10-23-2024
Mars just went debilitated in Cancer. The planet of action, speed, force, conflict, asserting, independence, and willpower now sits in the moon's soft and feeling sign of Cancer. Cancer is sensitive, intuitive, nurturing, gentle, receptive, and cautious. These are opposing energies, which is why Mars is considered debilitated here. It can't fully express itself.
However! There is a special planetary yoga (combination) between Mars and Moon, called Chandra-Mangala yoga. There is a certain charisma that comes with this yoga. Some people have this in their birth charts. The moon (which rules cancer) gives us our mental strength, emotional intelligence, intuitive knowing, and flexibility. Mars gives physical strength, courage, the impulse to take action. So we can see how a combination of these traits could also be beneficial.
With Mars debilitated you could find yourself less motivated to take actions to get all your tasks done. It's ok. Sun is also debilitated, so this is a time of more rest and internal contemplation. Moon is paired with the Naká¹£atra of the storm god, the destroyer, associated with Rahu, the illusionist.
This is a time to introspect. Emotions might be more pronounced, as the fiery planet of mars, mixed with the water of Cancer, can boil things over. Staying aware of this energy can help you understand that the overly emotional state you might find yourself in at times is only temporary.
It is best to take those emotions and introspect, journal, contemplate, talk with a friend, or simply work it out within yourself. This is not a time to jump into heated conversations, over-react, blame, or call people out in ways that can start conflict. Just chill with yourself. You might not even be seeing things clearly! If you can do this, in a couple of days, once the storm energy passes, you will have a much greater sense of clarity.
Crystal Energy Association
The Energy of Aegirine is perfect for this Mars debilitation. When our emotions may be fiery and our willpower may be low, this stone helps pull us out of our emotion and plants us firmly in the ground of our strength. Adherence to your values is important now, knowing what is most important to you and not letting yourself be convinced otherwise is a must. Stay strong in your boundaries, only saying yes to the things you know you can and want to follow through on. It will be hard to change your mind or course correct later. Be fully present, stay in your integrity, and be impeccable with your speech and dealings with others.
This is how you can trust yourself, even if you don't trust others. Trust in self is the most important trust we can know. The spirit of Aegirine is calling in your confidence. Your strength and integrity are inspiring, and will show others that they are also capable of showing up as strong and reliable, for themselves and for those they value.
Aegirine is commonly formed in volcanic rock, which is very Martian like energy. It is a strong protective stone. It can help you with self-love and loving others. Cancer relates to the 4th house, the house of the heart, love, emotion, mother, happiness. Mars debilitate here can dampen these areas, so this stone is also good for keeping the heart strong and balanced during this transit.
You can carry this stone with you, keep it in your car or bag, meditate with it, or put it under your pillow while you sleep. You can do all of the above! The strong protective energy, along with your intention, will mingle with your own energy field, helping this transit go more smoothly for you as your etheric body is reinforced. As always, if you don't have the stone, you can intentionally draw in the energy of Aegirine to benefit from it that way as well. 💞