We are at the start of what is likely to be an emotionally charged two-month run of stars. We are on the way to not only the peak of the season but also the astrological summit of the year. Mercury, ruler of Gemini, has recently begun a three-week stint in Cancer. Home, real estate, family, nourishment, nurturing, safety, and security are the features of a planetary transit through Cancer. At it for the past several weeks, Mars in Cancer has already been attacking the vulnerable spots and issues. The Mercury transit now puts even more attention on a needy one or a young one. Expect to be consumed with this key person or important matter through mid-August, when Mercury will finally complete its tour of Cancer. The extended transit is due to the upcoming Mercury retrograde cycle, which happens from July 7 to 31 across the signs of Leo and Cancer.

Gemini is a mobilizing, trendsetting, and newsmaking archetype. All matters related to communications, information and education, networking, paperwork, transport, trade, and commerce fall under this sign’s banner. Providing added stimulus and/or a fresh-air feel, Venus in Gemini, starting Saturday evening, enhances social connectivity and same-page accord.

On Sunday, the Gemini sun squares Neptune. It could be a lose-track-of-it type of day. There’s a propensity to scatter, diffuse, dissipate, or water it down. On another note, sun/Neptune imagination enjoys a good run. Monday, the sun’s opposition to Jupiter can produce the opposite: instead of losing steam, it’s gaining traction. Sun/Jupiter is a double-up-on-it transit. It fast-tracks a next phase or step. Tuesday through Thursday, Mars in Cancer is on a creative refuel and karmic-staging track.

Aries
March 20 - April 20

Over the next week, you’ll hit an upswing with good ideas and folks to share them with. You should see more progress with home- and family-related matters, too. Venus in Gemini, starting Saturday, enhances communications, creative-writing skill, and your social life. Plans and projects take on a life of their own. Sunday/Monday, there’s further to go and more to be gained.

Taurus
April 20 - May 21

This next week sets you onto a major next step or phase. By all means, aim high and stay hopeful, but also keep it real and try to pace yourself. The now sets up the next. It’s a big learning curve. Sunday, you’ll uncover, discover, or open up more. Monday could start the week with a departure, a change of course, or another go-round.

Gemini
May 21 - June 21

Thursday can trigger it/you in some fresh-spark way. Venus in Gemini, starting Saturday, infuses you with more get-up-and-go. Sunday, the sun puts you in the know and/or clears up an uncertainty. Monday, everything is on the increase. Intuition serves you well. Don’t hesitate to jump in with both feet. A quick action or response puts you on the plus side.

Cancer
June 21 - July 22

Friday can see you surpass a difficulty or challenge, perhaps to do with health, work, or working it out with someone. Venus in Gemini, starting late Saturday, helps you to loosen up or let go a little better. Sunday, you’ll turn another corner. Monday sets you/it into full swing. Tuesday to Thursday, Mars in Cancer sets a fruitful backdrop for action-taking.

Leo
July 22 - August 23

End of the week, let yourself (or another) off the hook and enjoy a fresh diversion. Venus in Gemini, starting Saturday night, revitalizes the conversation or the interest. Sunday/Monday, the sun is on a creative streak and operating at high volume with Neptune and Jupiter. Watch for a revelation, news, a potential, a trend, or for someone to set something major into play.

Virgo
August 23 - September 23

Perhaps you have been working your way toward it, or perhaps it is something that is just popping up for you. Either way, you are about to hit a big switch-track thanks to the sun on a bring-it-to-life trigger through Monday. Saturday to Monday, the Virgo moon and Venus freshly into Gemini have you reconfigured and good to go. Seize opportunity.

Libra
September 23 - October 23

It might be the end of the workweek, but the stars are on a wind-it-up. Thursday to Saturday is well put to use for clearing it up and for catching up with folks or yourself. Monday, sun/Jupiter make for all-systems-go, likely in some high-volume, fast-track, and full-swing way. Opportunity is at peak through Thursday.

Scorpio
October 23 - November 22

Thursday/Friday keeps the action going strong. Don’t hesitate to switch it up as the moment dictates. You are likely to pack in plenty this weekend, even more than you plan. Build flexibility into your time, budget, and intention. It is easy to get lost in it, especially Sunday. Monday begins on a full-throttle note. The week ahead holds good promise. Stay creative!

Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21

Ditch the work or pressure; get it off your chest; take a break. Quality alone time or downtime can do the trick this weekend. You need time to replenish and regroup. Expect to hit the ground running on Monday. Sun/Jupiter is likely to hot-wire the start of the day/the week. An instinct or great idea can springboard or fast-track you to someplace good.

Capricorn
December 21 - January 20

Mercury has just entered Cancer and Mars is already tenanting this sign. Both are on a gear-up for the next two weeks. Thursday through Tuesday, the stars are setting wheels in motion. Use the week ahead to get yourself sorted out and better positioned. Go by feel; aim high; court opportunity. Put courage into play.

Aquarius
January 20 - February 18

Now through next Thursday, you could find something, learn something new, recoup, or make a creative breakthrough. One way or another, Monday thrusts you into it full-swing. It could be a total turnaround. The week ahead holds plenty of opportunity for the courageous of heart. Don’t skirt around it: take a full dive; commit your all.

Pisces
February 18 - March 20

Potentials are ripe for the taking, especially next Monday through Thursday. The sun in action on Sunday/Monday primes you to take a major step forward and/or to make a big change. A new address, lifestyle/home life, or professional or relationship track can bring a déjà vu or destiny feel. Sign the papers; take the test. Have faith. Don’t look back.