January 2020 | Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Cancer
a lunar eclipse occurs during a full moon when the sun, earth, and moon are aligned in that exact order and the earth blocks part of the sun’s light from reaching the moon’s surface.
remember | the energy and effects of the eclipse last up to 6 months.
CANCER LUNAR ECLIPSE
the first full moon lunar eclipse of the year and decade is transiting at 20° of cancer on january 10, 2020; conjunct sun and mercury in capricorn (heavy information or powerful messages brought to the forefront), uranus stationing direct in taurus (standing your ground, unexpected changes in values/money), jupiter in capricorn conjunct south node in capricorn (detaching from past conditioning/programming - beliefs - that you no longer resonate with), and saturn and pluto conjunct sun and mercury (permanent and powerful transformations, destructive turning points) on january 12, 2020.
keywords | home, family, children, private life, nurturing, security, protection, intuition, emotional needs, parents, childhood, roots, ancestors, subconscious, masculine, feminine, emotional security, emotional stability, compassion, affectionate, supportive, codependency, hypersensitivity.
cancer is ruled by the moon (planet of intuition, feelings, emotions, unconscious) and rules the 4th house, which places the energy of this full moon lunar eclipse affecting the foundations of our home such as our private life, family/children, how we parent our children, our roots/heritage, ancestors, our parents (maternal figures), our subconscious patterns/behaviors, and how we nurture/love others. and because the moon is opposite the sun, which is in capricorn; authority (paternal figures), structure, routines, politicians, rules/laws duty, responsibilities, productivity, and discipline will be highlighted as well.
“THE ACHE FOR HOME IS IN ALL OF US. THE SAFE PLACE WHERE WE CAN GO AS WE ARE AND NOT BE QUESTIONED.”
— MAYA ANGELOU
WHAT TO EXPECT
intense/heavy emotions - difficulty making sense of them or struggling to express them thoroughly.
inner turmoil that may lead to erratic behavior or cause external conflict
tension in your home
experiences to bring permanent changes
evolution within the collective
redefining of power, authority, and equality
hidden information to be exposed (truth reveal)
dismantlement of oppressive systems
global disasters
deaths of important/well-known people in the public eye
WHAT TO FOCUS ON
as a collective, we will feel a push and pull between our needs vs wants, work vs home, and our emotional needs vs material needs. but depending on what house this eclipse is hitting in your birth chart, that is the area you will feel the most pulled to concentrate on.
if you feel called to receive a full moon lunar eclipse reading from me, you can book one here.
NAVIGATING THROUGH HEAVINESS (EMOTIONS AND EVENTS)
right now, the energy in the world feels oppressive, suffocating, and emotionally challenging. between the fear mongering media stirring up chaos and the cancer eclipse triggering intense emotions due to heightened sensitivity, we are bound to feel like everything is spinning out of control. but there are ways to navigate through all this heaviness:
take a break + rest: if you’re feeling discomfort, tense, overwhelmed, or uneasy while scrolling on social media or while watching the news, take a break from it. if you’re beginning to experience worry, fear, or confusion from all the thoughts and emotions that rise, find time to rest (think of other things or do something that raises your vibrations) then return to your thoughts and feelings with a refreshed state of consciousness.
breathe: when emotions such as anger, jealousy, fear, frustration, or worry come up, breathing through them will help you avoid compulsive reactions. the emotions we experience during this time are meant to be felt through, so don’t try to escape them either - they’ll find a way back to you when you don’t want them to.
