sesiquiquadrate Pluto at 4 Degrees Aquarius. When the Sun is opposite Pluto, you may be asking: “Who is the boss,” since both the Sun in Leo and Pluto in Aquarius thinks they know best. Venus sesiquiquadrate Pluto points to sorting that question out with loved ones.
July 29: Full Moon at 6 Degrees Aquarius at 10:35 AM EST. Sun Conjunct Jupiter at 4 Degrees. This Aquarius Full Moon is the perfect ending to a month holding the historical 4-degree outer planet alignment. The Sabian symbol for this Full Moon in Aquarius is: “A child born of an eggshell.” This symbol speaks to new beginnings and symbolizes rebirth or recreating yourself anew. It emphasizes self-realization, enlightenment and regeneration. You may discover a talent or aptitude that you had overlooked that points you in a new direction. Use this Aquarius Full Moon to its fullest by refusing to accept limitations. The Sun conjunct Jupiter brings a big dose of optimism and confidence that only enhances and confirms the Full Moon promise. The main downside would be a tendency to become arrogant or over-confident.
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Moon Movement During June 2026: Note: Dates given are for New York City, NY. The time of the Moon’s movement into a sign will vary depending on where you live.
June 1: Moon enters Capricorn
June 4: Moon enters Aquarius
June 6: Moon enters Pisces
June 9: Moon enters Aries
June 11: Moon enters Taurus
June 13: Moon enters Gemini
June 14: New Moon at 24 Degrees 3 Minutes Gemini at 10:54 PM EST
June 15: Moon enters Cancer
June 17: Moon enters Leo
June 19: Moon enters Virgo
June 21: Moon enters Libra
June 24: Moon enters Scorpio
June 26: Moon enters Sagittarius
June 29: Moon enters Capricorn 3:18 AM
June 29: Full Moon at 8 Degrees 14 Minutes Capricorn at 7:56 PM EST
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I am still doing astrology readings by telephone or Zoom. My readings consist of transits, progressions, solar arc directions and solar return (year ahead) in relation to your birth chart. One-hour readings are $165 and half-hour readings are $85. Readings are recorded and payment is by PayPal, Square or Venmo. Send an email to ruby@astrology-classes.com to schedule your reading.
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To have a breakthrough, you must consciously connect with the invisible forces that are everywhere around you, urging you to go beyond your old conditioning. ─ Deepak Chopra
After the darkness there was sunlight. After the doubt there was trust. After the struggle, breakthrough turned up! ― Wesam Fawzi
June 2026 is somewhat calmer and easier than the astrological energy at the beginning of the year. Some of the outer planet challenging energy is still operating behind the scenes, but the beneficial, healing energy manifesting this month brings a welcome respite from the earlier in-your-face tension, anger and chaos.
In March and April, we had an Aries stellium, which was a time to forge ahead, leave the past behind and begin something new. Last month I talked about Uranus, the Great Awakener, moving into Gemini, which began a seven-year cycle of breakthroughs in communication, technology and medical science. Now, the June 2026 astrology continues the energy shifts and beneficial breakthroughs with movement by Venus, the planet of love and blessings received, and Jupiter, the planet of expansion, optimism and luck.
Jupiter opposition Pluto and Chiron in Taurus, urge you to let go of outdated structures and negative, limiting beliefs. Chiron in Taurus illuminates the need for trust and the release of old ideas around scarcity and lack. Jupiter trine Neptune and the Cancer energy emphasis favor a return to spirituality, compassion and care for self and others. Venus’ connections to both Pluto and Neptune (agape nonconditional love) have the power to transform (Pluto) your relationships in a deep, meaningful way.
All in all, June 2026 brings breakthroughs around healing old wounds, regaining confidence (Jupiter) and trust (Chiron in Taurus) and bringing both stability and amazing spiritual breakthroughs ((Jupiter trine Neptune).
June 1: Mercury Enters Cancer. Mercury in Cancer until August 9 is wonderful for family reunions and for communicating with your family, including your non-family “family” ─ those friends who nurture and support you. This would be a good time to go through and organize old family photos and memorabilia
June 2: Sun Sextile Saturn at 12 Degrees Gemini/Aries. The Sun sextile Saturn in air (Gemini) and fire (Aries) is excellent for accomplishment. Mental tasks requiring concentration and steady effort (Saturn) are especially favored. This is a good time to set, and begin to accomplish, long-term goals as your determination and organizational skills are in overdrive.
June 4: Mercury Square Neptune at 4 Degrees Cancer/Aries. Intuitive, right-brain thinking, imagination and creative problem solving are favored now under this short-lived aspect. Be mindful that Mercury square Neptune can also bring confusion and misunderstandings. Pick your companions carefully now as people may not be who they say they are.
June 9: Venus Conjunct Jupiter at 25 Degrees Cancer. Venus conjunct Jupiter is the “follow your bliss” aspect. Use this helpful conjunction to tune in emotionally (Cancer) to your true desires (Venus). The likelihood of manifestation is high now, so be careful what you wish for.
June 10: Mercury Square Saturn at 13 Degrees Cancer/Aries. Mercury square Saturn brings focused, realistic thinking. Be aware, however, that it can also bring narrow, judgmental thinking and limitation.
