The Almanac — ✦ — June 2026 TODAY is Thursday, June 25th, the 176th day of 2026, and there are 190 days left in the year. The moon is in Scorpio and the season is Summer (element of fire - peak energy, passion, and illumination). The next sabbat, Lughnasadh, is in 38 days. Today's moon is waxing (10.9 days old) and 84% full. The full moon for this phase is on Monday, June 29th, and the new moon will be on Tuesday, July 14th. In the Native American tradition, the June moon is named the Strawberry Moon.

- Today's Correspondences -

Sun Sign

Cancer (element of water)

Color

green (financial gain, abundance, fertility)

Planet

Jupiter (elements of air and water)

Incense

cedar, nutmeg, cloves, and myrrh

Herb

sage

Stone

turquoise

Tarot Card

Five of Pentacles

Gods

Thor, Jupiter, and Juno.

Keywords

good luck, wealth, healing, male fertility, and legal matters.

Rune

ᚹ Wunjo - Joy, harmony, fellowship, and the deep satisfaction of belonging where you are.

- Today's Activity -

Your activity is to bake up some whole wheat bread and bless it for abundance. Be sure to thank the gods for your family and your good health. Carry a turquoise tumbled stone in your pocket to draw a little protective and healing energy your way. Take advantage of Thursday's different aspects and do spellwork that brings abundance to you, declares your allegiance, and embraces prosperity.

- Weather Lore -

When ladybugs swarm, expect a warm day to 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 turns retrograde in 4 days, from June 29th through July 23rd, 2026. Begin winding down new commitments 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. Remain flexible, allow extra time for travel, and hold off on signing contracts until it passes.