New Moon in Cancer

Decks: Astrosoul Oracle deck & Ethereal Orbs, created by Astrosoul Oracle

Tomorrow night, we experience the new moon in Cancer. The new moon is my absolute favorite lunar cycle. It offers us the opportunity to start fresh and pause for reflection and encourages restorative practices. This new moon is in Cancer, the zodiac which is deeply linked to sensitivity, domestic matters, personal care, and family. We must pull from our emotions to nurture ourselves and others. If you’ve  been feeling called to make changes within any of these areas, the new moon will help provide you with clarity, tranquility and peace to begin formulating plans or to evaluate decisions. You don’t need to figure out every detail in the moment, instead, focus on planting seeds that will initiate that initial push to set plans in motion. The new moon energy is a gentle nudge to move forward, its subtle power will help us feel refreshed instead of drained. This is a very good time to check in with yourself and your emotions, and take some time to practice self-care. 

Personally, I deeply connect with new moon energy. I’ve been in a very reflective mood and have been paying close attention to my wants, needs and emotions. After quite a bit of thought, here are my intentions for the month! The reoccurring theme of my intentions is definitely balance. I’ve been extremely busy and overwhelmed, so I’m primarily working toward balancing my business, my job and my spiritual practice / health. I truly couldn’t love my new position more, it’s not a negative busy, but I do need to find balance. I always set aside time during the new moon to soak in those restorative energies. 

The new moon in Cancer magnifies inner feelings, as well as our reactions to other people’s emotions. Like I, during this time you might feel more overwhelmed or emotional than usual. Be aware of heightened sensitivity that the Cancer sign brings, and be gentle with your own emotions and the feelings of others. Fittingly, the message for this lunar phase comes through the Annathra card, of the Ethereal Orbs deck:

Contain your temper

if fulfillment you seek,

integrating your Self 

will be your best asset