Scripted and Steady: Mars + Venus in Earth Signs
When Venus moves into Taurus on June 5th and Mars enters Virgo on June 17th, it feels like the emotional weather finally settles. Earlier in the year, Venus was retrograde in Aries, where connection often felt rushed or full of friction. Mars also moved backwards through Leo and Cancer, creating stops, starts, and emotional messiness. These planets were like actors mismatched for their roles.
Now the script changes. Venus in Taurus is like an actress returning to a familiar stage where she feels completely at home. She knows her lines, trusts the timing, and brings quiet confidence to every gesture. In this sign, love slows down and deepens. You may feel drawn to steady affection, soft touches, and routines that bring comfort. Relationships feel more secure, and simple pleasures like a warm meal or a gentle walk hold extra meaning. She invites you to savor the moment and not rush the scene.
Mars in Virgo trades bold gestures for quiet focus. He becomes the careful worker who fixes what’s broken and tends to the details. This is an actor who rehearses habitually. You’re more likely to take clear, practical action rather than act on impulse. Progress comes through patience and precision.
When these personal planets move through earth signs, action and desire get unified into building something that works. Earth signs value stability, usefulness, and tangible progress. This month is not about bold declarations or dramatic shifts. It’s about showing up, doing the work, and building what lasts.
If the first half of the year felt like a chaotic rehearsal with missed cues and unclear direction of the retrogrades, June brings the opening night. The lights rise, the script is solid, and everyone knows their role. The stage is set to create something real, something useful, and something worth keeping.
The Caregiver’s Crown: Jupiter in Cancer
Imagine the zodiac as a large household and Jupiter as the generous uncle who loves to teach, celebrate, and hand out gifts. Over the last year Uncle Jupiter stayed in the twins’ noisy room (Gemini) where everyone talked at once and plans kept changing. He felt stretched thin, promising too many sleep-over stories and forgetting where he left his suitcase.
On June 9th 2025, Uncle Jupiter moves into Cancer’s cozy kitchen. Cancer is the nurturing parent who cooks for a crowd, keeps photo albums, and asks how you really feel. In this warm space Jupiter relaxes and his best qualities bloom. He stocks the pantry, starts family game night, and makes sure everyone has a seat at the table.
The sign of the crab is where Jupiter’s exalted throne resides. Here he has the best seat in the house where he can tell great jokes and inspire others with his wisdom. When Jupiter is in Cancer, charitable projects flourish, stronger family bonds develop, and social programs focusing on care, food, and housing receive support. Both the New Deal and the Affordable Care Act began when Jupiter was in Cancer. However, it’s not all roses. Patriotism can tip into nationalism, the past gets idolized, and sentimental spending can strain household budgets. September 11th occurred when Jupiter was in Cancer in 2001, prompting increased security and military measures.
Uncle Jupiter will stay in Cancer’s kitchen until June 30, 2026, giving everyone thirteen months to grow deep roots and reconnect to what is important. Use this time to nourish what matters, share resources, and create traditions that welcome everyone to the table. Remember to keep the doors open so warmth does not turn into walls.
Hope + Hard Truths: Jupiter Squares Saturn + Neptune
Right after Jupiter enters Cancer on June 9th, he quickly faces tension with Saturn and Neptune from June 15th through June 18th. These squares stir up restlessness and internal conflict between what you know and what you hope is possible. The path forward may feel foggy or blocked, making it tempting to rush decisions. But Jupiter reminds you to stay emotionally grounded and keep your long-term vision in mind.
On June 15th, Jupiter squares Saturn, marking the final tension point from their major conjunction in 2020. This moment brings closure to lessons around structure, responsibility, and ambition. If something still feels heavy or stalled, don’t force it. This is your chance to work through any remaining obstacles with your goals. With Mars and Uranus also active, impulsive reactions are likely. Slow down and respond thoughtfully.
Then on June 18th, Jupiter squares Neptune, creating emotional confusion or inflated hopes. You might feel inspired but unsure who or what to trust. If it’s too good to be true, rely on your gut. Stay grounded and give dreams space to clarify. This is a good day to lean into your creative urges and explore. Through it all, go back to your emotional honesty as a grounding force. This is Jupiter in Cancer’s time to ground you.
Dates of Note:
June 4: Venus sextiles Jupiter. Social graces get rewarded today. Take the time to pay compliments to others and give back generously. Today’s energy is lighthearted and generous. The Libra moon adds delicious sparkle to any romantic gestures. This is my top pick for a date night.
June 5: Mercury sextiles Mars + Venus ingresses into Taurus. Banter and wit shine today as all the jokes land with flourish. Speak up and let your logic reign. Later, Venus moves into her home sign of Taurus, where she can let her roots grow. Indulge your own preferences and relish the quiet moments of bliss of that first sip of coffee, the floral breeze, or a gentle embrace. Venus will be in Taurus until early July.
June 8: Mercury conjoins Jupiter + Mercury ingresses into Cancer. Today’s energy is bright, fast-moving, and filled with insight. Conversations are rich with possibility, and ideas flow easily. This is a great day to share a vision, launch a project, or teach something meaningful. Think big and speak with confidence. Later today, Mercury shifts into Cancer, softening your thoughts and words. Communication becomes more emotionally driven. You may find your lean into nostalgia with this transit. It’s a good time to listen with your heart, not just your ears.
