As Saturn slowed down and turned retrograde last week, you may have noticed events taking place in the world that encouraged us to reconsider our political structures. (ahem, Key West City Commission meeting, ahem, presidential debate). Saturn represents the structures and authority figures that exist in society, so let these events continue to turn over in your mind for the next five months as you consider what structures we need for a healthy social contract. This week, we see Mercury forming a 180-degree opposition to Pluto followed by a new moon in Cancer. When the intelligence of Mercury opposes the shadow of Pluto, we seek a tense balance between the analytical mind and unconscious impulses. We think about our instincts; we talk about our traumas; we move into spaces where the natural world can embrace us. There is potential for intense arguments and gaining clarity about our compulsions. Our thoughts may turn dark, which can also help us to think critically about the light. The Cancer new moon on July 5 is particularly cozy because the moon rules the sign of Cancer, so she is at home. We are all experiencing a fresh start in our emotional worlds, particularly with our nearest and dearest. So set some intentions for your hearts.
Here are your horoscopes for Mercury opposite Pluto and the Cancer new moon. Read for your rising and sun signs.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
This is your new moon, crabbycakes! If you find that anything is holding you back from who you want to be, this is the perfect time to get clear on your self-development and how people perceive you. Set intentions now and see what emerges in two weeks. How are your financial decisions serving or not serving a purpose greater than yourself? Is there another way to think about money and motives?
Leo
July 23 – Aug. 22
Sit with the feelings that emerge in the quiet, meditative spaces. This new moon is for making sure that you know how to be fully supported even when there is no one around and nothing to do. What would that look like? A powerful conversation with a significant other in your life is an opportunity to understand yourself better. Try to think of yourself objectively. It’s impossible, but it’s a worthwhile venture.
Virgo
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
Are you feeling an almost obsessive drive to work or to keep busy? Remember that your mind needs respite, so try to find quiet time for your thoughts to settle. Hard work can support a peaceful mind. If you find a new group of friends or possibly even a new support network, suspend any suspicion and see how they help you in two weeks.
Libra
Sept. 23 – Oct. 23
A fresh start at work is being offered to you under this new moon. A new project? A new promotion? A new career entirely? If you feel it now, invest your energy and see what emerges in two weeks. You seem to have some powerful creative inspiration coming through. Think about the people in your life who nourish versus the people who drain your creativity. Make some choices.
Scorpio
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
With work on your mind, you may notice something really powerful taking place at home. This is not a time to avoid, rather a time to use how you think about work to help you manage the issue at the homestead. Let this new moon crystallize a new adventure for you. Plan for a vacation, sign up for a new course of study, join a new faith community. It’s time for a perspective shift.
Sagittarius
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
This new moon is a great time to invest in something you care about. You can give your time, your energy, your skills, your money – and you should receive a relatively quick return. There is some intense, almost obsessive, energy in your local neighborhood, and you may be thinking about getting out of Dodge for a bit. That would be worthwhile, but the issue will be there when you return.
Capricorn
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
Is there a possible new relationship in your life? Did you meet someone and are you wondering where it might go? Enjoy the moment and reassess in two weeks under the full moon. You’ve begun a powerful new entanglement with money and possessions in recent months, but think about how you might make them work for other people, too. Hoarding stops the flow.
Aquarius
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
If you have been wanting to start a new daily routine or build some new habits into your life, this new moon is the perfect time to get started. Whether you start a new morning routine, a new exercise regimen, or a new workflow, it will be supported. Even though you are embarking on a powerful, personal metamorphosis, you can still think about partnership.
Pisces
Feb. 19 – March 20
Think about your physical health and how it relates to your mental health. You have a powerful transformation taking place in your unconscious, and focusing your mind on how you take care of your body will help to anchor you. You have a creative, joyful endeavor being planted under this new moon, so follow your bliss.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
When intensity starts to show up in your friend network, it is helpful to turn your mind to your own means of self-expression. How do you show up, and how do you avoid getting caught up in the dramatics? Think of what actually brings you joy. Set some intentions for your home and family under the new moon. How would you like to see your personal world progress?
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
Do you need to try to communicate something in a different way? This new moon affords you an altogether different way of getting your point across. So try it, and see the results under the full moon in two weeks. Power struggles at work have you thinking about home more. Let thoughts of home help provide solutions for the intensity in the office.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
A new financial opportunity is opening up. Apply for that job, take that gig, open that savings account. You will see results in two weeks, so get going. With some serious new things coming into your life, your mind needs time to remember what is familiar. Let nostalgia kick in for a time and see how far you’ve come.
