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Welcome to 2023, Cancer. A year of laughter, retrogrades, love, and chaotic eclipses await. But, as always, whether the stars hand you a great day or a stressful one, you’re still one of the strongest and most emotionally intelligent star signs of the zodiac. You can handle whatever comes your way.
2023 is basically bookended with full moons in your sign, Cancer. There’s one on Friday, January 6, and another on Tuesday, December 26. Remember that full moons signal manifestation and the completion of a cycle, especially when they fall in your sign. Because the moon is your ruling planetary body, you’re also affected by these lunations more than others. The same is true for eclipses. There’s a new moon and solar eclipse in Aries on Thursday, April 20, which you need to watch out for, and is discussed in more detail in the friendship section below. There’s also a full moon and lunar eclipse in Scorpio on Friday, May 5, in your 5th House of Pleasure, and Saturday, October 14, brings a new moon and solar eclipse in Libra and your 4th House of Home and Family. Finally, there’s a full moon and lunar eclipse in Taurus on Saturday, October 28. Mark these days as times to practice extra self-soothing, as they can be anxiety-provoking, but once again, fear not, Cancer. Eclipses happen every year, and 2023 looks to be magical for you.
Your season begins on Wednesday, June 21, and goes through Sunday, July 22. As an intuitive sign, you know deep down that life is worth celebrating every day, especially during your season. You are encouraged to treat all of Cancer season like your birthday and enjoy as much fun as possible. We’ve covered the full moons in your sign, but remember that in the middle of Cancer season, Monday, July 17, brings a new moon in your sign. While full moons mark culminations, new moons mark fresh starts, so expect a birthday surprise or two. Keep reading to learn what 2023 means for your love life, friendships, career, and health.
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Important 2023 Astrological Events for Cancer
- Friday, January 6 Full moon in Cancer
- Saturday, March 25 Mars enters your sign
- Thursday, April 20 New moon and solar eclipse in Aries
- Friday, May 5 Full moon and lunar eclipse in Scorpio
- Sunday, May 7 Venus enters Cancer
- Wednesday, June 21 Cancer season begins
- Thursday, June 22 Juno enters your sign
- Monday, June 26 Mercury enters Cancer
- Monday, July 17 New moon in Cancer
- Wednesday, September 13 Vesta enters your sign
- Saturday, October 14 New moon and solar eclipse in Libra
- Tuesday, December 26 Full moon in Cancer
Sometimes full moons can be stressful and best spent alone, but they’re also primal and potent times that can leave us turned on. Start 2023 on an orgasmic note during the full moon in your sign, Cancer, on Friday, January 6, if that’s what your body tells you. Of course, you can still take alone time. Check out some of our favorite sex toys — they won’t hog the covers or ask to split dessert).
The stars shine exceptionally bright on your sex life when Mars, the planet of assertiveness, enters your sign on Saturday, March 25. This transit sees you sleeping with someone new or switching up your usual routine. (If you’re looking for kink inspo, check out our list of fantasies worth checking off your bucket list.) You enjoy smooth sailing in your love and sex life for most of 2023 but beware of one day, Cancer. Take it easy during the full moon and lunar eclipse in Scorpio on Friday, May 5, which falls in your 5th House of Pleasure. While eclipses and full moons are stunning cosmic occurrences, they can also be chaotic, lead to drama, and prompt sudden endings and beginnings. So, if you’re happy in your love life and your relationships are peaceful, avoid arguments by enjoying a night in. Conversely, if you’ve been putting off a break-up, this transit could do it for you.
However, you should bounce back well from any eclipse-related drama, should it occur. Love flows when romantic Venus enters your sign, Cancer, just two days later, on Sunday, May 7. The following month, prepare for positive relationship transformation when Pluto retrograde enters industrious Capricorn and your 7th House of Partnership on Sunday, June 11. For most folks, this transit sees us problem-solving minor misunderstandings within our relationships. However, like the eclipse, Pluto retrograde asks you to say goodbye to anything holding you back. The word “break-up” is scary to read in a horoscope, but staying in an unhealthy relationship past its expiration date is even scarier. Should a relationship come to a close around this time, remind yourself that it’s for the best, and lean extra hard on your platonic support system.
