The Almanac
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June
2026
TODAY is Thursday, June 11th, the
162nd day of 2026, and there are 204 days left in the year. The moon is in Taurus and the season is Spring (element of air - new beginnings, clarity, and the winds of change).
The next sabbat, the Summer Solstice, is in 10 days. Today's moon is waning (25.6 days old) and 16% 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 (18 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
- green (financial gain, abundance, fertility)
- Planet
- Jupiter (elements of air and water)
- Incense
- cedar, nutmeg, cloves, and myrrh
- Herb
- sage
- Stone
- turquoise
- Tarot Card
- The Hermit
- Gods
- Thor, Jupiter, and Juno.
- Keywords
- good luck, wealth, healing, male fertility, and legal matters.
- Rune
- ᚱ Raidho - The right journey, rhythm and order, and travel upon a well-considered path.
- 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 the wind is from the south, it blows the bait into the fish's mouth.
- 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 (18 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.