An Overview Of The Article:
In this article about the New Moon in Cancer on 7/5/2023, we delve into the intriguing nature of the Sun and Moon in Cancer, exploring their influence on our emotions, intuition, and nurturing instincts. We examine the powerful opposition of the New Moon and Ceres, shedding light on the potential themes of nurturing, growth, and abundance that may come to the forefront during this celestial event. Additionally, we delve into the significant conjunction with the bright and illustrious dog star, Sirius, and its symbolic significance across various cultures and belief systems. Furthermore, the article thoroughly explores the midpoints involved in this cosmic alignment, providing a comprehensive understanding of the planetary energies at play. To conclude, we offer insightful and practical magical advice pertaining to the Moon’s Lunar Mansion, empowering readers with actionable guidance to align with the potent energies of this celestial event.
The Nature of Cancer:
Cancer, the 4th sign of the zodiac, is a sign of intuitive feeling, ruled by the Moon. It is mothering, nurturing, and concerned with security and the home. It is associated with eating, or feeding and rules the digestive track or stomach. This sign calls for emotional strength, family spirit, simplicity, and receptivity. It also deals with the economy to a degree, the ups and downs in life, and family matters. When a new or full Moon takes place in Cancer it is always a good time to contemplate, seek creature comforts, and stay in.
Sun in Cancer:
The Sun at its most basic represents authority figures like our fathers, the president, and officials in positions of authority, this is why Kings were hidden when the Sun was eclipsed back in ancient times. It is also our health, vitality, and life force. Our ego and will to strive for success or make decisions is shown by our Sun. The Sun has a way of illuminating things and rules our spirit. When in Cancer the Sun can bring about a wealth of feelings. It is receptive, impressionable, and contemplative. Typically, family life can be more harmonious than usual but much of the themes depend on what house the Sun and New Moon are in by transit for you.
New Moon in Cancer:
The Moon is what rules our souls, our nations, family, women, mobility, memories, and mothers. When there is a new Moon in Cancer, we can assume that the issues surrounding the Sun, Moon, and Cancer will pop up. For some people this New Moon could be very nostalgic, and it could call for quite a bit of emotional strength as memories from the past come back to us. Family matters can take center stage and issues surrounding the economy may come up on a larger scale. Pay attention to how your emotions impact your dietary habits too because Cancer rules the digestive system, and our emotions can wreak havoc on our stomachs at this time.
New Moon Opposite Ceres:
Something that really stood out to me is the fact that the Sun and Moon are opposite Ceres. It is worth mentioning that Ceres is basically associated with motherhood, and so is Cancer so reproductive rights could be in the news more so than usual. With this combo Demetra George states that the nurturing principle combines with identity and purpose, that is not always a good thing in my opinion. This combination suggests that one’s identity and self-image can center around being a parent or nurturer. It is important to remember we are more than just a parent or nurturer.
Stressful aspects between Ceres and the Sun, like the opposition, can bring up conflicts between taking care of yourself and taking care of others. There can be this conflict surrounding the need for self-sacrifice for the benefit of family. It can also lead to the denial of intimacy and closeness with loved ones according to Demetra George. Unhealthy attachments can produce smothering relationships or separation and loss. Other problems may include reoccurring themes of depression and rejection. Currently, it is important to cling to a healthy sense of self-worth. This shows a need for loving non-judgmental support for each other.
With Ceres and the Moon, the nurturing principle combines with our emotional responsiveness. Stressful aspects like the opposition can create conflict between meeting your own needs and those of our family. Other problems that may arise are separations, anxieties, fears of rejection, and feelings of isolation. This creates a denial of emotional fulfillment. The issues can be healed if we can be sensitive to the emotional needs of others and mutually support each other.
Full Moon Conjunct Sirius:
This full Moon is with the Fixed Star Sirius. According to Bernedette Brady, “Ptolemy states that Sirius is like Jupiter with a touch of Mars. Robson mentions fame and honor, as well as faithfulness and guardians. Ebertin agrees with Robson and adds that a person influenced by Sirius is in danger of pushing things forward too fast. Rigor agrees with Ebertin and adds that such a person loves power,” (Brady’s Book Of Fixed Stars).
