The sun has officially moved into the sign of Gemini, the time of year when we get curious about the world around us, pay attention to the quality and quantity of information we share and receive, and let our thoughts wander into new territories of reverie. It is the season of fact-finding and fiction-making. Make sure you’re paying attention to which is which. This week is a good time to get serious about relationships, focusing on authenticity over breadth. Who do you consider true connections? With whom can you have difficult conversations, knowing they will still be around on the other side of the dialogue? On Thursday, Venus in Cancer forms a 90-degree square to Saturn in Aries. Think of this as the beautiful lover facing the critical eyes of the strict father. Love can be fun and games, but there are also hard truths that require attention. To work with this transit, acknowledge that all things beautiful require time and testing and try to incorporate that wisdom into your week. We also have a full moon in Sagittarius on Sunday, May 31. What grand belief will you build from the information you gather? How will you integrate the disparate bits of knowledge that you have into a cohesive wisdom? There is a level of faith required just to be alive and to get out of bed in the morning. Use this full moon to realize and nurture your faith, whatever that looks like for you.
Here are your horoscopes for Venus square Saturn and the Sagittarius full moon. Read for your rising and sun signs.
Gemini
May 21 - June 20
Happy birthday season to all of our brilliant Geminis (myself so humbly included). Supporting yourself does not have to be burdensome. There are ways to survive AND experience love and joy. Taking to heart the hard truths that your friends share with you will only help you to achieve the abundance that you deserve. This full moon, appreciate an important partner in your life.
Cancer
June 21 - July 22
Loving yourself isn’t always easy, but it is absolutely necessary. Don’t shy away from seeing the beauty that you uniquely bring to the world. Feel your oats. That doesn’t mean traipsing around singing your own praises. Under this sky, you are being encouraged to be more restrained at work and in public. Use that as a power source. Under the full moon, get into a new daily routine.
Leo
July 23 - Aug. 22
You’re not known for your quiet repose, Leo, but solitude and reflection are necessary for everyone at times. What peace and love can you find in the quieter moments? What beauty awaits when you’re alone? Show some restraint in any grand adventures that call you away and choose your peace now. Under the full moon, do something creative to light your spark.
Virgo
Aug. 23 - Sept. 22
Take some time to appreciate all of the people in your life who show you love. You don’t have to do anything per se, just see and acknowledge. One of the best ways to do this is to be clear about your boundaries. Boundaries create relationships. See how you can negotiate your boundaries with those you love now. Under the full moon, come home.
Libra
Sept. 23 - Oct. 22
What do you love about the work you do? It doesn’t have to be everything, but it should certainly be something. Turn your focus to the things that you really enjoy and make those bigger in your awareness. An important partner in your life can help you define those things right now if you are struggling on your own. Under this full moon, say what you want to say.
Scorpio
Oct. 23 - Nov. 21
Pay attention to the adventures that are tugging on your heart strings. Where do you want to go? What do you want to learn? They might just be daydreams right now, and there is a lot of work you need to do — nose-to-the-grindstone sort of thing. But the work you accomplish now can support your dream adventures. Under the full moon, enjoy payday.
Sagittarius
Nov. 22 - Dec. 21
Vulnerability isn’t always easy, and you want to make sure you’re vulnerable with the right people, but it is something that will allow your heart to breathe out right now. You are getting serious about your creative projects at the moment, and the challenge is to make sure that you still can let your hair down with others. Under the full moon, check yourself out, babe.
Capricorn
Dec. 22 - Jan. 19
Sometimes, our important life partners are taken for granted. That’s understandable because they get woven into the daily fabric of life. Under this sky, though, look at your partner with fresh eyes and fresh appreciation. There may be some challenges or hard lessons at home, but your partner can be a soothing presence. Under the full moon, find some quiet and retreat.
Aquarius
Jan. 20 - Feb. 18
Every day, we all have stuff we gotta do. Brush the teeth. Make the bed. Eat the food. Clean the clothes. These constant mundane tasks can be met with boredom and frustration. But you can also choose to approach your daily chores and routines with a love that reminds you that you GET to do them. Try that out right now. Under the full moon, be with friends.
Pisces
Feb. 19 - March 20
Follow your bliss, Pisces. That is good advice all the time, but right now in particular, there is a creative love in your heart that is just begging to be released. What do you have to share with the world? Make art for your own joy rather than any monetary hopes. Show some discipline in your spending and be creative instead. Under the full moon, show your face in public.
Aries
March 21 - April 19
Home is where your heart is right now. Being at home and with family, whatever that looks like for you, is a source of genuine grace. You are being more disciplined with yourself, which might make it hard to calm and regulate yourself at home. Do your best to appreciate your sanctuary when you can. Under this full moon, allow yourself to adventure past the horizon.
Taurus
April 20 - May 20
While you are finding new forms of discipline in your quiet solitude, you do not need to carry those hard boundaries out into the world with you all the time. Your local environment is a source of love and appreciation right now. Find your siblings, whether blood or chosen, and just sit in the harmony they create. Under this full moon, invest in what you want to grow and receive what you deserve.
