The last days of spring will bring a cosmic shift we haven’t felt in almost two years. When Mars moves into Virgo from June 17th to August 6th, we will want to care for ourselves and others, use our power wisely, and find peaceful resolutions to matters. We are picking up the pieces from the end of the 2023 summer season — when Mars was last in Virgo — so pay attention to similar themes from that period that might come back to life.

Mars in Virgo is what astrologers call “peregrine,” meaning it is in no essential dignity or detriment. This means we can take control of our narrative by harnessing the current energy of Mars, the warrior planet. If we leverage Mars being in Virgo constructively, resolving  conflicts and dealing with challenges with a practical demeanor, we can use this current energy to our advantage. Conversely, we can use Mars in Virgo to dominate and be critical — leading to drama. In an ideal world, we all  opt for the first choice, but when people around us use their authority as an excuse to be cruel, we need to counteract it with the rational responses Mars in Virgo provides.

If and when we get angry during this period, we need to express that feeling in a smooth, balanced way, otherwise our frustrations could bottle up inside until we pop off. To avoid that, it’s essential to speak up in the moment rather than letting a feeling fester. Journaling emotions is a wonderful way to release pent up stresses and annoyances. Connecting with nature can also help us embrace a relaxed mindset. Self-care routines are essential at this time to detox our auras and bodies of negativity. Make time in the day for R&R — you’re worth the investment.

IKYK that Mars in Virgo is methodical, but did you know that it is the investigator who susses out information before making a decision and taking action? This can be extremely helpful because while Mars likes to argue, when it’s in Virgo it takes time to discover facts and deal with situations. That means rather than being rash and impulsive, we can take our time to be discerning and carefully choose our defense after we gather all the pieces of the puzzle.

Mars in Virgo takes the fair approach. It allows the people to vocalize their thoughts and for us to comprehend their motives. During this transit, we’ll want to hash things out and diffuse intense moments instead of watching them blow up. Coming to an understanding is vital, no matter how complex the situation is. A middle ground is easy to find, thanks to Virgo being a compassionate sign that makes reasonable assessments, so we tend to be a little softer in our approach.

Because Virgo is a pure earth sign, the correlation to Mars (planet of sex) can make hooking up rejuvenating, experimental and kinky. Mars in Virgo likes to spice it up between the sheets. Never holding back on what we deem pleasurable gives us the opportunity to be our true selves. Say goodbye to  shame and allow pleasure to reign.

This year, Mars in Virgo is going to bring a mixed bag of energy. In the first few weeks, we will be feeling exuberant and full of life. With Jupiter and the sun connecting to Mars on June 22nd and 26th, it will give us a chance to heighten our areas; however, on July 20th Maurice connects with the South Node of Destiny, leaving us with low energy and high tempers. Hard conversations about the direction of relationships are coming our way that might not end well on July 2nd, when Mars squares Venus. Be calm and carry on.

Important Dates:

June 17th: Mars enters Virgo, urging us to take steps toward improving our lives.

June 22nd: Mars in Virgo harmonizes with Jupiter in Cancer, expanding our horizons and options.

June 26th: Mars in Virgo aspects the Sun in Cancer, giving us strength and vitality.

July 20th: Mars in Virgo aligns with the South Node of Destiny, reducing our energy and vigor.

July 23rd: Mars in Virgo squares Venus in Gemini, heightening our romantic sentiments and desires.

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Your June 2025 Horoscope Is Here

Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar.

Today: a counsellor who makes $130,000 per year and who spends some of her money this week on a blanket from The Bay.

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Occupation: Counsellor
Industry: Education
Age: 36
Location: British Columbia border town
Salary: $118,000 base salary, plus approximately $12,000 in private practice.
Assets: RRSP: $68,000; TFSA: $57,000; emergency fund: $10,000; short-term savings (sinking funds for Christmas presents, car maintenance and insurance, travel): $3,000.
Debt: $0
Paycheck Amount (biweekly): $2,865.17 (base salary); approximately $ 1,000/month for private practice work.
Pronouns: She/her

Monthly Expenses

Housing Costs: $1,930 (rent).
Loan Payments: $0
Renter’s Insurance: $34.59
BCAA: $10.94
Netflix: $8.95
Cell Phone: $81.54
Life Insurance: $127.58
Disability Insurance: $138.51
Internet: $99.40
Spotify: $20.04 for a couple’s membership that I share with my ex (this is working out surprisingly well — we are friends, but it feels like we’ll share this membership forever, which I’m okay with).
Donation: $50 (to a reproductive health clinic).
Savings: $500 to retirement savings; $500 to tax-free savings account; $300 to emergency fund; and $450 to sinking saving funds ($100 to travel; $100 to car maintenance; $100 to car insurance; $100 to new car fund; and $50 to Christmas presents).
Hydro: ~$80 (bimonthly; varies a little bit)

Annual Expenses

Professional Dues: $436
Costco: $130
Car Insurance: $1724

Was there an expectation for you to attend higher education? Did you participate in any form of higher education? If yes, how did you pay for it?
Yes, from my parents and myself. I did an International Baccalaureate program in high school and every one of my classmates went on to university. As a kid, I wanted to be an actress or a hairstylist but my mum told me that my dad would not allow it and wanted me to go to university. (I still contemplate being a hairstylist).

Growing up, what kind of conversations did you have about money? Did your parent(s)/guardian(s) educate you about finances?
My dad was a chartered accountant but we didn’t talk about money. I was generally a saver and would lend money to my mum, which continued into adulthood at different points. Both of my parents struggled with managing money effectively.

What was your first job and why did you get it?
I worked as a grocery store cashier when I was 15 and enjoyed it a lot! I still remember some of the PLU codes for fruits and veggies.

Did you worry about money growing up?
Yes, constantly. I worried about what would happen if my dad lost his job and whether there would be enough money for school. This never happened, but I worried constantly.

Do you worry about money now?
Yes, I still worry a lot. I live in a high cost of living area and although I make a good income and save as much as I can, I still feel behind. I identify as queer and have a female partner, so I think about the cost of fertility treatments if I have biological children (and I am currently on a waitlist to freeze my eggs).

