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At 3:17 in the afternoon on Tuesday, July 2^nd, we’re not only enjoying a Cancer New Moon, but it’s also a total solar Eclipse, and on the brink of a Mercury Retrograde cycle that will last until the end of July. That’s a lot of power churning.

All new moons, regardless of whether or not an eclipse is involved, are signals of new starts, of the end of a cycle, or of allowing the energy of the sign to begin a new phase in your life. Married to a solar eclipse, there is additional energy offering bright spotlights on areas of your life that need attention.

So let’s take a look, shall we?

This is a new moon in Cancer, resting in the 9^th house of your personal philosophy, expansion of your world view; learning that stretches your mind beyond the parochial into the realms of broadening your experience to something new, something foreign, something hitherto not experienced. Cancer asks how are you nurturing (or BEING nurtured and supported)? Where are you creating or supporting family (Cancer), or perhaps are you recreating your concept of family (especially with the New Moon resting in the 9^th house of your personal philosophy). How does the concept of matriarch (the Moon, the ruler of Cancer) resonate for you right now? What is the status of your intimate relationships? What are your views (9^th house) of who is worthy of your nurturing, caring and support (Cancer)? How does your religion or personal philosophy (9^th house) figure into your concept of nurturing others (Cancer)?

Now let’s bring in the energy of the Mercury Retrograde as well (July 7^th). Perhaps, this isn’t the moment to signal a NEW relationship, but to instead do a serious, personal review of your current relationships? Perhaps there is an uncomfortable situation in your life or the world around you that is placing what you’ve always believed should be the goal of nurturing at odds with how you are interacting with the world (or not, as the case may be).

With the 9^th house so deeply involved, perhaps you are questioning “What do I really believe? Am I LIVING what I say I believe??” based upon emotional tugs that feel at odds with what you’ve always believed or have been taught.

There is also a wide opposition of Saturn in Capricorn (the Establishment) to the Sun and Moon in this scenario, which adds new strata to this whole deeply and intricately layered situation. The opposition signals being pushed into something, or forced to examine your philosophy using the lens of difficult news or images/information of hardship, loss or difficulty.

While this could be reflected in so many different scenarios, my bleeding liberal heart tugged immediately thinking of the heartbreaking situations of foreign (9^th house) children and families (Cancer) at detention centers (the Establishment! Boundaries! Saturn in Capricorn) on our Southern Border. Without getting into the politics, what human being can truly look upon the suffering experienced there and not have their ‘nurturing muscles’ want to DO something? This is just one example, of course. Tied to the destiny-related North Node (any Full or New Moon within 17 degrees of the Node constitutes an eclipse; this new Moon is just 7 degrees from the North Node) I can’t help but wonder how much of our country’s destiny rests in how we deal with this situation… pulled into the mix is Uranus in Taurus, making an advantageous sextile to the Moon. Put into English… as difficult as this situation is, we, as a people, CAN work to level the playing field and utilize our ability to revolutionize (Uranus’ energy in a nutshell!) the way we deal with immigration in this country.

So some questions to ask yourself over the next few weeks as this solar eclipse and New Moon in Cancer ripens during a Mercury retrograde:

1) Where is my personal philosophy at odds with what I WANT it to be? Where do my emotions feel out of sync with what I believe? What’s got to give?

2) Where do my personal intimate relationships need attention?

3) Where do I need to broaden my horizon to be more open minded and accepting of the world around me? Where do I need to remove my blinders and open my heart and mind?

4) What family member or situation have I been neglecting that needs my attention?

5) Who in my family is feeling lonely and may need me?

The most important of all, perhaps: where am I not exhibiting self-care, self-nurturing? We can only help others when WE are not depleted.

If you know where 10 Degrees of Cancer rests in your birth chart, that can tell you what area of your life is going to be activated personally during the eclipse period!

- Pat Dumas

Astrological Consultant and Tarot Reader

Connect with Pat on Facebook and schedule a private appointment with her! You can also find Pat Dumas at Firefly Hollow Wellness Center on Second Saturdays for Tea & Tarot offering 25 or 50 minute readings from 1PM to 5PM. Stay tuned for upcoming workshop announcements!

