The transition from spring to summer generally brings with it a hefty dose of sunshine and hope for what the warmest, most playful season will bring. Curiosity about what lies ahead is at an all-time high, as is the desire to dive in and enjoy life's most basic, heartfelt pleasures. This year, that craving couldn't be stronger, given continued social distancing measures that are stirring us to focus on the moments and loved ones that matter the most.
The collective intense need to connect and bond is made even stronger by June's astrological seasons. Until June 20, the sun travels through chatty, dualistic, social Gemini, urging you to explore, question, discuss, and flit from one exciting possible pastime (Zoom yoga or hit the hiking trails? Netflix or Hulu?) to the next. Then, until July 22, it travels through family-oriented, sentimental, sensitive Cancer, inspiring more time spent swimming in our feelings, caring for others, and nurturing our closest ties.
Gemini and Cancer seasons—the first focused on communication, the second lending itself to exploring what's in your heart—come together to make June a time to grow intellectually and emotionally. This is a time for soaking up as much knowledge as you possibly can and sharing that information with others, then taking a step back to let it all soak in, tuning into your inner voice, and letting it be your guide in showing others how much you care. This is a time for learning (new quarantine hobby, anyone?) and loving. The air-to-water energy is all about exploring and finding inspiration everywhere and channeling whatever it is that lights you up the most into your closest relationships.
That said, Gemini season and Cancer season are far from the only major movements happening in this month's skies. In addition to two eclipses—a lunar eclipse in Sagittarius on June 5 and a solar eclipse in Cancer on June 21—there's a Mercury retrograde (June 18-July 12) and Neptune retrograde (June 23-November 28) to look forward to. This series of groundbreaking moments set up June to be an intense month filled with radical change, slowdowns, and wake-up calls. It might sound daunting but think of it this way: You're bound to face an uphill battle or two while making your way to the top of any mountain—and you'll be stronger for it.
Want to know more about how June's astrological highlights will affect your health and wellness, relationships, and career? Read on for your sign's June 2020 horoscope. (Pro tip: Be sure to read your rising sign/ascendant, aka your social personality, if you know that, too!)
Aries (March 21–April 19)
Health: Around June 5, when the lunar eclipse lights up your ninth house of higher education and adventure, you'll be ready to get out of your comfort zone and shake up your wellness routine in an eye-opening way. Think about honing new skills or working with an instructor who can help you level up your practice while seeing it in a different light.
Relationships: Whether you've been wanting to speak your truth about your sexual desires with your S.O. or, if you're single, start swiping a bit more assertively on the dating apps, consider June 3 a lucky time to do so. The confident sun will pair up with relationship-oriented Venus in your third house of communication, making it easier for you to verbalize your most romantic needs.
Career: Get ready to enjoy the most gung-ho vibe you've felt yet this year. Like the strongest cold brew you've ever sipped, go-getter Mars will bound through your sign from June 27 to September 9 (when it'll go retrograde). You can take advantage by putting extra energy into your professional aspirations and going to bat for the projects and causes you most believe in.
Taurus (April 20–May 20)
Health: From June 18 to July 12, while messenger Mercury is retrograde in your third house of communication, you'll be experimenting with your schedule and social life, both of which can support your wellness efforts. Though you're a creature of habit, being open to seeing where the moment leads you might prove more productive right now. Who knows? You could land on a cool fitness app or unexpected workout buddy.
Relationships: Around June 5, as the lunar eclipse throws a spotlight on your eighth house of emotional bonds and sexual intimacy, you could clash with a partner over a money matter or feel compelled to set more definitive boundaries that make you feel more comfortable within your closest bonds. Getting clear on what you deeply need from your S.O. or a potential partner is key right now. (See: How to Have Healthier Relationship Arguments)
Career: Thanks to go-getter Mars' trip through your twelfth house of spirituality from June 27 to September 9 (when it'll go retrograde), you'll do well to slow down and reflect on your big picture professional desires versus plow forward. The more willing you are to tap into the power of your dreams, the more prepared you'll be to take productive action down the road.
Gemini (May 21–June 20)
Health: Spending more time isolated from your wide circle of connections has been especially tough for you, Gemini, but thanks to go-getter Mars' trip through your eleventh house of networking from June 27 to September 9 (when it goes retrograde), group activities should take center stage. Whether you're doing a socially distanced hike or attending group therapy sessions over Zoom, spending time with others however you can now bolsters your emotional and physical wellness.
Relationships: With relationship-oriented Venus retrograde since May 13, this hasn't been the easiest time to connect with someone special. But on June 3, the confident sun and Venus pair up in your sign, making it a sweet day to flirt up a storm with someone special or enjoy a vibrant date night in with your love. And on June 25, the beauty-loving planet finally moves forward, breathing new life into all things romance once more. (See: How the Coronavirus Is Changing the Dating Landscape)
Career: You could be stirred to make significant money moves around June 21 when the solar eclipse falls in your second house of income. Whether it's a job opportunity that's calling you or a new strategy for paying down debt and saving more, you'll want to gather all the best info you can, check with your gut, and get centered in your decision before forging ahead.