At what age did you become financially responsible for yourself and do you have a financial safety net?
22 (when I graduated from university). Currently, I do not think my parents would be able to provide much financial support if I found myself in a situation where this was needed — and I would not want to ask. In a worst case scenario, I would cash out savings or draw from a line of credit. This was a big motivation behind purchasing disability insurance in addition to what I have available through my work.

Do you or have you ever received passive or inherited income? If yes, please explain.
Yes, I received substantial support from my parents while attending university for my bachelor’s degree (about $12,000 per year for four and a half years). This paid for half of my undergraduate degree. I paid the other half with various part-time jobs.

Day One: Wednesday

6:50 a.m. — I wake up to the sound of my beloved cat, L., meowing for breakfast. We (cough, me) recently started portioning out her food because the vet says she is overweight. She does not like this and has been demanding breakfast earlier each day. After feeding my queen, I lay in bed on my phone for about an hour before dragging myself out of bed. I put on my “Hold on, let me overthink this” shirt and a pair of black Zara jeans. Brush teeth quickly, wash face, deodorant and out the door.

9:30 a.m. — Arrive at a work meeting to discuss a challenging team situation from yesterday. A lot of people are still feeling it, including myself. I started a new job in December and I’ve been struggling with it. I’ve never made this much money before, but the work itself is slow and the emotional cost of the situation is getting higher.

12:30 p.m. — Leave the meeting site, which is conveniently near Costco. I go in with the immediate task of securing a hot dog ($1.56, thank you Costco for the affordable lunch). I walk around browsing and snapping up samples (most yummy is chocolate mini-eggs). I buy Japanese BBQ sauce that I’ve been looking for and a bag of Sour Patch bunnies, which will be a gift for someone, most likely my sister ($21.88). $23.44

1:30 p.m. — Arrive home for WFH afternoon. I set myself up outside on the patio and my chatty L. meows all of her feelings to the neighbours. I consider whether we need to find an animal communicator. We go inside for quiet time.

3:30 p.m. — My dad calls for a chat. He lives in a retirement home in another province and had to go into a care facility at a younger age (63) for significant physical health and mobility concerns. Cognitively, he is sharp as a tack and wants to talk politics, sprinkled with jokes about his day-to-day life at the retirement home. L. meows to say hi while I talk to him. After the call, we are back to emails.

5 p.m. — I shower off the day, and commence a Netflix marathon viewing of Temptation Island. Hello, reminder from my childhood glory days of reality TV. I think about how different it is now — no waiting a week for the next episode — and I think about how this impedes delayed gratification.

10 p.m. — I make a late-night Girl Dinner of a fried egg, toast, and apple with peanut butter. Dessert is nacho chips and salsa.

Daily Total: $23.44

Day Two: Thursday

8:30 a.m. — Rise and shine from the couch (where I fell asleep watching Temptation Island). L. also slept in. Eat nacho chips and salsa for breakfast. Catch up on emails and messages. Work from home this morning and get distracted by cleaning the oven and microwave (for the first time since I cannot remember when). I try this cleaning product recipe (baking soda, dish soap, and hydrogen peroxide) and it is okay, but I don’t think I’ll make it again.

12:30 p.m. — Arrive at a coffee shop to meet my coworker for a meeting — except I arrive at the wrong location. Drive to the right coffee shop and arrive 15 minutes late with a huge line. No coffee, no cookie, but could this be a sign it’s a zero spend day? (Yes, is the answer.)

1:30 p.m. — We check out one of our new office spaces and it has been beautifully decorated by the staff onsite. I am blown away by the shift in energy!

3 p.m. — I arrive home and am ready for lunch. I make two fried eggs, two toasts, stir-fry veggies and fries, plus a spinach, raspberry and banana smoothie. I am a better person after eating.

3:30 p.m. — See a message from my realtor that we can go look at a listing I’m interested in tonight at 6:30 p.m. Exciting! I continue messaging my coworkers and planning things for the week.

4:30 p.m. — The work day is done and I watch Miracles From Heaven on Netflix. So many feels. My sister texts that she is struggling and needs help (she is in another province with my nearly three-year-old niece). We FaceTime and chat through my niece’s evening routine. We brush our teeth together and sing a song over the phone. I tell my niece to give my sis “squeezes” (hugs) and I think this helps her feel better.

6:30 p.m. — Walk to the listing (an apartment down the street). The cherry blossoms are in full bloom! I like the unit and it’s lovely in a lot of ways, but there is this feeling “not quite” as I walk home. I will spend my life savings another day.

7:30 p.m. — Barbecue flavour chips seems like a responsible dinner. Yum. Take a bath, catch up on texts, and book a rental car for my visit to see family later in the month.

9 p.m. — Time for a “proper” dinner: salami sandwich with mayo on sourdough bread. I start reading a new book (my goal is one book a month): Love At First Spite. Stave off urges to go get a McFlurry. Barely.

Daily Total: $0

Day Three: Friday

7 a.m. — Wake up early because I have my last session of training this morning (EMDR — amazing training but emotionally activating). Brush teeth and run out the door. My coworker picks me up and I revel in being a passenger princess. We finish the training around 11 a.m. and drive to work.

12:30 p.m. — Lunch for a colleague’s birthday. We eat sushi, takoyaki, and birthday cake. Big chat with my coworkers and then my coworker drives me home.

3 p.m. — I’m finished for the day and I take a nap to celebrate Friday. Wake up around 4:30 p.m. and go to the grocery store for lemonade, a pepperoni cheese stick, ice cream, and popcorn twists. I am a beacon of health for dinner. $19.33

7 p.m. — In Canada, our oldest department store, The Bay, is closing down. A friend’s girlfriend was able to get two of their logo wool blankets at cost since she works for a supplier. There are three of us and two blankets, so a random draw is suggested. I am not chosen but my friend offers for me to take her blanket to save money. Initially I am excited but then I start reading about the colonial history of The Bay. I went to an Indigenous training recently and I feel ignorant at my lack of ability to make connections. The fact that it is a blanket makes me feel extra sick. I message my friends my concern and offer to pay for the blanket but let them know that I don’t feel comfortable keeping it. We reach an agreement that I will buy it for now with the option of my friend to pay me back when her finances settle or I will resell it. I call my girlfriend J. for support and ask her if we can get bubble tea tomorrow if my friends now hate me. She says we can get it either way. $165.27

Daily Total: $184.60

Day Four: Saturday

7 a.m. — Wake up early (this happens to me a lot when I perceive conflict or feel like I’ve let people down). My friend chat is quiet and I’m convinced they hate me. I force myself to go for a walk to return my library books before heading into work at the private practice clinic. I run into one of my coworkers on my walk and she gives me a hug which is really sweet.

