Cancer
June 21 – July 22
Solar Chart House Transits
If you know your Ascendant and/or Moon Sign, read that, too.

Cancer reading and planetary transits for
the week of January 29, 2012.

MOON IN ELEVENTH

The eleventh house contains friends, professional organizations, and our hopes, wishes and goals in life. With the Moon transiting the eleventh house we may find our emotions coming into play in any of these areas. As always, Cancer, watch for inappropriate emotional responses and, as with all transits of the Moon, this could be an indication of females or at least one woman playing a larger role in this area now.

This could be a time of connecting with friends on a deeper level, Cancer, and further strengthening the bonds between us. It could also indicate a time when we are apt to examine our goals, dreams and objectives to find how to better make these dreams a reality, or to determine if they are unrealistic after all.

In any of these areas, Cancer, as with all lunar transits, we should watch for emotional responses that stem from our past and may have little to do with the present situation. This will almost guarantee an inappropriate response to the present moment. If this should be the case, do not despair, Cancer. As with all transits of the Moon, this can give us a window into the past so that we can adjust our behavior and responses to the present moment and free ourselves from negative response patterns.

MOON IN TWELFTH
February 1, 2012

When the Moon transits the twelfth house we may feel a bit uneasy and the reason for this can actually be quite beneficial if we take advantage of it. The twelfth is one of the houses that symbolizes the subconscious/unconscious mind as well as where we find characteristics about ourselves that we tend to repress. Along with the Moon representing the past, this affords us a great opportunity.

This transit can be used for self-examination of all the issues we tend to hide from others as well as ourselves. If we look at these characteristics we can find ways to enable expression of these traits to our benefit and add more to our lives. We probably will not feel very sociable at this time, but that can help us withdraw a bit for the self-examination that can be so beneficial now. Anything we have lurking in our subconscious or try to repress has a tendency to trip us up. With this transit, Cancer, we may find what these stumbling blocks are and find more appropriate ways to deal with them.

Relationships with women may be a bit touchy now, Cancer, but do not overlook the possibility of a female helping us, in the role of a confidante, to resolve some of these issues we come across here.

MOON IN FIRST
February 4, 2012

Whereas the Sun's transit of the first house makes for a healthy self-centeredness and assessment of our own personal goals, the Moon's transit of the first house acts on an emotional level. The Moon's transit of the first house stimulates us to be emotionally connected to friends and loved ones but, Cancer, we must be aware of our underlying motives. We can be very sympathetic to the needs of others, but can also be very demanding in an emotional sense. Insecurities may come into play here and make us feel a bit needy or even a bit panicky. We all like having a support system, but we must learn that ultimately our security lies within ourselves.

Be supportive and seek support from others if you feel you need it at this time, Cancer, just be sure to balance the scales. Others want the same support when they are in need, too.

MOON IN SECOND
February 6, 2012

At this time second house considerations may be tinged with emotion and we may feel much attached to our possessions. But more likely, our possessions and income level may be an attempt to fill some emotional void.

Of course, Cancer, no one wants to feel financially destitute, but we should examine the underlying motivation behind spending and acquisition at this time. What do these acquisitions represent to us on an unconscious level? This is not usually a good time to go on an emotional spending spree, but could be good for finding out what it is we are really trying to buy with our spending.

MOON IN THIRD
February 8, 2012

When the Moon transits the third house we may expect our communications with others to take on emotional overtones. This may help us to communicate on a deeper feeling level with those close to us. This could be particularly useful in intimate relationships.

Siblings may come into play here, Cancer, and if we experience problems we should be sure that these issues do not stem from sibling rivalry from our past. Clear the air, but do so gently if you do experience such difficulties. This does not mean there will be a problem, but you should be aware just in case.

Unconscious habit patterns of response could create a problem if we speak before we think, Cancer. This most often shows up in relations with people we have contact with on a regular basis. Sometimes, in these instances, we react on "auto-pilot" and can inadvertently cause friction with those in our daily lives.

MOON IN FOURTH
February 10, 2012

This indicates a time when we are in "home-body" mode and a time when we may withdraw to our homes to relax or to do some puttering around the house. We can, and should, use this time for self-examination. The fourth house is one of the houses associated with the subconscious/unconscious mind as well as our past – the home we grew up in. This could be an aid to reviewing our past, Cancer, and to determine how much influence this still has on us today.

We may not wish to be alone right now, but a little bit of solitude at this time is often beneficial. We do not have to spend all of our time alone, however, as this is also a good time to interact with the family. You will probably want to feel more emotionally connected now.

