Cancer New Moon in Ashlesha — Culmination Time & Emotional Cleansing
It’s about a very special new moon of 16th August — in Cancer… which is happening at the gandant point of 29 ° in Ashlesha Nakshatra.
Gandant point represents our stubborn emotions …which we are holding on to & entangles us like a coil of serpent….
Those emotions get triggered when any planet touches this point…
With Sun & moon both at this point… those feelings can open up like a messy knot, gets open up… giving us relief…release from any such bondage.
& This is the 2nd New moon in Cancer… The previous new moon was in Cancer @ 0.45 ° in Punarvasu Nakshatra.
There can be sudden & unexpected turn of events in the next 15 days …
Moon touches the planets once every month but the impact can be different, each time… depending on the sign & nakshatra of the new moon or full moon…
With Cancer-Ashlesha’s new moon, we can expect liberation where Cancer-Leo cups are placed in our chart & there can be a new start at some level …
The intensity of the impact may depend on our time period, & the role Ashlesha & Mercury — lord of Ashlesha… play in our individual charts…
Even Sun will cross this gandant point — to enter its own sign Leo & Moon will join Mercury — the lord Ashlesha…. the same day. This can give us a clue about the change …we can expect…
Jupiter aspects this Mercury Moon in conjunction with its 5th aspect… use your wisdom & intuition to get the clue.
Expect results …around the time when Sun will conjunct Mercury.
Simultaneously, Mars will exit Leo & enter Virgo on 17th Aug…
So, expect that new start to be soulful, energetic & lively… Sun in its own sign can fill us with confidence, enthusiasm & proper expression…
We are almost done with any emotions that can hold us back to take that leap of faith…& make a fresh start where we have Cancer/Leo cusp in our chart…
See, here both are important…End of Cancer zone & the start of Leo sign… even Mercury… as the lord of Ashlesha Nakshatra…
These couple of days — may demand much patience & our calm approach…
Let the royal couple — Sun & Moon have a safe landing in Leo… Magha nakshatra… where Ketu is placed 3rd to Sun…
With Ketu’s energy, a new life begins which had ended with Mercury’s nakshatra…
So gandanta is a time when something ends & there is a fresh start with new awareness…
Now is the time when we are ready to leave our comfort zone & to be expressive …vocal about it …
We are almost at the edge …. By October end, we have eclipses & rahu-ketu changing their signs… & Rahu crossing Pisces Gandanta…
Top of it, starting from August end, for the next 4 months Rahu-Ketu will be vargottam…
Strong & capable to give definite results… Rahu-Ketu always gives results at the start or end of their transit.
This watery moon in cancer is very picky…. has deep connections with our emotions…is very sensitive & like a sponge, it strongly absorbs everything from the surroundings…
Moon has no aspect & is independent to give results… Mercury-lord of Ashlesha is placed 2nd to the new moon.
& The new moon is the starting point for change…. And this start is happening with major transformations at the emotional level…
It’s not just emotions which are involved…it’s a mindful decision this time….
Mercury…lord of Ashlesha is in Leo & about to get retro on 23rd August … He is almost ready to rework on what happened so far, & what needs change.
Be observant of your mindset during this time…. your thoughts will give you clues about the area of change with this new moon.
When Moon is in Cancer, it makes us more aware of our emotional needs & self-care…our health…
The Sun, our soul, & the Moon, our emotions along with the mind — Mercury, together can give some great results…
The King, the queen & the prince are joining hands here to bring change…
The new moon in Ashlesha emphasizes shedding those difficult emotions… transforming them to create a healthy balance within yourself….
The planets, in general, are emphasizing more on relation, emotion & balancing them.
A very big proportion of our debts, the karma we have, is with our emotions.
& Emotions being water element…. has the highest capacity to destabilize anything….as 70% of the earth & our body is full of water…
It’s time to handle emotions in the right way to achieve proper balance…by letting go where ever it is needed…
But be careful of what you are letting go of…as escapism will not work here…we need to face them…deal with it and come to a balance…
Cancer represents the heart area…be careful with any heart issues…
Be gentle with those around you & also with yourself….as this new moon in Ashlesha is bringing reality check & clarity on what should no longer remain in your life.
See… Cancer is a movable, even & water sign signifying our home, mother, property & it’s all about care, affection, emotions, & nurturing.
Its connection with the gandanta point indicates releasing limitations, old structures from our surroundings that are not working for us & adopting new ones…. have emotional cleansing…
& Ashlesha is all about being alert & mindful always… It has serpent energy, acute awareness …& sharp intuition.
This awareness gives direction to transformation…
Gandanta also indicates changing ourselves at some level with respect to our emotions, the emotions that are outdated but still, we are holding them strongly….
It is tikshna nakshatra — with sharp energy, known for destructive activities, imprisonment, death-like situation, separation…& can be harmful to the father.
Ashlesha has a connection with the snake god who is represented by Rahu & rules deception, and overconfidence, but also deep meditation, and research.
Ashlesha has protective energy also…. There can be conflicts & fights for security…Be careful with your communication…
Certainly, it will be hard to leave any conflict or point of view but it is best to remain flexible & open-minded…
Moon, will make many conjunctions & connections in these 15 days…
After crossing gandanta… on the 17th Moon will be opp to Saturn @ 10° … But with an aspect of Jupiter which may help to remove — reduce the negative mindset.
