2021 Cancer New Moon
09 July at 6.17 pm PDT- 9.17 pm EDT- 10 July at 2.17 am BST (summer time GMT)
10 July at 9.17 am AWST Perth- 11.17am AEST Sydney NSW Australia

The sign of Cancer symbolizes home, the one we grew up in, the one we create, our roots and origins, and our connection to the wisdom of our Ancestors. It is also the “wounded child” those parts of us that have not yet healed. The key phrase for the sign of Cancer is “I feel everything”. Sometimes our emotions overwhelm us and we lose our way. But Cancer is Cardinal Water and we must listen to our intuitive guidance as we travel the river of life. Our intuition is what helps us ride the rapids we encounter on that journey. When we deny our emotions we cannot hear our intuitive guidance. This Cancer Moon cycle is about embracing our deepest feelings, healing the wounded self, and flowing with the river.

This New Moon activates the Tarot Constellation of The Chariot, mastery through change and stepping onto The Mystical Spiritual Destiny Path. The Chariot is being pulled by two horses wanting to go in different directions. It is up to you the Charioteer to channel your energy into the horses (movement and power) so they will take you where you want to go. The key is knowing where you want to go. When you listen to your deeper self you will know where that is. You will find your “inner home” and your Spiritual Path.

This New Moon cycle offers us many opportunities for change and finding new ways of doing things. The Moon at 18 degrees Cancer (intuitive knowing) is in her home sign and guides this Lunation. She and the Sun are in a wide opposition to Pluto Rx at 25 degrees Capricorn (owning your power to heal and transform). The astrological Earth at 18 degrees Capricorn is travelling with Pluto (transforming the planet). They are in a T Square (finding new ways of doing things) with the dwarf planet Eris (conflict, discord or purposeful action) at 25 degrees Aries (inspired new beginnings).  The Sun/Moon and Earth form another T Square with Chiron at 12 degrees Aries (healing wounds of rejection and abandonment). Chiron is the focus of this T Square but he is trine (removal of obstacles) the asteroid Juno at 09 degrees Sagittarius and the South Node at 10 degrees Sagittarius (releasing relationship wounds from the past). Time to let go with love.

Keeping with the relationship theme Venus currently at 15 degrees Leo and Mars at 17 degrees Leo (being centered in the compassionate heart) are about to begin their new relationship cycle on July 13 when they meet at 19 degrees Leo. (With clear western skies you can see them beginning to join together shortly after Sunset). At this New Moon they are trined (ease and flow) by Chiron, the healer in Aries, and they trine Juno and the South Node in Sagittarius (releasing the old way of being in relationship and creating a new vision). But as always the Universe likes to challenge us. Uranus at 14 degrees Taurus (breakdown or breakthrough to what is of true value) is Square (motivation for change) Venus and Mars in Leo (creating a new relationship vision with Loving kindness as the foundation). And Uranus is still in its Square aspect with Saturn Rx in Aquarius that was exact on June 14. They continue to ask us to release the old that no longer works and embrace a new way of being. Uranus in Taurus (what is of true value) is sextile (opportunities for breakthrough) this Cancer New Moon (being guided by our intuitive wisdom). The Universe challenges us but also opens new doorways to walk through to new ways of being. We will write more about the Mars/Venus new cycle in the next few days.

Why do I say the sign of Cancer is The Mystical Spiritual Destiny Path? Jupiter (our spiritual vision and higher consciousness) is the exalted (expansive) ruler of Cancer. Neptune (spiritual illumination) is the Soul Centered ruler (Esoteric Astrology). They are currently both in Pisces (the Poetic Soul seeking Mystical Connection) the sign they co-rule. Both are retrograde (looking within and creating a new vision). Jupiter Rx is at 01 degrees Pisces and has been in Pisces since May 13. He is about to retrograde back into Aquarius (sharing our gifts of knowledge and healing) on July 28 where he will visit until Dec 28/29. He then re-enters Pisces. While in Aquarius he offers us all the opportunity to expand our Cosmic Consciousness. In Pisces he asks us to be of Spiritual Service. Neptune Rx is currently at 23 degrees Pisces (connection to guidance from the Mystical). At this New Moon he trines (removal of obstacles) the Sun/Moon in Cancer and sextiles Pluto in Capricorn (transformation and renewal). He is travelling with Pallus Athene at 27 degrees Pisces (Goddess of Wisdom). They are opposite Vesta at 26 degrees Virgo (mind, body, spirit oneness). Oppositions are always opportunities to find balance. Vesta is at-oneness-within and she is working in harmony with Pluto and this New Moon. Jupiter and Neptune in Pisces ask us to heal, forgive, complete and release the past with love for the gifts received. 

In the Norther Hemisphere the Animal Totem guide for this Cancer New Moon cycle is Flicker Woodpecker, who guides us through the transitions life creates with All Healing Love. Flicker connects to the Heart Beat of Mother Earth, as we heal she heals. During this time the astrological Earth is in Capricorn, our Soul Purpose Path. She is guided by Snow Goose, following your dreams and visions for creating the new way. They are reversed for the Southern Hemisphere.  The Clan Mother who guides us all is Loves All Things. She is the Mother of unconditional love and teaches us how to forgive ourselves and others. You can find her Medicine Story in The 13 Original Clan Mothers by Jamie Sams.

Namaste and blessings to all,

Dale