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Summer Solstice, Cancer, and the Joy of the Moon!

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In addition to today's video blog on the Summer Solstice I've prepared this written report, as well!The Sun is entering the sign of Cancer today, which means it's the Summer Solstice! Let's take a look at the meaning of the Summer Solstice, as well as some reminders about the sign and symbolism of Cancer...* The Summer Solstice is first and foremost, in the language of astrology, a symbolic moment that participates in the symbolic framework of horoscopic/tropical astrology. Though it was …

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Mars/Venus Opposition and the I Ching

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Venus and Mars are moving into their opposition, which will perfect Thursday afternoon. Both planets are also conjunct the nodes of the Moon in Leo and Aquarius.Today a meditation with the I Ching:* The 2nd hexagram of the I Ching is the quintessential "yin" hexagram of the I Ching. Its meaning is in some ways as simple as its common name, "the receptive." The basic meaning of the second hexagram refers to the need for greater receptivity, humility, gentleness, passivity, and openness to being …

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Venus Opposite Mars

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Venus is closing in on an opposition to Mars this week, while Mars is also stationing to turn retrograde by the end of the month. Both Venus and Mars are also closely conjoined the nodes of the Moon right now.Here's what to watch for in the material world right now, or here's what you might be hearing in the hallways, or here's what you might be telling yourself:* Meow! I look great, and I see you seeing it, which makes me want you, even though I may not be attracted to you (you might be …

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New Moon in Gemini Meditation

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Happy New Moon!The Moon is in Gemini today, while Mercury is in Cancer, creating a mutual reception between the two planets.Here's what to watch for:* Themes of emotional intelligence, the union or dissonance of the heart and head, the need or desire to bring empathy, compassion, and embodied wisdom into intelligent communication, reporting, writing, teaching, talking, planning, organizing, technology, etc.* The opportunity for a reorientation of the mind toward the needs of the body, family, …

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Mars and the South Node

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The Sun/Mercury square to Neptune is fading now, and Mars is applying to the south node of the Moon.Here's what to watch for:The lingering qualities of the Sun/Mercury to Neptune square are still in the air...* Mental agility* Dispelling illusions or delusions* Mental or intellectual arrogance* Fault finding, blaming, or avoidance through daft mental maneuvering* The desire to surrender the mind, or the inability to do so* Intuition and insight that comes without trying* Mental or communicative …

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