Edit: 01.11.25, error with Moon with Conjunct Mars. I just got out of the ER for the flu, and my brain was too fuzzy and made a mistake when intrepreting the aspects.

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The Cancer Full Moon's emotional themes may ripple through the collective consciousness, especially here in the United States, where Cancer represents the nation’s Sun sign. The Full Moon could bring a heightened focus on domestic issues, such as housing, protecting our home/border, food security, childcare, or healthcare. These are the core structures that sustain us, and when they feel unstable, fear takes root. The headlines may be filled with stories that expose where those foundations are cracked, urging us to ask the deeper questions about what care and security truly look like.

The Cancer-Capricorn axis is a conversation between care and control, between the responsibility to build strong systems (Capricorn) and the need to nurture and protect what sustains us (Cancer). This Full Moon shines its light on tensions between government structures and the communities they are meant to serve. Who is responsible for ensuring safety and stability? Are policies and federal aid meeting the needs of the most vulnerable, or are they falling short? Cancer reminds us that care begins at home.

The Full Moon in Cancer arrives on Jan 13th, 2025 5:27 pm EST, like a tide of emotions that crash against the shore, leaving nothing untouched; but with retrograde Mars in the mix, the waters are red and anything but still. This Full Moon pulls you home - to the places, people, and memories that nurture your soul. Cancer is the sign of the divine caregiver, the cosmic womb that holds us through life’s most vulnerable moments. Under this lunation, we are asked to feel it all: the longing, the love, the grief, and the joy. Let it flood you. Let it cleanse you. Let the light of this lunation illuminate the ways you can better care for yourself.

At 26° Cancer, the Moon conjuncts Retrograde Mars. Mars ignites the Moon’s tenderness, turning feelings into flames. It’s a call to confront what lives within, to let the waves crash over you, and to emerge forged by their force. This is what happens when we allow ourselves to feel it all.

This Moon is also opposite Pluto in the early degrees of Aquarius, pulling us between the past and the future, the personal and the collective. Pluto unearths the truths we bury—our fears, our power, and the places we resist transformation. Meanwhile, the square to Chiron in Aries presses its finger directly on the wound. The old hurts, the unhealed scars, the places where anger has festered—this Moon shines its light on them all. Chiron, the wounded healer, reminds us that the pain is not the end of the story. The wound is where the light enters, but first, we must feel its sting.

A sextile to Uranus and a trine to Neptune and the North Node bring layers of complexity. Uranus jolts us awake, delivering truths that may shatter illusions but ultimately set us free. Neptune softens the blow, inviting us to dream beyond the pain and trust the mysterious flow of life. And the North Node reminds us that every upheaval, every revelation, carries us closer to where we are meant to be.

Venus, conjunct Saturn in Pisces and squaring Jupiter in Gemini, brings its own gravity to the table. This aspect asks us to take our relationships and values seriously. What feels expansive and abundant? What feels limiting and heavy? Venus and Saturn in Pisces may blur the boundaries, but the square to Jupiter insists we clarify what matters most.

Full Moons illuminate, magnify, and bring closure. They bring the hidden to light, whether or not we feel ready to face it. This one is no exception. It’s visceral, cathartic, and unapologetically honest. Mars conjunct the Moon calls us to act; Pluto asks us to transform; Chiron insists that we heal through, not around, the pain.

This Full Moon in Cancer is a homecoming. The kind where you return to yourself, raw and unfiltered. It’s the kind where you remember your strength, your courage, and your capacity to feel everything and still rise.

This Full Moon in Cancer invites us to feel it all—the grief, the rage, the love, the hope. It asks us to hold ourselves with the tenderness of Cancer and the courage of Mars. The Cancer Full Moon wants you to confront: without a supportive foundation, it’s nearly impossible to thrive. A stable home—whether that’s a physical space, a community, or the sanctuary within yourself—is what gives you the courage to take risks and make an impact. When that foundation feels threatened, every decision becomes laced with fear. You hold back. You second-guess. You play small, not because you lack vision, but because survival demands caution.

This lunation reminds you that nurturing your inner and outer stability is not a luxury, and you need to start at some point. when your emotional and physical needs are met, you can stretch further. You can dream bolder.

The Cancer Full Moon also carries the wisdom of the Winter Solstice; which was a few weeks ago. A time of reflection, shadow work, and ancestral connection. You carry the strength of those who came before you — their struggles, resilience, and love are the threads that brought you to this moment. As you reflect on the past year, celebrate your triumphs, acknowledge your growth, and forgive yourself and others for what didn’t go as planned. Growth doesn’t come without growing pains, but the Cancer Moon reminds you to meet these moments with grace and lightness.

