Venus Enters Leo June 14 - July 10; Mercury in Gemini June 9 - 25

Having the courage to express what’s in your heart is the theme as the planet of love transits into Leo. Venus in Leo will fuel the fires of passion in both love and creativity. Even better, Venus connecting with Uranus and Jupiter during the next few days will heighten the electricity, optimism and sense of adventure in matters of the heart.

Ruled by the Sun, Leo is the sign of the heart. This warmhearted energy encourages you to share your inner light with others. Leo is also the sign of courage, willpower, creativity, and leadership, so Venus in Leo can bring out your daring side when expressing your desires. It can also bring out your flair for the dramatic, because Leo is the sign of the entertainer. It also encourages you to get in touch with your playful side, especially during social activities. Just don’t let pride, another Leo characteristic, get in the way.

Mercury governs all manners of mental activity, communication, writing/publishing and short travels. He rules the zodiac signs Gemini and Virgo. Mercury in Gemini encourages us to entertain our curiosities; run with small ideas and see where they take us or what they evolve into; collaborate and brainstorm with others because more minds working together is better than one; meet and greet with new people so we can learn from them; get captivated in engaging conversations; and generally, become a sponge for information gathering. As human beings, we are wired to make connections with others.

On the day Mercury enters Gemini, he quickly aligns with Uranus (unpredictable), Jupiter (lucky), Mars (aggressive) then Pluto (intense). There's optimism and excitement which could trigger impulsiveness to get things accomplished. Perhaps actions taken can even be due to impatience or frustration instead of following a plan of action. Be mindful of where motivations lie and what the consequences may be for our thoughts/actions.