Have you ever wanted to take a taxi to the airport, look up at the monitors, and pick a city to fly to? Everyone's had that fantasy at least once, but this month, you could consider doing this as a possibility! If the practical side of you is saying, "I wish, but that's not going to happen! For one thing I wouldn't know what to pack, and for another thing, my boss may not let me go!" - she will let you go. That's not something I feel will concern you!

Your chart is scintillating with the fantastic energy of the Sun, new moon, Venus, and Mercury in your house of distant ports. If you are concerned about getting vacation time, it looks like your boss will give you the green light to alight your magic carpet, so going to that exotic point may not be all that hard to do in June. This lovely trend will begin on the new moon in Gemini, June 3.

Mars and Venus will both work with this new moon - Mars will contribute all the right conditions to the mix, and Venus will see that you enjoy yourself in pretty, pampering accommodations. Bring along a few books. You are in a philosophical, intellectually curious mode, and will be ready to delve into some of the questions that deal with the deepest mysteries of life. On your trip, thanks to the quieter pacing of Mercury retrograde, you will have time to reflect and to possibly debate ideas with someone close.

If you were born on October 5, or within four days on either side of this date, you will feel the benefits of this new moon most. Having said that - the fact that this new moon is so very positive - it seems that every Libra, of every birthday, will have something to celebrate.

Mercury is still retrograde as the month opens, and will continue to move in apparent backward motion until June 19. It will take a few days for Mercury to normalize its orbit, so wait until June 23 to begin to announce big decisions and new directions. You can, however, go on a trip while Mercury is retrograde as long as you take care to mark your luggage and not leave anything home, such as your passport, air ticket, or other necessary items.

Mercury in retrograde makes us forgetful, so make up a list and check it twice! Avoid making any expensive purchases as well, such as for a house, a car, or for any electronics. You won't be happy with your purchase later, so be smart and wait.

The new moon on June 3 will be in a fellow air sign, Libra, and therefore will be in a position to help you in other ways, too. If you are a student in high school and looking for a university to enter when you graduate, this new moon could send you on a number of fascinating interviews on college campuses. If you are searching for the right graduate school to attend this fall, the same would be true for you.

If you work in broadcasting or publishing, a project you spoke about with executives earlier - it may be several months or several years ago - may come into focus again now. You may have to change it in some way, but if it does indeed relate to talks or actions that happened earlier, then it could bring true progress now. Don't worry about Mercury being retrograde. In this case, Mercury will help you harness the energy you already put into the project and bring it to a new, more viable and sophisticated level.

The full moon on June 18 is due to be a stressful time for many, as this moon will fall very close to Pluto and simultaneously oppose the Sun. Someone will be bent on winning an argument with you, and it may be your sister, brother, cousin, a feisty neighbor, or a cranky co-worker. Everyone in your life will need you at once, both family and business associates, and at times near June 18, you may wonder if you can keep it all together. On top of all this you may need to take a short drive out of town, perhaps to see a client or conduct a negotiation, but nothing will go according to plan.

Fortunately this full moon falls in Sagittarius, a sign that blends well with your sign, so that can give you reason for hope. If you were born on October 20 or within four days of this date, you actually will be in the best position to turn the tables and see your wishes prevail. Tread carefully, however.

This full moon is coming at precisely the same time of the month when Mercury will be busy turning from retrograde to direct, considered a very unstable, static-filled time of the month. Mercury is always at its worst when it turns retrograde, or on the day when it moves forward (the "bookend dates"). Add this to the full moon's tough aspects from Pluto, and you have quite an emotional atmosphere where a misunderstanding could arise. Be slow to respond by allowing time to reflect.

By June 30, Mars will make a cosmic phone call to Pluto, and you may find that a friend is able to intervene and fix the matter in a remarkable way. In this case, the less you say near the full moon, the better.

Mars will be in Leo all month, a lovely-for-you constellation for the Red Planet to be visiting. Mars in Leo is always warm, friendly, and fun, and when touring your solar eleventh house of friendships, it will add sugar and spice to your life. It's summer in the northern hemispheres, so if that's where you live, schedule lots of dinners outside, al fresco in darling cafes and bistros you've been dreaming about all winter. With Mercury retrograde, you'll have time to catch up with friends you've not seen in ages, possibly by visiting them in their cities and towns or by going together to sensational seaside escapes.