9:30 a.m. — I feel better temporarily after the walk. But on my drive to work, I continue overthinking, wishing I had stayed quiet about my feelings and then dealt with the blanket on my own. My last message to the chat was a bid for reassurance that hasn’t come yet and I know the person I really need reassurance from is myself. I get a gruyère sandwich from an Italian grocery store near my work ($9.40, but I have a gift card). I have several client appointments in a row so this will function as brunch for me and allow me to take my medication earlier in the day. Zoloft + therapy has been so helpful for my anxiety. $9.40 (Expensed)

1 p.m. — My friends are sweet and remind me I’m not hated. I feel better but also because I had three reasonably good sessions. My new job has been super slow and it has been dispiriting to not have enough work to do. Having private practice on the side has been a really big help. I have a break between my third and fourth sessions and look at mistint paints (I want to find one to paint wooden deck furniture). No luck at the store, but I do leave with ideas. Go back to work and lay on a beanbag chair until my last client comes.

4:30 p.m. — Get gas on my way home because it is 20 cents cheaper a litre (gas has been varying so much here). Usually I am a fill-it-up-when-it’s-almost-empty girl, which my friends justifiably tease me for, but this feels so adult. $45.46

6 p.m. — J. comes over. I make us a vegan dinner of sweet Korean lentils, okra, and rice. J. is vegan and it was easier than expected to learn how to cook for her. It’s my first-ever relationship that has felt healthy and secure. We both had hard weeks, so our evening is really simple. After dinner, we walk to get bubble tea. J. treats since I treated last weekend. She gets oat milk tea with pearls and I get a taro slush with pearls (it is phenomenal and J. seems really into mine, too). When we get home, J. traces my back with her fingers for a looong time (one of my fave things and I feel so taken care of when she does it) and then it’s her turn. This leads to sex and then we fall asleep snuggled up for a little bit. At midnight, J. goes home and I go back to bed.

Daily Total: $45.46

Day Five: Sunday

6:50 a.m. — Wake up to my cat’s demands for breakfast. Feed her and struggle to go back to bed. Look up cat auto-feeders, then read erotica for about an hour and before falling back to sleep.

11:25 a.m. — Wake up for good and realize the time — wild for me, but nice. Respond to messages and buy a ticket to my friend M.’s comedy open mic show which is later in the week. Start reading Let Them by Mel Robbins (aptly timed for me). Stay inside too long but eventually get out for a short walk. $17.31

4 p.m. — Order a super belated birthday gift for my friend M. It is a notebook with raccoons that says “Trashy Thoughts”, and a multicolour click pen with dogs. We do small gifts and I think she will like these. $17.90

6:30 p.m. — Meet friends for hotpot. There are five of us and it takes a while to get a table. This restaurant serves individual hotpot bowls. I order the veggie bowl and it is just okay for me. But I am glad to see everyone and catch up. My friend B. orders a very spicy hotpot and lets me try his broth. I immediately start coughing and this seems to cheer him up. $25

8:45 p.m. — Drop by J.’s place to chat (I asked her if I could come chat about my feelings and she is very gracious to make time for me). She had a hard day and I find out that she experienced a family loss. We talk and then hold each other. I love her a lot and she is a gem. But I worry that I will overthink things in a misperceiving way or self-sabotage (this is probably down to past bad relationships experiences and a tad too much relational anxiety).

Daily Total: $60.21

Day Six: Monday

6 a.m. — I wake up to my cat’s readiness for breakfast. Feed her and go back to sleep until 7:30 a.m. Wake up with a zest for cleaning (where did this come from?) and tackle the bathroom and the mountain of clean clothes on the floor.

10 a.m. — Meeting in person with colleagues until 1 p.m. I get McDonald’s afterwards (McDouble, small fries, small iced tea) and it is delicious ($6.22). I get Timbits for dessert ($3.19). $9.41

2 p.m. — I was supposed to meet up with my friend and her daughters, but she loses her phone and doesn’t reply back in time. I catch up on emails before seeing a private client at 4:30 p.m. I listen to a webinar on my way home from work called The Case for Taking Sides in Couples Therapy and I wonder if I am the problem in my relationship. I still feel unsettled, even though J. is amazing. I asked my best friend K. if we can do a call tomorrow and we confirm a time.

7 p.m. — On my drive home, I stock up on snacks from the dollar store (three flavours of chips). Today feels extra unhealthy. Then I find out that a friend of mine has moved five hours away without the chance to say goodbye. Her husband was in police training so I knew this was coming, but I didn’t know exactly when. I adore her baby boy and I feel sad I couldn’t say goodbye to them. I debate saying something to her, but decide not to and find peace in that. I know she had to move super quickly after her husband’s grad and think that maybe I can visit her in the summer. Mercury was supposed to come out of retrograde today, but the residual yuck still feels there. $6.04

8 p.m. — I force myself to make dinner, which is spaghetti and meatballs. I clean my kitchen and journal. I play ball with L. and she demonstrates her athletic prowess. I think she was a soccer player in a previous life.

10 p.m. — Phone call with J. for about an hour and then a night-time walk. I check my mail (I love mail!) and realize something for another person down the street was delivered to me. I walk down to the correct building to deliver it. Give L. extra food as a deterrent to a 6 a.m. wake up call — let’s hope!

Daily Total: $15.45

Day Seven: Tuesday

8 a.m. — Wake up and today will be a WFH day. L. wants to play ball again, so we do. My first meeting is at 9:15 a.m. for about an hour. Today is really quiet without anything else scheduled after. I have readings I can do and catching up on emails, etc., but I am struggling with the lack of work right now. I ask my colleague who lives nearby if she wants to take a walk.

11 a.m. — Meet with my colleague to check out a nearby fundraiser book sale. She brings me soup made by her husband. It’s the last day of the book sale and it’s $10 for a bag of books. We each get a bag and lunch (the yummiest egg and cheese sandwich ever; $8 including tip). On my way out, I buy three 50/50 tickets ($10). $28

1:15 — Phone call with my best friend K., who is validating and supportive. She listens to me and we do a quick catchup, but will connect later in the week for a Zoom book club (we meet with another friend and are working through a workbook called Be Kind to Yourself).

