June 2025 Astrological Insights

A Time for Bold, but Mindful Action

Can you believe it’s June?! Whoah. While we’ve all been busy living our lives, the planets have been just as busy… as always, spinning and dancing in harmonious and stunning reflection. Never a dull moment in the cosmos and this month there are several transits to discuss with a lot of activity in Sidereal Gemini ~ the sign of communication, commerce, intellect, quick wit, humour and social influence. Gemini is a wonderful sign for learning, teaching and growing in positive ways, especially when Mercury is transiting its own sign!

YANG ENERGY is the theme of this and next month. Things may get heated and intense at times, but there is a positive upsurge in our energy, inspiration and drive. It is a time to take BOLD action doing the things we truly love ~ however, it is equally important we remain awareand mindful about how we do and say things, because the fire we have been missing for several months is returning with a rather suddenintensity, that if left ungrounded, could result in flared tempers, rash and impulsive decisions and sharp words we might later regret.

My intention with this Light Letter is to help us all create self-awareness and mindfulness around the current cosmic energies at play so we may work with them to find Divine alignment with our dreams, dharma and highest path.

VENUS IN ARIES

May 31st, Venus moves into Aries ~ fiery intensity in relationships, passion awakens and rises but tempers, frustration and hostility can also flare this month. Venus has been in Pisces for several months where subconscious feelings were stirred into cognition. If they have not been full processed or communicated, they may come out in sudden and unexpected bursts of emotion. The invitation is to be curious about our emotions as they arise. ~ What are they trying to tell us? What do we need to know, share and ultimately, release? If you feel like you’re “coming in hot” on your partner, take a pause and realize that the calmer you are, the clearer your communication is likely to be…

Venus in Aries is strong Yang energy which we can use to initiate change and creativity in our lives. It’s a time to do what we LOVE, what inspires us, what really puts us in the flow and then, take it to a NEW LEVEL. Alignment is something we cultivate and tune into through practice ~ it doesn’t “just happen” to us. Unless we are continually tuning ~ this is what daily spiritual practice is ultimately for ~ Sadhana, in Sanskrit, means “tuning” and what we are tuning is the instrument of the body-mind. Just like a guitar, if it is out of tune, the music being played “ain’t so sweet” but, when it is in tune, one simple song can take us to transcendental states of consciousness and blissful experiences.

Relationship dynamics may be shifting. By being aware and curious about how others are expressing themselves to us, we create the empowering opportunity to learn about our relationships and consciously respond in a way that serves us as well as them ~ this goes for all relationships, not just romantic and intimate partnerships. However, if you are not in an intimate relationships, this is a wonderful time for flirting and dating. Whether in business or romance, this is not a month for playing small or hiding from our passions. In fact, it’s fertile and fortuitous energy for starting something new!

June 29th, Venus moves into its own sign of Taurus, ushering in greater harmony and stability for our relationships and financial markets. More on this next month. Read more about VENUS here if you wish.

MARS & KETU CONJUNCT IN LEO

June 6th, Mars moves into Leo ~ This is what most Astrologers are talking a lot about right now and adds to the intensity of the strong YANG energy from June 6th - July 28th. After dancing in and out of Cancer for several months, where Mars is debilitated, frustrated and “held back”, Mars now moves into the fire sign of Leo where it will also conjoin Ketu over the next couple of months. This is definitely a conjunction to take note of and heighten self-awareness. Let’s analyze why this is so…

• Leo is the sign of leadership, royalty, legacy, heads of state. Leo likes to lead and when leading from the heart is very good at it. Leo is brave, passionate and fiery. Leo is the Lion as royal king of the jungle who protects all creatures, taking only what he needs to survive. Ketu’s transit through Leo over the next 18months will find many unworthy leaders falling from their pedestals.

• Ketu is the tail of the dragon, the South node of the Moon and deeply Spiritual in its effect. However, as the headless tail, Ketu’s tail can whip rather suddenly and fiercely. Ketu defies logic and will strip away the ego’s delusions of power and false, material status. Ketu does not tolerate ego, arrogance or dogma. Ketu’s spiritual force can be a fierce form of love.

• Mars is warrior energy. Mars represents our vitality, will and courage in life, but Mars is also hostility, temper and impulsiveness. Mars loves the battlefield and rules the signs of Scorpio and Aries. An unrefined Mars energy is unconsciously looking for a reason to fight and will often find insult and injury where there really is none. Mars becomes heated in Leo and conjunct with Ketu can create sudden explosive events, accidents, volatility and reckless behaviour.

