Here’s what’s happening in astrology this week

The astrology shaping your weekly horoscopes for June 12-18.

Review your messaging as Mercury gets checked by stern Saturn

Practice the power of the pause this Thursday, June 15, as repressive Saturn in Pisces issues a gag order to motormouth Mercury in Gemini. It’s too easy to flood people with TMI, so take a breath in between statements to give people a chance to answer any questions that you’re firing off. Mercury in Gemini makes people prone to gossip, but playing fast and loose with the tea could find YOU steeped in hot water. Err heavily on the side of being polite and “appropriate,” even if it feels awkward or formal. Not sure what someone meant? Request further explanation before you jump to conclusions.

Saturn turns retrograde in Pisces on Saturday: A 4-month “meditation retreat” begins

Inspect to protect! Cosmic auditor Saturn begins its annual four-and-a-half month retrograde today, and for the first time since the mid ‘90s, it’s backing up through Pisces, the sign of soulful and subconscious healing. If you’ve gotten a little swept away in your fantasies, this retrograde could put the kibosh on your escapism and force you to deal with reality. (Annoying, but it’s for your own good.) This entire three-year Saturn cycle is optimal for cultivating your spiritual or artistic talents. During the retrograde, take time to master the basics or polish your core skills before hanging your shingle.

Scout kindred spirits with the Gemini new moon late Saturday into early Sunday

Planetary PSA from 2023’s collaborative new moon in Gemini (12:37AM EDT Sunday, June 18): Twinning is winning! Whether you’re looking for a workout buddy or a writing partner (or whatevs!), set your dial to “discovery mode.” Your ideal other half could be hiding in plain sight (oh, hello!) or hanging in the outskirts of your social group. That’s more incentive to get out and mingle. Since Gemini rules local activities, RSVP “yes” to your neighbor’s solstice BBQ, or rally friends for al fresco drinks on that hotel roof deck. The point is to circulate because this lunar lift is sure to connect you to kindred spirits.

Footnote: With boundary-blurring Neptune squaring this new moon, reserve judgment before declaring a new acquaintance your insta-BFF. You could be easily distracted today, too—all the more reason to team up with a clever colleague or have a wingperson to go out with in case you need someone to call you an Uber.

Your weekly horoscopes for June 12-18

What’s does this week’s horoscope forecast for your zodiac sign? The AstroTwins’ weekly horoscopes for June 12-18, 2023, reveal what the planets have in store. How to use astrology to navigate!

You can read your weekly horoscopes for June 12-18 for your Sun sign or your rising sign (ascendant). Visit our Cosmic Calculator section if you want to calculate your Rising sign or discover more about your personal astrology.

Aries (March 21-April 19) weekly horoscope for June 12-18

Zip thy lip, Aries—or just plan to think BEFORE you blurt starting this Saturday, June 17. That day, disciplined Saturn commences its annual retrograde cycle, and this year is the first time since the mid-‘90s that the planet of structure will be back-pedaling through Pisces and your twelfth house of introspection and healing (until November 4). If there are any skeletons rattling in your closet or Keep reading your Weekly Aries Horoscope

Taurus (April 20-May 20) weekly horoscope forJune 12-18

Even if you don’t live online, this week’s stars encourage you to check your own digital pulse. It may be time for a virtual makeover beginning this Saturday, June 17, as responsible Saturn shifts into retrograde in your eleventh house of technology and community until November 4. Review all your online profiles—including Keep reading your Weekly Taurus Horoscope

Gemini (May 21-June 20) weekly horoscope forJune 12-18

Have you hit a professional plateau, Gemini? And does that “plateau” almost feel like hitting a wall? As frustrating as this no doubt is, trust that it’s actually leading to something even more advantageous. On Saturday, June 17, Saturn, the planet of slow and steady progress, commences its annual retrograde, reversing through your tenth house of career ambition until November 4. True, this probably won’t bring the string of green lights you were hoping for, but Keep reading your Gemini Weekly Horoscope

Cancer (June 21-July 22) weekly horoscope forJune 12-18

Even you, sensitive Cancer, have the capacity to shock people and ruffle feathers when you feel strongly about an issue. Well, starting this Saturday, June 17, you’ll have an extended opportunity to watch yourself in action when it comes to speaking up and especially speaking OUT! That’s the day that circumspect, conservative Saturn shifts into retrograde in your outspoken ninth house, suggesting that the judicious use of filters will serve you well. It’s not always easy for you to give Keep reading your Cancer Weekly Horoscope