Reflect on where you were six months ago – What you were manifesting and striving for. Take stock of your progress and make any necessary adjustments.

This is your moment to balance care for yourself and those around you. Release the weight of perfectionism, honor your emotional needs, and step into the intuitive flow of life. Trust yourself, your foundation, and the strength you’ve cultivated to carry you forward.

Horoscopes for the Cancer Full Moon

These horoscopes are intended to guide you. Be sure to check both your sun sign and your rising sign — you're likely to connect even more deeply with your rising sign. 

Aries & Aries Rising

This Cancer Full Moon illuminates the roots of your being, Aries, landing squarely in your fourth house of home, family, and emotional foundations. It’s a call to slow down and confront what lies beneath—the sanctuary you’ve built or neglected, the bonds that support or restrain you, and the inner world you’ve perhaps outrun in your relentless climb toward external goals. What have you sacrificed at the altar of ambition? What cracks have formed in the foundation you stand on?

Mars Rx, your chart ruler, conjunct the Moon intensifies old resentments, anger, or frustrations buried within your roots. Opposite Pluto in your tenth house of career, this lunation brings a stark confrontation: the power struggles between your private and public lives. What’s been repressed at home might now spill into your professional world, demanding transformation. Square Chiron in your first house, this is an opportunity to heal how you express yourself and assert your needs. Venus conjunct Saturn in your eleventh house of community asks you to clarify the relationships and collaborations worth committing to. Who are your allies in building a future aligned with your values? Jupiter in your second house squares this aspect, challenging you to balance generosity with boundaries. 

Let this be your moment to reconnect with what nurtures you. From this place of stability, you’ll find the resilience to face whatever comes next, and the courage to shape your future with intention and care. 

With Chiron in your sign squaring this lunation, old wounds around self-worth or belonging may resurface. This is an opportunity to redefine what home means to you, not just the walls around you, but the safety you create within yourself. You are learning to be both vulnerable and brave. Make your home a sanctuary. In times of chaos, grounding yourself in your emotional roots and physical space gives you the resilience to face external challenges. Declutter, light a candle and spend time with loved ones who truly see you. If conflicts arise at home, use the Moon’s trine to Saturn to approach them with maturity. Communicate clearly, set boundaries where needed, and prioritize solutions over reactions.

This Cancer Full Moon reminds you that your sanctuary, both within yourself and in your physical space, is where your strength begins. From there, you’ll have the stability to face whatever comes next.

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Taurus & Taurus Rising

This Cancer Full Moon shines its light on your third house of communication, siblings, and daily interactions, Taurus, asking you to get honest about what’s been left unsaid. Are you holding back out of fear, or are you hiding behind practicality to avoid emotional vulnerability? This is your moment to speak your truth and deepen your connections with those who matter most. 

The Moon and Mars activate your house of communication, urging you to speak your truth, even if your voice shakes. Retrograde Mars may make you more reactive, but Pluto urges you to dig deeper. Are your words building bridges or walls? What you say now has the power to break cycles and set you free. Just ensure your message comes from a place of alignment rather than reactivity. 

Mars Rx here stirs old conflicts or frustrations in how you express yourself. Opposite Pluto in your ninth house, this lunation asks you to confront dogmatic beliefs or external pressures shaping your worldview. Square Chiron in your twelfth house, there’s an invitation to heal subconscious wounds blocking your communication.

Why focus on connection when everything seems to be falling apart? But this is exactly when speaking your truth becomes most important. In times of uncertainty, honest communication becomes an anchor, a reminder of the power of human connection. The Cancer Full Moon reminds you that connection begins with honesty, and honesty begins with you.

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Gemini & Gemini Rising

When the world feels chaotic and at odds with itself, your relationship with money and resources can feel even more overwhelming. In times of instability, it’s easy to act from fear, whether that means clinging to every penny or spending impulsively to numb emotional discomfort. This Cancer Full Moon in your second house asks you to slow down, reflect, and reclaim your financial power. Here’s how to approach your finances with clarity and resilience, even when everything around you might feels unstable.

With Venus squaring Jupiter in your sign, you’re being asked to get serious about what truly sustains you. Are you spreading yourself too thin? The Mars-Moon conjunction urges decisive action in how you earn, spend, or invest your energy. Trust yourself to choose abundance, not distractions. The North Node in Pisces challenges you to trust in your intuitive vision, even when the path forward feels unclear. This Cancer Full Moon reminds you that your relationship with money is about building a foundation of security and self-worth that supports you in any storm.

