MERCURY DIRECT and NEW MOON in CANCER in Pushya the Nurturer

MERCURY DIRECT and NEW MOON in CANCER in Pushya the Nurturer:
*In true Mercury retrograde fashion, my computer inexplicably shut down while I was writing this forecast! Here are the main points I can remember...

We have been processing a lot this summer. The deep churning that’s been taking place beneath the surface will continue into September but will begin from now to feel lighter. While we are going to begin to feel the shift and along with it some progress, energy and excitement, remember resurfacing takes time. Take it slow, tune in, and don’t get the bens on the way up! Do not rush the process!

Continue to take time for yourself and for those who need your love and care. This New Moon is in the ultimate nurturer’s sign of Cancer in the sign Pushya: the one who gives milk (nourishment) freely. There is a strong focus on children during this time. Be a little more tender to those around you. Mars in Cancer is encouraging us to take action to help children in need. Other Pushya remedies include donating food to those who don’t have.

Mercury goes direct at almost exactly the same time as the New Moon is at its pinnacle (I believe the times were 23:58 and 23:15 eastern time on July 31). Do the time zone math and REST during the New Moon and Mercury shifting hour. These heart and mind planets remind us to truly take time to connect them again. As we say in Ayurveda, “the seat of the mind is in the heart.” Drop into your heart especially if you’re finding you’re overthinking and overdoing.

Take time during the day to reflect on the energy of the last month. Many planets were in sidereal Cancer all at the same time creating an overwhelming drive towards self care, caring for loved ones (esp children), and focusing on healthy habits around nourishment and nurturing. Simply put, being present emotionally is what this month, this mercury retrograde and this new moon is about.

How well have you managed this time?
What areas have been a challenge to you?
Are you more open to receiving nurturing now, and also giving it?
Have you slowed down and been more present?

As the energies are heightened now, remembering the rest of the forecast is a challenge! If I can get my computer back on and find something post-worthy, I will add it to the comments below. And you can rest assured that even astrologers get affected by the planets!