General Daily Insight for June 12, 2024

Everything will probably require a bit more effort today. The universe wants things in a particular order as the Moon enters analytical Virgo, before trining make-it-happen Mars in earthy Taurus. Events get stopped in their tracks, however, when buzzy Mercury in Gemini squares icy Saturn in Pisces at 6:47 am EDT, forcing us to reconsider our ideas and rethink our plans. It will be particularly tempting to blast off into the unknown, when the Moon makes one last square to excitable Jupiter, also in Gemini.

Aries

March 21 – April 19

You know what you’re doing — until you realize you’ve got it all wrong. Nothing is clear now as mental Mercury in your communication sector squares Saturn in your subconscious sector, making it only too easy to miss the bigger picture. Every twist and turn could seem to lead to more questions without answers, so don’t be shocked if you close out the day without achieving much. There’s only so much that can be done when the stars are locked in bumper-to-bumper traffic overhead.

Taurus

April 20 – May 20

The way you spend your current time and energy isn’t going to be straightforward. Mercury in your grounded 2nd house is challenging Saturn in your communal 11th house, so even if you’ve got specific, intense ideas about how you should direct your efforts, not everyone will agree. Other people may have plans that you have to work with or include in some form. Making a usable compromise will probably require you to adjust your preferred trajectory. Patience is the name of the game.

Gemini

May 21 – June 20

Your obligations may feel overly limiting. You’re keen to liberally express yourself while chatty Mercury wings its way through your sign, but that energy hits a roadblock when Mercury trips over Saturn in your career sector. You may have to exchange your easy-going mood for something more buttoned-up, so prepare to put on your most professional and mature demeanor at a moment’s notice. Even if you have complicated feelings regarding this work, you’ll probably most benefit by temporarily keeping your feelings to yourself.

Cancer

June 21 – July 22

Everywhere you look, things are cordoned off with red tape, blocking your way. You may have no idea where to turn while Mercury is wandering through your sleepy 12th house, but it doesn’t matter whether you’re checked out or checked in when Mercury bothers Saturn in your high-minded 9th house. It’s not your imagination if things seem to be stuck behind a fence, literal or metaphorical. They won’t always be so untouchable, but for now, consider taking a nap and waiting for clearer skies.

Leo

July 23 – August 22

There is an undeniable pressure to the day. You’d likely love to spend time with friends and people who add joy to your life. Sadly, even with Mercury hanging out in your social 11th house, the cosmic communicator’s disagreement with stern Saturn in your intense 8th house might demand that you confront less exciting topics. A major financial matter may require your attention, or a relationship could reach a serious turning point. Prepare to call a rain check on any pending invitations or group gatherings.

Virgo

August 23 – September 22

People may impede your progress, on purpose or not. You are focused on proving your worth, perhaps specifically in your career, while Mercury travels through your professional 10th house. Still, Mercury’s debate with Saturn in your relationship-focused 7th house could result in someone standing in the way of your trajectory. Whether they shoot down an idea you considered brilliant or put demands on you that impact your other plans for advancement, expect one person in particular to create issues. Diplomacy is required at this time.

Libra

September 23 – October 22

Your mind can travel far, but your body will be stuck in more immediate realities. There is a screeching halt to any excitement and expansion as Mercury in your typically boundless 9th house locks into a tough square with sober Saturn in your responsible 6th house. Circumstances may force you to roll up your sleeves and deal with any work in front of you. Save any flights of fancy or possible adventures for some time when the tasks at hand aren’t so pressing.

Scorpio

October 23 – November 21

There’s a dissonance between what you want and how you get it. Your mind is working between the lines and behind the scenes as Mercury tours your guarded 8th house, but the urge to open up could arrive when Mercury jabs Saturn in your dramatic 5th house. Unfortunately, this might feel more uncomfortable than anything else — you may want to bow out of any expected performances or situations where people seem too eager to get inside your head. Choose your battles wisely.

Sagittarius

November 22 – December 21

Meeting other people’s expectations isn’t always easy. It could be especially difficult as Mercury in your partnership sector locks into an uncomfortable square with Saturn in your emotional sector, making it difficult for you to hop over your hurdles in an effort to reach someone on the other side. This particular person may also ask more of you than you are willing to give, and if so, then it would behoove you to lay down the law — albeit with a soft touch.

Capricorn

December 22 – January 19

Today could wind up being far less productive than you might prefer. This unfortunate situation is due to Mercury in your efficient 6th house squaring off against Saturn in your chatty 3rd house, making it easy to get distracted by any old timewaster when you should be getting work done. It may be extra difficult to figure out what you ought to be doing, though, so don’t beat yourself up if you keep going in circles. The path forward should soon become clear.

Aquarius

January 20 – February 18

Mundane matters may get in the way of your more exciting aspirations. Fun could be calling your name loud and clear while Mercury dances through your 5th House of Amusement, but that gets silenced as Mercury bumps up against Saturn in your 2nd House of Material Security. Work or finances might demand your attention, forcing you to postpone potential excitement until after you’ve done your due diligence. Once you get your tasks completed, however, there’s no reason you can’t go enjoy yourself.

Pisces

February 19 – March 20

Properly voicing your needs requires a bit of effort today. Mercury in your 4th House of Feelings is supporting you to talk about your needs, but there’s an undeniable blockage as Mercury squares Saturn in your 1st House of Self-Expression. You may find certain walls keep you from engaging with your natural emotions, but those walls can be breached if you are willing to break them down over time. Effort will be necessary, but it is effort well worth the time and energy.