June 21- July 22

Auntie Cancer, the only moon-ruled sign, there are no better teachers in your life than the small ones on scooters. You were born to fasten their helmets and inspire play at the parks. You instantly connect kid to kid and suddenly a masterpiece is made with chalk. This Auntie unites toddler to toddler, CEO to assistant. Your goals of 2011 are to feel nurtured and loved and to achieve great things. Finding a balance between love and achievement can be tricky. A Cancer woman’s strength lies in her ability to share her heart in all relationships.

Times are unpredictable and changing every second. It’s hard to feel safe, grounded, and secure in ones own skin. Leadership is this Auntie’s gift. Cancers climb the ladder without fear, and help others take action in their lives. They make sure all are fed and entertained. They have to remember to feed themselves though. These are the givers who also have to receive. In our society we are taught to do, do, do, go, go, go, accomplish, be only our masculine side. The savvy Cancerian goddess is all-feminine, all-woman in all of her creative, magical glory. She is bursting with life. She is rich in abundance and power. She has to also breathe and just be at times, and put off the doing until next week.

This year Cancers have to nourish and heal themselves. It is essential not to be out of energy. Releasing old baggage is one giant step toward health. Aligning with your highest truth through quiet mediation can change your life for the better. Staying in the moment with your nieces and nephews can teach you the Zen way.

On July 1st, a partial solar eclipse in your sign will bring some clarity. Things end. New beginnings are here. Look to the moon and uncover deep desires. Cancers rise to bless the environment with inspiration. Connect to your own natural process and trust where your heart leads you.

Jeannine Mercurio is a Counseling Astrologer.

Published: June 21, 2011