New Moon @ 28 degrees tropical Cancer 27’

July 20, 2020

10:34 AM PDT

1:34 PM EDT

July's New Moon in tropical Cancer is the first lunation beyond the recent triple eclipse pathway--a series of three eclipses that occurred alongside Venus and Mercury's retrograde cycles beginning in early June. As such, this New Moon brings about some stability and normalcy, as much as that's possible within the context of the Saturn/Pluto conjunction.

The combination of eclipses and retrograde cycles may have correlated with significant alterations in our plans, goals, and expectations. The astrology of the past few weeks has also likely related to the emergence of new issues that need our attention, or it may have redirected us to matters left unresolved.

With the New Moon in close opposition to Saturn, this lunation contains some challenges, but with both the Moon and Saturn in their ruling signs, this moment can be constructive and even clarifying. With Mars in Aries (where it will transit until early Jan 2021), this dynamic energy helps us to pinpoint and specify, clearing the air of assumptions or speculations.

Consider that at the heart of Saturn energy is often the opportunity to step up to new challenges supportive of growth. And within presented limitations lies the potential to clarify and prioritize. While this lunation can feel potentially restrictive, it holds the possibility to narrow down priorities, so we know where we need to take action.

The launch of objectives, plans, or goals that require discipline, focus, and persistence can do well under this New Moon. Since we're now clear of two inner planetary retrograde cycles and the eclipses, this lunation opens space for movement where we may have faced delays, stagnation, or uncertainty before.

The sign of Cancer and Neptune's wide trine to this lunation suggests also stepping out of overly rational ways of figuring things out or solving problems. Tapping into intuitive or emotional signals can provide significant insight with this lunation that we might miss if we rely only on the mind.

The sign of Cancer emphasizes healing, nourishment, and the active pursuit of safety. With this lunation, lies an opportunity to utilize received insight to plan, coordinate, and strategize ways to achieve those above-mentioned qualities. And while you might find a lot that needs to get done right now, use this New Moon as a moment for rest and recovery whenever possible.

Sink into this lunation as you would a womb-like safe place, despite any current fears, anxieties, or obstacles. Connect inward with a place of safety within you, and experience what that feels like. Trusting the flow can be difficult for many of us at the moment, but this lunation reminds us how important and valuable it is to trust the flow and what shows up despite the challenging astrology of this year (and a bit beyond). When I think about my own life and the larger, global struggles, I'm reminded of past struggles and how, at the time, I never thought I'd get through them.

Yet, somehow, I did. While Saturn's opposition can be a daunting presence with this lunation, it also contains the wisdom we carry from past obstacles we've overcome and the reminder of the strength we cultivated to push our way through them. While Mars in Aries and Saturn in Capricorn can be perceivably formidable energies this year, trust in your strength and the strength you're currently building. Look to the future and see yourself radiant and triumphant. Believe in your power and rise above. And fortunately, the Sun's ingress into Leo on July 22 will bring more radiance and a confidence surge, too. All things we desperately need.