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.

A warm hello.
Here are the best Hair cutting dates for Winter to encourage hair condition and growth.
If you plan, whenever you trim your hair, to do it on a fertile Moon date, you will soon see the benefits – the condition of your hair will improve and the growth will be stronger.
Here are the best fertile Moon dates for Winter:
June: 7, 8, 9, 26
July: 5, 6
August: 1, 2, 28, 29, 30
I am posting the Hair cutting dates a little early, because after I post this Friday’s big ‘Saturn in Aries’ forecast, I’m taking a short break.   I will be back on June 6th with your special Jupiter in Cancer ‘good news’ forecast and on Monday June 9th with your best waxing and shaving dates for Winter.
Wishing you joy,
Karen

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A warm hello.
There’ll be a tendency to be emotionally intense, excited and determined in our thinking and reactions in the days ahead; keeping sight of the big picture will help us to make the most of super-charged energy!
The Sun conjunct the planet Uranus denotes a surprise turn of events or an unusual experience.
The Sun will then move into Gemini on Wednesday, bringing new possibilities and fresh action in this area of your life in the coming weeks.
Also, to let you know – next Friday I will post a special ‘Saturn in Aries’ forecast, this is a ‘Big Planets, Big News’ featured forecast.   Then I’m taking a short break, and will return on Friday June 6th with a special ‘Jupiter in Cancer’ forecast – also a Big Planets, Big News’ featured forecast. Your regular weekly horoscope forecasts will return the following week, Friday June 13th.
Now to this week’s Zodiac news:
ARIES.   A situation with a friend or associate may draw you in emotionally; stepping back will give you space to see how best to proceed or advise them.   A fun outing or activity may be more expensive than you thought but it will be a joy; an unusual purchase could also put a dent in the savings.   The Sun moving into Gemini here, your 3rd house, denotes exciting plans and projects ahead in the coming weeks – new ideas will expand some projects, you’ll meet interesting people, go further afield, reconnect with distant loved ones, discover and learn a lot.
TAURUS.   You’ll give of your best to do or achieve something important, this may be quite an ambitious goal; you’ll also priorities a relationship and go all out to be supportive and help this person.   A surprise turn of events or unusual personal opportunity may suddenly offer tempting new possibilities.   The Sun moving into Gemini highlights a financial zone for you: the opportunity to earn extra, move forward with big financial plans, some large outlays and extra expenses will give the coming weeks a strong financial focus.
GEMINI.   Defusing a misunderstanding with another will take a thoughtful approach but reflection and preparation will help you handle it well.   A clarifying development will light the way with a drawn out task or issue you’ve been working on for some time.   The Sun moving into your Zodiac Sign will help you gather momentum in the coming weeks: enthusiasm and energy will fuel your efforts, you’ll have new ideas you want to pursue and special plans you want to get off the ground.
CANCER.   There’ll be different layers to a financial issue and a sensitive emotional situation to work through; seeing the big picture in both instances, will help you evaluate and deal with them positively.   A surprise encounter or unusual social occasion will be a joy.   Here is the Sun moving into Gemini, your 12th house: rethinking and replanning a future goal and tackling some important unfinished business in the coming weeks will give you a stronger, clearer sense of direction.
LEO.   An arrangement or situation with another will ask a lot of you.   Also, a change of plans on the job or a sudden request will keep you on your toes.   The Sun moving into Gemini here, your 11th house, will bring opportunities for fun in the coming weeks – social get-togethers, fun outings and activities, there’ll also be opportunities to cultivate new friends and contacts.
VIRGO.   A demanding task or challenge on the job will test your resourcefulness.   A long-distance relationship, arrangement or travel plans could take an unexpected turn.   The Sun moving into Gemini will shine brightly in your career and direction zone in the coming weeks: a new door could open for you, a big project will stretch your resources, a special achievement will crown your efforts and your star will rise!
LIBRA.   A favourite pursuit or special personal project may cost a pretty penny but it will be emotionally meaningful for you.    A surprise financial opportunity or gain, or an unusual deal or development could change your financial game-plan.   Here is the Sun moving into Gemini, your 9th house: travel plans could unfold in the coming weeks, you’ll go further afield or develop a long-distance relationship; you’ll also learn a lot as you explore a growing interest and meet knowledgeable people.
SCORPIO.   A family commitment or domestic situation will ask a lot of you, family issues may also draw you in; seeing and appreciating different points of view will help you steer your way through.   A surprise development in a relationship will set up the next chapter.   The Sun moving into Gemini, a financial zone for you, will bring action with important financial business and matters you need to sort out, large purchases and expensive plans in the weeks ahead.
SAGITTARIUS.   You’ll have to think outside the square with a challenging issue or undertaking; it will test your flexibility.   An unusual task or request will require an experimental or innovative approach.   Here is the Sun moving into Gemini, your relationship zone – special plans and commitments with loved ones will add new dimensions to your relationships in the coming weeks, you’ll also pour a lot of energy and love into pleasing and supporting others, especially those close to you.
CAPRICORN.   Spending freely on a special occasion, celebrating a milestone, or something special you want to do or buy may be an emotional decision but keeping an overview of your budget will help you keep it manageable.   A surprise encounter or unusual personal experience will also be meaningful.   The Sun moving into Gemini here, your 6th house, promises interesting work possibilities and opportunities in the coming weeks, to impress, advance or earn extra.
AQUARIUS.   A sudden turn of events will open the way to achieve a special personal goal, but you’ll have to think on your feet!   There may be an unusual domestic project or situation to play by ear.   The Sun moving into Gemini here (your 5th house) will bring happy times aplenty in the coming weeks – fun social get-togethers, fun different activities and experiences; there may be exciting possibilities with a creative or personal project too.
PISCES.   The way will open for a conversation you’ve been contemplating for some time; thoughtful preparation will help you make the most of this.   An unusual place or undertaking will be full of surprises, with interesting different encounters, discoveries and experiences.   With the Sun moving into Gemini here, your 4th house, you’ll throw yourself into family engagements in the weeks ahead and a big domestic project, you’ll also be focused on the long-view with your home – new ideas will inspire you.