According to Robson, “It gives honor, renown, wealth, ardor, faithfulness, devotion, passion and resentment, and makes its natives custodians, curators and guardians. It also gives danger of dog bites, and two examples of this effect will be found under Procyon. [Robson, p.208.] Robson states that with the Sun there is success in business or occupations connected with metals or martial affairs, and domestic harmony. She goes on to say that when Sirius is with the Moon there is Success in business, influential friends of opposite sex, favorable for the father, good health, beneficial changes in home or business. If a malefic be with Scheat, death by fiery cutting weapons or from beasts. (Robson, p. 209)
Ebertin (Elsbeth) states that Sirius in conjunction with the Sun and well placed in the chart will be found to be the case with numerous important and famous personalities. Possibly, the rise in station is made possible by protection from people of influence.” [Fixed Stars and Their Interpretation, Elsbeth Ebertin, 1928, p.38.] She is right, Princess Dianna, George W. Bush, Frida Kahlo, Sylvester Stallone, and James VI all had this star with the Sun!
The Midpoints:
I was a little confused by the midpoints because one is considered very positive and the other quite negative. The Mars|Jupiter Midpoint with the Sun covers themes like: “Betrothal. Procreation. A man who is happy and successful in is work. Birth of a boy. The son.” With the Moon this means, “Betrothed woman or girl. Birth of a girl. People who are content and satisfied with their activities,” Ultimately this midpoint is very positive and associated with making decisions that are fortunate. Makes me wonder if some celeb is going to have a baby, announce a pregnancy, or engagement.
The Hades|Kronos midpoint is also active with the New Moon. This midpoint has a real mafia vibe to it. The basic formula for a criminal on a bigscale is not what I was expecting to see with this New Moon! Corrupt officials, governments, police, investigators may be in the limelight during this next week in my opinion. Death and ruin in ruling circles are said to be associated with this midpoint so it does make me feel a little uneasy about things.
With the Sun this midpoint is said to bring days of ill fortune or a run of bad luck. Men who must defend themselves against vile actions are mentioned; the government not keeping its promise and much ill fate or death by grave events are both mentioned. Sounds grim to me. With the Moon it is said to bring immense misfortune for women or the public. However scary this sounds though I am not putting too much stock in it.
The 9th Lunar Mansion From 12.51 Cancer to 25.42 Cancer
In Arabic, the name of the Ninth Mansion is Al-Tarf, “The Eyes.” The tropical boundaries are from 12 Cancer 51 to 25 Cancer 42. It’s key words are: Divine wrath, severity, disempowerment, infirmity, frustration and misfortune. This Lunar Mansion gives us a warning to get prepared to have power over our perceptions and reactions to challenging times. Warnock says we can do so by, “cultivating acceptance, emotional stability, wisdom and faith that all things have purpose, then burdens grow much lighter,” As the Moon moves out of the positive 8th Mansion and into foreboding of illness and defeat in the Ninth, it warns of approaching misfortune regarding health and travel. The manifestation of this energy might be more inward, too, bringing about a time of depression or disappointment.
Picatrix, Book I, Chapter Four says of the Ninth Mansion, “In this Mansion it is good to make to destroy crops, and to make unfortunate those who travel on journeys, to do evil to all men, and to cause division and hatred between allies, and to defend yourself from being attacked by another man.” I thought I would throw this in for you folks interested in planetary magic.
Closing Statements:
I hope you enjoyed reading the analysis of the unique energies surrounding the Cancer New Moon. Your dedication to following along, despite the length, is truly appreciated. As you navigate the influence of this New Moon, may you find yourself embracing new beginnings, nurturing your deepest desires, and setting positive intentions for the future. Your support and readership mean a lot, and I am sending you heartfelt wishes for success and fulfillment during this cosmic event. Please feel free to share! If you would like to know how this month and new moon will impact you personally please feel free to get in touch with me through email, Facebook, or on here to order a monthly horoscope.
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