The Cancer/Aries mix brings to mind some of the following archetypal themes:
* Conflict in the family
* Tribal factions or tribal warfare
* The blood thick unity of a group
* The ancestral battle cry
* Addressing or confronting cyclical family patterns
* Carrying forward the legacy of someone else, or leaving it behind
* Emotional confrontation, irritation, anger, standoffs
* Childishness or selfishness posing as maturity or wisdom
* Independence vs emotional dependence or cooperation
* Sensitivity mixed with boldness
* Clearing an overgrown trail
* Gossip and private trash talking or complaining that subtly erodes the momentum of a group or project or process
* Being supported but not being thankful for the support
* Needy people acting as though they are completely independent
* Emotional courage and honesty
* Passive aggression
Remember that this first quarter Moon also engages a square to Uranus in Aries, doubling up on the Mars signature of this lunar turning point. Should be a thriller!
Prayer: Gather us at the temples of our ancestors, where the one life we share is brought together by the prayers we pray for one another.