Gather ’round the firepit for heartfelt moments with your nearest and dearest. The year’s only Cancer new moon on July 5 sets the stage for family-style bonding. Here’s your horoscope for the Cancer new moon.
The homespun Cancer new moon beams its nurturing energy upon us on July 5, 2024 (at 6:57 PM EDT). Like Christmas in July, it’s time to get cozy with your inner circle and find new ways to bless your nest.
Who gets an invitation? Well, who are the unwavering supporters who always show up for you? Honor these unsung heroes of your inner circle and let them bask in the VIP treatment they richly deserve.
And remember who’s No. 1. You can still be caring without falling into the role of caretaker.
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The annual Cancer new moon restores focus on YOU!
If you’ve poured from your own cup one too many times, la luna nudges you to redraw healthy boundaries. Maybe you’ve forgotten where other people’s “shells” end and yours begins. Sink into some well-deserved self-care and practice the liberating art of saying “no.” Recommit to relaxation and make sure you have enough support.
On the home front, this domestic new moon could unveil a dreamy listing or unleash an interior design spree. A deep decluttering session or a soul-soothing house-blessing ritual could be the perfect summer energy cleanse for your most sacred spaces.
When you’re not tucked away in your casa, get out and literally make a splash. Spending time near water can be especially healing with this water sign moon. Confirm your attendance at those pool parties and beach weekends! Don’t ignore this watery lunation’s invitation to make the most of the summer months.
Love can attach like Velcro at the Cancer new moon
Catching feelings? That could be an understatement under the new moon in soulful, sentimental Cancer. Here’s what this new moon brings for love, romantic and familial unions.
Coupled? This lunar lift can act like a cosmic bonding agent for couples who are ready to get cozy. Speaking of which, is it time to exchange keys or shop around for that love nest? Or maybe get plans going for your dream home? The July 5 Cancer new moon is the beginning of a six-month cycle that could shape your co-living situation by the Cancer full moon on January 13, 2025.
Single? Even if you weren’t looking, at least give a sideways glance to the “nice” types. Family and friends could do a bang-up job of playing matchmaker. Take it slowly, but dip your toe back in that dating pool.
Advice for all: With the focus on home, roots and emotional bonds, this is the perfect time to reach out to the nurturers in your life. Whether you share DNA or they occupy the esteemed title of chosen family, having their support reminds you that you’re never alone in the world.
Your Cancer new moon horoscope
Below are horoscopes for every zodiac sign for the Cancer new moon on Friday, July 5, at 6:57 PM EDT. You can read for your Sun sign or your rising sign (ascendant). Visit our Cosmic Calculator section if you want to calculate your Rising sign or discover more about your personal astrology.
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Aries (March 19-April 19)
Sink into your comfy chair, put your feet up, make yourself at home, Ram! The new moon in Cancer and your fourth house of roots stokes your domestic instincts on July 5. At a deeper level, this is a call to slow down and ground yourself. Even you, the trailblazer of the zodiac, needs to occasionally unplug and recharge your batteries. Take a look around. Could your nest stand some feathering? Your home should be your sanctuary, a place where you can retreat from the world and express yourself. If it needs a little softening or beautifying, get started on that mission now
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Taurus (April 19-May 20)
Thoughts and words create your reality, Bull, and the Cancer new moon in your third house of communication on July 5 can help you sharpen your message. But first, take time for a little mindfulness. Download a guided meditation to lead you through breathing exercises that help you examine your thought processes. The third house also rules socializing, especially locally. New friends could enter your orbit or you could be invited to join a fun group that you’ve been interested in.
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Gemini (May 20-June 20)
The new moon in Cancer and your second house of work and money sets up a six-month cycle that’s ripe for advancement, beginning July 5. But before you can speed ahead, Gemini, you need to get clear about your destination. Are you happy with your current career status? Where would you like to be a year from now? You don’t have to do anything rash (in fact, DON’T), but the clearer your roadmap, the more likely you’ll be to reach your goals with the fewest distractions and detours.
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Cancer (June 20-July 22)
The July 5 Cancer new moon marks your personal cosmic New Year. This is one of the most powerful days of 2024 to get a project off the ground—or turn over ANY kind of new leaf. Because your introspective sign functions best when you mull things over privately, take some time today to sit quietly and make a list of intentions. Seeds you plant today are powerhouses of potential, so focus on what you’d like to manifest by the corresponding full moon in Cancer six months from now.