4 p.m. — Take a nap. Be lazy and spend a lot of time on the couch this evening. I definitely need to up my activity levels.

9 p.m. — Heat up the soup from my coworker’s husband — his food is magical, too — such a good food day! It’s a lentil veggie soup and I eat it with buttered sourdough toast. I am craving chocolate so I walk to the store to get mini eggs which is the perfect end to the day. $2.63

Daily Total: $30.63

The Breakdown

Conclusion 

“It was really interesting to track my spending this week and made me more aware — not only of money, but also what I eat, my activity levels and mental wellbeing. I don’t feel great about the blanket but I see it as a good learning moment to become more aware of what I buy and how sneaky colonialism can be (in many different forms). I’ve decided that when I get it from my friend, I will re-sell it and donate the proceeds to a local Indigenous organization, and that feels right for me. Reviewing the week makes me feel so grateful for the people in my life, who are so special to me, and for all that I have.”

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A Week In Toronto On A $335,000 Household Income

Cosmic beings, if you’ve been following my work for a while, you’ve probably heard me talk about the 2020 ascension, especially in my article for Refinery29 back in 2020 about what the world could look like by 2032. Now here we are, five years later, and the astrology is catching up to the prophecy. Pluto, the planet of transformation and revolution, officially entered Aquarius in January 2025, where it will remain until 2044. This is major. Aquarius rules revolution, community, rebellion, and systems designed to benefit the people: think of Bob Marley, Huey P. Newton, Angela Davis, and Alicia Keys. The age of illusions is dissolving and the age of awakening is upon us.

We’re also feeling the rumblings of another generational shift: Uranus, planet of disruption and innovation, is at 28º Taurus, preparing to enter Gemini on July 7th after seven years of shaking up our relationships with money, land, food, and ownership. The final degrees of any Uranus transit bring chaotic revelations — buried truths coming to the surface. This week, expect that energy to intensify. Whether we’re talking about the U.S. government, the humanitarian crisis in Congo or gentrification and housing crises in cities like Los Angeles. This is global, and it’s astrological. The system is revealing itself (and it’s crumbling). Will we look away or lean in?

On June 15th at 10:36am EST, Jupiter in Cancer forms a tense square to Saturn in Aries, bringing tension between our desire for care, community, and safety (Cancer) and the need to uphold boundaries, structures, and discipline (Aries). It’s giving “protect the people at all costs” energy. Jupiter wants to expand love and nurture, and Saturn demands we get serious about how we do it. Whether it’s family drama, government repression, or collective exhaustion, this square asks us: What are you willing to stand for? And what systems do we need to dismantle or rebuild to protect what truly matters?

Then, on June 18th at 11:16 p.m. EST, Jupiter squares Neptune in Aries, creating fog and confusion, but also a deep spiritual reckoning. It’s like the rose-colored glasses finally fall off and the grief sets in, but so does the resolve. We may feel emotionally raw, even disillusioned, but that doesn’t mean we’re powerless. On the contrary, this square is here to help us get clear about what’s worth fighting for, and what delusions or distractions we must release to live more aligned lives.

Luckily, Mars enters Virgo on June 17th at 4:31 a.m. EST, just in time to bring some much- needed grounding. After weeks of pride-fueled theatrics with Mars in Leo, Mars in Virgo wants us to clean house, quite literally. All signs will be feeling a desire to organize, declutter, simplify, and start fresh. But beware: Mars in Virgo can bring out our inner perfectionist. Don’t get stuck trying to do everything “right.” Do it with intention. Start where you are, and let progress be the new perfection.

Finally, we wrap the week with the Summer Solstice on June 20th at 10:42 p.m. EST, when the Sun enters Cancer. The longest day of the year brings a moment of pause and celebration. Cancer Season is a time of emotional nourishment, family reunions, and ancestral remembrance. We’re being asked to return home: not just physically, but spiritually. What does safety feel like in your body? What communities make you feel loved? This solstice, let your answers guide your next chapter.

Read your horoscopes for your Sun and Rising signs for the most in-depth forecast.

Aries Sun & Rising:

This week, Aries, the tension between your inner and outer world becomes impossible to ignore. With Jupiter now in Cancer, activating your sector of home, roots, and emotional security, you may feel a deep urge to create more nurturing and stable foundations. But on June 15th, Jupiter squares Saturn in your sign, which is activating your sector of identity, self-worth, and autonomy. It’s a cosmic tug-of-war: your desire to care for or be cared for clashes with your need to assert your independence.

Whether it’s family, roommates, ancestral ties, or even the concept of “home” itself, this transit asks: where are you overextending emotionally, and what boundaries do you need to fortify? Then on the 18th, Jupiter squares Neptune (also in your sign), making it easy to spiral into self-doubt or guilt. You may wonder, “Am I doing enough?” But this square is not here to shame you, it’s here to help you forgive yourself, soften your inner voice, and reimagine what it means to belong.

Luckily, Mars, your planetary ruler, enters Virgo on June 17th, helping you find focus through functionality. This transit activates your sector of health, work, and daily routines. After the ego-saturated drama of Mars in Leo, you’re ready to tune out the noise and return to the rituals that keep you grounded. It’s giving “clean the house, drink the water, mind your business” energy — not out of avoidance, but as an act of self-respect. If you’ve been avoiding a conversation, a doctor’s visit, or a commitment to your body’s needs, now’s the time to create a plan you’ll actually stick to. Start small and stay consistent.

By the time the sun enters Cancer on June 20th, you’ll feel an emotional softening. Cancer Season activates your sector of roots and family even further, making this solstice a turning point in how you relate to care — both giving and receiving it. There’s power in learning to mother or reparent yourself. There’s power in telling your family what you need, or in creating chosen family where your truth is safe. This solstice, come home to yourself.

Taurus Sun & Rising:

Taurus, this week’s astrology hits your soul like a plot twist you felt coming but still weren’t fully prepared for. Jupiter is now in Cancer, activating your communication sector, and on June 15th, it squares Saturn in Aries, which is in your sector of healing, surrender, and the subconscious. This transit may stir up hidden fears or blockages that have lingered unspoken. Maybe a truth you’ve been holding in out of fear of judgment or rejection now wants to be released. Then, Jupiter squares Neptune in Aries on the 18th, making your dreams feel extra vivid or your intuition eerily on point. But be mindful: this isn’t about spiraling into worst-case scenarios or over-explaining yourself to be understood. It’s about trusting that your voice has power, even when it trembles.

