Zuri's Astrological Starcast for June 2009

Happy Birthday, Gemini! With the Mercury Rx packing its bags and leaving the scene on May 31st, the verbal red carpet is rolled out and our ideas finally receive the royal treatment. Mercury allows us to hobnob with all the right people this month, inspiring thoughts and new opportunities to learn, teach and socialize. The Gemini sun supports the need for freedom so that new life can blossom from old concepts.

Make sure to give the people in your life space to create, think and exercise their right to run with inspiration in whatever direction it may lead! With balance restored, communication in all forms can move forward and receive positive feedback. It's the perfect time to take a class, make new friends or even send out manuscripts and resumes to capitalize on new income possibilities.

Archangel Gabriel will stimulate your mind and help you formulate a solid plan for the next seven months to ensure success. With her partnership in Gemini, this is an opportune time to research, network, brainstorm, and connect with groups. The Jupiter retrograde on the 15th will have people shifting careers and re-evaluating the path they are on. The astrological message is to really look beyond the obvious and not be tied down to one type of job or situation if it no longer suits your growth. Whether you're going back to school to learn about a new career, expand your mind with a new class, or train for a new job, the summer offers exciting opportunities to get the information you need to make a change in your life.

Productivity will be optimized when you join forces and not attempt to tackle a challenge solo. Let your inner Sherlock Holmes shine by investigating and looking for answers. Job fairs and networking with people who are hiring will present wonderful options to make a definite career shift. Before, your efforts may have been blocked due to divine timing but now the heavens are paving the way to your enlightenment. Give yourself permission to allow the wealth and abundance in and meditate on the Empress tarot card to bask in the miracles of fertility coming your way!

Last month had us all experiencing astrological whiplash with misunderstandings, technical problems and emotional shutdown. Now that we are out of the retrograde's shadow, our movements can finally be restored. The Gemini sun will open up the forum for honest talks and a chance to finally make things right. If relationships have been strained, you can now reprioritize them and nurture their development with Venus watching over things in Taurus over the next six weeks. Physical intimacy and sensual past times will be highlighted. Singles will also be craving love and attention now more than ever. So, if you're single, your actions will be sprinkled with pixie dust all month long as you create new opportunities to connect with friends and lovers.

Venus will also cast a beautiful light over all renovation and redecorating projects this month, as well as tempt you into making purchases on personal comforts. So, if you feel the urge to splurge on a computer, new furniture or some art, you can thank her for the spending itch! Just make sure to shop wisely for the best deals by doing your homework. Research customer reviews on the web and special offers in newspapers; many stores are offering amazing incentives to buy that can really make that dream purchase a reality!

The Full moon in Sagittarius on the 7th encourages everyone to think before they speak and really allow their ideas to marinate before unleashing them on their intended audience. This is a day where conversations may be taken out of context so caution is advised. Avoid emotional confrontations and opt for a day of fun, spontaneity and laughter instead. Keep your emotions in check and realize that if someone else is hypercharged, this too shall pass.

Over the next two weeks, meditate on the Ace of Swords tarot card. Use it in your empowerment rituals to inspire new ideas and overcome creative and mental blocks. The spirit realm will answer your prayers by supporting your communication with the outside world and rewarding you with effective results.

The new Cancer moon on the 22nd will bring new awareness and insights into our emotions. Don't ignore how you're feeling. New feelings may bubble up to the surface and sensitivity may be heightened. So, make sure to be sweet to yourself and your loved ones by nurturing their needs during this influence.