You’re an idealistic sign, and you’re at your best when you’ve attached yourself to a greater cause or purpose. Look beyond your own backyard to find it now. It’s a great time to take a summer vacation, especially between June 15th-20th, when both the Sun and Mercury are in your travel sector. On the 20th, the Sun enters Cancer, your tenth house of career and leadership. Reevaluate your goals and ambitions. A burst of inspiration in early June could lead you down a whole new path. Be open to new directions, even a more stable or prominent role.

LOVE & ROMANCE:
Since February, love-planet Venus (your ruler) has been in Aries—your commitment sector—bringing Libras closer to that ideal match you always seek. To top it off, expansive Jupiter is spending 2009 in your fifth house of romance, showering single Libras with abundant dating prospects. The fifth house also rules drama, so your love life may have gotten a bit more colorful. Either way—whether you broke up, started a relationship or deepened your current connection, you’re clearer on what you want and confident you can have it.

On June 7th, Venus moves into Taurus, your eighth house of intimacy. It’s time to take an even deeper cut at love, to go to that scary place where you “lose yourself” and merge with another. Naturally, this brings up trust, control and power issues for the average mortal. Use May to work through some of those. You may need more private time, either one-on-one with your partner, or just on your own to process the intense emotions that will flow through you now.

Don’t worry if your dating schedule is light this summer. On June 15th, Jupiter will go retrograde (backward) until mid-October. Scale back those nights on the town, especially since the excess will catch up to you faster. Retrogrades bring back the past, so you may hear from an ex, or do some necessary closure work. Fall in love with yourself while you’re at it. The true litmus test of self-love: Can you be alone, at peace in your own company? Notice where you look for constant distractions like TV, email or phone calls. Get to the point where you can really just groove on being in your own presence. That’s how you’ll know you’re ready for love.

MONEY & CAREER:
Your ruler Venus spends most of June in Taurus, your eighth house of wealth, joint resources and property. Everything from real estate to credit cards to taxes falls under this chart segment. With Venus’ attractive powers, you could lock in a large contract or pay off a chunk of debt. You might also explore opportunities to earn royalties or passive income from your work. Just beware of scams and false claims—read the fine print and do your research.

The big date to circle is June 22nd, when a new moon falls in Cancer. This marks not only a new chapter in your professional life, but an overall shift in your attitude toward work. This new moon opposes Pluto, which is in your fourth house of home, family and foundations. You might move, find a new office or start working from home. More likely, though, is a transformation in how you view security. This is your chance to bust through neediness, dependence, fear…whatever googly-eyed monster is messing with your shot at true fulfillment.

Much of this ties back to your childhood role in your family. Do you have a deep-rooted sense of entitlement, or a desire to be taken care of by others? If you were the baby who got by on charm, you may still be subconsciously expecting others to provide for you. Or, if you were the golden child everyone leaned on, you may be underachieving to escape the pressure and expectations. Take a good look at what this is costing you. On July 22nd, there will be a second Cancer new moon, which is also a solar eclipse. This will be a portal into a new life chapter, so take stock of this matter seriously now. Don’t let your past limit your potential.

HEALTH & FITNESS:
Energetic Mars is in your internal eighth house, making it a good month to get your systems running smoothly. Add fiber and fresh summer produce to your diet to aid digestion. Schedule those doctors’ checkups, especially with the OB-GYN (the eighth house rules the reproductive system). If you’re feeling run down, get your blood tested. You might need a supplement like iron to boost your energy level.

On June 7th, the Sagittarius full moon helps you vent any pent-up communications, especially with a friend or sibling. The “talking cure” is the best medicine at this moon. Air your feelings and clear out all that you’ve been bottling up. If you’ve had trouble concentrating, sticking to a routine or waking up in the morning, it’s because of these emotional blockages. You can’t deal with stress by sticking your head in the sand. Come out and say what’s really in your mind and heart. Next up: your Libra Weekly Horoscope >

GENERAL:
Your closest relationships have been a large focus this year, but in June, the picture expands. The Sun is in Gemini, your ninth house of travel, study and the wider world. Come out of that bubble, no matter how sweet it might be in there. Your mind is ripe and ready to seek knowledge, inspiration and new ideas. Mix it up, Libra.