At the start of sweet summertime, when the sun is moving through sentimental, nurturing Cancer, your time and attention can’t help but be pulled toward home and family matters more than usual. Think: more family vacations and reunions, backyard BBQs with your nearest and dearest and cozy nights in. Your perspective could be colored even more by your moods, and you may be feeling more tender, sensitive and intuitive. As the Cancer new moon rolls in, this emotional, family-oriented energy is sure to be heightened.
Falling on Wednesday, June 25 at 6:32 a.m. ET/3:32 a.m. PT, the new moon in Cancer is ruled by the moon itself, which, in astrology, oversees instincts, emotions and how we nurture and want to be nurtured. In turn, this is a new moon that invites you to care for your familial relationships, honor your emotional responses and make moves that will amplify your sense of security. This is a lunar event that you can harness to build or bolster the tranquil, home life and inner peace you’ve been craving. Here, all you need to know about this heartfelt moment so you can make the most of it, based on your zodiac sign.
What is a new moon?
The new moon occurs once — and occasionally, twice — a month when the moon and the sun meet at the same point in the zodiac (for example, this month, they will meet at 4 degrees of Cancer). Given the two luminaries’ proximity, the sun’s buoyant light doesn’t reflect off of the moon at all, and from our point of view on Earth, the moon’s form is concealed. For that reason, you can think of a new moon as a blank canvas upon which you can detail your vision for the future. And you can take advantage of new moon energy by getting clear on and setting those goals for four days before and after the event occurs.
In astrology, the moon helps to inform your emotions, intuition and nurturing style as well as how you want to be nurtured. When it’s new, you could feel an amplified sense of possibility, anticipation and emotional self-awareness. New moons also present a chance to plant seeds that you can watch grow over the following two weeks (up until the next full moon, which, this time, falls in Capricorn on Thursday, July 10 at 4:37 p.m. ET/1:37 p.m. PT) and the following six months (when we’ll experience the corresponding full moon on January 3, 2026).
What is the new moon in Cancer?
Every month — and sometimes twice a month — a new moon invites you to envision a specific intention you want to manifest. Because June’s new moon falls in security-seeking, giving and warm-hearted water sign Cancer, symbolized by the Crab, this lunar event is wired to encourage acknowledgment, exploration and understanding of your heart’s needs and desires. Intentions set now may be very much tied to your home life, family, sense of security and emotional well-being.
It also bears noting that Cancer is one of the cardinal signs, known for being imaginative visionaries and initiative-takers. While they excel at coming up with thrilling, big-picture plans, they might struggle a bit with follow-through. Still, the cardinal energy of this new moon makes it one of the best for honing in on a bold goal. And with Jupiter, the planet of expansion, luck and personal growth joining up with the new moon in Cancer now, too, your optimism, enthusiasm and impulse to pursue an even more ambitious aspiration take flight.
The 2025 Cancer new moon is one of the luckiest of the year.
Back on June 9, Jupiter, the planet of abundance, moved into Cancer, where it’ll remain for about a year, linking a surge of luck to Crab-themed experiences, such as caregiving, bolstering your emotional self-awareness, tending to your home life and fostering deeper bonds with family. Now, as the new moon joins forces with Jupiter in Cancer, it’s possible to feel especially empowered and positive when setting intentions related to the water sign’s terrain. Whether you’re hoping to move, resolve an ongoing emotional issue with a loved one, pursue a new source of income or take a relationship to the next level, the moon’s conjunct to Jupiter makes it possible to dream up — and fully own — a big, potentially even adventurous game plan.
You can make the most of the 2025 Cancer new moon by letting your emotions fuel your inner drive.
The new moon also forms a friendly sextile to go-getter Mars, currently moving through mutable earth sign Virgo, known for being serviceable, detail-oriented and excelling at communication. Cancer and Virgo have much in common, including a desire to be of service and to care for their nearest and dearest, so that might very well be a theme that comes up in the days around this lunar event. At the same time, the moon’s connection to Mars acts as an invitation to power up and tap into your inner passion, drive and courage. This empowering energy reminds you that you have exactly what it takes to make even your seemingly wildest dreams a reality.
Here, how the 2025 Cancer new moon will affect you based on your sign. (Be sure to read both your sun and your rising sign if you know it. If you don’t, you can find it in your birth chart or by using this CafeAstrology calculator.)
Aries
Your relationships with family members, your sense of security and the home life you want to create for yourself are all front and center now, and this new moon only serves to make that even more obvious, as it falls in your home zone. Get clear on a goal tied to your actual physical home, emotional terrain you’ve been navigating alongside loved ones or your inner peace, and then think about how you can take steps daily to turn that vision into your everyday reality. Hitting your goal feels more practical, thanks to the moon’s friendly angle to your ruling planet, go-getter Mars in your daily routine sector.
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Taurus
As the moon joins up with the sun in your communication zone, you have a blank slate for setting a powerful intention tied to your social life and learning experiences. You might want to nurture your bonds with friends, colleagues or fellow members of a community you’re a part of, and this could be a brilliant moment to plan a get-together or brainstorm. Or if you’ve been itching to hone a new skill set, think about signing up for a workshop now. Because the moon forms a positive angle to dynamic Mars in your self-expression zone, talking through your aspirations and maybe even exploring them through an artistic outlet makes them even more attainable.
