First Quarter Moon in Cancer🌓
The Sun will be in Aries and the Moon will be in Cancer, causing some friction in the sky during this First Quarter Moon in Cancer. Both are Cardinal signs and are good at new beginnings. The problem is that they completely disagree on how things should begin. Aries says go. Don’t think too much. Just gather all your strength and run. Cancer says flow. Feel all your emotions and allow intuition to lead you to dance. So on this First Quarter Moon, our ego and our emotions will be out of sync. Our ego will be telling us to move with vigor and our emotions will be wanting to feel all the feelings.
The Moon loves being in Cancer. It’s where she feels most at home, so there will be an ease to the day, but you may also find yourself questioning and feeling conflicted about which direction to go or how to approach things. You may start to wonder if an approach you took with your latest new project was actually the right way. Maybe you moved too fast? This is especially true if you set a New Intention with the New Moon. It can feel frustrating to question the approach you’ve taken, but the thoughts that come up are actually there to support you. Take a peak below at the Personalized Moon Insights and see which area of your life this might be coming up for you.
We are still in the early part of Spring, so just like Aries, life right now has a certain pep to it. And so when this Cancer Moon comes in, it can be an incredible reminder to slow down a bit. Check in with yourself and making sure you’re not moving too fast. Cancer says listen to your intuition. Listen to the Moon. She is here guiding you. Aries has a tendency to move too fast and be too brash. Cancer is the mother and so she is here to heal you and calm you. Take this opportunity to check in with yourself and allow yourself to slow down if you’ve been finding you’re moving too fast. Take some time to just sit with yourself and listen to your intuition. Are you on the right path? Is there something you need to adjust? Cancer will guide you if you allow yourself to listen. And sometimes for Quarter Moons, her reminders may not feel too good. So if something comes up for you today that feels a bit challenging, ask yourself why this might be coming up for you today. Maybe it’s happening as a reminder that you need to change directions or shift the way you’re approaching something. Being that it’s Cancer, it likely won’t feel too harsh. Just like the loving mother who comforts her child while also reminding them that they need to do better. That’s what a Cancer Quarter Moon feels like.
Ask yourself the following questions:
Have I been moving too fast and if so, how can I slow down?
Am I listening to my intuition and allowing her to guide me?
When I sit very still, what are my emotions telling me today?
Personalized Moon Insights
Depending on the placement of Cancer in your Natal Chart, there is an easy way to see specifically which area of your life this Moon will be affecting. If you have a copy of your Natal Chart, look to see which House Cancer sits in for you at 19 degrees. Then take a peak at the descriptions below to see which one matches your chart! You can grab a free copy of your chart at Astro.com.
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Cancer in the First House: During this First Quarter Moon, you'll want to take some time to stop and observe what's happening in your body. You are someone who feels intuition within your body. Whether you realize it or not, it runs through every part of you. This Moon wants you to feel it. She wants you to pause and feel. If you're been moving quickly and working too much, it'll be an especially good time to take a break. If you don't, she will likely send you a reminder that you need to.
Cancer in the Second House: The Moon asks you to look at your feelings of worthiness during this First Quarter Moon. You may feel especially emotional regarding either your own personal feelings of self worth or possibly financial security. As the Moon builds to the Full Moon, she's bringing something up for you so that you may reach a new perspective regarding your worthiness. Check in with yourself and make sure your feeling okay. It'll be a good day for some self care.
Cancer in the Third House: If you find yourself overthinking or feeling really sensitive about something during the First Quarter Moon, stop and allow yourself to take some time to process what's going on. The Moon is bringing up these thoughts for you today because she wants you to recognize them and learn from them. See if you can shift your perspective about the situation and get some clarity going forward.
Cancer in the Fourth House: This Last Quarter Moon will be bringing something up for you having to do with your family and/or home life. Something needs to shift in order for you to move forward fully at the root level. Allow yourself to feel everything that comes up and then adjust accordingly. The Moon and your ancestors are supporting you today.
Cancer in the Fifth House: This Last Quarter Moon is asking you to feel fully into your creativity! She wants you to stop what you're doing and just have some fun. Be goofy, be bold, dance or draw. Whatever creativity means to you, it'll be a good day to lean into that and allow yourself to go there. If your day feels busy for all that, allow yourself to bring some creativity into what you're doing. You may be surprised at the perspective shift that you're able to gain just by adding some fun.
Cancer in the Sixth House: This Last Quarter Moon is asking you to slow down and make sure you're taking care of yourself, your health and those around you too. It'll be an ideal day to think about if your daily habits could use some re-visiting and tweaking. You may run into some sort of challenge, and if you do, go back to your self care and habits and see if you get any aha moments. It just may have been the Moon trying to remind you to take care of yourself and others.
Cancer in the Seventh House: Your partnerships could use some attention. This could mean romantic partners, business partners or anyone you're in any kind of a partnership with. This Last Quarter Moon wants you to pay attention to them and make sure they're in harmony. You may find that they're in need of some tender loving care that only a Cancer Moon can provide.
Cancer in the Eighth House: This First Quarter Moon asks you to dive into the world of trust. Your trust of other people and trust in yourself. Trust issues can feel very emotional for you and you're likely the type to hide when trust issues abound. But this Moon supports your ability to go deep. And if you shy away from the depths, don't be surprised if she sends you a subtle (or not so subtle) reminder to go there. Listen to your intuition. It’ll be heightened during the Cancer Moon.
Cancer in the Ninth House: This First Quarter Moon wants you to follow your curiosity. Allow yourself to dream a little bigger and see where your imagination takes you. She wants you to shift your perspective and open your eyes to new ideas and allow your emotions to feel whatever it is that you need to feel. It'll be an ideal day to dream about a big trip or some new endeavor.
Cancer in the Tenth House: This Last Quarter Moon wants you to think about your life path and purpose. What are your goals and are they on track? You're the type of person who needs to feel the direction you're going. Mapping it all out in a logical way is great, but if you can't feel it, you know in your heart it's not for you. How's your heart feeling today? Check in with yourself and your intuition to make sure you're on the right path. If you're not, you'll likely get a reminder from the universe.
Cancer in the Eleventh House: This Last Quarter Moon is asking you to look at your place in society and how you envision the future. She wants you to tap into your emotions to think about your hopes and wishes. What do you feel and what do you see? What is your intuition guiding you towards? You may have a change in perspective about how you see the future. Allow it if it comes to you.
Cancer in the Twelfth House: This Last Quarter Moon will be a good time to go inward and tap into the subtle energy around you. Allow yourself to feel all of the emotions that come your way, even if it feels like you're floating into space. The Moon supports you in your higher vision. You are being called to just slow down and allow. Whatever comes your way...just allow it and listen. If you don't, the Moon will probably remind you. Remember to listen to your gut. Your psychic senses will be heightened on this day.
