CANCER HOROSCOPE

In the past you would have left the kitchen when things got this heated, but Jupiter in Cancer has made you intrepid. Not only do you know that you're more competent than a supervisor, but you can already see how this person is on the way out. All you have to do is wait. Mars may be the planet of frontal assault, but Jupiter is laid-back. That's because Jupiter knows it can pull rank if need be, but it's always better if the other party comes to that realization themselves so that they yield the field without you ever having to get your hands dirty.

A loved one may feel lost at sea, but you've never been clearer about what lies ahead. That's why it's up to you to take the rudder in your relationship. Besides, you're better equipped than s/he is at reading the mood changes and underlying shifts in the current. As a Child of the Moon (the Moon is your Ruling Planet), you learned long ago that it's not about where you want to go in a relationship; it's all about where you need to go that makes your partnership so enriching. This spirit of adventure and trust in a higher power will bring you both to safe harbor.

It may feel strange returning to a role you once played. This feeling of coming full circle and winding up back where you began often accompanies Uranus's change of signs. The difference is you aren't the same person. Maturity has mellowed you, and experiences have enriched you, and you can draw on these to manage your circumstances differently. Maybe this is a time to make up for past mistakes or to do the things you wish you had done the first time. It's not every day when the Universe gives us a second chance. Think of it as Groundhog Day—but without the tedious repetition.

A New Spring Moon always marks a fresh start, but unfortunately it looks like somebody will be cramping your style before you even get out of the starting gate. This may be a naysayer, a buzz-kill, or an authority figure who simply isn't sold on your ideas. Now you could let this person take the wind out of your sails, or you can look for something valuable in what they're saying because the questions they're posing or the criticisms they're sharing are valid. They could even help you identify the very problem you need to solve in order to bring your plans to fruition.

You know you could do a lot more if only you were given the chance, but do you also see how hugging the shadows might give higher-ups the impression that you aren't ready, or worse, just don't care? Thankfully, gung-ho Mars crossing the highest point of your solar horoscope will change all of that. Not only will it spur you on to greater heights over the next 5 ½ weeks, but it will also push you to trumpet your accomplishments instead of muffling them. Part of you will worry about delivering on your promises, but fear and anxiety are good for ensuring that you will.

You’ve calculated and recalculated that risk, and now it’s time to take it before opportunity passes you by. The Sun square Jupiter in Cancer on April 5th shows that there can be no turning back. This is your career-defining moment, so you really must move forward with that dramatic break, push, or purchase. It’s a good time to remember the golden rule of white-water rafting – never try to stay away from the rocks because it's the nature of water to go around them. Let the current of events carry you, and you will emerge on the other side of this with prize in hand.

Things not working out the way they should doesn't have to be cause for despair. It could be what's needed to try something totally new. We all hit certain points in our lives when doing the same thing over and over loses its efficacy. Formulas for success—like bottles of champagne left open overnight—can go flat. What's needed now is a fresh approach. You may think that you don't have the time and energy for it, but make it. Not only will this provide the impetus to break out of the rut you've been in, you may even discover that you'll actually get somewhere.

Opportunity calls… but at a distance. Not only does this mean that you will have to stop what you’re doing and answer it immediately, it also implies that you may be away for a significant period of time. Cancer people are never happy about leaving home, even if it's only overnight, but this isn't something you can refuse. The boost to your career is undeniable and the pay is too much to pass up. So make your arrangements and say your good-byes and be grateful that we live in a day and age when loved ones are only a FaceTime call away.

For months you've waited for the return of good fortune and it finally arrives on March 10th when Jupiter, planet of benevolence and munificence, emerges from its retrograde in your zodiac sign. This is wonderful news because it means that you'll see those long shots of yours hit their mark. For months you’ve been plagued with doubts and anxieties about whether or not your life was heading in the right direction. You will soon receive cosmic confirmation that it is. Not only does this bring relief and peace of mind, but it will also push you to act on certain decisions sooner rather than later.

You may be surprised to hear that someone who disappeared from your life last November is back courtesy of the Sun/Jupiter trine on March 5th. This could pertain to a love affair, a friendship, or an aggrieved family member. Evidently someone thought better of their poor choices, and now they want to make amends. So can you trust them? Well, a trine is still a trine — no matter the complications — which means that this is solid. In fact, you can consider it your reward for never letting go of your faith in things working out and for having persevered despite the odds and doubts.