JULY 6, 2024: New Moon in CANCER

A New Moon happens on July 6, 2024 (6:57 AM, Philippine Time), at exactly 14°23 minutes in the realm of Cardinal Water, CANCER, the sign of the crab. 

A star-filled night graces us once more, dear reader, as Luna takes her monthly respite to rendezvous with the Sun and recharge her light, this time in her own kingdom of Cancer, the sign of the womb! This monthly break serves as a cosmic reset button, marking a period of quiet transformation and potent potential. As the sky darkens, we are invited to pause, reflect, and dream anew. Almost like a hush before the dawn, offering us a chance to plant seeds for the future with intention and care.

Cancer, the nurturing heart of the zodiac, is ruled by the Moon itself, making this New Moon even more poignant. This New Moon is gentle, blissful almost. We are drawn back into energetic cocoons of emotional safety, gravitating toward who and what makes us feel secure. Cancer’s energy is about tender connections, after all—home, family, and the warmth of belonging—things we all long for in the deep waters of our innermost feelings.

Under this influence, we are urged to embrace our roots, cherish our traditions, and cultivate the bonds that nurture and anchor us. Our defenses ease up a bit, allowing vulnerability to come in, perhaps because then, love can enter too – how wide we push the gates open is directly proportional to how hungry we are of affection and acceptance.

The Moon creates encouraging, harmonious connections with 2 important planets, VENUS and SATURN, adding flavor and vibrance to the over-all sentiment.

Let’s focus on these aspects:

As with last month, this New Moon in Cancer is also graced by the presence of Venus, the planet of love and beauty. Venus in Cancer feels like a comforting embrace, and a pleasant, nostalgic memory. This co-presence enhances the Moon’s nurturing energy, urging us to create a loving, harmonious environment wherever this lands in our charts. We are inspired to celebrate the beauty in, and of our lives, to express affection, and to strengthen the ties that bind us. Venus encourages us to open our hearts, heal old wounds, and invite more love into our lives. This feels almost like beginnning a serene garden, where every act of kindness and gesture of love plants a flower that will blossom in time.

Adding to this harmonious blend is a trine with Saturn, the planet of structure, discipline, and long-term commitments. A trine aspect brings ease and flow, allowing the energies of Cancer and Saturn to work together seamlessly. Saturn’s influence provides a stabilizing force, grounding the emotional and nurturing qualities of Cancer with practicality and wisdom. This aspect encourages us to take a responsible and mature approach to our new beginnings, to build solid foundations for our goals, and to commit to the necessary work that will ensure lasting success. With Saturn’s support, our dreams are not just whimsical aspirations but achievable objectives grounded in reality.

To fully embrace the energy of this New Moon, we must first acknowledge the importance of home and emotional nourishment. Take time to reflect on what makes you feel safe and loved, and set intentions that honor these needs! This is a perfect moment to strengthen your emotional foundations, to invest in meaningful relationships, so you can create a supportive environment for yourself and others.

With Venus’s influence, focus on cultivating love and harmony in your life. This is a great time for homecoming! Express gratitude, show kindness, and open your heart to the beauty around you! Whether through acts of service, heartfelt conversations, or simple gestures of affection, letting love be the compass ensures you are never lost!

Saturn’s trine invites you to approach your goals with diligence and commitment. Be realistic in your planning, set achievable milestones, and be patient with the process, dear reader! The stability and wisdom Saturn offers will help you turn your intentions into concrete achievements, ensuring that the seeds you plant now will grow into sturdy, resilient structures that can serve you and those around you.

In this time of renewal and reflection, allow yourself to be guided toward a future that is both emotionally fulfilling and practically sustainable. By nurturing your inner base of operations, emotional well-being and committing to your aspirations, you can create a life that is rich in love, stability, and purpose!

Check your rising sign below, to find out!


3. Gemini Risings:  Money and personal income, material purchases, personal savings, self-worth and self-value, financial independence, possessions, personal resources, entrepreneurship, people that you encounter in business, customers and patrons, people who affect your self-value, self-sufficiency

For this month’s other transits, click here!

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