Romance will shine brightest on vacation and when with friends. This is no month to set out on the grim task of "finding" someone new to date. Let it happen naturally. A person, whether male or female, is sexiest when having a good time. She or he doesn't need anyone else to make life better - displaying this feeling will be ideal for you: If you act confidently, Venus, now in Gemini until June 17 (a truly great placement for you), will help you meet not one but TWO new people.

June 6 will be one of your very best evenings out, for Venus and Mars, when together, are called the cosmic lovers, and they will flirt with one another in the most charming way - you will be the beneficiary.

There will be one day you should be aware of and handle carefully: June 12. Venus will be in hard angle to Uranus, the planet of eruptions and outbursts. The moon will be in Libra, so it would be a highly personal day. Stay out of the line of fire by not bringing up any touchy subjects. For sure, this would never be the day for the "big talk" if you were hoping to schedule one!

Your natural fifth house of true love is ruled by Uranus, and on June 26, Uranus will settle down in retrograde, not to regulate its orbit again until November 27. This suggests that if you are single and dating, the person you may be seeing seriously now is the one you should focus on, rather than try to meet a slew of new people. Give that person a chance, and look closer if you sense that you have potential as a couple.

Sometimes when a planet begins to retrograde, one suffers a setback or reversal, for when a planet turns direction, it is considered a highly potent time. If your feelings have changed about someone you've been seeing and you feel a breakup is appropriate, you can now build the courage to say something. You are a kind person, not one to lead someone on until you meet someone better. Besides, with Uranus turning retrograde on June 26, it doesn't look like you'd meet someone you'd like as much, at least not now. In your case, you may need to enjoy a pause and simply enjoy life as a footloose and fancy-free single person for a little while.

Married and/or committed? Your life should proceed nicely this month, with no unusual problems likely to surface. Be glad for that! It would be a great time to take a romantic trip together, for surely not much will be going on at home that you'd miss!

Your best romantic evenings will be: June 3, 6, 7, 21, and 30.

Summary

June is, in anyone's estimation, the most beautiful month of the year. Grab your suitcase, book a ticket, and get going! With four exciting planets revving up your house of distant journeys - the Sun, new moon, Mercury, and luxury-minded Venus - there's almost no reason to be stuck in town this month. Clearly, you are yearning for a break, and your mind is hungry for fresh stimulation. Neptune will see to it that you find renewed inspiration by taking a break from everyday cares. Next month your career will blossom forth, making June a far better month for a vacation.

With Mercury retrograde all month, a little extra attention to the details of your trip will pay off. Be sure not to leave your keys or ticket at home in your haste to get to the airport.

Mars will move through your friendship sector and send golden beams to all the planets there, so if you don't have a partner, or your partner can't get away, you'll easily find a friend who would be delighted to accompany you. (Actually, going with a friend may turn out to be more fun - all the better to do a little serious shopping together!)

The time near the full moon June 18 seems to bring a short getaway, but alas that trip is not likely to fare as well. Tensions at work, demanding relatives, and pressing home obligations may all intrude on your tranquility. Everyone will seem to need you at the same time. At this point - June 18 - you'll look forward to diving into your office work, if only to escape pressures spinning around you at home.

You'd be wise to concentrate on your career, for it is where your new opportunities will arise in coming weeks. In the meantime, your friends will be sympathetic and comforting stalwarts. Indeed, your friends will be there for you whenever you need them.

Romance will be strong and sweet - like a hot espresso with a splash of Grand Marnier stirred in - on June 6 when Venus, your ruler, will twirl the dance floor with Mars. Be careful on June 12 when love may be "off" in many ways - that's a night best spent with friends or even alone!

With the advent of Uranus turning retrograde on June 26, you may reverse a decision you made concerning a steady lover or partner. You may decide to put the brakes on a relationship you feel has been moving too quickly, or you may have to reopen a question that never was settled in your mind. Slowing things down seems the right approach in coming months - you seem to need time to think. By Thanksgiving - November 27 - your love life will be on track again.

Travel far and wide to be inspired: June 3-15

Short distance travel, however, is fraught with tension: June 18

Relatives, especially siblings, need careful handling: June 18

Romance is heavenly: June 6

Other romantic days, almost as good: June 3-4, 6 (three stars), June 9, 11, 21, and 30.

You may change your mind about a romantic partner: June 26