The Sun moves from Gemini to Cancer on June 20th, 2024. The Sun shift occurs at 13:50pst. The Sun enters the Full Sun Phase bringing The Sun to its highest and brightest point of the year. This brings us the longest day of the year and The Light will dominate for most of Cancer Season and then slowly fade back, allowing The Dark to slowly return over the next six months.

Cancer Season, coinciding with the Summer Solstice, is a time of gathering and preparation. It signifies the transition from spring to summer and offers an abundance of fresh, delicious food. It is a season when we can harvest spring berries and early fruits and preserve them for the future. Fresh spring greens become nourishing ingredients for meals that not only provide sustenance but also promote healing for our SELF and our loved ones.

Beyond the physical aspect, Cancer Season also encourages us to reconnect with our emotional ties. It is a time to strengthen the bonds that bring us closer to those we care about or to evaluate and potentially let go of relationships that no longer serve us. The warm weather in the Northern Hemisphere creates an atmosphere of joy and celebration, and we eagerly anticipate the bountiful offerings that the Earth provides during this season. We feel a sense of excitement as we prepare to harvest and preserve this abundance before The Dark returns.

The Full Sun Phase, similar to the Full Moon, brings forth energy of rejoicing and reflecting. As we reach the halfway point of the annual cycle, it is a perfect time to assess our feelings and emotions. We look back at the intentions we set during Capricorn Season, which marked the beginning of the Sun's journey, and reflect on the progress we have made since Aries Season, the First Quarter Sun Phase.

By acknowledging the efforts we have put into achieving our goals, we gain insight into what has worked and what has been challenging. This reflection allows us to readjust our goals, plans, and emotions based on our current state of being. Understanding which goals and intentions have been successful and which require reassessment helps us plan what we need to release and let go of as we move towards the end of Summer and into Autumn.

It's time to look back at the intentions we set wayyyyy back in Capricorn Season (the New Sun Phase) and all the WeRK we've done to achieve our goals since Aries Season (the First Quarter Sun Phase). Now's the time to reflect on the building up and increasing part of the cycle that happens between Winter and Summer so we can consider what we need to release and compost in the last part of the cycle between Winter and Summer. When you take time to notice what goals and intentions WeRKed out an which were a struggle you can readjust our goals, plans, and feelings accordingly to where we find our SELF today. Use that info to plan what you'll let go of at the end of Summer when Autumn appears.

The AstroWeathers of Cancer Season

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Because Cancer rules the body waters, stomach, and breasts we will likely be hyper-emotional and reactionary for the next few weeks. It's good to remember that Cancer is about reconnecting to all of our emotions as Magical Gifts and Tools. Take time to sit with your inner child and your most tender needs during this season. You'll likely find healing in a warm bath, a cup of tea, and whatever food you find most comforting. You are worthy of being cradled, held, or supported in whatever way you need - do it, even if you have to do it for your SELF. 

Notice what House Cancer holds in your chart.  Those themes will be lit up in your life. What needs to be seen? What needs to be tended to or wrangled?