Cancer (June 21–July 22)
Health: A switch-up to your overall health gameplan could be inevitable around June 5 when the lunar eclipse falls in your sixth house of wellness and daily routine. Work-life balance could be a major focus, and finding small, manageable ways to elevate your self-care plan (think midday stretch breaks or getting to bed earlier) can make a noticeable, necessary difference.
Relationships: You'll have a rare opportunity to get clear on your greatest aspirations and how you want to present yourself to the world around June 21 when the solar eclipse lights up your sign. If you're attached, you could be looking to your partner to champion your ambitions, and if you're single, you'll be able to conjure a more specific vision of the type of bond that would best support your goals moving forward. From there, manifestation is within reach.
Career: While action-oriented Mars moves through your tenth house of career from June 27 to September 9 (when it goes retrograde), you'll be fired up to take the initiative on bold projects at work. You can use this extra energy to tackle that passion project proposal or call a meeting with higher-ups. (That said, discussions might feel a bit muddled or suffer delays until July 18, when communicator Mercury ends its retrograde in your sign.)
Leo (July 23–August 22)
Health: Though you tend to have go-to workouts, you'll feel called to either take them to the next level by advancing your skills or adopting a whole new routine while action-oriented Mars moves through your ninth house of higher education and adventure from June 27 to September 9 (when it goes retrograde). You'll have the physical and mental energy—not to mention a burst of excitement—to make broadening your horizons enlivening and rewarding.
Relationships: Around June 5, the lunar eclipse falls in your fifth house of romance and self-expression, you could find that putting love, sex, and art on the backburner for too long has left you feeling downright depleted. It's time to reprioritize the activities and relationships that bring you joy, pleasure, and get your creative juices flowing. And for the record—self-love counts, too!
Career: You'll be razor-sharp focused on what you want to achieve professionally—and have just the right dose of luck to fuel your efforts — come June 30 when expansive Jupiter pairs up with transformative Pluto in your sixth house of daily routine. Take this time to figure out what you have to do on a regular basis to reach the finish line, and you'll be unstoppable.
Virgo (August 23–September 22)
Health: Lean on go-to friends and acquaintances (like your fave fitness-oriented Facebook group) for support and insight on your most burning wellness questions while your ruling planet, communciator Mercury, is retrograde in your eleventh house of networking from June 18 to July 12. Slowing down to appreciate the community aspect of your health regimen could prove just as valuable as the sweat sessions themselves. This could also be the perfect time to revisit a (virtual) group class you loved in the past.
Relationships: Dreamy Neptune has a way of donning you in rose-colored glasses and shying away from the facts, but when it goes retrograde in your seventh house of partnership from June 23 to November 28, you'll be urged to get real about what you want and your dating or relationship game plan going forward. Take heart: This doesn't have to be so much a rude awakening as an opportunity to gain clarity, which can lead to well-deserved centeredness. (See: What I Learned from Video Chat First Dates)
Career: If you feel like your creativity, inventiveness, and desire to collaborate with others has been curbed since mid-May, you'll start to get your mojo back once social Venus moves forward in your tenth house of career on June 25. After that, bringing your most artistic ideas to higher-ups could lead to recognition.
Libra (September 23–October 22)
Health: While direct, spiritual Neptune has a way of clouding rational thought, but when it goes retrograde in your sixth house of wellness from June 23 to November 28, you'll find it's easier to get real about the factors holding you back from hitting health goals. Whether you're kidding yourself about how much you've actually been hydrating or want to better track your daily steps, this period of time lends itself to pinpointing the facts that'll help you thrive.
Relationships: With your ruling planet, relationship-oriented Venus, retrograde in your ninth house of adventure since May 13, you might be a bit fatigued by the lack of excitement and romance that's characterized this period. Thankfully, on June 3, the confident sun steps in to pair up with Venus and bring optimism and fun, and after June 25, you'll be in the clear once the loving planet finally moves forward.
Career: Clashing with higher-ups over issues stemming from miscommunication could be the name of the game while messenger Mercury is retrograde in your tenth house of career from June 18 to July 12. While there's nothing you abhor more than confrontation and tension, consider this as an opportunity to work on your diplomacy game and build confidence in your work.
Scorpio (October 23–November 21)
Health: You can look forward to having more energy to pour into your favorite workouts and healthy eating plan while one of your co-ruling planets, go-getter Mars, moves through your sixth house of wellness from June 27 to September 9 (when it goes retrograde). Even diving into a challenging new pastime that supports your efforts (like gardening or meditating) could feel like NBD right now.
