New Moon in Cancer: Coming Home to Yourself

Tuesday's New Moon in Cancer (exact at 10:44 BST) arrives as a gentle invitation to slow down, reconnect and nourish what truly matters. Rather than pushing forward, this is a moment to listen inward, tend to your wellbeing and plant intentions that support you not just today, but throughout the months ahead.

This New Moon is accompanied by two other significant influences. Mercury is retrograde in Cancer, encouraging us to revisit old emotions, conversations and family patterns with fresh eyes. At the same time, Jupiter has recently moved into Leo, bringing a welcome reminder that growth also comes through joy, creativity and allowing ourselves to be seen.

Together, these energies ask a simple but powerful question:

What helps you feel truly at home within yourself?

At Serenity Space, we believe holistic health begins from this place of connection. When we feel grounded and cared for, healthy choices become less about discipline and more about self-respect.

The High Road

This New Moon offers an opportunity to:

• Create healthier routines that genuinely support your body and mind.

• Reconnect with your intuition rather than constantly seeking answers outside yourself.

• Strengthen relationships through honest, compassionate communication.

• Prioritise rest without guilt.

• Allow yourself more playfulness, creativity and confidence as Jupiter encourages you to shine a little brighter.

  
  

Instead of making dramatic changes, this energy favours small, meaningful rituals that become sustainable habits.

The Low Road

Every New Moon also highlights what may need attention.

You may notice yourself:

• Overthinking old conversations or replaying the past.

• Becoming overly sensitive to others' opinions.

• Retreating emotionally instead of expressing your needs.

• Looking after everyone else while neglecting yourself.

• Feeling the pressure to have everything figured out immediately.

If this happens, remember that Mercury retrograde isn't asking for perfection, it invites reflection. Sometimes the greatest progress comes from pausing before taking the next step.

Setting Intentions for Holistic Health

Rather than creating a long list of goals, choose one or two intentions that feel nourishing.

Perhaps this is the season to:

• Sleep more deeply.

• Move your body in ways that bring joy.

• Book the treatment you've been postponing.

• Spend less time on your phone and more time outdoors.

• Make space for quiet moments each day.

• Say yes to receiving support as readily as you offer it to others.

  
  

Wellbeing isn't built through grand gestures; it grows through consistent acts of kindness towards ourselves.

Supporting Your Summer Wellbeing

This month's celestial energy reminds us that caring for ourselves isn't a luxury, it's an investment in how we move through life.

Our Treatment of the Month, with beautiful Thimela Garcia , who offers the perfect opportunity to pause, reset and restore your energy and nervous system.

Alongside this, we're offering £10 off selected facials and massages, making it even easier to prioritise self-care during the summer months.

If you're staying closer to home this season, why not create your own wellness retreat? Our Staycation Offers combine movement, relaxation and therapeutic treatments to help you experience the restorative benefits of a holiday without leaving London. Whether you're discovering yoga for the first time, returning to Pilates or pairing classes with restorative treatments, these packages are designed to help you embody the slower, more intentional rhythm of summer. Explore all of our current offers here: Serenity Space Special Offers.

Sometimes the most profound transformation comes from simply giving yourself permission to slow down.

Looking Ahead: Retreats to Restore, Recharge & Reconnect

If this New Moon is inspiring you to invest more deeply in your wellbeing, why not take that intention even further with one of Patricia Leggatt's transformational retreats?

This autumn, Patricia returns to a beautiful Balinese-style villa in the peaceful north of Ibiza for two unique experiences.

From 1st–5th October 2026, join the vibrant Ralph Sebastian for an uplifting Yoga & Zumba retreat, blending movement, fun and sunshine.

Then from 5th–8th October, energise with Genine Adams for  Pilates  &   enjoy some Astrology infused Yoga with Patricia, designed to strengthen, rebalance and renew.

Looking ahead to spring, from 4th–11th March 2027, Patricia will be co-hosting a deeply nourishing Wellbeing Retreat with holistic coach Fleur Prime, offering a week of self-discovery, rest and holistic practices to help you reconnect with yourself. Whether you're seeking joyful movement, mindful strength or a complete wellbeing reset, these intimate retreats offer the perfect opportunity to step away from everyday life and immerse yourself in your own health and happiness. To find out more or reserve your place, please email Patricia directly at patricia@lighthouse-yoga.com or admin@serenityspace.uk.

Journal Prompts for the Cancer New Moon

Take a few quiet moments with a notebook and reflect on these questions:

• Where in my life do I already feel safe, supported and at ease?

• What am I ready to stop carrying?

• How can I care for myself as kindly as I care for others?

• Which daily habit would create the biggest positive shift in my wellbeing?

• What brings genuine joy to my heart that I've been neglecting?

• If my body could speak, what would it ask for right now?

• What does "feeling at home within myself" truly mean?

  
  

A Gentle Invitation

This New Moon reminds us that growth doesn't always arrive through striving. Sometimes it begins with slowing down, listening more deeply and choosing ourselves with compassion.

Whether that's stepping onto your yoga mat, enjoying a restorative massage, experiencing the nourishing energy or simply taking ten mindful breaths before your day begins, every small act of self-care plants the seeds for lasting wellbeing.

If you find yourself at a loose end and would like to share Serenity Space with friends please feel free to pop by and show them around from 12-3 pm for a cuppa and a catch up

May this New Moon inspire you to create a summer filled not with more doing, but with more being.

We look forward to welcoming you to Serenity Space, your sanctuary to restore, renew and reconnect.

Love,

Trish x