THE GOOD

The Queen of Heaven is seated upon her throne in the sign of Cancer, as this is the place of her rulership. 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.

Jupiter has moved into Pisces, one of his places of rulership, forming a fantastic superior trine to the Moon in Cancer. This will create feelings of trust, faith, and hope that the Universe is providing for you and bringing you where you need to be. You will be more emotionally buoyant, and your renewed enthusiasm and vigor for life will bring in new opportunities for you to take up space and be confidant in your abilities. Depending on your own natal chart and current time lord periods, doorways could open up for you around finances.

THE BAD

Thankfully, there are no really major challenges regarding the Moon during this period. She forms no aspects to either of the malefics, and is in a place of supreme essential dignity.

Remember that the Cancer Moon place greatly supports the more emotional, intuitive sides of life as opposed to the more material, grounded ones. If you lean into internal development as opposed to external development, you will find that you can make great strides in your spiritual path. Try surrendering to higher powers who work their will into the world, and remember that the Universe always has your back.

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.

ASTROLOGICAL SIGNATURES

Entry: Thursday, July 8th at 9:50am EDT / 1:50pm UTC.

Departure: Saturday, July 10th at 8:20pm EDT / Sunday, July 11th at 12:20am 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: Conjunction to the Sun in Cancer. This is a place of supreme harmony between intentions and circumstances. An excellent time for lunar magic and setting intentions.

Aspects

• Inferior Trine to Jupiter in Pisces. By now, Jupiter has moved into his own domicile in Pisces, forming a trine with the Moon in Cancer. This is a very positive aspect, bringing expansion, support, clarity, and deepening one’s sense of purpose.