Around dawn, the Cancer sun squares off with Chiron in Aries, delivering a blow to our ego! Outside criticism causes us to feel unsafe in the life we’ve designed for ourselves. Our goals are called into question, probably by someone whose opinions we respect. Loved ones’ criticisms cause us to feel small and disempowered. We revert to our child-self and lash out in the same way we did as children. This transit can signal intense emotional dysregulation. Making ourselves invisible to dodge conflict won’t help. Instead, we must face our aggressors and refuse to let their judgment rob us of our confidence. We may not have the upper hand, but if we don’t deal with this issue head-on, it will only flare up again at a future time.
Later in the morning, the Taurus moon aligns with Uranus, provoking reactive behavior. This aspect piggybacks on the sun-Chiron square. Emotional unrest inspires us to lash out or flee a difficult situation. Although our impulse for self-protection is logical, we’re ill-equipped to handle this issue responsibly now. Our choices can actually make the issue worse by inflaming tensions. What is an activity that calms your nervous system? Breathing exercises, taking a brisk walk, or eating nourishing food to ground into your body can be helpful.
