Cancer 22 June – 22 July

This week, your sensitive Cancerian radar is working overtime, and with the Moon, your ruler, kicking things off in your sign on Sunday at its Last Quarter phase, you're being asked to release emotional baggage that isn't yours to carry. You're a natural empath, sweet Crab, but with Mercury and Venus both retrograde in Scorpio, lurking in your fifth house of self-expression and joy, you might be absorbing intensity from others without even realising it. Early in the week, Mars in Leo opposing Pluto in Aquarius highlights a power dynamic that feels a bit like a tug-of-war, particularly around shared resources or intimate connections. You might feel a strong urge to protect your emotional energy, but the real power move here is to discern what belongs to you and what’s just a reflection of someone else's drama.

Around Wednesday, as the Moon shifts into Leo and then Libra, your focus moves towards your home and foundations. The Sun in Libra, opposing Saturn retrograde in Aries, suggests you're feeling the weight of certain responsibilities, perhaps related to family or long-standing commitments. It's time to speak up, Cancer. Your protective instincts are strong, but retreating into your shell isn't going to resolve anything. This isn't about confrontation, but about clear communication, especially when it comes to setting boundaries. You might discover that a conversation you've been dreading actually clears the air more than you expected, especially with Mercury and Venus retrograde in Scorpio digging up old patterns in your love life or creative pursuits. Revisit those unspoken feelings.

By the weekend, as the Moon moves into Libra for a New Moon, sitting in opposition to Saturn, you're being given a fresh start in your domestic sphere. This New Moon asks you to establish new agreements or realign with your true feelings about your living situation or family dynamics. Venus squaring Mars exactly on Saturday reveals a tension point: perhaps a desire for comfort clashing with an urge for more passion or creative output. The 'tea' here is that you've been putting others' needs before your own, and now the universe is nudging you to centre your desires. It's not selfish; it’s self-preservation. Speak your truth, especially concerning your need for emotional security and joy. Your home and heart will thank you for it.