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Find Out What June Has in Store for You

Learn your horoscope for the next month.

June Birthstone: Pearl—Birthstone Color: White

From one of the humblest of life forms, the mollusk, comes the pearl. Peal is June’s birthstone which is unsurpassed in beauty and stylishness. The scientific explanation for natural pearls is almost as mystifying as folklore. When an irritant, such as a small parasite in the flesh of an oyster, mussel, or clam, a protective substance called "nacre" is produced.  Over years, layer upon layer of shimmering nacre coats the intruder, creating a lustrous pearl.  Natural pearls are relatively rare, so a process evolved in which a piece of shell or bead was placed inside a mollusk to stimulate the production of nacre which is the “cultured pearl.” This accounts for approximately 90 percent of the pearl industry market. Natural pearls are found in The Persian Gulf as well as in the waters off Japan and the coasts of Panama, Venezuela, the South Pacific Islands off northern Australia and California. Most of the cultured pearl industry is in Japanese and Australian coastal waters. These gems come in a variety of colors, from pure white to pink, yellow, gray and black.

They also come in different shapes and sizes. Pearls have been a passion of people throughout the ages. They have been ground up and used in cosmetics and as a medicine to treat heart and stomach conditions. These gems have adorned crowns, clothing, and temples, and were said to be a favorite of Cleopatra along with the emeralds she so admired. Only those with royal status once wore pearl jewelry, but eventually these gems were seen among all classes of people. They continue to be viewed as a mark of refinement as well as a symbol of purity. They can be worn with jeans or at black tie affairs – they are versatile and will always be a favorite among those who admire good taste in jewelry.

ARIES—March 20 to April 18

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Higher education, lectures, seminars, workshops and training are important now whether the classes are for your job or for personal use.  Career opportunities look better. Your status at work seems to improve tremendously.  This is the time for fun in the sun so get out there to a beach or local summer getaway and plan a nice relaxing time.  Arians need to take care of themselves since they have been taking care of so many others throughout the winter and spring and you need a break!  Being overwhelmed and stressed seems to put a damper on some of your plans, so it is time to meditate, get more rest or perhaps just sleep more.  Try anything that will make you feel better about your life, family, friends and co-workers.  Even though so many depend on you, it would be good if you could wean some people away from you.

TAURUS—April 19 to May 19

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Jupiter showers you with tons of good luck, especially in your career and your core inner being.  You will have focus, direction and organization in your life.  You are moving in a very determined and satisfying direction. Your life seems to be opening up to many possibilities, new ventures, new journeys, new beginnings and new paths.  Taureans are getting more determined, organized and persistent in finding the path that makes them happy. So much is changing in your life; you are tired of the negativity and responsibilities that have recently been introduced into your life.  Emotions are deep, but you find ways to express your love and affection to those who are important to you.  You do have the ability to handle anything that comes your way and as things lighten up, you will be sure to take advantage of the great weather and have some real fun with those you love.

GEMINI—May 20 to June 19

There is a lot of action and activity now so you’d better get rest whenever you can.  Life happens, so balance your work and personal responsibilities with your leisure.  Love life still seems to be in a slump, but things will start to rebound slowly.  Time heals all wounds; life will go in a more positive direction relatively soon.  You are busy and questioning everything about your life and beliefs.  Finish projects, (and don’t start new ones until some of your old ones have been completed), organize your home and get your life in order.  Too much seems to be going on at the same time and it is overwhelming and confusing.  You need a personal assistant to get your life in order, but barring that, you can deal with smaller issues a few a day until everything is done. Activity picks up, depression lessens and you are ready to have a great month with family and friends.

CANCER—June 20 to July 21

Family issues seem to be less of a burden now as you are figuring out how to ignore the non-important issues and deal with the essential ones.  You are finally getting handle how to keep everyone happy. Cancerians seem to be happier and more lighthearted now and they really seem to be able to have some fun as well. Money may be tricky since there is the likelihood that unexpected expenditures may make a large dent in your savings if you do not plan or budget smarter. Friends seem to be the ones who get you out of the house and off to do some fun things.  They have your best interest at heart and who knows, you may even have fun doing the unexpected – while not worrying about your responsibilities and obligations.

