The Week Ahead 🌞 6.16.25 through 6.22.25

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• Tuesday, June 17 3:16AM ET: Sun (26° Gemini) sextile Chiron (26° Aries)

• Tuesday, June 17 4:35AM ET: Mars enters Virgo

• Wednesday, June 18 11:16PM ET: Jupiter (2° Cancer) square Neptune (2° Aries)

• Friday, June 20 10:42PM ET: Sun enters Cancer

• Sunday, June 22 6:32AM ET: Mars (2° Virgo) sextile Jupiter (2° Cancer)

• Sunday, June 22 2:36PM ET: Sun (1° Cancer) square Saturn (1° Aries)

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If the zodiac is a dinner party, Aries is the invite, Taurus is the menu, and Gemini is the seating chart. The past few weeks have been all about what we say, what we think, who we know. We’ve been collecting data at a rapid rate, accumulating insight from anyone and everyone we encounter.

But, now, it’s time to go deeper. It’s time to infuse some soul.

Sol. Sun. Summer Solstice.

It’s always intrigued me that Cancer Season—a sign governed by the Moon—kicks off Summer Solstice and the official beginning of summer. Wouldn’t it make sense for this to be ushered in by Leo, the theatrical fire sign ruled by the bright star at the center of our solar system?

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On the Summer Solstice, the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky at the Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N latitude), bringing the longest day of the year. Conversely, during the Winter Solstice—which begins Capricorn season—the Sun reaches its lowest point at the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5°S latitude), marking the shortest day of the year.

In fact, all the seasonal turning points correspond with zodiac signs:

• Summer Solstice occurs on the first day of Cancer Season

• Winter Solstice occurs on the first day of Capricorn Season

• Spring Equinox occurs on the first day of Aries Season

• Autumn Equinox occurs on the first day of Libra Season

What’s more, all these seasonal thresholds correspond with cardinal signs. The cardinal signs are associated with initiation, beginnings, and manifestation—and, when one gets activated, the rest follow. When a planet or luminary enters a cardinal sign, it triggers the “world axis,” a powerful conduit for magic, as well as personal and collective transformation. This is established at the 0° placement.

No wonder 2025 is such an important year: Neptune entered Aries at 0º, Saturn entered Aries at 0º, and Jupiter just entered Cancer (another cardinal sign) at 0º. We’re really in the thick of it now.

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But that still doesn’t explain why Moon-ruled Cancer commences the summer quarter of this four-pronged system. Thankfully, Jupiter in Cancer makes these philosophical contemplations a bit more accessible.

I’ve been musing about what it means to nurture and be nurtured; all Cancerian things. In astrology, the Sun and Moon represent parents (traditionally, the Sun is your father, and the Moon is your mother)—but at some point (often without warning) we learn that our parents are no longer our providers. Eventually, we must learn to fend for ourselves. Saturn—the stoic taskmaster—takes over, and reminds us that gentle rearing isn’t intended to be forever; who has time for that?

Well, during Summer Solstice—on the longest day of the year—we do have time. Cancer Season reminds us that we deserve to nurture and be nurtured. That gentle affection matters. That we are—at our core—always trying to return to that place of tender love and unconditional support.

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This week, when the Sun reaches its maximum declination, we have time to show up as caretakers, sharing our love and support and gentleness with all, including ourselves. We have time—quite literally, maximum sunlight—to get everything done in the day. We don’t have to sacrifice. We have time to both work and rest. We have time to make a meal and digest. We have time to check in with our community—tending to our lush garden of oversized verdant leaves and vivid wildflowers—and ensure that all people are being treated with dignity and respect.

Indeed, Summer Solstice is both a lunar and solar affair. This week, we are both the mother and the father: a fusion of Cancer’s sensitive moonlight and the Sun’s unrivaled life-giving properties. The Sun and Moon: a complete parental unit. Everything you need to be held.

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This week, I’ll be hosting my first Lunar Lodge of the year—an otherwordly, spiritually replenishing 4-day retreat devoted to astrology, magic, and solar celebration. But if you’re missing this gathering, I have good news: we just opened enrollment for the final Lunar Lodge of 2025, taking place this fall in California—and there are only 5 spots remaining.

This will be the most intimate Lunar Lodge yet. It’s occurring at the threshold between Autumn Equinox and Winter Solstice (a moment witches refer to as Samhain—aka Halloween). This desert retreat will be a truly enchanting experience: think ancestral magic, mediumship practice, deep karmic astrology, and powerful sacred circles. Details are here and if you’re feeling the call, I hope you’ll join us.

You deserve to nurture yourself, and payment plans are available. Register now.

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