First Quarter Moon in Cancer 5th April 2025 03.14 BST

The First Quarter Moon phase is the time of Increase so work to develop yourself to become a better person able to achieve your aims and improve your life and relationships with others and yourself. Raise your work pace and put your desires out to the Universe however you perceive it and ask spirit to help you achieve them.

Cancer is portrayed as the Crab, who carries their home on their back and is the sign of home, family, safety, emotions and the hidden protected sensitive parts and emotions.

Being a water sign the emotions are a very large part of what drives Cancer, so take note of any that rise up at this time, it’s a message from your intuition of parts of yourself that need attention and dealing with or healing.

The Tarot Card for Cancer is the Chariot. It shows a man in his chariot being drawn by 2 horses, one is white and one is black. These signify the two parts of ourselves that we all have – the positive and the negative. These horses have no reins, he steers them with his will. He has self control and knowledge and he controls them through self discipline. The Chariot itself is his home, he has all he needs in it – like the crab does inside its shell – and he takes it wherever he decides to go. You have all you need within you and your will directs your actions and the course you take through life, you are in the driver’s seat.

Look at these positive Cancer traits to see if you can improve or develop any of them this Moon phase:

Tenacity

When a crab grabs you with their claw it’s very hard to get them to let go! Hold on to your dreams and goals, take determined action to make them happy and don’t let others take them away from you

Imaginative

Dream, ponder, imagine; these are the ways to find your way, work out problems and manifest your goals.

Persuasive

Have the confidence in your skills, abilities and plans, have the self confidence in your capacity to carry out the work needed to achieve your goals and when you need help be willing to ask for the help you need. Cancer is very good at helping others, and is not afraid to ask for help from others when needed, be the same.

Put some energy into your home, family and social life. Invite friends round, be hospitable, maybe do some redecorating or move furniture around for a fresh look. Make your home more relaxing and comforting. Show more love to family and friends

Relax near water, go swimming, have luxurious baths or showers. It’s also time to look after yourself and increase your self care which will help your energy levels and health.