& With Moon conj Mercury @ 26° can give a new start at mental level…
Here, we have a close, 5th aspect of Jupiter, that can help us understand the probable shift in energies…
Then Moon will, conjunct Mars in Virgo @ 0.24°… Mars in Virgo can trigger health issues the most.
Be careful with any aggressive responses as Moon is heading towards Ketu in Libra…
22nd Aug Moon conj Ketu @ 3° & it will be Opp Rahu, Jupiter & Uranus. This can be an important trigger & things can change significantly from here.
Sun is still in Magha — Ketu’s nakshatra
Then, in Scorpio, Moon will have Saturn’s 10th aspect @ 9° & on 26th Aug Moon crosses Scorpio gandanta where Moon will have aspects of Mars & Jupiter both…
& On 28th Aug Moon conj Pluto @ 4° of Capricorn & will be opposite retrograde Venus…who is still in Ashlesha nak….
Finally, on 31st Aug Moon will conj Saturn @ 9° … having full Moon in Aquarius in Shatatara Nak @ 13° …
See the entire journey of the moon from the new moon to the full moon will carry the energy of Ashlesha nak & Mercury…
It will be best to handle any tough situation with deep thinking, new ideas & communication….
& Our approach should be towards making necessary changes …
The natural 4–10, axis & cancer Capricorn signs are impacted the most with this new moon.
Let us see, what impact we can expect for everyone…where there can be a shift or change during this time…
It’s time to create a secure environment & put your analytical mind with emotions to get your answers…& solve your problems.
Aries: The new moon impacts your domestic life…family members, vehicles…along with your job, career & public life….
Improving health, fixing your daily routine, relocation, & travel can be your focus…
It’s the time to increase your knowledge & have — wise communication with your friends & siblings.
Taurus: This new moon can bring clarity in thoughts related to your future, relocation, travel to distant places, or higher education…
You may adopt some changes in the way you handle your finances, family… especially children…
It’s time to update yourself with the latest & be gentle in your communication.
Gemini: This Cancer new moon can make you work on bringing changes, tax matters, inheritance, finances & any challenging family matters.
You may have new opportunities in property matters or even at your work zone…
It’s time to improve your personality, health, nurture your family & bring security with finances.
Cancer: The new moon impacts you the most…There can be increased strength…It’s time to be gentle, calm, caring with your close relations, & partnerships.
Control your expenses, spend some alone time & anything related to a foreign country can find its closer…
It’s not the time to take unnecessary risks or get into conflicts …focus on maintaining good health…
Leo: This new moon can bring new opportunities to invest, improve your finances, diet, & health…
Do spend time with nature, & develop new skills for self-improvement…
Be careful with major expenses & losses.
It’s a rewarding time, if you release …let go of any toxic habit & surrender whatever you are holding on to.
Virgo: This new moon assures emotional security, fulfillment of hopes & wishes…There can be peace & happiness.
You are recognized for your skills on the work front…your health will be good
It’s the best time to change, explore foreign opportunities, or have a deep reflection on self, work zone…& think about what needs change…
Libra: With Cancer’s new moon you can achieve success in your work zone or in whatever task at hand…
Your aim is to attain peace at home, have a strong foundation, and good relationship with your family.
You may complete your pending documentation work on travel or for higher education…
Scorpio: The new moon may make you think more about having benefic changes in your life…
It’s time to pursue new adventures, expand your knowledge &… to learn something new to widen your vision…
Be mindful while sharing your feelings & thoughts with your family & others.
Make new friends, expand your circle & also pay attention to your health…
Sagittarius: This new moon provides new ways to invest, earn more, or even some breakthrough in your career… that you have been looking for…
Now is a great time to re-evaluate, your eating habits, & understand what matters the most…& make necessary changes…
Best time to heal any issues within the family, have clear communication, and take care of your health.
Capricorn: There can be a complete makeover in your image with this new moon… Your relationships & health will improve… It’s time to set a daily routine.
You may restore your faith; confidence & your luck would enhance with good foreign opportunities…
It’s time to be caring & affectionate towards whomever you come across…
Aquarius: This new moon can bring change to your routine day-to-day life. You may restore discipline & new fitness goals…
Long-awaited opportunities can come for personal life or foreign travel. It can also trigger new investment opportunities
Be grateful & show your gratitude…It’s time to get inward & reflect on things you need to let go of, to grow in life…
Pisces: It’s all about rewards, your social network & friendships with this new moon….
Now is a great time to work on your desires & achieve your goals. Best time to make long-term plans regarding your career, home.
Spend time with your children & also develop some new hobbies or take pleasure in expressing your talents…
That’s all for all 12 signs… and about the change, we can expect with this new moon…
To summarize…
The theme of the new moon is to bring clarity & awareness…make the necessary changes for our progress…
Make your emotional ground solid, heal from the past so we can build a strong and safe external environment…
It’s time to start planning new adventures, goals, projects, or activities…
But This is not the time to be rash in your decisions…
This is the best time to plant the seeds of intention …. for your goals or anything related to the Cancer/Leo house in your chart….
After this Ashlesha new moon, we are heading towards Magha the royal one…so the rewards will be great if we handle the gandanta with the right action…
