The Sun enters the sign of Cancer on June 21st at 1:32 a.m., Mountain Time. Cancer is a water sign and is associated with the Moon. The Cancer personality is emotional, nurturing, caring, sensitive, creative and sometimes moody. Cancer careers include being a chef, mother, interior designer, baker, gardener and merchant. If you need someone to hold your hand, ask a kind friend who has a Sun in Cancer.
Welcome to the Summer Solstice, which always starts when the Sun enters the sign of Cancer. Each year is divided into four seasons: Spring and Fall Equinoxes and Summer and Winter Solstices. In the northern hemisphere, the Summer Solstice is the longest day and shortest night of the year.
Mercury will be in retrograde motion from July 1-23 in the sign of Cancer. Mercury turns retrograde three times a year for three weeks each time. Since it’s in the sign of Cancer, it’s a perfect time to clean out your kitchen cabinets and pantry. If you’re in the mood to paint or renovate your home, now is your best shot.
In addition, this month has some unusual planetary configurations. Not only is Mercury retrograde, but also assertive Mars is joining Uranus, the Rebel, exactly on July 4th. This is an extreme planetary setup for disruption and turmoil. Please be careful on this national holiday as there will likely be protests and chaos. I’m staying home doing a barbecue.
Regarding the visible planets, we’ve recently had an incredible showing with Venus joining Jupiter along with the Moon! Jupiter will soon get lost in the glow of the Sun and will be difficult to see. Venus is still bright in the western evening sky after sunset. For morning risers, Mars and Saturn are visible in the predawn sky.
See you next for Leo.