New Moon in Cancer – 5:31 AM CT
This Wednesday brings one of my favorite lunations of the year. While summer officially begins with the solstice, the New Moon in Cancer marks the emotional beginning of the hottest season. It’s a time to be with the people we love, to celebrate life at festivals and parties, to enjoy nature at its most inviting, and to swim in water that's finally warm and pleasant.
Everything we need for an unforgettable summer is wrapped up in Cancer's energy — connection, joy, and water. But alongside these universal gifts, we each get to choose our own path. So ask yourself: What do you need for the perfect summer?
This particular New Moon in Cancer might be one of the most significant in centuries, as it activates several major planetary aspects happening right now. Here they are, from least to most influential:
- Sun sextile Mars
- Sun square Neptune
- Sun square Saturn
- Sun conjunct Jupiter
- Mars sextile Jupiter
- Jupiter square Saturn
- Jupiter square Neptune
- Saturn conjunct Neptune
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There’s no denying the world feels strange at the moment — and this New Moon could make things feel even stranger. But while our rational minds might be spinning, our hearts will sense where peace can be found. Amidst the chaos, a soft, safe spot reveals itself.
Where that sense of peace will appear depends on where Cancer falls in your chart. Discover where your safe haven and summer joy are hidden during this New Moon. Read the horoscope for your rising sign.
If you don’t know your rising sign, you can use this link to calculate it — just make sure you have your exact birth time ready, you might need to dig up your birth certificate.
Aries
Reconnect with your home, your emotional world, and the experiences that shaped you. Take time to revisit the past and offer love to old memories. Family will play an important role during this New Moon — if the chance arises, spend time with them.
Taurus
Friends bring comfort under this lunation — and you might even make a few new ones. Stay open to conversations, even small ones, as the insights you gain now will prove valuable. It’s also a great time to explore new hobbies or rekindle old ones.
Gemini
This is a powerful time to build your sense of worth — both material and spiritual. Reflect on what truly matters to you, especially the structures you've created to feel safe and secure. Consider how you can expand them in a way that feels more authentic.
Cancer
A new version of you is emerging. Something at the core of your identity is shifting, and it’s opening doors to exciting new possibilities. The changes and choices you make now will ripple far into your future — embrace them.
Leo
This New Moon invites quiet reflection. It’s time to look inward and connect with the part of you that exists beyond ego and daily demands. Meditation or journaling will bring clarity now. Don’t withdraw completely, but give yourself space to be alone.
Virgo
Your community holds the key to progress under this New Moon. Network, apply for opportunities, and put yourself out there. Luck is on your side, especially when it comes to recognition or expanding your presence — even online.
Libra
Your career and ambitions are highlighted now. An opportunity may present itself, or you’ll have a clear realization about your next steps. Don’t hesitate — this is your moment to act with confidence and push forward.
Scorpio
If there’s something unfamiliar yet essential to your growth, now is the time to explore it. Connect with people, cultures, or ideas that challenge your comfort zone. Growth comes through discomfort, and your capacity to understand is heightened now.
Sagittarius
This New Moon invites deeper emotional connections. Explore your own psyche and reflect on what you’re ready to share — and what you truly desire from others. Vulnerability will unlock insight and intimacy, but only if you’re willing to lean into it.
Capricorn
If it wasn’t clear before, it will be now — you’ll see who the most important people in your life truly are. Express your feelings and needs; the universe is listening. This is your moment to step fully into the version of yourself you want to become.
Aquarius
This lunation brings much-needed structure and clarity to your life. It’s time to realign with your purpose and the ideals that inspire you. Ask yourself: Who or what do you serve? Which bigger vision deserves your energy? The answers are coming.
Pisces
Something beautiful arrives to restore your confidence and playful spirit. You’ll feel like a cosmic child again — open-hearted, full of wonder, and ready to create. If the opportunity for creativity presents itself, say yes.