Wai Yu Lam | Astrology + being human

Puzzling care

The mood of the second week of June feels like you’re doing a puzzle blindfolded. All you have are your hands and your memory of how things fit together. And it is at the moment you realize you haven’t eaten all day. So part of you wants to put the puzzle together but you want to eat a sandwich and take a nap. 

Both Mercury and Jupiter enter sensitive Cancer before the Full Moon—it’s a big deal. It brings up closure, endings, and along with hindsight. For some, new understanding. For others, they might get defensive, act out, and retaliate. Collectively, we’re switching gears from our intellect to intuition and feelings. So we may feel nostalgia for the good old days while feeling confused and paralyzed in real life—until it hits a point.  Cancer is a cardinal sign and is represented by a crab. And if you have seen a crab, you know they do fight back with their oversized claws, circulating their target, awkwardly, attacking from their side. It’s not the most efficient way, but it works for the crab. What I am trying to say is that beginning next week, we may be doing things that only make sense to us, even if it is irrational and foolish to others. Be aware of the stories you tell yourself and your memories, as they are the motivators of your actions and behaviors. How has your origin changed over time? Where have you hardened? Which part of you remains soft and tender? You don’t have to come up with an answer. This is just a reminder that you are a work in progress and you are always evolving. 

Sunday, June 8: No Exact Transit.

No exact transit today. The Moon in Scorpio can trigger paranoia but also give you the courage to get into more scary things. So it’s great for investigative work and getting into the juicy gossip you were you may have been too afraid to ask. 

Monday, June 9: Between Hope and Despair 

Thinking that you’re the best or the worst is the act of ego. Mercury enters sensitive Cancer today, it’s a great time to work with Mercury (your thinking and communication) with intuition and empathy. Meaning, you’re a work in progress. Mastery takes time. And instead of writing 10,000 items on your to-do list, think about what’s the next best thing you can do, and do it. 

Tuesday, June 10: Trouble in Paradise

It might be an overwhelming day because your hunches tell you something is off, and feeling insecure and powerless. And, may begin to question your relationships, and worry random things may fall apart. Don’t allow your paranoia to take over your logic. What you need is to get grounded and feel what you need from the moment. 

Wednesday, June 11: The Uncomfortable Truth

Sagittarius is the truth seeker. The Full Moon in Sagittarius frees up the constant chatters, gossip, and info clusters and focuses on what matters the most. The symbol for Sagittarius is the bow and arrow. Although we no longer use them in our daily lives to hunt or protect our tribes, the bow and arrow were designed to take a game that we couldn’t outrun. To take aim, requires concentration, poise, energy, and accuracy. And most importantly, remember not to be defined by your current situation, but by your quest for truth and wisdom and by your vision. A vision for a better world ahead. 

Thursday, June 12: A Mascot

The day feels like you’re working as a mascot. And despite the friendly appearance, you’re sweaty, smelly, overheated on the inside, and wish your reality to be different. Try not to do too much today and take care of just one thing at a time. 

Friday, June 13: Venus Day.

No exact transit today. But it’s Friday the 13th. So it’s a good day to worship Venus or witchcrafty stuff. Like adopting a black cat or looking up the history behind Friday the 13th. 

Saturday, June 14: Please stay out of my way

Today you might feel more detached and restless that you want to do your own things. You’re not trying to be cool, you are too restless for a company.