New Moon in Cancer | Connection and Catharsis

July 14, 2023

Hi friend,

The New Moon in Cancer will happen on July 17th causing a whirlpool of emotions to rise to the surface. This New Moon offers you a chance for an emotional rebirth. At this time, you are encouraged to develop a connection with your inner child by cleansing yourself of old negative emotions. This New Moon will allow you to connect with your intuition and the things you are passionate about. Holding on to emotions often feels safe but the sign of Cancer encourages us to let them go and move forward.

A New Moon

A New Moon is the first lunar phase of the cycle. It evokes a fresh start. It is also called the “invisible moon” because it is directly between the Earth and the Sun causing a shadow for it to hide behind. During this phase, you should plan ahead, set your intentions and begin manifesting your dreams. Taking the time now to define your goals will help set yourself up for achievement.

A New Moon in Cancer

A New Moon is the ideal time to clean your space as you ready yourself for a new lunar cycle. A clean home always helps you prepare for a new beginning. But don’t stop there, your body is your home base and it also needs to be cleansed every once in a while too. Emotions are energy and when they build up in the body, they can make you feel physically uncomfortable. Give yourself permission to cleanse your system by letting the floodgates open and allow your emotions to flow naturally.

We all have a tendency to hold onto things we don’t need. Allow the New Moon in Cancer to give you a push to let go of things that are holding you back. If letting go of physical items or emotions is easier said than done, consider loosening the grip you have on them. You can give things sentiment and meaning without holding on to them forever. Dive deep into your emotions and give yourself permission to feel and experience your emotions. Let the Cancer energy wash away any negativity in your life and make room for positive new beginnings that have yet to happen.

Once there is room to welcome new emotions and experiences, you can focus on your passions. Cancer brings a passionate energy and makes you want to do things with your whole heart. Think about the things you love doing that make you feel like a kid again. Nurture your inner child by embracing those things during this time.

Processing your emotions is essential for your emotional maturity journey. The New Moon in Cancer inspires us to create the time and the space we need to digest our experiences and to process them safely and effectively. Since Cancer is ruled by water, this lunar cycle is a great time to connect with water to process what you're feeling. Try taking a bath, hydrating your body, and swimming in a lake, ocean or river. Other ways to process can be journaling, chatting with a friend or doing something that helps you connect to yourself. Go easy on yourself and plan for apple time to try new ways to let go.

Journal Questions:

What things around you make you emotional?
Are there items that bring up negative emotions that you can get rid of?
Can you give sentiment to something (a memory) without hoarding physical things?
What will nourish your inner child?
What activity makes you feel alive and cathartic?
Can you be vulnerable with others to strengthen your relationships?
When was the last time you had a good cry?
When was the last time you laughed so hard your tummy hurt?