A rare second new moon arrives in the nurturing, sensitive and healing sign of Cancer, which we can really use with all the trials and tribulations we have been facing in 2020. The energy is even more decisive, strong, intuitive, and emotive this time around. It is a time for deeper nourishment, care, kindness and meaningful remedies.
“Be the one who nurtures and builds. Be the one who has an understanding and a forgiving heart, one who looks for the best in people. Leave people better than you found them.”
Marvin J. Ashton
Cancer energy is all about getting at deeply rooted issues and fears to address them, and ultimately growing beyond prior limitations to higher standards of secure and vibrant living. As we continue to regroup from recent upsets in our lives, we must follow through on remedying the ills of the world, so that we can all thrive and stop being poisoned by hostility, hatred, destruction, ignorance, prejudice and bigotry. This is an ideal time of year to initiate positive solutions and develop mindful strategies that help us all to mature, develop and heal ourselves as well as humanity in general.
This bonus CANCER new moon brings us another boost of fresh energy, which can especially fuel domestic awareness, HOME and FAMILY matters. Energetically and emotionally, it is the time of the month when most of us have our thoughts and feelings in sync . . and this month is also about working on COMPASSION, CARE, and strengthening close CONNECTIONS as well as delving into your earliest conditioning that formulated your deepest BELIEFS about home and family issues. (Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom of the page to find out where this new moon will most likely affect YOU). Remember life becomes easier when we are living in alignment with these themes, which also allows us to more fully connect with both our deepest desires AND our highest thoughts.
The new moon is our best opportunity each month to plant new seeds for whatever you want to cultivate in your life. Because this is a rare second new moon within the same sign (and last month we had the addition of the solar eclipse as well), our intention making energy is powerfully increased and enhanced. Whatever wisdom came to light for you over the past few weeks will serve to guide you in revising your current intentions to ensure they are in the highest alignment with who you are now.
More CANCER questions to ask:
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How can I better connect emotionally with others?
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What can I do to improve my sensitivity toward my family, myself and other people?
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Where can I demonstrate more care, attention and soothing?
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What am I cultivating in my life now?
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How can I best stay true to the wisdom of my highest self?
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What can I do to create dignity and elevate true leadership in the world now?
“Nurture your great spirit for a great self.”
Lailah Gifty Akita
Think about what you want most and start working on it today.
The moon in Cancer brings renewed concern for others and fresh motivation toward making right decisions about home, security, family, and children. This new energy is clarifying, strong, sensitive, aware, and decisive. Prioritize developing greater leadership and decision making in your household, community, and country now.
Cancer reminds us that we are all part of the human family, so we must strive to be aware and considerate of one another. Symbolized by the crab who hides within his shell, Cancer rules emotional sensitivity, empathy and compassion: Remember you can be of greatest benefit when you are demonstrating kindness and care while navigating any challenges that require attention. Lead with your heart now and take into account other people’s experiences and feelings before grandstanding about your own.
“Let us grow strong roots
Watering and nurturing
Each other daily.”
Sanjo Jendayi
This NEW MOON comes with relief after Mercury moves out of its infamous Shadow period
“Four-fifths of all our troubles would disappear, if we would only sit down and keep still.”
Calvin Coolidge
Here are the details you need to know this time around:
The intuitive Moon joins the consciously aware Sun in Cancer to set the collective agenda on human development, compassion, home and security matters. But first, transformative Pluto and expansive Jupiter both provoke their own agendas, as does taskmaster Saturn, all in practical, goal-oriented and ambitious Capricorn. The bottom line is that some negotiation may be in order between what we feel we care most about these days versus what we may be obligated to work on.
However, whatever we are working hard to achieve can come to fruition over the next few weeks. So stay balanced but also focused. Transformation and opportunities generally come as a result of effort expended during this time frame.
Adding to the equation, dreamy Neptune brings us blessings from sensitive, emotional and poetic Pisces. This is such a lovely transiting energy for dreamers, lovers, peacemakers, artists and other creative souls to make something beautiful. Be sure to create space in your life for what makes you smile and share your joy with others!
“Being sensitive is a gift that fosters peace. Help create a kinder, gentler world by embracing it.”
