Summer Solstice

Coming soon - the beginning of summer - Jun 21 2010 4:28 AM PT

Four days from now, the Sun moves into Cancer. This signifies the official beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. The Solstice marks the moment when the Sun reaches the northern most point in the sky, apparently pausing before reversing its direction. It's heralded with bonfires and other celebrations around the world.

On the way, the Sun will form tense angles with Saturn and Uranus, increasing the tension in opposition between those two planets. In a week and a few days, the Sun will oppose Pluto, creating the Grand Cross that is the signature aspect of this summer.

There is a possibility that folks will feel inclined to personalize the tension that's in the air. We'll feel that issues in the world reflect something about us. We may discover our passions, opinions about events in the world.

There's also a Trine from the Sun in Cancer to the Moon in Scorpio and Chiron in Pisces at about the same time. This water Grand Trine personalizes the instability even further, suggesting increased attachment to those habits that make us feel secure.

On the 26th of June, the Moon will join Pluto in Capricorn during a lunar eclipse. The energy of eclipses is disruptive. The Lunar eclipse in June is followed by a Solar eclipse on July 11. The time between the two is a glimpse at events that may transpire six months from now. It's useful to find a way to relax during that time. The tendency is to feel anxious and that increases the tendency to react.