“Our feelings are our most genuine paths to knowledge.” ― Audre Lorde
NEW MOON in CANCER: June 23, 2017 @ 10:31 pm EST at 2 degrees
This lunation is ruled by the moon and will likely immerse us into waves of change and the emotional currents that inevitable come with it. Our objective is to ride the surf while being aware of the movements both above and below the surface, so that we can safely and intelligently navigate the sea of our reality. As we know, life itself is perpetual motion and what we naturally seek is balance through all the ebbs and flows.
To feel passionately is to be alive. Our feelings are authentic expressions of who we are on a core level and our emotions remind us of our truth. And, although as a culture we go to great lengths desensitizing ourselves from feeling anything at all, there is a false notion in modern day society that to be sensitive is to be weak. On the contrary, our sensitivity is our super power, our ability to feel, relate, and connect to ourselves and others on a deep intimate level. As J. Krishnamurti has said, “Sensitivity in its highest form is intelligence.”
We are indeed waking up to our emotional intelligence through our ability to ardently feel. Emotional maturity is necessary now more than ever, in order to be responsible for that which supports us. This includes being sensitive enough to feel and listen to our inner child and recognize deep inner wounds that need tending to. Maturation is dependent on sensitivity.
Cancer is a water sign and has everything to do with feelings, especially those relating to our emotional security. And, with Mercury conjunct the Sun/Moon in Cancer we’ll be thinking a lot about what nurtures comfort in our lives, along with a reinforced urge to express those needs. Remember that Cancer is symbolized by the crab and the crab does not easily share what it needs, but the current energies will want to draw each of us out of our safe shell.
Mars is also transiting through Cancer bringing more passion, energy and action to what is essential in our lives. Mars will oppose Pluto between today and the Full Moon on July 9 bringing a great deal of powerful tension to the surface, this may include, intense insecurities, power dynamics, and transformative restructuring.
As we approach the full moon in Capricorn conjunct Pluto the best way out of any conflict (inner or outer) is always through. There will be no avoiding what comes to the surface. It is showing up to be seen, dealt with, and resolved. Any false sense of security, feelings of vulnerability, and dependency issues are likely to be addressed. Don’t delay in diving into any and all storms. For the next 28 days or so resistance is futile.
Remember we’re riding the waves…we don’t push or pull, we simply feel into it. Take extra care of yourself and those you love. Whether we like it or not, we are all family.
RITUAL RECOMMENDATION
Spend time in water…take a bath, swim in the river, float in a pool, dip in the ocean. Remember and meditate on your connection to water…the fluid and rhythmic nature of our existence. Bless the water you drink and nourish your bodily fluids with a vibration of love…feel waves of love flow through you.
QUOTES
“Crawl inside this body, find me where I am most ruined – love me there.” ~ Rune Lazuli
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart” ― Helen Keller
COSMIC HAPPENINGS
Moon/Sun conjunct Mercury
Mars in Cancer
Mars square Jupiter
Mars opposed Pluto
Pluto trine Venus
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