June 9: Jupiter ingresses into Cancer + Mercury squares Saturn + Venus squares Pluto + Mercury squares Neptune. Today features one of the best parts of 2025 as Jupiter moves into the sign of his exaltation. In Cancer, the greatest benefic can expand generously, protect loved ones, and indulge his causes with ease. Today also features several other aspects where you may feel some doubt about the messages you send or second-guess intentions. Take responsibility for your part and hold your boundaries if needed. The most you can do is speak your truth and let skepticism fill in the cracks. Facts and opinions are not the same thing.
June 11: Full Moon in Sagittarius + Mercury sextiles Venus. Jupiter in Cancer rules this lunation. Ideals and justice pull at your heartstrings today. Something you’ve been learning comes full-circle and you are able to find the messages that support your beliefs. While this feels good, make sure you keep seeking other perspectives and information sources to broaden your scope. Intuitively, find the right words to light your cause. Compromise comes easily when Mercury and Venus connect. Look for the positives.
June 13: Mercury sextiles Venus. Smooth over rough communications and connect with charm. Words open doors today. Put in the effort to connect with friends.
June 15/Father’s Day: Mars squares Uranus + Jupiter squares Saturn. Feelings of restlessness run up against the need to honor tradition. This isn’t a great day for taking risks with so many planets in challenging aspects. Take a breath before you react. When in doubt, consciously look for long-term solutions, not quick fixes. This is the last square between Jupiter and Saturn from their conjunction in 2020, suggesting a wrap up of societal lessons learned from the COVID crisis.
June 17: Mars ingresses into Virgo. The planet of action moves from enthusiasm to precision today. Mars in Virgo supports hard work and smaller habits into larger gains. Roll up your sleeves and develop a plan to tackle the smaller irritations on your task list. Health and wellness get a boost with this transit. This energy will stick for 6 weeks.
June 18: Jupiter squares Neptune. The opening square between the greatest benefic and dreamy Neptune occurs today. This is the first exact aspect these two made since their conjunction in 2022. There might be some tension in the ethical teachings of others. The collective is feeling some tension with buying the message “hook, line and sinker”. Take a minute to assess if your trust was earned or if it was misplaced. This is a chance to right the ship.
June 20/Summer Solstice: Sun ingresses into Cancer. The Sun’s move into Cancer begins a new season focused on emotional connection, safety, and care. This is a turning point that shifts your attention from ambition to belonging as the daylight begins to retreat here in the Northern Hemisphere. You may feel called to slow down, tend to your inner life, or nurture close relationships. Cancer energy supports healing, setting boundaries, and protecting what you love. Intuition guides your priorities over the next month.
June 22: Mars sextiles Jupiter + Sun squares Saturn. Tension between emotional wants and shoulds come to the forefront today. However, with a little elbow grease, you can check things off your list. Get organized first. Use your talents to help others and prioritize where you can make the biggest difference.
June 23: Sun squares Neptune. Creativity is heightened today, but energy can feel squandered into laziness. Try to postpone major decisions when you feel less vulnerable. A day of rest doesn’t hurt.
June 24: Jupiter Cazimi the Sun. This is an aspect that occurs once a year, but 2025’s is absolutely delicious. This is a day of saying “yes” with confidence and honoring your vision. Recognize the next step in your personal development with open arms.
June 25: New Moon in Cancer. Today’s lunation feels like a homecoming. New starts related to family, home, and emotional growth take root and it’s time to follow your emotional impulses. Gravitate towards spending time with maternal figures or other important women in your life. Jupiter ensures that meaning is heart felt and emotionally sustaining. Take the time to remember the good times in the past and look to the future optimistically. You have roots and wings with this New Moon.
June 26: Mercury sextiles Uranus + Sun sextiles Mars + Mercury ingresses into Leo. Emotional motivation proves to be a worthy force today. Inspiration will come swiftly and propel you forward into action. Later, Mercury will move into fixed fire lending a natural energy to cheerlead others. Creatively expressive, this Mercury is convincing and optimistic. Today marks the beginning of his extended tour in Leo, as he will retrograde next month.
June 27: Mercury trines Saturn. Sign the contract on the dotted line and deliver messages with ease today. Communication inspires others into action. This is a great day for performance evaluations as well. Showing off where you have paid attention to the details and structured the projects pay off. The Moon will oppose Pluto in the morning lending some emotional intensity to the day. Know where you need to remain attached and where you need to let go.
June 28: Mercury trines Neptune. Idealistic thoughts take the helm today. If you need to remove your ego from a discussion and help others feel heard, this is the day to do it.
June 29: Mercury opposes Pluto. Strategy becomes an asset today as you ask all the right questions and structure an argument to your advantage. By understanding where the opposition is, you can clarify your tenets. However, the Moon is approaching irritable Mars later tonight, which can cause unintended quarrels. If you aren’t up for a fight, best not to engage even with the best of intentions.