Have you noticed the past month being rather stressful or challenging? There’s a variety of reasons for that, one of which being the planet Mars passing through Cancer, opposing Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn. Mars is not happy in Cancer. Mars wants to assert his will above all else while Cancer is focused on family; the tribe and their nurturing needs. You might have noticed feeling unmotivated this past month or your actions depending largely on your moods. With the opposition to Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn, there might have been a face-off in some area of your life. A pulling of yourself in two different directions- your actions being called to listen to your emotions, yet duty and obligation still knocking, not caring how you feel. I’m here to tell you that the intensity is almost over. Depending on what house this was happening in for you will change the area of life it has been and is affecting. Mars passed over Saturn and Pluto from June 13th - 20th, approximately, but has spent all month in close proximity with these challenging and potent planets. In other words, while the exact oppositions may have been on those dates, the intensity of whatever issues may have been arising have probably been felt all month long.
Mars moves out of Cancer and into Leo on July 2nd. Mars feels much more comfortable in the fiery sign of Leo, ruled by the Sun. He’s more able to accomplish his ambitions and isn’t held back by the Moon’s emotional moodiness. Mercury, the ruler of our thoughts and our minds, is ahead of the game. Mercury moved out of Cancer and into Leo already on June 27th. As usual, our minds are ahead of… well, everything else.
But, while the worst is over, we still have to see the Sun and Venus through Cancer to fruition. The Sun isn’t particularly unhappy in Cancer like Mars is, but he still has to pass over the degrees of the opposition from Saturn and Pluto. This will happen during July 11th - 15th, which will highlight the consequences of our actions that we took while Mars passed through those same degrees in June, whether those consequences are helpful or have a slightly negative turn. Venus passing through the opposition might bring to light relationship or money issues. Perhaps you’re asked to make a final draw or decision and to part ways, especially if this is happening while involving one of your personal planets, the Sun or the Moon. Perhaps you will be asked to take more responsibility in relationship and be willing to dive into the depths with a loved one. Either way, it comes to a question of re-committing or letting go. The choice however is forever yours.