Jenny MilamThe moon is in Cancer, so don’t be surprised if you want to take it easy and just stay cozy at home today. Considering some of the other influences, like the sun moving opposite of Neptune, that might be a good idea anyway.
The Moon is Sextile Mars at 12:48 AM
Just after midnight, the moon in Gemini formed a sextile with Mars in fiery Aries. This is a passionate and playful transit. We’re feeling competitive and cooperative, and may want to both express our need for independence and be a part of a group simultaneously.
You can fulfill both roles by taking the lead on a project, or organizing work around a specific cause you feel strongly about. This placement makes you very persuasive; you express yourself with confidence, and the people around you respect that.
They’ll follow your lead and conviction. It would be good to take advantage of this bout of confidence and bravery. Though that might not have been feasible since it happened overnight.
The Moon Moves into Cancer at 3:17 AM
In the wee hours, the moon moved into its native sign of watery Cancer, and things start to feel more chill. A Cancer moon is a whole vibe—deeply emotional, intuitive, and protective. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself needing to slow down and withdraw. A Cancer moon can turn us all into homebodies. We want to surround ourselves with things we love, and we want to nurture the people we love.
You could say Cancer is the ultimate hostess—in that lush, comfy, ethereal vibe sort of way. This is unlike Leo, who would be jealous to hear anyone else being referred to as the hostess with the mostest. Leo goes all out with the drama and the wow factor. Cancer just wants you to sink into your surroundings and turn inward to explore and nurture your own soul.
The next days will be filled with sensitivity and empathy, and you might not feel up to a whole lot of forward momentum or corporate ladder climbing. So, consider it a respite to gather your strength before Leo comes roaring through.
The Sun is Opposite Neptune at 2:55 PM
This afternoon, the sun in Virgo moves opposite of Neptune in Pisces, which can usher in feelings of insecurity and confusion. It can also invite deception into your life. It might be best to keep to yourself at this time, which that Cancer moon wants anyway. If you don’t want to be alone, at least surround yourself with people you trust completely.
You might feel anxious when dealing with people who are especially bold or competitive. And that’s for a good reason. Under this transit, we can attract people who’d like to take advantage of this more passive state. Trying to be nice or help people could be misconstrued as weakness or receptivity. Be on guard and don’t blindly trust anything or anyone.
The Moon is Square Mercury 9:46 PM
Tonight, the moon in Cancer forms a square with Mercury in Virgo. This is setting up a bit of a standoff between our emotions and our thoughts.
This could lead to some possible conflict and irritability. While you’re hashing things out in your own head, be careful not to push your opinions or criticism onto others. Instead, channel that energy in a more productive way. You’re in the perfect frame of mind to do some deep cleaning of your physical space.
The Moon is Sextile Uranus at 10:58 PM
Late tonight, the moon in emotional Cancer forms a sextile angle with Uranus in grounded Taurus, stimulating personal encounters and exciting events. This transit has us feeling open to change, and might even urge us to seek it out. It’s a great time to try something new because of these lowered inhibitions.
All aspects mentioned here are calculated in Eastern Standard Time. For greater accuracy, convert to your own time zone.
Shea Lee
