HeartwingsandFriends.com - Tasha's AstroPlanner (June)

This is one of the quietest months in a long time, with only one day, the 7th when there is much impact and even that could be nebulous as it involves Neptune and to some extent, Venus. Only two planets and the sun change signs and Pluto is quiet for a change. With the advent of Mercury Retrograde at the end of the month we are wise to get any important new beginnings or enterprises all underway ahead of time.

The month begins on a pleasantly inventive note. On the 2nd Venus quickly moves into Cancer and we are all more aware of our responsibilities to parents and home. Mercury is featured on the 3rd with opportunities for spiritual communication as well as a focus on responsibility. On the 7th just before the New Moon the next day there is a fascinating assortment of aspects that could generate revelations or confusion as Neptune turns retrograde and there could be storms at sea or some oceanic news.

The New Moon on the 8th in Gemini invites us all to freshen up the lines of communication and renew our commitment to speak the truth. New ideas abound. The 11th and 12th may bring difficult choices and a need to be accurate in choosing what is really our desire rather than what we feel we ought to choose. The 16th and 17th are good days for innovative thinking and activities. The 19th is a good luck day. The 20th could be a very special day for creativity.

The Summer solstice begins on the 21st with the Sun's entry into Cancer. You may have noticed Mercury's slowdown as it gets ready for it's second period of retrogradation for the year. Meanwhile the Full Moon on the 23rd shines on business and politics as we get ready to finish projects and complete promised work. Jupiter moves into Cancer on the 25th for a 12 month stay, press your luck, Moon children.

Mercury turns retrograde on the 26th, best to have any important purchases made before this--the earlier in the month the better. Be mindful now of choosing tasks that involve "re" such as repair, restore, review, respond, and so on. As you are able to review what is needed you can prepare for the 20th of July when Mercury goes direct. Use the time well to get old business out of the way, and you will be making good use of the energy available for the next 3 weeks. Venus moves into Leo on the 27th and opulence in choice is the tendency we have for this time.

	Holidays & Other Interesting events happening in JUNE: Holidays and Other Cool Events brought to you by Doc Dingley
	Month Long June Events: National National Rivers Month, established by Tom's of Maine to inspire support and stewardship for America's troubled rivers and waterways. National Safety Month in the United States, created by the National Safety Council. National Rose Month in the United States, National Dairy Month in the United States. In the nineteenth century, June was devoted to the worship of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Roman Catholic countries. June is Caribbean-American Heritage Month, in the United States of America
	Flag Days in June: Sweden is (June 6), United States is (June 14 — see also Flag Day in the United States here), Denmark is (June 15), Argentina is (June 20), and Romania is (June 26). To see Flag Days for other countries click here.
	Week Long Events in June: None
	In both common and leap years, no other month begins on the same day of the week as June. June and May are the only two months that have this.
	June is known for the large number of marriages that occur over the course of the month. June is named after, Juno or Hera. Juno was the goddess of marriage and a married couple's household, so some consider it good luck to be married in this month.
	The annual Strolling of the Heifers takes place in Brattleboro, Vermont on June 7,8,9 in 2013
	The first Monday in June is one of the public holidays in the Republic of Ireland; in the Irish Calendar the month is called Meitheamh and is the middle month of the summer season. Secondary schools are off during the month (and also July and August), while June is the last month in primary schools.
	D-Day landings by Allied forces in Normandy, June 6th, 1944. The History of D-Day
	The second Sunday in June is Canadian Rivers Day, this year it is celebrated on June 12th 2011.
	Disney's Donald Duck's "birthday" is June 9th (1934)
	King Kamehameha Day, is celebrated June 11th and is a public holiday of the state of Hawaii in the United States. It honors Kamehameha the Great, the monarch who first established the unified Kingdom of Hawaii — comprised of the Hawaiian Islands of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lānai, Kahoolawe, Maui and Hawaii. Kamehameha is known as the Napoleon of the Pacific for his achievements in warfare and diplomacy. Kamehameha Day is the only public holiday in the United States that honors a monarch. Prince Kūhiō Day is the only other holiday in the United States that celebrates the life of a royal.
	Philippine Independence Day is June 12th
	The Solstice, called the Summer Solstice (1st Day of Summer) in the northern hemisphere and the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere occurs on dates varying from June 21st to June 22nd (in UTC). In the pagan wheel of the year the summer solstice is the time of Litha and the winter solstice is that of Yule. This year in 2013 it begins on June 21st.
	Father's Day is celebrated in Belgium for example on the second Sunday in June (June 9th 2013). In the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, the Netherlands, Ireland and Canada it is celebrated on the third Sunday in June (June 16th 2013). For celebrations of Fathers Day in other countries click (here)
	Midsummer is celebrated in Sweden on the third Friday in June.
	Most United States schools end for summer break in June.
	Bloomsday is traditionally celebrated on June 16 in Ireland and worldwide among fans of James Joyce's Ulysses.
	Youth Day in South Africa is June 16
	June 19th (since 1978) is the birthday of Garfield, a comic strip created by Jim Davis. As of 2013, it was syndicated in roughly 2,580 newspapers and journals, and held the Guinness World Record for being the world's most widely syndicated comic strip.
	Feast of the birth of Saint John the Baptist (Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day) is celebrated in Quebec Canada on June 24.
	Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul, principal patrons of the Church of Rome, June 29th.
	Paul Bunyan Day is celebrated on June 28th in 2011.
	The 100th Tour De France starts June 29th and runs thru till July 21st 2013 (Fact Info on the Tour De France, Official website Tour De France )
	June is the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with a length of 30 days. The month is named after the Roman goddess Juno, wife of Jupiter and equivalent to the Greek goddess Hera. See:- Months in various calendars
	June in the Northern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent to December in the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa.
	June's flower is the rose or honeysuckle as roses and honeysuckles bloom throughout June. June is also sometimes called the "Rose month.
	June's birthstone is the pearl, Alexandrite, or moonstone.
More:	Bizarre & Unique Holidays for (June): ThinkQuest.Org - Holiday Insights.Com - Brownie Locks

