Moving through the month of April and May with the influence of the eclipses was quite challenging for many people, especially in terms of the process of releasing ego related attachments and the transformation that does transpire through surrendering. Letting go is not the easiest assignment for Taurus and Scorpio, which are the signs that where dominating the Lunar Eclipse on May 4th. However, the most dominant and rare influence continues to be the cycle of Venus moving through Gemini having entered into occultation, which is similar to eclipses.

Mercury is still in Taurus in early June, but the Gemini and Sagittarius influences are increasing with the continued transit of Venus, her opposition with Pluto, and now the influence of the Gemini/Sagittarius Full Moon during early June. We will feel the effects the entire week, but June 2nd-3rd are most heightened.

Gemini adds the flexibility and the mental outlook that keeps things moving. Mercury speeds through Gemini from June 6th-19th, seemingly at a reckless speed! Things will settle more so when Mercury and the Sun move into Cancer at the Summer Solstice. Emotions will certainly be heightened but the emphasis on the search for understanding and mental resolution will lighten up a little.

I know that many of you have done major releases and are thinking about what really matters on a personal and global level. Internal values are an important key for any decision or action you are taking. Don't think too hard. Let each day be one of discovery and include ritual and meditation as much as you can. Be sure to listen to your heart. Most often wisdom is revealed in quiet moments or in a way you least expect. Understanding and comprehension soothes the friction of moving through each day and will add delight if you allow the space to experience the humor in the journey.

During the month of June there are opportunities to change the page and to develop and evolve if you have the intention to do so. Stay with the inner process while extending your mind to meet with a new frequency of existence for your continued healing and expansion. This is the year to include the love that extends from the feminine archetype of Venus and to carry the message into the world by the way you live your life.

I think of the planets as living beings. Like deities or archetypes, they manifest their essential patterns through us. Venus retrograde in exact opposition to Pluto intensifies the Sagittarius Full Moon on June 2nd-3rd. This will amplify a deep need to trust perception and to understand what your experiences are teaching you. Pay close attention to communication you have with others with an orientation to expand your consciousness and to teach through being an example of a loving person.

There is always something to learn. Information helps to bring clarity as long as you take the time to assimilate and reflect in a ritualistic manner. With Venus and the Sun in Gemini accented by Jupiter in Virgo, there will be a greater flexibility to grasp and evolve with the teachings that are offered. Pay attention and do the inner work rather than blame other people for your past or present condition. Seek truth and you will not be denied.

The Sagittarius Full Moon amplifies the search for understanding for all of us, especially involving the experiences we have in relationships. This intense cycle culminates early June but it still will be in process until late July as Venus is moving slowly through Gemini prolonged by her retrograde phase. Venus will be in Gemini until early August. Stability is desired but hard to attain when the mind ponders the unanswered questions.

Venus retrograde from May 17th to June 29th represents a time to go inward to review what has occurred in the past, especially regarding what you value, what you know, and whatever has occurred in the territory of love and money. In this case, while Venus is in Gemini, it brings the mind into play. Gemini is all about mental stimulus, discovery, ideas, and eventually, the understanding that makes it easier to move through life on a day by day basis. Gemini is also the trickster and the mind games that cause chatter and distraction. Stay centered.

In general, Venus retrograde in Gemini highlights the personal and collective challenge of getting a clearer picture and arriving at an understanding of oneself, the other, and the world that we live in. Retrograde phases of planets involve discovering what was previously unconscious or the damage that comes from reacting out of unconscious motivations. During a retrograde phase it does not serve to try to jump ahead or to resolve the future concerning love, relationships, money, and ideas about the prospects for the future.

There may be a necessity to relive the past in some way in order to understand the karma and to liberate oneself from limiting patterns. The limiting patterns may be the result of the nature of a particular relationship. Karma to clear can be identified as originating within each individual, or in some cases, the product of two people or more combined. Evolution begins by using your relationships as mirrors in order to define what it is about you that has attracted these people, patterns ad experiences into your life.

The New Moon in Gemini cycle beginning on June 17th offers up a greater sense of spiritual connection with the assistance of Venus in her retrograde phase, that is if you are willing to be reflective to get to the truth. Gemini energy is like the "way of the wizard." We have versatility, we find useful information, and we develop our extra ordinary sense of perception with the archetype of Gemini. Mercury enters Cancer on June 19th increasing the connection to feelings. Emotional responses are heightened. Avoid the drama by staying in touch with your heart.

As the transits of the planets occupy Cancer to a greater degree after the Summer Solstice on June 20th more focus will be placed upon security, safety, nurturing, and integration. The collective and political circumstances continue to be disturbing. The messages we are receiving help us to take the stand within the context of our own integrity. Having a voice with selective perception and caution with thinking and speaking does make a difference. Most important is the voice that you hear from your heart. It will call you into the appropriate action and bring you the answers that keep you connected to spiritual direction as it is delivered.