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THE GOOD

In the zodiacal sign of Cancer, the Queen of Heaven is seated upon her throne. But unlike most kings and rulers, the Moon’s place of power is with the common people, sharing in their lives and desiring emotional well being for all. Like most effective Queens, the Moon desires safety, security, and nourishment of all kinds for her people, and this is where she has the power and authority to provide us with that. You will have your needs met more quickly, and you will find grace and ease for receiving what it is you need.

But just to reiterate: Cancer Moon periods are great, but if you’re looking for an opportunity to seize the day, check a million things off your to do list, and just generally feel AMPED up…you’re going to be disappointed. This is the time for gentleness, quiet reflection, and receptivity. Release your own attachment to results and surrender to what the universe has to offer you right now. Let the Queen take care of you.

Regarding support from other planets, the Moon receives a beautiful sextile from Venus in Taurus. This is an excellent aspect for interpersonal harmony, kindness, and aesthetic inspiration. People will be kinder to each other and to themselves, and there is a wonderful window opening to try and manifest something beautiful with other people. Artists, musicians, and dancers will especially benefit from this sextile.

THE BAD

The Sun is in Aries while the Moon is in Cancer. In other words, the divine lovers are quarreling, and as a result the base-line levels of flow and harmony in the world greatly diminish. Obstacles and roadblocks to the enactment of your will in the material world will continue to arise. All the more reason for you to try and remain in a yin, open, and receptive place. The Divine is not asking you to hold fast to your own will right now - it wants you to surrender into something greater.

Additionally, we have to deal with a square to Mercury in Aries. Mercury in Aries is rebellious and argumentative. Here we see the more Negative sides of Mercury as a thief, highwayman, or a ne’er-do-well. With the square, clear thinking and reasoning is replaced by sudden outbursts and emotional flare-ups. Discursive reasoning is more challenging, and you may find it difficult to effectively communicate with others.

THE WYRD

The Greek Magical Papyri (PGM) recommends the Cancer Moon period as an excellent time for protection spells. This makes sense, see the notes on emotional safety above. Cancer Moon emphasizes the value of deeper, more comprehensive definitions of what it means to be truly safe. What will make you feel safer? What forces make you afraid and keep you from using your gifts? Use this as an opportunity to release those fears, and create boundaries around the triggers as well.

This is a great period for lunar magic, obviously. The Moon is in Cancer on a Monday is a fantastic window for working with the Moon, especially as she is waxing. Did you do a new Moon spell last Monday? If you did, this will be an excellent time to check in with the Moon about your requests, and see if there is anything you can do to move things forward more.

Remember, everything that I tell you here needs to be indexed to your natal chart, especially the house placement of the Moon, any major transits and the time lords in your life. A strong period for one person may be more challenging for another. I am currently taking on new clients for readings, and I would be very happy to walk you through your own chart and astrological weather - book a session with me here!

ASTROLOGICAL SIGNATURES

Entry: Saturday, April 17th at 3:25pm EDT / 7:25pm UTC.

Departure: Tuesday, April 20th at 2:10am EDT / 6:10am 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 brief 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 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.

Relationship to the Sun: Inferior Square to the Sun in Aries. There will be great tension and challenges between your own desires and intentions and what your environment and circumstances support. Things will not work out very easily.

Aspects

• Inferior Square to Mercury in Aries. The use of the mind and reason is more challenging. Communication in general is much more strained, and conversations could become unnecessarily volatile. Distinctions and reasoning become blurred by passion.

• Inferior Sextile to Venus in Taurus. Interpersonal harmony is very strengthened. Harmony and flow will be greatly strengthened between people. Artistic connection will also be greatly strengthened.