Full Moon in Capricorn 2025

Astrology by Lisa Stardust

The Buck Full Moon in Capricorn, also known as the Thunder Moon, occurs on July 10 at 1:37 PM PST and 4:37 PM EST. The first Full Moon of summer pushes us to contemplate and think about where we are heading and where we are coming from. Having faith in ourselves gives us the strength and motivation to evolve into the person we want to be.

Action planet Mars in Virgo and the Nodes of Destiny activate this lunation. They offer us the opportunity to take charge of our fate and to will things to our advantage. Letting go and healing the past are essential since Mars is intertwined with the South Node of Destiny. Through reflection and mindfulness, we can assess a transformative experience that transcends our present and future.

Later in the day, Venus in Gemini shares a minor aspect with Jupiter in Cancer. This planetary connection ensures positive energy around money, relationships, and love. It will allow us abundance and prosperity in all we do. The caveat is that we are in the pre-shadows of Saturn retrograde (which begins on July 13) and Mercury retrograde (which commences on July 18). We may find that bunkering down on an intention is complex, especially since Neptune is currently retrograde. Spend time meditating on your innermost dreams to manifest what feels right and that you spiritually align with.

The fixed star Dheneb links up with the Full Moon, bringing good fortune and luck. As long as we use our authority wisely, the cosmos certifies that we can achieve greatness. However, if we opt to be selfish, greedy, or nasty, then it becomes more difficult. Use your power with care, compassion, and caution. Don’t try to be the boss of others; allow them to live their best lives without being monitored or regulated. In return, you’ll receive the same uplifting sentiment.

The Sabian Symbol for the Full Moon is “A Five-Year-Old Child Carrying A Bag Filled With Groceries.” This alludes to the fact that we are enriching our lives and experiencing plenitude. If you’re not feeling this metaphor, then it is time to reevaluate and reexamine matters. There are many ways to be complete by seeking our true essence within.

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5 Planets Are Retrograde This Summer—Here’s What You Need to Know

Astrology by Lisa Stardust

Another summer full of retrogrades is upon us. The first planet to go retrograde is Pluto, which began in the spring, and the last planet to retrograde is Uranus. From Neptune to Mercury, we will experience the cosmic effects of these planetary backspins, allowing us to rethink our desires and motives.

Pluto Retrograde in Aquarius

Dates: May 4 to October 13

Pluto retrograde in Aquarius is a time when we reassess our desires and plans for the future. Understanding that our expectations from the community aren’t what we hoped for will allow us to focus on how we can evolve as individuals. Past imbalances and power struggles in relationships will resurface, but we’ll have an easier time resolving them.

Neptune Retrograde in Aries and Pisces

Dates: July 4 to December 10

Our intuition and experiences will be more intense, allowing us to embrace our emotions and senses. Focusing on what seems true to us as individuals is essential, especially on October 22, when Neptune moonwalks into Pisces, which takes us to the beginning of March. The dreams or visions from March 2025 are being reimagined, so put your energy into them.

Saturn Retrograde in Aries and Pisces

Dates: July 13 to November 27

Foundations are shifting and changing during this planetary backspin, urging us to focus on elevating our status (personally and professionally). Taking steps toward commitment seems like the right move, and we’ll do so with ease. Saturn retrogrades into Pisces on September 1, accessing the same timeline from May 2025, asking us to redefine boundaries and not to second-guess ourselves.

Mercury Retrograde in Leo

Dates: July 18 to August 11

Mercury retrograde in Leo is making our romantic ventures and egos fragile. At this point, we’ll want to spend our time giving ourselves TLC and self-care. Understanding that it’s ok to put ourselves first on July 31, when the Sun and Mercury link up and create an aspect called “cazimi,” adds strength and depth to our auras and overall well-being. As always, be careful with travel, communication, and technological devices.