Mars conjunct Ketu in Leo is not the time for taking unnecessary risks as the likelihood for accidents increases significantly. We may witness some rather explosive world events. The build up of anger and tension that has been happening during recent months in Mars’ lengthy sojourn through Cancer, may erupt in rather volatile ways. This release of tension could come from the Earth herself in the form of volcanoes, earthquakes and storms, and / or it may come from hostile human activities reaching a trigger point, especially around the Full Moon on June 10/11th, which is also in Scorpio, ruled by Mars in the Nakshatra of Jyestha (more on this below).

However, on the individual level, if we are mindful, we should be noticing a return of our personal will and drive for doing the things we love. A noticeable increase in our strength and vitality. Mars, after all, rules the blood and circulation, which is why when we are upset, our “blood boils”, but if we are aware, we can channel this flood of energy into the things we love. This shift in energy will have many of us feeling more driven than we have felt in a long time. Together with Venus in Aries, this is a lot of energy and a time to be bold and courageous, but definitely be mindful not to rush, take your time, think before you speak, drive with awareness and practice being present in order to avoid reactions you might later regret.

If you are practicing yoga, I recommend doing the warrior sets and also nervous system stabilizing kriya sets and pranayamas to keep yourself feeling energized and strong, but also grounded, balanced, steady and aware. (see below)

MERCURY IN GEMINI

June 6 - 22, Mercury moves into Gemini ~ Mercury moves into its own sign and conjoins Jupiter for a time. This is a very exciting time for new endeavours ~ for learning, teaching, sharing and communicating. Mercury represents our intellect ~ the Budhi in Sanskrit ~ and together with the grace of Jupiter’s expansive nature, we may see some pretty remarkable leaps in technology and announcements this month. Everyone knows that AI is evolving in leaps and bounds, and yet there is much room for improvement and continued evolution. I would personally love to see quantum leaps in our medical system! I am eager to hear about more non-invasive medical healing technologies that include frequency, vibration, energy and light healing techniques going mainstream and becoming available for all.

As I mentioned in my previous Light Letter, these next few months present a fortuitous window of time for launching new business endeavours and creative projects ~ particularly ones that are oriented online, such as a new website, social media, communications and technology based endeavours.

SUN IN GEMINI

June 14 - July 15, the Sun moves into Gemini ~ If you are born between these dates then in Vedic Astrology your Sun sign is in Gemini and I wish you a very happy Solar return! The Sun’s transit through Gemini at the same as Mercury and Jupiter adds more fire and vitality to our endeavours, learning and personal growth. The Sun in Gemini brings an increase in self-confidence and makes us a little more outgoing and social. This is a boost many of us need right now, but don’t get too distracted with social engagements or take on too much with this sudden burst of energy.

The June 20th Solstice marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest night of the year in the Southern Hemisphere. This is a time to pause a little. From the Earth’s perspective, the Sun seems to literally stand still for moment as the direction prepares to change once again. This may be seen as a metaphor for a moment in time that marks a change of direction in our lives… and, given all the activity in Gemini this month, it seems rather fitting that this day marks the beginning of a new chapter that will quickly take us into the Fall Eclipse season.

As a side note, I just have to say how FAST time is flying! I feel a little astonished waking up to June!.. already half way through 2025 when I feel like just yesterday it was snowing outside and freezing cold. The speeding up of time is ultimately a positive sign for it indicates that we are more often in the flow state, doing what we love and in alignment with our highest path ~ all things that do not require logic, but when one then clicks back into the linear concept of time, it can be a bit of shock to the system. Let me know in the comments if you have been feeling a sense of time speeding up for this is also a sign of Earth and humanity moving out of Kali Yuga and into Dwarpara Yuga (both of which overlap at the moment). If this interests you, I wrote an article about it you can read here.

FULL MOON

June 11th at 12:47AM, Full Moon in Scorpio, Jyeshta Nakshatra ~ While this is a month to focus on our dreams, on learning and expanding our consciousness, the couple of days around the Full Moon may bring a sense of feeling a little low... The Moon is debilitated in Scorpio and particularly in Jyeshta, a rather intense and deeply transformative Nakshatra, we may experience a heavy mind and heart as deep feelings arise from the depths within, asking to be acknowledged and released.

