J-Ma’s Moon Influences
NEW MOON IN CANCER 2015
Photo by artist Vasylina
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15th 2015
6:24pm {pacific time}
★ALL New Moons have the strongest effect on us 3 days prior and up to 3 days after ★
The Moon is New in Cancer, the Crab, on Wednesday, July 15th, at 6:24pm {pacific time}
New Moons are a time of starting over, new beginnings, taking action steps towards your dreams and goals, creating and renewal!
New Moons are always about New Beginnings and taking action steps towards your dreams. This Moon is at 23° degrees of Cancer and connected to our Sun in Cancer. Cancer energy is all about family, home, nurturing, sympathy, sensitivity, emotions, protectiveness, comfort & security. With the New Moon in Cancer, as well as Mercury {mind} & Mars {action} both conjunct in Cancer, there is strong mental & physical emphasis on the family and home life. Our energy and focus is on our private life and we are aware of how past conditioning is influencing our current life and the choices we make.
Security, financial security, emotional security and a feeling that we belong and are understood is important to us now. Insecurities creep in and show us where changes need to be made and new approaches must be taken. It’s important to follow your gut instinct now. Cancerian energy is highly tuned in and feeling. But, you must get quiet and listen without becoming overly emotional or blowing things out of proportion. Moodiness and extreme sensitivity is always possible under the influence of Cancer.
Affirmation:
“I easily become aware of my early childhood conditioning in a way that frees me from unwholesome patterns.”
Is there something from the past that you need to resolve or forgive to have more peace & contentment in your current life?
Are you listening to your intuition on what direction you need to take next?
Are your feelings of insecurity leading you to be overly clingy & possessive?
Do you care for your own needs as well as the needs of those important to you?
“Due to the strong emphasis on Cancer, we may also be inclined to review past wounds related to our needs, which can lead to the healing of very old and deep issues (Pluto’s involvement). However, this level of healing is only accessible to those willing to be totally honest with both ourselves and others. Luckily, free-flowing trines (120°) exist between the New Moon, Chiron, and Saturn. This forms a supportive water grand trine (equilateral triangle). Emotional issues (New Moon in Cancer) are likely to be present, but the energy of the trines permits us to take responsibility for them (Saturn) and move to a place of healing (Chiron). Therefore, this may be a time when we are more able to accept and forgive as we move out of fear and into a place of love. Forgiving doesn’t mean forgetting; it just means letting go of the energy so you can move forward without something weighing you down.” ~Anne Reith
it’s time to let go of your past. Growth is important under the Cancer New Moon and you need to ask yourself if you are held back by your past in any way. Notice what comes up, what you feel, and listen to your intuition. Forgiveness heals you. Forgive those you feel have wronged you. Forgive yourself for your mistakes.
WATCH THE NEW MOON VIDEO ~ FORGIVENESS ~ YOGA FOR LETTING GO
With Cancer influence we care deeply and we enjoy caring for those we love. Being supportive and receiving support is at the forefront of your mind. But, if we are not feeling supported and feel insecure in our closest relationships we can become clingy and possessive. With Mercury & Mars both opposite Pluto and squaring Uranus, unexpected surprises, emotional outbursts, jealousy, and control come up. Mercury & Mars opposite Pluto will increase your suspicions about the thoughts and motives of others as well as increasing a need to change other’s views & choices. If we give into our fears we could take things too far, becoming overly aggressive, spying and or mentally manipulating those we suspect & want to control. If we push things too far we could end up with serious resentment or worse, in a physical confrontation that we will later regret. Whatever you do now, remember that you cannot take back the past. Don’t overreact and choose wisely. When you notice feelings of insecurity and control coming up have a heart to heart and do your best to acknowledge how you feel, as well as how the other person feels. Resolve problems by listening and being sympathetic.
This New Moon in Cancer is asking that you find new ways to express yourself emotionally when your old ways are no longer beneficial, face your past in order to grow past it, and listen to your intuition on what changes you need to make in order to have internal contentment, relationship fulfillment and a happy home life.