PARENTING ISSUES (IS YOUR HOME IN ORDER OR WREAKING CHAOS?)
cancer highlights everything about the home - family, children, parents, and even ancestral roots - while capricorn highlights on authority, duties, structure, rules, and discipline. during this time we may experience or need to reflect on the following:
the obligations and responsibilities you have as a parent may surface, such as navigating through financial hardships or stabilizing finances to support your family and balancing work with home. you may acknowledge that these are causing you to feel overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious so you need to be aware of your energy and avoid taking your stress out on your family.
power struggles (control and authority) may be tested. take this time to reflect on your parenting methods - what’s working and what’s not? i.e. yelling and physical discipline may not be working if your child is still rebelling so try opening up to the idea of speaking to your children as miniature adults - speak to them like you want to be spoken to.
knowing what house this eclipse is hitting in your child’s birth chart can help you keep your household in flow with the energies. if you need assistance, please contact me via text.
acknowledge: is your upbringing affecting or limiting the way you parent your children? you may be so accustomed to how you were raised and forgetting that your child is not you so they may require a different type of structure or set of rules than what you were use to. cut the emotional cord from your parents and become the parent your child needs.
formulate a routine: capricorn triggers the root chakra, which is the first chakra to develop at birth. kids need a routine to know what having structure in their life feels like.
heal your relationship: the relationship you have with your parents or to yourself as a child (inner child) may be causing blockages in your present life. you need to address any inner child wounding or parent-child wounds to help you move forward. i offer a service called realignment that helps reparent your inner child for $44.44.
GETTING TO THE ROOT (CLEARING ANCESTRAL KARMA AND HISTORY)
the planetary transits in the air right now will cause you to question the history we’ve been taught, the programming that was passed down to us, and why we’ve conditioned ourselves to believe any of it is our truth. this is why connecting to your ancestral roots and learning what is yours to stand up for is important during this eclipse.
throughout each of our own family’s history, our ancestors have formed their own beliefs and patterns when they experienced events (traumatic or not). eventually, their wounds, karma, and energetic imprinting passes down through lineage creating generational curses and inherited wounds or even them just wanting their programming to be fulfilled through their offsprings.
ask yourself | who are my ancestors? where are they from? what is my relationship to them? how did they suffer? what future did they dream of? what were they fighting for? are they energetically supporting me? is their karma and programming causing blockages in my present life?
BOUNDARIES (SET AND MAINTAIN THEM)
walls keep everybody out. boundaries teach people where the door is.
boundaries come in many forms and are used for many different reasons. if someone disrespects your boundaries, it’s because they are not aware of how to set boundaries and not having boundaries invites a lack of respect.
material boundaries: moderating spending and hoarding of items (possessions).
physical/sexual boundaries: honoring your privacy (physical touch), space (proximity), and comfort levels/preferences when it comes to sexual activity with others, including your partner.
mental/spiritual boundaries: freedom to have your own thoughts, opinions, values, and beliefs.
emotional boundaries: acknowledging which emotions are yours and someone elses - holding yourself and others accountable for their emotional responses.
not having boundaries in this universal 4 year is not possible. it’ll be difficult to maneuver through this year without them. take this time to learn not just the boundaries you need, but learn how to respect others boundaries.
STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE (MAKE ADJUSTMENTS IN YOUR LIFE)
do not settle with “this is how i am”, “this is what im use to”, or “that’s just the way it is”. it will no longer work.
during this time, everything is being reassessed and reconstructed. anything that we’ve become accustomed to or let define us will not be able to be seen as our authentic truth unless it’s for our highest good - just as i mentioned in the “getting to the root” section. this goes for what we’re allowing ourselves to tolerate, traditions, conditioning we developed or attached to from our upbringing, thought patterns, and our values/beliefs.
it’s time to purge and transform what isn’t working and embrace a bigger vision. if you’re uncomfortable, that means you’re on the right path with the changes you’re making.
SUGGESTIONS
face your feelings/emotions. be open to what’s unfolding. go with the flow. create harmony in your inner self and outer world. step out of your comfort zone. be vulnerable. spend time with your family. avoid entertaining conflicts. listen to your gut instincts. be patient. release limiting beliefs and thought patterns. let go of hard control. be aware of your emotional sensitivity. rest. detach from self-sabotaging insecurities. call your parents. rebuild connections to make them more secure. rearrange your home. form boundaries and maintain them. avoid being stubborn. address fears, shadows, and wounds.