Sidereal Cancer Mars Transit: My Personal Discovery

As I conclude this long period which was the Cancer Mars. I want to note that this transit opened up my eyes to what burn out meant to me. From the eyes of a fallen Mars. Where we can take fallen placements and find the benefits in that. And it made me think of how Cancer looks like a cycle. And that is the cycle of emotional comfort that Mars aims to embody. Something that can be found within enjoying things you like. This cycle is like a flow. A flow like water.

This is where we get into the state of flow. Something told me to check out who made flow. And how I found out Csikszentmihalyi, the creator of flow, has a Cancer Mars. The concept of “work” (things you care to put effort in) in a nutshell is about putting effort into things you enjoy sort that it doesn’t feel like work. It is pure enjoyment where time seems to melt. Quite the opposite to the sister of Cancer which is Capricorn (Saturn = time).

He also talks about flow as “psychic energy” in which I mean c’mon. Cancer = Moon = Intuition = Mind = Psychic

Not only does Csikszentmihalyi have a Mars in Cancer, which confirmed my theory I was already writing, but Beyoncé does too. And we see just how much a fallen Mars can obsess over work to the point where time and enjoyment doesn’t run out. There is a flow in that that captures how work and effort is supposed to feel. Timeless and connected.

A highlight from my Patreon about Mars in Cancer:

“I do feel the Cancer Mars still needs to rest, but also learn to connect with things that are emotionally fulfilling. A flow state isn't a force. It is not something that can be forced. One of the principals is to not chase success or happiness. It is to be in the moment. To find connection between what you want.”

Not all fallen placements are bad. I highlighted this on my Patreon:

“Fallen placements are like a palette cleanser towards something better in our lives. It's about learning to slow down and take stock of if we are doing something that is emotionally benefiting us. Success means nothing if we are unhappy. Mars in Cancer allows us to take stock of what is emotionally draining us through the actions we take.”

I’ve always thought of intuition in my work to be a place where it leads you to the best places. Places that that delve into comfort. Where your intuition will auto tell you where to go based on the most comfortable choice. @queeringpsych affirmed what I always thought in a psychological manner when he explained how many don’t understand intuition. How intuition is based on finding safety. Somatics and Soma/Chandra (Moon) have a parallel. The Moon exalts in Taurus. The place of comforts. It reminded me that yes. To get rid of burn out, we must acknowledge that comfort reset us. Still diving into his work. But it is much appreciated to hear.

Which brought me to the Nap Ministry. I implemented some of this framing in a way that works for me. I cannot sleep every problem away. Nor is time on my side when I’m primarily resting. But within my ways of overworking to where my body has gotten weaker. Something has got to give. Dreamspaces are important.

Dreaming connects us to what moves we should make next in our lives. For me, Moon transits also have a lot to do with that. Tracking the Moon allows us to connect with our moods and how we flow through life. It is a quick planet, but important as one mood can impact our futures trajectory. Also, how others see us and the relationships we build. The Moon is the mind. And we must be mindful of our emotions.

I’ve also been tracking the Moon transits for myself. Making time for myself instead of always being of service for others and neglecting myself. I found an interesting synchronicity when the Moon was in Gemini some time ago. I was in awe.

^My dream journal

Audre Lorde laid the framework on resting and productivity towards what she prioritized (her activism) while she was battling cancer. She has a Cancer placement in Ketu. And Ketu/Mars have relation to each other. They are about releasing and the work that needs to be done. So I see how this fits into how I want to frame my life. Making sure my eyes are on what I care about and taking care of my health. Letting go of what doesn’t fit is how we release ourselves from thinking Cancer is just about connecting with others. But connecting with those that give us peace of mind.

There is no realistic way to rest all day in this given climate. But, it is better than dealing with fools on the net. I’ll take a nap and put my emotions into my work. Not wasting energy. I’ve been doing my best to navigate burn out by acknowledging the symptoms from an astrological perspective. From the domiciles of Aries and Scorpio. To the exaltation of Capricorn. Now the fallen placement Cancer. I have an inkling of how Mars in Leo will go (I call that a graced planet). But we will visit that when it comes time.

I’ve been on Patreon highlighting my thoughts on the matter. Be sure to check that out! I’ll create an update section on here if I feel called to add more.

Hehe I added pics from former Mars in Cancer years since I didn’t take much pics. Fitting for the season it was. I was also relaxing during the Cancer Mars! Haha.

Until next time,

Tai 💚