On July 14, 2026, at 2:43am PDT (UTC -7), we had a New Moon in Cancer. Save for her conjunction with the Sun and a retrograding Mercury, she was free from the influence of other planets. For those willing to slow down and breathe, there likely will have been a clarity here that’s been missing for most of the past month month.
If there’s one piece of advice I have for you, it’s to really check in with your emotional landscape. How are you really holding up? Are you running yourself ragged, focused on task after task after task? Are you numbing out and ignoring your responsibilities? Are you compartmentalizing in microdosing your emotions by keeping your mask up and then crying in the bathroom for 10 minutes more than once a day?
It’s been a rough year and a rough month.
And our emotions are data. They are integral to your daily and long-term decision making. Please don’t ignore them. How you feel and how your body reacts to the world around you cannot be ignored! When mental clarity feels impossible to grasp, you have to check in with your physical and emotional self to see whether your both is capable of holding onto anything anyway.
So… how is your sleep? How is your diet? How are your relationships with the people with whom you interact daily?
While I generally say to look forward six months from now, where the seeds of this lunation will grow and bloom by the Full Moon in Cancer in December, it’s worth noting that we also had one earlier this year, on January 3rd. Remember, we’re still in Mercury Retrograde and halfway through the [Gregorian] calendar year, so that reflectivity is something prevalent right now anyway.
Did you set out any goals or resolutions at that time? Have you achieved them? Do you still want to keep them moving forward?
Who was in your social circle at the time? Has that changed? If so, are you happy about that change?
These are a lot of questions, but remember: there’s never a quiz! My goal is always to get the ball rolling to help you start your mind-map.
For something a little more specific, here are some card pulls from my Refract & Reflect Oracle as well as the new Pixie’s Marseilles Tarot.
As always, it’s best to read for your rising sign, but if you feel called to another prominent planetary placement like your Sun, Moon or Venus, I certainly can’t stop you!
Aries: Flow & the 6 of Wands.
When was the last time you celebrated yourself, your wins, and the life you’ve built? Can you pinpoint a recent goal that flourished in a surprising way? Can you see how, where, and with whom there was the most ease along the way? Can you follow the same recipe for whatever you’re eager to try now?
Taurus: Past Life & the 8 of Swords.
Do your daily routines feel revitalizing or restricting? Are you operating on autopilot more often than not? This New Moon, I encourage you to rethink what you do on a daily basis. Remember, what is comfortable may actually be keeping you stuck in place.
Gemini: Scoundrel & the 3 of Pentacles.
Have you been self-sabotaging lately? Do you have people in your corner who can help you support your goals? Don’t be afraid to ask for help (or forgiveness, where appropriate) if you need it. For some of you, it may be less about asking for help and more about quitting a tendency towards people-pleasing (which ultimately sabotaging your own time and priorities if you keep putting other people first).
Cancer: Attraction & Juno (The High Priestess).
What feels magnetic to you right now? What interests, people, and project are pulling at you? Are you ignoring them? This new moon is all yours and yours for the taking. Don’t waste it on things that you have to rationalize or trick yourself into wanting to do. Acknowledge those bright spots and allow yourself to follow the lights.
Leo: Improvise & the Wheel of Fortune.
When your back is against the wall and you’re feeling trapped, what’s helped you escape or stay afloat? There may be some unpredictability or unexpected news in the weeks to come (and it could be beneficial!), but you have a resilience that can help you press on. Remember, you’ve got Jupiter in your sign now (and he’ll be there for about a year)! So when in doubt, choose optimism and education: there are so many solutions out there, sometimes we just have to search a little farther and further than our usual haunts.
Virgo: Conflict & the Queen of Swords.
Who are you permitting into your social circle? Who (or what) are you letting into your mind? Can you cut out the noise? Not only is this lunation is happening in your house of community, networks, and ambitions, but you also have Venus and Virgo conjoining in your first house of self. It’s a time of letting things fall away and cutting loose threads. Discernment is everything right now… so don’t lose the forest for the trees.
Libra: Delays & the Page of Cups.
When something doesn’t go as planned, are you one to wallow or immediately shift gears into something new? Do you give yourself time to grieve and acknowledge the situation? If something hasn’t been clicking for a while, I invite you to use this new moon in Cancer to sit with your disappointment. Let yourself feel frustrated or sad or anger about what has or has not yet happened.
Scorpio: Rituals & the 9 of Wands.
Sometimes, less is more. If you’re currently learning something new or starting a project, how much time do you spend actually doing the work (e.g. reading the book, watching the lecture, writing the notes, etc etc)? Or are you spending more time engaging with the pageantry and aesthetics of it (e.g. trying to get the right supplies or software, waiting for big blocks of undisturbed time, etc etc)? Basically, are you doing the dang thing or just doing it for the ‘gram? Work with the basics, shift away from the flourishes.
Sagittarius: Desire & Strength.
What have you been craving or lusting after? Asceticism isn’t for you babe, at least not right now. You owe it to yourself [and the person you want to become] to pursue something that aligns with your desires, even (and probably especially) if it seems “unreasonable” or “unnecessary.” And if you’re unsure what those are right now, carve out time in the upcoming weeks to do something that pleases your senses like eating good food, wearing luxurious clothes, visiting a museum, getting off (by yourself or with others)- you get the idea!
Capricorn: Gathering Resources & Death.
What is useful and what is weighing you down? Who is generous with you and who takes more than they give? Big changes are afoot and the next few weeks give you a chance to be proactive in how you want that to take shape. However, don’t be afraid of call in help. With Jupiter having entered your 8th house of transformation and other people’s resources, the right people can dramatically propel these changes even further than you imagined. They can help you close the door on an old chapter so that you’re primed to call in new things.
Aquarius: Sacred Space & the 7 of Wands.
More often than not, secrecy is the best protection. Consider being more selective about your plans, especially when it comes to topics that you hold dear. This doesn’t mean you have to withhold everything from everyone. It just means practicing a little more discernment and patience. Your coworkers and acquaintances don’t need to know every interest you’re pursing, but you can tell them you had fun weekend. The devil’s in the details, as they say.
Pisces: Burning Bridges & the Queen of Pentacles.
Are you familiar with the concept of “controlled burns?” It’s a practice in forestry, agriculture, and fire safety that involves intentionally burning swathes of land to improve the land and/or minimize the spread of a wildfire. Is there an area of your life you might benefit from a controlled burn? Maybe there are some creative projects or ideas that might need to be put to rest. Clear, clear, clear it all away.
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