Uranus Retrograde in Gemini and Taurus

Dates: September 6, 2025 to February 3, 2026

Uranus retrograde in Gemini will make us restless, as we re-evaluate outdated structures. The moment to grow is now, since we’ll find out our truest ideals and values. Communication might be confusing, so be clear when expressing yourself. Uranus re-enters Taurus on November 7, pushing us to tend to our finances, homefront, and work matters.

New Moon in Cancer June 2025: Emotional Reset, Intuition, and Fresh Starts

The first New Moon of the summer is going to be exciting and thrilling! The lunation occurs on June 25 at 3:31 AM Pacific Standard  Time and 6:31 AM Eastern Standard Time. Being that the Moon rules the zodiac sign Cancer, it means that we are going to be feeling our feels intimately. Our intuition is also going to be at a high, allowing us to understand our sentiments on a deeper level as well as the motives of others. Prepare to get swept away by the nostalgic and sentimental tides that the New Moon in Cancer is bringing our way.

Since the New Moon connects with the action planet Mars in Virgo, expansive Jupiter in Cancer, restrictive Saturn in Aries, and hopeful Neptune in Aries, we are going to be making our most realistic dreams come true. Although we may feel as though the sky is the limit, which it is, due to Jupiter’s presence, we will choose to start small with pragmatic aspirations that are tangible. In time, we will dream bigger, but for now, we are beginning with things that are immediately accessible to us. Focusing on small wins is the way we can strive and thrive during the New Moon. 

With Mars and Jupiter close together, it can create a lofty vibe and intensify empathic abilities, so be sure to start the day with some grounding exercises to help remain present.  As we continue into the afternoon, minor frustrations within relationships might manifest with Pluto retrograde in Aquarius’s inconjunct or quincunx to the New Moon, Mars, and Jupiter. We may feel stuck in certain situations and may want to be on the lookout for controlling or jealous behavior. Instead of focusing on others, take back the power and use this energy to help move our visions forward. The heavy planetary square that Saturn and Neptune bring to the party is heightened by Pluto retrograde. It’s ok to set long-term goals — we just should be mindful of what we are working toward and how we can achieve them. 

Mercury, the planet of communication, is in the last degrees of Cancer, making us act impulsively and erratically. Slowing down our thoughts through meditation and relaxation will prove beneficial. Mercury moves into Leo on June 26, starting off a whole new cycle of passion and determination. All the more reason to try to be chill the day before to make the most of the New Moon.

As the New Moon sails through the sky, it allows us to celebrate ourselves. We will be able to express ourselves and show our artistic side. Step out of the protective shell and don't be afraid to put yourself out there, as we will all be hungry for attention and social connection. 

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CANCER SEASON 2025: How Cancer Season Will Affect Your Zodiac Sign ( Plus Key Dates To Know)

Astrology by Lisa Stardust 

Cancer season coincides with the Summer Solstice, bringing a new month of hopes and optimism. From June 20 to July 22, we’ll be riding the cosmic waves of the crab, allowing our emotions and intuition to take the lead. The next four weeks will help us understand our innermost sentiments and push us to walk down a fresh path. The journey ahead is full of enlightenment and love.

How Cancer Season will Affect You?

Fire Signs (Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius)

Taking back your power allows you to find balance between intensity and being more flexible and approachable. Try not to think about past grievances of any kind.

Earth Signs (Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn)

Reflect on your values and those of your squad. You want to make sure you are both on the same page, which will only reinforce your bond with them.

Air Signs (Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius)

Money is a sensitive issue. Finding a financial plan that works with your needs is going to be beneficial. Do not fear a budget; it’ll help you succeed.

Water Signs (Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces)

This is a dynamic time for your love life. Be honest and open with communication; your emotions will likely move you toward a commitment. 

Key Dates

June 20: The Sun enters Cancer, bringing tenderness to our sensibilities for the next month. 

June 25: The New Moon in Cancer ignites our seasonal visions and aspirations. 