LEO—July 22 to Aug. 21

Being happy and showing it will win you a great deal of friends. Leos have enough friends to take care of, rescue and protect, but it is a good feeling to be of help. It would be appropriate to set boundaries now since you don’t want to be overwhelmed with needy requests.  Love life goes slowly, but you are making good progress.  Thinking about so many projects and upcoming events keeps your mind occupied and weighed down.  Give yourself some time to assimilate what you have to do and don’t be afraid to ask others for help.  This is a wonderful time to take new spiritual or metaphysical classes, read those books you put on the nightstand for when you had time.  What a magnificent time to reflect on what it is you want to bring into your life and then take steps to make those dreams a reality.

VIRGO—Aug. 22 to Sept. 21

Activity within your home and family keep you hopping. You try to do too many things which may cause disagreements and concerns.  Virgos are trying too hard to make everything perfect and it will take a great deal of cooperation from everyone to make that happen.  Your mind is racing about everything you have to do, should be doing, want to do, etc., and yet not too much is getting done in a timely manner.  Perhaps your dreams are unfocused.  Break them down into smaller dreams and try to reach for one at a time.  Your mind keeps racing and may interfere with a proper night’s rest, but you still seem to get everything done when it is needed regardless of if you had sleep or not.   Bring enjoyment into your life.  

LIBRA—Sept. 22 to Oct. 21

So much is going on in your life, you really don’t have time for any more issues to take care of; however, home life and romance may bring you some concern. Sudden and unexpectedly results may occur if you don’t take things slowly.  Your decision making ability has not improved, so think things through.  Once you make a decision, stick with it and do whatever it is you need to do to make your life happier or your dreams one step closer to becoming a reality.  Money is used for responsibilities.  Be careful not to spend all of your money at once and make one informed purchase at a time. Emotions may be strained with a loved one – communication is the key.  Talk about your concerns and things will resolve themselves quickly.

SCORPIO—Oct. 22 to Nov. 20

Romance and children are the areas of life that will be going in a much better direction.  You are relaxing more although you do have a list of things that you need to get done by specific dates.  Scorps are helping family and friends with projects or goals and should be careful that they have enough time to handle their own life’s responsibilities and obligations.  Your help is needed by others, but you should also make your life and time a priority as well.  Emotions are strong and secretive, but it is time to share your inner most secrets with your significant other since they should know what it going on within your mind.  Just know that calmer and better days are coming very soon and you will feel as if the weight of the world has been lifted from your shoulders.  Get to your doctor so your aches and pains can be assessed for a professional.

SAGITTARIUS—Nov. 21 to Dec. 20

Dealing with health concerns whether they are yours or of those you love, will turn out better than you had hoped.  See a doctor as soon as practical if you feel the need.  Health concerns just won’t go away on their own. Home life gets shaken and you find yourself either thinking of moving or redecorating. Creativity is impressive now and you should do art, reading, writing, craft projects, etc., or whatever it is that you may like to do to relax. Travel seems like fun if you have the time so invite a loved one or good friend to go to an exotic port and have the time of your life on vacation.

CAPRICORN—Dec. 21 to Jan. 19

Personal and business relationships seem to take a detour until you find out if your paths are still the same.  Perhaps one of you has outgrown the other or a healthy discussion must be had about your relationship and its future.  Creative solutions may be the key.  Don’t make hasty decisions or say things that you will regret – keep focused and calm at all times. Do something other than your old daily monotonous routine.  A good diet and exercise program will help you bounce back into a very positive frame of mind. Once that positive energy is around you, you will attract more friendly people who want to do things with you – and you should go out and have the fun you deserve.

AQUARIUS—Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

Making plans for travel would be a positive step towards relieving some of the stress and feelings of anxiety that you may have been feeling.  You need to appreciate yourself a bit more.  Don’t fret about money; it will be there for you when you need it and don’t worry, a romantic partner will be coming into your life very soon.  Just be open to the possibilities. If there are any health issues that you may be trying to ignore, get it taken care of before it becomes a real health concern.  A long vacation or overseas trip would do wonders for you.  If you can afford it, this would be the perfect time for you enjoy a new adventure.

PISCES—Feb. 19 to March 19

Things just don’t seem to be the same any longer and one or both of you are getting bored or tired with the same old issues and uncertainties that have been plaguing you for a long time.  Your energy level seems like a rollercoaster ride. You tend to be a bit unpredictable and changeable so you confuse many people. Even though you don’t want anyone to know what you are thinking, you should confide in a trusted family member or friend.  You listen to everyone else’s issues all of the time – it’s time someone tries to help you with your concerns.  Pisceans are getting very spiritual now and want to learn so much about everything – just go for it.

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