Your Milky Way Horoscope June 2-8, 2013

By Milky Way Maid

MOON VOIDS this week--- Now here's the thing about the Moon here: it goes void-of-course 9:25 am Wednesday and remains void all Thursday till it enters Gemini at 11:32 pm, that's PM. Add to that the nearly full day that the Moon was void in Aries all of Tuesday morning, and you are looking at major gaps in this week when you normally would carry on with your business. On the other hand, a void Moon is said to offer unique opportunities when it is in the signs of Jupiter and its own place. Those signs are Sag, Pisces, Cancer, and TAURUS (because the Moon is exalted in Taurus). So- plan to initiate things where you want something to grow but which are not necessarily expected to impact your income streams. You might plant your veggie garden that you grow for your own use. You might start a personal blog which you do for your own satisfaction, not because you expect to make a profit. And so forth. But the Moon void in Aries is not expected to promise any similar ops.

Venus enters Cancer at 10:13 am Sunday. Venus in Cancer is very sweet indeed, and extra-nurturing. This is a very home-loving placement, and a native with this may prefer to work at home. Can be fearful of opening up their extreme empathetic nature lest they be rejected. Native sometimes cope with this by manipulating others' emotions to get the “right” response. But the richest relationships benefit from your no-strings-attached compassion and empathy – and your health likewise benefits from having an emotional outlet. (and no, a pet is not a complete substitute) Venus in Cancer likes its comforts and usually gets them. Famous people with Venus in Cancer include: Lyndon Baines Johnson, ballerina Margot Fonteyn, Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, Dean Martin, Harry Truman, trumpeter Louis Armstrong, former Yankees coach Casey Stengel, Princess Anne and author William Styron.

Mercury at 5 degrees Gemini trines Neptune in Pisces at 3:18 pm Monday. This is followed by Mercury trine Saturn at 9:22 pm. This is a great example of a trine not being a favorable aspect, because trines involving malefics can do a lot of damage. In this case, Mercury trine Neptune can easily lead you to accept false or even fake data. From there I might infer that you make a mistake in terminating (Saturn) Something. Example: you read a blog post or watch a slanted news broadcast and then decide to sell a stock – a stock that has profited you handsomely over the years and which you now forfeit its lovely dividends, alas.

Venus at 5 degrees Gemini trines Neptune in Pisces at 7:46 am Friday. The effect of this aspect is compounded by the fact that Neptune has a Retrograde Station at 4:26 am! (SR at 5 degrees 23' Pisces) Venus proceeds to trine Saturn at 11:23 am Friday. Here is another case where a trine just makes it too easy to shoot yourself in the foot. Also a word of caution to anybody who has even a slight case of diabetes – because Venus rules sugar and Neptune seems to be a signature for diabetes, take special care to stay on your diet this week.

Mars at 5 degrees Gemini squares Neptune in Pisces at 7:58 pm. Having two malefics square each other usually produces some concrete event. The most obvious effect is that this will probably sap everyone's energy; we will need to take to conserve our energy and get adequate rest. Neptune is enervating, and Mars often brings fevers, so be careful of things like Lyme disease. (keep covered on walks in the woods and so forth) The other effect is to cause a load of doubt, insecurity and discouragement. This square generally re-occurs every six months or so, so you might think back to your last bout of self-doubt. Your resolve is tested; you may have to tweak the plan a bit to stay on track, but most of the time it is better to stay the course.

You see all those 5s up there? Anybody with natal planets at 5 degrees (orb about 3 degrees) will certainly feel the enervating effects of Neptune. Get your sleep hours in.

We have a New Moon at 11:56 am, Saturday, June 8. It is at 18 degrees 01' of Gemini. The only close aspect to the NM is Juno at 19 degrees Aquarius, favoring progress made by partnering with one's spouse, business partner, coworker, etc. A T-square in cardinal signs is formed by Mercury, Pluto and Uranus at 11 degrees of the signs. Natives of cardinal signs will of course be most affected by that T-square. Everyone else would benefit from examining their natal charts to see where the T-square falls.

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Readers can follow not only their Sun sign horoscope but also their Ascendant for further clues to how your week will develop. NOTE: some aspects are exact on a weekend but may find opportunity for expression on the Friday or Monday nearest the exact aspect. Times given are in Eastern Standard or Eastern Daylight Savings Time depending on the season.

ARIES - March 20-April 19 – Neptune's activity this week may require you to keep a keen eye on water safety re family members. The Moon is in Aries from 2:33 am Sunday till midday Tuesday. Early risers will find high energy for a sunrise run and chores Sunday. Venus enters your solar fourth house Sunday; you may plan to paint and refurbish your home. Monday favors getting errands done with a minimum of fuss. Stick to routine matters Tuesday morning. Friday afternoon favors having a friendly chat with the boss. Saturday's New Moon may bring an intensified relationship with someone met at club meetings.