June 26: Mercury moves into Leo, adding enthusiasm and excitement to our communication. 

July  4: Venus glides into Gemini, bringing laughter and lightness to romantic matters.

July  4: Neptune Retrograde commences in Aries, shifting back into Pisces. The planetary moonwalk urges us to redefine our dreams.

July 7: Uranus enters Gemini, invigorating society, politics, technology, communication, and culture with novel ideas and insights.

July 10: The Full Moon in Capricorn urges us to bring practicality into our emotions and lives. 

July 13: Saturn Retrograde commences in Aries, moving back into Pisces. Boundaries and structures will be tested, encouraging us to strengthen them. 

July 18: Mercury Retrograde in Leo begins, lasting until August 11. Be careful with how you express yourself to avoid issues. 

Weekly Horoscopes: June 17–23, 2025

Astrology by Lisa Stardust

The week ahead has its minor bumps, but otherwise it’s cosmically smooth.  Action planet Mars moves into Virgo on June 17, urging us to be practical and patient in how we assert ourselves. The Last Quarter Moon in Pisces on June 18 pushes us to release bad habits and bring in new energy. Jupiter in Cancer squares Neptune in Aries on June 18, bringing our dreams to reality. The Sun enters Cancer and the Summer Solstice commences on June 20, making us more sentimental and emotional in the upcoming month. Mercury in Cancer aspects the Nodes of Destiny in Pisces on June 21, helping us make important decisions. Mars sextiles Jupiter in Cancer on June 22, adding power to our aura. The Sun in Cancer connects with Saturn in Aries on the 22nd, temporarily restricting us from moving forward; however, we’ll feel freer the following day.

WITCH TIP

Written by Bri Luna

Releasing & Recharging

This ritual blends the watery sensitivity of Pisces, the emotional depth of Cancer, and the assertive fire of Mars and Jupiter to help you shed stagnant energy and charge your aura.

What You’ll Need:

• 1 black or white candle

• A bowl of water + sea salt

• Mugwort or rosemary (smoke or steeped as a wash)

• A mirror

• Scissors or a ritual blade

• Optional: gold oil or jewelry to anoint and wear on June 22

Ritual

1. Prepare your altar or space in silence or with soft ancestral music. Light your candle.

2. Cleanse your body with mugwort or rosemary—especially the crown, throat, and palms. Release static and fatigue.

3. Whisper into the water what you are releasing. Pour it all in—old patterns, confusion, emotional debris. Let the salt transmute it.

4. Take your blade or scissors. Slowly cut through the air in front of you, like severing cords. Say:
   “I sever what stifles me. I return to myself. All false ties are undone.”

5. Look into the mirror. This is a portal. Name what you’re calling in:
   “I call in clarity. I call in protection. I call in power that’s mine by blood and birthright.”

6. On June 22, wear something gold. Anoint your skin with oil or perfume. Step out with presence. The Mars-Jupiter alignment will expand your magnetism.

This week is a spiritual reset. Clean your space. Clean your body. Clean your thoughts. Let the Solstice remind you: you are worthy of a soft, powerful, sovereign life.

Aries 

A home is a sanctuary you must care for. Renovations in your abode are essential since they’re unforeseen. Whether it is a broken pipe or a leaky roof, the only concern you have is the financial cost. Spend the extra money to give your home the proper facelift it needs. 

Taurus 

Abundance is at your doorstep, and you will not have to do much to receive your professional desires. An old endeavor that never came to fruition could come your way. Now is the time to be methodical about your goals. With your passion, they can come to fruition this week.

Gemini 

You might be tempted to tell a friend to stay in their lane because they’re constantly meddling in your life and giving unsolicited advice.. This is a big lesson in how you create boundaries. Once they’re implemented, keeping them up at all times is essential. Create limits to protect yourself.

