June 2014 Horoscopes

Observances of holidays this month are: Flag’s Day on the 14th, Father’s Day on the 15th, and the Summer Solstice on the 21st. 

Happy Father’s Day to all dads. 

I would like to talk a little bit about Flag’s Day.  Flag’s Day and my birthday fall on the same day, June 14th.  It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened on that day in 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.  The United States Army also celebrates the Army Birthday on this date; Congress adopted "the American continental army" after reaching a consensus position in the Committee of the Whole on June 14, 1775. 

When I was young, my parents took us to see the Flag Day parade every year.  My mother always told me the parade was for me since it was my birthday.  I really loved going to that parade since it was exciting and the crowds were friendly and cheering for my parade.  When I found out that the parades weren’t really for me, I really never liked parades ever again. 

In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day; in August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress. Flag Day is not an official federal holiday.  On June 14, 1937, Pennsylvania became the first (and only) U.S. state to celebrate Flag Day as a state holiday, beginning in the town of Rennerdale, New York Statutes designate the second Sunday in June as Flag Day, a state holiday.  

Perhaps the oldest continuing Flag Day parade is at Fairfield, Washington. Beginning in 1909 or 1910, Fairfield has held a parade every year since, with the possible exception of 1918, and celebrated the "Centennial" parade in 2010, along with some other commemorative events.

Quincy, Massachusetts has had an annual Flag Day parade since 1952 and claims it "is the longest-running parade of its kind in the nation." The largest Flag Day parade is held annually in Troy, New York, which bases its parade on the Quincy parade and typically draws 50,000 spectators. 

Woburn Massachusetts also holds a carnival and put on a firework display every year.

*Wikipedia

Planets in the morning sky:  Mercury from the 29th, and Venus.

Planets in the night sky:  Mercury through the 10th, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.

Retrogrades:

Mercury from the 7th to July 1, Saturn and Pluto all month and Neptune from the 10th.

The sun will go into CANCER on June 21, the Summer Solstice.

ARIES - March 20 – April 18

Many changes are happening around you; however, this would be an extremely good time for caution and for not running into situations with your eyes closed.  Planning and thinking ahead will save you a lot of time and trouble.  Thinking about your budget and financial future would be a good way to help you figure out when a good time would be to take that vacation or perhaps even retire (if you are at that age).  You may over react in some situations and it would be in your best interest at this time to just chill a bit and go with the flow.  There is such a thing called Divine Timing and some of your dreams, hopes, wishes and aspirations may need a bit more time in forming or you may need to re-visualize that it is that you truly need.  Be specific in what you want so that the universe can find what it is you feel you absolutely need now.

TAURUS - April 19 – May 19

You feel as if you need to get away from everything and everybody.  It’s time for you to relax and think clearly without everyone else’s opinion.  Perhaps a long vacation is in order.  If you can’t get away for a long vacation, getting away for a weekend would also do you a world of good. However, vacation plans to distant lands seem to be in your mind or furthering your education on some level.  Make it a reality.  Plan that budget and decide on a location.  You have many difficult decisions to make at the moment, so take your time to think things through.  Nothing needs an immediate answer.  If so, talk to trusted family and friends for their opinion.  Some domestic issues may arise, so to keep the peace, you need to communicate with your loved ones about the problems before they become too overwhelming to calmly deal with. Being compassionate and listening to your partner is important now so that you can resolve any issues that may keep you apart on some level.

GEMINI - May 20 – June 20

Your career decisions are important now, so be sure you know what you want to do for a living before you leave your current place of employment. Perhaps it’s time to start your own business as working for others just does not make you happy any longer.  It seems to be a time for a positive change, but only you know what that change can be for you.  Additional formal education, lectures, seminars, workshops, training or certifications may aid you in moving forward in a new direction.  Don’t sell yourself short.  You have much knowledge in many areas, but now you need to focus and concentrate on only a few options.  Relationships may seem a bit bizarre at the present time, but only you can decide if it’s worth continuing or not.  There is a list of things you need answers to so write down a priority list of things you need to do, confront, or finish and start moving in that direction.  Money is still tight, but opportunities are getting stronger for a more financially secure future.

