Cancer Full Moon Ritual
Restoring Our Emotional Integrity:
Cancer Full Moon Rituals
by Kate Kolenda
What is the Full Moon in Cancer Meaning?
Cancer’s ruling planet is the moon, making the full moon in Cancer one of, if not the most powerful lunation in the entire annual cycle. Emotional sensitivity is heightened, calling on us to be especially gentle with ourselves and compassionate towards others, and to lean into Cancer’s signature nurturing tendencies. Full moons bring about culminations and endings, and also possess the power to uncover secrets—exposing hidden meanings behind significant events or others’ mysterious actions.
The youngest water sign, Cancer’s focus is on the home and family. During this full moon, your approach to emotional and physical security could come under scrutiny; you may learn some people and situations are not as safe as you thought they were, but you may also gain insight into new ways of self-protection, or be introduced to new people who have the capacity to make you feel at home around them.
A body of water can appear placid on the surface, but hold so much life and energy underneath. With this full moon, the universe tasks us to sit quietly with ourselves and feel our feelings. The beginning of the New Year can be filled with excitement and many feel pulled to action—to push for change and transformation. The full moon in Cancer asks us to slow down and check in with ourselves, and reminds us not to abandon our precious intuition in favor of impulsive productivity that may not serve us best in the end.
What Do You Do For a Cancer Full Moon?
Full moons are an excellent time to spend in nature, however that is available to you. With Cancer being a water sign, it’s ideal if this can involve a body of water. Living near an ocean, lake, or large river makes this easy, but there are other options, too—consider reservoirs or even simple streams you might stumble upon. With this lunation occurring in January, it’s possible you may get a fresh sprinkling of snow or rainfall depending on your climate, both wonderful opportunities to be surrounded by this cleansing element.
Wherever Cancer falls in your personal zodiac chart is the sector of your life in which you’re most likely to experience the effects of this full moon. A Cancer Venus may end a romantic relationship, or perhaps deepen the security of a romantic bond or friendship by being shown the dependability and trustworthiness of a partner or companion. Cancer Moons will feel this full moon most deeply of all the placements, and thus would do well to practice the rituals and meditations that best harness its energy.
If you’re unsure of the influence Cancer has over your chart, you can book an in-depth Natal Chart Reading with Kelsey and together, you’ll explore your personal planetary placements. Cancer rules the Fourth House of Home and Family, and discovering the intricacies of your personal Fourth House is key to helping define what these life pillars mean to you.
Tools for a Cancer Full Moon Ritual
With home being where Cancer’s heart is, it’s likely you’ll feel called to tend to yours in the Cancer full moon. A deep clean or a design refresh of your favorite room is most likely in order. Does a lock need mending, or have you been considering installing a home security system? Tap into this full moon’s Cancerian energy and turn your attention to these self-protective chores.
Since your home is an extension of who you are, paying extra attention to maintaining your physical sanctuary will coax you to do the same for the emotional and spiritual space within you. Conduct an internal full moon release ritual and ask yourself: What conversations or beliefs am I holding onto that require reexamining and, perhaps, releasing?
It’s important to not only detox your space, but also to nourish it with the energy you do wish to reside in. Moonstone is directly connected to Cancer’s ruler, the Moon, and encourages inner reflection and growth—which is why it’s included in Blossom & Stone’s Zodiac Aura Spray for this emotionally in-tune water sign. It is one of the most powerful Cancer full moon ritual crystals, and holds a calming and clarifying energy to imbue your home with.
Cancer Full Moon Meditation
A full moon meditation ritual tailored to Cancer focuses on strengthening feelings of safety and security, as well as fostering trust in interpersonal relationships. It can be done in nature, especially near water as the full moon peaks, but will be especially powerful if performed in the home.
Identify your favorite room or place in your home. Darken the room and get very comfortable, however that looks to you; lying on your back with your legs hip-width apart and your arms resting by your sides palms-up is suggested, if available.
Though not required, listening to ocean waves taps into Cancerian energy—the sign is represented by the crab, after all—and can help us reach a more relaxed state.
Breath deeply and evenly, with the cadence of the waves if possible. In your mind’s eye, count down from at least 30 to the speed of your breath, though you may begin with a higher number if desired.
Imagine your heart glowing and growing slowly bigger within you, and repeat the mantra, “I am at home and at ease in my body, and build trust in my relationships with myself and others,” until you feel it to be true.