Shea Lee“Well, hello,” says Cancer, “and welcome to my home.” The moon returns to its home in Cancer and wants you to feel at home too. Relax into this lunar placement, and allow yourself to feel the emotions you have been trying to lock away.
The Moon is Conjunct Mercury at 12:20 AM
While most of us were sleeping (hopefully), the moon in Gemini formed a dualistic conjunction with Mercury in Gemini. This transit can bring out some feelings of increased sensitivity, but it also brings great discernment. It can cause us to feel overly sentimental and nostalgic, but also mentally capable. Our intuition and judgement are sharpened under this placement.
It would be good to channel these intense energies into art or a new business venture. At this time, preparation and communication are your most important values. Spend some time journaling today, and seek out the counsel (or just the ear) of a trusted woman in your family or circle to help you talk through things.
The Moon Moves into Cancer at 9:49 AM
Later in the morning, the moon moves 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 Moon Is Trine Jupiter at 1:14 PM
This afternoon, the moon in Cancer forms a watery trine with Jupiter in Pisces, and it puts us in a pleasant, lighthearted state of mind. It’s an ideal time to share your emotions with others. Your relationships will benefit from openness and honesty.
You’re in a generous mood and feeling very sociable. This transit can bring about social success and material gain.
Venus is Square Uranus at 4:07 PM
When Venus squares off with Uranus, it can pose some challenges to our relationships — specifically romantic ones. The transit can bring up an urge for more freedom, or a general feeling of being stifled.
If you’re in a strong relationship and are with a partner that’s open-minded, this won’t affect you too negatively. In fact, making an effort to spice things up in the bedroom is a great idea right now.
Just don’t respond to such ideas with judgement or resistance. That could make one of you start looking around for other sources of newness or excitement.
If you’re single, a new and unexpected relationship is possible, but is likely to be more casual and fleeting than anything.
All aspects mentioned here are calculated in Eastern Standard Time. For greater accuracy, convert to your own time zone.