“Overall, we should not take this New Moon in Cancer lightly. Use the intensity of this New Moon to face issues head on and seek out the root cause of problems rather than trying to use a Band-aid approach to heal any issues. Looking into the past for clues is definitely supported by all the Cancer energy present at the time of the New Moon. We may find origins to current problems in our early history, our cultural or gender conditioning, or even a past life. A few days after the New Moon, we will see an influx of Leo energy, which will lighten our moods. And although the lower expression of Leo’s energy can be self-centered and egotistical, it is one of the most loving of the astrological signs. It is important to use all this big-hearted energy to let your light shine in ways that serve others and humanity. Jimmy Carter (who has his Midheaven, Venus, Neptune, & North Node in Leo) has wisely reflected that, “My faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I can, whenever I can, for as long as I can with whatever I have to try to make a difference.” ” ~Anne Reith
LOVE
At the time of the New Moon Venus {planet of Love} is in the sign of Leo and getting ready to move into Virgo on July 18th just before it turns retrograde on July 25th and moves back into Leo on August 1st.
Venus in Virgo makes you more reserved in your relationship. We are very aware of whether or not we are getting our needs met in our daily life. Only a mutually supportive, nurturing relationship is fulfilling now.
If Single, you may be feeling critical and fussy about what you want. Taking time to decide if you are making a good choice leaves you with less anxiety.
VENUS RETROGRADE
Venus goes retrograde July 25 to Sept 6. Venus is the planet of love, money & luxury, art and beauty. It’s backward movement tells us that we are better off postponing any serious beauty makeovers, plastic surgeries, or anything having to do with revamping our looks until Venus goes direct. Otherwise, we are likely to end up regretting our choices. It’s better not to begin a new relationship during this period. However, past relationships and old lovers might show up in order to resolve anything that was left undone. Especially if it is karmic. There is temptation and desire that may not be beneficial to your well-being. Move cautiously and don’t repeat old patterns.
“Because Venus will turn retrograde on Saturday, July 25, Venus will only remain in Virgo for 2 weeks before it returns to Leo (see below). Given the ongoing influence of Cancer right now, Venus in Virgo may cause us to look back at relationships from our past or to bring people from our past back into our lives.” ~Anne Reith
HEALTH
Yoga Exercise: Sphinx Pose. Cancer is the natural mother/father of the zodiac. The nurturers and caretakers. They are connected to the part of the body of chest/breasts, womb, stomach & pancreas.
Directions:
Come onto your belly resting on your forearms.
Elbows are directly under your shoulders and palms are face down on the mat or palms press together in front of you.
Bottom of your shoulder blades hug into your spine.
Shoulders relax down your back.
Press down through the tops of your feet.
Hold for 1 minute and breathe deeply in and out through your nose.
Feel the breath filling up the belly as the belly expands and presses into the mat, then contracts away from the mat as you exhale.
Let the breaths be slow & deep.
Benefits: Sphinx pose expands the chest and stimulates the abdominal organs; stomach & womb.
Affirmation:
“I easily find myself taking actions that lead to my successfully restoring my chest, stomach & womb.”
LESSON
★ Be willing to get to the root of your problems
★ Shed the past. Let it fall off your back like old skin
★ Your intuition will confirm if you are getting your needs met
★ Forgive your past mistakes & others, love & nurture old wounds
★ Create a peaceful environment in your home & within
★ Honor your emotions but don’t overreact
★ Stop clinging so tightly. Let what you desire come to you and be open to receive when it does.
WHAT PART OF YOUR LIFE WILL THIS NEW MOON HAVE THE MOST INFLUENCE OVER?
ARIES :: Home, Family, Roots, Internal World, & the Mother
TAURUS :: Learning, Teaching, Communication & Networking
GEMINI :: Values, Self-Worth, Material Possessions & Money Earned
CANCER :: Self, Life Force, Personality & Image
LEO :: Dreams, Wishes, Subconscious Mind, & Karma
VIRGO :: Community, Friends, Groups, Hopes & Wishes
LIBRA :: Career, Life Direction, Public Reputation, & the Father
SCORPIO :: Higher Mind, Philosophy, Foreigners/Foreign Land & Metaphysics
SAGITTARIUS :: Death & Rebirth, Transformation, Intensity, Secrets, Inheritance, Joint Finances & Sex
CAPRICORN :: Relationships, Marriage & Business Partnerships & Legal Contracts
AQUARIUS :: Health, Daily Responsibilities, Work & Co-workers
PISCES :: Fun, Love, Creativity & Children