When Mars enters Virgo on June 17th, you’ll get a confidence boost in your sector of creativity, romance, and play. If Mars in Leo had you stressing over what others think, Mars in Virgo says: “Cool story, but how do you feel?” Use this transit to reconnect with your inner child. Make art that’s messy and sacred. Say what you mean in love, even if it’s awkward. This Mars transit can help you heal self-doubt that’s kept you playing it safe, especially when it comes to pursuing joy just for joy’s sake.

The solstice arrives June 20th, and Cancer Season officially begins. For you, Taurus, it’s a cosmic green light to express yourself more freely. Let this be a season of softness and connection — with your audience, your friends, your loved ones, your ancestors. You’ve been listening closely to the universe. Now it’s your turn to respond.

Gemini Sun & Rising:

Gemini, this is the week you’ll realize that your worth isn’t up for debate. With Jupiter now in Cancer lighting up your money and self-esteem zone, you’re being asked to slow down and take stock of what (and who) you give your energy to. The squares to Saturn and Neptune in your career sector may feel like a reality check… maybe that gig you thought would take off is dragging, or maybe you’re realizing you’ve outgrown your own expectations. Instead of spiraling or overworking yourself to “fix” everything, ask: what actually feels nourishing right now? Your values are evolving, and so is your relationship to success. Let your worthiness lead the way.

Mars enters Virgo on the 17th, charging up your home and family sector for the next six weeks. You might suddenly feel the urge to deep-clean, redecorate, or set stronger boundaries in your personal space. Try not to project your perfectionism onto the people you live with — this Mars transit is more about finding inner order than forcing outer control. Be patient with what needs to shift slowly.

By the time the solstice hits on June 20th, the Sun joins Jupiter in your sector of values and income, officially kicking off Cancer Season. This is your cosmic green light to stop downplaying what you bring to the table. Get clear on your financial goals, but also your emotional ones. You don’t have to grind to prove your worth — what’s already inside of you is enough.

Cancer Sun & Rising:

Cancer, can you feel that? You’re getting the cosmic memo to vibe and thrive. With Jupiter newly in your sign, your self-worth is bubbling up. But this week’s squares to Saturn and Neptune in your romance and creativity sectors may feel like they’re raining on your parade… maybe you’re second-guessing your latest pitch or doubting if that passion project will land right. Instead of spiraling, breathe into it: these growing pains are expanding your creative integrity. You’re learning that even the most authentic ideas can take time to bloom. This is a week to be radically honest with yourself about where fear of failure or rejection may be holding you back from glowing fully. You don’t have to water yourself down to be accepted. You just have to keep showing up.

Mars enters Virgo on June 17th, activating your communication sector. For the next six weeks, the universe is giving you homework: refine the way you speak to yourself. Catch your inner critic mid-sentence and choose compassion instead. You’ll also be more discerning in how and with whom you share your thoughts. This is your season of building mental discipline, whether that’s journaling, working on a manuscript, or finally sending the email you’ve been avoiding.

As Cancer Season begins on June 20th with the solstice, it’s time to take the throne. You’re entering your solar return with a fresh dose of divine authority. Celebrate the journey you’ve been on and get clear about what kind of story you want to write in this next chapter. You’re not who you were last year. Let that be your power.

Leo Sun & Rising:

Leo, this is the part of your story where you realize your legacy starts with your inner world. Jupiter in Cancer has entered your sector of rest, healing, and closure, urging you to slow way down. But this week’s squares to Saturn and Neptune in Aries — in your sectors of travel and expansion — might have you feeling major FOMO or restlessness. Maybe plans get delayed, or your desire to “do more” clashes with your soul’s craving to simply be. Instead of pushing past your limits, what if you honored your need to unplug and recalibrate? You’re not lazy… you’re integrating. You’re releasing timelines and embracing divine timing.

Meanwhile, Mars makes its shift out of your sign on the 17th and enters Virgo for the next six weeks, activating your money sector. This earthy transit helps ground you in your worth. Financial discipline gets easier when you’re focused on why you’re doing what you do. Set clearer intentions around your hustle. And if you’ve been afraid to raise your rates or launch something that truly reflects your value — now’s the time.

As the solstice arrives on June 20th and Cancer Season begins, your emotional awareness gets supercharged. You may feel more nostalgic than usual, or find yourself reflecting on what (and who) you’re willing to leave behind. The more you create space for spiritual cleansing, the brighter your solar return season will be next month.

Virgo Sun & Rising:

Virgo, this is the week you’ll remember: just because you can do it all doesn’t mean you should. Jupiter in Cancer lights up your community sector, helping you attract aligned collaborators and friends. But this week’s squares to Saturn and Neptune in your intimacy and relationship zones may expose relational patterns that no longer align with you. Are you overextending yourself to be liked or included? Are you being vague about your own needs to keep the peace? Jupiter is reminding you that boundaries are a love language — especially with yourself.

Meanwhile, Mars enters your sign on June 17th, and that’s big news. For the next six weeks, the Universe is putting you front and center. This transit is about embodied action: the version of you who shows up boldly, unapologetically, and with precision. Just don’t let perfectionism paralyze you. Consistent progress over polish, always.

As the week comes to a close, Cancer Season and the June 20th solstice invite you to soften into connection. You’re being asked to lead with your heart, not just your to-do list. Share your wins, celebrate your people, and let yourself be poured into. You’ve got nothing to prove, just everything to be.

Libra Sun & Rising:

Libra, this is the week your inner compass says: pivot. Jupiter in Cancer is elevating your career sector, and big blessings are on their way. But with Jupiter squaring off with Saturn and Neptune squaring in your health and routine zones, the first thing you may feel is tired. These transits are your cosmic red flag: your body is asking for a new strategy. You don’t need to burn out to succeed. In fact, the more you trust your rhythms and rest intentionally, the clearer your path to purpose becomes.

On the 17th, Mars in Virgo begins its six-week journey through your spirituality and subconscious sector. Expect your dreams (both literal and metaphorical) to become more active. You may want to deepen your rituals or spend more time in solitude. This is your chance to rewire your inner beliefs and dismantle limiting self-talk that’s been on loop for too long.

