It’s the final week of busy Gemini season!
This week we’re finishing up the final stretch of busy Gemini season – when it seems like everyone is triple-booked and are phones are blowing up 24/7. We’re also coming off of a tense astrological week, especially this past weekend, when Mars squared Uranus. We definitely saw that fiery, explosive energy in the news and on the streets as people went out to protest.
Mars moves into Virgo and connects with Jupiter
As we move into this week, we’re going to have Mars crossing over into Virgo overnight tonight – and when it does, it’ll disconnect from unpredictable Uranus and instead create a harmonious sextile to our exalted Jupiter in Cancer.
Jupiter has been in Cancer for a week now, bringing us a sense of big, generous energy. Cancer is the sign of nurturance and nourishment – and this Jupiter loves to give. Cancer is also known as emotional – so it’s likely kicking up big feels for a lot of us, especially around the theme of relationships that are parental or nurturing.
Jupiter in Cancer links up with Saturn and Neptune
Jupiter will stay in Cancer for the next year – so we can definitely expect some really great stuff in the Cancer area of our charts during that time. But that might be a little tough to fully sense right now, because, as it transits the first couple of degrees, it’s making a square to Saturn and Neptune in Aries. Remember: I’ve been describing Saturn in Aries as a chainmail cloak that we’re wearing as we set out on a dangerous quest. And Neptune in Aries shrouds that journey in the mists of dreams and illusions. Neptune in Aries is foregrounding themes of heroism: questions of who and what we are here to save, and whether that’s even a good idea. With these three big planets Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune all communing this week, we might find ourselves with a heavy sense of responsibility and strong waves of emotion – and we should be on the watch for anything that smacks of a misplaced savior complex, and make sure we’re leaving the responsibility with those who really should bear it.
Saturday: welcome to Cancer season and summer!
On Saturday, we’ll get the Sun joining this group therapy session too, as it moves into watery Cancer overnight Friday night. This means that Friday and Saturday will be the longest days of the year, also known as Summer Solstice, the official beginning of summer. And coming off of this busy Gemini season, I hope this Cancer Sun brings you the opportunity to just bask and enjoy the sweet sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of summertime.
This week’s theme: “Put responsibility where it belongs.”
So the theme for this week is, “put responsibility where it belongs.” So often in our family and friend groups, we shoulder emotions and tasks that don’t belong to us. Reaching out for help and giving help to others is essential to community, but it’s also important not to overgive – especially if your generosity is ultimately enabling something unhealthy. This is a time when we’re likely going to be faced with questions of care and accountability, so it’s a really good time to assess what you’re willing to take on, and what burdens you might need to relinquish.
Listen to this week’s episode and hear the astro-meditation!
