Cancer 22 June – 22 July

That New Moon in Scorpio today, settling in at 25°36' right alongside your ruling Moon, is pulling you deep into your feelings, Cancer. With Mercury also retrograde in Scorpio at 6°19', expect your intuition to be dialled right up, perhaps even a little *too* much. You’re typically so good at picking up on subtle cues, but with Mars and Jupiter both in Leo, specifically Mars at 23°1' and Jupiter at 25°19', there’s a real push-pull happening. Your protective instincts are buzzing, almost like an internal alarm.

You might find yourself absorbing the moods of those around you, a classic Water sign trait, making you want to retreat into your shell. But here’s the tea, sweet Crab: that exact Moon Square Jupiter aspect could mean you’re mistaking someone else’s overblown enthusiasm or a dramatic flair (hello, Leo energy!) for a genuine threat. And with the Moon also squaring Mars, there’s a real risk of you internalising that tension, rather than expressing what you actually need.

Today, your emotional radar is working overtime, but it’s crucial to discern what's yours and what you're picking up from others. Venus retrograde in Libra at 23°12' is sextile to both Mars and Jupiter, offering a subtle opportunity for harmonious communication if you can just find your voice. Don't let that gut feeling you’re trying to ignore be just another excuse to shy away from a necessary conversation, particularly around home or family matters. It’s a Cardinal water sign’s strength to initiate emotional truths, not just respond to them.

Instead of retreating, Cancer, use that potent Scorpio energy to really understand the *why* behind your feelings. Pluto in Aquarius at 3°13' trining Uranus in Gemini at 4°20' suggests a radical shift in your perspective is possible if you allow yourself to look beyond the surface. Your deep care for others is a superpower, but today, direct some of that nurturing energy inwards. Speak your truth, even if it feels a little wobbly at first. You’ll feel much better for it.