NEW MOON REPORT
May 30, 2003
by Maritha Pottenger

This month, people will be trying to move seamlessly between the restless, variety-oriented motifs of Gemini and the serious, security-seeking drives of Cancer. A healthy balance leaves room for both in our lives.

New Moon & Solar Eclipse, 9 Gemini 20, Friday, May 30 at 9:21 PM PDT.
Turn on the light. Illumination could strike! Information, understanding, data, and communication are in high focus. This New Moon offers an opportunity to initiate action that will bring more knowledge into your hands. Classes, speaking, writing, disseminating information or other intellectual activities are quite appropriate. A youthful enthusiasm for new ideas and fresh possibilities is dominant. This New Moon is particularly significant for people born around May 28-June 2, August 31-September 4, November 30-December 4, or February 27-March 3.

Jupiter opposes Neptune, Monday, June 2 at 7:56 PM PDT.
The two planets of idealism and high expectations are challenging one another. Tension could arise between intellectual and emotional goals or between telling the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth versus being compassionate, tactful, and using “little white lies.” Moral and ethical principles may be in high focus. Be true to your values.

Saturn enters Cancer, Tuesday, June 3 at 6:29 PM PDT.
With the planet of duty, responsibility, and hard work entering the sign of domesticity, patriotism, and family, we may feel more pressure to do something practical and helpful for our nation, our loved ones, or to repair the family domicile. (Or, we could start working from the home as well as on it.) The accent is on security and safety. Saturn will remain in Cancer until July 2005.

Uranus turns retrograde, Saturday, June 7 at 00:00 AM PDT.
A new cycle begins in matters of invention, new technology, individuality, and knowing when to constructively break the rules. This phase will last until November 8, 2003. Check the house of your horoscope that has Aquarius on the cusp as you may initiate a new chapter in regard to matters of that house.

Venus enters Gemini, Monday, June 9 at 8:33 PM PDT.
The planet of love and pleasures enters the sign of the mind and communication. We may delight more in word play, flirtation, the light touch. Poetry, music, and aesthetic use of language could appeal. A love of variety is likely. People are attracted to new ideas, new experiences, and multiple interests.

Mercury enters Gemini, Thursday, June 12 at 6:35 PM PDT.
Verbal facility is heightened. People may be more glib, more able to come up with the right words at the right time. (Some people will just be too talkative.) Communication, commerce, and transportation are highlighted. Multi-tasking is a bit easier. A wide range of interests will be clamoring for attention. Distractibility is increased, so keeping focused will be more of a challenge. Humor and entertaining skills are emphasized.

Full Moon, 23 Sagittarius 0, Saturday, June 14 at 4:17 AM PDT.
Mental restlessness is accentuated, as is the desire for variety and new experiences in relationships. Boredom could encourage flirtation or trying many new and different activities. The urge to expand one’s horizons is strong and could lead to travel, taking classes, long discussions, or other pursuits that accent the mind, enlightenment, or an expanded view of the world. This peripatetic motif is particularly strong for people born around June 12-17, September 15-19, December 14-18, or March 13-17.

Mars enters Pisces, Monday, June 16 at 7:27 PM PDT.
Sensitivity and vulnerability are on the rise. Feelings are more easily hurt and some people will be tempted to retreat from the world or hide. This combination can be very constructively directed into grace in motion (dancing, skating, skiing, Tai Chi, etc.) or healing activities.

Sun enters Cancer, Saturday, June 21 at 12:12 PM PDT.
Home and family move to the forefront. Loved ones take priority—particularly establishing a sense of security and safety. Feelings will center around the nest and issues of protection. This is an excellent time to strengthen the ties that bind and show appreciation for our nearest and dearest.

Saturn trines Uranus, Tuesday, June 24 at 4:35 PM PDT.
An opportunity knocks to combine the best of the old and the new—tradition and progress, the status quo and innovation. Be alert for chances to move into the future while retaining what is good from the past. Responsibility is linked to an inventive spirit and the results can be impressive.

Mercury enters Cancer, Sunday, June 29 at 3:18 AM PDT.
Thinking and communication tend to center around protection, nurturing, or family. This is a time for consolidating, for double-checking safeguards and protective measures. The retentive emphasis is excellent for business matters that involve hanging on to what you’ve got. More family discussions or thoughts about loved ones are quite possible.

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