Cancer 

Your hand is caught in the hand in the gossip cookie jar. Even though you’re accidentally stirring the pot, keeping mum on information is essential because you’re a true-blue friend. The less you share, the more secrets and clandestine information you will know. Behave yourself and don’t spread the rumors.

Leo

You’re a mover and a shaker, always on the go. Now, you feel lazy and indulgent, as your energy level is at an all-time low. You’re surprising yourself by being in the mood to be more low-key. Your adventures can wait until you are ready and energized to travel more.

Virgo

You’re surprising yourself with your lust to connect with a youthful attitude, allowing you to quickly run from your humdrum status quo lifestyle in pursuit of your rock ‘n roll dreams. Walking to the beat of your drum won't be hard, as long as you lean into your earthy eccentricities. 

Libra 

You’re in line for a promotion, and now there are more people in the pool you respect, which will soften your competitive edge because you don’t want to fight against them for the position. Fear not, Libra, you will have many opportunities to dazzle management with your gifts and talents. 

Scorpio 

You don’t need to play the role of interrogator anymore, as your natural intuitive side is now on point. Rather than constantly asking a million questions to understand people better, you’re opting to stay entirely away from friends, lovers, and colleagues who continually gaslight you in an interest of self-care.

Sagittarius 

Your impulsive spending habits have caught up with you. But, you’re not stressing the matter too hard, which is unlike you because you have faith that everything will get better. Adulting is hard, but essential, at any age. It’s time to put your best foot forward and save your cash. 

Capricorn

Your emotions are higher than usual, due to drama with your friends. You’re feeling the sting of being forgotten by your crew because they left you out of their plans. Your old pals will swoop in and take you out for a swinging night, making you forget all your problems. 

Aquarius 

The “dog days” are over, forcing you to recommit to a new vision—even if your family and friends think you’re rebelling against the flow of matters. The “real” you is reawakening, making your unique sensibilities known to all. You aren’t willing to hold back and are embracing your true self.

Pisces 

Your heart is exploring taboos within relationships. Over the next days, you will be drawn to embrace “unconventional” ideas regarding love and commitment. Opening up your current relationship to sexual experimentation will satisfy your desires. Freeing your mind will be exciting, as long as the rules are on your terms.

Key Dates:

• June 17 – Mars enters Virgo
  Cut the chaos. This is energy for discipline, grounded rituals, and sacred boundaries.

• June 18 – Last Quarter Moon in Pisces + Jupiter square Neptune
  Release spiritual deadweight. What you’ve outgrown emotionally is being shown to you. Let it dissolve.

• June 20 – Summer Solstice / Sun enters Cancer
  A turning point of light. This is a portal into emotional wisdom, homecoming, and solar restoration.

• June 21 – Mercury in Cancer sextiles the Nodes
  Soul contracts, faded conversations, and choices from the gut—not the mind.

• June 22 – Mars sextile Jupiter + Sun trine Saturn
  Power and clarity arrive. Align your actions with purpose. Structure becomes spellwork.

Protection Magick for Protestors (No Kings Day)

To every protestor on the front lines

May you be wrapped in an armor forged by your most honorable ancestors.

We call upon the spirits of justice.

We call upon the honorable fierce dead who fought before us.

We call upon the spirits of the wind, and the fire

To protect every protestor from police harm, surveillance, and state violence.

Shield their bodies. Strengthen their voices. Obscure their faces from unjust eyes.

Let their feet move swift. Let their breath be steady.

Let them be invisible to opposition, and visible only to those who walk beside them in solidarity.

NO KINGS!

NO THRONE is sacred that is built on human suffering.

Let this be the day the people rise,

And the patriarchs fall.

AND SO IT IS!

Candle Spell for Resistance & Community Protection

Use this spell if you cannot physically protest but want to channel your magic into protection, justice, and collective healing.

