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From June 21 to July 21, the Sun transits Cancer. The sign is ruled by the Moon, the satellite that reflects the Sun's light in a fluctuating, cyclical spectrum of variable fertility. The sign is also represented by a crab, an animal that lives in the water and moves to land according to the tides of the sea. In the Egyptian Tarot by Ed. Kier, the planet corresponds to eight arcana. And among the Greek deities, it is associated with Hermes and Zeus: the god of travelers and the king of Olympus.
This solar month announces peak times in each hemisphere. In the north, the Moon at its apogee indicates great activity and force of expression, enough to propel an entire hemicycle of development over the next six months. In the south, the Moon at its perigee indicates that the roots are ready to gradually awaken, during a time of great rest and internal preparation. The I Ching refers to these moments with the hexagrams Chien, the Creative (1) and Kun, the Receptive (2), respectively.
In classical and esoteric astrology, Cancer has several rulers: the Moon, Neptune, and Pluto, key planets for the development of the cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer itself, Libra, and Capricorn). And, according to Karmic astrology, the Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces) dive toward their own foundations, where they encounter fiery matter that often produces submerged explosions.
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The Moon is assigned 2 Egyptian major arcana, and 6 minor ones: The Priestess (2), The Apostolate (12), Domesticity (29), Duplicity (38), Conjecture (47), Pilgrimage (56), Learning (65) and The Offering (74).
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Moon's cardsLunar forces are expressed on the Earth and, in some way, are part of the Earth itself. When they are deposited there, from that moment on, they begin to live and express the laws that govern the world of living beings, subject to cycles of beginning, development, and death.The arcane path that continues is an adjustment to these forms, like a river flowing along its course. In this terrain, possibilities for latency are discovered. Ultimately, these are chances to develop an intuited design, not yet manifest, but potentially visible. It's the design implicit in nature, in the DNA, in the Mind as the vital principle present in beings and things.The panorama that thus opens invites a decision. Continuing on this arcane path implies losing the forms of water, of that primal nature in which there was adaptation to the world. The alchemical path leads to the discovery of one's own places, toward the unknown, the unfamiliar, that which is not given by nature or habit. On this path, the lunar series begins to perceive within itself the creative power that is achieved beyond birth, as a path of personal development.The processes that continue are part of the Moon's encounter with the vitality of the Sun. In this encounter, which is productive and surprising, the Moon unfolds in all its phases, thus providing different products at different stages. Due to the lunar weight itself, the Earth once again receives new seeds that replicate the entire previous path. The Moon thus remains, renewing itself again and again, in the awareness that what has been achieved or accomplished has been possible thanks to its stay on Earth, thanks to it.index
Northern Hemisphere
CHIEN The Creative
1. Great development (productive cycle).
I Ching begins with this hexagram, which represents one of the two great active principles that produce all beings and things: the creative yang force. The hexagram indicates motion, openness, creativity, visible presence, and maximum development. But I Ching is a lunar book, and therefore all of this refers to the development of the products of the Earth. It's the development of everything that has had roots. And, as happens with cyclical processes, this time will also begin to decline and exhaust itself. But now is the time to reach the goal, the aim finally conceived, to make the initial plan visible, to put it definitively into practice, and to observe all the possible effects that have occurred over the past six months. The moment is similar to the Full Moon.
Southern Hemisphere
KUN The Receptive
2. Latency (productive cycle)
The Receptive is a sign of darkness, closed, awaiting the entry of activity to open and occupy the space. It's not possible to observe it except through the yang force that drives it to manifest. And, as this moment is similar to the New Moon, the great yin principle is at its maximum invisibility. It's not a time of grand displays but of emptiness to progressively accommodate the influx of energy, especially during the next six months. Now is the time to clear the ground, not occupy it with contents, to foster a stalemate while time does its work for a subsequent birth and generation. Lunar darkness has nothing to do with closing or hiding: there's no movement yet. This will come on its own, later.
Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn are all cardinal signs. This characteristic makes them the great markers of the Zodiac, specifically regarding the most important points of development within cycles. And, when the Sun is in Cancer, the four cardinal signs unfold in a particular way.
For ARIES, Cancer season is a time of panoramic vision, of great inspiration, like an invitation to observe and plan far beyond the details and the everyday. It's a month of grand visions, primarily for conceiving global projects and prioritizing massive designs, regardless of the specific means or avenues necessary to bring things to life.For CANCER, your own month brings much greater emotional affinity than usual. Almost irrational empathy, fluid intimate encounters, and natural approchements are all experiences that are facilitated between people who resonate internally in a similar way. It's also a very good time to increase inner security, both at home and among groups.For LIBRA, the month will try to soften the mood, but this will be perceived as an influence that is incompatible with what Libra has in mind. During this month, Libra could make abrupt, decisive, and unexpected decisions. The crab will be inviting you to meditate, to moderate your intensity, and to dilute excesses of force.For CAPRICORN, Cancer season sparks a wealth of inspiration, brings you closer to ideals, and also generates many opportunities to fall in love. The goat knows how to attract beings and things toward your goals, while the crab will provide emotional security and protection for your assets and loved ones. Everything seems to converge, harmonize, and come together by mutual agreement. Attraction and magnetism will be at their peak.index
Among the deities of Olympus, Cancer is associated with Hermes and Zeus: communications and government. Both gods have already been mentioned in previous deliveries of the newsletter. About Hermes, visit this link. About Zeus, visit this one.
