A warm hello.

There’s a lot happening financially in the next 7 days, with this powerful Jupiter/Pluto pattern: there’ll be big decisions, important issues to deal with, and ambitious plans and undertakings.

The Moon joining Venus and the planet Uranus will bring surprise or unusual developments.

On the Solstice, the Sun enters Cancer, it is nature’s turning point; it also signals a turning point in this area of your life, which will be accentuated by Jupiter’s giant presence, the New Moon in Cancer next week, and the planet Mercury also in Cancer.

​ARIES.   There may be a surprise turn of events financially – an unusual opportunity or gain; you’ll also be tempted to splurge spontaneously on beautiful items and generous gestures or gifts.   With the Solstice, New Moon, Jupiter and Mercury accenting home and family affairs in the weeks ahead, you’ll put a lot of love into special family plans, welcoming relatives and friends to your home, and savouring different aspects of home and family life; it will be full steam ahead with a big domestic project too.  
TAURUS.   A surprise encounter or unusual opportunity will give you an emotional lift.   This strong Cancerian emphasis denotes good news in the weeks ahead and exciting action with special personal plans, you may also go to a meaningful place and there could be an important meeting; an expensive or ambitious undertaking will unfold as well, a knowledgeable associate will have some opportune advice with this, and reconnecting with a distant relative or friend will be a joy.
GEMINI.   A realisation or discovery will shed new light on an experience or situation of the past, or an unresolved issue with another.   With the New Moon, Solstice, Jupiter and Mercury here, money matters will be on your mind in the coming weeks - there’ll be exciting, expensive plans to cost, large purchases, a financial arrangement with another to work out, and a new financial venture to figure out; there may be a financial opportunity too – a good deal or chance to increase your income, and you’ll gain a prize new possession.
CANCER.   A surprise invitation or fun different occasion will be a joyful highlight; a friend may surprise you too.   The Solstice, New Moon, Jupiter and Mercury all in your Zodiac Sign indicate that the coming weeks will be a time of special personal happenings – you’ll develop new ideas and plans, explore new personal and professional possibilities and set up a new chapter; a lucky break will bring an exciting opportunity or turn a problem around, you’ll add new dimensions to your life too with new activities and inspiring new goals.
LEO.   An unusual situation or developments on the job will be a PR opportunity and socialising with a colleague will shift your relationship onto a friendlier footing.   Here are the Solstice, New Moon, Jupiter and Mercury: planning for the future, or following through with the steps necessary to achieve a long-term goal, will be a huge task in the coming weeks; turning this into a labour of love will fortify your efforts.   A domestic project will surge ahead but it may be on the expensive side.   A family commitment will also grow but it will be an opportunity to hold the hand of a loved one through an important time.
VIRGO.   There may be a surprise development in a long-distance relationship, you’ll catch up with someone from afar and explore a beautiful or unusual place.   This fortuitous Cancerian energy could open the way in the coming weeks, to do something you’ve wanted for a long time, there’ll be an overdue get-together, a fun outing or activity, and in a special way, a wish could come true.   New friendships and an important association could blossom too.
LIBRA.   A special purchase, occasion or gift for another may cost a pretty penny but it will come from the heart; a generous gift or gesture from another will touch your heart!   With this major Cancerian accent here, a new career door could open in the coming weeks, or an ambitious personal endeavour will get off the ground; this will be an exciting, challenging time that raises your profile, enables you to make your mark, and brings a joyful triumph!   A valuable professional or personal connection could also grow.
SCORPIO.   A surprise from a loved one or for a loved one could suddenly unfold.   The New Moon, Solstice, Jupiter and Mercury in Cancer, all here in your 9th house, could inspire exciting holiday or travel plans in the coming weeks; alternatively, you’ll go further afield to interesting, different places, meet knowledgeable successful people, and be inspired by exciting new ideas, possibilities and opportunities of all kinds – your world is also about to expand, with interesting, likeable new people moving into your orbit.
SAGITTARIUS.   A friendly overture from a colleague could take you by surprise, an unusual PR opportunity will be a chance to cultivate an association you’d like to foster.   Here is the strong, fortuitous Cancerian energy: a financial opportunity will be offering in the coming weeks - to forge ahead with big financial plans, address and get on top of a challenging financial issue, sort out an important financial arrangement or contract, and/or proceed with an expensive, special purchase.
CAPRICORN.   An unusual social event or invitation will be a highlight; a fun surprise romantic turn of events could put you in a happy whirl too.   All this Cancerian energy flowing into your relationship zone in the coming weeks could launch a new chapter in a relationship, bring important new people into your life, there could also be an important change, opportunity or success for a loved one, grand plans with a loved one, and a special family event.
AQUARIUS.   A surprise visitor, surprise news from a family member, or an unusual home situation will keep you on your toes.  The New Moon, Solstice, Jupiter and Mercury all in Cancer signify a new job or a big project or opportunity on the job in the coming weeks, there’ll be the chance to earn extra, expand your clientele or cultivate important clients; alternatively, you could embark on a personal project that’s a lot of work but something you really want to do.   A health, diet or fitness endeavour will gather momentum too.
PISCES.   Exploring a beautiful place will bring delightful discoveries, unexpected contact or news from another will be a joy, and reconnecting with a relative you’d like to see more often will add to your happiness.   The Solstice, New Moon, Jupiter and Mercury all here in Cancer, will energise relations with your children, grandchildren and other loved ones in the coming weeks; you’ll spend freely on a special occasion, fun outings and activities, go the extra mile to help or make a loved one happy, and your relationship with someone dear may grow in a new way.    There may be an exciting new chapter with a creative or personal endeavour you’re emotionally invested in as well.