TAURUS - April 20-May 20 – The Moon is in Taurus from 11:53 am Tuesday till late Thursday. Tuesday afternoon favors asking for breaks from relatives or merchants. Be very careful of friends who spin tales, tho. Try to chat with your mentor early Wednesday. Stick to routine matters from mid-morning Wednesday thru Thursday. Beware of anything offered for free this week from so-called friends, neighbors or relatives, due to the activity of Neptune this week. Saturday's New Moon may bring a working partnership that furthers your career goals.

GEMINI - May 21-June 20 – Neptune's activity this week may threatens your bank account, whether via a shopping spree or via fraud. Also your inclination is to focus on bad news and let insecurity govern your money decisions; hold to your resolve. The Moon is in Gemini from 11:32 pm Thursday till midday NEXT Sunday. Your emotions run high mid-morning Friday; try to stay in professional mode in meetings. Friday does favor finding strong financial advice regarding debt; ask a counselor for a list of advisers who will help you for free. Midday Saturday is the New Moon in your sign, promising better times and a qualified legal advisor.

CANCER - June 21-July 22 – Neptune's activity this week may bring offers of free items related to college, religion, publishing, etc. but choose carefully. Stick to routine matters Tuesday morning, most of Wednesday and all of Thursday. You may be upset Friday afternoon by a spouse's Nay vote on your plans; agree to give each other the veto over specific items. Saturday's New Moon may bring involvement in a fulfilling creative partnership.

LEO - July 23-Aug. 22 - Neptune's activity this week may bring insurance offers that look too good to be true; discard them or at least check them out carefully. Stick to routine matters Tuesday morning, most of Wednesday and all of Thursday. Friday afternoon favors getting a second opinion regarding health concerns; it will be a relief to find out what the real problem is. Saturday's New Moon may bring success thru teaming up with a partner when performing in public.

VIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22 - Neptune's activity this week may activate charitable causes; if there is something that you were going to donate anyway, then fine, but otherwise avoid being talked into giving more than you can spare. Stick to routine matters Tuesday morning, most of Wednesday and all of Thursday. On Friday do not be overly swayed by friends who are critical of your artistic pursuits. Saturday's New Moon may bring success thru teaming up (Juno) with a coworker on company projects.

LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 22 - Neptune's activity this week may bring discovery of unscrupulous behavior on the part of a coworker. Stick to routine matters Tuesday morning, most of Wednesday and all of Thursday. Have tea with a mentor Friday afternoon, as you pick his/her brain for pearls of wisdom. Saturday's New Moon may bring a serious romance with a marriage-minded (Juno) person.

SCORPIO - Oct. 23-Nov. 21 - Neptune's activity this week may bring attention to your photography or other artistic gifts. Stick to routine matters Tuesday morning, most of Wednesday and all of Thursday. Select an affirmation Friday afternoon that you can believe in. Saturday's New Moon in Gemini may bring success in a home-oriented venture; and with Juno in your fourth house, you rule your own roost.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21 – Inspect your roof and gutters this week, since Neptune's activity this week may let leaks damage your home. Stick to routine matters Tuesday morning, most of Wednesday and all of Thursday. Friday does favor finding strong financial advice regarding debt; ask a counselor for a list of advisers who will help you for free. Saturday's New Moon encourages you to learn more about that interesting new neighbor.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19 - Neptune's activity this week may cause missing messages or packages; be sure to get tracking numbers. Stick to routine matters Tuesday morning, most of Wednesday and all of Thursday. You may be upset Friday afternoon by a spouse's Nay vote on your plans; agree to give each other the veto over specific items. Saturday's New Moon may bring progress if you allow your spouse to help keep the books.

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 17 - Neptune's activity this week may threaten your bank account, whether via a shopping spree or via fraud. Stick to routine matters Tuesday morning, most of Wednesday and all of Thursday. Friday afternoon favors getting a second opinion regarding health concerns; it will be a relief to find out what the real problem is. Saturday's New Moon may accent partnerships of all kinds, while you check your ego at the door.

PISCES - Feb. 18-March 19 - Neptune's activity this week may confuse you; make sure to have maps or other needed info; on the plus side, you may really enjoy working with children. Stick to routine matters Tuesday morning, most of Wednesday and all of Thursday. On Friday do not be overly swayed by friends who are critical of your artistic pursuits. Saturday's New Moon may mean attending workshops with a writing partner.