The full Moon in Cancer and Sun in Capricorn of January 9th shows to me the potential for a nurturing journey of the mind, at least here in Madison, Wisconsin, where the Moon will be in the 9th house of travel. What does a nurturing journey of the mind look like? The simplest answer I can give you is: meditation. See below for a meditation that I channeled a week ago when I first wrote this piece.
The sign of Cancer represents feelings and nurturing. Cancer is a feminine water sign. It is the first of the Water signs and is a sign of intuition and empathy. Cancer says, “I understand how you feel, come over to my house and enjoy some cookies I just baked.”
The moon in Cancer opposes the Capricorn Sun. Capricorn is an Earth sign, the 10th house in the natural chart. It is a serious, driving energy. Capricorn says, “Get off your ass and start doing whatever “it” is to you.”
After the stress of the holidays it is important to take the time to nurture yourself. Spend time taking care of yourself. Pamper yourself in some way over the next week. Get a massage, manicure or a makeover. Relax with friends over dinner. These are all nurturing activities in the spirit of the sign of Cancer. We could all use nurturing after the rush and frenzy of the holiday season.
Please enjoy the following short meditation that I channeled. You can tape the words with musical background to play it back to yourself.
Visualize yourself in a meadow beside a stream. See the trees, smell the grass and the flowers. Feel the breeze as it grazes your cheeks and plays with your hair. Go gently within and feel yourself wandering in your mind like a child. See the field of flowers that bloom endlessly in your mind. Your favorite flowers are always there. You pick one and hold it up to your nose to smell it. It is perfectly formed and smells perfect, just as you knew it would.
You move on then to follow a path alongside the stream. You allow yourself to follow the path, well worn by others who have followed this path for many years. The earth below you has been hardened by the many that have walked this path before you. You bend over now and take off your shoes, wanting to feel the earth below your feet. The coolness of the earth feels good. It refreshes your skin and makes you feel comforted in a wholesome sort of way.
You come to a tree that is ancient. It has large branches and many leaves. It is very inviting and friendly. You decide to sit down at its base and relax. There is shade beneath its base and a cool, gentle breeze. You feel refreshed and at ease here. You are resting at the top of a small hill under this tree. You did not realize on your walk that you had climbed up this hill until you got here. Looking back you see the beauty down in the valley. It is gorgeous, like a painting.
You love your life. You are feeling so lucky to have been born into this world and to have experienced this moment. It nourishes your soul to have this peaceful moment and to take in this beauty.
After a few minutes you return home on the journey of life. When you are ready to return to the world again, slowly open your eyes.
