How are you? I hope you had a peaceful Dark and New Moon period.
The New Moon in Cancer presents a perfect opportunity to be still. Take a deep breath and allow yourself to recharge your batteries. Cancer is a sign of nurture and reflection.
During the New Moon phase, our energy is more inward focused, we make deeper contact with our inner world and emotions and this is now enhanced by the sensitive sign of Cancer. Chances are that you now have a greater need for safety and harmony and the warmth and security of family and relatives.
Cancer is ruled by the crab who is compassionate and nurturing, but also fearlessly loyal and protective. The hard outer shell represents the ability to protect itself and loved ones. The soft interior represents the sensitive, loving heart that the crab is often motivated by. And Cancer is all about the home which very conveniently it carries on it’s back, so it is always safe and secure. So this New Moon it is good to ponder questions around safety, nurturing and (self)care.
For this reading I used the newest deck by Ana Tourian, The Tarot of the Abyss and wow, again this deck clicked with me so well, it reads like a dream for me as the language is very clear to me and I also find her work esthetically pleasing. My all time favorite oracle deck is still her Oracle of Echoes, though I don’t use oracle cards very often, this one does always give me very powerful readings.
I did this New Moon in Cancer tarot reading for myself yesterday and it was very insightful.
I used this spread by aceofstarstarot.com
How is my sense of survival? Do I feel safe? What am I afraid of? – Two Sword cards; the Eight and the King and this shows me that my sense of safety is situated in the mind, in reason and logic, but also in wisdom and intuition. I try to feel safe by understanding the world, by trying to rationalize events (how is that even possible in the clown world we live in now?!). Eight of Swords shows me that perception is important in my sense of safety and that I have the power to change my perspective and to step out of any situation that is making me feel scared, trapped and powerless. I have the power, ‘just’ step out of these, often self-imposed, limitations. Change my way of thinking and my life changes, I know this so this is gently reminder to zoom out and no longer invest energy in this crazy situation by trying to ‘solve’ it with my mind. The King helps with that as he carries the Sword of Truth and is confident and courageous. So I need to stick by my truth, my deep knowing, take back my own authority, my sovereignty. The truth will set me free.
What in my life should I nurture now? Where should I turn my loving attention? – Two 6’s which represents adaptation, moving past the point where one is adapting and dealing with tension. More space for comfort is created. Six represents harmony, problem solving, cooperation and communication. Here Six of Pentacles shows the need to balance giving and receiving and to focus on where I can show genuine care and concern, where can I be of service and also where can I ask for help and the Six of Swords shows me that I can be of service is by rising above the wild waters and move on, start taking the steps needed. Focus on progression and transition and also here change my frame of mind, get out of my rut and start making a difference.
Where will I find comfort during this moon cycle? What will give me strength? – The Ace of Cups asks me to open up to my feelings and let my heart by heard, let down my heart-wall and invest in me-time, this will help me reconnect to my inner strengt and power. The Empress shows me that I find this safe place to open myself in nature and through creativity. So yes I spent most of my days outside in nature and also making art (working on my tarot deck).
Thank you so much for visiting and a very happy new Lunar month!