A warm hello.
The planet Mars moves into Virgo tomorrow for about 7 weeks: this Virgo energy will encourage analytical and critical thinking with our plans, problems, tasks and relationships – there’ll be issues that benefit greatly from this closer attention to details.
Wishing you joy,
Karen

A warm hello.

Big money developments feature in the next 7 days: Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune all connecting, indicate there’ll be important financial issues to deal with, changes of plans or arrangements, and some big decisions.

Mercury, the planet of communication, linking with both Mars and the planet Uranus will bring surprise news, we may also need to watch a tendency to jump to conclusions.

Conversely, the Moon conjunct Pluto denotes a tendency to go over and over an idea or matter on our minds.

The planet Mars moving into Virgo on Tues will travel through this Zodiac Sign until early August, generating action and occasional tensions in this area of your life.

​ARIES.   There may be an unusual discussion with a relative or some surprise news; processing this thoughtfully will offer helpful insights and guidance.   A fortuitous development you’ve been hoping and waiting for will put you over the Moon!   The planet Mars moving into Virgo will apply to work and health affairs for you: you’ll tackle big tasks and projects conscientiously in the coming weeks and stretch your resources; attention to details with a physical activity or task, health pursuit or exercise programme, will also serve you well.
TAURUS.   A knowledgeable associate may have some unexpected information, suggestions or advice; asking questions and exploring this further could prove most helpful.   Double checking details with a personal or professional undertaking will make sure arrangements and plans unfold smoothly.   With the planet Mars transiting Virgo here, you’ll pour energy into fun activities and plans with loved ones in the coming weeks, enjoy happy moments, there may also be a special reunion and occasional competitive situations.
GEMINI.   A financial discussion will influence your plans; do your research and calculations moving forward, before you make your decisions.    The answer to an important question may unfold in pieces; it will take time to gain the full picture.   The planet Mars transiting Virgo will rev up home and family engagement in the coming weeks: fun family plans, family get-togethers and extra commitments, plus visitors to your home and demanding domestic projects and tasks that keep you flat out; be prepared to put out occasional sparks too.
CANCER.   A conversation, where it’s up to you to lead the way or address an awkward issue, may put you on the spot; think twice before you speak, so you can assess all the different factors.   Reviewing a slow-moving financial issue, complex arrangement or undertaking will be enlightening; new developments could please you.   Here is the planet Mars moving through Virgo: a bold personal or professional project will test your resourcefulness and initiative in the coming weeks, you’ll be on the go and travel greater distances, you’ll also apply yourself to learn more about a subject or endeavour you’re keenly interested in.
LEO.   Discussing a niggling issue that’s been bothering you will put a new light on it; there’ll be something to learn from this.   Putting a lot of thought and energy into relationships, understanding or pleasing others, will come from the heart.   The planet Mars moving into Virgo will rev up the financial zone for you: attention to details with expensive plans could save your money, you’ll investigate new financial options, timely financial information will guide you with a financial decision but there may also be inconvenient expenses to sort out.
VIRGO.   A colleague or associate may take you by surprise with their news or views.   There’ll be important new developments with a task, undertaking or situation on the job; a wider view will help you appreciate and deal with some subtle, more complex aspects.   The planet Mars moving into your Zodiac Sign will energise your drive and determination in the coming weeks – you’ll push hard to get ambitious plans off the ground or to reach an ambitious personal, financial or career target, you’ll break new ground and go the extra mile in the process.   You may also embrace a fitness or exercise programme or tackle tasks that are physically demanding.
LIBRA.   An expansive conversation with an associate will bring new ideas with a challenging issue or undertaking; exploring these could lead to further discoveries.   A special outing or occasion will have emotional layers or considerations that re-enforce its significance.   The planet Mars moving into Virgo here indicates there’ll be a lot of work to be done behind-the-scenes in the coming weeks – to keep slow-moving plans and tasks moving forward, a big domestic project on track, and to deal with important family commitments; pace yourself carefully, take extra care health-wise and avoid overdoing things.
