The night sky is darker at a New Moon and makes a great backdrop for the planets, such as is seen in the photo above. Tonight's New Moon in Cancer has a very homey feeling to it because the Moon rules this water sign. People tend to want to be with family, friends and loved ones, and often it involves sharing food and reminiscing about their favorite memories.
With the Sun and Moon aligned at 7°23' Cancer, Jupiter sits in a waning square at 7°18' Aries. There may be a push from an excitable person, or a hot topic, situation or event that stirs the pot and causes emotional upset. We all know there is a lot going on in the world that can trigger many different feelings, especially sadness, anger and hurt. There seems to be no lack of negative incidents to chose from. But how do we find the positive?
Sometimes it takes a bit of reading between the lines or stepping way back to see the bigger picture in order to get a calmer perspective. Getting tangled up in arguments or shouting matches only serves to throw fuel on the fire. Try spending time away from the news, social media or that friend that likes gossip. Instead, gather with a few close friends or family members and share quieter moments cooking outside, playing active games or doing something creative and fun!
We have an opportunity with an aspect between Mars (gas) and Saturn (brakes), to apply a bit of focused momentum and express ourselves in a way that allows for growth without overdoing it. Consider the feelings of everyone involved and/or those who will be affected by your efforts.
Remember that caring and feeling are the hallmarks of this New Moon and take some time to do your own inventory along those lines, while also keeping your head in the stars and your feet on the ground.