You’ll need:

• 1 black candle (for protection + banishment)

• 1 red candle (for power + resistance)

• Cayenne, black pepper, or dragon’s blood resin and oil (for wrath + speed)

• A printed or written name of someone you’re protecting OR the words: “For every protestor standing for justice”

• Optional: a mirror to reflect harm back to sender, or a sigil for justice

1. Dress your candles in your herbs rub the oils or herbs from base to wick, charging them with your intention.

2. Place the written name or phrase underneath the candle(s).

3. Light your candles and say:

“I light this flame not in fear,

But in wrathful protection.

May every protestor be covered in sacred armor,

May harm be returned to its maker.

No kings, no cages, no peace without justice.

I send this flame to every street where freedom is screamed.

Honorable Ancestors, guide them. Spirits, guard them.

My rage is holy. My magic is fire.

Until every corrupt system that harms is undone

May there be no rest to the inflictors of injustice.

And so it is! “

Let the candles burn safely down.

The Truth About Friday the 13th: Witchcraft, Superstition, and Reclamation

Written by Bri Luna

There are certain dates that arrive on the calendar already cloaked in mystery and meaning.

Friday the 13th is one of them.

Depending on who you ask, it’s a day of superstition, of bad omens! Black cats and broken mirrors, or, if you’ve done your research, a quietly radical moment in the Gregorian calendar that holds far more significance than fear.

For centuries, this date has been used as shorthand for “something to be avoided.” Plans are canceled. Flights are skipped. The number 13 itself is often erased from elevators and hotel rooms altogether. But this deliberate exclusion tells you everything you need to know about the deeper story: Friday the 13th is not a cursed day, it’s a powerful one.

The Myth of Misfortune

The fear surrounding Friday the 13th is a cultural construction honestly, it’s a patchwork of Christian superstition, post-medieval paranoia, and patriarchal suspicion of anything associated with feminine power.

Here are the facts:

• The number 13 was once considered sacred, deeply tied to lunar timekeeping and fertility cycles. There are 13 moon phases per year, and ancient goddess traditions recognized this number as symbolic of transformation and renewal.

• Friday was named after Frigg (or Freya), the Norse goddess of love, sex, and sorcery. It was a day to honor beauty, intuition, and feminine wisdom.

• Christian tradition repurposed both: Friday became the day of crucifixion; the number 13 became infamous after Judas, considered the 13th guest at the Last Supper—betrayed Christ.

• 1307, King Philip IV of France ordered the arrest and execution of the Knights Templar on a Friday the 13th adding political bloodshed to the folklore.

What do all these threads share? A sense of power being challenged. Authority being questioned. Order being disrupted.

Black Cats and the Feminine Familiar

It’s no coincidence that black cats were pulled into this mythos of fear. In various pre-Christian cultures from Egypt to Rome; black cats were seen as divine companions, often associated with goddesses and protection.

In the early modern period, as the persecution of “witches” intensified, these animals became targets of symbolic erasure, accused of being demonic or cursed. The underlying logic: anything aligned with feminine mystery, independence, or spiritual knowledge must be feared.

To this day, black cats are rarely adopted from shelters and they sadly have become victims of cruelty and even death based on people’s superstitious stupidity. They remain misunderstood. But for those of us who know better, they’re more than pets. They are symbols of elegance, magic, and resistance.

Friday the 13th, when reframed, becomes an invitation. Not a warning.

It’s a day to acknowledge the parts of ourselves that have been maligned, hidden, or distorted. The parts labeled too weird, too sexual, too intuitive. It is a day for women, femmes, and witches of all identities to reclaim the archetype of the “unlucky” and wear it as armor.

Not to scare, but to remind.

We’ve always been here.

We’ve always known.

13 Ways to Work with the Energy

1.Dress in all black, not for mourning, but for sovereignty.

