Having a second new moon in the same astrological season is rather rare. This second new moon is giving us another opportunity to further our emotional healing and move closer to our spiritual freedom. The new moon is a beautiful time for rituals and inner work. I always feel that the veil is a little thinner during the new moon phase of the moon, so I have a stronger connection with Spirit and my ancestors.

This tea has some benefits specific to the work that this new moon in Cancer is calling for us to do. Find a quiet space. Allow yourself the time to go inward, so you can rediscover your wholeness. New moons are a time for reflection and renewal.

Cancer New Moon Tea Blend Recipe

2 parts chamomile

2 parts skullcap

2 parts lemon balm

1 part passionflower

1 part rose

Cold Brewing Method

Combine the herbs in a mason jar and fill with water. Allow to steep for at least 3 hours and strain over ice with a little honey or sweetener of choice.

Hot Brewing Method

Combine the herbs in a tea strainer or muslin bag, and pour not-quite-boiling water over the herbs. Allow to steep for a 3-5 minutes and enjoy with honey or your sweetener of choice.

Herbal & Magickal Properties

The chamomile and skullcap are both helpful in easing the mind and calming the noise. They also help ease you into contentment, and this moon has a lot of self-compassion energy about it. We need to learn to love our whole selves. The rose is nice for this as it’s a wonderful, gentle heart healer. Lemon balm is another herb that’s lovely for easing anxieties and lifting spirits which is a nice friend to have when we’re working on healing our own emotional wounds. Passionflower is another calming herb that brings peace and will help to soothe you into sleep for further ritual in your dreams.