We have a beautiful, intuitive, and transformative New Moon in Cancer coming up on July 5th, 2024. This New Moon happens to fall right in the middle of two back-to-back Full Moons in Capricorn, one that we experienced on June 21st and the next on July 21st. This lunar cycle expresses a clashing of energies from Capricorn and Cancer as we try to balance our external and internal worlds. This is a time to reflect on the themes of initiation and responsibility that have been emerging since June’s Full Moon and the things we are being called to. We are also faced with upcoming changes and questions around what we need to feel whole and nurtured as our souls continue to heal and evolve.

New Moon in Cancer Energy

The Moon is cozy and satisfied as it rests in its home sign of Cancer. It brings harmonious energy as we contemplate this period of our lives. Like a crab has a shell, we also have a protective shield that we sometimes wear to avoid expressing how we feel. This New Moon is giving us the space and warmth we need to explore these emotions fully and compassionately.

This energy also strengthens our intuition and may guide our focus on themes of family, mothers, and our ancestors. As with every New Moon, this is also a time for new beginnings and setting intentions, especially in these areas of our lives and wherever this New Moon is taking place in your individual birth chart.

Venus and New Moon Conjunction

Venus conjuncts this New Moon, bringing an extra layer of balance and beauty to these energies. As the planet of the divine feminine, pleasure, art, and love, Venus enhances any creative projects and love relationships we start at the time of the New Moon. She also reminds us to follow our heart and let it shine through everything that we do.

New Moon Trine Saturn

Another supportive aspect is the Moon’s trine with Saturn, which has just stationed retrograde. Retrogrades are not something to fear, but to embrace as a time to slow down and reflect. Saturn’s story is significant here, as we are in the heart of Saturn’s transit into Pisces, and Pluto is about to make its final stop in Saturn’s home sign of Capricorn before settling down in Aquarius for the next 20 years. Saturn also rules the two Full Moons in Capricorn that bookend this New Moon in Cancer.

As the lord of Karma, Saturn teaches us our biggest lessons in this lifetime. He is strong and supported in this trine with the Moon and takes off some of the weight we may have been feeling. He will stay retrograde until November 15th, so pay close attention to the themes that arise now as they set up what we will be working on for the next few months.

Additional Transformative Transits

Neptune has also just stationed retrograde, bringing even more introspective energy, specifically around our spiritual beliefs and confronting realities we might have been missing or avoiding.

Later in July, Mars and Uranus will come into conjunction in Taurus, which will bring massive, unexpected events and sudden awakenings. This energy is exceptionally powerful, and many of us might already be feeling it as this New Moon in Cancer enhances our intuitive abilities and we start to sense the changes coming our way.

How to Harness the Power of the New Moon in Cancer

As sensitive beings, many of us may be experiencing heavy emotions and even some anxiety as we feel ourselves transforming. There may be a sense of uncertainty, confusion, and questions around our life path and purpose. The astrology is showing us signs of significant energetic shifts and is teaching us the valuable lesson of letting go of what no longer serves us in the new reality we are heading towards.

This is where the New Moon invites us to use our intuition and trust that everything happening is leading us on our highest path forward. This is an opportunity to let our emotions guide us and find new ways to care of ourselves and to reset what is out of balance. We need to identify the things we need to make us feel good as we move through the next few months. Ask yourself what your mind, body, and soul need to feel nurtured, and accept whatever comes through without judgement.

Remember that the Universe is always supporting us and that we each have the power to be an active participant in writing our story. Astrology does not dictate our lives, but gives us the tools to help us co-create and guide us on our journey. ♡

Cancer New Moon Rituals

Dream Work:

• Our intuition is strong right now, and we may be receiving important messages and insights through our dreams. Take note of the themes you are dreaming about during this period as they might provide guidance and clues about what you need to pay attention to.

Meditation and Mindfulness:

• Take time to sit in silence and look within. Sometimes the answers we seek already exist within us, and we just need to listen. Your soul knows what it needs, so quiet your mind and let your soul speak.

Self-Care & Healing:

• Engage in any self-care and healing modalities that you’re feeling called to right now. Whether it’s a spa day, a reiki session, a sound bath, or baking a cake, let your intuition guide you and allow yourself to feel whole again.