There is a lot to celebrate in June. This is a list of pretty much everything that goes on during the sixth month of the year. Many of these dates change from year to year. The days that change are marked with this » symbol.
June Lore and General Info
Astronomical Events
- June 10 » Annual Solar Eclipse
- June 10 » New Moon
- June 21: Summer Solstice
- June 24 » Full Moon – Honey Moon, Supermoon
Astrological Events
Depending on which astrological system you adhere to, these are the signs that show up in June of 2021. Be aware that some of these dates will vary from year to year. Unlike the Sun signs which might just shift by 1 or 2 days, the dates of the various Moon signs will vary widely from year to year. The same holds true for the Chinese Zodiac. The Celtic Tree Signs are based on an arbitrary system and stay the same from year to year.
Western Astrology
The June Sun begins in Gemini and finishes up in Cancer:
- May 20 thru Jun 21 » Sun in Gemini
- Jun 21 thru Jul 22 » Sun in Cancer
The moon cycles through the signs as follows:
- May 30 – Jun 1 » Moon in Aquarius
- Jun 1 – Jun 3 » Moon in Pisces
- Jun 3 – Jun 6 » Moon in Aries
- Jun 6 – Jun 8 » Moon in Taurus
- Jun 8 – Jun 11 » Moon in Gemini
- Jun 11 – Jun 13 » Moon in Cancer
- Jun 13 – Jun 16 » Moon in Leo
- Jun 16 – Jun 18 » Moon in Virgo
- Jun 18 – Jun 20 » Moon in Libra
- Jun 20 – Jun 22 » Moon in Scorpio
- Jun 22 – Jun 24 » Moon in Sagittarius
- Jun 24 – Jun 26 » Moon in Capricorn
- Jun 26 – Jun 28 » Moon in Aquarius
- Jun 28 – Jul 1 » Moon in Pisces
You will notice that the Moon might begin the day in one sign and by the end of the day may have moved into another sign, so timing matters if you are wanting to be precise.
The Celtic Tree Signs in June:
- May 13 to Jun 9: Hawthorn Tree Month
- Jun 10 to Jul 7: Oak Tree Month
- Jun 21 (Summer Solstice): Day of the Heather
The Alternative Celtic Zodiac is as follows:
- Hornbeam: May 31 – Jun 10
- Aspen: Jun 11 – Jun 20
- Birch: Jun 21 (Summer Solstice)
- Apple: Jun 22 – Jul 2
The Chinese Calendar and Zodiac
We are currently in the year of the Ox (sometimes referred to as the Cow). Each Month is also assigned a specific animal. Here’s what shows up in June 2021.
- Snake: May 5 – Jun 4 (Chinese Zodiac – Stem Branch Calendar)
- Snake: May 12 – Jun 9 (Lunar Calendar – 4th Month)
- Horse: Jun 5 – Jul 6 (Chinese Zodiac – Stem Branch Calendar)
- Horse: Jun 10 – Jul 9 (Lunar Calendar – 5th Lunar Month)
Note: The traditional Chinese Astrology birth chart is built by the Chinese Stem Branch Calendar, not the Chinese Lunar Calendar, which I think is really confusing. Because of a difference in time zones, the lunar months will have different pattern between China and the USA.
Lucky and Unlucky Days
You might want to plan moving, traveling, major purchases, court dates, and weddings around these dates, avoiding the unlucky days and utilizing the lucky ones.
- These are the lucky days in June:
10, 11, 15, 22 and 25. - These are the unlucky days in June:
1, 5, 6, 9, 12, 16, 17, 18 and 24.
Fatal Days
The tenth a pallid visage shows,
No faith nor truth the fifteenth knows.
Holidays and Holy Days
Many of the holidays begin on the eve of the night before and end on the eve of the day of. It’s also important to remember that the dates of archaic festivals and feast days may vary widely depending on the source.
June 1
- 1: The Festival of Carna – the Roman goddess of bodily organs.
- 1 thru 2: Festival of Juno
June 3
- 3: The Festival of Bellona – the Roman goddess of war.
- 3: Pharmakos
- 3: Vat Purnima
June 4
- 4: The Rosalia
- 4 » Dakini Day (Tibetan)
June 5
- 5: World Environment Day
- 5 » Day of Ekadashi (Hindu)
June 6
June 9
- 9: Festival of Vesta – the Roman goddess of the hearth.
- 9 » Night of Hekate Suppers
June 11
- 11: King Kamehameha Day
- 11: Festival of Mater Matuta – old Italian goddess of the dawn.
- 11: Holiday of the Happy Gnomes
- 11 » The Noumenia
June 12
- 12: Zeus’ Day
- 12 » Celebrating The Agathos Daimon
June 14
- 14 » Dragon Boat Festival (see also Boat Blessing April 26)
- 14: Vidar’s Day
- 14: Birthday of the Muse
- 14: Flag Day
June 16
June 17
- 17: Ludi Piscatari
June 19
- 19: Never Again Day
- 19: Emancipation Day
- 19 » Bawming of the Thorn
June 20
- 20: Bald Eagle Day
- 20: Corpus Christi
- 20 » Fathers Day
- 20 and 21 » Hemis Festival – dates vary
June 21
- 21 » Day of Ekadashi (Hindu)
- 21: Litha
- 21: Yule (Southern Hemisphere)
June 23
- 23: Rousalii
- 23: Midsummer’s Eve also St John’s Eve
June 24
- 24: Feast of the Dews
- 24: Sânziene – A Romanian Midsummer Festival
- 24: Midsummer
- 24: Inti Raymi, Peruvian Festival of the Sun
- 24: Bonfires of St John
- 24: The Festival of Fata – the Roman goddesses of fate and chance.
- 24: World UFO Day (sometimes celebrated on July 2)
June 27
June 28
- 28: Vidovdan
June 29
Saint Days
There is a surprising amount of magick associated with Saint days This is a very short list of the Saint days in June, there are many many more. As time goes by I may end up listing them all, but for now, this is what I have.
- 2: St Erasmus of Formia’s Day
- 9: St. Columba of Iona
- 15: Saint Vladimir’s Day
- 15 or 28: Saint Vitus Day
- 24: Saint John’s Day
- 29: Feast Day of Saint Peter and Saint Paul
Recipes For June
- Midsummer Ritual Mead – Litha, Midsummer, the Summer Solstice
Links to many more seasonal recipes, including recipes for new and full moon ceremonies, ancient Greek and Roman holidays, Asian festivals and etc. can be found on our Seasonal Recipes page.
Notes:
Any June lore, almanac, astrological, and celebration dates that have been shared after this post was published can be found by searching the June posts to see what’s new.
A lot of work went into this post. It was compiled from various sources by Shirley Twofeathers for The Pagan Calendar, you may repost and share without karmic repercussions, but only if you give me credit and a link back to this website. Blessed be.
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