now more than ever we have to learn safety is a universal need
cancer season forecast
weeeeeee! Cancer season is here (at 10:42 PM ET on June 20). Today is the summer solstice. The longest day of the year and a reminder we are 1/4 of the way through the astrological year. I feel like I’ve been getting a head start on cancer season lately. Spending more time at home with my man and our fur babies. Taking long naps, snuggled up in my favorite spots. Taking care of myself emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Everything in the next four weeks will remind us we need more of.
I know many cancerian types don’t love being associated with “the mom” of the zodiac
But I don’t define the stars, I interpret them. Cancer rules the home, family, emotions, caretaking, and your relationship with your mother. Keeping on the topic of psychology, the first great trauma was being ripped from our mother’s womb, and we spend the rest of our lives trying to find a place as safe as that time in our lives. During cancer season, it’s easier to put more effort into finding those places, and with effort, you’ll more often than not be rewarded.
safety seems like a luxury these days.
it’s like people have forgotten that to be safe is one of the most foundational levels of what we humans need to function (Maslow ate down with that one). Either that, or some believe that their safety has to come at the cost of someone else’s. idk about you, but I am tired of living in individualistic societies. We are in cancer season, and with the support of Jupiter, now more than ever, we have to learn that safety is a universal need.
at its best cancer szn is
a return to the basics. You slow down and don’t rush yourself, this is watery energy. Go with the flow. You listen to your emotions more and act based on what you need. You have a greater understanding of what you really need. Your boss may need you to work on the weekends, but do you need to? Trends may tell you you need a labubu, but do you really need a wanna be Tamagotchi gremlin?
Cancer season is when you (should) be nicer to yourself, feeling less guilty for indulging in something that feels like a hug for your soul. and by sharing this kindness with others. Jupiter in Cancer is helping expand how we care for ourselves, and you can prioritize what you need. and realize what you need isn’t necessarily what someone else needs, and you’ll be okay with it. 2025, two things can exist at the same time.
Empathy reigns supreme. Judgment goes out the window, and you’ll see yourself reflected in everyone you see (thank you, Jupiter in Cancer!). You’ll be more generous and giving, treating more people like family.
Forgiveness comes naturally, and our urge to protect those we love is always there. Family tension eases. Generational trauma is addressed, and cycles are attempted to be broken. Boundaries become clearer.
You’ll feel more creative (sun in Cancer + Venus in Taurus). We all have a little artist in us waiting to jump out. You’ll shamelessly express how you feel through healthy outlets (like song, dance, food, or decorations).
at its worst cancer szn is
Emotionally volatile. people won’t be able to keep up with the sensitive emotional shifts and that peak and valley from day to day, even hour to hour, or minute to minute. There may be a struggle to articulate what you are feeling. Internalizing feelings leads to conflict.
Uneasy. Trust waivers. Family drama is heightened, and it’s difficult to let go of the past. Maladaptive nostalgia creeps in, crashing out and lashing out. Boundaries become blurry and disrespected.
It is manipulative and messy. People could confuse wants and needs. Emotions become weaponized (especially when the sun in Cancer squares Neptune in Aries at the beginning of the month). People may take advantage of kindness. Taking accountability is replaced with projecting.
Vengeful. holding grudges over everything (regardless of how much it affects you in the now). The past looms over you like a storm at the beach. going tit for tat, people wanting to get even (which only causes more issues).
it’s important to take action in ways that align what you are feeling
but be respectful of other people’s emotions. Put yourself in someone else’s shoes before taking a step further. Take a deep breath and move with the intention of respecting yourself and others. If someone is acting a fool, call them out, but don’t stoop to their level. Restate your boundaries without getting vindictive.
oh the solstice’s energy is juicy.
like really juicy. James and the Giant Peach is kind of juicy. The first 1/4 of the year (from spring equinox to summer solstice) is when you are supposed to start things (reflecting the Aries energy of the equinox). The summer solstice is when you look back at what you started and decide which ones you need to nurture so you can have enough of what you need to get you through the coming winter.
big bold emotions are here to stay
The Sun + Jupiter conjunction is the perfect energy for taking a leap of faith and manifesting over the next few months. Jupiter expands and brings us lots of luck & good fortune. However, you can’t just thrust yourself into every open door presented to you and expect that they’ll all have your hopes and dreams waiting in them on a silver platter. You’ve gotta be intentional about how you jump, trust your gut, and put in the work. Cancer is cardinal energy, so expect to hustle a little.
