Taurus, June 2016

June opens with Mars—the planet of war—retrograde in Scorpio, activating the sector of your chart that rules partnerships. Is love a battlefield, Taurus? I don't know, but June certainly is! Saturn and Neptune are stinking up the month, and Jupiter isn't doing much better. But don't worry: There are good days ahead. Let's take a look at your June:

Your ruling planet, Venus, which is currently in Gemini, runs in to trouble on June 3 when it squares Neptune and opposes Saturn (the Sun also opposes Saturn today, which doesn't help anything). Squares are tense astrological aspects, and today you'll feel especially depleted. You're usually very intuitive, but your judgment will be totally off on this date. This is not an awesome day to plan anything important, as the vibe is blocked and confused.

June 4 brings the new moon in Gemini, which is activating the sector of your chart that rules material things, like cash, as well as your self-esteem. New moons are great times to turn over a new leaf, so coming up with a new budget or simply getting clear about what isn't important to you is a great way to use today's energy.

This new moon does bring drama: The Sun and Venus clash with Jupiter today as well, which will create an energy where no one feels satisfied. For example, if you do end up making a new budget, you could find yourself very annoyed about how much you don't have instead of how much you do, thanks to extravagant Jupiter encouraging you to consume, consume, consume. Nothing will be enough today.

You're usually very intuitive, but your judgment will be totally off on June 3.

The Sun and Venus meet in Gemini on June 6. This is definitely an indulgent energy, but you might actually be able to enjoy the luxuries around you today, unlike during the tense new moon. If you're looking for a date night earlier in the month, this day is way better than the 3rd or 4th.

Chatty Mercury enters intellectual Air sign Gemini on June 12, again lighting up the sector of your chart that rules finances, material matters, and self-esteem. Expect lots of talk about cash and self-worth to kick up! Also on June 12, your ruling planet, Venus, sextiles (a super helpful astrological aspect) wild Uranus, which will bring you some unexpected surprises.

Dreamy Neptune begins its retrograde in psychic Pisces on June 13, which will intensify things in your social life. You'll also find yourself fantasizing about your hopes and dreams for the future—you have places you want to go and people you want to be with as you achieve your wishes.

Neptune is the planet of fantasy, but it also rules delusion and paranoia. For this reason, its clash with the planet of reality, Saturn, on June 17 will be one of the most difficult astrological aspects this month. Long-held beliefs could go up in flames thanks to this cosmic combo. The vibe today is disappointing and deflating.

This is an important time to remember that you don't know everything. Don't beat yourself up so much that you lose faith in your own intuition. If you lose touch with your inner voice—that part of you that intuitively knows what's true and right—you could feel very paranoid and lost. Accept the unknown and trust yourself.

Sweet Venus enters nurturing Cancer on June 17, which will bring some lovely messages your way, despite Saturn and Neptune's heavy energy. Having the planet of love, beauty, and money in protective Cancer creates a gentle, safe vibe. This will activate the sector of your chart that rules your mind, so expect your thoughts to turn to Venusian themes: your relationships, your finances, and self-love. In addition, expect Venus's blessings to come your way.

More attention shines down on this sector of your chart when the Sun enters Cancer on June 20 and brings the full moon in Fire sign Sagittarius. This full moon is major for exposing communication issues and for collecting the information you need. Full moons bring things to light, and you'll certainly learn a lot today.

But just because you get the scoop on this date doesn't mean it's the best time to talk anything out, make a commitment, or expect things to magically go your way. This is thanks to Mercury, the planet of logic, which will oppose obstructive Saturn and square hazy, confused Neptune. People are in the mood to say no today, but they also have their heads in the clouds and are totally unfocused. Annoying!

One of my favorite days this month is June 26, which is when lucky, abundant Jupiter trines (one of the easiest astrological aspects) power planet Pluto. The feeling today is transformative and exciting! Its perfect for romance, and exciting invitations to party with influential, powerful people will arrive. It's also a great time to travel or go explore. Also on June 26, chatty Mercury will connect with wild Uranus, bringing unexpected news and messages—fun!

One of the most romantic days this month occurs when seductive Venus connects with mystical Neptune. Venus loves love, and Neptune is all about fantasy. The vibe today is totally fairytale. Even if you're not in the mood for love, today's feeling will be charming and great for connecting with friends.

On June 29, Mercury enters psychic Cancer, again activating the sector of your chart that rules the mind. Communicating your thoughts and trusting your intuition will become much easier now! But the best part of today is that Mars finally ends its retrograde in Scorpio! Issues in your relationships, both romantic and nonromantic, will finally begin moving forward.

The month closes with Venus opposite the lord of the underworld, Pluto, on June 30. Be super careful today: The vibe is shady, manipulative, and obsessive, and people could lie straight to your face. It's not the best day for a date or for any important negotiations. The best way to work with today's energy is to love your own dark side—own your flaws and complications, and, of course, keep your boundaries strong.

June is a complicated month, but you'll manage, Taurus. You might be ruled by Venus, the planet of luxury and beauty, but you're also one of the toughest signs in the zodiac! See you in July.