Our 2nd New Moon in Cancer
this year opens her cycle on July 20 at 1:34 PM EST at 28 degrees of
Cancer. This is our first lunation in quite some time that is not an
eclipse. Both of our luminaries hold tightly in opposition to Saturn
Rx at 28 Capricorn who likely brings a strong dose of reality with
him. Yet he also packs energy that can be used for strengthening
healthy emotional boundary, assistance in grounding and backbone.
However, there is certainly a feeling of being unable to escape from
feelings of personal accountability. As with any opposition,
balancing of the energies at hand are necessary. Across the
Cancer/Capricorn axis the balance is found in an ability to maintain
empathy within leadership initiatives as well as learning to apply
intuitive information toward long term goals.
Harsh aspects from Saturn are not easy
energies, though. In harsh aspect to the Moon, feelings of
loneliness, despair or depression are pretty common. Plus, by the
time the Moon meets the Sun, she will have already had a long journey
through the sign of Cancer which began on 7/18 including squares to
Mars, Chiron and Lilith in Aries, as well as Juno in Libra. Before
sunrise on Monday, she opposes Jupiter and Pluto. She is Void shortly
after the New Moon perfects at 1:56 PM. She enters the sign of Leo at
4:17 PM EST
Sabian For 29 Cancer by
Dane Rudhyar
A GREEK MUSE WEIGHING NEW-BORN TWINS
IN GOLDEN SCALES.
KEYNOTE: The intuitive weighing
of alternatives. This symbol seems to show that the “return to
nature” pictured in the preceding symbol is only one of two
possibilities. Somehow the repolarization of consciousness and life
activities implied by that symbol may be more a dream or ideal than a
practical reality. In any case, at this stage in the process of
individualization two ways are open. The individual person may
hesitate before making his decision. His “intuition” (the Muse)
is able to show him what the choice is. Perhaps there can be a way of
combining the two alternatives. But, as the next symbol implies, the
one which in the end has the greatest appeal may not be the “nature”
way. The fourth stage of this sequence of symbols reveals to us the
pro and con operation of the mind when faced with a vital decision.
Because it is the “Muse” that is doing the weighing, it is
apparent that forces deeper or higher than the intellect are actually
at work — the intuitive mind, or what Jung calls the “anima,”
i.e. the psychic function which relates ego-consciousness to the
collective Unconscious. What we see happening, at the very threshold
of a new cycle, is an INNER PRESENTATION OF ALTERNATIVES.
Chandra by Elias
Lonsdale
A large school of baby
fish swimming in a group.
You spawn fertile variations on an
archetypal theme. These surround and envelop you. Saturated with your
own creations; afloat in a multitime warp. It is all old stuff,
backed up too far, too long. And so the familiarity smothers, the
closeness renders insensible. You are just about consumed by myriad
pasts streaming through. And the only possibility is to acknowledge
how fed up you are with yourself, and to open to fresh facets with no
expectations, no assumptions, no programs, nothing but the living
moment.
The symbols of this lunation echo of
the Moon's long journey through Cancer as well as the influence of
the sign itself by mentioning matters of memory, intuition and
babies. These symbols also reflect the Moon's fatigue by the time the
New cycle finally begins. As a result we too may experience matters
of our personal history whose script has been overworn. There is
plenty we are ready to be free of but the processing of the past and
the reality that feels as if it threatens to crush our of the future
must be experienced before we are able to discern the best direction
for ourselves moving forward.
The path beyond this Moon brings us out
of the Cancerian seas and into the bright Sunshine of Leo. Mars
continues forward in Aries entering his retrograde shadow at the end
of the month as Mercury and Venus step out of their retrograde
shadows and begin to travel fresh ground. All personal planets move
forward for now.
Mars will not turn retrograde until
September. So it will be helpful to remember that the actions we take
after he enters his shadow at the end of the month may be revisited
or may include initiatives that are meant to take place over a long
period of time instead of finished quickly as Mars in Aries would
prefer. There likely aren't many ways forward that include swift
progress. We may find it necessary to experiment, employ trial and
error or even practice/develop new skills before they are applied.
