Mars entering Cancer today 4/23 at 4:49pm

Similar to the Sun moving into Taurus, you may be feeling a wind down of mental energy as Mars moves into nurturing, watery & protective Cancer. Coming out of flighty, information packed Gemini, this transit will allow the ability to water & grow something from the lessons we’ve been learning.

Take note that being in Cancer is not ideal for Mars (the planet of action, drive, boldness, & separation). So although this time may feel less busy & chaotic compared to the last few weeks it may have us moving through many emotional spaces. Cancer is Cardinal 🜄 Water bringing on nostalgia, centering family/parental matters, tuning into home, & just an array of emotions in general.

During this time you may be feeling a flux of energy surrounding family dynamics, upbringing & your emotional body, be it positive or negative. Feel into whatever may come up, allowing the primordial Cancer waters to cleanse, love & carry you through. This is also a time of sanctuary, being in &/or cultivating spaces where you & others feel safe, protected & cared for. Doing things like rearranging your room to be more comfy, cuddling with loved ones, honoring your transitioned ancestors by sharing &/or learning their stories, playing with the babies in your family/friend circles, tapping into your emotions, giving yourself permission to feel deeply etc. can all be constructive and valuable during this transit.

The other side of this transit can be volatile, victimizing, expressing itself through passive aggression & acting out from pure emotion with no reasoning &/or logic. Retreat to sift through your emotions before reacting to things, communicate your needs & don’t assume people should just know. Lastly, open to & learn the others ways people express care & bring you nourishment.

For deeper insight into where these themes/energies are showing up in your life check within your Natal Chart which House(s) Cancer resides in. Also keep in mind other transits happening and your own natal placements.

Here is a short overview of the house themes:

1st House - Self/Character/Appearance/Overall Health

2nd House - Possessions/Money/Values/Attachments

3rd House - Environment/Rituals/Learning/Siblings

4th House - Home/Parents/Private Life/Emotional Foundation

5th House - Creativity/Pleasure/Entertainment/Children

6th House - Work/Responsibilities/Health/Pets

7th House - Partner/Others/Business/Shadow Self

8th House - Shared Resources/Transformation/Intimacy/Things Hidden

9th House - Spirituality/Journeys/Foreign Things/Religion

10th House - Career/Status/Public Life/Authority

11th House - Aspirations/Friends/Supporters/Networking/Community

12th House - Behind The Scenes/Unconscious/Dreams/Solitude