AUGUST 17-19: CHALLENGING CANCER MOON

MOON ENTERS CANCER at 12:13pm EDT on Thursday, August after a VOID OF COURSE morning. It remains in Cancer until Saturday, August 19 at 11:17am. LAST ASPECT OF MOON: Moon Square Uranus in Aries. The Moon in its own Cardinal Water sign of Cancer is strong, especially as we build toward the SOLAR ECLIPSE on Monday. In this placement it is usually emotional, subjective and appreciates being close to home and family. With the hard aspect to Uranus, there are likely to be upsets that erupt from actions initiated during this period. Expect the unexpected and things will go much easier! Cancer symbolizes The FEMININE ARCHETYPE which we can visualize as the womb, the ultimate container. We feel the need to protect and be protected. We feel dependent and depended upon; we want to nourish and be nourished. Cancer clings; Uranus, especially in Aries, separates. Any conflicts we feel, especially within ourselves (the square aspect), are likely to reflect this theme. We want to belong and participate, but we are also drawn to assert our independence, be unique and go our own way. Try not to take things too personally and know this too shall pass. Remember to stand in the other's shoes. Allow others the freedom Uranus demands. It's a good to time to hang out at home and cook some amazing meals and honor others' needs!

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CANCER SCENE FOR THE DAY: The Innocents, 2016; France; Director: Anne Fontaine. In a profoundly moving film by women about women, The Feminine Archetype is violated by the sky god Uranus in as outrageous a manner as imaginable. Based on actual events in Poland at the end of WWII contemplative nuns in a Benedictine community must re-examine their faith (Mercury Retrograde) and find radical alternative solutions to a problem which nearly annihilates them. They respond in perfect Cancerian form by discovering a way to take care of each other. The nearly black and white earth toned palette reflects the simplicity of their daily lives and the serious dilemma which they must resolve.