2013 July New Moon in Cancer

Iran mosque ceilingJuly 8th – New Moon at 16° Cancer, Saturn stations direct at 5° Scorpio

The new moon is joined by Mercury, so it’s important to express yourself, especially those feelings you’ve been bottling up. Don’t sit quietly by and hope others intuit what you’re feeling: engage, share.  Opening up about your needs, your fears, and your longings is where the real growth lies this moon cycle. Connect and network with your tribe.

Emotional risks – especially those that help clear the air and open discussion – pay off.

square from Uranus indicates a need to break with routine, to let yourself step out of the past and out of routines and move toward greater self-expression and aliveness.

That said, Saturn, Lord of Karma, stations direct at 5° Scorpio the day of the new moon, which complicates the picture. We can’t simply toss aside the old world order, as Uranus might want, without honoring the responsibilities and realities of our lives.

Since February 17th, we’ve been reassessing our obligations. With Saturn stationing, we need get serious about setting limits and creating structures that facilitate our growth and dreams.  Focus on eliminating the unnecessary and streamlining. (Use Uranus’ energy to pay attention to what makes you feel alive versus what feels deadening.) Then put a plan in place that supports change yet honors reality.

Much of this new moon points to tensions between responsibility versus freedom, the past versus the future, the status quo versus change, and tradition versus innovation. Be adaptable, listen to your intuition, and craft a plan that moves you toward your heart’s desires.

What feeds your soul? What are you waiting for?