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Cancer Season & the New Moon: From Head to Heart
Cancer season is here, and with the arrival of the new moon, we’re offered a sacred moment to pause, reflect, and begin again. We’ve just transitioned from Gemini—a sign of air that rules the mind, thoughts, and communication—into Cancer, a water sign that governs our emotional landscape.
As the weather of the stars shifts from head to heart, it’s a potent time to notice how our thoughts and emotions shape the beliefs we carry.
When a strong emotion arises, the mind often scrambles to make sense of it. It starts searching—flipping through old memories and past experiences—until it lands on something familiar, something that confirms an old belief we’ve been carrying about ourselves or the world. Many of these beliefs took root in childhood, formed while we were still learning how to feel safe. Over time, they become so deeply woven into our inner world that we may not even notice them anymore.
In this way, our emotions become powerful gateways—leading us to shadow thoughts that flash by so quickly we barely notice. But beneath those flashes, there is often an original wound (OW) calling out for our attention. This Cancer new moon invites us to walk hand in hand with our inner child through the process of healing.
Reiki can be a gentle and powerful ally on this journey from head to heart. During a Reiki session, the nervous system is invited to soften, allowing the body to enter a state of deep rest and receptivity. From this space, old beliefs and emotional patterns can rise to the surface—not to overwhelm, but to be witnessed, felt, and released.
Reiki helps create a safe energetic container for the inner child to emerge. The loving, nonjudgmental energy of Reiki meets those early wounds with compassion, offering them what they may not have received the first time: tenderness, presence, and unconditional support.
In the quiet of a session, many find that long-held emotions begin to move, revealing insight, clarity, or simply a deep sense of peace. The energy doesn’t push—it flows. Just like water, it finds its way to the places most in need of healing.
The moon feels most at home in Cancer. It symbolizes intuition, sensitivity, and the nurturing energy of the mother. Let this be a time to turn inward. To wrap every strand of emotion—especially the tender ones—in love. And to offer your inner child the comfort, safety, and understanding they’ve always deserved.