Moon into Cancer: Healing Rest

Thursday evening through Sunday morning
Eastern Daylight Time

Thursday, March 29

4 Swords: Rest from Strife
©Stephanie Pui-Mun Law

Moon enters Cancer 7:07pm
Moon trine Neptune (Pisces) 11:05pm

Friday, March 30
Moon square Uranus (Aries) 4:38am
Moon sextile Mars (Virgo) 5:06am
Moon trine Chiron (Pisces) 9:38am
Moon inconjunct the North Node (Sagittarius) 11:14am
Moon opposite Pluto (Capricorn) 1:48pm
First Quarter Moon:
Moon square Sun (Aries) 3:41pm
Moon sextile Jupiter (Taurus) 8:42pm

Saturday, March 31
Mars (Virgo) inconjunct Uranus (Aries) 5:02am
Venus (Taurus) inconjunct Saturn (Libra) 2:23pm
Moon trine Mercury (Pisces) 6:13pm
Moon square Saturn (Libra) 11:33pm

Sunday, April 1
Moon sextile Venus (Taurus) 12:20am
(begin void of course)
Moon enters Leo 4:36am

The Moon enters her home sign of Cancer Thursday evening, and for those caught up in contentious conversations the last few days, the respite arrives none too soon. During this transit through Cancer, the Moon steps back from confrontation and change, seeking calm and healing. Even in the midst of big changes, quiet moments are possible––and needed.

safe at home

Thursday night offers a flowing trine between the Moon and Neptune, which could bring deep dreaming. You might also find yourself reaching for an old favorite film, or pulling out photo albums you haven't looked at in a while.

Friday morning, the Moon takes a stand against Uranus, refusing to move any faster than she chooses. She's in sync with careful Mars, still retrograde in Virgo. The Moon's also flowing with Chiron, then making an edgy aspect with the North Node and opposing Pluto.

With this combination, we might find ourselves feeling beleaguered and criticized, our feelings hurt because we meant well and were doing our best. Or we could choose to look carefully at our actions and then seek the healing we need, taking responsibility for meeting our own needs.

The First Quarter Moon also arrives Friday afternoon, followed by a supportive sextile with Jupiter, so choosing actions to reach long term goals will be the better choice.

Saturday, Mars and Venus agree with the Moon: Too much pressure for change is not helpful! Mars asks Uranus to slow down, and Venus asks Saturn to take it easy, already. Meanwhile, the Moon flows with Mercury in visionary Pisces, as he moves slowly toward the end of his retrograde time.

Overnight, the Moon makes her own square to Saturn and then flows in sextile with Venus, offering restful sleep Saturday night. After about four hours void of course, the Moon steps front and center in dramatic Leo, bringing creative passion to Sunday.

While the Moon rests in Cancer, we look for ways to slow down, finding peace and healing.
    

Moon into Gemini: Speak Truth Wisely

Tuesday morning through Thursday evening
Eastern Daylight Time

Tuesday, March 27

threading the maze

Moon enters Gemini 6:43am
Sun (Aries) inconjunct Chiron (Pisces) 7:44am
Moon square Neptune (Pisces) 10:39am
Moon sextile Uranus (Aries) 4:16pm
Moon square Mars (Virgo) 6:04pm
Moon square Chiron (Pisces) 9:27pm
Moon sextile Sun (Aries) 10:38pm
Moon opposite the North Node (Sagittarius) 11:42pm

Wednesday, March 28
Moon inconjunct Pluto (Capricorn) 2:03am
Moon semisextile Jupiter (Taurus) 8:12am

Thursday, March 29
Moon semisextile Venus (Taurus) 9:36am
Moon square Mercury (Pisces) 10:05am
Mercury (Pisces) sextile Venus (Taurus) 1:42pm
Moon trine Saturn (Libra) 2:05pm
(begin void of course)
Sun (Aries) squares Pluto (Capricorn) 3:55pm
Moon enters Cancer 7:07pm

The Moon steps into trickster Gemini early Tuesday morning, into a day whose patterns may highlight for us all the ways speaking out can trip us up. The Moon in Gemini loves to talk, and today's Moon will feel strong urges to speak up, speak out, and let the chips fall where they may––so it's best to be aware that choosing this course could tear things open in ways we won't expect.

The first aspect after the Moon enters Gemini is the Aries Sun forming an awkward inconjunct with Chiron the wounded healer in Pisces: Do we shine out, speak our truth, and go for the goal? Or do we attend to the needs of others for healing and mentoring? Speaking out can lead to healing, even if its uncomfortable at the time––for us as well as those we're speaking to. This could be one of those "you have to break some eggs to make an omelet) times.

The Moon is squaring the responsive, empathic, careful planets and flowing energy happily with the direct, revolutionary, fiery ones. If you need a boost to say something that needs to be said, today's energy will do that. It's good to be aware, though, that anything we say today will come out as forceful, perhaps more than we intended. With the aspects to the powerful outer planets, anything we say could also have long-term consequences. A good time to remember to think before we speak, which is not always easy with Gemini.

finding the right way

Another option for working with Tuesday's energy is looking for ways to receive and communication intuitive messages and/or healing energy.

