Man, sit down because I've got a combo of news that'll make you not know where to look first. On June 9, 2026, Venus and Jupiter make a conjunction in Cancer – meaning they bring a warm and protective atmosphere, just what you need after a week where Mioara kept telling me I don't take care of my soul. But, bro, watch out: the next day, on June 10, Mercury goes into a square with Saturn. That means serious talks and mental fatigue. Me, when I hear 'square,' I think of my mother-in-law, Veta, when she comes with bags from the countryside and gives me pickles with life lessons. Astrologers say don't make big decisions until the energy clears up. Seriously, it's like that meeting with the guys at Fane's terrace when we argue about politics and then drink a beer to make up.
That Venus-Jupiter conjunction in Cancer favors emotional connections, meaning it urges you to feed your soul. That's how I feel when Mioara makes sarmale, even though she says we don't have money for meat. On June 13, Venus enters Leo and then we can reconnect with our inner child – Brian, for example, says he's the inner child and wants a new iPhone because 'daddy, everyone has one.' But the Mercury-Saturn square on June 10 can create emotional distance and criticism from loved ones. That's what happens to me when Mioara calls me a 'loser' after I lose on bets. Experts – meaning those who aren't Mioara – say don't isolate yourself, but set healthy boundaries and listen without trying to fix things immediately. Come on, that's impossible; when I hear a problem, I want to solve it with a beer and a 'come on, it'll pass.'
This week, tensions related to family or partners can surface. The important thing is to protect our energy, but without abandoning loved ones. Postponing major decisions and self-care are essential – so today I won't argue with Mioara over the bill; better go to Fane's and drink a beer to calm down. If someone is too critical, best not to react impulsively, but offer support only when asked. Meaning, if Mioara scolds me, I shut up and wait for her anger to pass, then tell her 'girl, let's make peace.'
Meanwhile, in Oradea – yes, the model city of Bolojan – RER Vest and Oradea City Hall are running a campaign to collect bulky and hazardous waste until June 19. Residents can schedule home pickup at 0751-306.526, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM. They collect furniture, mattresses, hazardous waste like paints, batteries, solvents, and pesticides. I say it's a good idea, because in my neighborhood Berceni, neighbor Nea Gheorghe keeps throwing mattresses on the stairs. The Sector 4 city hall should do something like this too, not just Oradea; we're not dumber.
Now, let's move to something lighter, because we've gotten too heavy. At Chefi la cuțite – The Future Has Taste, the June 8 episode was the last battle before the semifinal. The kids cooked with chosen ingredients from the pantry, each ingredient forbidden to the other teams. Chef Sautner tried to signal his contestant but was caught by Irina Fodor, and the consequence was that an opposing contestant chose wasabi for the pink team. In the end, Chef Ștefan Popescu's blue team won, and the first semifinalists are Roberta, Tudor, and Nixo. Caesar, from the green team, amused everyone when, during the individual dessert challenge, he ran to the pantry to make himself a ham and baguette sandwich, explaining he needed energy. Now that's a kid, bro! And my Brian, when he does homework, he does the same – runs to the fridge to make a sandwich. I can just see him.
Anyway, I'm going to tell Mioara that the zodiac says to feed our soul; maybe she'll make sarmale before Christmas.
