The following Cancer 2025 horoscope and astrology forecast is excerpted from The AstroTwins’ Cancer 2025 Daily Horoscope Planner

Cancer 2025 Horoscope Overview: Unabashed Expansion

Squeeze in as much solitude as your heart desires early this year, because you’ll be a Crab in demand in the second half of 2025. Adventurous, philosophical Jupiter splits the year between Gemini and your dreamy, introspective twelfth house and your trailblazing, attention-getting first house.

Circle June 9 in neon ink. That’s the day that the red-spotted planet blasts into your sign for the first time since mid-2014, kicking off a once-in-12-years chapter of unabashed personal expansion. By the time this cycle ends on June 30, 2026, your outlook on life—or your life itself—will have changed exponentially.

Adding to your exploratory spirit, on January 11, the destiny-driven North Node heads into Pisces and your ninth house of global adventures. This is a huge nudge to venture beyond familiar waters, whether you’re taking a life-changing vacation or enrolling in a degree program.

No doubt, you’ll have some grand goals in your crosshairs as stabilizing Saturn and soothsayer Neptune spend part of the year in Aries and your ambition zone.

And thanks to radical Uranus spending half the year in Gemini, you won’t lose touch with your spiritual side as you pursue success in the material world.

Cancer 2025 Horoscope Highlights and Challenges

A preview of the astrology transits shaping your Cancer 2025 horoscope.

2025 opens with a manifestation moment (Cancer full moon)

The first full moon of the year lands in your sign on January 13, starting 2025 off with a major manifestation moment for Crabs. This also sets a nurturing tone for the world that’s right in sync with your softer style. If you’ve been waiting for a breakthrough, this could be the time you see your efforts bear fruit—whether that’s in relationships, health or a creative endeavor. Let this lunar spotlight help you release anything that no longer aligns with who you are becoming. (p. 55 in the Cancer 2025 Horoscope Planner)

Motivator Mars won’t let you rush goals (retrograde in Cancer)

Go-getter Mars begins 2025 in full retrograde mode, continuing a reverse commute that began December 6, 2024, in passionate, regal Leo. The feisty red planet remains in reverse until February 23, 2025, backing into domestic Cancer on January 6.

While Mars in Leo typically fi res us up for bold moves and dramaticaction, the retrograde cools that energy, asking us to hold back on launching any major initiatives. Instead of pushing for the spotlight, reflect on your personal power and motivations. Have you been seeking attention for the right reasons? Knowing the difference between fame and notoriety is important now.

Keep hotheaded instincts in check. Once Mars slips into emo Cancer on January 6, it could be hard to tear yourself out of your hibernation station. Cozy up, but try not to isolate. With this rabble-rousing energy focused on home and family life, you may need to sort out some post-holiday feelings and set firmer boundaries with your inner circle. (p. 7 in the Cancer 2025 Horoscope Planner)

Your cosmic comeback (Jupiter in Cancer)

Let the Renaissance Tour begin! Bountiful, exploratory Jupiter soars into your sign on June 9, setting you off on a 12-month cycle of personal expansion. You haven’t hosted the red-spotted miracle maker since 2013-14. As the universe rolls out the red carpet, you might not be sure whether to sashay down it like a Met Gala superstar or dust it with Aladdin’s magic and set off on a ride. Whatever the case, set your GPS to anywhere but home. This expansive cycle boosts your confidence and revs you up to explore new opportunities—whether in love, career or personal projects. (p. 62 in the Cancer 2025 Horoscope Planner)

Elevate your professional profile midyear (Saturn and Neptune in Aries)

Passion and purpose unite for Cancer, as two powerful outer planets rise into your tenth house (Aries) of career success. For a brief time in 2025, stalwart Saturn and imaginative Neptune change signs, heading out of watery Pisces and into fiery Aries. Talk about a sea change! Saturn has been paddling through the sign of the Fish since March 2023 and Neptune’s been there since 2011. Moreover, it’s been three decades since Saturn charged through Aries (1996 to 1998) and literally centuries for Neptune (1865 to 1875).

Buckle up because your dreams could take off at a gallop midyear! These spells are a prelude of what’s to come. In 2026, Saturn races back through Aries for two full years and Neptune for thirteen. Ain’t no stopping you now! (p. 65 in the Cancer 2025 Horoscope Planner)

By year’s end 2025…

You could manifest a soulmate, gain major spiritual wisdom—and be ready for a brand-new 12-year chapter to begin when Jupiter enters your sign on June 9!

Get your copy of The AstroTwins’ Cancer 2025 Daily Horoscope Planner for more astrology predictions for Cancer in 2025. Your Cancer planner also includes your luckiest days for love and career, and astrology “hotspots” day-by-day for the entire year.