In his new column, our most oracular contributor, Shamir Bailey, is brightening all of our fortunes by writing not only our horoscopes, but our astrological theme songs and guiding mantras for each month. Find out what the future holds, and how it sounds, by way of his wisdoms! Special thanks and love to Ameenah "Mama Bailey" Bailey for consulting on this article and guiding our paths.
—Amy Rose Spiegel, Editor-in-Chief, Talkhouse Music
Galactic Gemini
June theme song: "Pity Party," Melanie Martinez
June mantra: “I think...”
Greetings, my Galactic Gemini babies! June is your solar return—happy, beautiful, bodacious birthday to most of you Galactic Gemini gangsters! I’m sending you all wishes of an amazing year with so much happiness and joy that your heart will swell with love.
As an air sign, you’re often floating in space, brain-wise: Your mantra is “I think...,” since every Galactic Gemini I know is always in their head! Without a Galactic Gemini we would not be able to see both sides of a story, because Geminis, the sign that represents the twins, have dual-sided personalities. When I see my Gemini friends, I often have to test at first to see which one I am dealing with that day. That’s no shade on you, Galactic Gemini, because, being a lunar Gemini myself, I sincerely do understand. Don’t frackle with the fickleness!
First and foremost, let’s start the month off right. Make plans to introduce new energies at the beginning of the month—if you’re looking at a new boo, now’s the time to make a move. The full moon on the ninth is like Play-Doh—it allows you to shape and mold the day to benefit you, however you want to sculpt it. And: The fifth house is highlighted for you in June, so if you’re looking to grow or change in the areas of family, sports, or creative work, the universe is fertile for you, so work it out, honeys! Love you, Galactic Gemini!
Caring Cancer
June theme song: "The House That Built Me," Miranda Lambert
June mantra: “I feel…”
Happy, heavenly, harmonious birthday, Caring Cancers. I send you my unlimited wishes of supreme happiness for the remaining of your whole solar year, dear ones.
Caring Cancer is the water sign ruled by mysterious Momma Moon. The fullness of Momma Moon on the ninth of the month will allow you to realize something, but hold on to your emotions, Caring Cancer. The moon expresses emotions to their fullest, and your mantra, “I feel...,” can trap you. As you know, Caring Cancers will test people out to see if they’re worthy of their feelings, and if not, then they won't bother with those people at all. They will mimic the crab, which represents Caring Cancer, by retreating back into their hard shell as if a person doesn’t exist, and do not make them mad, because they will snap your ass out.
You share the trait of needing a secure home and family with Taureans, but you are more nurturing in your home endeavors. A Caring Cancer wants to make sure a household’s emotional stability is good and everyone is fed. The spotlight is shining on your home sector this month. If you are looking to expand your family life with a new baby, in-law, or by moving into a larger home, this is the time to do it. The beginning of the month can make it happen with longevity. Make your Father’s Day active with the help of the sun in Gemini sextile on June 18. The new moon on June 23 will bring your fourth house of family matters forward again for wound-healing of some kind. If you need to fulfill a writing assignment or teach or take a class, the thirteenth would be the perfect day for it, with Mercury in Gemini placing in a special trine to Jupiter in Libra.
Let’s end all big, proposed plans on the day of the emerging summer solstice that takes place on June 21, because you want have the support of the planets, like you will at the beginning of the month.
Caring Cancer! Do you feel me—get it?—when I say it’s going to be a joyous June?
Lustrous Leo
June theme song: "Pocketful of Sunshine," Natasha Bedingfield
June mantra: “I will…”
Whatever my Lustrous Leos want, they will make it happen! Leo is a hot fire sign with a lot of pluses in the good looks department, hence the lustrous mane on the lion. The lion represents the Leo, and you don't have to tell the Lion that he looks good, because it’s built into his DNA to already know it. You can always spot a Lustrous Leo, because they’re the life of the party who would never be caught holding up the wall. You’ll find them on the floor, constantly prompting everyone to bring their high crunk energy of, “Let's get this party started right!” I’ll touch on some dates that are special for you, since it’s your time to bask in the golden parade of the strong sunlight.
