NEW MOON IN CANCER
the energy of this cancer new moon is rejuvenating. it wants you to pace yourself. be realistic about what you can do.
many of us feel a sense of urgency to flip our insides out to share everything that’s been brewing inside, but we can’t share all that fire at once without burning to a crisp. give yourself grace. allow things to unfold organically. now is not the time to push too hard.
you know what cancer/lunar energy is? VERSATILE. cancer/lunar energy has range. in that spirit, allow your approach to your goals, obstacles, and wishes to be varied. find your rhythm and allow it to change. encounter change with flow rather than fear. cancer knows: feelings are a temporary state of being. we are not our feelings. we feel our feelings. and then we can say goodbye.
this new moon is good for refreshing ourselves with a new perspective. with venus approaching her retrograde station, it’s important to be generous and forgiving with ourselves. release what you’ve been holding back. trust your feelings instead of putting on your guard. allow yourself to receive emotional nourishment from this new moon.
if you’re looking to perform magic under this new moon, the astrology is potent and intense for it. workings i would recommend doing include:
ancestral veneration, healing familial wounds
emotional release and cleansing
protection over self, family, and home
manifesting a home
the cancer new moon could also be a good time to initiate a new routine or self-care practice, reflect and write in a journal, or act on creative inspiration.
THE BREAKDOWN
the chart of this new moon happens as the 25th degree of libra is on the eastern horizon. a libra rising for this chart points to themes of relationship, forgiveness, and connection, as well as duality and balance. for additional insight, we look to the ruler libra: venus. venus is currently in leo, in its pre-retrograde shadow period, hanging out in the 11H of this new moon chart.
with the chart ruler in the 11H, we are reminded that healing happens in community. cancer is the sign of family, so embrace the ones you love and lean on your chosen family. many of us are acutely aware of behaviors and places that we have outgrown, and we’re craving a space to step into ourselves and the dreams aligned with the transformations at work. leo venus sitting at the helm of this chart illustrates our desire to seek out like-minded people, to surround ourselves with folks who “get it”, folks who value the same things we do. the 11H leo venus chart ruler also demonstrates how we are growing in love and self-belief, tending to our inner child and the passions and pursuits that make us feel alive.
a key aspect at play with this new moon is that it sits at the top of the chart in the 10H, opposing pluto who anchors this chart from the 4H. the new moon opposite pluto presents a lunation for reparenting — how are you responding to your emotions? how are you taking care of your dreams that make you FEEL something? new moon opposite pluto is eliciting our vulnerability and sparking our passion. sensitivity is our superpower — it allows us to perceive the small changes in our emotional landscape. it helps us sense when we’ve outgrown a place or state of being.
the 10H is the most visible and vulnerable part of us, our yearning for safety and belonging is made clear as the new moon sits at the peak of this chart. this new moon supports us settling into the security of our relationships, cultivating comfort and sense of home, and awakening to the power struggles we encounter. pluto excavates what lies beneath the surface, so we may be examining where and how fear sabotages our desire to shine and share and boldly chase our dreams. since it’s sitting in the 4H, we may be taking a look at ancestral patterns that were laid down long before we got here, which forces us to look at the truth and the urgency of time and presence in our all too short stay on earth.
the best way to work with this energy is to surrender and trust the moment, to do what you can with what you have, to accept your foundation and the status quo for what it is and work with what you have in this moment, to accept the things you cannot change and harness the courage to change the things you can. are you able to welcome change with open arms?
something happening in the background of this new moon is mars in virgo closing in on its opposition to saturn rx in pisces. in this chart, mars is hidden away in the 12H. this means our instincts, aggression, impulses are hidden from us — difficulties and conflict are things we may not be consciously aware of, their are in our “blindspot”.
the sun and moon in the very visible 10H, our attention is mostly focused on how we are coming off to others, ourselves and our desires being recognized. mars is overlooked and not as easy to access in the 12H. this could mean we’re not in touch with how much energy we actually have. it could be that we’ve overestimated our capacity. or, it could be that we have untapped reserves of willpower waiting in the wings.
saturn rx in pisces in the 6H of the chart of this cancer new moon could be representing the ungrounded expectations we or others have placed upon ourselves, especially when it comes to day to day routines and work. the goal is to shed the habits and ideas that hold us back. it’s time to get rid of what we don’t need. we are being asked to stop putting off what we NEED to do and acknowledge the friction present in our lives. are you continuously running up against the same obstacle? try a different path. refine the process.
regardless of how that may be showing up, the way through this mars-saturn opposition solution is by being measured and patient in our processes. our inner critic is harsh to judge our progress — be generous with yourself and others. release the shame around struggling. release the shame around feeling tested and challenged. release the shame around not being perfect and effortless.
the new moon also closes the chapter of the lunar nodes in taurus and scorpio. about an hour after the exact new moon, the nodes will move into cardinal aries and libra. in these last moment of the nodes in taurus and scorpio, i encourage you to reflect on the themes of power, resources, and sustainability that have been active in your life since january 18th, 2022. the nodes on this fixed axis of rebirth (taurus) and death (scorpio) pushed us to understand where we may have overstayed our welcome or where we became stagnant out of longing for comfort. the north node in taurus urged us to get grounded in our desires and the material reality of our circumstances, while the south node in scorpio shed our old skins and cleaned out the skeletons from our closets.
INSIGHTS
below are themes that may be active in your life, according to your rising sign.
cancer: self-image, personal goals, expression, direction, renewal
leo: forgiveness, closing out a chapter or cycle of healing, inner guide, confronting fear and doubt
virgo: networking, visions, connection, community, sharing your work, social life, friends
libra: career goals, presentation, recognition, chasing a dream, opportunity, public perception
scorpio: life perspective, personal growth, spiritual path, education, travel, exploration
sagittarius: commitment, intimacy, vulnerability, sharing, evolution, trust
capricorn: commitment, transparency, romance, business upgrade, relationships
aquarius: acts of service, wellness, maintenance, daily tasks, health
pisces: creation, joy, play, art, authenticity, self-expression
aries: home, family, moving, ancestral healing, sense of belonging
taurus: collaboration, brainstorming, communication, siblings, roommates, neighbors
gemini: new ventures, utilizing talents, money, worthiness, sense of value