Libra, June 2016

You'll face a lot of obstacles this month. As I was writing the outline for these horoscopes, I thought to myself how disappointing June's planetary energy could feel—but then I realized that sometimes cancellations, "no" answers, and general confusion can be relieving.

Sometimes it's nice when a friend cancels and you can stay in and be lazy. Sometimes it's helpful when a school or business meeting is delayed because it gives you more time to think or work. Even getting fired or dumped can be a blessing in disguise! Feeling confused can lead to a deeper understanding of yourself and your desires—and it can show you who and what to avoid.

June has a lot of tough aspects, but you can use them to figure out what you really want and to move things is a better direction. You're easily one of the smartest signs in the zodiac, so you'll find a way to overcome the fog Neptune throws your way and the obstacles Saturn places before you. Let's take a look at your June astrological forecast:

Your ruling planet, sweet and sexy Venus, brings some confusion and obstruction early on in the month—on June 3, to be specific—when it squares Neptune in Pisces and opposes Saturn in Sagittarius (the Sun opposes Saturn today, too!). Expect mixed messages and delays. This is probably not the best day to travel or plan a romantic evening. Communication will feel stuck, and people won't be in the mood to compromise.

The new moon in Gemini on June 4 also brings drama, with the Sun and Venus square Jupiter. New moons bring new beginnings, and this one is lighting up the sector of your chart that rules travel, learning, and even publishing— basically anything that gets you out into the world, connecting with others and sharing information or experiences.

You're ready to branch out, but there will be frustration today around what that branching out will look like. You're dying to hop a plane, but cash may be insufficient, or you may have an awesome book you want to publish and zero connections. Don't be brought down by what you don't have—now you know what to work toward! Baby steps, Libra: Don't focus on the beach vacation yet. Instead, focus on cleaning out your closet and selling your old goods.

If you're feeling unclear about your direction during the new moon, no worries: Good vibes will flow on June 6 when the Sun meets Venus, which will bring you some confidence and help you figure out what your vision is. Knowing where you want to go is half the battle.

On June 12, Mercury enters Gemini, further inspiring you to connect with faraway people and places. In addition, some unexpected connections and partnerships (both romantic and nonromantic) could form, thanks to Venus connecting with the planet of surprise and invention, Uranus.

Neptune retrograde in Pisces kicks off on June 13. This is a great time to get in touch with your body. Are you feeling good? The mind/body connection is real, so take time to consider how stress is affecting your health.

Your focus will shift to your professional goals and popularity on June 17 when your ruling planet, Venus, enters tenacious Water sign Cancer. Venus is all about attraction; while it's famous for being a love planet, it is also associated with cash and luxury. This is a wonderful time to show the professional world what a catch you are: Ask for a raise! If you're not in the workforce, posting on social media and boosting your fame factor is what this transit is all about.

Also on June 17, Saturn in Sagittarius squares Neptune in Pisces, which will be one of the roughest astrological aspects this month. Saturn is the planet of reality, and Neptune is the planet of fantasy—when they clash, we can feel very disappointed or even deceived. Watch out for paranoid vibes today. Frustrating messages will come your way, and plans you had high hopes for could flop. Trust that whatever's not working out is meant to be out of your life.

On June 20, the Sun enters psychic Water sign Cancer. In addition, we have the full moon in Sagittarius bringing your focus to career and popularity, and inspiring you to reflect on your home, your family, and themes around privacy. The more famous you are, the more precious your personal life becomes. As the Kardashians always say, family is all you can trust sometimes!

Trust is a big theme during this full moon, Libra. People won't know what they're talking about, and you'll be able smell the BS from a mile away. (This is due to chatty Mercury square illusory Neptune.) Mercury will also oppose Saturn, the planet of no, today, so don't expect conversations to go very far or result in anything too pleasing.

Things perk up on June 26, when lucky Jupiter connects with power planet Pluto and brings some healing, transformative vibes to your home, family, and your personal, safe spaces. Communication is also good today, with logical Mercury in Gemini connecting with genius Uranus in Aries, bringing unexpected, smart conversations with your partners, both romantic and nonromantic.

Venus in Cancer trines (one of the easiest astrological aspects) Neptune in Pisces on June 27. We've seen the shadier side of Neptune this month, but the planet of delusion also has a good side: It rules dreams, fantasies, art, and spirituality. Neptune forming an easy connection with love planet Venus will create a romantic mood. This will be going down in two Water signs, Cancer and Pisces, so unleash your inner mermaid and head to the beach!

On June 29, Mercury enters Cancer, boosting communication around your professional or public goals. Cancer is a very psychic energy, so trust your gut around work! But the highlight of June 29 is certainly Mars ending its retrograde at long last—it began on April 17—in Scorpio. Mars retrograde is a drag, and it creates a very irritable, volatile energy, which was especially intense and brooding in sensitive Water sign Scorpio. Finally, it will turn direct, which will be awesome news for your bank account, as well as your self-esteem.

The month wraps up with your ruling planet Venus opposite the lord of the underworld, Pluto, in Capricorn on June 30. Watch out for power struggles and manipulation. You could have some intensely hot sex today! However, be careful: Pluto is a tricky planet, and when it's opposite sweet Venus, mean, controlling, or obsessive vibes can take place. If someone who is usually rude to you is suddenly nice today, especially at work, question his or her motivation!

You will hit some roadblocks this month, Libra, so use that time to relax! Lots of fun and excitement will be on their way, too, so don't worry. See you next month!