The Year's One & Only New Moon In Cancer Begs Us To Feel Our Feelings

Feelings spill out in every direction this Friday, July 9, as the year's only new moon in Cancer activates empathy. Some feelings may be as intense as a rapidly rushing river; others will drip out when we least expect it. Either way, resistance is futile under these moonbeams.

Sit down and process whatever is churning inside of you. As you name and claim your emotions, you'll regain a sense of personal power.

Home and family always fall under this nurturing annual new moon's spotlight. Take some time to bless your nest as la luna turns up on the homespun vibes. Need a little work/life balance? Put more focus on the personal near July 9 and you may find that career stress dissolves as a matter of course.

With restrictions lifting in many areas, you may be getting back in touch with relatives, even seeing one another in person for the first time in a year. Is it time to organize a formal gathering? Tap the Cancer new moon to get that mission in motion. Under this emo, watery influence, opt for a vibe that's cozy and intimate.

A laid-back backyard barbecue is preferable to a giant shindig at a fancy restaurant—even if that backyard is attached to a giant Airbnb that you rent for the whole fam. Don't feel obligated to include every difficult person who shares your DNA. If your family comes with a giant "trigger alert," gather in a smaller group or set up one-on-ones. 

Waiting for the right moment to go on that decorating spree?

Skip back a few generations and learn more about your ancestral heritage. You might even select a cultural object or artifact that reflects your roots to display in your home.

Plus, after sheltering in place with the same artwork, you might be "so over" the vintage lithograph you curated from a flea market or the block-print duvet that made your boho-chic dreams come alive. Switch it up! You don't have to donate anything that you know you'll treasure again one day. Just move it out of your sightline for a while. 

Financial security is a big deal to the zodiac's Crab, whose energy never feels settled without a rainy-day fund and a retirement plan. With global economics continuing to fluctuate, the 2021 Cancer new moon could spur creative ideas for pooling funds with family or sharing resources. 

Cancer is a water sign, and the 2021 Cancer new moon reminds us of the soothing and regenerative power of water. Take a ritual bath to cleanse your energy under these moonbeams. Pour in the Epsom salt, which is high in energizing magnesium. Bring a crystal or two to the tub to "charge" your bath with healing energy. We suggest moonstone, which embodies the feminine vibration and is said to enhance intuitive powers.

As the ruler of the heart, Cancer is all about trusting and respecting our feelings. Unfortunately, we still live in a culture that dismisses emotional people as "weak." Flip that script! At the 2021 Cancer new moon, think less about practical matters and instead tune into that inner voice. Can't find it?

Put your hands on your belly—the area ruled by Cancer—close your eyes, and breathe. Within a few minutes, your emotional truth will have its say. Grab a pen and free-write whatever comes up to help process any unsorted feelings.