July 17, 2023 at 11:32 am PDT is a new Moon in Cancer. Water sign Cancer rules the fourth house of motherhood, home, and ancestry. This lunar month will be an ideal time to focus on your home and nurturing self and others. Plus, the new Moon and Sun trine Neptune in Pisces bringing increased sensitivity that leads to spiritual development. There is a general concern for the emotions of others, and a desire to assist those less fortunate.
The new Moon and Sun sextile Uranus in Taurus. Life can become more interesting. Curiosity is stimulated, and activities with friends and neighbors bring new experiences. There’s inspiration to make changes in your immediate surroundings to express your creativity. Travel is very favorable this lunar month.
The new Moon and Sun are opposite Pluto in Capricorn. You have the power to make changes in the areas of your life that are not working well for you. There could be nostalgic reflection about emotions from the past or emotional attachment to your surroundings, especially during Venus retrograde July 22 to September 3. Past loves or reconnections with old friends during Venus retrograde can be comforting. But there can be break-ups during Venus retrograde due to breakthroughs about relationship patterns that need to change. Contact me for your tarot or astrology reading this summer, or a feng shui consultation for your home.
This new Moon begins the lunar month of the Earth Sheep, the fortunate Gold Sheep. Sheep are a symbol of love and peace, and the element Earth is grounding. Sheep month in this Rabbit year is lucky in general because Sheep and Rabbit are best friends, along with peace-maker Pig. During Sheep lunar month, it’s advisable to exercise self-control and be diplomatic. If you have a creative project to do this summer, focus and take your first steps.
Cancer emotional maturity and Sheep kindness can bring opportunities for everyone this month, and are most empowering for Water signs Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces and those born in Rabbit, Horse, Sheep, and Pig years.
Happy new Moon,
Susan
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