Amy Leigh Mercree
The Best Activities to do for a CANCER NEW MOON
Spend time near water. Enjoy pampering self care. Try a salt or seaweed skincare scrub. Rest & relax. TRY A GUIDED VISUALIZATION. Imagine spending time at the ocean. Brew herbal tea. Take a bubble bath or spa bath with essential oils, like citrus, clary sage, sandalwood or frankincense. Soak your feet. GO FOR A SWIM. Wear something soft and comfortable. DREAM. DAYDREAM. Take a nap. Be creative. Bake a cake.Try a new recipe.CHOOSE HEALING & GENTLE COMFORT FOODS LIKE SOUPS AND ROASTED VEGETABLES. Go fishing. Connect with female friends. Give gratitude. APOLOGIZE. Release an old hurt. Offer forgiveness. Reconnect. Heal an old wound. Do a good deed. Make something practical with your hands. Mail someone a beautiful card. Donate to a great cause. VOLUNTEER. Give special care to pets. Spend time with family. Tend to gardening. Cuddle. Dance to favorite music from days gone by. REMINISCENCE. Look at old photo albums. Find photos of beach scenes online. Make a new scrapbook. Find out something new about your family history. Make something artistic like a collage or VISION BOARD. Spruce up your house. Tackle some home repairs. Unearth treasures from the back of your closet or junk drawer. Create a sacred space or personal altar. USE BAY LEAVES, PARSLEY, SAGE, LEMONBALM, and ALOE. Start a new project. Shop for new pillows & bedding or health and beauty products to restore and rejuvenate. Be more attentive to other people’s needs and desires. Cultivate positive family rituals. Blow soap bubbles. CAST A LUCKY SPELL FOR ABUNDANCE & GROWTH. Snuggle under a soft blanket. Watch an old favorite movie. Help someone else out. Read a romance novel. Chant or sing something sacred. WISH FOR LOVE. Be kind. Make intentions for all the good you want to come to you in the month ahead.
“Most people seldom discover the sensitivity and tenderness of their own souls!”
Avijeet Das
Cancer is comfortable staying home and being close to what is familiar and those we care most about. You have the opportunity to reclaim and appreciate what you may have taken for granted recently . . and this is an especially good time to take care of home repairs and domestic matters of all kinds. Give gratitude for whatever is secure, soothing, healing and affirming in your life right now.
What to Wish for during the CANCER NEW MOON
Anything related to these CANCER THEMES is considered favorable during this period:
FOUNDATIONS, domestic matters, HOME, close family relationships, early childhood conditioning, gut instincts, INTUITION, SAFETY, internal frame of reference, security, FEELING AT HOME WHEREVER YOU ARE, protection, feelings of belonging, COMFORT, financial security, tenacity, growth, HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, nourishing, NURTURING, processes, training, teaching, PRACTICING, learning, EMOTIONAL SENSITIVITY, caregiving, CARING SKILLS & ABILITIES, NURTURING NEW BEGINNINGS, caretaking, COMPASSION, emotional closeness, intimacy, feelings, VULNERABILITY, changing moods, EMPATHY, sensitivity to other people’s emotional state, awareness of one’s own feelings, kindness, TENDERNESS, awareness of needs, being supportive of others, sustenance, ACCEPTING SUPPORT, nourishment, nutrition, FOOD, parenting, CHILD REARING, mothering, PREGNANCY, motherhood, women’s issues, SISTERHOOD, and in the body: breasts, chest, stomach, womb, and pancreas.
“It is the relationships we build and nurture that is the foundation of accomplishment.”
Jeffrey G. Duarte
**CANCER ENERGY WARNING**
Beware of misapplied or overused CANCER energy, which can become harmful or undermining. Cancer is of the emotional WATER element, which needs to be mindfully processed in order to benefit, not overwhelm, scare, or deceive us.
While it is important to be sensitive to everyone’s feelings, make sure you also stay grounded in your current practical reality, which may not be exactly the same as what your heart wants or your mind fears. Also be sure to avoid the shadow side of Cancer, which may show up as excessive self-protection, such as overly cautious behaviors, defensiveness, possessiveness, or even feeling overwhelmed by insecurity or fears of rejection. Instead, cultivate mindfulness, including using your wise discretion and clear thinking to balance and check any sensitivities with true and objective information.