Since the Moon is connected to habitual behavior and the fourth house is representative of our early home life, this is a good time for self-examination. If we discover problems this is a good time to correct them, so do attempt to set aside some time for yourself, Cancer.

This is the Moon's natural house and the natural sign on this house is Cancer. This should remind us that even though we may want to be emotionally connected at this time, we should avoid the negative side of this which is clinging to those we love. People that feel suffocated often have a desire to flee.

The fourth house was traditionally linked to the mother, although some associate this house with the less dominant parent today. So this may indicate a time when we have closer contact with this parent. Although this is a neutral manifestation, it might indicate clearing up a problem from the past or merely a time when we feel a closer bond with this parent.

MOON IN FIFTH
February 12, 2012

With the Moon transiting the fifth house we are likely to see greater emotional intensity in our intimate relationships. This is fine as long as we remember to not become overly possessive. Romance may, however, be a rich and rewarding emotional experience for you, Cancer. Just be sure to remember that they are your emotions and not your partner's that you are feeling. You may want to check to see if they feel the same way.

The fifth house is also considered the house of children and they may take on even greater significance now as the nurturing qualities of the Moon seek expression. The caution, Cancer, is to not be overly-protective to the point of stifling growth.

Artistic/creative self-expression could be a source for emotional outlet at this time. The Moon has been observed to be prominent in the charts of writers. Maybe you want to consider starting that novel you have been thinking about? However, lunar transits are fast so you will need far more indications than this transit to finish the work. But any creative hobby could prove to be an emotionally gratifying outlet at this time.

SUN IN EIGHTH

Issues such as sex, death, taxes, inheritances and legacies, jointly-held assets and so forth are considered to be placed in the realm of the eighth house, Cancer. More importantly, this is Pluto's natural house and Pluto is symbolic of transformation. The eighth is also one of the houses linked to the subconscious/unconscious mind and issues buried there may come to the surface at this time as we are more in touch with these parts of ourselves now.

These issues may not be all that unpleasant but, true to Pluto's (natural ruler of the eighth) nature, if we resist what needs to be done to foster transformation this could be an indication of a painful time of the year. The point to keep in mind is that this aids transformation and can help to liberate us from our personal demons should we decide to cooperate.

Two of the most explosive issues in western civilization revolve around sex and money and that is no coincidence since both of these issues have but one common link – Power! Is it any wonder that men use money to control women when women use sex to control men? I do not think you need to consult a rocket scientist to figure out that sooner or later people resent being controlled. Consequently, issues surfacing at this time may very well revolve around the issue of power. Once again, Cancer, this does not mean this will degenerate into a battle. It may simply mean we have to address these issues with our mates.

On another level, this could mean inheritance through the loss of a loved one, which is obviously rare, or alimony and property settlements in the case of divorce. Other people's money could be an issue if we are seeking a loan for any reason. The focus of our attention, Cancer, should be on the deeper aspects of our personality at this time and that which within us would benefit us most if we were to change it and enable transformation within ourselves to lead us to a more rewarding life. Just as everyone else, we experience this once a year. This may be a good time to examine what we need to let go of.

MERCURY IN EIGHTH

Mercury's transit of the eighth house affords us an opportunity to delve into our minds and our emotions. This might be a good time for self-examination, particularly of issues that are causing us problems or holding us back, and to transform them to add to our satisfaction in life.

Other eighth-house issues can also come into play now, Cancer. If we are having problems in the area of sex we may have a better chance of communicating our needs to our partner and also to learn what they need as well.

Taxes could cause us to confer with accountants to ensure we pay the proper amount or to shelter our assets from undue taxation. Similarly, Cancer, this could be a time to plan your estate should you or your spouse or a business partner die. How would assets be handled in such an eventuality?

Negotiations over business contracts or jointly-held assets may also be an issue now. Communications with partners, both intimate and business, are likely to be on a very deep level at this time.

VENUS IN NINTH

This transit may indicate a time when music or art, both connected to Venus, may broaden our horizons in some way. This could be through visiting an art gallery or museum, attending a concert or perhaps through a field of study, as the ninth house is connected to higher education.

This is also the house of long-distance journeys, Cancer, so a vacation at this time may be in order. Through the influence of Venus this would probably turn out to be an enjoyable experience and quite educational. The planet Venus influences diplomacy so we may get along quite well with people from different countries and cultures. We may even be attracted to foreigners at this time.

This is a time when our desire for pleasure and socializing may not only be pleasant but educational as well, Cancer.

