Technological invention begins to zoom by early June, the beginning of an exciting period in human history, kicked off by risk-taking and saber-rattling at the start of the second week (Jupiter conjuncts Uranus at the world degree of 0° Aries, quinqunx Mars).  Cleaning up becomes important and will be done with efficient precision - possibly the oil spill aftermath (Mars into Virgo).  The entire world news media itself is emphasized, and communication is foremost (Mercury and New Moon in Gemini).  The 15^th is a lively and creative date for celebrations and the arts (Venus in Leo trine Jupiter/Uranus), while progress and reform is seen on the 16^th (Mars trine Pluto).  However, the second half of the month shows weakness and low morale as many peoples' dreams suffer disillusionment (Saturn quinqunx Neptune).  Restructuring of the economy (though not full recovery) is well underway by June 26^th (Lunar Eclipse conjunct Pluto).

For the nation, the focus remains on immigration matters, the job market, schools, and legislation (progressed Moon in H9).  During June's first half, recovery is proceeding but things feel glum (Saturn trine Pluto but quinqunx Moon/Solar Arc Jupiter); interestingly, good economic news and improving alliances in Week One don't seem enough to shake this mood (Jupiter sextile progressed Pluto, conjunct Solar Arc Node in H3).  Belligerence to or from overseas is possible on June 4^th (Mars conjunct U.S. progressed ascendant).  By mid-month, feistiness is returning and a clash with another power is likely (Mars opposite progressed Sun; New Moon conjunct Mars exact in H7).  Buoyancy is seen by late month, and the desire to splurge is again strong (Jupiter square Venus, quinqunx Saturn; Lunar Eclipse in Capricorn H1 opposite Venus/Jupiter).

President Obama feels uncertain all month, especially regarding his reputation and legacy (Neptune squares his MC; Saturn in long square to his Venus); idealistic but naive, the courts and legislation, foreigners and oil, and finances and secrets might any and all be the source of his confused position (Neptune from H9, ruling H2).  However, service, sensibility, and self-discipline help him endure as the month wears on (Saturn sextile MC) while lucky breaks occur in general, perhaps through allies and technology (Uranus, chart ruler, sextile his Jupiter), especially in the second week (Jupiter sextile his Jupiter).  A period of great stress and arm-twisting occurs from the 19^th to the 23^rd (Mars conjuncts his Pluto/progressed Pluto in H7) but begins wrapping up as the month winds down (Pluto and Lunar Eclipse in his H11 square progressed ascendant in H2, quinqunx Moon in H4).  He'll have reason to celebrate on June 25^th (Venus conjunct his Sun).

Israel's aggressive stance brings positive results now (Mars return in H10 trine Jupiter, sextile Uranus); this besieged nation is under great protection this summer (Jupiter stationing retrograde trine Midheaven exact/Moon).

ALERT:  Much as I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings, I'm very concerned about the Uranus station on July 4^th on the critical "world degree" - it may bring an explosive event too close to home!  If you can avoid traveling near obvious target destinations on this celebratory day, do so because the fireworks can be of the wrong kind.