Entry: Tuesday December 1st at 10:32pm EST / Wednesday December 2nd 3:32am UTC.
Departure: Friday December 4th at 7:52am EST / 12:52pm UTC.
Moon in Cancer: Rulership of the Moon - strong essential dignity. Nurturing and supportive. Emotional exploration is strongly supported here, as well as stillness and introspection. Not a good time for hard work or trying to get a lot done, but passivity and quietude will take you very far.
Triplicity and Quadruplicity: Movable water. Movability (cardinality) indicates short and quick bursts of activity that are cut short and not seen through as often. The Moon and our own moods, activities, and attention spans tend to flit from one thing to the next. The water element emphasizes the emotional and inner life, and people tend to prioritize their own inner states and unconsciousness patterns. The atmosphere takes a very reflective tone and introspective tone.
Moon’s ruler: The Moon is her own ruler in Cancer, part of the reason this placement is so positive. Time spent well during this period can always have long-lasting results if used well.
Relationship to the Sun: Aversion to the Sun in Sagittarius. This is a neutral relationship. The outer world, environment, and circumstances will not get in your way, but it will not overtly help you either.
Aspects
Superior Water Trine to Venus in Scorpio. Greatly heightened emotional nourishment and support. People will be kinder and friendlier with each other, and interpersonal dynamics will be easier to navitage. The arts will flourish, and the muses will speak clearly. The watery nature of this trine allows for the emotional side of life to come to the fore – it is a good time to express your feelings to others.
Inferior Moveable Square to Mars: Aggravated emotions, tension and frustration at circumstances, but also a strong impulse to get things done. You may find yourself tensing up and going on the defensive when there is no need to do so.
Moveable Opposition to Jupiter. Aid from friends and allies, though not at first forthcoming. Mentors coming in with harder lessons. Potential for financial growth through hard work.
Moveable Opposition to Saturn. Stronger potential for depression, doubt, and negative self-talk. Could easily become overpowered by negative feelings. A fog may come over you at times leaving you feeling depressed and anxious.
Summary: This Moon in Cancer period is, like all the others since Mars entered Aries, somewhat of a mixed bag. We have to deal with the hard aspects from Saturn and Mars – roadblocks and obstacles, frustration and agitation will all consistently arise, especially later on in the period as the aspects get closer together. However, the Moon being in essential dignity is always a very strong point towards the positive. If you can work through the obstacles, you can make some major headway in your life during this period. You will find help through these difficulties from other people: the Venus trine ensures that things will be easier if we all stick together.
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