The Almanac
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June
2026
TODAY is Monday, June 8th, the
159th day of 2026, and there are 207 days left in the year. The moon is in Aries and the season is Spring (element of air - new beginnings, clarity, and the winds of change).
The next sabbat, the Summer Solstice, is in 13 days. Today's moon is waning (22.4 days old) and 47% full. The full moon for this phase is on Monday, June 29th, and the new moon will be on Monday, June 15th.
In the Native American tradition, the June moon is named the Strawberry Moon. 
Mercury next goes retrograde from June 29th through July 23rd, 2026 (21 days from now). Communication, intellect, and awareness are all within Mercury's domain, as are logic and reasoning, our manner of thinking, and how we create and express our thought processes. So, when Mercury is retrograde, remain flexible, allow extra time for travel, and avoid signing contracts. Review projects and plans at these times, but wait until Mercury is direct again to make any final decisions.
- Today's Correspondences -
- Sun Sign
- Gemini (element of air)
- Color
- silver (reflection, intuition, lunar connections)
- Planet
- the Moon (element of water)
- Incense
- bay leaf, ginseng, jasmine, myrtle, poppy, rosemary, and lily
- Herb
- willow bark
- Stone
- moonstone
- Tarot Card
- Ace of Swords
- Gods
- Diana, Artemis, Selene, and Luna.
- Keywords
- intuition, dreams, psychic ability, female fertility, and the Goddess.
- Rune
- ᚾ Nauthiz - Necessity and constraint - the need that teaches resourcefulness and true endurance.
- Today's Activity -
Your activity is to get outside and look for the moon in the heavens. Sit under her light and absorb a little glamour. Call on the moon goddess Selene for practical help in magical issues. Do a little bit of self exploration and work on developing your intuition - learn to trust your gut.
- Weather Lore -
If clouds move against the wind, rain will follow.
- Seek the Cards -
Draw three cards and let the deck speak. Playing Card Divination — free cartomancy readings using a standard deck, with full interpretations and suit progressions.
- Also -
Mercury next goes retrograde from June 29th through July 23rd, 2026 (21 days from now). Communication, intellect, and awareness are all within Mercury's domain, as are logic and reasoning, our manner of thinking, and how we create and express our thought processes. So, when Mercury is retrograde, remain flexible, allow extra time for travel, and avoid signing contracts. Review projects and plans at these times, but wait until Mercury is direct again to make any final decisions.