The New Moon in Cancer occurs at 2: 41 p.m. P.S.T. on Sunday, July 11, 2010. The Moon in Cancer is considered a “Cardinal” water sign, meaning that the energy of this lunation is innovative, energetic, emotional and changeable. The is also a Solar Eclipse on this day. The Moon is related to the sign of Cancer and we are under the influence of the astrological sign of Cancer until July 21st. With both the Sun and the Moon being in the sign of Cancer, look for emotions to escalate, both good and bad.
There will be challenges you will have to navigate in order to move ahead. Progress is difficult and some may want to give up. Slow, steady movement forward will be the strategy to advance. Consider the movement of the crab, who is the natural zodiacal animal symbol of Cancer. It never moves in a straight line, but zig-zags its way across the beach, sometimes retreating becfore moving forward in a protective manner.
New Moon candle spells are cast for bringing in money, love, peace, blessings and success. The energy of New Moon candle spells in Cancer will involve the home and hearth, family, employment and security. Your basic needs and necessities are ofthe highest importance right now. Be protective and guard your defenses at this time.
Candles burned for those born under the sign of Cancer are the color pink and can be anointed with Moon Oil or an oil infused with the herbs of Ginger, Anise, Camphor, White Rose, Queen Elizabeth Root and the woods of Holly and Rowan.
The next Full Moon will occur on July 25, 2010.