CANCER NEW MOON - 17 July 2023
This is an incredibly potent New Moon at a very important
time in our evolution, both personally and collectively. New Moons are
powerfully energetic times of the month, as they are a chance to shed the old
and birth the new. This Moon is especially so because the Sun and Moon are
tapping into the energy of Pluto squaring the Nodes, which is coming to a peak
now. I cannot emphasise enough the importance of this time, as it gives us an
opportunity to take a step forward in our soul growth if we are willing to delve
into some uncomfortable areas within our psyche and have a good look at what we
find there. It’s not fun, looking at old, buried material, but we can gain so
much at this time from owning our gnarly bits instead of projecting them out
onto others and putting the blame outside of ourselves.
This Moon can help us in this process, especially as the Sun
and Moon are in the emotional, sensitive and nurturing sign of Cancer. This is
a sign that can really help us to get in touch with our emotions and recognise
how they play out in our lives. Indeed, during Cancer season, which started on
the Solstice, we are encouraged to connect to our feelings and allow our
emotions to be our guidance system. This is a very good time indeed to listen
to and tend to our inner child and to recognise what that part of us needs for
us to function in a healthy and balanced way within our adult relationships. We
all have the little child within us that rears up occasionally, often as an
emotional overreaction when something or someone triggers old wounds and
sensitivities. We are all human and we all have our sensitive areas!
With Pluto and the Nodes currently helping to bring the
darkness out into the light, exposing our shadows, this could certainly be a
time when our sore spots are triggered, and the hurt inner child gets
activated. However, it is important to recognise the gift that we are being
given when this happens, because it does bring such an opportunity to see
ourselves more clearly, to nurture the child within and to hopefully lay some
demons to rest. If we are willing to let our emotions show us the way and
really listen to them and do the inner work, we have a profound opportunity for
amazing shifts and tremendous growth.
This is the very last moment of the Nodes being in Taurus
and Scorpio, which is poignant for this Moon, as the Taurus North Node has been
urging us towards a greater sense of peace and simplicity, letting go of the
emotional intensity and drama of the Scorpio South Node. The Nodes switch signs
at 9pm UK time, not long after the Moon is exact. Once the Nodes move into
Aries and Libra the energy of Pluto squaring the Nodes could increase in
intensity because they will all be in cardinal signs, as will the Sun and Moon.
Indeed, we will have a Grand Cardinal Cross that has the potential to bring quite
an energetic shift on a personal and collective level. This Moon certainly
packs a punch, that’s for sure!
Between 17 July and 23 July, the energy of Pluto square the
Nodes will be at its strongest, which could bring the darkness out into the
light, both personally and collectively. It will be interesting to see what is
revealed or exposed during this time within the power structures and systems
that govern us, not to mention the financial system. With Pluto back in
Capricorn we have the potential for the death of the old order to continue, as
the antiquated patriarchal system continues to crumble away, making way for a
new world. However, sometimes we must peer into the darkness in order to find
the light. And the brighter we shine our light, the larger the shadows can
appear! It is important to remember that it is always darkest just before dawn.
On a personal level, this is a profound moment for us,
especially those of us with personal planets or angles around 29° Aries,
Cancer, Libra and Capricorn and 0° of the fixed signs Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and
Aquarius. We could be well and truly pushed out of our comfort zone and forced
to confront the deepest, darkest, most compulsive parts of our psyche. A Cancer
Moon calls for us to really feel the feelings, no matter how uncomfortable we
may feel! This could be a time of considerable psychological insight, when we
are better able to access and understand those ingrained patterns, compulsions,
resistance and emotions that sometimes come rising up from the depths of our
subconscious and take over.
This is the time to make the unconscious conscious and to
take a proper look at the not so pretty parts of us, as uncomfortable as it may
feel. It is so easy to project our shadows outward and to blame others. It is
much harder, but also much more rewarding, to take a long, hard look in the
ugly mirror and take responsibility for whatever we find there. We have an
opportunity for an almighty purge right now, and for us to take a leap forward
in soul growth. The choice is ours. We can leave the gnarly stuff under the
carpet or we can bring it out into the light of day so that it can lose its
power. We may have to be brave, but it is worth it. We have the chance to bring
some dark, dense material into the light and transmute it.
We do have support from Uranus and Neptune, which is a
blessing indeed. Uranus brings the potential for shifting out of stagnant
patterns and can help us to wake up and see ourselves from a higher, more
detached perspective. It can help jolt us into a greater awareness and to
free ourselves from old, heavy conditioning. Neptune helps to dissolve
our ego and bring a greater sense of acceptance, so that we feel less fear and
can surrender to flow instead of resisting it. It can also help us to find compassion
for ourselves and others, as well as the faith and trust that we are being
guided and protected through whatever process we are going through.
Pluto and Neptune are forming a Yod, or Finger of God
formation with Venus in Leo, with the finger pointing towards Venus! The focus
is on our relationships, our values, our feelings of self-worth, or lack of it,
our finances and the economy in general. We may have to face some uncomfortable
material around our relationships, as we are forced to dig deep and be very
honest about ourselves, our loved ones and the relationships themselves. It is
quite possible that some uncomfortable truths could be revealed, but this could
bring a greater level of intimacy and trust within our relationships and more
transparency within the economy. However, with Neptune involved things could
get confusing, but we are called to find a greater level of acceptance and
connection within our relationships.
The Sabian symbol for this Moon, at 25° Cancer, is
interesting, in the light of Pluto square the Nodes: “A will-full man is
overshadowed by a descent of superior power”, which Dane Rudyar describes as
“The response of spiritual forces to the integration of personality through
positive, will-full endeavours. We are dealing here with a man who uses his
will and positive imagination in facing his life problems. To him comes a
Pentecostal descent of power. He receives the “mantle of power,” the grace (Baraka in
Sufi philosophy) or the Providential assistance which can make him a true leader
in his culture. In this symbol we see a transcendent expression of “success.”
It is not merely external success (as is given by society to its prima donnas),
but a spiritual response, a sign of inner strength and uncommon ENDOWMENT.”
This certainly is one powerful Moon, with the potential to
help us shift and grow considerably on a soul level. We could have been given
opportunities in recent times to recognise how our inner child operates within
our lives and to do some inner work that brings tremendous insight and soul
growth. It is time to face the shadows, both personally and collectively! A
Cancer New Moon truly is a gift because it allows us to get in touch with our
emotions and can also help us to release and express them, which can be such a
relief! Another theme of Cancer is belonging. Where and with whom do we feel
most at home? Who is in our tribe? Who is our family? Where do we belong? This
Moon can hopefully help us to answer these questions. We are not alone.
Much Love
Amy
xoxo
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Picture: Loving your inner child by Gioia Albano
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