This month’s astrology brings a warrior’s strength and a healer’s wisdom. The sun and moon aligning with Chiron marks a new beginning — in which we become healers because we are ill. Illness has the ability to awaken the healer in each of us, and a species’ brush with death can awaken our ability to survive better together.

In Aquarius season, we’re often focused on collective wellbeing and our visions for community. The Leo moon seeks to balance this with a little self-focus. As my birthday twin once told me, “Aquarius is for the group, but often not of the group.” Under a Leo Full Moon, we’re reminded that we also get to belong to the group, and that we get to receive acknowledgement for all that we give.

2020 is a monumental, era-changing year. The solar system shines a light on our long-range visions and goals. Our task is to thoroughly clear old ground and prepare it for new visions to take root. But first, let’s set some context.

Today’s Lunar Eclipse in Cancer calls to the family of all things. While Capricorn is busy building structures and a legacy of achievements, Cancer nurtures that which lasts by tending to emotions and generations.