Cancer New Moon 2024

New Moon in Cancer

Astrology by Lisa Stardust

The summer’s first New Moon falls in the water sign Cancer and commences on July 5th at 3:57 PM PT/6:57 PM ET. The New Moon begins the lunar cycle, which resets monthly in a different zodiac sign. This is a time of fresh starts, new beginnings, introspection, and reflection as we grow in the weeks ahead due to the seeds we plant under the lunation.

The Cancer New Moon aspects Mars in Taurus, Saturn retrograde in Pisces, and squares the lunar Nodes of Destiny in the Aries-Libra axis. Mars in Taurus is pushing us to take the high road and focus on romantic sentiments, while Saturn retrograde teaches us the importance of slowing down. The Nodes of Destiny want us to decide how to invest our energy in the weeks ahead and urge us to find a balance in life. It’s vital to take a step back and focus on healing our hearts and spirit — especially with the presence of the asteroids Ceres in Capricorn (who's a maternal influence), Pallas in Scorpio (the wisdom within us), and Juno in Virgo (the asteroid who defines fairness). 

The fixed stars Sirius and Canopus want us to move into a safe space that helps us mend the past. Embracing and caring for the shadowy parts of our personality can allow us to feel unconditional love for ourselves. So, saying positive affirmations throughout the day is vital to lift our hearts. Also, give yourself a big hug because you deserve it — most notably from yourself. The Sabian symbol that aligns with the New Moon is “Two Dutch Children Talking To Each Other, Exchanging Their Knowledge.” Share personal triumphs and stories to let others learn from our experiences. This will create a bond with those we care about and give us the space to be heard and seen without judgment.

New Moon In Cancer Ritual

Written by Bri Luna  

As we embrace the gentle and nurturing energy of the Cancer New Moon, it is the perfect time to tune into our emotional depths and set intentions for self-care and healing.

Sit comfortably and close your eyes. Take a few deep breaths, centering yourself in the present moment. Visualize the moon's soft and healing light enveloping you. Set intentions for self-care, emotional healing, and nurturing your inner self during this lunar cycle.

Light a white or silver candle to represent the Cancer zodiac sign. White symbolizes purity and cleansing, while silver represents the moon's energy. As you light the candle, affirm your intentions for emotional healing and self-nurturing.

Take a moment to reflect on your emotions, desires, and dreams. Write them down in a journal, expressing yourself freely and authentically. Use this as an opportunity to delve into your emotional depths and gain clarity on what needs nurturing and healing in your life.

New Moon In Gemini

Astrology by Lisa Stardust

The New Moon in Gemini occurs on June 6 at 5:37 AM PT and 8:37 AM ET. It’s the last New Moon of Spring and ushers in positive vibes. The Gemini New Moon is a glorious time to spread love, take a stand, and communicate our feelings to others.

The New Moon connects with Venus, Saturn, and the Nodes of Destiny. This is a fateful moment in which we communicate our desires and let them be known. The possibilities are infinite, and anything seems to happen. The caveat is that Saturn creates a square to the lunation, bringing roadblocks. Therefore, it’ll take effort and work to attain our goals — as long as we are down to give our visions all of our energy to come to fruition, we are golden. The lesson Saturn imparts upon us is to not give up on our dreams and ourselves — even if it takes time and requires patience.

The Gemini stellium (the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter are in the air sign) asks us to choose wisely. Using our voices and thoughts to implement radical change will enhance and evolve our lives. The Venus Star Point (aka Venus Cazimi) and the Mercurial alignment with Jupiter from June 6 is ushering forward towards greatness. But, we may get stuck in a moment since the Venus Portal asks us to reflect on the events from June 2020. Think of ways to transform that moment in time and reclaim it. Gemini energy is mutable, so we can augment matters and situations to demonstrate our power and strength. 

The asteroid Juno and centaur Chiron link up with the New Moon, allowing us to heal partnerships — especially our relationship with ourselves. Balance, compassion, and understanding are crucial. The fixed star Rigel adds abundance and beauty to the New Moon's overall performance, positively impacting us.

Under this lunation, we should cleanse the roads ahead and utilize energy to our advantage. Take copal incense and cleanse your home with it. Open the windows and use the incense in the room's corners and doorways. This should detox the energy swiftly. Also, take a cup of water and invert it on a plate on the floor in the corners of the room for a week to dispel negativity. These activities will bring freshness and goodness to the mix, helping you jumpstart your endeavors on a great note.

The Aquarius New Moon

Astrology by Lisa Stardust 

The Aquarius New Moon marks a fresh start. It’s the first New Moon of 2023, so it’s setting the stage for the overall vibe of the year. With Jupiter in Aries in harmonious aspect to the lunation, our lives will seem vibrant, abundant, and exciting. Embrace the positive vibes that the Universe is offering us.

This is a wonderful time to make our dreams come true — especially since Uranus (the modern planetary ruler of Aquarius) turns direct in Taurus on January 22, ending the retrograde journey that began on August 24. The forward motion of Uranus is adding gusto and drive to our visions, as well as awakening us to what we need to grow and evolve in our lives. 

The New Moon exactly opposes Black Moon Lilith, who’s currently orbiting the sign, Leo. This aspect can create issues within partnerships and ourselves because it asks us to make important decisions. Instead of choosing one thing over another — we should pick the situation that makes us the happiest. Rather than focusing on other people’s joy — the time has come to give ourselves the love and respect we deserve. If there ever was a time to show the world our truest selves and manifest our innermost dreams — now would be the moment to do so.

THE NEW MOON IN AQUARIUS OCCURS ON JANUARY 20 AT 12:53 p.m. PST and 3:53 p.m. EST. 

WHAT TO MANIFEST DURING THE NEW MOON

Gratitude.

Take stock of what you’re grateful for by writing about what you love and appreciate in a gratitude journal. This will give you the chance to tell the universe how appreciative you are for the abundance you have. Also, give you a chance to take stock of how lucky and great your life is.

Goals and Dreams.

A vision board will help you attain your aspirations. Make a collage with images that align with your hopes and goals for the future. This is a fun and creative way to visually manifest your dreams.

Self-love.

State affirmations, while looking in the mirror, that focus on your positive attributes. Say it twice a day for a month in order to see a change happen in your life. You can also add your daily desires and intentions to the affirmations to manifest your goals. 

NEW MOON MANTRA, BASED ON YOUR ZODIAC SIGN

Aries: I am loved and give love unconditionally to my friends. 

Taurus: I am at the top of my career, but will use this lunation to heighten my game.

Gemini: I will allow myself to decompress and relax. 

Cancer: I will assert and implement boundaries to protect my energy. 

Leo: I will give my best to comfort others when they need support. 

Virgo: I am capable of creating the work environment I desire through my efforts.

Libra: I am a creative being who uses art as a form of expression.

Scorpio: I am creating the life I want on my terms. 

Sagittarius: I can speak my mind to whoever and whenever I want.

Capricorn: I am stronger than I know and can do anything I put my mind to.

Aquarius: I am a powerful and confident being who radiates goodness. 

Pisces: I am worthy of love — especially from myself.