Full Moon in Cancer: Tender, Loving, Self Care

Jan 13, 2025

What a deep, dreamy, compassionate Full Moon in Cancer we are all experiencing. It will occur January 13, 2025 at 2:26PM/PST at 23° Cancer.

Yes, its comes with the usual Full Moon feels:

🌕 Emotional fluctuations

🌕 Intense dreams

🌕 Headaches

🌕 Digestive upset

But let’s go beyond, as Cancer would do, the response in your body and ask ourselves what is the Full Moon teaching and releasing for me.

A Full Moon in Cancer brings additional intensity because the Moon is the ruling planet of Cancer. When they have an opportunity to get together in the sky the emotional fluctuations can turn towards emotional hurts that want to be acknowledged and if we’re ready, a release.

Both Neptune and Mars are influencing this Full Moon and they are softening the edges. Neptune is the dreamy planet of future possibilities. Mars is currently retrograde which can temper the emotional outburst or more outward responses of this Big Full Moon.

Cancer is a super sensitive sign, often overlooked because of their capacity to emote. But here is what you are missing with Cancer- they are more in touch with the emotional depth and capacity of themselves and those around them than any other sign. They apply this beautiful layered approach of care, compassion, and safety to almost everything they do and how they attend to you. From their career to their relationships and even their homes there is so much meaning in every step they take.

It is all fuelled by their heart.

When a Full Moon in Cancer comes to us, it illuminates our ability to stand up in our pain and keep our heart open. What that means is that Cancer can remain open to love and compassion no matter how sorrowful the experience- past or present.

If you have found yourself during this Full Moon revisiting old pains, wounds, and experiences that pull you of the present and into the past, is it time to face it, rewrite it, or release it.

Is it time to soften the edges of your pain?

To smile when you remember a loved one who is no longer here.

To forgive that hurt you’ve been carrying for too long.

To trust yourself to pursue your dream.

To allow the tears to come in place of the anger you’ve been holding.

Follow the path of Cancer and the light of the Moon into your emotional depth with loving care. The word for this Full Moon is tenderness. The word tenderness has more than one meaning- it is the physical softness and sensitivity, while also meaning emotional warmth and compassion.

I want to ask you a question:

When was the last time you were tender towards yourself?

Tender when that negative self talk comes up.

Tender when your physical body needs care.

Tender when revisiting a past experience that plagues you.

Tender when asking for forgiveness or giving it.

Tender when you have to make a hard decision.

Tender when a beautiful memory that may bring a touch of sorrow revisits you.

With this Full Moon release with tenderness and compassion anything that is holding you back from staying present here and now.

The horoscopes are written for the area of your life that needs tender care to release with compassion and renew with possibility.

Horoscopes

Aries

Take a tour of your home Aries. This Full Moon could be bringing your attention to all matters on the home front. From wanting to renovate or move, or examining who is in your home and how you are nurturing them.

Taurus

Your daily routine is under the Moon’s beams. Examine the mundane everyday to find the seeds of change. Have you become rigid in a routine that, on examination, no longer serves you?

Gemini

Your financial matters and how safe and secure they make your feel are under examination. What is your relationship to money and how much power have you given it. Where does that belief come from and does it feel stable and secure?

Cancer

The Moon is highlighting self-reflection, Cancer. Are you living the vision you had for and of yourself? It’s time to release anything that has been getting in the way of your authentic self-expression.

Leo

This Moon brings the biggest release for you Leo. Your need for compassion towards yourself and others is being illuminated. Have you been giving too much of yourself to others, so there’s no wisdom left for you to draw on?

Virgo

This Moon is illuminating your community, Virgo. Think about the people you spend the most time with. You may find its time for new community, a shift in your friendships, or a deep appreciation for you have. You’ll know who makes you feel your best.

Libra

Your career and professional pursuits are under the spotlight for this Full Moon. It’s time to examine, perhaps, rewrite what success looks like for you. Is there a new path or a promotion on the horizon?

Scorpio

We’re following the Full Moon’s light onto new horizons, Scorpio. You want a new experience, either in a new place, or through a new avenue of higher learning. You’re ready to pursue something that shifts your wisdom.

Sagittarius

Your habits, especially those that have developed from hurts, are under the spotlight. This can feel like a heavier Full Moon for you. It time to explore how deeply the experiences of your life have impacted you. It’s time to release.

Capricorn

You may have found your relationships are on your mind. You may be examining the ways your relationships give and receive. Don’t get stuck in the hurts or expectations, just ask yourself if there’s an opportunity for change.

Aquarius

Your health is under the Moons gaze, Aquarius. It’s time to examine how you have been taking care of yourself. Are your health and wellness routines harming or helping the way you want or desire to feel in your body.

Pisces

Your desire to be seen, to use your power, to find creative expression is being lit up by the Moon. The ways you dim your light or turn the volume down on your power will come to the surface. It’s time to examine the “why” behind it.

Full Moon in Cancer Ritual: Embracing Emotional Depth

This Full Moon in Cancer ritual focuses on emotional release, nurturing, and connecting with your inner self. Cancer, a water sign ruled by the Moon, invites deep emotional exploration and healing. Here’s a step-by-step guide for a "witchy" and soulful ritual incorporating candles and water.

Materials:

Three candles (white, blue, or silver for moon energy)
A bowl of water (representing Cancer's element)
Pen and paper (for intentions and release)
Essential oil (lavender or chamomile for soothing energy)
Incense or sage (for cleansing)
A small dish of sea salt (for purification)

Ritual Steps:

Preparation:
- Cleanse your space with incense or sage, focusing on creating a peaceful and sacred environment.
- Arrange your candles in a triangle formation with the bowl of water in the center.
Setting the Mood:
- Dim the lights or turn them off. Light the candles, starting with the one at the top of the triangle, symbolizing the Moon’s illumination.
- Add a few drops of essential oil to the bowl of water, stirring gently to infuse it with soothing energy.
Grounding and Centering:
- Sit comfortably, take a few deep breaths, and visualize roots extending from your body into the Earth, grounding you.
- Feel the gentle pull of the Moon above, balancing your energy between Earth and sky.
Intention Setting:
- Take the pen and paper, and write down any emotional burdens, fears, or patterns you wish to release. Reflect on what no longer serves your emotional well-being.
- Hold the paper to your heart, imbuing it with your intention for release and healing.
Water Ritual:
- Gently dip your fingers into the bowl of water and sprinkle it lightly around you, imagining it washing away old energies.
- Submerge the written paper into the water, letting the emotions symbolically dissolve and release.
Candle Meditation:
- Focus on the flame of the top candle. Visualize the light illuminating your emotional world, bringing clarity and comfort.
- Imagine the light filling your heart space, softening any emotional tension, and nurturing your inner self.
Affirmations:
- Speak aloud or silently affirmations such as:
  - "I honor my emotions and the wisdom they bring."
  - "I release what no longer serves my highest good."
  - "I embrace the nurturing power within me."
Closing the Ritual:
- Thank the Moon, the element of water, and your inner self for this moment of connection and healing.
- Extinguish the candles, starting with the one at the top, symbolizing the completion of the ritual.
- Dispose of the water by pouring it into the earth or a plant, symbolizing release and renewal.
Aftercare:
- Spend some quiet time journaling any insights or emotions that arose during the ritual.
- Enjoy a warm bath or shower, continuing the theme of water, to further cleanse and relax your body and spirit.

This ritual taps into the nurturing and introspective energy of Cancer, helping you embrace your emotions and find solace in the Moon’s gentle light.