June 9 brings on the full moon and the strong emotions that come with it. Plus, Jupiter goes direct on this day, too. This highlights your third house, which governs all forms of communications, information, education, and any sibling-related matters. More money may come in, because Jupiter is about expansion. June 13 will add sprinkles on top of your areas of communication and education, so save this date for the major bulk of it. June welcomes the summer solstice on June 21, so you Lustrous Leos will receive special treatment, since the sensational sun is your ruler. Flow lightly for the rest of the month, because all of your most favorable dates come prior to the 24th.
Sunshine always bring vivacious enthusiasm to life, and this is what June will be for you, Lustrous Leos.
Very Virgo
June theme song: "Let It Go," James Bay
June mantra: “I analyze...”
Very down-to-earth Virgo is a cool, mutable sign that knows how to get along with every sign. Galvanizing Gaia (mother earth) gives you extra gifts in this way. Virgos are to-the-point, but in a soothing, calm way, without any jolts. The hidden issue with the Very Virgo is they are like our Gemini homies: Their minds never shut down thanks to their shared ruling planet, Mercury. Though you keep it quiet, Very Virgo is always overthinking everything. You beings are so analytical that the universe produced the mantra “I analyze...” for you, and this sometimes keeps you stressed out. Very Virgo is the worrier of all the signs, but this comes along with being of service to the world. Virgos came here to help humanity! If you add up all of Very Virgo’s ways and their being the owners of the sixth house of health and meticulous routine, it equals hypochondriacs who keep things in pristine order. Y’all have to learn how to just let it go sometimes, because no matter what, it will be okay! And guess what, Very Virgo? The month of June will definitely be okay, too, with a lot of focus on your money sector. Permit me to lay out the planetary transitions for you below without worry, Very Virgos!!
Jupiter has been retrograde since February 6, meaning all of the signs were working on some inner things. If you planted your seeds in a timely manner, the full moon on June 9, when Jupiter will go direct, will find them flowering. Now that Jupiter is back, the outside action begins! One of the perks for you is that Jupiter can grow our money. Leave your presentations and speaking arrangements for June 13, when a nice hook-up from your ruling planet, Mercury, in your brother’s house of Gemini lays out the red carpet for you.
Celebrate the summer solstice on the 21st with gratitude for what the springtime seeds you sowed are now manifesting. My suggestion for Very Virgos is to sit back, relax, and enjoy all of those rewards throughout the rest of the month. You know very well what to do for the month of June, my loves!
Leveled Libra
June theme song: "Radio," Lana del Rey
June mantra: “I balance…”
What I love about the zodiac wheel is that each slice helps complete the whole circle of life. One of those pieces especially keeps the balance. It shouldn't be hard to figure out that my Leveled Libras, symbolized by a set of scales, jumped to the occasion, and I am so glad that you did. I bet that you can already guess what your mantra is: Yes, it’s “I balance...” Be careful at doing so at your own expense, though. Don’t be afraid to express yourself because you feel that it might shake up the room. Just because you are in charge of keeping things leveled does not mean you need to neglect yourself in the process, and balance your own harmony, in the process. Your first house, of persona, and your twelfth house, of the unseen, are big in June. Let’s see how my Leveled Libras balance out the month with the summer solstice coming in to warm life up.
First come, first served: If you focus on unleashing enormous plans at the beginning of the month, you’ll be served a plate of opulence. The energies are rich for you to pull out hidden gifts that you may have been sitting on through the years. Like the corporate businesswoman who never showed anyone her lavish paintings, or the auto detailer who loves to write short stories. The show is taking place in your first house, with the planets perfectly in place to make your grand entrance—and keep it going in the long-term. That businesswoman could find a gracious buyer of her paintings, which would help her start an art gallery, and that auto detailer may get a lucrative book deal or other assignment after publishing something amazing.
