The New Moon in Cancer comes exact on July 15, 2015 at 9:24 pm EST
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Every new moon falls in the same sign as that of the Sun. This is precisely what makes it a new moon. Sometimes we end up with a new moon near the end of a cycle. That’s what we have, yet again, with the New Moon in cardinal water Cancer.
Luna at home
I like the new moon at the end of a cycle: a baptism, a refreshing absolution of any blunders made over the last few weeks. Especially true at this phase because the Moon rules Cancer - in astrology we say that the moon is “at home” here. Planets at home are auspicious placements. Luna is much more comfortable in the new moon than she was at the Full Moon in Capricorn two weeks ago. She operates best here: tranquil, silent, preparing the way for us in darkness.
The new moon is a time to recreate. Here we are like infants: impressionable, vulnerable, wide-eyed. How will you set the tone? What projects have you been meaning to launch? What changes need to be made? New beginnings, or perhaps going back to the start. Words, thoughts and actions that surface now are seeds planted for later harvest.
The “lunar cycle” winds down
The Cancer cycle this year has been as expected: emotional, erratic, instilling a deep need for home, security and safety; nostalgic, comfortably uncomfortable; yearning for childhood; soul desperation, longing for release, for respite, for bliss. I look forward to the relative peace of new moon energy. However, with the moon at home in Cancer and both Mars and Mercury in Cancer opposing Pluto in Capricorn on the same day, it may not be so serene after all. What seems most important is respecting our need to slow down and take care of the Self. My first inclination right now is to fight and resist when I feel another big wave coming - let’s relax and allow the Universe to take her course. This new moon is best spent resting and processing all the information received through/from the heart over the last few weeks. I suggest a ritual involving water or some Cancer Yoga.
Much of the Cancer cycle is designed as a sometimes-painful-usually-magnificent trip down memory lane and getting to the root - not in a dark, intense Scorpio kind of way, more like lessons in acceptance and loving acknowledgement. I’ve been coming much closer to myself lately, figuring things out as they arrive. I feel really small and closed off when I’m not creating art. I see now that all the talking in my head is not productive, is not helping me to evolve spiritually, is not pushing me to be my best Self - it’s a sign that I’m not allowing myself to just enjoy who I am! The crab is here to guide you down the difficult path of Self-love. What are you learning about yourself? We are perpetually becoming rather than being – in this realization, infinite ecstasy. You are loved.
Primordial water
We are now at the very end of the primordial period of the astrological year. I still feel myself clinging to the idea of starting over at the threshold of this new moon. I’ve been swimming strongly in the ocean of my own strong Cancer essence - sensitive, feeling everything, returning to childlike thoughts and patterns. It’s almost time to let go, to float on the open water; fear rises in your throat and burns your eyes as you realize that you can’t turn back, not even to say goodbye. I feel your collective anxiety, precious stargazers, but fear not - we are just children clinging to Mother’s skirt, unaware that she is leaving only for a moment, and not only that - we will be fed, soul-nourished, clothed and comforted while she is away, so we must only let go, let go, let go. We are like raccoons reaching little hands into traps to grab a shiny object - we pull back to remove the treasure, but we are stuck, tiny fists blocking the exit - let go to discover that the real riches lie outside the box, no matter what you’ve been told, no matter how frightening the thought of letting go may be.
Cancer energy is as familiar to me as is my own soul. During the Gemini season I spoke about being able to step back and see myself in a way that was light and cleansing. For the last few weeks, I’ve done the same thing, but this time it feels like I’ve been ripped open and led to the very core of my being. We’re all here together, traveling in these waters to the center of centers. As scary as it feels sometimes, there’s also something indescribably wonderful about this journey through the tides, isn’t there? Permeating every facet of Existence is a powerful resonance that only the crab emits, a low hum that fills this weary, aching spirit.
The New Moon in Cancer: at once a beginning and a sweet send-off. We have so much to look forward to in the coming year. As I write I feel something too big for words swelling inside my heart. I believe in the good things coming. Indeed, what a long strange trip it’s been. Some other great humans have also said: how strange to be anything at all. Everything so strange and yet so glorious, so eternal, so ingrained. I wish you luck, prosperity and laughter. Namaste.
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Mantra: I am safe