New Moon in Cancer

New Moons are times of new beginnings, planting new seeds and of setting intentions. We are all familiar with the sign Cancer associated with the crab. However, my premise is that many of the attributes and meaning of the signs in the zodiac come from smaller star groups that surround the major constellations of the zodiac. Therefore, many of the meanings for the sign Cancer actually derives from the bear. Directly below the constellation of the crab is the constellation Ursa Major, the Great Bear.

The qualities and principles associated with Cancer such as nurturing, mothering and care taking comes from characteristics of the bear rather than the crab? Consider how the bear is about protection, nesting, maternal and loves food. Once again, the point I want to drive home is to understand that the meaning of the signs in the zodiac are influenced by other star groups and constellations near the region of the major constellations of the zodiac.

This New Moon is the second “Crisis Moon” of 2009 and the most powerful occurring so close to the Summer Solstice. The Crisis Moon is when the Moon is near its perigee (closest to earth) emotional and domestic issues become more intensified especially with the Moon in it’s own sign, Cancer. It’s not uncommon for those with the sign Cancer, the Moon, or 4th house strongly activated in their charts are susceptible to Lunar Burnout! This is a form of a breakdown that happens when you’re called on to nurture others to much, for too long and you’re not doing enough to nurture and care for yourself. People who suppress or refuse to honor their own essential core needs, and subordinate their needs for the needs of others, are those who wind up emotionally burned out (Moon).
Cancer’s never know when to cut the cord and stop trying to nurture the world.

Cancer is a sign related to emotional memory. Cancer’s often think about the hurt or wound of the past, rather than focusing on the joy of recovery. Holding on and clinging to the past is Cancer’s way of staying stuck in the womb of self-preservation. The Sabian Symbol for the New Moon reads: A MAN ON A MAGIC CARPET HOVERING OVER A LARGE AREA OF LAND. Keynote: The ability to expand one’s consciousness by stabilizing one’s point of view at a higher level.

This is one of the best New Moon’s to work on home improvements or repairs. We can simply enhance our home life by spending quality time with family members and those we love. This is a favorable time to let go of old defensive mechanisms that could be detrimental to your emotional well-being and relationships with others. Learn to let go of old attachments and codependency that no longer serve you. Cancer is the sign of the home and family and unless you have a home that heals your spirit you will never heal!
This is one of the most challenging and intense New Moons of the year as it make a direct opposition to Pluto in Capricorn. Expect major changes and transformations in the area’s of the home, family, work, business and in the manufacturing and housing industry
New beginnings and ending are the watchwords as old chapters in our lives come to a close, as that which supported us in the past is no longer viable. One of the most important lessons for Cancer’s is learning to let go of old attachments from the past. Pluto is a great attachment breaker and acts as a servant of wholeness.

The triple conjunction between Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune continue and still in opposition to the asteroid Hygeia (goddess of medicine) in Sibily (USA) chart. Major health care reform is one of the most vital and contentious issues of the day. Jupiter turned retrograde on the 15th and will remain there until October 13th. Jupiter retrograde cycles are not the most conducive times to initiate big plans or objectives. On a personal level Jupiter retrograde will reveal inner truths and wisdom. Honor the inner teacher!

Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune still activating the Moon in Aquarius (masses) in the Sibily chart as we all prepare for a sea of change. The longing for a new American dream, a new vision is afoot! Venus and Mars reunite the week of the 15th after a two-month separation, both in the sign Taurus. Relationships of all kinds are energized and revitalized. This is an excellent time to cultivate our inner garden through sensuality, sexuality and pleasure. Saturn conjuncts Ceres in Virgo take care of business and reviews quality control. Good time for business and pleasure.

This New Moon also activates Venus (money) in the Sibily chart and both are in direct opposition to transiting Pluto in Capricorn. The current financial crisis is still under going life support. This opposition between Venus and Pluto clearly serves as a powerful metaphor of the horrendous murder of Dr.George Tiller who was a late term abortion provider. Venus in Cancer the sign of the womb meets Pluto the annihilator in control, authoritative Capricorn. Scott Roeder the person accused of murdering Dr. Tiller has the Sun/Mercury conjunction in Pisces (martyr) both in opposition to his natal Pluto. On the day of the murder the triple conjunction in Aquarius between Jupiter. Chiron and Neptune (the wound of religious fanaticism) were squaring his natal Moon in Taurus. One of the comments Mr.Roeder made during his preliminary hearing to the judge why is everyone treating me like a murderer? Mr. Roeder de-nial is not just a river in Egypt.

"Act the way you’d like to be and Soon you’ll be the way you act.”     ~ Leonard Cohen