Astrological and Tarot Predictions by KERRY 866-395-1340

By Larry Williamson ~ Skybear Astrology

New Moons are times of new beginnings, planting new seeds and of setting intentions. We are all familiar with the sign Cancer associated with the crab. However, my premise is that many of the attributes and meaning of the signs come from smaller star groups that surround the major constellations of the zodiac. Therefore, the meaning for the sign Cancer actually derives from the bear. Directly below the constellation of the crab is the constellation Ursa Major, the Great Bear.

The qualities and principles associated with Cancer such as nurturing, mothering and care taking comes from characteristics of the bear rather than the crab? Consider how the bear is about protection, nesting, maternal and loves food. Once again, the point I want to drive home is to understand that the meaning of the signs in the zodiac are influenced by other star groups and constellations near the region of the major constellations of the zodiac.

This New Moon is the second “Crisis Moon” of 2009 and the most powerful occurring so close to the Summer Solstice. The Crisis Moon is when the Moon is near its perigee (closest to earth) emotional and domestic issues become more intensified especially with the Moon in it’s own sign, Cancer. It’s not uncommon for those with the sign Cancer, the Moon, or 4th house strongly activated in their charts to be susceptible to Lunar Burnout! This is a form of a breakdown that happens when you’re called on to nurture others too much, for too long and you’re not doing enough to nurture and care for yourself. People who suppress or refuse to honor their own essential core needs, and subordinate their needs for the needs of others, are those who wind up emotionally burned out (Moon).  Cancer’s never know when to cut the cord and stop trying to nurture the world.

Cancer is a sign related to emotional memory. Cancer’s often think about the hurt or wounds of the past, rather than focusing on the joy of recovery. Holding on and clinging to the past is Cancer’s way of staying stuck in the womb, of self-preservation. The Sabian Symbol for the New Moon reads: A MAN ON A MAGIC CARPET HOVERING OVER A LARGE AREA OF LAND. Keynote: The ability to expand one’s consciousness by stabilizing one’s point of view at a higher level.
This is one of the best New Moon’s to work on home improvements or repairs. We can simply enhance our home life by spending quality time with family members and those we love. This is a favorable time to let go of old defensive mechanisms that could be detrimental to your emotional well-being and relationships with others. Learn to let go of old attachments and codependency that no longer serve you. Cancer is the sign of the home and family and unless you have a home that heals your spirit you will never heal!

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SUMMER SOLSTICE,   June 20/21, 2009
By Kerry Fezza
Astrologers note:  I use a solar chart beginning with 0 degrees of the Sun Sign on the Ascendant.  I then use equal house cusps, following with the next sign ~ 2^nd House 0 Leo and so forth.
I like to look at mundane events every three months, on the solstices and equinoxes to gage what our nation can potentially experience during that time.  However, you can also apply the info on a personal level. 
When we study astrology we are looking at how the different planets aspect each other and this chart has some uncanny aspects that are really tight by degree. 
The Sun at 0 degrees Cancer, in direct opposition to retrograde Pluto, signifies a nation in ongoing crisis.  In the Vernal Equinox chart Pluto was in the 10^th house, still having us appear strong and powerful in the world’s eyes.  Now that Chiron is in the solar 10^th, and Pluto is on the 7^th house cusp, we are emerging as openly wounded making us vulnerable to attack from others who feel more powerful.  Pluto oppositions can also bring hidden things into the light.  We could be exposed from past deceptions and we may uncover a powerful plot against us.
The Sun-Pluto opposition forms an out of sign T-square to Uranus in Pisces in the 9^th.  Our foreign counter parts are in a period of instability too, especially in regards to religion/Spirituality, legal, educational, and oil/gas resources.  The chart’s ruler the Moon, conjunct Mercury in the 12^th,  reminds us that any hidden agendas we might have can wind up hurting us and them.  We need to compromise and grow Spiritually to keep up with others.  A more open minded approach suggests possible financial aid with gas/oil supplies as evidenced with the exact conjunction of Jupiter, Neptune, and Chiron in the 8^th in Aquarius in an out of sign trine to the Sun and sextile to Pluto.  Because all three points are retrograde and in a tight funky aspect to Uranus, we must handle all foreign relations delicately. 
The same funky aspect exists between the Sun/Pluto opposition and the North and South nodes.  Both nodes straddle our financial sectors making tweaking the economy our #1 priority.  We are way out of our comfort zone and will need to think of new and different ways to boost our failing financial system.
The most positive configuration falls in our house of allies.  We can derive much joy, pleasure, and perhaps economic aide from the Venus/Mars conjunction in the 11^th ruled by Taurus.  The exact conjunction exactly trines Saturn in Virgo in the 3^rd.  If we communicate honestly and effectively and work hard alongside our friends, we can make positive steps forward and benefit in the long term.
Factor in the USA (7 degrees) Gemini Rising Chart for a few notables!  All of a sudden S.S. 12^th house Moon conjunct Mercury leaps into prominence!  They fall on the USA ascendant and USA Uranus exactly!  Expect the unexpected as we’re in for some big surprises!  May be even about our new President??
Hidden things are bound to come to light any day now as the summer is riddled with eclipses.  These will mainly affect our financial sectors in both the Summer Solstice and USA charts.  I’ll be writing a separate blog next month that will give more details on the eclipses and what to expect!
USA Mars falls in S.S. 12^th reinforcing the notion of hidden enemies and secret aggression ~ whether it comes from internal or external forces.  It’s wide square to S.S. Uranus in the 9^th, and wide trine to the Jupiter/Neptune/Chiron/USA Moon (18 Aquarius) stellium in S.S. 8^th, strengthens the notion of unexpected foreign aggression but offers we might be able to buy our way out or perhaps strike a trade for services??
USA Mars also squares S.S. Saturn in the 3^rd, suggesting a communication breakdown or a delay in tactics.  S.S. Saturn is applying to a conjunction of USA Neptune, both in Virgo.  Again we must be very clear in what we say and how we say it.  (This will be even more important in the Autumnal Equinox chart.)  Any deceptions we generate can come back to bite us in the butt.  These 2 planets hooking up in the 3^rd, also explains the media’s saturation with the ‘Go Green’ movement.  Saturn trine the Venus/Mars conjunction in the S.S. 11^th house, offers us the opportunity to form important groups and follow other countries’ examples, making us more popular in the global community.
The USA Cancer stellium falls in both charts 1^st house conjunct S.S. Sun and opposing S.S. Pluto.  The Venus/Jupiter conjunction supports the notion of self love and optimism suggesting we can fight outward aggression through our strength of Unity.  We’re approaching our Solar Return (birthday) in a couple of weeks also, signifying new beginnings.  A positive approach will certainly benefit us in these trying times.  Let us not be our own worst enemy, but hold our heads high, work on our own growth, especially Spiritual, and embrace the change that will ultimately lead us to our higher purpose!