That doesn't mean that progress cannot
be made. Just that the pavers on our road ahead have yet to be laid.
We are called to allow ourselves to step away from past methods,
relinquish our grasp of old tools/methods and to bravely forge
forward into untamed amd uncharted woods.
The first quarter Moon of this lunar
cycle created between the signs of Leo (Sum) and Scorpio (Moon)
coincides with the 2nd of 3 Jupiter/Neptune sextiles
(7/27). Venus in Gemini will square Neptune and Mars will square
Mercury on this same day. The first Jupiter/Neptune sextile occurred
on January 20 with the final in the series awaiting us on Oct. 12. To
read the symbols associated with this triad of sextiles click here.
Our halfway point in this cycle is marked by the Full Moon in
Aquarius on August 3 following Mercury in Cancer's opposition with
Pluto (8/1) and the Sun's opening square with Uranus in Taurus (8/2).
There is assured pressure followed by feelings of destabilization on
the lead up to that Full Moon. As the cycle has barely begun to wane,
Mercury in Cancer opposes Saturn (8/3) before he leaves the sign of
Cancer for Leo on 8/4. Mars in Aries find Jupiter in Capricorn by
square on 8/4, as well. Venus finally leaves the sign of Gemini to
enter Cancer on 8/7. Finally, the Last Quarter Moon of this cycle
(8/11) immediately follows Mercury in Leo's square to Uranus in
Taurus as he quivers in his Rx station. Uranus will officially turn
retrograde on 8/15 while Venus in Cancer squares Chiron in Aries on
8/16. Mars in Aries squares Pluto a few days prior on 8/13. Finally,
Mercury joins the Sun by conjunction on 8/17 before the next lunar
cycle opens on 8/18 under the New Moon in Leo as Venus in Cancer
holds in sextile to Uranus in Taurus.
The aspects from Mars, Mercury and
Venus to some our major planets in the sky advises that on our trek
through undiscovered ground we likely meet with challenges on
personal levels. Everyone's voyage is of course cloaked by global
happenings but there is much that also occurs ranking quite high on
the scale of relevance on individual levels. Meaning, experiences
within those global or communal happenings can differ greatly from
person to person. There is not one answer for the challenges incurred
that suits everyone. We are each tasked with marking our own path
forward into this journey that introduces new territory.
Our guide for the Monday's New Moon in
Cancer is the Fool. This further advises us that we are likely going
to be encountering things undiscovered. The Fool's advice encourages
us to travel lightly. So, during the last few hours of dark Moon, we
are encouraged to release as much as we can before embarking on the
New Moon's journey. The Fool is filled with enthusiasm about the
potential experiences that may await him. But, we are discouraged
from running haphazardly ahead. Again, this is territory is unknown.
Rushing may cause us to miss treasures that could be of use to us in
this new territory or bring us quickly face to face with unforeseen
dangers. We are encouraged to slowly inspect and get to know this new
land while remaining wary of the fact that since we have never been
here before we need to keep our eyes open and our steps mindful due
the potential of the unexpected.
The Fool advises of change. Uncertainty
and fear could be common when in foreign territory yet we are
encouraged to keep our eyes forward. There is no turning back.
The Fool and the North Node in Gemini
both encourage our willingness to be flexible and open to learning
new things. We can no longer rely on what we know because that may or
may not be applicable in this new land. However, we can take the
wisdom of past experience to help us navigate. In that, a sharp
understanding of the language of our own intuition as well as an
innate sense of direction can become wonderful guides. This is new
for everyone. So, it may not be a good idea to listen or follow those
who loudly proclaim they know everything about it already. As a
matter of fact, the Fool, with the exception of his loyal pup,
travels alone. Accountable for his own survival and provision. Yet,
his enthusiasm remains because he knows that when things are the most
uncertain within the flux of change that it opens doors to a myriad
of possibilities. New territory can make what was impossible in known
lands miraculously viable. But, we've got to be willing to experiment
with newly discovered elements and be brave enough to do things in a
way that have yet to be tried. That can mean that first attempts can
fail. Yet failure should not discourage us from continuing on in our
trek. Learning what we can from the failed attempt can lead us toward
discovery of techniques and methods unimagined. Either way, we are
not advised to stay still or to deny that we have plenty to learn.