By the time the solstice arrives and Cancer Season begins on June 20th, you’ll be more aware of what’s worth your energy and what’s just a distraction. Give yourself permission to climb your own ladder — not the one society built for you. Your success story is already being written… make sure it has your name on it.

Scorpio Sun & Rising:

Scorpio, this is the week you realize expansion doesn’t always look like more — sometimes it looks like truth. With Jupiter now in Cancer, your sector of wisdom, publishing, and long-term vision is activated for the next 13 months. This week, however, Jupiter squares Saturn and Neptune in Aries, which govern your health, work, and wellness. You may feel torn between a deep desire to pursue big dreams and the sobering realization that your daily habits and energy levels don’t yet support them. Instead of spiraling, use this friction as motivation to redesign your systems. You’re not stuck, you’re being recalibrated.

Your planetary ruler Mars enters Virgo on June 17th and activates your community sector, helping you call in more aligned collaborators and friends these next six weeks. But with Mars in this detail-focused earth sign, you’ll also become much more discerning about who and what gets your time. No more fake support systems or draining group chats… this transit empowers you to say no without guilt.

The week ends with the June 20th solstice and start of Cancer Season, which anchor you in spiritual softness. You’ll find yourself reflecting more deeply on your role in the world and how your voice or story could help others. Whether through writing, mentoring, or traveling somewhere you’ve long dreamed of, let your heart guide you into the second half of the year.

Sagittarius Sun & Rising:

Sagittarius, this is the week you realize your heart has its own timeline, and you’re finally catching up to it. Jupiter in Cancer is activating your sector of intimacy, soulmates, and deep emotional transformation. This can feel exhilarating and unsettling — especially with Jupiter forming tense squares to both Saturn and Neptune in your sector of romance, fate, and creativity. You may feel torn between surrendering to a magnetic connection or playing it safe out of fear of disappointment. Childhood wounds or past heartbreaks may resurface, asking to be acknowledged. But this isn’t a test; it’s a reminder that your heart is wiser now. Let it lead with discernment, not defense.

Mars in Virgo begins a six-week activation of your career and legacy sector starting June 17th. This is your time to sharpen your focus and refine your vision for what long- term success looks like. Don’t get caught up in comparisons. Every little step you take now matters more than you know.

Cancer Season begins on June 20th, activating your sector of depth, merging, and outside resources. You’re being pulled inward this season — into healing, pleasure, and release. Let the solstice mark the shedding of self-sabotage and the welcoming of emotional reciprocity.

Capricorn Sun & Rising:

Capricorn, this is the week you realize commitment is more than showing up… it’s being seen. Jupiter in Cancer is spotlighting your relationship sector, and the squares it forms to Saturn and Neptune in your sector of home and roots might bring up generational wounds or family patterns you’ve outgrown. You may be grappling with where your loyalty lies, with who you’ve been, or with who you’re becoming. If you’re partnered, conversations around safety, space, and emotional labor could arise. If you’re single, this is about breaking free from unconscious scripts about who you should love versus who truly feels like home.

Mars in Virgo enters your travel and exploration sector on June 17th, bringing six weeks of clarity about what lights your fire. You’re craving more meaning right now… not just in your career, but in your everyday experiences. Let curiosity gently guide you.

With the sun entering Cancer on June 20th, relationship energy deepens even further. Whether you’re calling in new love or recommitting to yourself, this solstice is about emotional integrity. No more performing, Capricorn. Focus on cultivating presence.

Aquarius Sun & Rising:

Aquarius, this is the week you realize burnout is not a badge of honor — it’s a sign to pause. Jupiter is in Cancer now, supercharging your sector of health, work, and daily rhythms. But this week, it forms two sharp squares to both Saturn and Neptune in your sector of communication, information, and tech. You might feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of messages, tasks, or mental chatter. It’s time to unplug from the chaos and refocus on the essentials. Don’t believe every critical thought your mind throws at you, especially if it’s rooted in scarcity or urgency. Prioritize your mental peace.

On June 17th, Mars enters Virgo, activating your sector of emotional depth, sex, and transformation. This six-week period invites you to take your power back — not through force, but through strategic boundaries and honest self-inquiry. If it’s not growing you, it’s draining you.

Cancer Season begins on June 20th, encouraging you to build new routines that support your nervous system. This solstice reminds you that caring for your body is spiritual work. Slow it all the way down as the week comes to a close, and be intentional about what you’d like the second half of 2025 to look and feel like.

Pisces Sun & Rising:

Pisces, this is the week you realize that your worth is not up for negotiation, no matter who’s watching. With your ruler Jupiter now in Cancer lighting up your sector of joy, creativity, and romance, you’re being asked to let yourself shine, even when it feels vulnerable. But Jupiter’s squares to Saturn and Neptune in your sector of money, security, and values may stir up insecurities around being “too much” or not enough. You might be reevaluating how you price your work, how you advocate for your needs, or how you speak about your talents. This tension isn’t here to break you — it’s here to help you claim your space louder and prouder.

Mars enters your opposite sign of Virgo on June 17th, sparking six weeks of energy in your relationship sector. You’ll crave more clarity and structure in your partnerships — whether business or personal. It’s a good time to co-create something beautiful, but only if it’s mutual, and if you allow yourself to pace yourself instead of rushing into it.

The solstice on June 20th opens the door to even more heart-centered expression as Cancer Season begins. As the week comes to and end, make room for more play, more softness, more joy, Pisces. You don’t have to earn your happiness — you just have to consistently let it in without trying to make it last forever.

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Zara’s latest arrivals are the kind to make you rethink everything in your summer wardrobe. The silhouettes are fresh but familiar — think classic staples with a twist, like lightweight dresses with sculptural volume, crisp co-ord sets that go from city to escape, and airy separates that wear as well on the plane as they do poolside.

The new summer drop is packed with vacation-ready pieces: gauzy pieces fit for the swampiest days, sleek thong kitten heels, and low-back swimsuits that double as bodysuits when paired with flowy skirts or linen trousers. And if your calendar is filling up with nuptials, stunning summer wedding guest dresses abound in everything from splashy prints to right-now butter yellow.

