The month of June starts out in good form with Mercury in Taurus finally out of Shadow! We can all move about without complications. A Full Strawberry Moon in Sagittarius on June 3rd allows us to release our negative thought patterns and lead us towards more mindful thinking so that we can manifest more abundance and our best lives yet! Remember the lessons from this last Retrograde as we move into Summer; Mercury in Taurus asked us to focus on what and who we value, what and who values us. What is of true value? Do your thoughts and words align with your values. Most of all, how are we valuing ourselves with our own thoughts and words?
The month starts out strong with Mars in Leo in an inconjunct to Saturn in Pisces. Mars wants to forge ahead, move forward or power through the next chapter. The Great Teacher that Saturn is, in the Sign of Subconscious is asking us to wait a minute, do not rush through the lessons of the previous months and asks us to take a moment and gather at least one piece of growth from the last few months and carry it with us into the next chapter. Saturn likes to restrict us, and only wants the best for us; exercising some patience right now is in our best interest.
Coming into the Full Strawberry Moon in Sagittarius we are lead by Venus in Cancer Trining (making a harmonious aspect) to Neptune in Pisces. Together, they want us to connect to our heart space and our higher mind. There is a fluid sensitivity and a creative imagination emerging from this, but we want to feel safe and secure without being judged. Like attracts like.
The Full Strawberry Moon in Sagittarius occurs on June 3, 2023 at 11:42 pm at 13° 18′ . The Sun is in Gemini at the same degrees. Gemini, Ruled by Mercury and Ruling the Third House of the Lower Mind is asking us to focus on that of the Higher Mind; the part of us that is deeply connected to something that is bigger than ourselves. Whether that is the Divine, our Sprit Guides or Ancestors, it is a heart based deep intuitive knowing that comes from The Universe. Full Moons are always a time for releasing that which no longer serves. Something that is outworn and has passed its life expectancy. For this Full Moon we will be looking for outworn thoughts and limiting beliefs. This Full Moon and the Sun fall in the 11th and 5th Houses. The 11th House represents our dreams, hopes and wishes along with our social groups and friends. It is time to take a look at our social circle and take an inventory on how those around us align with our beliefs, dreams, hopes and wishes. Is there a disparity that may be causing tension that is now feeling toxic? Is there someone in your circle that no longer belongs there? This could be difficult especially when we hold on to relationships for the sake of longevity or an old similar connections. Is there someone that has not been reciprocating all that we give? Look for establishing or maintaining relationships for the right reasons that help us to gain fulfilment and allow us to discover our best selves. On the opposite end we have the Sun in Gemini in the 5th House. Gemini likes multiples of everything and the 5th House represents our Inner Child, Romance, Creativity, Children and new aspirations! Is anything weighing us down that may be preventing us from achieving what the 5th House can bring us? Conversely, Sagittarius loves adventure, but can sometimes be so dogmatic and bogged down by religious or social beliefs that it does not get to fully experience the freedom of exploration that it so deserves and craves. Bottom line, let go of old, outworn, controlling people that either do not support our beliefs, dreams, hopes and wishes, including our own thoughts or that little voice in our heads that tells us that we are never going to win has got to go. It is time to tap into that Inner Child; our 6 year old selves that believed anything was possible! With the help of the Venus/Neptune Trine, we will be able to get out of our frenzied minds, sink down into the stillness and listen to our Higher Guidance. We will know exactly what needs to be released. Remember to always ask for gentleness when releasing for a Full Moon. A good ask that I learned from Shaman Candace Batterton is “This or Something Better.” Fire Ceremony lead by Shaman Candance Batterton will be held on Monday, June 5th at 7:30 pm at Soulutions for Daily living in Newtown, PA. Call to book your spot! 215-968-9750.
My crystal pick for the month is Obsidian for Protection. This took me by surprise because it can be such a harsh cleaner of our emotional body. But looking at all of the tension and oppositions in the Astrology, it makes sense that we do need to clear out any anger, disappointment, grief and pain, and put up a protective boundary or establish healthier boundaries around our own hearts and energy.
My card picks for the month include The Vision Quest, the Dragon Reversed, the Two of Cups and Koi Fish Animal Totem. For the Full Reading of the Cards and the Horoscope and Card Reading for All Zodiac Signs check out the companion video on YouTube (see below) the video is timestamped so you can go right to your Sign, but I recommend watching the video in its entirety. I will be back mid-month with the rest of the June ’23 Highlights and the energy of the New Moon in Gemini!
