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Moon in Cancer
The Moon moves through all twelve signs every 27.3 days, spending about two and a half days in each. Astrology describes the Moon in Cancer as tender, nostalgic and home-loving.
What the Moon in Cancer is good for
In moon-planning traditions, the Moon in Cancer favours family time, cooking and caring for your space. Feelings run high; be gentle.
Cancer is a water sign ruled by the Moon, so its moon days carry that flavour.
Moon in Cancer dates (UK time)
Calculated with astronomy-engine using the tropical zodiac (the one used in Western astrology), in UK clock time.
| Moon enters Cancer | Time | Moves on |
|---|---|---|
| 26 November 2026 | 10:51 GMT | 28 November 2026, 11:20 GMT |
| 23 December 2026 | 21:58 GMT | 25 December 2026, 21:12 GMT |
| 20 January 2027 | 09:20 GMT | 22 January 2027, 08:45 GMT |
| 16 February 2027 | 18:38 GMT | 18 February 2027, 19:30 GMT |
| 16 March 2027 | 01:10 GMT | 18 March 2027, 03:40 GMT |
| 12 April 2027 | 07:31 BST | 14 April 2027, 10:29 BST |
| 9 May 2027 | 13:59 BST | 11 May 2027, 16:00 BST |
| 5 June 2027 | 22:38 BST | 7 June 2027, 23:12 BST |
| 3 July 2027 | 08:58 BST | 5 July 2027, 08:40 BST |
| 30 July 2027 | 19:24 BST | 1 August 2027, 19:24 BST |
| 27 August 2027 | 04:20 BST | 29 August 2027, 05:42 BST |
| 23 September 2027 | 11:02 BST | 25 September 2027, 14:00 BST |
| 20 October 2027 | 16:24 BST | 22 October 2027, 20:02 BST |
| 16 November 2027 | 21:39 GMT | 19 November 2027, 00:27 GMT |
| 14 December 2027 | 06:23 GMT | 16 December 2027, 07:40 GMT |
If you were born with the Moon in Cancer
Your Moon sign describes your emotional nature in astrology. A Cancer Moon is said to feel tender and to find comfort in family time. Your Moon sign needs your birth time to be sure, because the Moon changes sign every couple of days.
Moon and crystals
Crystal tradition pairs Cancer with Moonstone, Selenite and Calcite. Some people keep one nearby on Cancer moon days.
Questions answered
What does the Moon in Cancer mean?
Astrology describes it as tender, nostalgic and home-loving; good for family time, cooking and caring for your space.
When is the Moon next in Cancer?
From 26 November 2026. See the table for every date to the end of 2027.
How long does the Moon in Cancer last?
About two and a half days.
Is the Moon in Cancer a good time to start something?
Astrology traditionally sees the Moon in Cancer as a gentler time to begin things, better for tending and finishing than launching. In moon-planning traditions, the Moon in Cancer favours family time, cooking and caring for your space. It lasts about two and a half days, so plan around the exact times.
What crystal suits the Moon in Cancer?
Crystal tradition pairs the Moon in Cancer with the stones of Cancer itself, alongside moonstone for the Moon. See the Cancer crystals list for the usual choices. Hold one while you journal or set intentions during these two and a half days.
What does it mean if I was born with the Moon in Cancer?
A birth Moon in Cancer is traditionally said to colour how you feel and what makes you feel safe, in a Cancer way. Your Moon sign describes your emotional nature in astrology. Your Moon sign needs your birth time and place to be exact.
When is the Moon in Cancer in November 2026?
The Moon enters Cancer on 26 November 2026 at 10:51 GMT UK time and moves on 28 November 2026, 11:20 GMT. That gives about two and a half days of what astrology calls Cancer Moon energy. Use it to plan intentions, rituals or journalling that suit the sign.
When is the Moon in Cancer in December 2026?
The Moon enters Cancer on 23 December 2026 at 21:58 GMT UK time and moves on 25 December 2026, 21:12 GMT. That gives about two and a half days of what astrology calls Cancer Moon energy. Use it to plan intentions, rituals or journalling that suit the sign.
