Solstice is behind us and the franticness of Gemini season on Islay seems to have eased. Many of us have had the discomfort of feis flu forcing us to retreat indoors for a few days from the world. Even the most social of us were growing weary of the never ending chatter.
Thankfully Cancer season is upon us and the energies have shifted dramatically, our focus is no longer communicating outwardly, it’s all about feeling inwards. Let’s take a dive into the characteristics of this sign.
Represented by the crab Cancer is renowned for being the sensitive, caring, family oriented sign in the zodiac. As a water sign they are feeling ruled and can possess extreme amounts of empathy, seeming almost psychic in nature. On the other hand they have a tendency to be overly moody, crabbit and snippy.
Cancer’s are incredibly protective of their loved ones and take great pride in being a rock for others. However they are prone to take on the emotions of others becoming ‘rescuers’ in relationships. They must be careful to avoid becoming a product of the emotions of those around them, losing their sense of self. In life Cancers must learn to balance the polarities of sensitivity and protection – no mean feat!
So what can we learn from this sign?
Cancer season teaches us to truly feel and learn to respond as opposed to react to our emotions. When we respond to our feelings we act in the present without bias of our previous behaviours, cultural expectations or patterns from earlier life. It can be all too easy to become so overly guarded and caught in the past that we do not respond, rather, we simply react defensively when confronted with emotions. Like the crab we need to shed our old shells to grow. Otherwise we stay squished and limited in our lives. Take a moment to think about how you respond/react to life’s tides. Do you allow yourself to really feel positive emotions? How do you respond to bad news? Is your guardedness actually stifling your life?
Take time to envision a new ‘shell’ to grow into, one which allows you to maintain a sense of security without limiting you. Now is the time to gather the courage to move into it.
In the skies Jupiter – the planet of luck, fortune and expansion has just moved into the sign of cancer. This is putting themes of nurture, empathy, home and family to centre stage. Likely you have felt an overwhelming desire to slow down and build deeper connections with your peers. Perhaps seemingly out of the blue you’ve really started getting into ancestry or you’ve decided to ditch social media and smart devices favouring analogue. Many are feeling the urge to have more sentimental and tangible ways of communicating.
During the current craziness and tensions in the world (and in the cosmos – don’t get me started) knowing that our greatest growth, rewards and luck are sat in the empathy oriented sign of Cancer is important. Now more than ever is the time to really tune into our emotions and relationships with others. Kindness is the key to unlocking abundance and true joy in our lives.
Ingie 22/06/2025
