Cancer Season (June 21st-July 22nd)

Today, June 20th, marks the last day of Gemini season, a potent and powerful time to explore, channel and honor the duality of both the light and the dark, within and all around us. With the newfound knowledge, acceptance, and awareness gained during Gemini season, we are better able to honor and embrace both creative channels and sides of the journey, as important and integral keys to it all. Looking at Mother Nature herself and as children of her here on Earth, the light is what allows things to grow, be seen, and change, however too much sun (light) can burn and harm you. The night in contrast, is what controls the tides, our water, and allows things to rest, however too much moon (dark) can consume you, drown you, and cause you to become lost or forlorn. As such the balance of both, is essential to our lives, growth and evolution. Taking this acceptance and clarity with us into the next month and the next cycle we enter June 21st, which is also the day of the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, and the start of Cancer season. With it, we dive into the watery, feeling world, of wild and life changing energies. In her bold, dynamic and ever changing deep waters, we find ourselves exploring new emotions, desires, and ways of being that we may never have tried, felt or seen before. We further understand how so much (and maybe even conflicting energies) can be contained all within one body. We connect to our inner magic and light and allow the unconscious to become conscious. As a sign ruled by the moon, Cancer sheds a light on the darkness within and around us. She shows us the beauty of shining brightly, even if you are all alone, and even if you stand out even more. She shows us the magic of the night, and how in surrendering to the unknown, we find ourselves refreshed, freer, and stronger than anything before, nurtured by the love and support of the divine within and around you and me. With that, I will cover use the rest of this post to cover light and the shadow aspects of Cancer season so that you may integrate and make the most of the dance of both during this time.

Light

• ​Water and the ocean can be light and clear, as such, Cancer season is a good time to tune into the magic within and around you. Allow the water and the rhythms of your body, heart and soul to flow in the direction you feel unfolding before you. Follow it with faith and gratitude. Let go of being too rigid, too concrete and allow yourself to use the channel of water to move you into the direction of all that you desire!
• As a water sign, this is an amazing time to explore and honor your feelings. Feel your feels and treat them as divine messages to what matters most to you!
• Water can be incredibly playful, soothing and rejuvenating. Using this as a guide, allow yourself to play, to be light and to wash away and let go of anything and everything that is not serving you anymore. Explore new ways of seeing and being. Know that it is safe to let go, to float, and to relax, and know that you you are supported in allowing yourself to be held, led and start afresh!
• Highly connected to the inner child, this season is a great time to tune into what he or she wants and needs here now! Be the parent, guide, lover, friend and leader you have always wanted and needed. With a full cup, you are better able to share this love with those around you.
• Water is the most programmable element, this can be seen in the way it can change shape or even form crystals (ice). As such, when drinking water, showering, bathing, be sure to thank it for its ability to cleanse, and to give and sustain life. Bless it, enchant it, charge it with the moon! Use it as a vehicle or container to hold all of your desires, your love and your intentions..
• Expanding off of the point above, you may even use water to help you channel information and records from the past. After all, the water we see today is the same water our ancestors and even past versions of yourself used, prayed over, and blessed. Allow this energy to transfer into you and be integrated into your body (who is also made with an incredible amount of water in itself).
• Linked to the Goddesses Oshun, Aphrodite, and Venus, connect to these sacred and divine feminine archetypes through the water, seashells, sensuality, and love! Cleanse and bless the waters and call upon them to help you flow through this season with grace, compassion and strength.
• Ruled by the feminine, and the moon, it is a powerful time to connect to your magic and intuition, and to explore the arts, writing and dance. Talk to the moon and spend time gazing at her, and finally recognize and thank her for all she does for you and our planet every night!
• Cancer is an incredibly psychic, energetically sensitive and empathetic sign- so you may find gifts like clairesentience (clear feeling) coming through to you during this time! This will help you to tap into being able to tell where energy is coming from and how it may have influenced your own energy, thoughts and choices in the past!

Shadow

• ​On the other hand, water and the ocean can be dark, scary, and shadowy, allow yourself to explore the depths, your fears, your trauma. Know that you are strong enough and sensitive enough to use these to be more forthright, clear, firm, assertive, sensitive, empathetic and loving.
• Although it is important to honor and listen to your emotions, don’t be overrun by them. For feelings are not always the truth. So feel your feels but practice discernment. Remember you have the ability to choose the highest path always and nurture yourself in the way you need. Lastly, don’t be afraid to talk about it, to express it or share it with others. Be open to the feeling, the flowing and the healing.
• In the flow of it all, don’t lose your mind, your ground or your heart. Allow yourself to feel and to let go, but balance this with mind, thought and awareness. Remember that much flow, or lack of structure or decision, like too much of anything, can become a bad thing too.
• Be sure to teach your inner child safe, sustainable and secure ways to express, create, and connect with others and the world. It’s okay to realize you may still be working on a lot, we all are, so be sure to look at what he or she best responds to and to guide him or her with, trust and firmness.
• Since water is the most programmable element, it holds a lot. As such, realize and recognize that we may not have always taken the best care of her and that she also remembers this. Do what you can to protect our water and to see what you can do to support her so that she may continue to help and give her best self to us too!
• Become more aware of the sources of your water. Do you know how it is treated? Do you know where it comes from? As beings made from a lot of water, give yourself the best shot at being your best self, by giving yourself the best! Choose to be conscious and aware and choose water companies that recognize this important fact too.
• Remember that water can be complex, destructive and chaotic. Allow this energy to rearrange and consume what it must, trust that the higher forces behind this power have a rhyme and a reason. Trust the unknown and the mystical forces that guide us all to work their magic, both light and dark, through you and in your life
• To balance all of the water, flow and movement, ground yourself and spend time out in the sun! This helps you to integrate any downloads or changes in your life with clarity and in sustainable, structured, and manageable steps!
• To be able to separate your emotions, energies and feelings from others, be sure to meditate and or spend plenty of alone time! Although it is good to be able to feel for others, don’t put their feelings over feeling your own! Cleanse your aura, body and mind so that you can differentiate between your energy and others’ lovingly, mindfully and clearly! Observe but do to not absorb what is not yours to carry!

Wishing you the most magical, rejuvenating and amazing Cancer season! ✨🌊🌙

With love and faith,

Elysian on Earth