New Moon in Cancer June 23, 2017

Cancer

Cancer is a holistic or feminine sign, containing both the father and mother principles of protector, provider, nurturer and supporter. Ruled by the Moon, there is an emphasis on rhythmic cycles, memory, intuition, and an inspired imagination. Issues involving the public, homeland, tribe and family become accentuated during the Cancer cycle.

The sign of Cancer is associated with one’s early childhood development, home, family, and heritage. The house that Cancer occupies in the natal chart shows an area of life where one can be moody, insecure, and defensive, as well as intuitive, empathetic, and responsive.

The key phrase for Cancer is “I Feel”.

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Tarot Symbolism

Attune to the qualities of Cancer with a 3-minute tarot meditation on either of the two Tarot archetypes below:

The Chariot portrays the figure of the inner-self; at rest, yet poised for action.Symbolic of the conquest over illusion, The Chariot teaches us the defining quality of speech; how self-talk creates our reality.

Confer with The Chariot when you wish to make a positive change in your life.

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Cancer sits in the South on the Medicine Wheel.

The cardinal direction South points to the path of emotional maturity. The sign Cancer correlates to Growth, the first step on the Southern pathway of Sun Bear’s Medicine Wheel. The Gemini cycle brought us the illumination via information, education, and connection with others, necessary for our continued development. The Cancer cycle says it’s time to take action in support of our growth to maturity.

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Here’s the chart for the Cancer New Moon:

Sabian Symbol for 3º Cancer

“A Man Bundled In Fur Leads A Shaggy Deer”

This degree implies a period of trials. Ultimately it relates to the difficult phase of starting on a new path. It is a testing of the will to stay true to the soul’s direction.
— from An Astrological Mandala: The Cycle of Transformation and Its 360 Symbolic Phases© 1973 Dane Rudhyar.

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Highlights of the New Moon at 2º Cancer 47′ and our advice for this cycle:

The planetary themes this cycle include sensitive feelings, social situations that vacillate from easy harmony to  touchy moments, intense and intimate encounters, and an obsessive desire to transform one’s current reality (Sun & Moon semi-square Venus and quindecile Pluto). Emotional insecurities can express in overspending. Complaints about a lack of luxuries are a sign of inner discontent. For a select few, this is an opportunity to show some financial wizardry.

The overall saving grace this month is the ability to gain compliance and power with artistic yet practical solutions. Your artist’s eye can be used effectively to promote and enjoy cultural events featuring art and entertainment (Venus trine Pluto and Bi-quintile Jupiter and Saturn).

There is a heightened potential for stress aroused by a surge of restless energy (Mars square Jupiter). The potential for overindulgence is strong and can be costly. Actions are likely to be impulsive and emotionally based. Channel excess energy into evaluating something begun in October 2015, a new job or health regimen or area of study. This is a good month to decide the value of that endeavor and how you intend to move forward with it.

We recommend dedicating this cycle to understanding the power and purpose of your emotions day by day. Pay attention to your feelings. Note how they ebb and flow throughout the month and how they affect the way you move through life, especially when the world is experiencing discord. Stay on course by exercising your will power. You can be controlled by your emotions or you can be empowered by them.

Meditate on the phrase “I Feel”. Reflect on your past conditioning and imagine ways to strengthen family bonds. This is a time to prune for growth. Eliminate negative feelings and activities. Buried feelings from the past can be reexamined and released. Nourish your priorities by fueling your intentions with growth, trust and love.

Questions to ask yourself for additional insight:

• What are your feelings about your home, your family history, your nationality?
• Are your feelings supporting your personal growth?
• What hunger gets triggered by your emotions?
• When does it happen?
• How do you feed it?
• What or who puts you into protective mode?
• Where and with whom do you feel most nurtured?
• When and with whom do you feel most nurturing?
• Where and with whom would life be easier if you were more receptive, reflective, and responsive?

Affirm: I Feel Loved and Loving.

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Staying Current

The Zodiac Arts Moon Phase Journal, which usually posts at each phase with tips on working with the current cosmic and lunar energies, is currently on hiatus and the posts are sporadic.

Sandra shares her personal moon phase journal, Sunny’s Days. We invite you to join her walk through the year. Declare your intentions – start your own moon phase journal. Share your images, words, colors, and goals for this lunation cycle in the comments below the posts.

Or, if you’re on Facebook, you can get Zodiac Arts‘ and Sandra’s posts in your news feed and respond there.

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Quote for this cycle:

“Growth demands a temporary surrender of security.”
~ Gail Sheehy (1937 – ) American author, journalist, and lecturer