Cosmic Report: July's New Moon in Cancer is here to nurture and protect
A quick hello from Holland where summer holidays are in full effect.
The cosmos are delivering us a turbulent week in the astro of our universe. We have a New Moon in Cancer during Cancer season, and today also marks the moment the lunar nodes shift into an Aries - Libra axis for the coming eighteen months.
It’s time for a new story with a mission to create a bold balance in sovereignty while maintaining grace, diplomacy and collaboration. This switch into the Aries-Libra axis brings a phase where self-focus is magnified and interpersonal harmony is decreased. Now is a time to see ourselves as leaders of leaders, each doing our part to acknowledge our authority while applying this in creating common good for a collective purpose.
As a Cancer Sun ♋️, I can confirm emotions are running high these days and feelings of overwhelm may plague us. Yesterday I took my kid to see a Pixar film. We were sitting on the bus on the way to the theatre and I started crying at the thought of a recent disappointing mishap that occurred earlier in the week.
An ugly cry in front of other passengers…my kid…the bus driver…people I passed while departing the bus and while walking to the venue… wiping my tears on my jacket as I didn’t have a tissue, with my 11 year old asking “What’s wrong Mama, can I help you fix it?” Entirely wrapped up in my own emotions that tend to dominate most of my day, though usually more easily controlled, this time, I simply couldn’t stop crying.
Twenty minutes later, I continued sobbing behind my sunglasses until we were seated in a darkened theatre with the trailer rolling offering me a distraction. Finally, a moment to get out of my own head to release what pathetic victim-filled sorrow I was more than fine with dragging around…uncontrollably crying about.
We watched the film Elemental, where the storyline found relating to one of the main characters, Wade, who was often pictured sobbing emotionally with his family members. The story is about two characters representing the elements of water and fire falling in love with each other. But the fire character experiences a journey where she needs to sort out how not to burn everyone with all her fire. Reader should note I’m a water Sun (Cancer), with a fire Moon (Aries) and fire Ascendant (Leo), so this movie was able to quickly heal whatever emotional drama I brought earlier to the theatre. Highly recommend, and happy to see Pixar busy with programming our kids to appreciate the elements of nature.
The rest of the day, I remained prickly, save for the enjoyable moments with my daughter. It is often so hard to break patterns that tend to control our brains, hearts or spirits and sometimes, we just need a good cry, even if in places that are not ideal.
The energy behind the zodiac sign of Cancer is feminine. It is is also intensely compassionate, nurturing and introverted. This energy wants to take a leader role to heal the world in assigning tasks non-verbally, as if in unspoken mystical rhymes or riddles for willing participants to figure out.
The tender insides of Cancerian crabs are guarded by a heavy crusty external shell always serving in protection mode. One quick move that gives a vibe perceived to be “off” can set a crab into a side-winding motion eager to move out of the way of whatever it is that annoys or perturbs it. 🦀
In life, my main struggle has always been BALANCE. For inspiration, I look to the Yin-Yang symbol derived from Taoism. This symbol reflects the belief that everything in the universe contains two forces: yin and yang. Yin symbolising dark, passive, feminine forces, while yang symbolising light, active, masculine energy.
The Yin and Yang symbol reminds us that everything in life contains two opposites, and to maintain balance, we need to find a way to work harmoniously with both sides. Yin-yang is also a metaphor for the different aspects of our personalities. We all have a light side and a dark side to our personalities, as my favorite psychologist Carl Jung taught us, leaving us with the importance to finding means to balance both sides.
For me, I wake most mornings full of optimism and eagerness, ready to begin my day. Sometimes within an hour, I find myself depressed and lacking lustre to continue the motivation so easily obtained upon waking and starting morning rituals.
As a person who has constantly dealt with heavy emotions mixed with tumultuous life events, I work hard to maintain an optional mindset that places me in winning scenarios keeping motivation.
I needed to learn from a young age how to manage mental ailments such as depression, self-harming tendencies and addiction. This has taught me to be resourceful and resilient, though often I faked my way into a happy existence. Eventually, I came to a realisation that if I didn’t believe in an abundance of magic working with me in the Universe, for sure I would not exist today to share these invaluable learnings that have taught me humility, courage and strength.
I will forever use my creativity in form of art as interpretation of this chaotic world. Hence astrology as for me, at least there’s a clear meaning offered to define both dark and light qualities of life. As astrology is not a proven science, we are allowed to create our own interpretations of the metaphysical representation the ancients have given us.
Yin and yang (or 陰 and 陽 in traditional Chinese characters) serve as reminders that nothing in life is ever truly black or white, and there will always be a grey area. The s-curve of the symbol shows how yin and yang's complementary forces are inter-connected and continuously ebbing and flowing into one another. When yang swells at the top of the circle, yin contracts, and when yin swells at the bottom of the circle, yang contracts. Often this is what I think of during meditation as I require hyperactive visuals.
During this month’s New Moon in July, sort your projects you want to complete in the coming 6️⃣ months.
Focus on your goals and quietly set your intentions.
Now is the time to be introverted and not share your ideas except with a trustworthy few.
What is the best version of yourself you can dream up in the coming period?
Within July, as it’s my birthday month, I’m happy to share the offer linked below prior to paywalling future posts. It’s hard to find a balance writing on social media about real life scenarios, with real life people, sharing real life emotions. My twelfth house Sun - Mercury placements are working hard to protect privacy and anonymity.
Have to admit, I’m quite appreciating all that Substack starts to offer readers and subscribers. Finding it easier to leverage people away from wasting time on various social media platforms. Great for collaborations too!
Namaste xx
Audra
