Here we are at the First Quarter Moon in Libra conjunct Jupiter. You may have felt a true lift, lightening or return of inspiration last night. That said, she will spend Saturday (July 1) having it out with Mars, Pluto and Mercury in Cancer as a prelude to the Full Moon in Capricorn on the 8th which will have another go at this cardinal cross energy. Clearly we are being asked to master the Cardinal Cross. How do we hold all four corners of the Cardinal Cross in balance while keeping our hearts open? Let's do a little breakdown of the Cardinal Cross as we'll be working with it many times throughout the next few months until Jupiter leaves Libra. Each time the Moon goes through any of the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra or Capricorn, these themes reappear for our attention.
ARIES: Self, Me, Instinct, the Head, Authority, Immediacy, Action, Competition, War
CANCER: Home, Mother, Security, Feelings, Moods, Needs, Feminine instincts, Family, Stomach, Breasts
LIBRA: Relationships, Balance, Compromise, Diplomacy, Beauty, Harmony, Peace, Symmetry, Justice, Mediating
CAPRICORN: Material Concerns, Mastery, Fear, Guilt, Shame, Enslavement, Fear, The Knees, Tradition, Integrity, Structure, Usefulness, Quality, Ascetism
The opening square of the Moon can be extremely anchoring if we work with it consciously. In preparation of the Full Moon we first circle back to where we started on Day One with the New Moon in Cancer. Our emotions, our feelings our security needs, our relationship with the feminine and our guts. Now we are being asked to bring this into balance, harmony and flow. We will really be feeling what is out of balance and not flowing in our bodies and psyches at this time.
It's hard enough to keep our relationships with Self and Other in balance but add in inner and outer world into the mix and it's quite a balancing act. We need time alone to process and heal before giving ourselves to others or to the world in general. This also means just going out into the world. All of this requires extreme caution and care now because our tendencies to push even one corner of the axis to an extreme throws everything off kilter.“Nobody can hurt me without my permission.”― Mahatma Gandhi
The First Quarter Libra Moon also reminds me how essential it is to work towards harmony in all of these arenas as much as possible. The discord we experience is usually brought on by us. Our expectations are not met. We don't get our way. Things don't happen in our timing. We blame everyone else. We want to punish the world. We don't feel valued, loved or appreciated enough so we throw everything into chaos as an energetic tantrum of believing this will show the cosmos we mean business. Like Libra John Lennon would say, "Give Peace a Chance." Peace is a forgotten art form. To let things slide off our backs. To forgive and forget. To release the need to be right. To stop fighting and arguing over petty things.
Aries:
Happy Fourth of July, baby! Summer is in full swing with the strong family theme still front and center. Plus, everything is changing this week, Aries. First off, your world of communication (read: texting, emails and conversation) gets loads sweeter and wittier. You’ll be thinking from your heart, writing from your heart and thinking about love in general for the next several weeksl. The big news of the week is the Full Moon on Saturday bringing your career status to the next level. Look back to projects and goals you started last January and take pride in how far you’ve come!
Taurus:
You have so much going on this week, that you may forget there’s a holiday situated right in the middle of it all. After settling into a few weeks of beauty and pleasure, you’re starting to feel the urge to hustle again. The part of your nature that knows how to wheel and deal and get into business mode takes over after Tuesday. You’re also gifted with all of the creative juju you need to take your work and ongoing projects to the next level. The Full Moon on Saturday stirs up some serious travel fever. If you don’t have some exotic summer plans on your radar, now is the time to get something going.
Gemini:
Your world is about to get infinitely sweeter this week, Gemini just in time for a fabulous Fourth of July. The planet of beauty and love (Venus) is moving into your stars starting on Tuesday to assure the remainder of July feels like the summer of love. You’re a total attraction magnet for the next few weeks, so if you’re single now is the time to work the dating apps. If you’re already hitched, your relationship will feel amazing. You’re also a magnet for money under this influence. Add in the Full Moon on Saturday giving your work a turbo-charged boost. Projects you started last January are reaching their apex now. This a success all around week, darling. Cheers!