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Firefly Hollow Wellness Center welcomes Acupuncturist, Michael Stilp -- a highly experienced practitioner bringing NEW services to our holistic healing center.

Michael Stilp - Newest Team Member of Firefly Hollow Wellness

Michael is a native of Pennsylvania from Wilkes-Barre. After attending King's College in Wilkes-Barre, he moved to New York City to receive training as a hemodialysis technician. He practiced in ambulatory kidney clinics in N.Y.C., Bethesda Md., and Florida.

In 1986 Michael was a passenger in an unfortunate auto accident that led to ongoing back pain. Years later, while receiving a massage treatment in Florida, he was impressed by a therapist who cleared up this condition. Due to this experience he became a licensed massage therapist.

Over a period of 20 years while working at hotel, resort, and private practice, he administered thousands of massage treatments and cleared up many chronic conditions. Some years later, he was in another auto accident which he resulted a shoulder injury that only a Chinese acupuncture doctor was able to resolve. Therefore, Michael decided to enroll at Florida College of Integrative Medicine in Orlando where Michael earned a Master's degree in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture.

Michael relocated to Pennsylvania to be closer to family and friends. He began is acupuncture practice in 2012 in Shippensburg, PA. and opened a satellite office in the Harrisburg area. Micheal is currently licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine as an Acupuncturist.

He enjoys music, ballroom dancing, hiking, nutrition, reading, writing, gardening and relationship with his beautiful, talented and loving girlfriend.

More about Acupuncture:

Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used forms of medicine in the world. Originating in China more than 2,500 years ago, acupuncture is currently one of the most thoroughly researched, practiced, and respected forms of complementary medicine available anywhere.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, your overall health is determined by the quality of the Qi (energy) flow through the natural pathways of your body (meridians). Acupuncture uses a variety of techniques, including placing very thin sterile needles into specific points on the body, to stimulate and improve your Qi flow.

The many benefits of acupuncture include:

· Pain reduction, Pain removal and function restored.

· Stress and tension relief

· Increased energy levels

· Stronger digestion

· Relief from bad habits and addictions

· Greater sense of overall health and well-being

Acupuncture Treatment sessions with Micheal are fully holistic & may also include:

· Nutritional Consulting

· Pulse Diagnosis

· Neuromuscular Therapy

· Tension Point Therapy

· "Tui Na"- Stimulation techniques along meridian channels

· Cranial Sacral Therapy (Upledger Method)

· Reiki Treatments

· Active Isolated Stretching

Add-Ons to Acupuncture Treatments:

Cupping

Cupping has been a part of Chinese Medicine for over 2,500 years. It relieves aches and pains, improves circulation, and also helps with respiratory and digestive issues. I simply place a specialized "cup" onto specific points on your body, and then use suction to draw your skin up into the cups. It doesn't hurt — it simply draws fresh blood to that area of your body, which facilitates the cleansing and strengthening of your Qi (energy). The end result is a greater overall sense of health and well-being.

Add-On Cupping-$20

Moxibustion

Moxibustion is a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique that involves the burning of mugwort, a small, spongy herb, to facilitate healing and health. Moxibustion has been used for healing purposes throughout Asia for thousands of years. The purpose of moxibustion, as with most forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is to strengthen the blood, stimulate the flow of Qi (energy), and enhance your overall vitality and health.

Among other benefits, a landmark study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1998 found that 75.4% of women suffering from breech presentations before childbirth had fetuses that rotated to the normal position after receiving moxibustion at an acupuncture point on the bladder meridian.

Add-On Moxibustion-$20

***Initial Visit-90 Minutes $120

90 Minute Acupuncture Treatment $120

60 Minute Acupuncture Treatment $95

To schedule an appointment with Michael, click here.

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If you know where 10 Degrees of Cancer rests in your birth chart, that can tell you what area of your life is going to be activated personally during the eclipse period!

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