Timing: The Moon occupies the sign of Cancer from Friday September 11th at 9:22am UTC till UTC Sunday 9/13 at 4:32pm UTC.
Moon in Cancer: Rulership of the Moon - strong essential dignity. Nurtering and supportive. Emotional exploration is strongly supported here, as well as stillness and introspection. Not a good time for hard work or trying to get a lot done, but passitivity and quietude will take you very far.
Triplicity and Quadruplicity: Movable water. Movability (cardinality) indicates short and quick bursts of activity that are cut short and not seen through as often. The Moon and our own moods, activities, and attention spans tend to flit from one thing to the next. The water element emphasizes the emotional and inner life, and people tend to prioritize their own inner states and unconsciousness patterns. The atmosphere takes a very reflective tone and introspective tone.
Moon’s ruler: The Moon is her own ruler in Cancer, part of the reason this placement is so positive. Time spent well during this period can always have long-lasting results if used well.
Aspects
Inferior Cardinal Square to the Mercury in Virgo. Conversational flow is strengthened, and interconnection with other people is more likely, though it will take more legwork on your part to access it. Thinking is less clear, and it is easier to make bad decisions.
Superior sextile to Sun in Leo. Moderate flow and harmony between your own moods and desires and the situations that your environment and context provide for you. You can count on the road rising up to meet you, and support should come to you to help you enact your will.
Inferior moveable Square to Mars: Aggravated emotions, tension and frustration at circumstances, but also a strong impulse to get things done.
Moveable opposition to Jupiter. Aid from friends and allies, though not at first forthcoming. Mentors coming in with harder lessons. Potential for financial growth through hard work.
Moveable opposition to Saturn. Stronger potential for depression, doubt, and negative self-talk. Could easily become overpowered by negativty feelings. A fog may come over you at times.
Summary: We have a lot going for us here with the moon’s essential dignity and help from the Sun. But as was the case last month, Saturn and Mars will create tension and difficulties that will get in the way, especially towards the end of this period as these aspects begin to perfect. Nevertheless, these difficculties will be surmountable, as the Moon’s own inherent strength will carry her through. Challenges will arise that try to offset you from your emotional center - use them as an opportunity to go deeper and unpack your own emotional processes.
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