Launchscopes
by The AstroTwins, Tali & Ophira Edut
ARIES
Aim for fame this month, Aries. Your ruling planet Mars will be in Leo for all of June, making you a natural attractor of attention. The media loves you, so call up local TV stations, papers, and magazines and suggest stories where you can position yourself as the expert and promote your venture. A pitch meeting will exceed your expectations if you’re willing to add a little razzle-dazzle energy to your presentation. The only rough patch? Communicator Mercury will be retrograde until the 20th, causing a few ripples with business partners and collaborators. Assume nothing when it comes to dividing up roles and responsibilities. Clarity is essential to keep everyone in harmony now. On June 18, the Full Moon in Sagittarius could bring an important international connection or a need to travel for business. Make sure your passport is up-to-date as you may be going overseas.
TAURUS
You’ll be in your element this month, Taurus, which means June is all about planning and getting organized. The inventive and exciting ideas you came up with in May will finally meet the stability of a solid blueprint. Sit down and map it all out. With Mercury retrograde, you may need to take a closer look at the people you’ve been collaborating with. Some of them may not have the same level of integrity as you do, bringing a sketchy or unreliable element to the mix. Clean house before June 20 and be willing to say buh-bye to anyone who has given you just cause for suspicion. One bad apple can spoil the barrel, and with the lucky entrepreneurial year you have, you can’t afford to take a risk like that. On June 21, the Sun heads into Cancer, indicating that new partners will enter your world. Research their backgrounds thoroughly, then start inking deals.
GEMINI
With the Sun in Gemini through June 21, you’ll get a huge dose of motivation. You are “the One” now, so don’t wait for others to make the first move. Get on the phone and head to networking events. It’s up to you to initiate strategic alliances that can launch your brand to the next level. People from your past could play an integral role, as Mercury will be retrograde until June 20. Since Mercury rules contracts, it’s best to wait until after the 20th to officially sign any deals. The time before then is excellent for doing research and getting any promotional materials designed and created. Be sure to hire a good copyeditor to review all text before you go off to press or post online. Motivator Mars will be in Leo all month, indicating that you may need to be a bit more hands-on with your brand too. A teleclass or online course could help fill in the gaps of a missing skill for you.
CANCER
With Mars in your second house of income all month, you may be feeling stressed about the numbers. Relax, Cancer. While it’s great to have ambitious financial goals for your company, a few of your projections may need to be temporarily adjusted. Review the figures and set new goals that allow you to work without burning out. You may need to stabilize your foundation a bit before you can go out and sell. On the 21st, the Sun will move into Cancer for a month—a far more auspicious time for making pitches and locking in new deals. Use the first 2/3 of June to tighten up your ship. With the Sun and Mercury retrograde in your twelfth house, helpful people are all around you. Reach out to a mentor from your past, or an expert in your field. Ask them for honest feedback. These folks may be holding onto that little nugget of gold that you need to hear in order to take your company to the next level. Head’s up: In some cases, you may wish to have these people sign a non-disclosure agreement. Your ideas are valuable, and even if they are not fully formed they still need to be protected.
LEO
Take the lead! Motivator Mars tours Leo all month, getting you pumped up about your brand again. It’s time to let go of trying to figure everything out on paper from start to finish. Now, you must get into action and take the first step. You’ve likely got more than an earful of great advice over the past couple months. Start applying it, even if some of these ideas are like nothing you’ve ever done before. With Mercury retrograde in your house of teamwork until June 20, you could collaborate well with folks from your past. Invite old friends and co-workers to be part of a focus group for your brand. Their feedback will be enlightening. You may need to reorganize your team as well. If people are gossiping or bringing negative attitudes to the mix, pull them aside for a heart-to-heart. If they refuse to amend the behavior, you may need to let them go. On June 18, a Full Moon in Sagittarius brings a dose of fame your way. This is a powerful day to attract media attention, so look for ways to get your products into the public eye.
VIRGO
Keep your eyes fixed on the top dogs this month, Virgo. With the Sun in your prestigious tenth house until June 21, you’re due to climb up at least one rung of the ladder. This may require you to re-prioritize. If you’ve been spending the bulk of your day on admin work, consider investing in a personal assistant or bringing in a summer intern. This expense may seem frivolous given that you CAN do it all yourself. Truth is, it will free you up to focus on the larger issues, like landing great accounts and doing strategic planning. Your brand’s image may need an upgrade in some way. Work with a graphic designer to refine or design your “packaging”—logo, business cards, Web site, press materials, etc. With Mars in your twelfth house all month, you are definitely going through a transitional phase. If you feel overwhelmed at times, this is an indication to reach out for support. Fortunately, this Mars phase brings lots of helpful people your way. If you don’t have an official mentor, you may want to hire a life coach to keep you on track and accountable to your exciting company goals.