The Fool is generally a light energy.
He does resonate with the energy of Uranus, though, which always has
the potential to bring a sense of anxiety with it. Plus, there could
be releases of adrenaline or excitement that may tempt us to move
forward too quickly. We are advised to ground out the excess of these
energies so that we can meet new challenges mindfully instead of
allowing ourselves to be catalyzed into careless action. And, even if
we are on our own, that doesn't mean that there are no consequences
for actions taken with ill intent. Our conscious is also our guide
advising us to not to exploit or spoil the new ground nor take
advantage of any its current inhabitants. Sometimes we will just be
passing through and it will be important for us to be respectful of
the ground we are traveling upon as well as accountable for the
footprints we leave behind.
Prior to launching our scouting
adventure, we are also encouraged to ensure that we are prepared with
basic supplies. We don't know how long the journey will take or what
it is we may encounter. We do not know what sustenance or dangers the
new land may offer. So, even though we do want to travel light, we do
not want to enter this new land unprepared as that will exponentially
increase our chances of vulnerability.
On the whole, the energies of the New
Moon advise us to come to full acceptance with the state of reality
we find ourselves in. We may not like what we see. But that doesn't
mean we have to stay there. It just means we have to accept the way
things are before we can know what it can become. Once we do that, we
can review all the steps we've taken and choices we've made that have
put us where we find ourselves. We glean wisdom from those past
experiences. As we move forward, though, the Fool says to leave the
old and outdated behind you. Look for new and more efficient ways to
go travel and attempt to develop new methods that support us more
fully than ways we went about things in the past. There may be times
ahead of us in which we feel like we are very far from home. As the
Fool travels alone, we may feel isolated or as if we've been cast out
on our own. That doesn't mean we cannot get to know fellow travelers
who we may be able to network with for resources or to share
information with. The Fool does encounter many others as he travels
forward. The main thing is that we humbly take one step at a time but
to commit to consistently moving forward and remain astutely
observant so that we can gain a sense of familiarty with this new
land. We can theorize about our findings and how to overcome the
challenges we encounter but we cannot defer wholly to past knowledge
or experience for understanding of what to expect. We must remain
open to learning and discovery while remaining brave enough to endure
the discomfort of trying new things. We cannot know what we do not
know yet. Ultimately we are carving out new futures that can offer
tremendous promise. It's important work but becoming over zealous or
reckless most certainly promises dangerous encounters. We are like
fledglings cast from our mother's nest. It's time to let loose our
reliance on others to provide for us and time to take initiative and
accountability within our lives. Our gift of independence gives us
personal authority for this is very much an individual journey. There
will not be anyone to tell us what we should do or that will bear our
consequences for us. The way forward is unprecedented. There is no
rule book to refer to. No expert to consult. Only are own sense of
judgment, our conscious, our intuition and personal sense of
direction to follow. Though there may be others who claim that they
know all the answers and attempt to persuade you to follow them down
their path, know that claims are false and could be put in place with
the intention of your detriment. No one has crossed these lands
before. So ensure you are plotting your own path and making your own
decisions. Employ your personal authority to think for yourself as
only you know what is best for you in your life and only you will
bear the weight of consequence that result from the actions you take
or the decisions you make. Do not allow yourself to forgo your own
judgement in favor of following less mindful or over-eager/zealous
travelers. Trying to move ahead too quickly or jumping on bandwagons
or allowing yourself to be directed by the machinations of groupthink
ensures a short and treacherous journey that sends the mindless
straight over a cliff. We are pioneers not lemmings. And there are
some guides you should not trust as they will benefit from exploiting
your allegiance. So be wary and refuse to compromise your personal
sense of accountability and direction just to go along to get along.
Be a fool with the intention to grow wise not a fool who is easily
led.
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