SCORPIO.   An informative exchange with a distant friend or associate will be thought-provoking; discussing a legal matter or contract will be enlightening.   Analysing a domestic purchase or project at length will help you make a big decision.   The planet Mars moving into Virgo, your 11th house, will bring fun social highlights in the coming weeks, you’ll throw yourself into things you really want to do and achieve, meet new people, make new friends and contacts; relations with a friend or colleague though may sometimes test your patience.
SAGITTARIUS.   A financial discussion will bring helpful information or advice but you may also need to dig a little deeper to gain the full picture.   A confidence from another will leave you with much to think about, in particular how best to respond.   The planet Mars moving into Virgo, your career and direction zone, will bring big tasks and projects in the coming weeks and you’ll be under the pump; you may also need to reconcile different ideas or ways with a colleague.
CAPRICORN.   A timely exchange with a loved one will be enlightening, if you let it unfold fully; there’ll be niggling differences to soothe as you go.   Going over and over a financial idea or plan will be clarifying; research and seeing the big picture will also serve you.   The planet Mars moves into Virgo here, your 9th house: travel plans will gather momentum in the coming weeks, alternatively getting out and about to different places will bring interesting discoveries and encounters; you’ll also reconnect with a distant relative or friend and a long-distance connection could grow.
AQUARIUS.   A work discussion will require a diplomatic touch; you’ll need to defuse differences between colleagues or work with people who have different ways.   A special outing, activity or occasion will also resonate with you emotionally; reflecting upon it will deepen your appreciation or spark further ideas and possibilities.   The planet Mars moving into Virgo will bring plenty of financial action in the weeks ahead – you’ll tackle important financial issues, tax, super, insurance and paperwork that requires attention to details; an expensive plan or purchase will also go ahead.
PISCES.   There’ll be more to an exchange with a loved one than is obvious; listening attentively will tune you into unspoken subtleties and layers.   Contemplating a family situation or issue will reveal something it’s important to come to terms with, moving forward.   With the planet Mars moving into Virgo, your relationship zone – you’ll go out of your way to support your mate or family members in the weeks ahead, you’ll step up for extra commitments, and spend freely on special plans and to help them; step lightly though, to soothe any prickly little issues.

A warm hello.
Here are the best waxing and shaving dates for Winter.
If you consistently wax or shave on a barren Moon day, you will find that over time, hair growth thins out and slows down.
Here are the best barren Moon dates for Winter:
June: 15, 16, 20, 24
July: 12, 13, 17, 21, 22
August: 13, 14, 17, 18, 22
Wishing you joy,
Karen 

A warm hello.
Jupiter, the lucky planet, money planet and happy planet, also signifies opportunities and new possibilities – these will show up in the area of your life highlighted by Jupiter’s transit of Cancer.
The planet Jupiter moves into Cancer on Tuesday, June 10th, and it will stay in Cancer until the end of June 2026.

ARIES.   Jupiter’s yearlong transit of Cancer will highlight home and family affairs for you: you could buy, sell, renovate or embrace a big domestic project that boosts the value of your home; you may also gain domestic possessions that add to your home comforts.   You’ll share fun different activities and holidays with family members, there may be a special opportunity, achievement or good fortune for a family member and hectic bursts of family involvement.   Financially, planning for the future, things you want to do or steps you want to take, will require clear priorities and a long view.

TAURUS.   Here is Jupiter’s yearlong transit of Cancer: you’ll make a point of learning more about a subject or skill you’re keen to master and your confidence and ability will grow.   An ambitious personal or financial project will provide a ‘hands on’, learn-as-you-go education.   Short trips, holidays and exploring new places will bring fun encounters and experiences.   Connecting with distant relatives more frequently will add fresh dimensions to these relationships.

