Cancer Full Moon Spell 2022
The first Full Moon of 2022 falls in the water sign that it rules, Cancer. This can be an intense time, a moment to release emotions and connect to our intuition. Water is an element that heals by washing away old wounds to soften us. Whilst the Cancer crab often likes to retreat into their hard shell it’s important to feel vulnerable in order to grow. By getting out of our comfortable shells, we can let go of limiting habits & beliefs and can continue to evolve.
This sign is also about security and home. Take some time during this Full Moon to be grateful for those that you care deeply about, those who have offered you support during good times and bad times.
Other cosmic happenings in our skies are also adding to the intensity tonight with Mercury the planet of communication and Venus the planet of love both retrograde. In times of retrograde it’s a good idea to reflect, review and look at ways you can redesign your life. To super charge these energies even more, Pluto the planet of transformation and re-birth will be opposite the Moon on this day, making it a powerful time for letting go and reemerging with new ideas and beliefs.
Take a look at our Cancer Full Moon Spell Guide below to harness this intense energy and shape how you want your life to be.
Release Emotions
In order to process emotions and move forward it’s a good idea to take some time in reflection. Honour the Cancer Crab and set up your space for reflection, put on cosy pyjamas and fluffy socks, gather cushions and luxe blankets and anything else you need to make you feel comfortable.
Settle yourself down and consider these journal prompts - write for as long as you wish.
How am I feeling?
What am I ready to let go of?
Am I taking time for self-care, what positive habits can I bring in?
What and who am I grateful for?
How do I want to feel moving forward?
During this free writing practice, notice any emotions that come up for you, feel them, name them and let them go.
Full Moon Wishes
Put down on paper three wishes you would like to call in this year. Next write down three things that you love about yourself and your life. It’s important when wishing to feel grateful for what you already have as this energy attracts more of what we want.
You can either choose to rip up the paper into tiny pieces or burn it safely in a cauldron or heat proof dish (we recommend being outside.) When they are cool enough to do so, bury the ashes or the pieces of paper into soil, either in your garden or into a plant pot. In magick when you burn something it makes it happen quickly, when you bury it in the earth it gives it longevity - so by doing this combination you should see results quickly but also longer lasting.
You could add flower or vegetable seeds so you can watch your wishes grow over time. Nurturing them each day will remind you to take care of what you really want.
Make Moon Water
Moon water can add some real potency to spellwork. With this being the first Full Moon of the year, and one of the most emotional and intense, it’s the perfect opportunity to collect Moon Water.
Find a jar and fill it with water, add quartz crystals to charge it up further. As you close the lid of the jar, whisper your moon wishes. Leave the water outside or on a windowsill under the lunar rays and bring it in before sunrise.
Use this Moon Water to water your wishes that you planted in the soil. You can also use it throughout the year to charge up your spells or add to ritual baths.