The Cancer season is finally upon us with
the Sun in this sign, along with Mercury (July 8) and Mars giving us a stellium
of transiting planets in the sign of the homeland along with a New and full
moon falling on the 4th/10th house axis of home/family and priorities.
Cancer is
about home and family, and this energy will work well for earth and water
signs, but not so well for fire and air signs. While Cancer is associated with
nurturing, it is also the most emotional sign of the zodiac and some may find
it far too emotional, moody and repressive.
This is the
time many people visit with family, or take family vacations. As Jupiter and
Venus are both in Leo, many people will be focused on fun and entertainment
this month and this is a bright spot. Make the most of it this, as summer
always passes far too quickly, and while July is going to bring some turbulent
moments as you will see, there is also the potential for some good times. Family will be in focus as the planets move
through Cancer and as they shift into Leo later in the month, the focus will
change to singles, romantic love and entertainment.
We begin the
month with a full moon in Saturn
oriented Capricorn, and this moon
falls on the 10th/4th house axis of business and priorities and home and family. We will be focused responsibilities and our
structure, family and the homeland itself during this time. This moon will peak
July 1, at 9 degrees 55 minutes, at 10:20 P.M., est.
The
energy of a full moon typically begins a week beforehand, and as this post is
written major changes have occurred before I was able to post this. Full moon
energy typically begins about a week before the fact.
The moon
falls within 4 degrees of conjuncting Pluto, and Pluto is the planet of
ultimate transformation, change and is associated with the 8th house of
transformation, death, sex and other people's money, and major change that can
take many forms.
This is not
a light full moon, and Pluto can bring obsessive thoughts and desires, deep
insight or revelations, and psychological change. Skeletons can come out of the
closet with Pluto transits. Now may be
the time to let go of situations and long held thoughts about people, things
and situations that have not worked out, or it can be a turning point, one way
or another. Sometimes you just have to take the plunge and move on to the next
part of your life.
The Moon opposes Mars at 4 degrees of Cancer and
this is an angry transit prone to burnout as well. This speaks of arguments,
seething anger, and accidents. Caution is advised at this time in every way,
and this is not the time to push other people as they will likely push back.
If used
constructively a lot of work can be accomplished during this time, but to do
that you must avoid friction, not to mention burnout, and for many this may not
be easy.
Venus is conjunct Jupiter on this day as well, a once a year
phenomenon that places the two most beneficial planets together, creating an
energy far different from the moon in Capricorn. Venus and Jupiter in Leo are
associated with fun, entertainment, children, excesses, love affairs and
children. This may soften the Capricorn energy to an extent, but it won't
negate it.
So in a
nutshell we have a full moon that involved the three most malefic planets,
Saturn, Mars and Pluto, and well as the two most beneficial, Jupiter and Venus.
My advice is
to try and go with the lighter more expansive energy of Jupiter and Venus,
while using the Mars and Saturn energy to accomplish what you need to do. Leave
the confrontations for another day when things are calmer. I'm not saying it
will be easy.
In the world this full moon will be
associated with business, money, home and family that includes the basic
structure of the family unit and issues of the homeland-ours or someone else's.
Pluto rules nuclear weapons and bullies, those who wish to force their will on
others at any cost. Transformations and changes of all sorts may occur, and in
the US natal chart it falls in the 1st house opposing the 7th house of courts
and open enemies.
This moon squares Saturn in Libra,
(US chart) and Saturn rules our stability and what we know to be our foundation,
which will change. It is also the planet
that governs marriage and as Pluto is currently square Saturn in the US natal
chart, major changes in what we have known in the past have and will continue
to occur.
The Supreme Court has
announced (June 26) a historic victory for gay rights,
ruling 5 to 4 that the Constitution requires that same-sex couples be allowed
to marry no matter where they live and that states may no longer reserve the
right only for heterosexual couples. This is perhaps the most significant aspect of this full moon
and the time has come for us to acknowledge changes from our past structures
are and will continue to occur. But, this moon opposes the Sun, Jupiter, and
Venus stellium in Cancer, showing opposition. There will be friction,
opposition and many who oppose the decision, but change from the past is what
this moon shows us and is inevitable as shown in the US chart .