The twelfth house will support any of you who want to go into mystical work, too. June is really set up for these kind of scenarios, so use those beautiful energies. The ninth brings in the full moon, and the fruition of your first-of-the-month plans; Jupiter assists with structuring the future of those plans on this day, as well. Now the universe is switching it up to Mercury in Gemini on June 13, bringing on perks based in communication, teaching, and learning. If you don’t want the scales to be tipped then end all planning here by the solstice on June 23, due to unfavorable mixed energies at the end of the month. Balance out June, my Leveled Libras, with love.
Shifting Scorpio
June theme song: "The Glittering Prizes," Television Personalities
June mantra: “I’ll change…”
I myself am a Shifting Scorpio, so you know I’ll have to go all the way in on our water sign. It’s ruled by Patient Pluto, which is focused on slow, long-term change. We are the transformers of the Zodiac in pure essence: Pluto rules death, rebirth, and sex. Shifting Scorpios are very private and reserved: On the outside, we put on a hard shell like the scorpion who represents us, but inside, we are very sensitive. We keep only a handful of close friends and tend to internalize our concerns, expecting them to go away eventually. What usually happens instead is a climax of bottled-up emotions in the form of a breakdown…but a beneficial breakdown that shines light on what needs to be changed for us to transform.
I don’t know about the rest of my Shifting Scorpios, but I felt all the recent planetary retrogrades like I never have these last few months, and I can honestly say that I have definitely transformed. Now I know who my genuine friends are, what family really means to me, and what it takes to keep me balanced. I learned to let go of old habits and ways that were not benefiting me anymore and freed up space to welcome new things in. What those may be for us in June: Shifting Scorpio’s houses are focused in the eleventh (community) and twelfth (unseen mystical events). Find your tribe, and don’t be surprised when you feel psychic. Initiate all of your pretty plans and wild dreams at the beginning of the month while Venus is in Aries. Shifting Scorpios are determined to get what we want any way we need to, and these planets will make it that much easier for us.
You may have enjoyed expressing your highest self thus far in June—this month is a great time to do you in a way that everyone can see! Magical, manifesting Mama Moon will help you realize some things on June 9, too. Whatever comes up, be careful with your emotions, because Jupiter will finally go direct on the same day. Take it easy from there on out, because the end of the month will otherwise bring mental turmoil. I need all of my Shifting Scorpios to utilize these jolly June energies into changes that will shift you ever-higher. You can do it, my talented transformers!
Savory Sagittarius
June theme song: "Kill V. Maim," Grimes
June mantra: “I’ll explore…”
Some savory dishes flip the script on traditionally sweet recipes to create the opposite. Think of a chicken pot pie: The average pie is usually a sugary dessert, and not a main course. The Savory Sagittarius persona fits this very description. I’m not implying that you guys aren't sweet! But you are often unexpected and do things in a way all your own, working from old models to create something new. Savory Sagittarius is the fire sign that has to know a little bit about everything and how it functions—you rule the ninth house of higher learning and travel. Since your sign is mutable, you know how to match energies with different kinds of people. This month is special for you, since you’re a fire sign and the summer solstice is upon us, and Jupiter, your ruling planet, is going direct after a long retrograde period. If you’ve felt a lot of internal upheaval due to that retrograde pull, it will now result in major changes which will better yourself and your surroundings. Genuine June is bringing your tenth house, which represents your career, into the sunlight, as well.
If you began to explore some new plans around the new moon on May 25, then you were right on the money, honey. Your ninth house could mean that you find success in a new career. It can also take the shape of a side job that pays good money, like an internet-based business, or stepping into work roles that support your passion for life. The energies around the third of June, when Venus in Aries crunched up with Uranus, may have caused a little melodrama in your personal life, but this will be resolved soon, if it hasn’t been already. Enjoy the warm energies that add fuel to your fire sign, Savory Sagittarius, on the summer solstice on June 21. Enjoy the remaining of the month in chilled-out style after all your hard work—the end of the month will bring about ridiculous energy that you don’t want to bother with. Savor the month of June by trusting the synchronistic sun’s sustenance to keep the rest of your summer burning bright.
