Leo, June 2017

The energy in early June is supportive thanks to Venus and Saturn (both in fellow Fire signs—Aries and Sagittarius, respectively) making a solid connection on June 1, helping you focus on your creative pursuits and creating a grounding energy in your love life.

Unexpected adventures arrive on June 3 when Venus meets Uranus in Fire sign Aries. This is a time to see the world, travel, or take a risk and try something new. Also on June 3, your ruling planet, the Sun, connects with lucky planet Jupiter, in Air sign Libra, which will be an especially beneficial time to connect with others, share ideas, and communicate.

Not a bad start to June—you're meeting people, feeling centered, and enjoying surprises. Just watch out for confusion on June 4 when the Sun clashes with the planet of fantasy and delusion, Neptune, in Water sign Pisces. There's a lazy energy in the air, and people aren't being honest with themselves. Remember: Just because you want something to be true doesn't mean it is.

Don't plan any important projects, meetings, or conversations for June 4, but do engage your creative side—sing, dance, go to the movies, sit in front of your mirror and experiment with new makeup looks, or do whatever flexes your artistic muscles to use this energy positively.

The pace begins to slow on June 4: Action planet Mars enters cautious Water sign Cancer. This is a strange combination of energies—Mars is a confrontational, aggressive planet, but Cancer is cautious. The crab walks side to side and is more famous for its empathy than its skills as a fighter. That said, crabs have fantastic shells: armor that protects them from the outside world. Reflect on your armor, Leo—how do you protect yourself and your boundaries?

Mars in Cancer means you will be shyer than usual—you'll need to spend more time recharging at home and catching up on rest; however, you shouldn't spend every night in. June presents fantastic opportunities to network socially and professionally. On June 6, Venus brings blessings to your career, and reputation, when it enters Taurus, and Mercury connects you with the right people when it enters Gemini, getting in touch with exactly the individuals who value your brilliant ideas.

The full moon in fellow Fire sign Sagittarius arrives on June 9. Full moons are a time of culmination—things could be over the top! Temper tantrums may be thrown, at parties or gatherings, and big drama could go down in your social circle or in your love life. If emotions have been building up inside you, you're going to want to let them out. Bottling up your feelings isn't ever smart, but especially not now. This is the right time for release, so go for it, Leo!

This could mean picking up the phone and sharing your heart with someone, or, if you're not up for confronting someone, making art or finding creative ways to express yourself. A major theme of Gemini season is figuring out who your friends are—so you could be saying goodbye to some people during this full moon.

The Sun, in Gemini, opposes Saturn, in Sagittarius, on June 15, creating frustration—things that should be fun will be a drag. Don't plan a cute date, party, or show. People aren't in an affectionate mood, and there are obstacles around connecting.

Part of why this could feel so dark is because you just processed so many emotions during the full moon in Sagittarius; you'll feel deflated when things haven't shifted the way you want them to. But give it time—unexpected meetings, and eureka moments, arrive on June 18 when the Sun connects with electric Uranus! Breaking out of your normal, everyday routine will help you get fresh perspective and move forward.

The energy shifts during the summer solstice when the Sun enters Cancer on June 20, or 21, depending on your time zone. All that drama around the full moon was exciting, but now you're ready to curl under your covers with a good book and hide from the world.

This is the right time to unwind and rest up—Leo season comes after Cancer season, so you need to recharge your batteries; however, don't let this magical time go to waste. While the Sun is in psychic Water sign Cancer, listen to your inner voice.

Mercury enters Cancer and meets with the Sun on June 21, which will be an especially potent time for you psychically, so pay attention to the messages in your dreams. Spend time in quiet meditation and notice what images arrive. Read up on psychic development and protection.

Remember all those emotions that poured out of you during the full moon? Cancer season is a time for you to reflect on your inner world and your emotions—to take a look at all the emotional stuff that's beneath the surface! The new moon in Cancer, on June 23, is a phenomenal time to tap into your psychic abilities as well as your emotions; let go of the past, Leo.

June is a social, busy month—but, with planets shifting into Cancer, you'll have some quiet time, too. I want you to reflect on friendship, Leo, but I also want you to reflect on your friendship with the rarest and most important person you'll ever encounter: you. The clearer you are on your own needs and desires, and the stronger your connection is with your inner voice, the more rewarding and deep your friendships with other people will be.

Have a great month, and see you in July!