On Friday, July 1st, the New Moon slips into her home sign of Cancer with a partial solar eclipse. This makes for a potent experience – definitely upsetting the norm. When the Moon (instinct, the subconscious, emotion) partially blocks the Sun… you may find yourself fumbling around in the dark…. screaming who rearranged the furniture!
The lunar eclipse tends to bring about felt inner changes, while the solar eclipse sets off visible, outer events. Molly Hall
So breath and relax. Trust that the light will go on again… and even though the room might look/feel different when it does, there is a real possibility that the changes are for the better. With the Sun and Moon in Cancer, the areas of your life that will become most activated will be your emotions and issues around home, family, childhood memories, safety, and security. Be aware that intuitive Cancer makes everything more sensitive, so try not to take things so personally and practice loving-kindness & compassion. The dark Cancer Moon invites us to rest in the loving arms of our archetypal mother, the Sacred Feminine…so that we might be reminded of what is important and where our security truly lies. It’s a time of dreaming and connecting the rhythms and cycles of a deeper experience than our daily grind. Though many of us are tempted to seek love and unity in our relationships, it’s a good time to let “mommy dearest” off the hook and become a loving mother to yourself – embracing both your light and shadow with compassion.
- Stop being crabby – release the “drama” – with yourself and with others.
- Create honest boundaries, while letting go of old patterns of defensiveness.
- Change your bed sheets, shower and wear fresh PJs – go to sleep with a smile.
- Ask, what is your body in the Mood for? then honor it by saying yes and scheduling it.
- Play Music – sing, drum, shake, dance… emphasis on play.
- Write your New Moon Wishes for Cancer
TIP + Calling Security – STEP 1: Be honest about what is bugging you – write it down or collage it. STEP 2: Take off the boxing gloves and put on the LOVE GOGGLES. Now, take another look at what is bugging you. Start to “feel into” what is really hooking you in the situation – what is the emotional root or general theme? STEP 3: Letting go of “childish” behavior (ie blame), identify 3 healthy steps you can take to support healing of the emotional root. I loved what Michele Lessisard wrote in her recent newsletter - Saturn is in Libra asking for balance… more heart and soul. Less resistance.
Altar of the Month – July
From the soft spot,
+ Heather