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Cancer & Cancer Rising

This Full Moon shines its light on your resilience, Cancer, in a world that feels as if it’s burning. While chaos reigns outside, this lunation reminds you to become the calm within the storm. It asks you to nurture yourself with the same care you pour into the world, even when that world seems intent on tearing itself apart.

This is your Full Moon, Cancer, and with Retrograde Mars by your side, it’s time to shed the armor. Your emotions are raw, yes, but they’re also your superpower. Pluto in opposition calls for deep transformation in your closest relationships, while Chiron squares from your career, asking: Are you showing up authentically in the public sphere? 

This Full Moon is a mirror, Cancer, reflecting the truth: you cannot save every ship at sea, nor can you calm the storm itself. But you can anchor yourself. You can let your light shine steady—not for recognition, but because it’s who you are. In a world at war with itself, your self-compassion becomes both sanctuary and signal. Trust that by protecting your own light, you are creating the safe harbor you need and, in turn, offering a guiding light for others.

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Leo & Leo Rising

This Cancer Full Moon in your twelfth house invites you to pause, even when everything around you feels like it’s demanding action. The twelfth house is where hidden feelings come to light. Give yourself permission to feel everything: grief, anger, fear, or even hope. Journaling can be a powerful tool for processing these emotions and understanding what they’re trying to teach you.

Mars and Pluto are pushing you to face what you’d rather keep hidden, while Chiron asks you to examine the beliefs you’ve outgrown. Healing isn’t pretty, but it’s potent. Take time to reflect, recharge, and trust the process of release.

In a world at war with itself, reflection is a tool for clarity. And tending to your inner world is how you find the strength to meet the external chaos with resilience and purpose. This Full Moon reminds you that your stillness is sacred - and from it, your power grows.

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Virgo & Virgo Rising

This Full Moon lights up your eleventh house of friendships, community, and future goals, Virgo. Are the people you surround yourself with supporting your growth, or are they draining your energy? This is your moment to assess your social connections and consider whether your commitments align with your values.

The Cancer Full Moon invites you to reflect on your connections. Technology makes sharing information easier than ever, but are you nurturing real, meaningful relationships? Take time to reach out to those you care about, spend time in nature, and prioritize human connection. Even when it feels vulnerable, reaching out is often what you need most. Organize your daily life to include regular interaction, it will deeply support your mental and emotional well-being.

In a world at war with itself, connection becomes an act of courage and defiance. This Cancer Full Moon reminds you that even in the midst of chaos, you are not meant to face it alone. By nurturing your relationships and investing in your community, you create a ripple of strength and hope that extends beyond yourself. When everything feels divided, showing up for connection is a radical way to heal, rebuild, and remind one another that we are stronger together.

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Libra & Libra Rising

The Cancer Full Moon illuminates your tenth house of career and public life, Libra, asking you to reflect on your ambitions. Are you prioritizing professional success at the expense of personal stability? The opposition to the Sun in your fourth house reminds you that a strong foundation is key to achieving your goals.

Pluto’s opposition calls for a transformation of how you balance personal desires with professional demands. Venus and Saturn in your house of daily routines remind you that lasting success comes from discipline and alignment. Commit to the work that matters most.

Invest in what you can and what makes you feel happy and emotionally fulfilled. Why is this so important? Because if you don't take control of your happiness and make conscious decisions about how you want your life to look, things will always be out of your control.

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Scorpio & Scorpio Rising

This Cancer Full Moon lights up your ninth house of expansion, adventure, and purpose, Scorpio, urging you to step beyond your comfort zone and reconnect with what inspires you. Are you clinging to routines that keep you stagnant, or are you ready to embrace the unknown? This is your moment to align with your higher calling and open yourself to new perspectives.

Choose one thing that stretches your horizons, a new course, a book that challenges your thinking, or a spiritual practice you’ve been curious about. Reflect on what’s been inspiring you and what’s keeping you stuck.

The state of the world can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to absorb all of it. Limit your exposure to draining news cycles and redirect your focus to what you can do. Protect your energy so you have room to grow. Growth is an act of hope. The world may feel uncertain, but your path forward is still yours to claim.