that being said, there’s a lot of stability coming
The collective (represented by the moon in mundane astrology) feels a need for stability and is very firm in what is valued. We recognize that our values and what we each need individually aren’t quite so different from what other people need, want, and value. With the sun and moon in a favorable aspect, I expect we will see more people coming together under a common cause.
more people will be taking on the role of being a provider
The moon in Taurus + the sun in Aries are doing a lot of the heavy lifting (it's essential to look at the moon during Cancer season transits). Taurus moons (you know who you are) can tend to neglect the support of others so as not to worry them. The sun in Cancer needs to baby everyone sometimes (or be babied). Be careful about not letting the weight of the world rest on your shoulders, and knowing when to stop pouring your cup into someone who is
there will definitely be some growing pains
With the moon square Pluto. You may want to hide what you’re feeling, but push against that urge, expect emotional confrontations to reveal the truth of how you and others really feel about each other. There definitely will be emotional volatility with an aspect like this, but Taurus + Aquarius is safety for the community & the moon + Pluto is emotional transformation. Don’t resist any glaring issues with your emotional maturity and how it is affecting your ability to create safety in your community
saturn wants you to put in the work, but neptune forgot to tell you the assignment
Saturn in Aries wants you to forge your own path and fearlessly go after your goals. Saturn wants you to put in the work. Neptune in Aries redefines who you are and forces you to question your purpose. Neptune wants you to trust your intuition. As established, the sun + Jupiter in Cancer wants you to empathize more and let emotions aid your journey. Together, this feels like your desire to help others, or your sensitivities are getting in the way of your journey for autonomy and self-actualization. Spoiler alert: they aren’t! Embrace them because they are your truth!
activities for cancer season
introspective
Reflect on the maternal energy in you
Many different mother archetypes, the helicopter mom, the pageant mom, the absent mother, the momma bear
Which do you embrace in your life? when you are faced with the opportunity to take care of something how do you react?
Go to therapy — generally, I would recommend this all year long
Explore new ways of self-care — art therapy? Group therapy, natural substances (be careful of self-medicating)? Exercise? meditation? What do you feel drawn to right now?
Spend time reflecting on what your emotional reactivity looks like
at home
Talk about what family means to you
Cook your favorite meals
Redecorate — particularly explore where your sanctuary within your home is
Confront aggression or misunderstandings between family members
at work
Take time off to relax (a lot of European countries got it right by taking the summers off)
Don’t bring your work home
in relationships
Ask questions
Be honest when someone’s actions hurt you
Offer forgiveness
Reevaluate boundaries
over the next four weeks
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june 20
☉ Summer Solstice/Cancer season starts
june 24
☉ Sun conjunct ♃ Jupiter 2º Cancer
luckiest day of the year. great day for manifesting. who do you wish to grow into?
june 25
☽ Cancer New Moon 4º Cancer
luckiest new moon of the year. another great day for manifesting. what do you want to nurture right now?
june 26
☿ Mercury enters Leo
mercury will station retrograde in leo later in cancer season. communication becomes bolder and more performative. the mind focuses on self expression.
july 4
♀︎ Venus conjunct ♅ Uranus 29º Taurus
shifting what you value. dramatic and unexpected changes to finances and in relationships. ah-ha moments
♀︎ Venus enters Gemini
love and creativity becomes more social. social media relationships popping up. collaboration. joy in learning.
♆ Neptune stations retrograde 2º Aries
reflecting on changes since march 30 in the realm of your dreams, spirituality, sovereignty, and self
july 7
♅ Uranus enters Gemini
rebellious ideas. new ways of communicating. technological advances. rapid decision making (almost a bit too rapid).
july 10
☽ Full Moon 18º Capricorn
balancing act between the capricorn & cancer energy within us. work life balance. being responsible for your emotions. realizing how you need to be supported.
july 13
♄ Saturn stations retrograde 1º Aries
reflecting on the work you’ve done and coming up with a game plan to refine. are you rising to the challenges set out in front of you?
july 18
☿ Mercury stations retrograde 15º Leo
you know the drill. communication mishaps. reflecting on your daily life. patience is a virtue. don’t respond to your shitty ex.
i have hope that cancer season is
going to lean more towards the best expression of cancerian energy vs the less ideal expression of it. There are always highs and lows in life, and astrology can help navigate how to prep for them. If you need more personalized support, navigate your highs and lows, my books are open for new & returning clients <3 I’d be honored to dive into your chart with you.
Until then, lots of love. Stay safe out there.
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