New moon cancer

July 9, 2021 at 9:17 PM EST

The New Moon in Cancer is about self-care, patience, and reassurance - as well as getting a little more vocal about what isn’t working out and where you would like it to instead.

Now that we are out of the mercury retrograde and eclipse shadow, this is a bright reset for us - however the intention is not to go into overload yet ease back in. You may feel like you are stepping into an elevated version of yourself or that your life outlook is changing - embrace it!

You may notice areas where you are still in need of nurture, giving away too much (time, energy, money - aka people pleasing mode), and further what you are ready to outwardly express as well as welcome in.

When Venus + Mars in Leo conjunct (meaning they will be position right next to each other) July 12th-14th, it will add some extra heat to your new moon desires as well as the motivation + excitement to keep going! Don’t be surprised if your ideas take new life, you get a pleasant surprise, or a new a-ha moment.

*As part of your New Moon ritual, you’ll be filing a complaint with the Universe. Sometimes we forget that the Universe doesn’t get offended or need us to walk on eggshells for it. In addition to sharing your desires from a place of gratitude + compassion, it’s also okay to express where you are feeling confused, upset, or neglected. This is a perfect period to raise such concerns, before moving into a more aligned space of possibility and opening up into the next chapter.

Ritual:

  • You can begin up to 4 hours prior to the onset of the New Moon

  • Pen and paper

  • Journal or notebook you use for your New Moon goals

  • Paper clip

  • Quiet space

  1. Begin with your letter of complaint with the pen and paper. Use this to write down anything that has been upsetting, not coming together, or frustrating to you lately. Don’t be afraid to really write how you feel and where you are stuck. This exercise is not for justifying your problems or making excuses yet fully claiming how you’ve been feeling. This is a safe, confidential way to get out your anger, worry, and even impatience.

  2. After getting it all out, ask for where you need more guidance or clarity and be specific around where you’d like the most resolution. When finished, say thank you for listening and that you appreciate the consideration. Fold up the letter and use the paper clip to seal. Address to the universe or whatever feels best. Put to the side.

  3. Go to your New Moon notebook and write out what you’d like to see come to form over the next 4 weeks, with the understanding that your complaint has been filed and being resolved behind the scenes. Share what you are ready to make a reality and also adding where you will be making the time/commitment for this to happen as well.

  4. Take time to meditate, visualizing your dreams coming to fruition. You can do the mudra from the Solstice or Monthly guidance.

  5. Use the time between your ritual + the Mars/Venus conjunction for rest, restoration, and rejuvenation. Lean into having fun and taking care of yourself and release when you get attached to worry or the outcome.

  6. When the conjunction begins 7/12-14, you can get rid of your ‘complaint’ letter in whatever way feels good to you, trusting it’s been filed and resolved. Then start to find ways to activate your New Moon goals into your every day life, believing you are fully expanding forward!

Complete this ritual by the evening of Sunday, July 11th