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Sagittarius & Sagittarius Rising

This Cancer Full Moon shines a light on your eighth house of intimacy, shared resources, and transformation, Sagittarius. It calls you to confront the emotional and financial baggage that’s been weighing you down. Are you clinging to past wounds, debts, or unspoken resentments that are keeping you stuck? This is your moment to release, rebuild, and reclaim your power.

The Moon-Mars conjunction asks you to confront fears around vulnerability, while Pluto’s opposition digs deep into your relationship with power and resources. Chiron squares from your house of joy, reminding you to heal old wounds around creativity and self-expression. Trust that the discomfort is paving the way for deeper connections. 

When the world feels unstable and at odds with itself, the idea of releasing and rebuilding can feel overwhelming. But transformation doesn’t require the perfect moment, it requires courage. Even amidst chaos, you can reclaim your power and re-center yourself. You can’t fix the world’s chaos, but you can take small, meaningful steps in your own life. Whether it’s addressing a financial debt, resolving an emotional wound, or setting a boundary, focus on what’s within your power to change. Releasing old baggage is an act of rebellion against stagnation, and reclaiming your power is an act of hope.

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Capricorn & Capricorn Rising

This Cancer Full Moon lights up your seventh house of partnerships, Capricorn, demanding a closer look at your relationships. It’s time to ask yourself the hard questions: Are your relationships balanced, or is there an uneven give-and-take? Are you showing up fully, or are you holding back? This lunation invites you to assess emotional reciprocity and get real about which connections uplift you and which leave you drained.

The Moon-Mars conjunction brings passion—or conflict—to the surface, while Pluto in your sign insists on authenticity in how you show up. Chiron highlights family or home wounds that may influence how you relate to others. This is a moment to recalibrate your connections. Be honest, even when it’s hard. The right people will meet you halfway.

When the world feels chaotic and divided, tending to your relationships may feel overwhelming, or even futile. But this is precisely the moment when connection becomes most important. Strong relationships offer stability, comfort, and a reminder of our shared humanity, even when everything else feels uncertain. When the world feels like it’s burning, tending to your partnerships is an act of hope. Strengthen your connections, set boundaries where needed, and show up with clarity and compassion. The love and support you cultivate now will carry you, and your relationships, through whatever lies ahead.

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Aquarius & Aquarius Rising

This Cancer Full Moon shines a spotlight on your sixth house of daily routines, work, and health, Aquarius, asking you to take a hard look at how you’re managing your energy. Are your habits building you up or breaking you down?

Burnout isn’t a badge of honor, it’s a red flag. This Full Moon calls for a reset, a chance to craft a life that nurtures you from the inside out. The Moon and Mars in your house of health demand action—whether it’s addressing burnout or committing to a practice that fuels you. Pluto in your subconscious reveals what’s been draining your energy, while Chiron asks you to heal through mindful communication. 

When everything around you feels chaotic or heavy, it can be tempting to put your needs on hold or dismiss the importance of care. But this is precisely when nurturing yourself becomes critical. You can’t pour from an empty cup. When the world feels overwhelming, it’s easy to feel guilty for slowing down. Remind yourself that rest is not avoidance, it’s a strategy for resilience.

In a world that feels like it’s burning and at war with itself, your care for yourself is an act of courage and hope. Start where you are, with what you have, and let the ripple effect of your care extend outward.

This isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing what truly matters. The Cancer Full Moon reminds you that thriving requires intention and care. You have the power to create a life that feels both expansive and grounded. Start with the small changes that make a big difference. Your future self will thank you.

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Pisces & Pisces Rising

This Cancer Full Moon lights up your fifth house of joy, creativity, and self-expression, Pisces, and it’s asking you one thing: Are you letting your inner spark shine, or are you dimming it with self-doubt and perfectionism? This lunation invites you to reconnect with the part of you that craves freedom. Your creativity isn’t meant to be flawless; it’s meant to be alive, messy, and uniquely yours.

The Moon-Mars conjunction ignites your desire to create something meaningful, while Pluto challenges you to release any fears of being seen. Chiron squares from your house of values, urging you to heal any doubts about your worth. Venus and Saturn in your sign remind you to take your dreams seriously.

Your creativity matters especially when the world feels like it’s burning. Art, play, and self-expression are acts of defiance in a world that demands conformity and despair. They remind us, and others, that there’s beauty, hope, and meaning to be found even in the darkest times. This Full Moon invites you to create not because everything is perfect, but because it isn’t.

It’s okay to feel the weight of the world and still carve out space for joy. In fact, that’s when it matters most. Your unique perspective and voice are needed now more than ever.

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