Leo (July 23-August 22) weekly horoscope forJune 12-18

Integrity alert! If you’ve been taking shortcuts or using too many shortcodes (uh, thanks ChatGPT?), we suggest pulling the brakes on that behavior. This Saturday, June 17, Saturn turns retrograde in your eighth house of sex, intimacy and joint resources until November 4. And since it’s the planet of wisdom and self-discipline, you are being urged to always take the high road, even when you’re not sure where you stand with someone. This makes it all the more critical to watch for Keep reading your Leo Weekly Horoscope

Virgo (August 23-September 22) weekly horoscope forJune 12-18

Time to dole out some tough love, Virgo, in the name of keeping relationships in balance. If you’ve been overfunctioning or enabling someone’s less-than-optimal behavior, you’ll have repeated opportunities to flip the script starting on Saturday, June 17. That day, drill sergeant Saturn shifts into its annual retrograde cycle, which will be in effect until November 4. In forward motion, Saturn brings structure, order and patience. In reverse—and in tender Pisces and your seventh house of partnership—Saturn can show where you need Keep reading your Virgo Weekly Horoscope

Libra (September 23-October 22) weekly horoscope forJune 11-18

Your sleeves may be spun from the finest, imported silk, Libra, but when it’s time to roll them up, your stellar work ethic shines through. And that attitude will come in very handy starting this Saturday, June 17. From then until November 4, Saturn, the planet of boundaries, structure and hard-learned lessons, kicks off its annual four-and-a-half-month retrograde, this year in Pisces and your sixth house of duty, service and health. Yes, all those things go hand-in-hand in the Libra playbook! For example, if you Keep reading your Libra Weekly Horoscope

Scorpio (October 23-November 21) weekly horoscope forJune 12-18

“Take it down a notch” isn’t something we’d ever suggest to you, o’ intense one. But as prudent Saturn shifts into reverse in Pisces and your flirty and flamboyant fifth house on Saturday, June 17, you may naturally lower the volume on your “live-out-loud” activities. Over the next four and a half months, you could become even MORE discerning with seductions, declarations of affection and actual PDAs. Just be prepared to Keep reading your Scorpio Weekly Horoscope

Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) weekly horoscope forJune 12-18

You’re the global adventurer of the zodiac, Archer, and for some of you, “home” is just a place to reboot, recharge and do laundry in between escapades. But starting this Saturday, June 17, as structured Saturn shifts into reverse in your domestic quarters, Chateau Sagittarius may become the focus of increased energy and far more meaningful interactions—out of choice AND obligation. From now until November 4, family commitments could shorten your leash and keep you closer to base camp than you prefer. You get to make Keep reading your Sagittarius Weekly Horoscope

Capricorn (December 22-January 18) weekly horoscope forJune 12-18

Something that not everyone knows about you, Capricorn, is that when you WANT to work a room, you can put a snake charmer in a trance! But here’s the million-dollar question: How rewarding are these connections? Your ruler, disciplined Saturn, shifts into reverse this Saturday, June 17, tapping the brakes on your socializing as it turns retrograde until November 4. If you’re often disappointed that things Keep reading your Capricorn Weekly Horoscope

Aquarius (January 20-February 18) weekly horoscope forJune 12-18

Get ready to tighten your belt starting this Saturday, June 17, Aquarius. Money matters come to the forefront as your co-ruler, disciplined Saturn, kicks off a four-and-a-half-month retrograde through your second house of values and security, lending its cautious and future-oriented perspective to your financial life. From now until November 4, your mission may become finding that sweet spot between indulgent impulse buys and pinching pennies. If you’re one of those Keep reading your Aquarius Weekly Horoscope

Pisces (February 19-March 20) weekly horoscope forJune 12-18

Yes, you’re a free-flowing Pisces, but if you’ve been secretly wishing you could bring more structure and discipline into your life, then this weekend’s heavenly activity roster will come as most welcome news! On Saturday, June 17, the taskmaster planet, Saturn, shifts into its annual retrograde phase until November 4. You may have been feeling its organized, future-oriented energy since it first entered your sign on March 7. Your time becomes all the more precious for the coming four and a half months. If you don’t leave enough Keep reading your Pisces Weekly Horoscope