New Moon in Cancer - Soul Care Astrology

This week we have a New Moon in Cancer on July 5 at 12:57 pm EDT (find your time here).

In astrology, the New Moon is a time of new beginnings and wiping the slate clean. It's when you set your intention for the lunar cycle ahead and call into your life what you want - that could be a physical, tangible thing or something like more love, a joyful daily routine, or a deeper connection to your intuition.

Because this New Moon is in Cancer, we may find ourselves sensitive, emotional, and needy. We may also see others clinging to the past and stubbornly refusing to change. Cancer values family, tradition, and along with it, patriotism.

Move with your emotions instead of against them. Let them flow through you. Seek out water. Release. Flow.

The higher vibe of Cancer is one of nurturing, tending, care-taking. This week take time to tend to your needs. Tend to your emotions. Cultivate your inner garden. Practice self-care with devotion.

This particular New Moon is sextile Mars and trine Saturn, both helping us ground in our body while this New Moon sweeps us along the tides of our emotions.

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Some questions to ask yourself on this New Moon:

What helps you feel safe and secure?
How do you nurture yourself?
What is your #1 go-to for self-care and soothing your nervous system?

New Moon Horoscopes
Below is where you may be feeling this New Moon highlight something for you. If you do not know your Rising Sign, you can look it up here

♈Aries & Aries Rising

What siren song is calling to your heart now? You're weaving your foundation, sprinkling magic throughout your home and creating a nurturing nest for yourself and those your love. Take a break from the action and carve out some downtime.

♉Taurus & Taurus Rising

Your social calendar is about to get full, Taurus! This is the best time of the year for you to connect with others through meetings, networking, or just hanging with your best pals. You may find that one of these connections bears fruit in a new opportunity later down the line.

♊Gemini & Gemini Rising

Money is on your mind right now, dear Gemini, and the stars are on your side to make a plan that will pay off. The key for you will be staying focused - that could be sticking to a budget or focusing on just one or two projects at once.

♋Cancer & Cancer Rising

Happy birthday season, Cancer! This New Moon is like your personal New Moon, a time when you are getting clear on who you are and what you want out of life. Follow your heart and intuition, they never lead you astray.

♌Leo & Leo Rising

Summer is your season, but don't rush off to the races just yet. This New Moon is inviting you to slow down and rest. We all need periods of downtime and healing every once in a while. And that just means you'll be able to roar ever louder during your birthday season in a few weeks.

♍Virgo & Virgo Rising

Virgo, you're really feeling the community vibes lately, wanting to spend time with those that are on the same wavelength as you. Working with groups and cultivating a team who has your back is on the agenda this New Moon.

♎Libra & Libra Rising

For you, the beginning of summer is all about your career and higher calling, Libra. This New Moon is sending a jolt of energy to the career sector of your birth chart and helping you plan out your next steps to climb whatever ladder you have your eye on.

♏Scorpio & Scorpio Rising

New ideas are swirling for you, Scorpio, opening up your vision to new possibilities and avenues of learning you have yet to explore. This New Moon calls you to dive into your philosophical and metaphysical side, the one that craves all the knowledge you can find. Let yourself go exploring.

♐Sagittarius & Sagittarius Rising

Although you normally like to be on the move, this New Moon is urging you to slow down, at least just a little, and get reacquainted with your sexuality and what brings you pleasure. Real estate, investments, and legal matters could also be on the agenda.

♑Capricorn & Capricorn Rising

Relationships are the focus for you this New Moon, Capricorn. You excel at structure and boundaries, but you'll want to make sure you're being emotionally open and vulnerable, even if it feels awkward. Keep practicing, it will get easier.

♒Aquarius & Aquarius Rising

Have you been thinking of making a change to your routine, Aquarius? Look into what apps or devices can help you make those changes and stick to habits that empower you rather than help you procrastinate.

♓Pisces & Pisces Rising

Express yourself through art and play. Follow your muse and see where it leads. This New Moon is giving your creativity an energy boost to help you create some special Pisces magic.

If you’re curious about what this lunar cycle has in store for you, try out the tarot card spread below.

new moon in cancer tarot spread soul care astrology