Cancer to Leo: Reclaiming Radiance at Summer's Midpoint

The midpoint of the year arrives with an invitation to reclaim your radiance. As the cosmos shifts from the deep emotional currents of Cancer to the bold, expressive fire of Leo, we're being called to remember who we truly are at our core.

Cancer season asks us to slow down, feel deeply, and nurture ourselves with tenderness. Like the crab that symbolizes this sign, many of us develop protective outer shells while maintaining soft, intuitive inner worlds. During this time, you might notice increased sensitivity and past patterns resurfacing - not as punishment, but as an opportunity for healing release. When emotions arise, remember they only need 60 seconds to process through your body if you allow yourself to fully feel them without resistance.

The Capricorn Full Moon on July 10th (known as the Buck Moon) creates a powerful axis between feeling and structure. During this time, we're invited to release what no longer serves us - particularly those societal expectations that have overridden our emotional truths. What does success actually look like to you, beneath the layers of conditioning? The affirmation "I release the need to prove. I lead from my truth" can be your companion through this illuminating time.

As Leo season emerges on July 22nd, we're supported in expressing what we've processed. Like a rose bush that blooms more vibrantly after pruning, our authenticity flourishes when we've released what's dying. The spiritual progression is beautiful – first feeling deeply, then expressing boldly from that grounded emotional awareness.

This month, ask yourself: What parts of your radiance have been dimmed? What would you do differently if you were fully in your power? Through practices like emotional journaling, mindful movement, and taking small brave actions, you can gently return to your essence. Remember - this is not a fight, but a homecoming to your soul's original blueprint.

Episode Links:

• Chani Nichols
• Molly McCord - YouTube
• Intuitive Astrology with Molly McCord - Apple Podcasts
• MZCP EP. 67: Boundaries as Shields: July's Animal Medicine Reading

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