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Today was the first day of summer, the summer solstice. This is an important day Astronomically for the Earth in its orbit around the Sun. It marks an important transition point in the direction of the earth’s orbit. From this day until the first day of winter the days will be getting shorter. Since first day of winter they have been progressively getting longer, with more sunshine.

In addition to the two solstice points, the shortest and longest days of the year, the other two importance points in the earth’s orbit around the Sun are the Equinox points. The Equinox points occur when the Sun moves North or South of the celestial equator (the Earth’s equator projected into space). At these Equinox points we have the beginning of spring and fall on earth

Below is a timeline of the Earth’s annual orbit around the Sun , beginning with the first day of spring. This information was taken from my Vedic astrology level two class. See the diagram linked here - http://weekly-horoscope.net/solstice.htm

A. On the Spring equinox day, the celestial equator intersects with the ecliptic as the Sun moves North. The Sun’s rays fall equally everywhere on earth that day as the most direct point of contact of Sunlight to the Earth is at the equator.

B. On the summer solstice the Earth begins its Souther course. On this day we see the Southern Hemisphere of the Earth tilted away from the Sun. The Sun’s most direct rays are felt in the Northern Hemisphere that day. (the first day of Summer for them)

C. On the Fall equinox day, the celestial equator intersects with the ecliptic as the Sun moves South. The Sun’s rays fall equally everywhere on earth that day as the most direct point of contact of Sunlight to the Earth is at the equator.

D. On the winter solstice the Earth begins its Northern course. On this day we see the Northern Hemisphere of the Earth tilted back from the Sun. The Sun’s most direct rays are felt in the Southern hemisphere that day. (the first day of Summer for them)

In addition to the summer solstice, many planets have changed signs since my last forecast. Venus is now 20° of cancer - long since established in his sensitive and nurturing sign. But most significantly the Sun is now in Sidereal Gemini and Mars in Sidereal Aires. There’s quite a different energy at play now than there was even a week ago when the Sun was still in Taurus and Mars was in Pisces. The spirit of initiation and restlessness is definitely upon us.

The month and a half transit of Mars through Pisces was a time of spiritual rejuvenation and rededication to the path of discipline — putting into practice what we have learned, not just thinking about it. The transition from Pisces to Aires is analogous to a transition from gestation to birth. Pisces as the 12th sign is related to things that preceed birth and that are deeper than our embodied condition - our subconscious state, our dream state, etc. Pisces not only precedes our physical body, or those of humans or animals — it also precedes all ideas and activities. Pisces shows the mystical, intuitive connection to our larger cosmic purpose. If we are attuned to this deeper, Universal wisdom — for example through meditation or other transcendental states of being — our actions will emanate from that deeper source and hold the promise of it.

However, Pisces is also the sign of escapism, fantasies and illusions. Sometimes (or even, generally) those things proceed our actions as well. All activities, people have a gestation period - they were formed by an imperceptible cosmic influence - by their karma. Pisces, and the 12th house shows the repository of karmic will and inertia that extends over lifetimes, as well as the subconscious mind of the moments that forms each persons life or each event we take in that life.

How we prepare for an event has a lot to do with determining its outcome once it begins. Now that Mars is in Aires, his own sign, we are gifted with the opportunity to put that cosmic purpose into action - and to have that deeper nature infuse all of our actions. This next month is very good for starting new businesses or endeavors of all sorts, especially after July 9 when Mercury turns direct. Is also a good time to make a clean break from the past — especially if you have been struggling with certain scenarios that have not worked out, and through sensitive contemplation realize a change is needed. Of course, you may also make a very rash decision based on a sort of unconscious, deluded and hypnotic state of reflection.

Mercury retrograde Alert! — Yes, Mercury is retrograde until July 9 so everyone’s favorite astrological whipping boy has returned. Blame all of your troubles now on Mercury retrograde!! LOL - I hate to spoil everyone’s fund but Mercury is actually stronger when retrograde (just like every other planet) because it’s closer to the Earth at that time. The only reason you have problems with Mercury retrograde is because of your negligence with the details. Mercury retrograde cycles just make you aware of this negligence by creating tricks and traps and things that mess up which make you manage those details better next time around. Mercury retrograde cycles are good for writing and all sorts of intellectual introspective actions like reading and gathering knowledge or research.

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