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New Moon in Cancer Season: A great reminder to celebrate family during Summer 2021

By Heather FalsettiPublished 3 years ago 4 min read
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The perfect astrology sign for summer, Moon ruled Cancerians represent love for family, heritage, and home. The feminine aspect of the Moon gives Cancer nurturing, reflective and intuitive natures. The adaptive and fluid water element for Cancer is the second heaviest element. There are three signs with the water element so Cancer is joined by signs Pisces and Scorpio.

The constellation for Cancer is supposed to represent the giant crab that attacked Hercules, sent by the jealous goddess Hera, as penance for killing his family. It is the faintest of the 13 constellations that make up the astrological Zodiac Wheel, and was first catalogued by the great Greek astronomer/astrologer Ptolemy in the 2nd century. The crab constellation is visible using a telescope in the Northern Hemisphere during the early spring and during the fall it can be seen in the Southern Hemisphere. It resembles a faint upside-down Y and is too faint for binoculars or the naked eye.

Cancer is Latin for 'the crab' and just like the crab, Cancerians don't like to call too much attention to themselves. When threatened they will pull whatever plants or animals that are around them on top of themselves so they can blend in with their environment. Naturally, the personality of the Cancerian can be self-protective and resist change. People born under this sign tend to blend into their environment during times of hostility. When hurt, the sensitive Cancerian will often retreat into themselves like a wounded child looking for it's inner mother.

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Cancer New Moon

Every new moon phase is a time of quiet introversion so we can gain clarity, become our best selves, shed the old, plan the new, and to spiritually check-in with ourselves. During Cancer New Moon, it is best to spiritually reflect on bettering ties with our family, roots and home. Water signs are considered to be especially fertile signs and the energy from a Cancer New Moon can be especially creative!

Every new moon phase is also the time to purify our skin with a product like The Body Shop's Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Mask which specifically removes polluting impurities. Never forget to moisturize and protect your skin from the harsh elements. Sensitive skin may enjoy Aloe Soothing Day Cream or the Oils of Life Sleeping Cream. A great face-saver to help prevent facial skin dehydration, reduce the appearance of oily skin and is also an awesome mood lifter is the Mint Mattifying Face Mist. There are actually several face-saving, scented face mists from The Body Shop and you can even spray your pillow at night to help have a restful sleep!

Just like before the Scorpio Full Moon during the waxing moon phase in the sign of Cancer, absorbing moisture is important as the moon grows bigger. A waning moon phase (when the moon grows smaller) is about removing impurities and protecting skin from moisture loss.

From picnics, barbeques, bonfires, or even solo outdoor trips, this is a great way to connect with friends, loved ones, or re-connect with the self. Using New Moon energy in the middle of summer to set intentions for sharing and connection will honor the warm family-oriented Cancerian energy during this time. Aquarius Full Moon is on July 24th and then Sun ruled Leo runs the new moon energy in the beginning of August. Aquarius is the water-bearer who gives life giving water to all the other signs and also has the changeable energy of the air element.

During the month of June we had a day the marks the highest rise of the sun in our sky. It is the beginning of a new phase of the night growing longer and our days growing shorter. This is our Summer Solstice every year. By tradition, the Holly King of the Winter defeats the God of the Forest and the waxing moon year, Oak King.

Summer Solstice 2021 fell smack-dab between the two poweful Sagittarius Full Supermoons we had, and then directly after one of our best solar eclipses! We have another Solar Eclipse on December 4 2021 but it's not viewable unless you live in Antarctica. On November 18-19 2021 we'll have a partial Lunar Eclipse.

The Summer Solstice is traditionally celebrated with a fire festival to worship the masculine power of the Sun which gives us all life. We can make our own traditions or use the ones past for a nice guide. The Celtics honored the Oak King by making a headdress from Oak leaves and branches or placed them on an altar to exalt the power of the sun to symbolize the waning of light.

Wearing yellows, golds, and oranges to draw in the solar energy symbolize fire and this can be spiritually cleansing. The warm intensity of the sun can be meditated under to energize and gain a deep connection with nature. Who doesn't enjoy planning a relaxing summer vacation to lay on the beach?

Let's have a beautiful and relaxing celestial Summer 2021!

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Heather Falsetti

Independent Consultant for The Body Shop At Home USA and blogger about Astrology and Skincare

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