The great wheel of the year, the ancient most of all circles, spins forward. The rains of Spring are bringing fresh growth to the mountains. The Sun enters Cancer, the sign of the archetypal nurturer, who introduces the Summer Solstice to all of us. Jupiter, the spiritual guide, is in Taurus, celebrating the great green earth.

Pluto, the transformer, had entered humanitarian Aquarius, but now is reversing into material Capricorn until January 20 of 2024. Now he is intent on bringing unresolved political issues to the surface for purification. Capricorn also works with careers, allowing you to determine what you want to do in the future.

Aries - The first sign of the zodiac, the harbinger of Spring, greets the bringer of Summer. Pluto, the god of the underworld, has retrograded back into Capricorn, reminding you to be meticulous in all of your actions. Finish certain projects with honor, before you begin your active Summer.

Taurus - As Summer arrives, the destiny point of the heavens continues in your sign, granting you new ideas and projects. Saturn in Pisces is cooperating with you, but reminds you to respect the power of authority figures. You continue healing old issues with the promise of Summer growth.

Gemini - The twins bound into Summer, although they are somewhat restricted by the teacher Saturn, who is requiring a framework of discipline. The old maxim about discipline bringing freedom is not anyone’s favorite, but may contain a grain of truth within it for lively Gemini.

Cancer - Happy Birthday! All of the signs of the zodiac thank you for introducing the lovely season of Summer to the mountains. Pluto has backed into your opposite sign of partnerships, just to make sure that you have consolidated your gains around personal protection and power.

Leo - Romantic Venus and valiant Mars are holding hands in Leo. Let’s look at this in two ways. Certainly this spells romance in your future. And then in Jungian psychology all of us contain the inner male and female so this combination allows you to recast these two internally as allies.

Virgo - As the Summer Solstice begins you will find that you have all of the resources that you need to accomplish any task that you face, no matter how challenging. Mercury in Gemini presents certain hydra headed difficulties, but you are able handle all of this with style.

Libra - Clever solutions to anything that comes your way allow you to negotiate the start of Summer. The longest days of the year provide a fountain of light to guide you forward. An unresolved issue from the past appears, and now you are able to solve this with panache.

Scorpio - Soaring like an eagle, you are able to fly above life and glide in its currents. Saturn, who negotiates career and karma, is your ally over the next two years. You have earned this phase. Enjoy the garden of the earthly delights this summer as these days will not come again.

Sagittarius - The archer shoots an arrow into the heavens and journeys to where it has landed. It has landed in the heart of Summer. Your ruler, Jupiter, is now in Taurus, the sign of the great green earth. Enjoy travel and adventures and art with those nearest and dearest to you.

Capricorn - In the alchemy of the stars, your opposite sign of partnership is Cancer, now in the center of the stars. Embrace the relationships that bring joy to you. Establish boundaries with certain people, and renegotiate with them. You get to decide who you spend time with.

Aquarius - The goddess Venus and the god Mars are together, developing the theme of romance for you. With wise Athena joining this group, chose friendships and develop partnerships that allow you to flourish over the Summer. Your time is precious so why not act accordingly.

Pisces - The Summer Solstice is an amazing event horizon for you. The Sun enters Cancer, the archetype of nurturing. You feel intuitively nourished by the oceanic sign of Cancer, to the depths of your psyche. Enjoy every minute of the season again, because life is temporary.

Karen Anderson is available for readings at Blue Owl Books. She can be reached at 303-258-7258.