A warm hello.
An idea, goal or undertaking you truly care about will be a driving force this week and may push you out of your comfort zone – there’ll also be something unique in the timing that requires thoughtful consideration.
Wishing you joy,
Karen

A warm hello.
A bold or ambitious plan will come to fruition, or a brewing issue come to a head, as Moon energy builds to the Full Moon in Scorpio; this is particularly accented because it’s out here on its own.
The planet Mercury will move into Taurus, joining the Sun and planet Uranus: we’ll need to think expansively, outside the square, to communicate successfully in unusual situations, encounters or about unusual issues.
ARIES.   Here is the Full Moon in Scorpio: an expensive undertaking will ask a lot of you, with extra costs or issues to sort out in the days ahead; sensitive moments or issues with a loved one will also need gentle defusing.   The solution to a problem though could suddenly appear.   You’ll need to prepare for an important or unusual financial discussion – to ensure you cover all the bases, gather the information you need, and know where you stand.
TAURUS.   The Full Moon in Scorpio falls in your relationship zone: a get-together will be an emotional highpoint; a touchy issue may arise with someone close though – step lightly, keep a clear perspective, and you’ll handle it positively and diplomatically.   A discussion that only you can initiate will take thoughtful timing as well as a thoughtful approach; you may also feel ready to discuss something you’ve been avoiding.
GEMINI.   The Full Moon in Scorpio will light up work and health matters for you: an unsettled situation on the job will become clear, or a challenging task will test your ingenuity; it will also take a determined effort with a heath, diet or fitness endeavour, to reach a goal, or to help someone else with their endeavours.   A conversation that’s been a long time coming will be on your mind; this will be your chance to ask the questions you want to ask or build plans you’re keen to set up.
CANCER.   Here is the Full Moon in Scorpio (your 5th house): a fun occasion, get-together or something to celebrate will be an emotional highlight, you could also throw yourself into a personal interest or project you have an emotional commitment to.   An overdue conversation with a friend or associate will offer a different perspective and ideas, an unusual encounter or exchange will leave you with much food for thought as well.
LEO.   The Full Moon in Scorpio accents home and family affairs for you: you’ll go to great lengths to bring special family plans to fruition, there may also be a lot to do with a domestic task or project; you’ll need to step lightly with some family members though, to ease occasional tensions.   With an important professional or business meeting, there’ll be new ideas to discuss, new people to build a connection with and an unusual undertaking to organise.
VIRGO.   With the Full Moon in Scorpio falling here (your 3rd house), news you’ve been waiting for will answer a burning question, you may also go further afield to meet up with a relative or friend, or to a place you have a sentimental attachment to.   Travel discussions or a long-distance exchange will guide unfolding plans, making an effort with a new social group will be stimulating and enlightening.
LIBRA.   The Full Moon in Scorpio falls in a financial zone for you: an ambitious financial undertaking will surge ahead, a special purchase or outlay you’re emotionally engaged with may put a dent in the savings.   A social get-together could also cost a pretty penny; in a subtle way, this will shift a relationship onto a different footing.   A financial discussion will be an opportunity to sort out a complex issue, gain background information, learn more and find the best way forward.
SCORPIO.   With the Full Moon in your Zodiac Sign, you’ll be highly charged:  you’ll pour a lot of energy into family matters and commitments, there may be simmering emotional issues to defuse too; there may also be a personal turning point or a turning point in a relationship.  A gift or generous gesture from someone dear will make a loving statement.   A heart-to-heart with a loved one will help you understand them better, come to terms with a changing situation, and sort out the practicalities of some big plans.
SAGITTARIUS.   Here is the Full Moon in Scorpio (your 12th house): a slow-moving task or issue will take energy and patience but a special success will be a personal triumph!   A fun outing or encounter will be a joyful highlight.   A work situation or undertaking will stretch your communication abilities but exploring different lines of approach will be most informative; discussing a health, diet or fitness matter will also offer new ideas.
CAPRICORN.   With the Full Moon in Scorpio here (your 11th house), a meaningful occasion or experience with a loved one or friend will make an important statement in your relationship, a fun outing or activity will also be something special and a new social door may be opening.    A heartfelt exchange with a child, grandchild or someone dear will be an opportunity to broach issues you’re keen to share or explore; an inspiring discussion will point the way with a creative or personal pursuit.
AQUARIUS.   The Full Moon in Scorpio lights up your career and direction zone: it will take a huge push to reach an ambitious personal or professional goal, or to deal with a challenging issue or task positively, but you’re focused, motivated and on track to success!   You’ll need to be the practical one with family discussions and when making special plans with a relative, but be prepared to be open and flexible in your thinking or ways.
PISCES.   Here is the Full Moon in Scorpio, your 9th house: travel plans will surge ahead, you’ll drive plans to catch up with a distant loved one, or a change of scene and exploring a meaningful place will be an emotional highlight.   There may also be a meaningful meeting.   Informative encounters with unusual, interesting people will be enlightening; this will be a time of discoveries, new learning, listening and learning!

A warm hello.
Pluto stationary turning retrograde this week could bring a surge of action and fresh possibilities with a drawn-out project, a problem that’s been stuck, or an opportunity that’s been slowly emerging; we may need to change how we do things, to embrace this development.
Wishing you joy,
Karen