HAPPY HERMES, THE ISLAND ASTROLOGER: Higher Purpose Hiccups
Everyone’s favorite astrological scapegoat is upon us once again – and no, I’m not talking about your two-faced Gemini ex-partner. Mercury has stationed retrograde in the sign of Virgo and will be in apparent retrograde motion until Sept. 15. Prepare yourself for the usual Mercury retrograde trouble: communication breakdowns, technological glitches, travel frustrations, indecision. These issues will most certainly arise. However, with Mercury retrograding in the sign of Virgo, which is a very special sign for this little planet, I invite you to query the higher purpose for these logical and logistical disruptions. Reflect upon your communication methods, reconsider your relationship to technology, and redirect your focus. With Mercury stationing (seeming to stop and turn around) in a 120-degree aspect to Uranus, we can expect this Mercury retrograde to either propel us into greater freedom or disrupt our routines with an extra dose of eccentricity. It all depends on how you respond to the hiccups.
Here are your horoscopes for Mercury retrograde in Virgo. Read for your rising and sun signs.
Virgo
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
Happy birthday to all you Virgos out there! Unexpected excursions support your reflections and reevaluations of who you are and how you show up in the world. There is always something new out there to discover, and there is always a new way to express the vastness of your self. Right now, these two truths coincide in you. This birthday season, reinvent yourself, even if it is just the slightest alteration.
Libra
Sept. 23 – Oct. 23
This Mercury retrograde period offers you a time of retreat and peaceful solitude. You might literally head off to a meditation hideaway, but you might also just take some time to calmly withdraw a bit from the sometimes chaotic world around you. During your quiet time, pay attention to any surprising investment opportunities because they might help you to quickly pay off some old debts.
Scorpio
Oct. 24 – Nov. 21
Unless you are living in a sitcom, the people who surround you and form your network of support tend to ebb and flow, and you do have some control over what that crew looks like. This Mercury retrograde, think about who you keep around you and how they are supportive or unsupportive of who you want to become. An unexpected partnership will likely form amidst the shuffle.
Sagittarius
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
Work has certainly been at the center of life for a little while now, and for the next few weeks it’s time to take stock on the changes that have taken place. How is everything panning out? Do you feel like you’re in the right place? The answers to those questions are all yours to determine, but really be honest with yourself. You might surprise yourself with how you change your routines.
Capricorn
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
What you believe may not always be at the forefront of your mind, but our beliefs constantly structure our world because they form the basis of all of our choices. What do you believe, Capricorn? Is life random? Is there divine purpose? Is it turtles all the way down? This Mercury retrograde season, take some time to reflect on your fundamental beliefs. You may be surprised by the creativity that emerges.
Aquarius
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
When we are invested in other people, power dynamics are always at play. Who is making the decisions on your investments of time, money or energy? Sometimes it’s in your best interest to relinquish control. Sometimes you are the one being taken advantage of. Assess the dynamics at play in your most important investments, and you might be surprised by how your home life changes.
Pisces
Feb. 19 – March 20
This Mercury retrograde may throw you a curveball in an important partnership of yours. Rather than throwing your hands up in dismay, however, use the opportunity to see things from a different perspective. Take a step back and try on some new lenses. You might be able to communicate your needs differently when you rethink your position.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
Time management is increasingly difficult in our accelerating world, but this Mercury retrograde is a prime time for you to take stock on how your schedule is organized. You don’t have to sit down and rearrange everything, but even making a slight adjustment to your routine will provide substantial benefits. You might even be surprised by a financial opportunity when you do!
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
Get your daydream on, Taurus! This Mercury retrograde is providing you with a time for creative reflection, so let your imagination wander. Better yet, daydream your way into new creative projects and unexpected ways of expressing yourself. You’ve been freeing yourself from society’s constraints for the past few years, and now you have a real opportunity to let loose.
Gemini
May 21 – June 21
What does “home” mean to you, Gemini? Is it a place? Is it a person or group of people? Is it a mental state? Don’t answer that question right now because you have a few weeks to ponder what brings “home” into your life. Really digging deep into this question will bring a new level of personal freedom into your moments of solitude.
Cancer
June 22 – July 22
Under this Mercury retrograde, you are being asked to consider your siblings. These can be the siblings you grew up with, certainly, but also the people in your community that are your brothers and sisters. Do you treat your neighbors as family, or do you tend to be surrounded by strangers? If you find family among friends, you might be surprised by the support you discover.
Leo
July 23 – Aug. 22
Money is what we use to exchange value in our world, but it is also something that we use to reflect our personal values. What you spend money on, how you make your money, how much money you hold on to – your personal values determine the details. Under this sky, you have a real opportunity to reflect on your values. As you do, you will probably make some monetary changes, and you can probably expect a surprise career revelation.
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