Never have you looked so deeply at relationships as you will this year, Child of the Moon. The cosmos is reaching down its hands and turning your head in that direction. With a newfound detachment that does not preclude love, certain things become obvious that weren’t before. Rather than your usual punishing self-flagellation, however, taking responsibility (or is it blame) for All That Is, why not try something new? Let the chips of consequence fall where they may, stand back and simply watch.
Let’s examine the invisible arrows pointing to your Solar Seventh House of Marriage. The process has been going for some time on already, shown by Pluto moving through this area of your chart since 2008-9. As you can see, he does not act in a hasty manner. He works deeply, quietly and effectively, bringing up the dredge of your subconscious to use as fodder for your personal growth. No one’s as keen on the scent of these deep transformations as you, so it’s not news that something’s shifting. But what’s been a slow simmer will heat up to an active boil now, triggered by six planets in this zone in January 2018. That’s a lot of attention in one area, and when it comes to the Seventh House, why not let others do the heavy lifting? Your spouse or Significant Other can handle the stressful calls, work demands and sleepless nights. It’s their gig. You instead can revel in a supporting role, taking care of business in your efficient way. This leaves plenty of time for you to work on your own projects of which there are many. So a message is that you are not in charge of everything, and the world will carry on.
One of the planets making its way through your Solar Seventh House is Saturn, which represents duty and hard work. When in this area of your chart, it can refer to a marriage of obligation, one that come with many responsibilities, or a wedding necessitated by pregnancy, insurance coverage or other factors. Mostly, however, it’s about the effort and endurance required to make a marriage or business partnership work over the long term. Sticking it out, even when things aren’t a lot of fun. Understanding that rules and regulations are designed to benefit someone down the line, even if it’s inconvenient today. None of this seems particularly newsworthy to you, but it may to your partner. Saturn in the Seventh lasts until the end of 2020, so it’s not going away any time soon. Stay tuned.
Another factor impacting your relationships are eclipses, the arbiters of change. It’s been quite a few years since any occurred in your sign, but that will change on July 12. That day will bring the first in a series of eclipses in Cancer and the opposite sign, Capricorn that lasts through 2020. Eclipses bring endings and beginnings, and occur in 19-year cycles that are often affiliated with important relationships in one’s life. Partnerships that last that long have a karmic seal.
The final relationship factor for Child of the Moon this year involves Action Planet Mars, the hustler of our solar system. He will be activating not only the Solar Seventh but also your Eight House of Shared Resources for virtually the entire year, from mid-March until mid-November. Cancer is one of the zodiac signs most concerned with resources, but Mars in the Eighth House seems to put others in charge of this important area. That makes you uncomfortable. It brings up all your control issues. The period when Mars goes retrograde from June 26 – August 27 will be especially thorny, so try to keep your Cancer claws closed when discussing the budget with your mate. You don’t want to be too obvious. Avoid secret accounts or going behind the other’s back. Stay on the up and up!
Fortunately, there’s a counter-balance to all of this Others-oriented energy. Jupiter, Planet of Plenty, sits in your Solar Fifth House of Children this year. This not only increases fertility but also the opportunity to bring children into your world. If kids aren’t your thing, creative projects get a whole new life. At the same time, Fantasy Planet Neptune sits near the top of your horoscope, opening the celestial spigot. You’re practically sitting under the flow of this energetic waterfall, drinking in the wonder of your world and the joy of being alive. You can activate the highest vibration of this healing energy by installing a little fountain or waterfall in your home and office, looking at images of the ocean or other water features, and by actually going to flowing water as often as your schedule permits. It helps remind you that just like water, you need to flow and run and be free. That’s when you’re at your very best, dear Cancer.
by Linea Van Horn