Relationships: Thanks to relationship-oriented Venus' retrograde in your eighth house of emotional bonds and sexual intimacy since May 13, a variety of bumps in the road have likely slowed down your desire and ability to connect on a deeper level with someone special. But on June 3, the vibrant sun steps in to pair up with Venus, and a bold vibe sets the stage for a lighthearted date night or steamy sexting session. And after June 25, the romantic planet moves forward, giving you the green light to pursue even more summer loving.
Career: If you've been putting off applying for that new job or pitching that grand-scale proposal that will boost your income, the universe is going to step in to nudge you in the best direction around June 5, when the lunar eclipse falls in your second house of income. This moment is all about ensuring your work is aligned with your values and passions, so even if it feels initially uncomfortable, it could ultimately lead to personal growth and financial success. (Related: What You Should Know About Astrocartography, the Astrology of Travel)
Sagittarius (November 22–December 21)
Health: You could be ~in your feelings~ in a major way around June 5 when the lunar eclipse falls in your sign. This could drive you to explore how to address your physical and emotional needs in a more consistent, steady way moving forward. Taking a time-out to meditate on what this looks like for you can preempt stress and promote groundedness.
Relationships: On June 3, romantic Venus and the confident sun pair up in your seventh house of partnership, making it a beautiful time to prioritize joyful one-on-one activities with your S.O. or a potential partner. Working on embracing the moment and being super-present with this special someone can bring you even closer and fuel your sense of hope.
Career: You'll be especially driven to hustle hard and attract moneymaking opportunities on June 30 when expansive Jupiter joins forces with transformative Pluto in your second house of income. Though you're pretty much down for anything in your wheelhouse that results in a paycheck, trying to steer toward the options that feel right intuitively—and that you'll be happiest to put your nose to the grindstone on—will result in the most success now.
Capricorn (December 22–January 19)
Health: Not only will you be even more pumped to get ahead on your wellness goals, but you'll have a better sense of what the finish line looks like come June 30 when expansive Jupiter and transformative Pluto pair up in your sign. You have no problem putting in the work required, but you might do well to add in more R&R. After all, it's striking that balance that will best support overall fitness.
Relationships: You'll be driven to get more honest with yourself about reciprocity within your closest, one-on-one bonds around June 21 when the solar eclipse falls in your seventh house of partnership. If you're giving more than you're taking or vice-versa in an existing relationship or in your search for a partner, now's the time to even the playing field. Epiphanies you have now can lay the groundwork for greater emotional fulfillment.
Career: Struggling to get on the same page as a close colleague, friend, or business partner could create delays on the job while messenger Mercury is retrograde in your seventh house of partnership from June 18 to July 12. But you can also take advantage of this time by holding space for others and hearing their ideas out, perhaps even revisiting proposals from the past, in order to become an even stronger duo.
Aquarius (January 20–February 18)
Health: You could be driven to focus on a health goal that's as emotionally satisfying as it is physically rewarding around June 21 when the solar eclipse falls in your sixth house of wellness. It could be training for a charitable race or scheduling regular socially distanced hikes with friends. Thinking about the small, daily steps you can take to get there while keeping the big picture in mind serves you well.
Relationships: If you've been missing out on spontaneous date nights or intellectual talks with someone special that leave you buzzing, you'll have a sweet op to enjoy your heart's desire on June 3 when the confident sun and loving Venus pair up in your fifth house of romance. And once the relationship-oriented planet ends its retrograde and moves forward on June 25, it's all systems go for more flirtatious fun.
Career: You might feel like you've hit a wall on a particular group project and need to start thinking about your next chapter around June 5 when the lunar eclipse falls in your eleventh house of networking. While keeping your long-term goals in mind, you can quickly pivot to connecting with colleagues and trading notes about exciting opportunities on the horizon.
Pisces (February 19–March 20)
Health: While direct, spiritual Neptune tends to have us living in a dreamland, but when it goes retrograde in your sign from June 23 to November 28, you'll find it's easier to see where you should step up your fitness efforts. It's the perfect time to reflect on pragmatic moves that'll boost your energy and help you find better mind-body balance. Being both kind and real with yourself puts results within reach.
Relationships: It's a brilliant time to be honest with yourself—and your significant other or a potential partner—when it comes to your long-term desires and dreams around June 21 when the solar eclipse falls in your fifth house of romance. This might mean having a daunting heart-to-heart or journaling about your needs. (Maybe even consider starting a sex journal.) Ultimately, as long as you're expressing yourself and getting after whatever brings you the most pleasure and joy, it'll be well worth the effort.
Career: You'll be more fired up than usual to hit the ground running on any moneymaking projects that come your way while go-getter Mars moves through your second house of income from June 27 to September 9 (when it goes retrograde). At the same time, this intensified hustle mode might have you diving headfirst into opportunities that aren't quite the right fit and, in turn, could end up being short-lived. For that reason, try to do a gut-check before saying "yes." (See: How to Say No Mo Often)