Hello, darlings! Happy July and Happy Cancer Season! My apologies for the exclamation points, haha. If you didn’t know, Cancer season is one of my favorite times of year, because of my key Cancerian placements in my natal chart, and because I truly enjoy the Summer and the 4th of July holiday. I decided to take my time writing this newsletter because I have been out and about and have found myself quite inspired by all the art I’ve been taking in lately, including watching the psychological horror film Backrooms, directed by Kane Parsons. If I am being transparent, after watching this film, it has changed my entire outlook on the work I want to do for my community via my online platforms. If you are a healer or are into the woo-woo, you MUST see the film, as the scariest aspects of the film are connected to two major realizations that you will have, or at least the ones that I have been reflecting on for quite some time, given what I do, but also who I am becoming. Those two realizations are: I cannot save anyone, and that since we can never remember the past exactly how it happened and lose details of it every time we skip down memory lane, we might as well remember more loving moments, or create new moments in our minds that bring expansion to our own self-power and mastery. What made these two realizations scary for me is that it is f*cking real life, haha! This has made me reflect on my own life, missions, shortcomings, and how I choose to take the reins of my destiny based on my true calling, not on what other people think or “see” for me. At this very moment, teaching is where I want to be, and you will see this through the things I have currently in the works. Speaking of teaching, let’s discuss the tarot card: The Chariot.
The Chariot is a major arcana card that is astrologically linked to Cancer the Crab. Its number is VII, and its element is water. The Chariot is connected to the throat chakra, which symbolizes truth. It is associated with the meanings of victory, guidance, determination, and a fated journey. The Charioteer represents the traveler who is standing in his carriage made of stone with two sphinxes resting in front of it. The stone is indicative of his character and determination, and with the city and river behind him, he is ready for the journey he is about to take. This journey is more than just a material one, as the canopy of stars above his head, the astrological belt he’s wearing, and the crescent Moon on his shoulders illustrate that it has a mystical component. Yes, it appears that our young fellow is ready, but more importantly, he is being guided on this journey. By who? Well, I am sure you can use your imagination, haha.
The Moon rules the zodiac sign of Cancer, and this crab does have its perks! Crabs have shells that we know can serve as their protection, but they can also be their Chariot. I also like to think that the crab reminds us that the body is the only vehicle we will ever have, so it’s best to take really good care of it! Especially if enemies or chaos are lurking in the shadows, as The Chariot’s numerological link is XVI, The Tower. This is because the shadow of the Chariot is the ego and represents the destruction of self and/or our unfoundational surroundings. Now, before you get too nervous about that, haha, remember that the unification of VII is the total of IV and III. In other words, our Charioteer is the son of the Emperor (IV) and the Empress (III). If you look at the picture closely, you’ll see he is wearing his mother’s crown, and the stone is connected to his father’s throne.
Cancer Season is about embracing cardinal water, and it is here to remind you that you don’t need saving as long as you’re able to learn from your past and are willing to do whatever it takes to stay on the path that you are destined for. This season is about creating something meaningful once you fully know and embrace who you are and what you are meant to do. Be okay with letting go of your ego and the self-imposed limitations you have about who you should be and what it would look like if you did the things that would cause people to side-eye you. Whatever decisions or conclusions you come to, especially with Mercury in retrograde this season, only needs to make sense to you and if you ever have any doubts regarding what decisions to make or what journey to take, look at your past, look at your parents, and above all, ask God is what you’re doing bringing you beyond the city and river or is it keeping you stuck there?
With love,
D. Monique Thomas