Scorpio, June 2016

You're one of the most psychic signs in the zodiac, Scorpio. June's energy is going to test your extrasensory skills, with all the confusing Neptune vibes in the air and with so many squares (a tense astrological aspect) going down between so many planets. Let's take a look at your June:

The new moon in Gemini on June 4 activates a very intimate, mysterious sector of the zodiac for you, Scorpio. This is a great time for a fresh start around your romantic or sexual relationships, but it's also a really good time to work out issues around debts (emotional and financial) as well as your taxes.

The new moon does bring some difficulty, thanks to the Sun and Venus in Gemini square gluttonous Jupiter in Virgo. You want it all, but getting it all won't do you any good! Take it slow around consumption during this new moon. Don't make extravagant demands of your lover or get bossy at a restaurant—you'll come off as a spoiled brat.

On June 9, chatty Mercury in Taurus opposes your traditional ruling planet, Mars, which is currently retrograde in your sign. You're feeling very frustrated and more confrontational than usual, and working things out with your partners (romantic and none romantic) is a total pain. Don't worry: Mars will go direct at the end of the month, on June 29.

Once the planet of war goes direct, you, too, will feel more confident! Until then, especially today when Mercury and Mars clash, do your best to compromise if you absolutely must have any important discussions. If you find yourself wanting to say, "I'm just being direct" today, check yourself. More likely than not, you're not being "direct"—you're frustrated and you're looking for a way to get away with whatever it is you want to do. Just end the conversation kindly and pick it up again another time.

Conversations about sensitive, private things—like the kind of stuff that came up during the new moon—will continue on June 12, which is when Mercury enters Gemini. Gemini, the sign of the twins, is all about duplicates. The next few weeks will bring you plenty of choices to think through. Again, I know you want to have it all, but this isn't the month for that. There's still a lot you need to learn about who you are, what you want, and whom you can trust!

On June 13, dreamy Neptune begins its retrograde in fellow Water sign Pisces. This is a very important time to connect with your intuition and take the psychic impressions you receive seriously—especially around your creative work, as well as your love life. Neptune is one of the planets that connect us to our "higher self," or our inner knowing, but it's also the planet of confusion and paranoia: two sides to one coin.

Not trusting yourself will lead to fog and delusion, but frustration is way easier to manage when you are connected to your own spirit, whatever that means to you. Strengthening this connection will be especially important on June 17, when the planet of reality, Saturn, squares Neptune. When these two totally different planets clash, the vibe can be deflating and even kind of scary—things you used to have faith in can become unreliable. Take time mid-month to consider your beliefs and whether or not they're worth your investment.

Also on June 17, sweet Venus enters fellow Water sign Cancer, which will send you lovely vibes. Venus in Cancer will light up the sector of your chart that rules learning and traveling, so this is a wonderful time to think about what new experiences you want to have.

The Sun also enters Cancer on June 20 and brings with it the full moon in Sagittarius. This full moon will reveal plenty of much-needed information. If you're working out contracts or commitments, the light of the full moon may be revealing—but today could bring some disappointments or restrictions. This is thanks to the planet of communication, Mercury, opposite the planet of restrictions, Saturn, and squaring nebulous Neptune.

This could translate as people saying no but not being sure why. Circumnavigate all that BS by simply not asking in the first place. Just collect the information the full moon gives you, say thanks to the heavens, and sit on everything you've learned until a better day.

That "better day" could be June 26, which is when lucky Jupiter connects with power planet Pluto, creating a productive energy that will help your persuade the people you're working with. Also on this day, chatty Mercury will sextile (one of the most helpful astrological aspects) genius Uranus, which will be great for sorting out details and finding creative solutions to annoying problems.

Mercury enters Cancer on June 29, bringing you closer to figuring out what your big-picture vision is—not to mention that Mars also goes direct today, as we discussed earlier! Do watch out for tension the next day, June 30, when Venus opposes Pluto. When these two planets clash, the vibe can be shady and manipulative, so keep an eye out for that.

As the investigator of the zodiac, I know you'll be one step ahead in terms of figuring out who is a liar and who is full of crap. Try to avoid arguments today because people will be especially brutal, aiming for sensitive spots—but, whatever, warrior Mars will be direct in your sign by then, so, honestly, I'm more concerned about how mean you'll be! Just kidding—I know you're lovely, Scorpio. See you next month!