Hopeful news for your finances streams in this Monday, June 5 as high-end Venus joins dance partner Mars in Leo and your second house of income. Although Mars moves on from the dance on July 10, Venus lingers in the lion’s den until October 8—an extra-long phase due to an upcoming retrograde from July 22 to September 3. (More on that in a minute.) After hosting Venus in your sign since May 7, you may be abuzz with all kinds of creative ideas and now, your talents could pave the way to prosperity. Some Cancers could find work in the luxury market, curating, handling or even repairing, high-end goods. Romantically, this sensual cycle will be sweet music for your sign, which craves physical touch. But try to deploy some of your steely willpower from July 22 to September 3. Otherwise, you risk becoming putty in the wrong pair of hands. Shared values are especially important during this Venus cycle, so don’t kid yourself, Cancer. It absolutely matters if you and your (prospective) partner land on glaringly opposite sides of a meaningful issue. Vastly different money management styles can also brew up conflicts that Venus retrograde won’t let you ignore. While coupled Crabs may have some tough discussions to navigate this summer, try to remember this: The hallmark of a healthy relationship is not that it’s “conflict free,” but rather that the two of you commit to finding creative and loving resolutions when you stop seeing eye to eye. Now, where did you put that therapist’s number?
Shift out of hyper-analytical mode on Sunday and ease into a more creative, intuitive approach to problem-solving—and to everything! This is your annual respite from heavy mental lifting, when brainy Mercury embarks on its annual trek through your imaginative twelfth house (until June 26). True, you might accomplish a little less in the “real” world, but define “real”! The same way a farmer has to let his fields rest in between harvests to replenish the nutrients in the soil, your own mind needs the occasional breather. If there’s any forgiveness or personal healing work to do, dive in with a compassionate professional.
Also on Sunday, transformative Pluto—who’s been retrograde in Aquarius and your somber eighth house—slips back into Capricorn for the rest of its reversal, until October 10. TBH, you’ll probably feel some relief from this, Cancer, since Pluto is now backing up through your harmonizing seventh house. For the coming four months, you can regain perspective on affairs of the heart and get a much-needed break from intensity and fever-pitch emotion. You might even find it easier to talk about your feelings and sensitive topics without bursting into tears. If you’re looking for a lasting love connection, this transit can help you examine how you interact with people. You might think you’re open and interested, but others may sense a protective suit of armor. Small gestures, like smiling (and smizing) and just making direct eye contact will signal interest. With Pluto in nap mode, you might not struggle as much to be vulnerable with new friends or communicate meaningfully with strangers. Take advantage of this boon for making new friends or refilling the dating pool. Couples should don the diving gear and take a plunge into deeper emotional waters. There are pearls to be found down there!
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