Courageous Capricorn
June theme song: "Stay Together," Noah Cyrus
June mantra: “I’ll explore…”
You know how to take practical action when it is needed, Courageous Capricorn. The other earth signs can be modest about their deeds, but Courageous Capricorns will demand a show for what they have done. Bring on the airplanes in the sky with smoke designs and a mega phone to announce it to the public, etc. Courageous Capricorn want some stage showing status and real recognition. A Casual Capricorn will give when they want to and on their own terms, so if you come to them begging for something, they’ll come across as stingy. This month, try not to be stingy to yourself when you’re presented with real opportunities for attaining your goals!
The month of June is the best month of 2017 to begin new plans (with the exception of October, a harvest month when you reap the remaining of your summer seeds). Like the mountain goat who represents Casual Capricorn’s sign, slow and steady movement on their paths is how they find their calling in this beautiful thing we call life. You can go through different career phases until you find the perfect one in your late 30s to 40s.
The beginning of the month is rich for new ideas that you want to grow and manifest, and the evidence will show upon the arrival of the full moon. Venus in Aries is making a helpful trine over to Saturn in Sagittarius to rev spiritual energies up, so you can start to study astrology, tarot, or religion—and possibly even make it a career, thanks to the energies of the tenth house energies. Fabricated fear may try to find ways to sway you from your plans, but just check him at the doorway and tell him that he’s not invited in. Chase whatever it is you desire, Courageous Capricorn. The possibilities are endless, and you have to really know that.
The sun in Gemini will help you out with any hesitation, too, especially if it’s associated with relationships of any kind. You can do or say what you have to say to express yourself to the highest way possible. June 9 will be a party: Emotionally, you’ll feel renewed, and the full moon will help your new seeds to take flight and outwardly involve them in the world. If you have been thinking about learning something new or orally laying out a fresh idea, do it with Mercury’s help around June 13. Shed your clothes to a minimum on the 21st to properly ring in the solstice!
Use all of June well, Courageous Capricorn. I send you all universal blessings.
Abstract Aquarius
June theme song: "(I Want to Live on an) Abstract Plain," Frank Black
June mantra: “I know…”
Aquarius are futuristic beings who express eclectic electricity. To the mundane, they seem to be very abstract, but I can dig it! You are ruled by Uranus, the planet of sudden changes, quirkiness, and flashes of inspiration. We are in the Age of Aquarius now, so your uniqueness will gain even more momentum. The smartest people I know are Abstract Aquarius—it is a part of your makeup to automatically know things, so your mantra is “I know...” Abstract Aquarius do really know without boasting or flaunting it, because they don’t have time to convince nonbelievers—they just know. Either you believe them, or get out of their face.
Early June is the prime time to launch your new plans and ideas about captivating changes in your life. Focus on any types of loans you may want—you may receive an unexpected inheritance or a big money client thanks to the eighth house, which covers other people’s money. Some of you Abstract Aquarius should follow through with higher studies of alternate subjects, as determined by the ninth house.
The Abstract Aquarian’s extreme clothing may seem far-out in this dimension, but in their dimension, it’s groovy, dude. I can’t wait to see what new summer fashions my Abstract Aquarians will debut this month! Dress up on June 9, which will be a carnival: Magnificent Momma Moon will be full, and Jupiter will go direct. Both energies will also help you to see that the beginning of the month plans are tangible. The remaining of the month is meant for following up on what has already been started—the end of the month’s energies are way too wishy-washy to keep creating new things, so double down on what you’ve already launched.
Abstract Aquarians place variety into the world, which makes it a more interesting place. The month of June will be no exception to that rule, so shine up June with your colorful aura of pure love!
