Happy Birthday, Cancer!

The Ram, the Bull, the Lion, and the Scorpion. Each in its own way is powerful, intimidating, and even deadly. And then there’s the Crab. While it’s true that its pincers can cause considerable (even excruciating) pain, the Crab does not inspire awe or fear as does a charging ram, a raging bull, a crouching…

Venus in Cancer

Transiting Venus in Cancer     After several weeks of non-stop activity in Gemini, it was time for Venus to check out of the sign of perpetual motion and into the cozy, soothing and nurturing atmosphere that Cancer calls home. Thanks to her rulership of Taurus, Venus has an earthy side that enjoys  a comfortable home, hearty meals…

Transiting Mars in Cancer

That Mars and Cancer were at odds with each other comes as no surprise, because their relationship has always been a tense one. You see, Mars is in its fall in Cancer, which means its energy is depleted. In fairness, although this watery sign isn’t powerful enough to extinguish Martian fire, it certainly puts a damper on it.

Consequently, while Mars is living under the Crab’s roof, he can be moody, irritable and hesitant. In fact, unless Mars can find a healthy way to express its energy, the domestic bliss that Cancer works so diligently to cultivate will be punctuated by domestic disturbances.

Mercury in Cancer

Although he loved being in Gemini, Mercury’s restless spirit inspired him to leave the comfort of his own sign and continue to explore the rest of the zodiac. As it happened, the next stop on his celestial itinerary would put his renowned adaptability to the test as he spent the next few weeks drenched in…