Welcome back stargazers.
The week begins under a bright waning moon over northern Nevada, with the light of last weekend’s full moon still lingering across the Sierra and the high desert. The moon will shrink through the week, moving toward its third-quarter phase just after this forecast period, on Monday, June 8. That makes this a better week for reflection than for rushing: what was full is now beginning to release.
After sunset, Venus and Jupiter remain the easiest planets to spot in the western sky, with Mercury lower and harder to see near the horizon. Before sunrise, Saturn and Mars are visible in the eastern sky, though Mars stays low as dawn approaches.
Aries
You may feel ready to push ahead, but the waning moon asks for patience. Not every problem needs to be met head-on. Take the trail at a steady pace this week, and save your strength for the climb that actually matters.
Taurus
This is a good week to sort out what is useful and what is only taking up room. Whether you are cleaning a closet, checking your budget or reconsidering a commitment, trust the practical voice in your head. It knows the difference between fool’s gold and the real thing.
Gemini
Venus and Jupiter in the evening sky give your words extra reach. Use that carefully. A conversation this week could smooth over old tension, but only if you speak plainly instead of trying to charm your way around the truth.
Cancer
The waning moon may bring up home, family or memory in a stronger way than expected. Do not make every feeling into a verdict. Let things move through you the way the Carson River moves through the valley: steadily, without asking permission.
Leo
You may not need as much attention this week as you think. There is strength in being seen clearly without trying so hard to control the view. Let your presence be more like a Sierra ridgeline at dusk: quiet, unmistakable and enough.
Virgo
This week favors order, but not perfection. Handle the tasks that have been nagging at you, especially the small ones that affect everything else. A tightened plan, a returned call or a repaired loose end may do more for your mood than any grand gesture.
Libra
Relationships may feel a little more honest under the fading moonlight. That can be uncomfortable, but it is useful. If something is uneven, say so with care. Balance is not found by pretending the wagon is not leaning.
Scorpio
You may be tempted to dig deep this week, especially into old worries or unanswered questions. Be selective. Some places are worth panning for gold; others are only mud. Do not confuse intensity with importance.
Sagittarius
Your restless side needs room, but it also needs direction. A hike, a drive through the hills, a new plan or even a different routine could help you feel less boxed in. Just make sure you are moving toward something, not only away from discomfort.
Capricorn
Practical matters need attention, especially money, work and shared responsibilities. This is not the week to leave things vague. Count what needs counting, check the map before you lose service and deal with the boring details before they become expensive ones.
Aquarius
You may want company, but not too much closeness. Choose the people who let you breathe. A good conversation around a campfire, a walk with one trusted person or a quiet evening under the planets may suit you better than a crowded room.
Pisces
The bright moon at the start of the week may leave you feeling exposed or overstimulated. Keep your days simple where you can. Water, rest, food, music, a walk near Washoe Lake or just a little silence may help you return to yourself.
Stargazer’s note
Northern Nevada skywatchers should look west after sunset for Venus and Jupiter, which will continue drawing closer ahead of their June 9 conjunction. Mercury is lower in the same part of the sky and will be harder to catch without a clear western horizon. For early risers, Saturn and Mars are visible before dawn in the east. The moon remains bright early in the week, so deep-sky viewing will be limited, but the softer moonlight should still make for strong evening views over the Sierra, Washoe Valley and the open desert.
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