These are births that bring great sensitivity and intuition. With a broad empathy and resonance, they will easily grasp internal states, undercurrents, and inner tendencies. They'll also express a strong sense of introspection, with a tendency toward meditation and caring for the environments and people closest to them. Opening and closing spaces could become a habitual movement in their lives, and they'll have to decide what to do about it, observing the degree of disorganization it would entail. At these times, they can find the counterpoint in the study of things, in observing details, and in keeping things functioning under clear logic.
Northern HemisphereMoon's rising sign: Virgo. Ruler: Mercury.Going beyond the evolutionary axis is the end of the karmic path. This means opening a new path for yourself, especially on the internal level. Your origins will be very important during the early years, but karma will lead you to seek greater objectivity, knowledge, and methods to confront experience and project the design of your lives. When this happens, you'll rediscover yourself, beyond your natal and developed selves. Embracing a new radiance, like a beacon on the horizon, will open the door to a new way of being and existing.
Southern HemisphereMoon's rising sign: Pisces. Ruler: Neptune.These birth charts invite us to complete processes and synthesize expressions. These natives possess the logic and technique necessary to organize their lives and skillfully delve into their emotions and all kinds of environments. A deep empathy will allow them to approach anything that sparks their interest and intrigues, or that represents a challenge to rational understanding. They'll be very connected to their own projections, and from an early age, they'll navigate their evolutionary path with great ease. However, there'll be an unusual note amidst so much fluidity: occasionally, some battles will present a somewhat conflicting panorama.index
Lunar months last approximately 29 days, and are very useful to consider short-term purposes. The beginning of the month is for setting tendencies, and the effects can be fully observed 15 days later. The rest of the month is for decreasing the initial tendency and freeing space for the new cycle to come.NEW MOON. The lunar month begins on June 25 th with the Moon and Sun at 4° Cancer. Find broad echoes, spread enthusiasm, and vibrate on the same wavelength. There's a good chance of blocking out anything that could disrupt the stability and care of what's most precious.FULL MOON. The Moon will shine on July 10 th at 18º Capricorn, with the Sun at 18º Cancer. A very good karmic moment to make the most of the past and future. To seamlessly combine imagination and objectivity, and to easily perceive needs and how to satisfy them.
Northern HemisphereStrawberry MoonComfort can be very convenient, but it can also lead to stagnation and inaction. We must not lose sight of our goals, and to do so, we must exercise our mind, trying to maintain a rational approach to whatever is happening, without confusion, deception, or self-deception. Complacency is very tempting, but the Moon is a satellite whose light fluctuates, and changes are inevitable. To stay in tune with the passage of time, we must move consciously and clear our perceptions of some wonderful clouds of enchantment.
Southern HemisphereCold MoonThe path traveled has led to a great opportunity, one that rarely occurs. A month of great satisfaction, both internally and especially in one's emotional life, offering sensations and feelings to be deeply explored. A great benefit could be achieved, even by appealing to previously acquired knowledge. Logic could be a very good tool to guide oneself, and thus develop a new insight based on the present moment, a moment that is vast both individually and socially.
Astrology 2025-32: Uranus in Gemini
The planet of lightning, Uranus, begins a 7-year cycle by entering the sign of the twins, the dual Gemini. What does this entry bring? How should we prepare? More light will be added to a sign that is accustomed to presenting both light and shadow, so this astral combination will bring more opportunities than usual, especially given all the discoveries. It'll be very interesting to observe what happens, as much will be learned from it.
Native-American Zodiac
The month of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere is related to the Woodpecker, a sign associated to nurturing, best partners and friends. People of the sign shine when it is about devotion and romance, and they also know how to keep to a budget!
The month of Cancer in the Southern Hemisphere is related to the Snow Goose, a determined and goal-oriented sign. People of the sign are proud of their works and are always looking for a successful outcome. With the right partner, they become very sensual, playful and expressive. But when they don't match, they turn obssesive and gloomy.
Source: Native American Zodiac Astrology.
Trees of Celtic tradition
Tree spirits are assigned according to lunar months, which begin at different dates than solar months do. When the Sun is in Cancer, the spirits of the Oak and Holly flourish. The Oak spirit appears before the beginning of the month of Cancer, between June 10 th and July 7 th. The rest of the solar month belongs to Holly spirit. Regarding the Oak spirit, read again the preivous delivery of the newsletter dedicated to the sign of the twins. About Holly spirit, follow this link.
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