The elegant gateway to paradise in the mountains opens with the Summer Solstice. The wildflowers are blooming and the air is fresh and clear. The sign of Cancer leads us into the lush heart of summer. We revel in the longest days of the year.

The symbol of great good fortune, Jupiter, is finishing his one year visit to the sign of the Moon Children, honoring family. On July 1 the big planet enters Leo, rejoicing in creativity and celebrations. Psychologically speaking, the task for Cancer in the year ahead is to continue establishing boundaries and to honor your unique talents.

Aries - A number of astrological allies have united in Aries to join in your Summer Solstice celebrations. Two planets are there: Saturn, who brings discipline, and Neptune, vision. Two goddesses are there as well: Vesta, the determined one, and Athena, who brings wisdom.

Taurus - Artistic Taurus delights in summery Cancer, replete with opportunities. The symbol of health and healing, Chiron, is now beginning its visit to your sign, until the middle of September. This summer is ideal for you to consider your well-being physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Gemini - Inventive Uranus is now visiting lively Gemini for eight years! This visit is especially productive for you. Your planetary guide is Mercury, the symbol of the mind. This blends so well with Uranus, who activates genius capabilities. Expect amazing ideas to start arriving at your door.

Cancer - Happy Birthday and Joyous Summer Solstice to you! You are the children of the Moon and you lead all of the signs into the glorious summer season. The task for you in the year ahead is to continue establishing firm boundaries and to place yourself in the center of your world.

Leo - Cancer is leading all of us into the celebrations of Summer. You are ready for this lush experience because Venus, the goddess of love, is visiting the sign of Leo until July 9. This is a fine time to attend garden parties, redecorate your home, and plan a warm weather wardrobe.

Virgo - The transition from the challenges that you have endured over the past two and a half years to opportunities is underway. While you realistically know that difficulties make you stronger, you are nonetheless quite pleased to find that life is becoming smoother this summer.

Libra - The scales of justice are the symbol of Libra. Over the course of the month ahead you are called upon to use these scales to balance your relationships with others, both in the world at large and in your home. You have been developing boundaries and they will serve you well.

Scorpio - Cancer introduces the Summer Solstice, with its journey into the long days of mountain paradise. Your fellow water sign blends well with you as you flow into the summer with visions of creativity and connections with others. This is an ideal time to plan your vacation schedule.

Sagittarius - Philosophical Sagittarius has optimistic Jupiter as your planetary guide. On July 1, the large planet moves from having visited family-oriented Cancer for one year into celebratory Leo. Both Sagittarius and Leo are enthusiastic fire signs, so you will delight in this change.

Capricorn - All of the signs of the zodiac have opposite signs of partnership and Cancer is yours. The light-hearted summer is leading you into a time of connections with friends and family. You are also considering your connection to all of life, because you know that we are all really one.

Aquarius - The intense planet Pluto is now in Aquarius for twenty years bringing you strength. Inventive Uranus has entered Gemini for eight years. This combination turns you into a personal power house. You learn how to activate genius solutions for yourself and the planet.

Pisces - The future opens like a flower for you. You have completed your tenure with Saturn, who symbolizes karma and lessons, and with Neptune, who has brought you both vision and challenges over the past fourteen years. You begin anew, strengthened with fresh visions.

Karen Anderson is available for readings at 303-258-7258.