**For more information on Astrological Signs and what they all mean please (click here).

Day	Date	Astrology
Sat	1st	An inventive day, good potential for surprises or unusual solutions
Sun	2nd	A fresh start Aries Moon brings innovative work and new beginnings
Mon	3rd	Check out new responsibilities that will bring spiritual gifts
Tue	4th	Moon into steady Taurus helps continue what was begun yesterday
Wed	5th	You might feel lazy. Take a walk in nature and feel refreshed
Thur	6th	D-Day (Fact The History of D-Day) - Moon in chatty Gemini might have you doing lots of messaging
Fri	7th	A busy day!!! Neptune turns retrograde and a plethora of aspects makes this a day of high impact. For best use of energy, work to keep things straight.
Sat	8th	New Moon in Gemini enhances writing and communication. Plan your projects for the next two weeks and write your New Moon abundance checks after 12 PM. today and before 12 PM tomorrow
Sun	9th	The Moon in moody Cancer could have you feeling changeable. Relax and enjoy a peaceful day.
Mon	10th	Projects involving real estate or the home are favored.
Tue	11th	King Kamehameha Day (Fact The History of Kamehameha Day) - Today might bring a mystery involving choice. What is begun or initiated now could have far reaching consequences
Wed	12th	Unexpected results from choices can cause upset or delight
Thur	13th	Moon in Royal Leo sends good vibes all around
Fri	14th	Flag Day (Fact The History of Flag Day U.S) - An AM lazy mood changes into a diligent one PM
Sat	15th	Moon in order loving Virgo helps make this a good day for chores
Sun	16th	Fathers Day (Fact The History of Fathers Day) - Moon in justice seeking Libra helps us see the fair thing to do
Mon	17th	You may be surprised and pleased if you choose innovative ways or techniques to accomplish your results
Tue	18th	Legal matters scheduled for today are enhanced
Wed	19th	Some will be prone to exaggeration or over doing; find ways to be benevolent instead.
Thur	20th	A fine day for communications of all sorts, artistic endeavors, photography, and travel
Fri	21st	Summer Solstice (1st Day of Summer) Begins June 21st 2010 (Fact Interesting Facts about Summer / Interesting Facts about Solstices) - The Summer Solstice begins today at 1:04 AM, The Moon is now in her own element which can intensify her energetic footprint.
Sat	22nd	Moon in enthusiastic Sagittarius enhances travel plans, sports competitions, and entertaining
Sun	23rd	Full Moon in Capricorn calls us to polish off commitments around business, as well as resolve and release any leftover details
Mon	24th	Moon in efficient Capricorn brings good energy to any necessary tasks. Make a list.
Tue	25th	Jupiter moves into Cancer, showering benefits on that sign for the next 12 months. However, beware of a potential for gluttony
Wed	26th	Mercury turns Retrograde this morning, and some long delayed results may come due. Beware of self deception
Thur	27th	Venus moves into Leo and opulence is featured in the stores and advertisements
Fri	28th	Paul Bunyan Day (Fact The History of Paul Bunyan) - Moon in compassionate Pisces makes it easier to reach out to those in need of our help or understanding
Sat	29th	Moon in Get-Going Aries inspires a big cleaning/clearing job with elimination the goal
Sun	30th	The 100th Tour De France starts June 29th and runs thru July 21st 2013 (Fact Info on the Tour De France) - You may wish to recast or redo a project begun in the past

Fire Signs	Earth Signs	Air Signs	Water Signs
ARIES May 21-May 19	TAURUS May 20-May 20	GEMINI May 21-June 20	CANCER June 21-July 22
LEO July 23-Aug. 22	VIRGO Aug. 23-Sept. 22	LIBRA Sept. 23-Oct. 22	SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21
SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21	CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19	AQUARIUS Jan. 20-Feb. 18	PISCES Feb. 19-May 20