LIBRA
With the Sun in Gemini until June 21, you’re set for expansion this month, and it may happen faster than you think. Opportunities to travel or work with a global partner could appear out of the blue. Make sure your passport is up-to-date and that you have “Skype” loaded onto your computer as you may be having meetings with people overseas. If you feel there’s a gap in your skill set, look for evening classes or weekend seminars that focus on specialized issues. The big one for you may be building confidence, so don’t rule out workshops that build up the “inner you.” Mercury will be retrograde in your truth-telling ninth house until June 20. While you may want to “put it all out there” with the people you work with, be discretionary. Getting too personal with business connections could steer the relationships into a tense or uncomfortable direction. Stick to neutral subjects while at company meetings, then make sure you schedule fun times with your friends so you can let it all hang out without impunity after work. Mars zips through your house of humanitarian issues all month, turning your focus to a cause you care about. Look for ways to integrate a charitable or fundraising element into your brand. If you can’t directly donate money from proceeds, you can promote the cause on your company Web site or materials.
SCORPIO
It’s time to get to the bottom line, especially when it comes to your company’s expenses. You may be paying too much for goods and services. With Mercury retrograde until June 20, this is an excellent time to research new suppliers and manufacturers. Are there other parts of your business that you can outsource—possibly even overseas? Explore possibilities; ask others in your industry for suggestions. When the Sun heads into Cancer and your international ninth house on June 21, you may even travel to make these sorts of connections. One cautionary note: With Mars in your tenth house of prestige all month, you must make certain that cost-cutting doesn’t mean a dip in quality. Presenting an edge of luxury is important to your overall brand. Working with a designer and public relations specialist can help you position yourself to hit the right market. The Full Moon in Sagittarius could bring a plum account on June 18.
SAGITTARIUS
Your key to success this month lies in having the right partners. With the Sun in Gemini through June 21, the old “opposites attract” rule applies. Look for people who can fill in the gaps where you aren’t necessarily your strongest. Sure, you CAN balance your books, review contracts, paint your office, and send out press releases on your own. Trouble is, taking on too many tasks could leave you scattered and unfocused. Look for ways to create teamwork or invest in having other people support you with different items on your to-do list. One of those people should be a lawyer. With Mercury retrograde in your house of contracts, you’ll need to make sure that there aren’t conflicts from different people you want to do business with. One client may try to slip a restrictive non-compete clause into the fine print. Don’t sign on for that—it could be too limiting to your company’s growth in the long run. On June 18, a Full Moon in Sagittarius brings a chance for you to shine in the public eye. Take the lead that day, even if you have to be a lot more assertive than you usually are. People will respect your commanding and creative presence.
CAPRICORN
Not sure what direction to head in? Get organized before you make another move. Having piles of paper and clutter around you makes it impossible to think clearly. Start by making a list of all the outstanding items that you have to take care of, like filing your quarterly taxes, mailing out samples to retailers, or finishing the copy for a page of your Web site. As you check these tasks off one by one, you’ll feel a huge weight lifted from your shoulders. As a goal-oriented Capricorn, you sometimes get so fixated on work that you forget to stop and take care of yourself. Eating regular, healthy meals is essential to your productivity. Working out also keeps your mind clear, so sign up for a cardio or yoga class three times a week. On June 15, Pluto moves back into Sagittarius for five months, making it even harder to avoid the workaholism trap. Enlist support, like a career coach or a personal assistant, who can help you feel confident managing your time in a healthy and balanced way.
AQUARIUS
Talk yourself up, Aquarius! You’re the best mouthpiece for your company this month, as your passion will be palpable. With the Sun in Gemini through June 21, it’s celebration time. Promote your company by throwing a party or event. You’ll attach a spirit of fun to your brand, which will attract new clientele and customers. Mars tours Leo, the ruler of your partnership house, all month long. You’ll be excited to collaborate with new talent, but pace your interactions. Mercury is retrograde until June 20, which can sometimes conceal information about people. Time will tell all, so let new partnerships unfold gradually so you don’t lock yourself into an arrangement that isn’t in your best interest. After the 21st, you may want to ink an official deal with people who have made it through the testing period. The Sun will be in Cancer then, and contracts could be plentiful. Keep your backup troops handy as you may need to fill a large order before the month’s end.
PISCES
With the Sun in your fourth house until June 21, it’s an excellent month for collaborating with women. You’ll have plenty of family support for your venture as well, and a relative may even provide some angel funding or investment capital if you are in need. Just be sure to spell out any such agreements clearly, including a plan and schedule for payback. With Mercury retrograde until June 20, communication breakdowns are highly possible. To avoid bad blood, spell things out in micro-detail. You may do your best work at home this month, so don’t pressure yourself to go into the office if you have rented space. Solitude and a cozy environment stimulate creativity more than anywhere else. Conversely, you may wish to add more comforting elements to your office space so that it feels like a home away from home. On the 21st, the Sun heads into compatible Cancer, bringing a dose of star power your way. Your ability to sell yourself is off the charts, so get out there and promote your venture.
