July 13, 2026
Cancer season is moving quickly, with Leo season approaching. Before that shift, a new moon in Cancer is set to stir strong emotions and help clear emotional space.
The new moon will be exact on Tuesday, July 14, at 5:43 a.m. EDT. While everyone will feel its effects, three zodiac signs will be impacted the most. This applies to both sun and rising signs.
Cancer
With the new moon in your sign, Cancer, this moon is centered on you. It is your birthday season, and the sun and Mercury retrograde are also in your sign.
You have permission to focus on yourself right now, which can be hard for a compassionate sign like yours. But you cannot give from an empty cup. When you invest in yourself, you invest in your future.
This moon, along with the other planets in your sign, is activating your first house of self-image and identity. Use this annual checkpoint to see where you are and where you are going. Mercury retrograde will have you looking closely at yourself, so do not avoid what you see. The wind is at your back to move forward, so be clear and intentional with your next steps.
Capricorn
Feeling the urge to connect, Capricorn? Cancer is your opposite sign, so this new moon is activating your seventh house of long-term relationships and commitment. Relationships are your main focus now.
Mercury retrograde is also in Cancer and your seventh house, so you could be revisiting a past relationship or running into exes. The seventh house also covers business partnerships, so watch for business opportunities or a chance to work with someone from your past.
This new moon is about balancing structure and emotion in your most important relationships, romantic or otherwise. If something is not working or needs a change, now is the time to address it.
Aries
The new moon in Cancer, along with the sun and Mercury retrograde, is activating your fourth house of home and family, Aries. Since Cancer is a fellow cardinal sign, these Cancer placements are forming uncomfortable squares to your sign.
This energy is not always easy to handle, but it is helping you focus on your foundations in more structured ways. If your home needs a refresh, for example, this is a good time to do it.
Cancer is a deeply emotional and intuitive sign. You could have a chance for healing at home, whether with family or roommates, or to connect more deeply with loved ones. Be careful how you approach these conversations, as Mercury retrograde can cause miscommunications.
The Takeaway
Cancer is known for being sensitive and sometimes moody. With Mercury retrograde in Cancer increasing emotions, everyone will feel the effects of this new moon. But Cancers themselves, along with Capricorn and Aries, can expect to feel it the most.
