Astro for June 18, 2022
Today, the moon is conjunct to Saturn in Aquarius while both form a square to Venus in Taurus. Our relationships and values may be at odds with our emotional accountability. It could be that a romantic partner challenges us to be more responsible for our emotions. Or as we reflect on the consequences of our emotional behaviors we also have a better view of the ways the relationships and things we value have triggered us emotionally. Some people could be feeling insecure because of their finances today as they are caught between prioritizing their needs or their wants. The Aquarius moon conjunct Saturn makes us feel more practical today. We may be taking inventory of the things we own and realizing that a lot of our possessions are just placeholders rather than items than bring us joy.
Venus is at the 24th degree which is a degree associated with Pisces energy. Pisces energy is usually detached from the material aspect and more in line with how things feel in our spirit. Today could be a good day to clean house and donate what you don’t need since Pisces energy is also charitable. As you go through your possessions take the time to ask yourself “how does this item make me/my spirit feel? Does it bring me joy? Does it bring me inspiration? Does it make me feel uplifted or creative?” If the answer is no, consider who you think would be able to experience such feelings with that item and give it to them.
We might be pondering long term financial security today and how that relates to our greater sense of purpose. The Saturn/Moon conjunction may remind us that what’s most important is doing what makes us feel secure but also accepting that we have to be uncomfortable sometimes to get to the point of feeling secure. Anything that is for the purpose of (sustainable) security takes some type of preparation whether it be building or training. The square to Venus reminds us that if we want to guarantee our needs be met sometimes it comes at sacrificing certain indulgences. The North Node is in the mix too with a loose conjunction to Venus and also squaring the Moon & Saturn. When we consider our destiny, a lot of times we ponder more on the outcome of victory than the journey necessary to get there. It can feel like the destination is so far and all we want to do is get there. We have to remember to be present with the journey because that is how we can actually take the opportunity to enjoy it. This is also how we broaden our definition of “enjoyment” by taking pleasure and finding joy in the moments that aren’t inherently rosy. Joy is not a destination we arrive at, it’s a feeling we create for ourselves.
How can we lean into joy in the midst of discomfort? Imagination is the answer. Neptune forms a sextile to Venus and Pluto who trine each other. Never underestimate the power of intentional romanticization and imagination. When we arrive to certain parts of our journey that seem tedious, frustrating, or difficult how can we change our perspective to make the work we have to do more appealing to us? Think about how you would want to look back and tell the story, when you think about the outcome you want consider how magical it will be to tell the hard parts you had to go through to get to your miracle. Consider the miracles that are working in your favor right now that you can’t see. Instead of looking at it like “ugh this week I have to spend all this money, run all these errands, make these phone calls, and do all these tasks I don’t want to do” an example of reframing is “Wow I get to exercise the abundance I have now so that it can grow stronger into more abundance. I’m so thankful that the money I’m spending now is going towards something that is beneficial to me. I’m thankful that I even have this money to spend. Wow my chariot is about to take me to all of the places I need to go as stepping stones to my happily ever after. I look forward to corresponding with the people who can help me to reach my goals. I’m sure that they will be pleasant and impart the wisdom necessary for me to carry along with me on the next part of my quest. Wow I was really blessed with my super power capabilities to finish this task swiftly and efficiently and have fun while doing it.”
That might seem so extra and cliche but that’s just one example. You can dress up and glamorize your life as you see fit. This includes making yourself look as glamorous as you want to feel, even when you’re just running errands. Your life is an epic, like the Odyssey. Your story is a tale of the hero’s journey. Don’t wait until you’ve made it to the destination to try to recall the beauty of the journey. Don’t wait until your award winning speech to give thanks. Practice gratitude and enjoy the view from right now. The view from the top of the mountain is glorious but the view from each step of the trek is unique. Allow yourself to stop and enjoy the view at various points of the journey, don’t just let it all pass you by. Yes you have to do the work and yes you have to keep walking up hill on a slant at times, but you are always allowed to take a beat to give yourself credit and enjoy the simple pleasures as necessary. You are allowed to relax into the pleasure and abundance you have right now, even as you are working towards creating more for yourself.