The best part? These new arrivals don’t demand a full wardrobe overhaul. They’re the kind of effortless upgrades that instantly elevate what you already own, making even a simple tee or pair of denim shorts feel styled with intention. Whether you’re building vacation outfits, refreshing your weekend looks, or just ready to shake things up for summer, consider this your cue to start with Zara’s latest.

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Zara New Arrivals: Vacation Clothing

Summer calls for a few new vacation pieces (even if it’s just for the relaxed mindset). First, they need to be airy — it’s hot, function matters. Second, they should veer just outside your comfort zone to feel fun and playful.

Zara New Arrivals: Matching Sets 

Nothing makes packing (or getting dressed) easier than a good set. These matchy-matchy pieces go from city to escape — and back again — with zero effort.

Zara New Arrivals: Swim

Zara’s swim lineup is serving this season. From Y2K-inspired floral embellishments and bold cut-outs to ultra-low backs and fresh takes on classic stripes, these suits are made for vacay and Instagram (because, duh) — whether you’re poolside or oceanside.

Zara New Arrivals: Shoes

The summer shoe theme this year? Ease. From trendy boat shoes to thong kitten heels and gladiator-style leather sandals, these are the kinds of picks you can happily wear for miles.

Zara New Arrivals: Bags

Light, sleek, and incredibly versatile — you’ll carry Zara’s new-in bags everywhere. From summer workwear to beach-day essentials, they truly go with everything.

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In ancient times, the summer solstice was marked as a period of spiritual arrival for one’s soul. It was a symbolic announcement of one’s light reaching its peak glory, in alignment with the sun arriving at its highest elevation in the sky. This was viewed as a time when people displayed bold passion, were encouraged to be visible, gained immense clarity, and basked in pure joy.

The summer solstice, which occurs on June 21, doesn’t just announce the arrival of the summer; it announces the arrival and liberation of your own free spirit after months of hibernating in the winter’s cold. It is a portal that encourages you to consider: How am I dimming my own light and what can I do to bring more of it out into the world?

The tarotscopes I write aren’t about vague predictions. These channeled messages are crafted to help you course-correct where needed, get you to tap into the momentum that’s already building beneath, and align you to your highest self.

Dive into your sign’s tarotscopes or read your moon, rising, and venus signs for additional direction. Use these summer solstice scopes to conjure your most magnificent life.

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Over the last seven years on Summer House, the reality TV star Paige DeSorbo has become known for her distinctive fashion sense, quick-witted one-liners… and her love of the bed. Following DeSorbo’s departure from the Bravo show, which she announced in an Instagram Story post on Thursday, the host of the Giggly Squad podcast (which she runs with former castmate Hannah Berner) is not planning on changing her ways.

“It’s such a bittersweet feeling because I am truly so grateful to Summer House,” DeSorbo tells Refinery29. “It sounds so cliche, but I’m so excited to spend more time with my family this summer, and not have a schedule, and wake up late, and not worry that anyone’s mad at me that I’m still in bed.”

Now, more than ever before, she has a reason to stay horizontal: On June 10, DeSorbo is launching her loungewear brand Daphne.

Even after a sold-out Radio City Music Hall Giggly Squad tour and How to Giggle: A Guide to Taking Life Less Seriously becoming a New York Times best-selling book, DeSorbo calls the 12-piece sleepwear label, which she started designing a year and a half ago, the “peak” of 2025 for her: “Coming out with a clothing line has been something I’ve wanted since I was like five years old.” Created in partnership with Concept Brands and named after her beloved cat — “she’s our president, CEO, and founder, and she has mandatory naps during the day, and we love her for that” — Daphne (the brand) is made up of sleep-to-street pieces like matching sets, shirting, and bottoms ranging from poplin pants to shorts.

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“I got a lot of inspo from pajamas from my childhood. I had this one pair of pajama pants for like 15 years, and they ended up becoming capri pants. And so we came out with a capri pant situation,” says DeSorbo. “There are so many times where I have pajamas on and I’m like, ‘I’m hot, but I don’t want to wear like a short short. I want a comfortable long short, but like I don’t want to look like a cobbler’s apprentice.’”

Some of the other pieces from the line, which starts from $58 and goes to $230, include a sleeveless top with ties on the side that pairs back with the poplin pants — “I had a top like that when I was younger, and I just wore it all summer” — and a thigh-grazing T-shirt named “Hannah” in an homage to Berner who during COVID-19 pandemic, according to DeSorbo, would “wear the same T-shirt every single day.”

“I was like, ‘We’re all going through a time, it’s fine,’ but I just started thinking about how, when you get one really good T-shirt, that’s all you want to wear. I spray tan a lot, so my spray tan T-shirt is very important to me. And I also just love wearing a big T-shirt and not having to put pants on. And I like a getting-ready T-shirt. I like a morning T-shirt. Maybe you’re going out to the pool, and you’re not trying to put a cover-up on, and you’re just like, ‘I need a T-shirt,’” DeSorbo says. “Of course, we wanted to make our pajamas cute and like you can wear them out, but a true bed rotter knows: It doesn’t matter what you’re wearing as long as you’re comfortable.’”

DeSorbo looked to her own past experiences with loungewear and closet needs when designing the collection. “After going to the Hamptons for so many summers, I was thinking about pajamas in the summer and going and staying at someone else’s house,” she says. “I wanted loungewear and pajamas that were functional for sleeping obviously, but also, if you woke up late and you had to go to the kitchen, you looked presentable.” That said, she also kept her community at the forefront of her mind. “Hannah and I are so connected to the Gigglers. It truly does feel like we started this like sorority-slash-cult [laughs], so when I was designing and coming up with Daphne, it was for them. Every piece we came up with, I was like, ‘But will the Gigglers wear this, and where are they wearing it, where are they going?’ So I was really creating a story for them,” she says. “The line is for them.”

Though DeSorbo would love to see it go beyond her fandom: “If I saw Victoria Beckham out in the poplin pink pant with a little kitten heel just like doing whatever she’s doing in London, I think I would pass away.”

While the initial drop is a tight edit — “I was like, ‘If it’s not exactly what I want, we can’t put it out’” — DeSorbo is looking at future Daphne offerings that could even include SKUs outside of the loungewear space. “I see us having more options or different clothing things, but, for right now, I think the loungewear is perfect for me,” she says. “For the fall, I want to get more cozy, comfy sets.”