2. Light a black or red candle. Let it burn as you speak your truth aloud.

3. Build a minimalist altar: a mirror, a rose, a drop of oil. Beauty as offering.

4. Get tattoo

5. Write down 13 fears or beliefs you’ve outgrown. Burn them or bury them.

6. Revisit old journal entries. Track your transformation.

7. Take a ritual bath. Infuse the water with sexy herbs, oils, intention.

8. Pull a tarot or oracle card: What am I reclaiming today?

9. wear obsidian or black tourmaline

10. Create a new password or mantra that reflects your power.

11. Practice mirror work. Say what you need to hear.

12. Call in a boundary. Hold it.

13. Light incense and sit in stillness. Presence is power.

For Subscribers Only : A Friday the 13th Ritual

On Patreon.com/TheHoodwitch, I’ve shared a private ritual for this day a mirror spell designed for reclamation, energetic protection, and power retrieval.

It’s subtle. Elegant. Deeply intentional.

Like all the best magic is.

Jupiter in Cancer 2025: A Portal of Protection, Prosperity, and Psychic Power

Welcome Jupiter in Cancer! From June 9, 2025, to June 29, 2026, lucky planet Jupiter will be in its favorite sign, Cancer. This is its exaltation, making it an energetically and aspirationally rich time. Jupiter, the planet known as the “greater benefic” due to its positivity and optimism, is moving into a transcendent and fluid water sign, which will help our dreams come true.

Since the zodiac sign Cancer represents the element of water, which is ever moving and flowing, and aligns with the Moon, who is ever growing and changing, we now have the opportunity to develop and seek out new ideologies with ease. This transit will also lead to an uptake in spiritualism, nurturing, and intuition. We will be able to embrace our views without holding back and apply them to our lives.

Manifest what is in your heart. If there is a vision or venture you’ve been wanting to focus on, now is the time to do so. Think about what makes you truly happy and connect with it. Don’t let anyone or anything stand in the way of your desires — this is your moment to invest in yourself. You are a powerful person who can change the world if you believe in yourself.

Jupiter’s return to the same sign occurs every  12 years, so think back to 2001 and 2013 to see what can happen now. The next time (after this year) when Jupiter will be in Cancer is 2037, so pay attention to the themes that occurred and are unfolding in your life and apply them to the upcoming year. You’ll find that there are similarities in the events that arise. Try to journal and take notes for the future. In the meantime, embrace the energy.

If you’re feeling the pull to anchor this transit with ritual—don’t ignore it. Jupiter in Cancer opens a rare window for emotional expansion, ancestral connection, and spiritual security. I’ve crafted a private ritual to help you move through it with intention.

It’s available exclusively for my Inner Circle on Patreon.

If you’re ready to work the magic, you know where to find me.

patreon.com/thehoodwitch

Love Spells Aren’t the Problem-Your Intentions Are

Last week I posted a funny trending reel that sparked lots of controversy surrounding the ethics of love spells. Before you continue reading, I want to be clear about what this post is about. Love magic is a part of my cultural heritage, so if you’re going to cry about “free will” this is not the place for you. I will never police anyone’s magic, but I will say I’m anti-obsession, Anti-desperation and 100% Anti-“make him love me" even though he ghosted you after raw-dogging and stealing your car. If you’re using love magic on a dusty, that’s on YOU.

Are we clear?

This guide is for the people who get it. The ones who understand the power of working with energy to attract aligned love, not force it. The ones who want to cast spells with clarity, and yes, it’s also for the curious beginners and maybe even some advanced practitioners who are just curious to see what I have to say.

We’re going deep. I thought about how I wanted to format this, and it’d taken me over 2 weeks. In this post, which I will ultimately make into an ongoing series, We’re talking history, ethics, intention, and real results. If you’re ready to put your big witch panties on and get honest about your love magic.

In my exclusive Patreon guide, I break down:

— The truth about love vs. lust spells

— Why emotional obsession isn’t love

— What to do before you ever light a candle.

— How to use love magic without losing your dignity (and sanity)

Read the full guided series now at www.Patreon.com/thehoodwitch