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Leo (July 22-August 22)
Life could get a bit surreal on July 5, Leo, but adopt a “go with the flow” approach and see where it takes you. As the year’s only Cancer new moon lands in your twelfth house of mysticism, fantasy and healing, you could be lightning-struck by a brilliant notion or creative inspiration. To help you tune in, build some slack into your day and keep a notebook, sketchbook or recording app close at hand. If you’ve got some forgiving to do, or ask for, this is a perfect time as new moons bring fresh starts and Cancer is the most compassionate sign of all.
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Virgo (August 22-September 22)
You love your inner circle, Virgo. But if you’ve been hoping to widen your reach, the July 5 Cancer new moon in your eleventh house of social activity can point the way to a whole new scene. Of course, you have to do the legwork. People aren’t going to find you holed up in your cubicle or on your sofa. Screw up the courage to knock on the metaphoric door of a certain crowd or organization you’ve been eyeballing. Surrounding yourself with supportive allies makes everything easier—and usually a lot more fun!
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Libra (September 23-October 22)
No question you’ve got game, Libra—but can you walk your talk? The year’s only new moon in Cancer on July 5 lands with a drumroll in your ambitious tenth house, setting the stage for six months of professional growth. By early 2025, you could be heading for the C-suite—or be working from a black-sand beach. The catch? You need to actually have the skills and talents to earn this. Get the required training or experience now, then let the manifesting begin!
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Scorpio (October 22-November 21)
Freaking out about events that haven’t happened yet may make you feel like you’re in control, but being frozen with fear or anxiety about something that might not even happen sounds like the opposite of control to us, Scorpio! You can turn that apprehensive battleship around under the July 5 new moon in Cancer, which stokes your visionary, confident, adventurous ninth house. Embrace the spirit of spontaneity and practice being in the “now.”
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Sagittarius (November 21-December 21)
No more ugly sandals, please—no matter how blah you feel (or how ironically you don them). What your soul needs is a sexy makeover! You won’t need much coaxing on July 5 as the year’s only new moon in Cancer pokes your erotic eighth house and brings your Sag sizzle back. But your magnetism isn’t just superficial. Over the next six months, the period ruled by the new moon, you’ll kick off a new cycle of intimacy and take an important relationship to the next level. Single? You might not be by the time the New Year’s ball drops!
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Capricorn (December 21-January 19)
Buddy up, Capricorn. July 5 brings the only Cancer new moon of the year and fires up your seventh house of dynamic duos. You may believe you’re better working (or playing) on your own, but this lunar lift can bring a change of heart—and status! Cancer is the sentimentalist of the zodiac, and you might be feeling in the mood to team up. Whether in business or romance, you start looking at potential partners in a new light. Attached? Drop your steely guard and do something uncharacteristically demonstrative.
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Aquarius (January 19-February 18)
Career reinvention time! You’re the last person to march to the beat of someone else’s bongos, Water Bearer. And on July 5, as the only Cancer new moon of the year energizes your sixth house of work and service, you may seek to hit the refresh button on what you do from 9 to 5 (or noon to 8 or whatever). Tired of being lower on the totem pole than you’d like? Launch a venture and you’ll be the boss. If you bill on an hourly or per-diem basis, raise your rates and work smarter, not harder.
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Pisces (February 18-March 20)
Here’s a fashion tip from the year’s only Cancer new moon in your romantic fifth house: Wear your heart on your sleeve. Your mate or date can’t read your mind, Pisces (even if you can read theirs). Need to feel more fulfilled or loved? Put it out there! If someone can’t or won’t “go” there, isn’t it better to find out now? Whether your heart desires a ring or plans to move in together, share your feelings. You may be pleasantly surprised by the reaction.
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When is the next new moon?
The next new moon is on August 4, 2024, in Leo.
When is the next new moon and full moon in Cancer?
• The next new moon in Cancer is on June 25, 2025.
• The next full moon in Cancer on January 13, 2025.
Read even more about new moons
New moons reset the monthly lunar cycle. Astrologers treat these occurrences as ultra-powerful moments to set intentions, start fresh and begin projects anew. Learn more about new moons in astrology.
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