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astrology june

BY SAM GEPPI

VEDIC ASTROLOGY

The month of June begins with energetic support for clearing away clutter and destroying what is

no longer needed. Take the time to do this intentionally, as things may be destroyed without your

consent. After you clear away, connect with larger causes and find a way to be the change you wish to

see in the world. These actions are related to the overriding themes for the month of thinking bigger

and channeling our attention to larger truths, higher purposes, and our devotion to God.

June 2-4

The Moon is in Capricorn with Mars and

Ketu. These could be a few days of intense

emotional pressure, combined with frustra-

tion and feelings of explosiveness. Yet there’s

also a lot of power and potential for those

who have a spiritual practice. The beginning

of June offers an energetic opportunity to

simplify. This is a good time to destroy and

clear away a lot of clutter in your life, but

you may find things get destroyed without

your consent. Be the eye of hurricane today.

June 5-6

The Moon is in Aquarius aspected by Jupiter

and Saturn, which makes it a great time to

connect with larger causes that you support

and that inspire you. Making the world a

better place is important now. Ask yourself:

How can you “be the change” today? The

aspect from Jupiter supports teaching and

higher knowledge. The aspect from Saturn

brings a lot of determination and commit-

ment to your efforts.

June 9

Venus is in Cancer with Rahu until July 4,

making this a time of passion, romance, and

maybe even obsession. This can be a very

devotional time if nothing else, but you must

be able to channel your passions and desires

into something higher. Too often, we become

fascinated with the objects of our pleasure,

rather than of our devotion. These are big

themes at this time. Be careful and don’t

wrap all of your dreams, hopes and inspira-

tions up in other people.

June 13

The New Moon is today, which begins a

30-day cycle. This New Moon occurs at the

very last degree of Taurus, the point where

structure, stability, and family lead to shar-

ing and communication with those around

you. Notice how your values were formed by

your early life and family. Those values serve

as a platform for the interests, friends, and

extended family you have today. In the cycle

of the next 30 days, you will evaluate these

evolving values and interests.

June’s New Moon happens in Mrigashira

Nakshtra, ruled by the god Soma, who is the

deity of the immortal nectar. Today you may

experience a gentle restlessness and wander-

ing as you search for pure beauty and truth.

June 16-17

The Moon is with Venus and Rahu in

Cancer, which brings a romantic, passionate,

and devotional mentality into the forefront

of your mind and consciousness. Be careful

of your emotions spinning out of control, as

the Moon is in its own sign of Cancer while

joined with obsessive Rahu. The conjunction

of Venus adds a sort of soulmate fantasy

projection into the mix. Your soul is actually

trying to mate with God, not with other

people or with your desires.

June 22-23

The Moon is joined Jupiter in Libra, which

stimulates big, philosophical ideas. It’s a

great time to study with your teachers and

take their instructions to heart. This is also

an especially good time to learn about rela-

tionship interactions with others and inte-

grate valuable lessons about how you relate.

If you have a spiritual practice, this could be

an especially devotional time. But it may also

come with unrealistic expectations, especially

with other people. Find higher meaning and

beauty in things and ideas, not just in people.

June 27

The Full Moon is in Sagittarius, which

provides contrast to the previous New Moon

from two weeks ago. When the Moon is

full we are full of our emotions, and we all

can become a little looney. It’s important to

seek a higher meaning and purpose—which

are qualities of Sagittarius. Concentrating

on a higher purpose elevates our ability to

focus on our personal values and interests.

The cycle that began with the New Moon

in Taurus/Gemini on June 13 supports our

values. Bringing together the world of friends

and pleasures into your life direction can be

tricky. But that is the current challenge and

the inner struggle you may feel.

This Full Moon takes place in Mula

Nakshatra, which is ruled by Kali, the

goddess of destruction and transformation.

This can reveal both surprising changes and

an uptick in drama on this Full Moon. At

the same time, that change should lead to

higher insight.

June 30

The Moon is in Capricorn with Ketu and

Mars. Capricorn energy will draw you

inward, but it may also feel heavy and isolat-

ing. In addition, the qualities of Mars are

explosive and frustrated. So is Ketu. This

is not much fun, but it may be good energy

for getting things done, especially important

work. Take advantage of these aspects.

Sam Geppi (Sadasiva) is the author of Yoga and Vedic Astrology and The Ascendant—

108 Planets of Vedic Astrology. He is the founder of the American Academy of Vedic

Art and Science, which offers three levels of certification programs in Vedic Astrology.

Currently the Academy has more than 120 students enrolled. Visit Sam’s website at:

vedicartandscience.com