Cancer risings are neither on the offense nor defense but rather are constantly in motion (physically or emotionally) in an attempt to respond to their environment. Being responsive to the environment is, in their mind, how to keep themselves safe.

..the way that a Leo rising and their loved ones experience this will depend heavily on what sign the Sun is in the native’s chart.

When Brat dropped and defined summer of 2024, Jupiter was square Charli's natal MC and also conjunct her natal Mars, which is the planetary ruler of her 5th house of creativity. It makes sense that the album was arguably her largest success to date. The aspect to the MC indicates a time of growth – maybe even growing pains, as the square aspect can feel a bit more overwhelming or gritty than a trine or sextile – while the conjunction to the 5th house ruler indicates an expans