June 13: Venus Enters Leo. When I think of Venus in Leo, I think of entertainment, Hollywood, summer parties and a generally fun time. Enjoy social gatherings and a burst of creativity while Venus is in heart-centered Leo until July 9. If you have natal planets in Leo, you may find that you are receiving more compliments and positive feedback from others.
June 15: New Moon at 24 Degrees Gemini at 2:53 AM EST. Venus Sextile Uranus at 2 Degrees Leo/Gemini. The Gemini New Moon is prime energy for writing, communicating (in every way), fresh ideas and new projects. Your mind is active now and open to all kinds of intriguing thoughts and concepts. Meanwhile, Venus sextile Uranus and Venus trine Neptune bring the desire to try something new and daring (Uranus) or to just escape to a romantic island (Venus and Neptune). Keep yourself grounded, but allow yourself the freedom to explore new horizons under this lovely New Moon in Gemini.
June 17: Venus Trine Neptune at 4 Degrees Leo/Aries. Venus Opposition Pluto at 5 Degrees Leo/Aquarius. Venus trine Neptune brings a dreamy quality to the day that is excellent for artistic and spiritual endeavors. However, its best to keep your own counsel and refrain from outside interactions. You just want to relax and take it easy under Venus trine Neptune, but you are susceptible to scams, misinformation and addictive behavior. Venus in opposition to Pluto brings an overly intense vibe to your interactions with others and the likelihood of power struggles with those close to you is elevated.
June 19: Chiron Enters Taurus. Chiron shows us where we have a core wound and where we carry subconscious beliefs around the source of our wounding. When Chiron is in Taurus we are asked to examine our relationship to money, self-worth and physical safety and security. Chiron in Taurus brings out scarcity fears around poverty, loss and survival. I sometimes call Chiron in Taurus the “bag lady syndrome,” whether it is in your birth chart or when Chiron is transiting your planets. Now is an opportune time to heal those fears, due to the excellent transits of Taurus’ ruler Venus. Chiron turns retrograde on August 14 and moves back into Aries on September 18, then re-enters Taurus on April 18, 2027 giving you plenty of time to work on any subconscious “bag lady” issues.
June 21: Sun Enters Cancer. Our attention turns to family, real estate, home improvement and matters relating to nurturing. Remember: nurturing relates not only to nurturing others, receiving nurturing from others, but also to nurturing yourself. Because the sign of Cancer is strongly connected to your relationships with your parents, it would be a good time to work on any emotional family issues.
June 25: Venus Trine Saturn at 14 Degrees Leo/Aries. Sun Square Neptune at 4 Degrees Cancer/Aries. Venus trine Saturn favors taking time to look at your financial and relationship connections. Small tweaks now can have long-term favorable results. Sun square Neptune brings inspiration and intuition.
June 29: Mercury Turns Retrograde at 26 Degrees Cancer. Mercury turns retrograde until July 25, when it begins to move forward at 16 degrees Cancer. Use this time to reflect on old memories and emotional connections. Mercury retrograde in Cancer can be a time of emotional healing, though painful memories can resurface. Ask Yourself: Which experiences and attachments are worth keeping and which are best released?
You may find yourself having deep, emotional conversations with others. That can be very healing so long as you do not let yourself fall into a “poor me” trap. Consider self-care and self-nurturing as a top priority during this time.
This is not the time to make major purchases or to sign important contracts due to the strong emotions (Cancer) ruling your mind (Mercury retrograde). Instead, use this time to repair and refurbish your home.
June 29: Full Moon at 8 Degrees Capricorn at 23:56 PM EST. The Full Moon in Capricorn acts as a counterbalance to the emotional Sun in Cancer and Mercury retrograde in Cancer. Capricorn is a clear-headed earth sign focused on structure, goals, responsibility and career matters. You may find that issues around your home life in relation to your career goals need your attention at this time.
June 30: Jupiter Enters Leo. Jupiter loves being in Leo. Jupiter is an expansive, optimistic, fun-loving planet, which meshes very well with the child-like exuberance of Leo. Jupiter has a 12-year cycle, i.e. it takes it 12 years to transit the entire Zodiac. It would be interesting to look back at Jupiter’s previous journeys through Leo in 1978, 1990, 2002 and 2014 to see what happened in your life during those times. The house in your birth chart ruled by Leo will experience a little bit of extra ease, expansion and even luck during Jupiter’s transit in Leo until July 28, 2027.
Moon Movement During June 2026: Note: Dates given are for New York City, NY. The time of the Moon’s movement into a sign will vary depending on where you live.
June 1: Moon enters Capricorn
June 4: Moon enters Aquarius
June 6: Moon enters Pisces
June 9: Moon enters Aries
June 11: Moon enters Taurus
June 13: Moon enters Gemini
June 14: New Moon at 24 Degrees 3 Minutes Gemini at 10:54 PM EST
June 15: Moon enters Cancer
June 17: Moon enters Leo
June 19: Moon enters Virgo
June 21: Moon enters Libra
June 24: Moon enters Scorpio
June 26: Moon enters Sagittarius
June 29: Moon enters Capricorn 3:18 AM
June 29: Full Moon at 8 Degrees 14 Minutes Capricorn at 7:56 PM EST
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