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Gemini
This new moon activates your money sector, encouraging you to consider and potentially begin to pursue a different avenue for earning, saving and investing. If you’ve been debating throwing your hat in the ring for a new work opportunity or wanting to reach out to an old colleague to discuss new ways to collaborate, you have the energy of this lunar event on your side. You may also do well to reflect on both your values and your self-worth. Be sure you’re being compensated for what you deserve for bringing your skills to the table on the job — and confirm that your moneymaking game plans align with what’s most important to you in your heart of hearts.
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Cancer
Welcome to your new moon, Cancer! This is your annual opportunity to clarify what you want your future to look like, then take even one unapologetically daring step in that direction. Your confidence and optimism are at a new high, and that alone will propel you toward a successful result. But with the moon forming a friendly angle to go-getter Mars in your communication zone, you could find that harnessing any desire to learn, pick up new skills, express yourself more openly — especially with friends, siblings or colleagues — also supports your mission to achieve a big picture goal.
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Leo
With the new moon joining the vitality-boosting sun, your ruler, in your spirituality zone, you could be feeling like slowing down and prioritizing self-care over stepping out into the world. You could feel like you’ve been giving a lot of your energy to others lately, and it’s time for a recharge and reset. Meditate on what you can be doing on a regular basis going forward to care even more for your mental and spiritual wellbeing — which, in turn, will do wonders for your physical health, too. Then, make a commitment to whatever practice most resonates with you. You’ll realize that you’re feeling the positive effects sooner than you think.
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Virgo
You’ve been itching to nurture your platonic bonds, perhaps by spending more time with your existing social circle or seeking out a community you’d like to be a part of. Now, because the new moon joins the sun and Jupiter in your networking and friendship sector, you have a green light to make impressive strides in this part of your life. Feeling fired up to bring your skills to a team effort or to make friends outside of your go-to group? It’s time to go for it. And don’t be surprised if you experience a surge of passionate, go-getter energy that propels you down whatever path you’re envisioning for yourself, given that the moon links up with dynamic Mars in your sign.
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Libra
As the new moon pairs up with the confident sun in your career sector, you’ll enjoy your special annual opportunity to plant seeds that could benefit your professional path. Key into a specific way in which you’d most like to make your mark. You can then nurture your sense of authority and even make an applause-worthy impression on higher-ups. With the moon forming a friendly angle to dynamic Mars in your spirituality zone, this lunar event also empowers you to connect with your intuition and instincts to fuel your courage and confidence as you take your next steps.
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Scorpio
With the new moon in your adventure and higher learning zone, your restlessness could reach a fever pitch, nudging you to broaden your horizons in a notable way. Perhaps you’re prepared to take a leap of faith to move beyond a personal or professional relationship that’s no longer working for you, or you’re on the precipice of a vibrant new chapter of travel or exploration alongside your nearest and dearest. Either way, with the moon connecting to bold Mars in your wishes zone, reflecting on long-term dreams can inform how to best address your wanderlust — and make the most of it, too!
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Sagittarius
This new moon falls in your intimacy and joint resources sector, inviting you to set a powerful goal tied to feeling even more secure and comfortable within your closest bond. Though you’re already often unfiltered, you could be prepared to wear your heart on your sleeve in a way that’s more vulnerable than ever, and in turn, you’ll find you’re more connected to a significant other or someone special. You can more boldly voice your physical and emotional desires, which lays the groundwork for a more satisfying sex life. And if you’re inspired, you could benefit from even more diligently pursuing a financial goal you share with a loved one.
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Capricorn
You can launch a whole new era within an existing one-on-one relationship or connect with someone new and exciting, because the new moon is in your partnership zone. Make a point to talk through ongoing emotional issues with a significant other or dear friend and brainstorm with a close colleague or business partner. You’ll find you can more readily find common ground and set a positive, productive tone that serves your relationship now and moving forward. And with the moon forming a friendly sextile to go-getter Mars in your adventure and higher learning sector, getting out of your comfort zone along with someone special can set off major fireworks.
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Aquarius
Because the new moon is in your daily routine and wellness sector, you can readily adopt a healthy new habit, try a mind-body practice you’ve been musing about or begin to go about your everyday hustle in a different, more streamlined and productive way. You have the power to tap into your emotions to pinpoint moves that will bolster your vitality. For instance, if you’ve been feeling stretched too thin and even resentful about what’s on your plate, it could be time to find more room in your busy schedule for even brief time-outs, which can lead to even more productivity in the long-run.
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Pisces
Thanks to the new moon falling in your self-expression and romance sector, you’ll be urged to tune into your heart. And with Mars in your partnership zone, you could be fired up to make your most passionate desires known within one-on-one relationships. In general, you’ll want to incorporate more fun, magic, spontaneity, creativity and playfulness into your life. Book that summer vacation with your significant other or other loved ones, flirtatiously banter over text with someone special or start that creative project. You’ll find that it could lead to a surge of buoyancy, joy and fulfillment in your everyday life.
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