Cancer:
Some of the recent planetary pileup in your stars is finally starting to subside this week, Cancer. This means the recent drama, excitement and overload is smoothing out around the edges. This is especially true on the mental front. You are so ready for a break from texting, emails and feeling like a slave to your gadgets. You can use the holiday on the 4th as your excuse for a much needed time out from being “online” 24-7. Plus, there’s a very intense Full Moon building up in your opposite sign of Capricorn. This is the perfect week for balancing out any relationship issues that need attention.
Leo:
You have so much on your plate this week, Leo but it’s all good. Just don’t forget to celebrate the holiday this Tuesday because the stars are bringing you all the love that day. Plus, the planet of communication (Mercury) is moving into your very own stars for the next few weeks to keep you on your toes and probably on your phone. The theme of constant connection could be your 4th of July anthem. You might find it impossible to turn your brain or your computer off for the next few weeks. If you’ve been needing to catch up on correspondence, July is your month.
Virgo:
It might be a holiday week, but you’ve got business on the brain, Virgo. Your ambition is off the charts and you’re making things happen. Not only are you surrounding yourself with the creme de la creme of a team, but you’re so far advanced in your future plans that you’re slated for mega success. This is an excellent week to get your message out to the masses. Your social media skills are on point because you feel a trend months before anyone else has a clue. Finally, to assure a fabulous weekend—-the Full Moon on Saturday is extremely romantic and creative.
Libra:
Home and family is definitely where your heart is this week, Libra. And perfect timing—for the Fourth of July! Plus, your ruling planet (Venus) is brining you all the opportunities for travel and adventure you could ever want over the next few weeks. Don’t worry about all of the details and feel overly responsible for making sure everyone else has a wonderful holiday. This is about reunion, joy and stress-free quality time with relatives. If you’re feeling overly obsessed with family themes, you can blame it on the Full Moon building up all week and reaching her peak on Saturday. Balance all that you give with learning to relax and receive, darling.
Scorpio:
Communication becomes the major topic of this exciting and emotional holiday week! You have learned some powerful lessons around the power of your tongue lately and now you get to put your wisdom into practice by continuing to bite it when your pride feels attacked. Trust that there are always two sides to every story and give your loved ones the benefit of the doubt. Research is also on the agenda as is personal transformation. Your career star is also on the rise this week, so go ahead and launch your bigger projects and goals. Saturday’s Full Moon is full of opportunity.
Sagittarius:
Money becomes a loaded issue this week, Sadge. Have you been spending money like water lately? That’s a rhetorical question of course for generous Sagittarius spirits. As the Full Moon builds up all week until Saturday, you’ll be feeling the pressure to get a grip on your finances. Sit down and make that budget once and for all. More importantly commit to sticking to it without fail until you get your banking back into balance. This will simply assure that you have more to spend later on —-sans guilt. Celebrate Independence Day this Tuesday by knowing you have the power to become and remain debt free, baby!
Capricorn:
It’s your Fourth of July party, and you can cry if you want to. Yep, it’s a hella emotional week, Capricorn. You pride yourself on having control of the messier side of your feelings and yet there’s a Full Moon brewing in your very own stars now. Let it all hang out without apology. You have been working so hard for so long, that you might have overlooked the fact that it’s officially summer now. You can’t be all business all of the time darling or it will affect your health and heart. This is the week to turn all of that around and bring back the art of relaxation.
Aquarius:
It’s a holiday week, and just in time! You’ve never needed or wanted a vacation more than you do right now, Aquarius. You definitely hit the wall last week in terms of pressure and overworking and now you want nothing more than to kick back and plant yourself on a chaise lounge with cool drink for the duration of the summer. Your dreams are off the charts as the weekend nears due to the Full Moon energies. Be sure to write down all and any clips you can remember as they will have meaning to you down the road. Keep them in a journal, darling and watch the insights and epiphanies pour right in.
Pisces:
Happy Independence Day, Pisces! You’re feeling anything but independent at the moment, but you do adore any reason to celebrate. In fact, this could be one of your most social weeks of the year if you’re willing. There’s a potent little Full Moon building up until Saturday and bringing all of your friends, collaborators and tribe members out of the woodwork and vying for your undivided time and attention. You love to be surrounded by so much love and support but too much people time can also be draining on your sensitive system. Find the balance by taking time out for hydrotherapy whenever possible in between all of the mixing and mingling.
