This morning we wake up under an
umbrella of tension created by our First Quarter Moon which pits a
Libra Moon against a Cancer Sun by square at 2 degrees 38 minutes
Cardinal (7:04 AM). This occurs about a half an hour after Chiron
stations retrograde at 21 Pisces 33. Our wounded healer's energy is
strong these days as he has been preparing to switch direction. Now,
he will wobble backward for awhile.
Then, at 9:34 AM, Mars shifts into
Cancer bringing a new vibe to duty and motivation. Mars in Cancer is
motivated to act according to the emotional body. Meaning, motivation
and ambition can change with your mood. This placement can also bring
anger and conflictual emotions to the home front. However, Mars in
Cancer can also be used in defense of the home. It took me a while to
figure that one out. My husband and I have composite Mars in Cancer
involved in a massive Cardinal Cross that includes our composite
Sun/Venus in Libra, Chiron/Moon in Aries and Jupiter/NN in Capricorn.
In the beginning of our relationship, we fought quite a bit. After
looking at our composite and after trying to wrangle this Cross for
some time, I discovered that not only could Mars in Cancer cause
attacks or fights on the home front. But, it could also be used to
defend and support the home and the relationship from attack even if
that home needed to be protected from ourselves from time to time.
That realization changed the dynamic significantly. It became the
responsibility of each of us to learn how to deal with our anger and
frustration appropriately in order to defend this third entity (our
relationship/home) that we had created together. It was our choice.
We could fight over what we individually felt was important
(Mars/Venus) and continually wound the relationship (Chiron/Moon) and
one another, or we could strive to do the right thing (Mars/Jupiter)
and defend our shelter (Mars in Cancer) even if it meant dealing with
ourselves (Sun) on an individual level first and subsequently foster
healing (Moon/Chiron). A mutual agreement to swing the dynamic of the
energy created between the two of us (along with the mutual
motivation to save the relationship instead of sink it) is probably
what saved our marriage. The message was THAT clear. The change it
caused in perspective worked like flipping a switch in regard to how
this energy manifested.
That being said, Mars is involved
in this First Quarter Moon by square to the Moon itself. There could
be arguments and disagreements that brew internally...between family
members and within relationships. While it's easy to direct our anger
at the other, if the relationship with these folks is important, then
we should deal with our anger appropriately and instead of shooting
Mars energy into the relationship, direct it outward in defense. Even
if those defensive efforts are used to hold ourselves at bay until we
can appropriately address whatever the situation may be. You can
circle the wagons, but if there is fighting within the ranks, your
defensive measures are weakened and the “boundary” of your
relationship becomes weakened and open to attack not only from the
inside but also from the outside.
Assessment of power within the dynamic
of relationships (be they work relationships, those within family
units or those between 2 or more people) is about to become a growing
“thing”. Our Full Moon on July 1 falls conspicuously close to
Pluto Rx. The Sun perfects in opposition to Pluto officially on July
5. Then, Mars repeats this opposition to Pluto Rx on July 15 while
the Moon is in Cancer also opposing Pluto. Mercury ALSO opposes Pluto
on the same day---which, by the way, is also the day of our New Moon
in Cancer. So as this energy ingresses into Cancer, it begins to boil
under the heat of Pluto and Mars. It says, “It's time to stop
pointing fingers of blame and, instead, be accountable for our role
in whatever the problem is. Then, come together in an effort to solve
said problem instead of fighting over its cause.” Or, blow the
whole thing to smithereens. In some instances, it may be a good idea
to blow the relationship to bits. But, if the relationship is worth
saving, you may want to remind yourself of the defensive measures
that Mars in Cancer is capable of.
At any rate, that's what is coming down
the pike. The energy connected with the Full Moon in a week begins
increasing in intensity from here. The heat is placed under our
kettle today and it will be at a full rolling boil by the Full Moon.
Then, we are given a chance to begin again under the New Moon in
Cancer. How that new beginning is fostered and the circumstances that
we find ourselves in at that time is largely dependent upon how we
deal with ourselves on the way there.
Today, though, the energy is rather
crunchy pitting elements of Cancer (home, family, emotions) against
the elements of Libra (relationships, partnerships, the “other”).
The assessment of worth within these elements begins and we are
pushed to respond with either anger or defensive measures. In the
process, folks may be on edge due the tension within the core
relationships of their lives. So keep that in mind while interacting
with folks with public. Meanwhile, assess your own relationships and
decide what is worth saving versus what needs to change or be
released. Is it time to stand your individual ground? Or is it time
to lay down your self-defensive measures and come together in an
effort to save the connection? That's entirely up to you.
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