Moon Body: Cancer New Moon

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Moon Body: Cancer New Moon

Discussing new opportunities, self-care, and "the Meryl Streep of hormones" for the new moon in Cancer with astrologer Sam Manzella.

Kate Douglas

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Sam Manzella

Jun 25, 2025

Transcript

Welcome to Moon Body, a new series exploring the intersection of body literacy and cosmic cycles.

This month we’re talking about the Cancer New Moon on June 25th at 6:31 am EST with Fertility Awareness Educator Kate Douglas and Sam Manzella.

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KEY MOMENTS:

0:24 - The astrological context leading us to this moment
1:53 - The new moon in Cancer
4:41 - Neptune in Aries
5:11 - Sextile to Mars
8:10 - Setting attainable goals & filling your own cup
9:01 - The new moon & the cardinal signs
11:00 - Hormones, mood & energy/emotional regulation
12:14 - The “Meryl Streep” of hormones
13:28 - Why do some people experience emotional distress before their bleed?
15:06 - Building compassion through body literacy
17:38 - Being generous with yourself & the square to Saturn

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Sam Manzella (she/they) is a queer writer, editor, and astrologer based in Brooklyn. A quintessential Gemini, Sam believes in the power of astrology as a tool to engage in honest self-reflection and move through life with more intention. She is the resident astrologer for The Malin Journal and writes a weekly astrology newsletter called Astrology by Sam. They're also a former staff writer for STAR/CHILD, the astrology app for families. Sam has a background in journalism and has won awards for her coverage of queer news and culture. Find them on Instagram, Threads, and Substack.
Kate Douglas is a Fertility Awareness Educator & Sexual and Reproductive Health Educator who graduated from The Well School of Body Literacy in 2024. She is passionate about body literacy at all stages of life, especially for young folks and working artists. She brings to this practice her background as a bodyworker and horticulturist in centering the wholeness/nourishment of a client and their local ecosystem. Kate offers classes via her platform Earth Body, which offers a range of knowledge shares to nourish cyclical wisdom.