In the Stars

Your June 2023 Monthly Horoscope for Cancer Signs Is Here

June brings the start of your season, Cancer, and two retrogrades.
collaged image featuring a Cancer zodiac sign's crab in front of gemstones and moons
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Read your sign's 2023 horoscope to see what's in store for you this year, or check out the Cancer personality profile. To read monthly predictions for another zodiac sign, see our full June 2023 horoscope.

Welcome to June, Cancer. Your season begins this month, and good times await. Have you planned your birthday hair and makeup yet? At the end of May, you kept an eye on your inbox for welcome news on the work front. Unfortunately, we live in the real world, where the economy is more powerful than horoscopes. With that in mind, it's okay to have fun and know what dates could bring a rush of abundance. You'll likely see a happy culmination of some sort around the bold full moon in Sagittarius on Saturday, June 3. The prosperity continues to flow when Venus (which rules money in addition to love) enters Leo and your 2nd House of Possessions on Monday, June 5. Keep in mind that Venus also rules beauty, so this is a wonderful time to explore different glamour rituals, such as an elaborate skin routine or playing with fragrance

On Thursday, March 23, Pluto, the planet of death and rebirth, made a generational shift by moving out of ambitious Capricorn and into Aquarius, the humanitarian of the zodiac. Astrologers often discuss this transit when discussing the rise in activism, critiques of capitalism, and even the desire to work from home. On Sunday, June 11, Pluto retrograde re-enters Capricorn before returning to Aquarius on January 20, 2024, where it will stay for 19 years. This quick dip back into Cap asks you to examine your work/life balance. When Mercury enters Gemini on the same day, Sunday, June 11, communication flows easily, helping you talk about your needs. But, if you don't have the privilege or connections to dictate your ideal work schedule, please don't feel bad; just work on taking care of yourself and getting all the rest that you can. Your season approaches, after all.


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You're ready to start partying when disciplinarian Saturn goes retrograde in fun-loving Pisces on Saturday, June 17. Because Saturn rules rules, when it goes retrograde, rules were meant to be broken. You're allowed to stay out late or start a summer fling this weekend. In fact, the new moon in flirty Gemini on Sunday, June 18, is the perfect time to begin a romance, invigorate an old one, or start a fresh cycle by pausing dating to focus on your friendships. 

While, as noted above, hopefully, you're already celebrating, the sun enters your sign on Wednesday, June 21. It's officially Cancer season. While deep down, as a creative water sign, you're a romantic artist, as represented by the crab, you can hide in your shell (or even use your claws when threatened). Make it your mission this solar return to put away the weapon, come out from hiding, and let people love on you. Just think of all the poetry new experiences will inspire. You're in need of some form of self-expression, whether it's playing music, dancing, or writing, when Mercury enters your sign on Monday, June 26. Carve out some alone time in between birthday parties to get in touch with that inner poet. 

June comes to a close when ethereal Neptune goes retrograde in its home sign of Pisces on Friday, June 30. When the mysterious planet begins its backward dance, hard truths come to light. Don't worry about this retrograde ruining your birthday season. Just know that you'll have a terrible poker face, so it's best to be honest in your communications. Have fun, happy solar return, and see you in July.