As this moon involves Pluto, Saturn
and Mars, this is a combination for police, military action and terrorism. With
the three most malefic planets involved it is going to be a tense time in the
world, and as we have a stellium of Cancer planets an emotional time. Part of
the population is happy over the Supreme court decision and the other part is
unhappy. No matter what, the only answer is peace. America is home for many
divergent people and it is a home that belongs to all of us.
If there is
any silver lining, it will be the energy of Venus and Jupiter, along with the
current Jupiter/Uranus trine and we can never underestimate the
expansiveness of Jupiter-Uranus and
the healing power of Jupiter. This energy too, can help us move forward and be
open to new experiences.
As we have
three planets transiting through Cancer, each of them will oppose Pluto and
square Uranus creating change and upheaval this month. The Uranus-Pluto
square is six degrees apart which is not as intense as it was earlier in
the year, but this energy manifests for a long time, and it is not out of orb to have affects on our personal lives and in
the world, which means changes this month can, are and will be significant if
this aspects your personal chart along with the world.
The
following dates will be of importance in terms of our own lives and in the world, especially if you have planets in Cancer,
Capricorn, Libra and Aries at 13-16 degrees or 18-21 degrees in your personal
chart. Otherwise, you will experience the energy, but not as severely. Let's
start with the Sun:
July 6, the Sun opposes Pluto at 14 degrees
Cancer/Capricorn. This often coincides with power struggles with others. This
can be overly emotional and explosive especially around sensitive issues. There
can be issues about joint finances, sex, home and family and you may see or
experience some all or nothing attitudes. Not a good day to press the issues as
others will press back and you could lose. There is a polarity here, and
nothing in between. Transformation can occur on many levels.
This will play out in the world in
terms of power struggles and we could see deaths, and issues around nuclear
weapons or nuclear situations. Transformation can occur and this affects both
the 1st/7th houses (US chart) of marriage, courts and open enemies as well as
the 2ond/8th house cusp of the US chart: money, sex, death, change and
transformation. We will see opposition
to whatever is occurring at the moment.
July 12, the Sun squares Uranus at 20
degrees cancer/Aries This is a transit that generally brings sudden and
unexpected situations. You may want to do something different, your day may not
go as planned, and in some cases you may seek freedom from someone or
something. Uranus transits typically break the routine and deal with unexpected
events. Sometimes things suddenly end, or you walk away from something for
greater freedom.
This same energy will apply to the
world, and we will hear unexpected news. Uranus can deal with weather and
aircraft and Uranus can be explosive.
Mercury
rules communication, young people, travel and vehicles typically.
July
15, Mercury opposes Pluto. Conversation can be argumentative and thoughts
can be obsessive. People may be demanding. Be careful driving and traveling and
try not to focus on obsessive thoughts.
In the world this typically coincides
with the media, and press. We will hear arguments, possibly hear news of young
people, accidents and those with very strong opinions. It is a transit of
propaganda.
A New Moon will occur in the same
sign July 15 at 23 degrees of Cancer at 9:42 P.M., est.
Typically New moons aren't volatile, but this one will be with all the
other transits occurring. Cancer is the most emotional of signs and the most
patriotic. With patriotism come high emotions, and it is not limited to our own
country. Again home and family will be the theme, and home in some cases can be
the place of emotional discontent and anger.
July 15, Mars also opposes Pluto This is a transit of extreme anger,
frustration and volatility. As this
falls on the 4th/10th house axis issues will concern home and family, the
emotional life and business. This is one of the most difficult transits and in
extreme cases it could show domestic violence, but only if that tendency is
already there. This is a day to think
calmly, not initiate situations that will cause friction and discontent. On the other hand it may bring transformation
in many areas, but it is not an easy day.