In addition to embracing Daphne, those who are currently mourning DeSorbo’s departure from Summer House should take solace in the fact that she is not leaving without spreading the gospel of bed rot, following a season that included a “Snoozefest” party and a bed-inspired Reunion set. “Years ago, I could never understand people hating on the bed. It still hasn’t clicked in my brain. Nothing bad has ever happened to me whilst lying in my bed. So I’m happy people are catching on. I can’t believe it took so long.”

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In our series Salary Stories, women with long-term career experience open up about the most intimate details of their jobs: compensation. It’s an honest look at how real people navigate the complicated world of negotiating, raises, promotions and job loss, with the hope it will give young people more insight into how to advocate for themselves — and maybe take a few risks along the way.

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Age: 30
Location: New York City
Current industry and job title: Product manager, tech
Current salary: $360,000
Number of years employed since school or university: 10
Starting salary: $65,000
Biggest salary drop: n/a
Biggest salary jump: $154,000 to $272,000 in 2022.

Biggest negotiation regret: After my first job out of college, I received an offer at a company I interviewed for. When the recruiter asked for my compensation range, I stumbled and came up with a number. I wish I researched more on compensation and what the industry was offering for applicants like me. I’ve since learned to always come prepared with the numbers.

Best salary advice: Never share what your current salary is with a recruiter. Have them share the compensation ranges first. I know this may be daunting to hold off but be patient and they will eventually share a range! Having them share their cards first puts you at an advantage to negotiate for more.

First Job: Consultant

Year: 2015
Salary: $65,000

My university has an annual career fair where recruiters from all industries came to recruit and interview students. The more popular and competitive roles out of university are what we called the ABCs: Accounting, Banking, and Consulting. I learned earlier that I didn’t want to go into accounting or banking, so I interviewed for many consulting companies and the company I ended up accepting seemed most aligned to my values and the most welcoming. Of course, it was helpful that the partner at the firm was an alum at my university. From my initial job search for a full time offer to landing this offer took me about two and a half months.

There was little to no negotiation with my offer as this was the “typical” pay for someone coming out of college going into consulting. I felt okay with this salary because I was able to have a job lined up right after I graduated to help me pay off my $20,000 school loans. I was grateful.

Promotion: Senior Consultant

Year: 2017
Salary: $73,000

This was a small raise and this job title was the typical route for a high performing consultant but I was aware that other companies were compensating higher. I knew I wasn’t interested in consulting long term, so I started my job hunt.

I asked if there was any flexibility with increasing my raise because I was shocked with how low my raise was for my promotion. I knew it was below market value through friends and my own research. I knew I had to find a new role at a company that respected me and was invested in my growth.

Job Change: Risk Analyst

Year: 2018
Salary: $125,000

After some research, I knew I wanted to break into tech. This decision came easily since I was born and raised in San Francisco during the tech boom and it was known that tech salaries were, on average, higher than any other industry.

My experience was relatively transferrable from my consulting role because my consulting role specialized in calculating risk for clients. 
When the recruiter first asked my compensation needs and financial goals, I gave a number of $110,000 without any basis or research. He was more than happy with that number and so I already knew I could have asked for more. I was provided a base of $110,000 and some stocks that came out to a total compensation of $125,000 for the year.

Now that I am more experienced with negotiation, in hindsight, I wish I did not state the number first and had the recruiter share the compensation range for this role and take on the conversation from there. At the time, when I started, I did feel the salary and benefits with working in tech (i.e. meals, snacks, flexibility) was worth the workload and it was the start of my career in tech.

Job Change: Senior Product Operations Manager

Year: 2021
Salary: $154,000

I was very burnt out and unhappy at my previous company. I felt my voice wasn’t being heard and that the team I was part of were not receptive to my demands to take on the next level of work for overall career development. Additionally, with the pandemic, I was working 70+ hours a week and not getting recognized for the work I led, including helping lead an acquisition. I moved to New York City during this time so I wanted to look for a position that would allow me to work in New York City permanently.

I applied to companies that were smaller in size to my current company mainly because I wanted to be able to do everything and make a real impact on my team. I applied and interviewed for a few positions and eventually found this smaller tech company. I made sure to research compensation for this role across multiple companies.

I asked the recruiter first what the compensation range for this role and took the negotiation on from there. As part of the interview process, I had to put together a presentation together for the hiring manager and several other members of the team. I believe I did well because I negotiated for a senior title and got the pay associated with that title. I was very happy with my negotiation. Months of researching the art of negotiation paid off!

Job Change: Senior Product Operations Manager

Year: 2022
Salary: $272,000

There were mass layoffs that happened with the company I joined in 2021. I was not impacted but I saw the trend and knew that I had to find a more stable company to work at. During this time, the job market was doing well and it seemed like every major tech company was hiring. I used this (and my increased confidence from job hunting) to my advantage and applied to as many companies as possible. I was very clear to the recruiters about my financial goals. If the company could not offer my desired compensation, I respectfully declined to proceed. I knew I would not be happy in the long run if I worked at a company where I was not being paid above market value.

I started approaching this job hunt and negotiation as a game because there was a hiring boom. My goal was to receive as many high paying offers from top tech companies as possible and leverage it when negotiations happened. It was definitely a stressful time and I didn’t sleep much but I knew the stress would be short-lived. I eventually received five offers from different companies and used that to negotiate my current salary with the company I was most interested in joining. The five formal offers all came within two weeks. I was waiting for the offer from the last company I interviewed for and then started negotiating with that company with my offers. It took about two weeks to finish negotiating and sign the contract.

This job search time period was a lot shorter but more time consuming than my prior job hunts. I was so proud and grateful for where I got.

Job Change: Product Manager

Year: 2025
Salary: $360, 000

Going into product management was always in the back of my mind since I started my tech career. I connected with product managers within the same company I was at to understand the process of switching to that role. I did my product operations manager role well and dabbled in a product management capacity when my product manager partner got laid off and there was no PM scoped to that product area.

I reached out to the group PM who owns that scope and told her I want to go into that instead. She gave me a few exercises to evaluate whether I had what it took to be a PM before deciding to put me up for the official interview process whenever a role opened up on the team. From when I started being serious about going into this to going through the interview process took exactly one year. I am grateful for the person who decided to take a chance on me.

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