Passionate Pisces
June theme song: "Emotional Rollercoaster," Vivian Green
June mantra: “I believe…”
Passionate Pisces is the most sensitive of all the signs. You wonderful water signs are true to your mantra, “I believe...,” because you are going to believe what you want to, despite what may actually be going on. Nowhere-near-neutral Neptune is the planet that rules my Passionate Pisces. Neptune owns illusions: He loves to express himself in art, music, and storytelling. Therefore, you, Passionate Pisces, are very creative in every possible way. Passionate Pisces is the last sign on the Zodiac wheel, so you rule the twelfth house of illusions, mysticism, and psychic qualities. But your eighth house is open for business for the month of June—new business or romantic partners, loans, joint resources, winning money, or receiving big inheritances are the main topics of discussion for you, Passionate Pisces. The universe has some tantalizing treats for you in June!
Despite brief challenges at the beginning of the month, that period will also be lucrative for you. Don’t neglect those energies, because they don’t come around often, and the ending retrograde of Jupiter will make it all immensely incredible. Passionate Pisces, hold on to your emotions on June 9, especially if you’re actualizing the desires you fostered in love or business previously in June. Passionate Pisces, you like to write or speak your creative efforts, which will be especially rewarding on June 13.
In love, finances, or work, Passionate Pisces will make lots of personal progress in June, and that’s the rare thing that you should definitely believe in! Be well, my friends.
Ambitious Aries
June theme song: "Oh No," Marina and the Diamonds
June mantra: “I am…”
Ambitious Aries, you are the embodiment of electricity—you’re ruled by Mars, the power planet. In my opinion, this is why you rule the first house on the Zodiac wheel: You’ve got the ability to jumpstart just about anything you want! Your passion, energy, and drive, or, as the Chinese put it, your chi, all come from that Martian energy, which coincides with the hot sun of the commencing summer. Aries may represent the spring, but that doesn’t mean your chi has to cool down now that it’s ended.
Please focus on sparking all of your flames toward the beginning of the month. The mantra for Aries is “I am...,” so think I am going to do it, no matter how unattainable “it” seems ,because Venus is there to help you. The full moon on June 9 will mark a reality check—stay stable and ride its flow. Be aware of heightened emotions on and after June 21, when the summer solstice rolls in and the new moon might open up family issues that need patience and healing.
Here’s a bonus mantra and theme song for my Ambitious Aries this June: Burn, baby, burn—disco inferno!
Tenacious Taurus
June theme song: "Comfort You," Van Morrison
June mantra: “I have…”
The summer solstice is usually the biggest highlight of June for all of the signs, including my steady, practical, and solid Taureans. Although it’s good for everyone, you can work with it in your own manner, as you typically do. I know security is paramount to you, and you will use your mantra, “I have…,” to bring in the resources that you need to make life comfortable. I labeled you “Tenacious Taurus” because you won’t stop until you get what you need—and want—and you make sure your loved ones have the same. Lucky for you, you are ruled by Venus: the planet of love, money, and beauty.
Focus on your health in every way, my Tenacious Taurus, even if you have to set up a lifestyle change to incorporate better health. This will help you in the beginning of the month, a great time to launch new projects. Anything that’s started at this time will sustain you throughout June—as for me, personally, I would get everything in by the summer solstice if you can. Don’t push it too late! Use June 18 as an excellent day of action, and don’t doubt yourself about anything.
The Full Moon in Sagittarius on June 9 will amp up your emotions: Sagittarian energies can be all over the place. Every sign, including you, will also experience high emotions around the entrance of the summer solstice on the 21st. Please understand that I say “high emotions” neutrally, because that could be over-the-moon elation or it could be a “I need a glass of red wine to forget about this day and jump into my own zone” kind of feeling. Whatever it is, you’ll figure it out, then digress: Buckle up and ride it out! June will be a tenaciously comforting month for you.