July 16, Mercury conjuncts Mars This is an
angry and agitated transit on the heels of the New Moon and could involve
vehicles and travel. Be careful in this area.
Mercury-Mars involves travel,
transport and young people. It will play out in the world as all transits do.
Emotions will be high, and these
transits clearly shows a strong possibility of violence in the world.. Violence
and heated situations will be driven by heated emotions and misplace patriotic
feelings or personal reasoning that may not be subjective. Use caution. This
moon conjuncts Mars (in Cancer) just like the New Moon on June 16, that
foreshadowed the Charleston church massacre.
Mars shows guns and younger men and a great deal of anger.
Both Pluto and Uranus will be
aspected and while Pluto deals with darker issues, Uranus deals with Unexpected
issues.
July 18, Mercury squares Uranus, and this is
a transit of unexpected news, issues with vehicles, travel and young people. It
may be hard to focus and is mentally changeable.
July 25, Mars squares Uranus at 20 degrees
of Cancer/Aires. This is another angry transit that brings unexpected issues
and events. Some situations may end, and again use caution for the day. Some
may seek freedom with this transit.
In the world we will see unexpected
events and at times this can be connected with explosive themes, explosions,
aircraft and weather.
The above
transits represent the squares and oppositions the three Cancer planets will
make, and the most volatile times of the month.
Now for the other transits:
July 2, Mercury sextiles Uranus-positive
for communication, look for new ideas.
July 3, Mercury sextiles Jupiter-great for
communication, uplifting
July 5, Mercury sextiles Venus-great for
your social life and romantic communication.
July 13, Mercury trines Neptune-creativity,
compassion, and many will experience vivid dreams.
July 13-15, Venus squares Saturn-this is a
downer for your social and romantic life. Venus will square Saturn several
times as Venus retrogrades. Some situations and relationships will end at this
time.
July 18, Venus enters Virgo for the first
time. Venus in Virgo is weak. It becomes more discerning, sometimes overly so,
and it is interested in the practical side of love. It will retrograde back
into Leo August 1.
July 21, the Sun trines Saturn-excellent for
practical work.
July 22, Mercury trines Saturn, great for
concentration and practical work and communication.
July 22, the Sun enters Leo the sign ruling
the 5th house of entertainment, creativity, love affairs and children.
July 23, Mercury enters Leo
July 25, Venus
turns retrograde at 0 degrees of Virgo. As Venus begins its retrograde in Virgo
we could become overly critical, and some of the relationships and issues we
face could involve work situations. As it retrogrades back into Leo, fifth
house (friends, love affairs, even children) will come into focus and it may
become apparent to some of us we need to have more fun.
In a general sense when Venus
retrogrades love energy becomes more intense and drama can begin, especially
with Venus in Leo. This is a period when seemingly fated events occur,
sometimes appearing to be beyond the control of the parties involved.
Relationships can slow down, change or end.
Sometimes those from our past can
reappear. It is a time of reviewing and re-accessing your love life.
Changes occur, and people can switch their affections and partners. The karma
(karma=the universal will, what will ultimately be) of the relationship will
play out during this period for some. Unresolved issues come to the forefront
to be resolved one way or another, but if a commitment exists with work it can become
stronger.
If Venus goes stationary direct
on a planet in your personal chart or your Sun you may well meet someone
significant at this time. If it goes stationary retrograde on a planet, issues
and problems will likely surface at this time.
A retrograde Venus is not the time
to get married, engaged, have plastic surgery, buy art, jewelry or items ruled
by Venus. Money matters may be slowed down as well.
Venus retrogrades about every 18
months. The most important period is the stationary retrograde period
when Venus is starting to retrograde and the stationary direct period
when it is about to move forward again.
July 26, Uranus turns
stationary retrograde at 20 degrees of Aries.
Enjoy the summer while it's here. You
can bet will be far too short.
