July 20, 2020 — The New Moon arrives on July 20, at 10:32am Pacific Time, in the sign of watery, emotional Cancer. Symbolized by the Crab, Cancer is one of the most sensitive signs, always working to feel secure, protected, and cared for. Falling opposite to stern Saturn, this Moon is testing us—making sure that we have solid footing as we establish fresh starts for the longterm future. We can apply Saturn’s thoroughness and integrity to ensure that we are seeing ourselves honestly, owning our mistakes, and becoming clearer on what we want to build into the future.

Luckily, this New Moon is forming a harmonious angle to Neptune, helping us tap into our intuition, forgive ourselves and others, and find our flow. This is possible once we set healthy boundaries, creating enough safety to open our hearts, in our relationships and the world. Acknowledgement and rectification are essential—which are Saturn’s key lessons. Working with the watery Moon, the stern teacher is helping us strike a balance between gentleness and discipline, accountability and forgiveness.

Falling in nostalgic Cancer, this New Moon is also offering us the chance to integrate difficult memories and traumas. From this place of personal healing, we can work together to create a new shared reality that is more compassionate, nurturing, and oriented toward human connection.

Enlightened society is possible—one where we prioritize family, mutual care, and nurturing over empty achievement, where we sit on solid foundations of healing and emotional awareness. The Crab is leading us into kinder waters where eventually, more of us can feel safe enough to emerge from our shells and reveal our deep magic and tender hearts. 

In the meantime, we might ask ourselves:

What do we need to establish in order to feel safe—in ourselves, our relationships, our homes, and the world? What practices of self-care will support our expansion?

We’re preparing our nests and healing internally so we can engage with the world, offering our care and protection, as we join forces to turn the tides.

On this Cancer New Moon, may we create safety inside of ourselves—a sense of home that lives within us, no matter where we go. May we work to heal the pain of our past, then join together to build a more stable and loving world.

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