As challenging as it is sometimes, we do need to feel to heal, but in Scorpio feelings have a tendency to get “stuck” so this is a great time to literally shake it out. Dance, shake and move your body in ways that free energy from the nooks and crannies. Massage is highly recommended. Saunas and spas can be wonderful. Journaling is another method for channeling energy from within out. Anything that can move the energy will be very beneficial and help prevent spiralling into darker depths ~ Scorpio does have a natural tendency to think of “worst case scenarios”, which can be helpful at times, but when unnecessary can lead to all kinds of “doom scrolling” and depressing thoughts.

Allow what needs to rise, to rise, but do your best to keep it moving and flowing. The Moon will quickly move into Sagittarius after its peak and this will help ease the mind and bring a broader perspective to things again.

NEW MOON

June 25, New Moon in Gemini, in Ardra Nakshatra ~ The New Moon in Gemini, although the “dark Moon”, will likely feel lighter and brighter than the Full Moon this particular month. The Moon will be with Jupiter as well as the Sun in Gemini during this time, creating an interesting connection between mind and emotions.

Thoughts and feelings may feel “all over the place” this New Moon, but not as stuck and heavy as during the Full Moon. Mentally we are going to be feeling rather busy with all this activity in Gemini, and Jupiter here, with the Moon, awakens emotions that we can be rather curious about.

Ardra Nakshatra offers us a new way of looking at life. Represented by the teardrop, Ardra invites us to release those stuck energies and allow the waters to nourish and create fertile soil. I suppose in some ways that is what June is really about. The fires and passions that intensify and burn away what no longer serves us at the start that is then followed by the tears and the rains which nourish the soil so that moving into July and beyond, we feel a sense of freshness and fertility in the new.

A QUANTUM LEAP IN CONSCIOUSNESS

As per my last Light Letter, Jupiter is going to stay in Gemini for some time, creating this magical window of opportunity for manifesting our dreams. Cosmic Intelligence always seems to know exactly what to do to help us create the space for something new ~ especially if we align in active surrender to the Divine flow and harmonious cycles of Nature.

I would not be surprised if we hear some rather “shocking” news in the headlines this month and the next. Rahu and Ketu have shifted into Aquarius and Leo activating revolutionary energy. The power of the people is on the rise, but anticipate some strong pushback from government. However, I do believe that it is the events of the next few months that are likely to be the catalysts for increased revolutionary actions and protests over the next 18months and beyond as humanity awakens and collectively calls for change.

The highest call is to let the violence and political hatred in the world be the inspiration that calls us deeper into our hearts. In the tumultuous and challenging times we face as a humanity, the light within each of us who chooses LOVE grows exponentially as a result. Rather than feeding the fear and the fury, I encourage all of us to find ways to serve and choose evolutionary ways of being in the world - Light Warriors ✨✨ because while there is and always has been shadow at play in the world, the light within each of us who chooses to focus on their individual evolution of consciousness is what ultimately elevates all of humanity.

We are all connected and what humanity needs more than anything is a quantum leap in consciousness. It’s time for us to collectively move out of competition and into cooperation if we want to live in peace and harmony, which I truly believe in my heart is what the vast majority of people want.

The news has never been a beacon of light, per se, but perhaps more than ever, people really don’t know what to believe anymore and astrologically speaking, this will be true for some time. Better to tune out of “the news” and tune into our hearts… give yourself a mental health break from all the noise and nurture your inner knowing. Connect to that still, quiet space within where intuition speaks and spirit guides us in ways no outside media ever could.

As I was recently reminded by Anand Ji in a journey, “the Soul knows what the Universe knows”, so let us tune into our Souls to grow, to heal and evolve this world together.

This month I invite you to connect to this strong cosmic YANG energy, the force of Shakti returning within and channel that energy for your own soul’s destiny and fortune. Like Gemini, be curious about what arises, stay aware and present, elevate by going deep within ~ remember that strong roots grow tall trees!

To help us all stay grounded and balanced in the coming month, I am recording the Nervous System Kriya Set so we all can practice it at home together. Ground, stabilize and reset your nervous system daily with these healing and powerful Himalayan Kriya Yoga techniques ~ these are profound teachings and technologies that help to heal the nervous system, balance the hemispheres of the brain and clear the energy channels running throughout the entire being. We all need it! And we all benefit from it so it is my pleasure to share it in hopes that it may bring some positive peace and joy into your life as much as it has brought for me into mine.

With heaps of gratitude, light warrior on in the spirit of LOVE & connection,

OM SHANTI, SHANTI, SHANTI, HARI OM TAT SAT ♥️🫶🏼♥️