Cry It Out, Set Your Intentions, Glow Up — new moon in Cancer Is Here

Big feelings.

Family drama.

Relationship reflections.

Major childhood nostalgia.

These are some of the themes coming up with intensity with the new moon in Cancer. But why does it feel like a full moon rather than a new moon?

Mercury is in retrograde in Cancer from June 29 to July 23, 2026, amplifying not only Cancer season but also the new moon in Cancer on July 14, 2026. Mercury retrograde brings deep reflection. Memories and things from the past are resurfacing to process.

The upside is that this new moon in Cancer is more powerful and clarifying than ones in the past, because of Mercury retrograde in the same sign. What you may feel is a readiness to release what has come up for you over the last few weeks, to give yourself a fresh start.

It is the perfect opportunity to set new intentions and upgrades to your family life, relationships (especially the one you have with your mother and/or as a mother), how you can prioritize your personal life over work, healing childhood wounds, and making your home a safe haven.

Here’s how each sign is affected by this new moon in  Cancer. Read for your rising sign to understand which area of your life needs a reset and a restart. You can also pull up your free birth chart to see exactly where this new moon lands for you.

Aries

Aries, your personal life, home, family, relationships, and emotional health, has been a big focus. This new moon in Cancer is perfect for setting intentions about your emotional and mental wellbeing, and reaching out to friends and family for help. You don’t have to do things alone.

Taurus

Taurus, your internal operating system is getting upgraded! This new moon in Cancer is your opportunity to speak your truth and to realize that you can change your relationship to the past at any time. Don’t let it control you and determine your future.

Gemini

Gemini, listen to your body intelligence to understand intuitively if something is a yes or a no when it comes to work opportunities. Your intuition is especially great at identifying ways to generate income. This new moon in Cancer is perfect for you to set new financial goals and feel more confident in who you are and what you can offer to others.

Cancer

Cancer, the inner world is the focus with this new moon. You have big feelings already, and this Cancer season feels more emotional than usual. As someone who is always caring for others, this new moon in Cancer is great for you to practice asking for and receiving help.

Leo

Leo, your intuition is being activated, and you’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to be spiritual. This new moon in Cancer is the perfect opportunity for you to start sharing your intuitive gifts, or learning how to more deeply connect with your intuition.

Virgo

Virgo, dreaming bigger and connecting with community is a big theme with this new moon. This new moon in Cancer sparks inspiration around the communities and causes you want to help. It’s a great one to do future visioning: what do you see for yourself and others in the future?

Libra

Libra, how can you pause before you react or interpret a situation? Don’t let your emotions run the show and how you see yourself. Remember the facts too. This new moon in Cancer is great for setting intentions for career success and recognition.

Scorpio

Scorpio, your curiosity is sparked. There is something you want to deep dive into, or share your knowledge with others about. This new moon in Cancer is an opportunity for you to set intentions about sharing your writing or speaking on a stage about something you really care about.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius, you’re more powerful than you think. Things from the past are coming up for you to release. If you’re feeling triggered by something or someone, it means you’re ready to let it go. This new moon in Cancer is great for setting intentions for deep healing and empowerment.

Capricorn

Capricorn, relationship drama may be happening right now, but it means you’re learning a lot about yourself through the relationships in your life. What is being mirrored back to you? This new moon in Cancer is all about prioritizing your relationships and how to build healthier ones.

Aquarius

Aquarius, you intuitively know how people on a team feel, and so oftentimes people say you’re a great person to talk about work challenges and opportunities with. This new moon in Cancer is turning the focus back to how you can care for yourself. Instead of helping everyone else, how can you help yourself?

Pisces

Pisces, you’re in a dreamy state right now. This new moon in Cancer has you in a deep creative state. Set an intention about a creative project that wants to come to life, or just to have more fun. This is also a great moon to set intentions around dating.