CANCER - June 21 – July 21

Friendships are important now.  Who do you want to keep in your life and who has to go?  It feels as if you need to keep your sanity on some level.  Why does everyone have to tell you all of their problems and why do you always have to act like everyone’s mother?  Be aware that your intellect is being swayed by emotion, so be sure that each decision you make is in your best interest.  Other people can make their own choices without your assistance or direction.  Set better boundaries and stick to them.  Good luck is still following you around so you need to be very determined to use this energetic time to bring all the good luck and opportunities your way.  Be assertive, persistent and adamant about your needs and desires.  You are worthy of getting what you need in life now, so stop sabotaging yourself. Sometimes you tend to be your own worst enemy by not thinking about what you need and want and giving all of your energy and time to others.  So, stop it! 

LEO - July 22 – August 22
You are more secretive than usual.  You keep to yourself and try to figure out which plans you want to develop and which you don’t.  There is much going on behind the scenes now whether with family and friends.  When was your last physical?  If it has been a long time, then it may be warranted now. This is also a time when you should be careful because you may wind up in a hospital to have x-rays or tests of some kind.  On the other hand, you may be visiting those who are patients in a hospital.  Be mindful of your health and continue to eat right, exercise in this glorious weather and partner up with friends or family who would love to go for a long walk in a local state park or near a lake.  This would be a good time to reconnect with those you’ve lost touch with and continue your exercise program as well.  A lot of activity comes in to your life and you seem to be running around in many directions.  Make a common sense choice about the things that you can do and the things that may have to wait for another time.  It’s up to you how much you achieve; however, it is also up to you to take care of yourself so that you can take care of your family and friends as well.

VIRGO - August 23 – September 21
Even though there may be tension around you, be strong and determined.  Everything you want will come to you if you are more patient and tolerant and you are open to taking appropriate risks to get what you need to be happy.  You may not be thinking with the clearest mind now, but you will be able to make intelligent and focused decisions about so much that needs clarity in your life.  Money figures into this equation as well.  Even though you are generally a good saver, it seems that you will be tempted to buy many things that are not necessary and you will be a bit upset at yourself for letting others talk you into purchases.  Buy what you need and not what you want at this time.  You need to figure out what money you have and how much you need to take the vacations you are interested in.  It also seems to be a time where you are tired of not spending a lot on yourself and will perhaps get a new haircut, spend some time in a spa or even buy new clothes for a refreshed new look.  You feel as if you never get anything for yourself and you want to splurge.  Just a word of caution, spending money on yourself is good; however, balance is the key in all things.  Impulse spending and buying others things that you feel they should have will be your downfall.  Protect your finances and yourself from this spending trap.

LIBRA - September 22 – October 22

Finances are on your mind, so you dedicate yourself to figuring out where you have gone wrong and how you may keep more of your hard earned money in your pocket and in the bank.  You also want to start relaxing a little bit more because you have really been overexerting yourself both at work and at home.  You do too much and should start getting help from others, delegate some of your responsibilities or let some of your responsibilities and obligations go until another time.  This is a good luck period so play the lottery, take an outing to a local casino and see what happens; however, remember to play responsibly.  Also, some issues with family and siblings may occur.  If you ignore them, they will not go away.     Deal with them as best as you can and move on.  Just remember, not making a decision is not a decision, so you must be very focused in deciding which issues you would like to tackle now and which would be good to deal with another day.   Partnerships can be tricky, so be truthful with each other, communicate and everything will fall into place nicely for everyone.

