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JULY
NEW MOON: July 1, 2000
12:20
p.m., PDT; 3:20 p.m. EDT
The
Moon and Sun are joined
at
10.14
Cancer
Sabian
Symbol:
A
clown making merry faces.
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does listening to the zodiac do for us at each moon cycle? It attunes
us to the yet living quality of this ancient rhythm. It sharpens
our senses to new ways to bring ourselves forth. It puts us on the
alert as an animal living in the wild to something new in the air... |
Welcome to our first web
version of MoonCircles! We’re thrilled to launch our site during
this moon-ruled Cancer cycle. New projects can be especially fragile
at the Cancer New Moon. As a crustacean upon shedding its old
shell, lies soft, exposed and vulnerable, so new projects may need a safe
place to lie low and grow their coverings. Among our growing circle
of moon friends, however, we feel secure bringing out Mooncircles.com at
this new moon. And we hope you’ll join us in sending Cancer’s nurturing
energy to the site.
You may have noticed we’re
also launching during a Mercury retrograde (Mercury turned retrograde
on June 23 and will go direct July 17). Traditionally this can be
a difficult time for beginnings -- especially communication enterprises.
But a deeper understanding of the retrograde reveals it brings special
opportunities. It signifies a time for "dropping anchor" -- moving
away from the surface distractions of life, toward the still center.
Distinguishing what seems important at the moment, from what really matters
over time. Taking time off from fixing things and finding solutions to
rest, retreat, and reflect.
Like an alchemical process
that sifts false gold from real, Mercury retrograde furthers purification
and refinement. Any activity performed on a retrograde may have to be done
again. Activities auspicious for the retrograde are revisions or
repairs. At Mercury’s last retrograde, we launched our first version of
MoonCircles as a work-in-progress newsletter, knowing we would redesign
it as our partnership evolved. And at the very next retrograde, here
we are - reimagined in new colors, shapes and images. Cancer’s
cycle loves such
flowing creativity.
We look forward to hearing from you in our Talking Circle -- about
your creative experiences with Mercury retrograde or any of the Cancer
themes. And we also hope you’ll join us for our New and Full Moon
rituals. >>
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