Astrology Forecast for June 22-28, 2026

Mercury is now in its Storm - moving very slowly in the skies - getting ready to turn retrograde on June 29.  Most Mercury Rx-related mishaps tend to happen in the days before and after it changes direction, so be particularly cautious June 26-July 2. 

Proofread all important communication, and if you absolutely must sign a contract or a legal document, read the fine print.  

Mercury will stay retrograde until July 23.

💫 To Make the Most of This Week:

The planets make few aspects this week.  But, a heads-up: next week brings some major fireworks! 

For now, here is what to prioritize — and sidestep — in the week ahead:

• Monday and Tuesday bring social connections into focus, but you may also run into grumpy or disagreeable people (Moon in Libra making mixed aspects).
  
  
• On Wednesday and Thursday, you may find yourself giving some serious thought to your love life or finances (Venus trine Saturn) - if relevant to you at this phase of your life.  But, it's actually not a good time to leap into a relationship or financial commitment (Sun square Neptune).  
  
  
• Friday and Saturday bring helpful energies for career or business moves.  Just remember that Mercury is about to turn retrograde, so proofread all important documentation carefully. 
  
  
• The Moon is void of course on Sunday.  It's your cosmic nudge to rest and recharge.  Initiating anything that you want to grow is not advisable when the Moon is void of course, but routine tasks - laundry, grocery shopping - are all fine.  If you must, that is! 

💫 Key Astro-Events:

Now let's take a look at the astro-events this week:

✨ June 22-23: Waxing Moon in Libra makes mixed aspects

Best For:

• Social connections

Avoid:

• Being reactive to emotional triggers.  You may inadvertently over-react. 

✨ June 24-25: Venus trine Saturn; Sun square Neptune

You'd think that with Venus trine Saturn, this is a good time to have a serious conversation about your relationship or a financial planning session, but no — a Sun-Neptune square comes soon after, bringing mental fog. Unfortunately, the timing isn't ideal!

Avoid:

• Overdoing it with alcohol or drugs. Sun-Neptune aspects increase sensitivity (and that includes prescription drugs). 
• If your immune system is not at its peak, stay home if you can, or keep hand sanitizer handy.  Sun-Neptune aspects can lower vitality and make us more prone to catching a cold. 

💼 ✨  June 26-27:  Mars sextile Jupiter

Best For:

• Business and career matters
• Sports events

Keep in mind that Mercury is about to turn retrograde - be sure to proofread all important documentation, keep an eye out for technology glitches, and give yourself plenty of time to get to important appointments.

✨ June 28:  Mars enters Gemini. 

Mars is all about action, and Gemini is about variety, stimulation, and curiosity. We might feel a great desire to pursue many new things at once. Don't scatter your energy too much, though. Stay focused on what's important!

Mars will stay in Gemini until August 11, 2026.  

🕰️ Moon Void of Course

And here is a quick summary of the void-of-course times this week. Avoid starting anything new you want to succeed during these periods:

• June 23, 9:11 p.m. to 11:43 p.m. PDT
  
• June 26, 10:10 a.m. to 11:41 a.m. PDT
• June 27, 10:05 p.m. to June 29, 12:19 a.m. PDT - this is a long one.  Pay attention! 
  

Next week, we're in for some major celestial fireworks. Stay tuned! 

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