SCORPIO - October 23 – November 21
It seems you get more serious with family issues and deal with them now.  Things have been brewing for a long time, so it is time to handle anything that makes you feel uncomfortable.  Many responsibilities and obligations need to be taken care of and you’re just the one to do it.  You’re reliable and trustworthy and everyone knows that you keep your word, so don’t be afraid to deal with whatever needs to be taken care of.  Family issues may be annoying, but once you take care of them, the importance of those issues will disappear.  Try to keep your optimistic attitude going.  Share your feelings with family or at least with the one you love.  People get tired of trying to guess if anything is wrong with you.  Be especially kind and empathetic with your romantic partner since (s)he needs a lot of attention and understanding now.   Once you have helped out with whatever the situation may be, you will be golden.  Home life will improve and life will be going in a much better direction soon.

SAGITTARIUS - November 22 – December 20

Home life is an interesting place although you really do not feel comfortable being there at this time.  You want to get out of the house, travel, meet and have fun with friends and do things that you enjoy.  Obligations and/or responsibilities have made you take life a little more seriously than you like to.  Life is changing in so many ways.  You are thinking differently now and want to figure out if your career is the right place for you.  There are many questions as to relationships (whether you have one or not) and you would like to start planning for a secure and stable future with the one you love.  You are trying to get everything settled so you can figure out what else needs to be done in order to make you happy.  Sometimes happiness comes from within so don’t look for it elsewhere.  Creativity and artistic pursuits start to make you feel refreshed again.  Artistic pursuits keep you excited about life and all the things you can still accomplish.  You need a focused direction, but once that is taken care of you will become satisfied with everything life has to offer.

CAPRICORN - December 21 – January 18
You may not be thinking clearly in romantic situations and seem to get upset more than your fair share.  So, this is a time to figure out if you really need a romantic relationship at this time at all.  Do you need a partner or not?  This is a good time to learn that you can do anything you would like to do on your own.  You can accomplish so much once you get organized and prioritize your list of things to do.  Budgeting and being very careful with your finances will allow you to make important choices in the near future.  Many changes are coming your way, but now you have to start making the intellectual choices.  Leave emotions behind and think about your life with common sense and your reasoning abilities.  You need to buy what you need and not what you want and the true message now is to save all you can so that you will have what you need when you need it.  Home repairs and completed projects help you focus on the future you would like to have.  You may also find it very interesting that many views or beliefs may start to change once you are educated in a particular field or you become friends with new people.  All is good.

AQUARIUS - January 19 – February 17

What a great time to revamp your diet, exercise and health routines.  You may be feeling a bit under the weather or at the very least exhausted.  You need time to rest and take care of yourself.  Plan a trip.  Start your hobbies again and give yourself the luxury of time.  Your career is continuing the way it has been for the last several months and everything is fine, but you feel that you are being taken advantage of at work and may not be properly dealing with it.  If this is the case, you should talk to a supervisor to explain your points of view and see what changes.  More money may be coming into your life through work or other sources.  Be really cautious when spending money on large tag items since you may need it down the road for an unexpected emergency or event.  A lot of energy and good luck is coming to you now if you go after your dreams.  Weed out your friends to the ones who also listen to you and help you out when you need assistance.  It’s time to stop being that sucker that everyone relies on.  The door mat is gone.  Stick to your guns now and make sure whatever decisions you decide about your future are the ones you truly want for yourself and no one else.

PISCES – February 18 – March 19

Partnerships (whether personal or business) can be very confusing.  There is a lot of information out there that you just don’t understand.  You even wonder what you are doing now when you have tons of obligations and opportunities hitting you at the same time.  Creativity, artistic pursuits and leisure will help you unwind and find out what you truly want out of life.  Your career may be comfortable, but it seems that it just isn’t what it used to be.  Everything is about the bottom line and not about the people any longer. You may be confused about so many things, but the trick is to change what does not work for you now.  If you are unhappy, you are on the wrong path.  It’s that simple.  A makeover, new clothes and perhaps a day at the spa would rejuvenate you and give you the courage to start making those hard decisions that have been put on the back burner for so long.  Nothing will change unless you do it, so this may be the time when you will have to make the hard decisions.  Be flexible and know that everything can’t go your way, but be wise enough to wait for opportunities that you feel can help you down the road.