GEMINI.    Jupiter’s yearlong transit of Cancer will accent a financial zone for you: you’ll take a big financial step, tackle a new financial venture, explore a financial opportunity or embark on a financial partnership; if you’re in business, you’ll cultivate new clients and add to your products or services.   Money may flow freely through your hands - you’ll splurge on expensive new possessions, expensive plans and give generously and supportively to those you love, you may also score some good deals.   There’ll be a financial gain or important new financial arrangement as well.

CANCER.   Jupiter, the money planet, happy planet and lucky planet is in your Zodiac Sign for a yearlong transit: you’ll be the right person, in the right place, for special personal, financial and work opportunities, a financial bonus or score will give you more money to play with, and action with an important financial matter or enterprise will be a joy.   Your world will open up too - you’ll have new interests, activities and people in your life.   A health, diet or fitness endeavour could move ahead as well.

LEO.   Here is Jupiter’s yearlong transit of Cancer: big domestic projects that grow even bigger as they go along will repair, renovate or improve your home environment; these will require careful planning and may take some time but there’ll be joy and satisfaction when they’re done.   You’ll work on family relations and be very supportive, helping family members with their problems and to achieve their goals.   Financially, you’ll plan for the future but it’ll be important to allocate funds for specific purposes, to manage your situation well.   Reunions and personal developments a long time coming will turn back time, tidying up some financial or personal loose ends will be a relief.

VIRGO.   With Jupiter’s yearlong transit here, the way will open to do something or go somewhere you dearly want – a dream will come true!   You’ll make new friends and contacts and some valuable new connections will grow; a contact or associate may steer an opportunity your way, or be a helpful support or guide, and a friendship could deepen or grow in a new way.   This Jupiter energy will bring some fun holidays, activities and experiences as well that make memorable highlights.

LIBRA.   This Jupiter transit through Cancer will bring opportunities and joy in your career – a new job, a career opening, an exciting project that showcases your abilities, higher earnings or a special success.   You’ll bite off a lot to chew enthusiastically!   You’ll set a financial goal or throw yourself into ambitious financial plans, and push hard to achieve your objectives.   A new vision with a personal endeavour will also inspire you and you’ll put your heart and soul into it!

SCORPIO.   Jupiter’s yearlong transit through Cancer will be most expansive for you – it’ll bring opportunities to spread your wings on the job, financially, with exciting personal plans, and exciting possibilities to explore; travel and holidays will also bring fun different experiences.   You’ll make it a goal to learn more about a subject or endeavour that interests you, you could move or your interests and activities will take you into other worlds and new social groups, a long-distance connection could blossom as well.

SAGITTARIUS.   Jupiter’s fortuitous yearlong transit of Cancer will bring financial opportunities: to get ahead, sort out an important financial matter, embark on a new venture, make special purchases and set yourself up with a new financial arrangement or situation; there may be a significant gain and some good deals along the way too.   Spiritually, this will be a time for inner development, you’ll reflect on matters of meaning, and these insights will influence your life choices.
CAPRICORN.   This Jupiter transit through Cancer will bring joyful and significant developments in your relationships – exciting plans with your partner or a family member, the return of someone you go back with a long way, a special family event, and an important new chapter in a relationship; you’ll give energy, love and commitment to those close to you, and spend freely on loved ones and special plans with them.   You may celebrate a new relationship in your life too and special opportunities, achievements and joys for those you love.

AQUARIUS.   Jupiter’s bright light will shine in the work and health zone for you: a job offer or big professional project will be a chance to make your mark, it may also boost your income; alternatively, overtime or a sideline could bring in extra money.   A congenial rapport with a colleague could lay the foundations for friendship; a colleague who sings your praises could put an opportunity in your path.   A fun pursuit may stretch your physical resources, you could also pour energy into a health, diet or fitness endeavour and power ahead.
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PISCES.   Jupiter transiting Cancer here will bring joy, opportunities and special achievements for a child, grandchild or other loved one and someone new to love; fun happy times with those you love will expand your relationships and make beautiful memories.   Job conditions and projects will develop and feature your talents, you’ll also put a lot of love into a creative pursuit or an endeavour you have an emotional investment in.   Your social horizons will expand, as you engage with people who share a common interest; there may be special occasions and outings to savour as well.