Stellar Insights for Cancer Season
Navigating the tides of emotion, family, and belonging
Before we dive in…
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What follows is a special preview—an example of what these seasonal guides will offer. This one explores Cancer Season, which begins today. It features:
An overview of what this month may inspire through the lens of this sign’s core themes
A listing of the key astrological alignments and shifts—and their inspirations— occurring over the coming weeks so you can plan ahead
Several writing prompts attuned to the New and Full Moons to support your reflection and intention-setting
Flower essences that may be especially supportive during these times
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In the meantime, welcome to Cancer Season. I hope what I’ve shared brings you clarity, resonance, and resources for the weeks ahead.
Cancer Season: June 20 - July 22, 2025
Overview
During Cancer Season, we are inspired to tap into the nurturing, sensitive, and protective qualities that this water sign embodies. While we may find ourselves with a greater affinity to home, family, and belonging, it’s important to be aware of a heightened tendency to moodiness, defensiveness, and being stuck in the past. Our attention may center on feeding ourselves and others, creating containers of security, and moving slowly and indirectly in the pursuit of protection. The parts of the body associated with the Cancerian archetype include the stomach, esophagus, breasts, womb, and sinuses. The Moon is the planetary ruler of Cancer.
Additionally, here are some keyword qualities associated with this sign: Cautious, Cyclical, Defensive, Emotional, Hospitable, Indirect, Nostalgic, Nurturing, Protective, Sensitive, Sentimental, and Sympathetic.
Cancer Season begins on June 20 at 10:42 pm EDT.
Monthly Astrological Highlights
Here are some of the stellar alignments that occur during this year’s Cancer Season.
June 24
Sun/Jupiter Conjunction (Jupiter Cazimi)
See how optimism changes your orientation, survey what you perceive as truth, and select some goals to place on your horizon.
June 25
Cancer New Moon
Connect to your feelings, engage in nourishing activities, and make your space more cozy.
June 29
Mercury/Pluto Opposition
Dig below the surface of messages, thoughts, and conversations.
July 4
Venus/Uranus Conjunction
Stay bouncy with social plans and give yourself the freedom to redefine what holds value for you.
Neptune Stations Retrograde
Allow yourself to dream, connect to compassion, and watch your boundaries.
Neptune will be retrograde through December 10.
July 7
Uranus Enters Gemini
Get set to witness revolutionary developments in the realms of media, mail, transportation, communication, and education.
Uranus will be in Gemini from July 7 through November 7; April 25, 2026 - August 3, 2032; and December 12, 2032 - May 22, 2033.
July 10
Capricorn Full Moon
Approach emotions responsibly, make a plan that benefits your family connection, and reflect on where your loyalties reside.
July 13
Saturn Stations Retrograde
Reinforce foundations, honor time, and connect to what authority means to you.
Saturn will be retrograde through November 9.
July 18
Mercury Stations Retrograde
Watch the speed of your mind and don’t forget to breathe. Remember that this three-week period offers an array of opportunities for reviewing, rethinking, and recommunicating.
Mercury will be retrograde through August 11.
Stellar Reflection Writing Prompts
Cancer New Moon: June 25
Two prompts to consider leading up to the New Moon:
Who, what, and where feel like home to me? And why?
What family dynamics would I like to change?
Capricorn Full Moon: July 10
Two prompts to consider leading up to the Full Moon:
What’s my style of honoring a home/work balance?
What would it look like to take more responsibility for my emotions?
Flower Essences for Cancer Season
Flower essences are made from flower-infused water and work energetically to restore emotional and mental balance. You can find them in natural food stores or holistic pharmacies. Here are two that may have special benefit during Cancer Season.
Honeysuckle: With a reverence for history and tradition, the sign of Cancer inspires a nostalgic bent. Yet, while this can help us derive emotional comfort from the past, there's also a possibility of getting stuck in it, which can pull us away from living in the present. Honeysuckle flower essence helps release the pincer grip of what has come before, opening up a greater ability to be more fully in the here and now.
Mariposa Lily: Ruled by the Moon, Cancer is connected to the mother and the expression of maternal consciousness. Yet, sometimes this connection can be stifled, in need of support so we can feel more cared for and nurtured, including by ourselves. Mariposa Lily flower essence can help us work through tensions in our relationship to our mother as well as forge a deeper connection to the divine mother.