Cancer 22 June – 22 July

With the Moon sitting right at 2° Cancer today, your emotional radar is pinging louder than usual, meaning you're acutely feeling everything. This Last Quarter Moon phase is all about emotional release, and for you, dear Cancer, it’s a powerful call to clear out old emotional clutter from your inner world. You might be absorbing more than your fair share of other people's vibes, especially with Mercury at 3° Scorpio and Venus at 8° Scorpio in your sector of creativity and joy. You're feeling deeply, but are you speaking up?

That's the tea, actually. Your ruling planet, the Moon, makes a smooth trine to Mercury, offering a chance for heartfelt communication. However, Mercury’s exact square to Pluto at 3° Aquarius (retrograde, no less!) and Mars at 2° Leo, means there’s a real tension brewing under the surface. You might be sensing some power dynamics or hidden truths that feel unsettling, particularly around your sense of self-worth and how you assert yourself. This could feel like a push-pull between wanting to protect your peace and needing to address something head-on. Don’t let your natural Cardinal Water inclination to retreat override your need to set boundaries.

It's time to be honest about that gut feeling you’ve been trying to ignore, Cancer. Mars in Leo, along with Jupiter, means your confidence is craving expression, but with Mars exactly opposing Pluto and squaring Mercury, there's a strong likelihood you're holding back from an important conversation. Maybe it's about a household dynamic, a family expectation, or even a professional boundary. With the Sun at 9° Libra directly opposing retrograde Saturn at 11° Aries, you might be feeling the weight of responsibility or criticism, leading you to pull back into your shell.

Today is about finding your voice amidst the emotional currents. Your instincts are sharp, and while you might feel a natural urge to nurture and protect, remember to extend that same care to your own needs. Speaking your truth, even if it feels a bit vulnerable, will ultimately clear the air and allow you to move forward without carrying someone else’s emotional baggage.