This 6 energy month is bringing us a few more lessons before we transition into July. We have Mercury entering Cancer, along with a New Moon (emotions) in Gemini (communication) at the same degree as Jupiter (divine wisdom + guidance), and we have Venus (our value system) returning to its home in the slow building and confident sign of Taurus. The first "meaty" part of this transitional and cycle closing 9 energy year is almost over. If you're like me, and the universe has been beating you up this month, lean into it – the universe is refining us!

As of last night Mars has joined Ketu in Leo. Mars – inner drive, action, aggression, assertiveness, raw energy Ketu – detachment, accumulated karma, spirituality, separates us from the material world Leo – confidence, leadership, boldness, passion & ego Due to retrogrades Mars (raw energy + action) has been in the sensitive water sign of Cancer for the last 8 months. This has the tendency to create a "heavy" emotional drag on many of us. If you've been bogged down by emotional drama, family issues, relationship questions, or if it seems like you've been floating in a cloud of emotional confusion you can expect a divine rush of confidence that creates the desire to take charge. Mars has been "bogged" down with the heavy emotional energy of Cancer. We just rode an emotional rollercoaster for the last 8 months. This has given us a lot of insight into what we truly want, what we value, how we go about achieving our goals/desires, and who we want to experience life with. Mars (action) finds comfort & support in the bold and confident Leo. It's natural to think this energetic boost from Mars entering Leo will allow us to take charge and make the changes we know we should. The thing is, we're still in a 9 universal year – we're still closing old cycles before new cycles can begin next year. Because everything is interconnected in this universe, this astrological energy won't allow us to jump straight into something new. Mars isn't alone in Leo. It's being joined by the karmic and detached energy of Ketu. In general, wherever Ketu goes it detaches, dissolves, creates disinterest, and often leads to a withdrawal of your energy. Some examples: Ketu 1h – shedding old ego-driven identities, letting go of selfish needs/desires Ketu 2h – withdrawal from attachment to material possessions (teaching you the value of inner-wealth) Ketu 3h – eliminates the desire/urge for superficial communication & casual connections Ketu 4h – emotionally detaching from home & family