Communication lines are open and energized. Remember that words have power and thoughts are things, and channel these powerful messaging capacities in growth-producing directions.

Wednesday deepens our opportunities to look at the consequences of speaking out. The quick-witted Gemini Moon forms an awkward inconjunct with slow-moving, transformative Pluto, and then an edgy semisextile with calm, steady Jupiter in Taurus. This day could show us the consequences for previous rash speech. Or it could begin a process of inner transformation and growth by offering personal insight. Or both, as the two are not mutually exclusive.

Thursday brings its own set of complex opportunities. The Gemini Moon makes an edgy semisextile with sensuous Venus in Taurus, and then squares Mercury in dreamy Pisces, right before Mercury and Venus flow energy together in sextile. Is the Moon feeling irritated that Venus and Mercury are moving slowly? Or does the Moon give voice to the visionary, creative qualities of a Mercury–Venus combination?

Let's go with the latter choice, opening our ears and communicating harmony, beauty and peace––because the Moon's last aspect in Gemini is a stable, supportive trine with Saturn that helps manifest what we envision.

There's plenty of power around Thursday as well, as the Aries Sun squares Pluto today, while the Moon is void of course. Creative transformation is definitely in the air. This relatively brief Sun–Pluto square reminds us that a Uranus–Pluto square is on its way, offering a reminder to prepare.

Thursday evening, the Moon slips into her home sign of Cancer, ready to rest and recoup. While the Moon transits through Gemini, we speak up, relying on Gemini's quick thinking and fast footwork to keep us out of (too much) trouble. We'll walk a complicated maze, with interesting messages available at every turn.
   

Moon into Taurus: The Slow Pulse of Life

Saturday evening through Tuesday morning
Eastern Daylight Time

Saturday, March 24

seedling

Moon enters Taurus 5:44pm
Moon sextile Neptune (Pisces) 9:28pm

Sunday, March 25
Moon semisextile Uranus (Aries) 2:55am
Moon semisextile Sun (Aries) 4:00am
Moon trine Mars (Virgo) 6:13am
Moon sextile Chiron (Pisces) 8:05am
Moon inconjunct the North Node (Sagittarius) 10:54am
Moon trine Pluto (Capricorn) 12:58pm
Moon conjunct Jupiter (Taurus) 6:02pm

Monday, March 26
Sun (Aries) inconjunct Mars (Virgo) 1:38am
Mercury (Pisces) inconjunct Saturn (Libra) 2:08am
Moon conjunct Venus (Taurus) 3:26pm

Tuesday, March 27
Moon sextile Mercury (Pisces) 12:35am
(begin void of course)
Moon inconjunct Saturn (Libra) 1:54am
Moon enters Gemini 6:43am

After days of tumultuous, amped-up Aries energy, we might all welcome the calm, steady pace of the Moon in Taurus. Starting Saturday evening, our feeling self sloooooooows down, ready to chill out. There's still plenty of Aries energy around, but this Taurus Moon gives us a chance to watch it flow without feeling we need to jump into action.

A soft sextile with Neptune offers more relaxation, opening the door to gentle dreams overnight. Sparks from Uranus and the Sun in Aries, arriving overnight, could spice up those dreams with unexpected images and pointed messages, so keep pen and paper handy. The overall feeling tone, though, should be calmer than the week just past.

work & community

Sunday itself offers steady energy to get things done. No need to rush, take things step by step, and you could be surprised at how much gets accomplished. The Moon is waxing now and everything naturally increases.

The Taurus Moon flows with Mars and Pluto, ready to build solid foundations. A flow of energy with Chiron connects us with healing and mentoring. Maybe some good advice comes our way.

The day ends with a conjunction with generous Jupiter, crowning our efforts with good fortune––and possibly good company and good food as well. A great evening to spend time with friends.

Monday reminds us that all waters are not calm, and then shows us a remedy. Very early, the Aries Sun makes an awkward connection with Mars in Virgo: A need to check details before rushing ahead. Then Mercury in dreamy Pisces makes a similar awkward connection with Saturn in Libra: Again, the idea of coming up against obstacles presents itself.

Yet Monday's only daytime aspect is the Moon's conjunction with Venus, together in Taurus, the sensuous and grounded sign that Venus rules. Self care, loving the Earth, relaxing into what feels good in a healthy way––the Moon and Venus love these choices.

Very early Tuesday, the Moon flows easily with Mercury, possibly bringing lovely dreams or perhaps simply a night of deep, restful sleep. This last classical aspect in Taurus begins the Moon's void of course time, pushing an awkward connection with Saturn into that void.

Tuesday we'll wake up bright and bushy-tailed with the Moon in Gemini, ready to connect, talk, explore, everything all at once. Before we get there, with the Taurus Moon, we relax and recharge, and also get stuff done. Good combination!