New Moon in Cancer - Inner and Outer Home Health

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On Friday, June 27 we welcomed the New Moon in the sensitive and watery, yin sign of Cancer. Cancer is ruled by the Moon Herself. Cancer the Crab wears her home on her back – her crustacean shell surrounds her and protects her soft underbelly. She is literally a home-body.

Of course, this does not mean she never leaves the house, no. Cancer is a cardinal sign – she easily initiates and takes charge, starting new things and blazing new trails in the world. She gets out there and does what is needed, but she must always ensure that invisible aura of protection is in place. Otherwise, she may get overwhelmed without knowing it, a sign she is giving too much to others. Her space gets invaded because she has left herself overly vulnerable. When Cancer gets tromped on – well, that’s when she gets crabby.

At this New Moon time in Cancer, we begin a period of looking within to rediscover where we are most sensitive, where our tender points lie. It is important to Know Thyself, so that we don’t get caught off guard. Depending on where Cancer falls in our astrological birth chart (every single one of us carries the energy of all 12 signs), we find clues as to where we are most giving and nurturing of others – and most vulnerable to getting squashed.

For some, this is particularly a bodily vulnerability – a physical reality. We absorb ‘goodness’ (prana or chi) and ‘badness’ (toxins) from our environment like a sponge. It becomes critical to monitor the health of our home as well as becoming aware of the consciousness of the humans who dwell in it. Tomes can be written about this topic (see: Highly Sensitive People) but the gist is easy to get. The higher the vibration of the home and surroundings, within and without, the healthier we are.

 

Simple, but not easy.

It can take a long time to come to terms with the importance of our environs, and it’s a gradual process toward implementing change to support our well-being. A happy home (body, dwelling, foundational relationship), says Cancer, practically guarantees a happy life. This is why Cancer rules the Fourth House in astrology – our deepest psychological and physical roots. Whatever is happening in the natal chart or via transit in the Fourth House (the Nadir, the southernmost point of the chart) gives us great clues as to how we are faring, and what we are up to, in the symbolic and actual foundation of our being.

HOME IS WHERE THE HEALTH IS

Some of the areas of life we may want to look at during the New Moon in Cancer, to give ourselves a home health checkup, might include: 

1.       Growing Things
Does your home or office have something alive in it? This can be a simple cactus plant on your desk (if you’re not much of a green thumb) or a basil sprig growing in the kitchen. You may decide to buy more fresh flowers to enliven your space. Or you can start growing your own food. Kale, for example, is a year-round crop that takes hardly any maintenance. 

2.        Pets
Having a cat, dog, or even a goldfish can add good energy to your space. A Cancer pal of mine who has a new puppy learned that dogs help people process their emotions. I find that the dog of my housemate has become one of my best friends: I take him out for a 5k run four days a week – we both benefit greatly as the serotonin floods my brain and the Labrador sprints through the meadow, sniffing everything in sight. Cats have always been tremendously powerful companions in my life – and they require much less attention than dogs. 

3.       Food
 I’m a fan of organic food, which at the end of the day is really about the same price as conventional in the sense that I’m so much more nourished per bite, I actually eat less. And it tastes so much better. Still, I can’t always afford fair-trade, local, super-duper organic food. I do my best and let my eyes and nose decide what things I must absolutely have in the cupboard. The most important thing is that the food we buy is ‘high vibration.’ If you haven’t already, start noticing how some food, particularly that which has tons of packaging or looks like it’s been made to survive in a disaster zone, probably lacks aliveness and easily assimilable nutrients.

If you’re not a cook, consider getting a NutriBullet or VitaMix (or even a normal blender) and whipping up a green drink in the morning. You can down a lot of spinach, kale, cilantro or parsley when it’s hiding within some juice and protein powder. I also add flax oil and raw cacao – basically anything that’s screaming my name in the mornings. I call it “kitchen sink smoothie.” 

4.       Quiet – Consider turning off the computer, television, and radio. Listen to the sound of the wind, the trees, the hummingbirds and your own heartbeat. Less sensory input instantly reduces stress on the body-mind. Unplug electronics when possible. Remove yourself at least two or three times a day from the computer and phone. Sit or walk outside or stare out the window if you can’t get out of doors. EMFs (electromagnetic frequencies) muck up the psychic airwaves, disturb sleep, and need to be detoxed like everything else we put in, or through, our bodies. 

5.       What We’re Watching
No matter if the acting or writing is excellent, sometimes the shows on TV or the blockbuster movies we frequent are, frankly, toxic. Is it really necessary to watch so much backstabbing, violence, and cruelty? I know – sometimes it’s really intriguing and entertaining. I’ve found, though, that especially before sleeping time, watching shows about sick or mean people can be disruptive to my mental health and disturb my rest. I’m not saying that we’re resigned to watching Bambi or Flipper, but a little awareness here goes a long way. 

6.       Humans
Are the folks in your immediate sphere dragging you down? Whether it’s a roommate or a family member, you can do a lot to raise the vibration of the whole household by modeling good living and kind words and attitude. You can also feed family members healthier food and watch their crankiness dissipate and their health improve, helping the whole family thrive. Boundaries are also vital to protecting your vulnerability. For example, did you know that going to bed by 10 p.m. radically improves sleep quality? Thus, if your partner is a night owl and you know you need to get your beauty rest, don’t worry: settle into the nest when it’s best for you and lovingly kiss them good night. Soon, they might follow suit.

The list of tips to improve your inner and outer home health is endless. This is just a starter conversation!

WHAT ARE YOUR TIPS?

Leave your ideas in the Comments section below and share with the rest of us! We’d love to hear!

 

Erin Reese is a writer, astrologer, and psychic reader based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She works with clients all over the world. For readings and spiritual counseling by Skype, phone or email, contact her directly: erin@erinreese.com.

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