VENUS IN TENTH
February 8, 2012

Venus tends to attract things and people to us, Cancer, and with the transit of the tenth house this could prove to be beneficial in our professional lives. At this time we can more easily gain the support of superiors and this might hold us in good stead for promotion.

Romance might enter the picture through our profession in some way now, Cancer. With today's climate concerning such incidents, it would be wise to exercise a bit of caution in this regard. This could involve an older or more influential person so be sure you have no ulterior motives where this is concerned.

MARS IN THIRD
Retrograde Until April 13, 2012

This transit will tend to energize our immediate environment. Communications with siblings, neighbors or customers may be quite active now. Remember though to avoid being abrasive, as this could create problems rather than resolve them.

Short-distance travel is another third-house concern, Cancer, and we may be required to be on the go more than usual now. Be aware of any tendency to be impatient as this could lead to accidents if we are not careful.

Education is another issue of the third house, Cancer, and we can put a lot of energy into a new field of study if necessary or research to resolve any problems we are facing, perhaps in business. Usually, we have a good deal of mental energy now and the trick, as always with Mars, is to use this energy constructively rather than to be pugnacious.

MARS RETROGRADE TRANSITS

Where Mars retrograde transits are concerned, this may indicate a time when we may need to adjust our current course in life. Whether that course is related to relationships or business, we may need to reassess what we are doing or alter it; to be sure we are headed in the direction we wish to follow.

Another indication is that things from the past that still irk us, or things we did not deal with properly, may resurface now. This affords us an opportunity to reevaluate these things and take the appropriate steps to deal with these issues now. We may have to learn an appropriate, healthy expression of anger or possibly learn to be more assertive.

When Mars is retrograde, it is not usually considered a favorable time to begin new ventures. This is a time for Mars energy to be directed inward, so that we may assess where we are going and review our strategies for getting there. When we do otherwise now, we usually run into unforeseen obstacles that tend to thwart our progress.

JUPITER IN ELEVENTH

With this transit of Jupiter you will probably feel more sociable and socializing with groups and your friends can prove quite beneficial now. In your profession this could mean profiting from networking in some way and, in this manner, find doors opening through which you may expand your horizons.

Friends may also become a source of new opportunities now, Cancer, that can help us in attaining our goals. This is a time when others feel magnanimous and generous toward us. We should remember to return this sentiment in kind, for it is through this interaction with others that we may also help others now. This is not a time to be concerned with purely selfish motives, Cancer, for we are just as likely to prove as helpful to others as they are beneficial to us.

It is through these interactions with others, Cancer, that we may learn a good deal not only about those we deal with and the world we live in, but also about ourselves. This can help us to understand what we truly want and how we can best go about achieving our goals and objectives by working in harmony with others. This is not only a favorable time to socialize in order to meet others that may help us achieve our ends, but also a good time for teamwork.

SATURN IN FOURTH
Retrograde February 7, 2012

This transit of Saturn symbolizes the beginning of preparation for emergence into the more social area of our charts when Saturn transits into the seventh. This transit deals with building a strong domestic foundation for our advancement in the outer world. This does not only mean our home-base of operations, but also the foundation we build within ourselves from which we will face the world.

This may include problems around our homes or with those we live with. Parents may be a problem in some way and particularly the parent symbolized by this house. For some people, however, any problems we face now may stem from our past. If this is the case, this is an excellent opportunity to clear away any stumbling blocks now. To fail to do so may trip us up later, Cancer, and if this should occur it may be directly attributable to anything we did not deal with now, and should have. If this is your case, this could be a good time to seek out counseling of some sort to deal with these matters.

Whatever we do during this transit, our main priority should be to build a strong foundation from which to work for a brighter future. This will be symbolized by Saturn's transit of the tenth house. Whatever we need to feel secure, such as a sound structure to live in, a strong family to support us, as well as our own internal foundations, should be built strongly now. This can become the foundation for the security we all seek on a personal level.

SATURN RETROGRADE TRANSITS

This is a time to reexamine any structures, systems, organizations and policies inundating our lives. This may be a favorable time to revamp any of these for greater efficiency and productivity.

This is an opportune time to assess our own power and authority and to be honest with ourselves in this regard. We need to assess if we are holding ourselves back, or allowing others to do so, in some way. We need to learn how to fit in so that we may achieve our goals. We need to be objective about what we want and what others expect from us. Consequently, this may be a favorable time to reassess our relationships, both personal and business, and to determine which may need work and are salvageable, and those which we may have to let go.

URANUS IN TENTH

Tenth-house issues include our professional life, career, and how we wish to be seen in the public eye. With this transit, Cancer, we want to be in touch with our unconscious in this regard as anything we fail to acknowledge or deal with that is bothering us could potentially cause problems in this area now.