When is the Moon in Cancer in January 2027?
The Moon enters Cancer on 20 January 2027 at 09:20 GMT UK time and moves on 22 January 2027, 08:45 GMT. That gives about two and a half days of what astrology calls Cancer Moon energy. Use it to plan intentions, rituals or journalling that suit the sign.
When is the Moon in Cancer in February 2027?
The Moon enters Cancer on 16 February 2027 at 18:38 GMT UK time and moves on 18 February 2027, 19:30 GMT. That gives about two and a half days of what astrology calls Cancer Moon energy. Use it to plan intentions, rituals or journalling that suit the sign.
When is the Moon in Cancer in March 2027?
The Moon enters Cancer on 16 March 2027 at 01:10 GMT UK time and moves on 18 March 2027, 03:40 GMT. That gives about two and a half days of what astrology calls Cancer Moon energy. Use it to plan intentions, rituals or journalling that suit the sign.
When is the Moon in Cancer in April 2027?
The Moon enters Cancer on 12 April 2027 at 07:31 BST UK time and moves on 14 April 2027, 10:29 BST. That gives about two and a half days of what astrology calls Cancer Moon energy. Use it to plan intentions, rituals or journalling that suit the sign.
When is the Moon in Cancer in May 2027?
The Moon enters Cancer on 9 May 2027 at 13:59 BST UK time and moves on 11 May 2027, 16:00 BST. That gives about two and a half days of what astrology calls Cancer Moon energy. Use it to plan intentions, rituals or journalling that suit the sign.
When is the Moon in Cancer in June 2027?
The Moon enters Cancer on 5 June 2027 at 22:38 BST UK time and moves on 7 June 2027, 23:12 BST. That gives about two and a half days of what astrology calls Cancer Moon energy. Use it to plan intentions, rituals or journalling that suit the sign.
When is the Moon in Cancer in July 2027?
The Moon enters Cancer on 3 July 2027 at 08:58 BST UK time and moves on 5 July 2027, 08:40 BST. That gives about two and a half days of what astrology calls Cancer Moon energy. Use it to plan intentions, rituals or journalling that suit the sign.
When is the Moon in Cancer in August 2027?
The Moon enters Cancer on 27 August 2027 at 04:20 BST UK time and moves on 29 August 2027, 05:42 BST. That gives about two and a half days of what astrology calls Cancer Moon energy. Use it to plan intentions, rituals or journalling that suit the sign.
When is the Moon in Cancer in September 2027?
The Moon enters Cancer on 23 September 2027 at 11:02 BST UK time and moves on 25 September 2027, 14:00 BST. That gives about two and a half days of what astrology calls Cancer Moon energy. Use it to plan intentions, rituals or journalling that suit the sign.
When is the Moon in Cancer in October 2027?
The Moon enters Cancer on 20 October 2027 at 16:24 BST UK time and moves on 22 October 2027, 20:02 BST. That gives about two and a half days of what astrology calls Cancer Moon energy. Use it to plan intentions, rituals or journalling that suit the sign.
When is the Moon in Cancer in November 2027?
The Moon enters Cancer on 16 November 2027 at 21:39 GMT UK time and moves on 19 November 2027, 00:27 GMT. That gives about two and a half days of what astrology calls Cancer Moon energy. Use it to plan intentions, rituals or journalling that suit the sign.
When is the Moon in Cancer in December 2027?
The Moon enters Cancer on 14 December 2027 at 06:23 GMT UK time and moves on 16 December 2027, 07:40 GMT. That gives about two and a half days of what astrology calls Cancer Moon energy. Use it to plan intentions, rituals or journalling that suit the sign.
Key facts (summary)
- The Moon moves through all twelve signs every 27.3 days, spending about two and a half days in each.
- Astrology describes it as tender, nostalgic and home-loving; good for family time, cooking and caring for your space.
- From 26 November 2026.
- About two and a half days.
- Astrology traditionally sees the Moon in Cancer as a gentler time to begin things, better for tending and finishing than launching.
- Crystal tradition pairs the Moon in Cancer with the stones of Cancer itself, alongside moonstone for the Moon.
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