New Moon, 4 July 2016, Cancer

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The first half of the year has tested many relationships and pushed emotions beyond edges, making this New Moon in Cancer very welcome with its opportunities for healing and repair. Venus and Mercury sit beside it in Cancer encouraging us to reach out to loved ones at this time. The Nodes also make promising alignments helping us work on the deep ties with special others even if things are shaky. Yet Pluto is active showing that past issues are still finding their way through everyone’s systems. Gentleness is called for at this New Moon in sensitive Cancer. The massive world-changing astrology of the previous few years (Pluto-Uranus square), plus the intense ‘dog-eat-dog’ astrology of the first half of this year, have led many to make critical changes in their lives for practical or emotional survival. Feelings are still raw yet people are closer to understanding what happened and why. There’s a wild card factor at this New Moon that shows it pays to be cautious and keep safe boundaries in place. Yet equally this factor could bring fun. It’s a time to enjoy the craziness of human difference and have a laugh at the bumps that arise in the rough and tumble of human relating.