For some people, Cancer, this transit can prove to be extraordinarily beneficial in our career and public life. New opportunities may become available to us, seemingly from out of the blue. This may indicate a time of initiating new endeavors professionally or new methods to improve productivity and efficiency. This might indicate a promotion or rise to power and more authority.

This could, however, for some natives, indicate a fall from grace. Events may catch up with us seemingly from out of nowhere. We may clash with authority figures now or lose or leave our jobs. This may be an indication of striking out into a whole new field of endeavor and, although risky, this may be what we need to do if we want to be happier in the long run.

Uranus is attempting to get us to examine this area of our lives and to be honest with ourselves, Cancer. If our job has become deadening, or we work under what we feel are repressive conditions, the urge for change in this area will be strong now. Be honest with yourself, for if change is called for it is likely to be much less disruptive if we initiate the change ourselves rather than have fate thrust it upon us.

NEPTUNE IN EIGHTH

Since the eighth house includes sex, death, taxes, joint finances and other people’s money, and is one of the houses linked to the subconscious/unconscious mind, we may expect to see Neptune's influence in any of these areas now.

Sex may find us attempting to attain some sort of otherworldly union in this regard. Although this may prove to be delightful, Cancer, remember the tendency to idealization where Neptune is concerned. This could take an otherwise enchanting relationship and leave us disappointed when we realize we are all merely human after all. This tendency is how we lessen the value of a joyous relationship with unrealistic expectations. This is a lot of pressure to put on a relationship and can doom it to failure.

Death may enter our lives now and usually through the departure of someone close that touches us deeply. This may open us up to questions of how we connect to the collective of humanity and even to the meaning of existence itself.

Finances can be troublesome now. Be careful to pay your tax bill and monitor closely any joint assets now as Neptune can indicate fraud, so be careful about others dipping into the till. This is not usually a favorable time to seek a loan.

This may be an auspicious time to delve into our own unconscious and find out how what is lying there influences our lives. The doors are now open, Cancer, and if we need to, this is also a good time to get assistance along these lines from someone that can act as a guide where these matters are concerned.

NEPTUNE IN NINTH
February 3, 2012

The ninth house is considered the house of higher education, among other things. With Neptune's transit of this house, the education is often in the sphere of religion, metaphysics, or our own personal philosophy about life.

Now we tend to be questioning our attitudes and perspectives we previously held and opening ourselves to differing viewpoints along these lines. We may feel a sense of loss of equilibrium now because what we once held valid may no longer suit our purposes, but these new perspectives entering our lives now may not seem concrete enough to replace them.

This is a time for patience, Cancer, as we might be feeling insecure in this area now and experiencing a bit of instability concerning these issues in our lives. We can open ourselves to a much broader philosophy of life if we allow these different perspectives into our lives now. This transit, as all of Neptune’s transits, takes several years so there is no rush at coming to conclusions now.

Remember, Cancer, that even though your views may change, other people are still entitled to their beliefs; when this transit is over try to avoid the pitfall of pushing your new-found perspective onto others.

PLUTO IN SEVENTH

This is another transit where Pluto's intensity and transformative powers will influence our relationships. In marriage this may indicate that hidden tensions come boiling to the surface and have to be dealt with now. This could be a similar situation in business partnerships as well. These relationships may need to be transformed and could involve some rather intense power struggles. Some relationships may end during this time but those that survive will be stronger for the effort.

Consultants of any type may have a transformative influence on us now and if we are experiencing difficulties, this could be a good time to seek out the advice of such individuals. We may be more open to their influence now and their counsel may prove highly beneficial during these trying times.

This is also the house of open enemies, Cancer, and these could become particularly vexing at this time. Be as prepared as possible for any and all tactics to be used against you by such people now. Do not, however, resort to similar tactics in retaliation. Pluto’s energy can get out of hand now, and by using underhanded tactics we may open the floodgates for similar tactics to be used on us in return. This is why it is imperative with Pluto transits to keep our dealings aboveboard. Besides, those using dastardly tactics against us may very well have them backfire on them if you refuse to take the bait and keep to the moral high ground. Also, it may be wise to avoid court cases now if at all possible.

This transit can teach us much about how we deal with others if we allow it to do so, Cancer. Take personal responsibility now for how others respond to you. You may not be as blameless as it would at first appear. Pluto is related to the eighth house, which is one of the houses of the unconscious. Perhaps we are causing people to respond to us in a hostile manner in ways we may not even be aware of.

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