“The sensitive suffer more; but they love more, and dream more.”
Augusto Cury
MAGICAL CANCER REMINDS US THAT LIFE IS ABOUT MAKING OUR WISHES COME TRUE
Cancer Moon provides the magic and inspiration to birth our gifts into being. Whether you want to start a family or a garden or teach the world to sing, there is no better time to begin! Start taking action today and follow your heart’s desires right now!
If you are unsure about what direction to take, or you need a boost to your confidence and courage, this is also an exceptional time for personal development and self esteem building. Think about taking a new course or workshop to enhance your skills along with your self confidence. This is also a great time to reach out by clicking any of the links here and begin exploring custom coaching options, having a personal consultation about your unique gifts, talents and strengths, or finding out about your life purpose and direction now!
“Talent is like a little seed; when nurtured, it will flourish.”
Matshona Dhliwayo
New Moon Intentions and Vision Boards for CANCER
The new moon is your best opportunity to plant new seeds for what you want to cultivate and attract in your life. Use the energy boost of the new moon with the added strength of the solar eclipse now. In honor of the sign of CANCER, do something new that you personally create, like your first vision board! Focus on your highest intentions, and make sure to use words and even images to illustrate what you most want to come into being in your life . .
The new moon is the ideal time to focus and set your purposeful intentions. Whether you write them in words or draw images of your ideas, using your own hand to put something down on paper can be quite powerful. Vision boards are another proven method for establishing what you want to come to fruition–just cut out images and assemble them in your personal collage–used by many famous and highly successful people, like Oprah Winfrey, Jim Carrey, Beyonce, Tiffany Haddish and many more . . .How about YOU!!
Whatever method you use, try to craft your intentions as soon as you can right AFTER the new moon is exact. Ideally, you want to finish writing them within the first day or two. In the USA, this year’s second CANCER NEW MOON is exact Monday, July 20th at 10:33am in Pacific Time, which is the same as 1:33pm Eastern Time.
“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.”
Ashley Smith
How the Cancer New Moon Affects Each Sign
Each new moon has a different affect on each of us. Depending on your sun sign and rising sign, specific areas of your life can be activated. Look below for more ideas of what to focus on during this time:
ARIES: home, family, security and property matters
TAURUS: communications, siblings and local travel
GEMINI: wealth, values, assets and self-worth
CANCER: body appearance, attitude & outlook
LEO: subconscious, dreams, karma and secrets
VIRGO: friends, allies, groups, networks and BIG wishes
LIBRA: career, public image, honor and social status
SCORPIO: wisdom, education, belief, travel, sport & luck
SAGITTARIUS: shared power and assets, credit or debt, sexuality
CAPRICORN: partners, business and legal matters
AQUARIUS: daily schedule, work, service, health and pets
PISCES: creativity, romance, pleasure & leisure
It takes two weeks for the moon to grow from new to full, then another 14 days to decrease back to the next new moon. So, the lunar cycle is a perfect 28 days. Waxing & waning cycles affect all water, including tides, and emotions.
“What is not started today is never finished tomorrow.”
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Retrograde (Rx) Report
Lots of retrogrades continue through July and beyond that are worth exploring. Retrogrades encourage us to reflect, revise and repair matters in those areas that the planet rules. Whatever has happened recently is coming up for review and clarification in our lives, so if it went by too fast the first-time, don’t worry, you can watch the planetary replay soon, so-to-speak!
Certain activities are ill-advised, depending on the nature of the retrograde. Your own individual chart will also play an important role (and this is a great time to find out about any retrograde challenges and advantages within your own natal chart!) Here is the overview, so you can consider how these retrogrades may be affecting you now and in the upcoming weeks and months:
- Pallas Rx, Jupiter R, and Saturn Rx (all continue until September) affects wisdom and strategy matters, luck and opportunities, discipline, work ethic and karma
- Pluto Rx (continues through the beginning of October) is tied to life and death concerns, rebirth and transformation
- Ceres Rx (continues through mid-October), Chiron Rx,(continues through mid-December) and Neptune Rx (continues through late November) began recently and influence health and nutrition, healing modalities, imagination and creativity, as well as spiritual matters
Welcome to new and regular readers! The planetary positions offer insight and knowledge. You do not need to study astrology to benefit from the wisdom.
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