Red Light, Green Light

For the last several hours, Mars in Cancer has been in opposition to Saturn in Capricorn. Mars is the planet of assertion, severing and decisiveness. In the sign of Cancer, it is taking action based on emotion, and motivated strongly by feelings. Saturn has been in Capricorn since December 2017. Saturn is the planet of time, age, and karma. Ruled by Saturn, Capricorn is the sign of achievement, ambition, and the initiation of structures.

As these two planets oppose each other, their energies conflict- Mars wants to act, and Saturn creates a boundary. Mars is ready to speed through the green light, and Saturn turns the light red. This can bring up feelings of frustration, resistance, and emotional charge. As this aspect separates later today, you may feel the weight of repressed emotion, or you may feel relieved. The energy of Mars in Cancer has been building since May 15, and now is a time to not let your emotions get the best of you. If frustration arises, find an outlet to productively use your energy- exercise, journal, meditate, engage in creative projects.

Early tomorrow morning the moon will move into Sagittarius, bringing an energy of hope and optimism. Sagittarius is idealistic, and chooses to see the best in situations. At the 25th degree of Sagittarius, the moon will come into opposition with the sun in Gemini on Monday at 1:30am PDT. This full moon sheds led on our ideals, our beliefs, and how we seek meaning in our lives. The sun in Gemini brings our conscious awareness to our language, our expression, and how we connect with others. The moon in Sagittarius brings our emotional awareness to how we seek personal meaning.

Jupiter, the planet of expansion, generosity and abundance, also joins this full moon. Jupiter has been moving through Sagittarius, since December 2018. This full moon highlights the energy of Sagittarius in its planetary ruler: idealism, optimism and truth.

At this full moon, become curious about what you believe to be true about yourself. Gemini and Sagittarius both seek truth: Gemini seeks truth in intellect— through relationships and learning, while Sagittarius seeks truth in making meaning— through travel, adventure, and teaching.

What do you believe in? Our beliefs shape our perception, and our perception creates our reality. This full moon calls us to question our beliefs, especially those that are self-limiting. Choose to believe that you are capable of achieving all of your greatest ambitions. And release the thoughts, ideas, and relationships that are keeping you from believing otherwise.

Create the space for yourself this weekend to meditate, find stillness, and spend time in nature. Open your mind to the possibility that you are enough, that you are worthy, and that you are capable. Let optimism fuel your trajectory, rather than your fluctuating emotions.

On June 18, Mercury and Mars come into alignment at the 21st degree of Cancer. The energy of this conjunction sharpens our mind and makes our communication direct. In the sign of Cancer, however, this can lead to conflict, especially if we communicate impulsively and from a place of emotional reactivity.

On June 19, Mercury and Mars at the 22nd degree of Cancer will oppose Pluto in Capricorn. Pluto is the death force: it is destruction, transformation and regeneration. This aspect brings an intensity—as we are challenged to move through the layers of fear. We may be confronted with our self-destructive patterns, especially the patterns of emotional attachment.

As the weekend begins, find the reprieve in the Sagittarius full moon. Next week requires patience, self-discipline, and honesty. Give yourself the space to feel without letting your emotions overtake you. Pause before reacting to others. And finally, remember that we are all human, and we are all going through our own personal struggles. You are not alone. The darkness will pass.