Cosmic blessings for the New moon in Cancer today. We have been blessed with a chance to manifest the new again. As Venus is about to retrograde unusually for four months, we are currently residing in what is called the shadow of the retrograde, a period of time before the retrograde itself. Usually it lasts a week or so depending on the retrograde. 

So the Venuvian energy in the skies over the next few months will be extremely powerful. In fact there are astrologers out there who actually focus on the study of Venus itself. It has an extremely influential energy, even in retrograde. But over the next few months, astrologers are calling this the peak of Venus energy, so I'm excited to see what this energy brings to the table, aren't you?

I must admit a Venus retrograde isn't always a pleasant experience, there are often things brought to the surface of society which are uncomfortable, sex scandals for example. In the UK for instance we've already had the unearthing of one BBC presenter during the Venus shadow. I'm sure more will follow. Saturn is also retrograding in the sign of Pisces, which rules the entertainment industry, so this could give us an inkling into the scale of these scandals.  

We also have a change in the nodes of fate soon. This happens on the same day as the Venus retrograde, which is a little wild I must say, as Venus is the ruler of Taurus and Libra.

Simply put, the nodes of fate are where the sun and moon cross path's in the sky. The South Node represents the past, this includes lessons we have learned from our past lives and all that we have already mastered. The North Node represents our future, or sometimes referred to as our destiny. The latter is not always easy to embrace, but it will most certainly be spiritually fulfilling, when it arrives.

Our north node is currently in Taurus, and the South node is currently in Scorpio, where they have been for 18 months. This will change to Aries and Libra, so again, just like every month so far this year, we have huge sudden sweeping changes in planetary alignments and cosmic energies. It's all leading us into the new time path that will take effect when Pluto moves into Aquarius in January 2024, for twenty years.

Lastly, the Venus retrograde begins on the 22nd of July, which also happens to be the feast day of Saint Mary Magdalene. A women persecuted throughout the course of history. At this point I'm unsure whether the universe has a dark sense of irony or whether it's just scary symbolism. Anyway, the signs are there, so who knows? Could we see a huge change within society?

The New Moon in Cancer 

So what does this all mean? Well, starting with the new moon in Cancer today, new moons are a time of activation, initiation, creation and go-getting ambition. They are a time to make a start on the new. From adventures to goals, projects and activities, you'll likely be brimming with energy and enthusiasm under the energy of this new moon. We are in the productive phase of the moon after all.

Concentrate on heartfelt desires under the Cancer New moon, especially those linked to family and home. Use the next two weeks of productivity to activate something new and motivating which could become a long term pathway or project.