Sometimes, if we want to move forward, we have to go back. Mercury is retrograde at this New Moon, so we are in a bit of a rewind. We are asked to reconnect with what makes us happy and find space for joy, creativity, and heart-centered activity. Ask yourself what needs your attention and where you feel you have left something unresolved, the retrograde and this New Moon will help you immensely. With Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune all supportive to the Moon, we can make great headway. But be patient. We may not see anything play out until August 1st at the earliest. Because Mercury retrogrades last three and a half weeks, there is no reason to rush.
Always read your rising sign first for the most accurate interpretation. For the herbal suggestions, please consult a medical professional before working with these herbs. These are not requirements but merely a point of being more intentional.
Aries
Aries, the New Moon and Mercury retrograde are begging you to witness your joy. This New Moon may serve as a wake up call, alerting you to where you may have lost your way. Mercury’s influence will help though – as it has you refocus your attention. Perhaps you are being asked to reconnect with something that brings you happiness, especially if you have been feeling bogged down with Saturn in your sign. Maybe you need to release a little responsibility and let your hair down right now. If that means taking a personal day to have some fun, then so be it!
If you have been going a mile a minute, try to slow down and relax. Holy basil and lemon balm are two herbal allies to aid you. The Relax Gummies, which contain both of these herbs, may bring more balance to your emotional well-being.*
Taurus
Your home life is getting some care as we move through this New Moon. You may be wanting to start a new project or focus your attention on your family. However, I am going to suggest that you maybe use this time for a bit of a reorganization or clean-out. Mercury is retrograde alongside this New Moon, asking you to revisit the past. This would be an ideal opportunity to go through your closet, old photos, or gadgets to reminisce but also get rid of anything you don’t need. If you have been dealing with any conflicts on the family front, the next 3-4 weeks will help you in finding some clarity and resolution. Look to August 1st in particular for this.
Taurus rules the throat, so you may find that you need to care for this part of your body more. Working with echinacea may help in reducing any inflammation you feel here. Energetically, it may also be restorative and help with protection – a perfect ally for this New Moon.
Gemini
The New Moon may bring up some social moments for you, but maybe a few whirlwinds. With Uranus now in your sign, you may be feeling more whimsical, energetic, and a bit chaotic. You could be running at hyper speed, so be careful not to overbook yourself now. Information and news will come fast around this time, and your task is not to be reactive, but listen first. With your ruler, Mercury, retrograde, this would be a great time to reconnect with old friends or pick up a project that you have sitting on the back burner.
The herbal ally I recommend is peppermint or peppermint leaf. This may bring a coolness and calm to whatever may be going on in your life. It can promote moments of clarity too, perfect for the Mercury retrograde. Staying sharp will keep you feeling more at ease.
Cancer
Cancer, you have some opportunities to positively shift your financial situation. If you have been wanting to increase your resources or just review your spending habits, this New Moon is for you. Mercury is retrograde, so you are definitely in refinement mode – the age-old idea that you have to go backward in order to move forward. This would be a good time to budget, save, and look at where you can shift your financial priorities. If you have been waiting on a resource, this New Moon will bring it to you, as well. New chances for resources may come around this time as well, but they may not fully bloom until August.
With Jupiter still in your sign, you are the luckiest star this year. Clove is an herb that has been revered for its energetic luckiness in the past. It may help promote prosperity and general good fortune.
Leo
Hello super star! This New Moon is all about you! You are working on showing up differently right now. With Mercury retrograde in your sign however, you don’t feel fully ready to emerge. There are parts of your life that are still under review. August 1st will bring some clarity for you if you have been feeling a bit lost or cloudy. Give yourself some space now. This time would be best served to reflect on happier moments in your life and recapture those feelings now. What feels like it's missing and how can you bring it back?
Maca root is a powerful antioxidant and can help increase your stamina. It may bring you strength in an active lifestyle.* Try our Maca Root capsules to work with this ally easily.
Virgo
Virgo, it is time to slow down a bit and rest where you can. You may find that you are working too much behind the scenes, looking to relax more, or even closing a door on a part of your life. Whatever it is, this New Moon will bring about an ending. However, with Mercury retrograde, there are still some loose ends to tie up. Lean into your needs for rest and find space to wind down when you can. This may require you to make some changes to your routines and welcome more work/life balance. Your dreams may be more vivid than normal over the next few weeks.
Lavender is a great herbal support for you now! It is ruled by Mercury, your ruler, and can create a calm in the Mercury retrograde. Its benefits may make it easier for you to relax. Try our Calm A.S.A.P. to add more lavender in your life or simply try a lavender spray on your pillow.
Libra
The New Moon in Leo is here, and it is all about community and connection. This is generally a social time of year for you, where your calendar is stacked with obligations, giving you time to re-establish important bonds with those you trust. However, this is also a time of thinking about the future, your goals, hopes, and dreams. The New Moon is giving you a space where we can figure out what could be and will be. The beauty of this is that you are never alone in the pursuit of your aspirations. With Mercury retrograde, you are shown the value of reconnecting with your community and those you call your friends. Over the next few weeks, you are going to have some people show up for you in ways you could not imagine.
Oregano is connected to your ruler, Venus. So it is a wonderful ally to work with at this New Moon. It may help with a healthier immune system, which is ideal if you are more social than normal. Give our Oil of Oregano capsules a try or simply add the herb to whatever you're cooking throughout the week.
Scorpio
After a few weeks of reminding yourself how far you have come and that almost anything is possible, those concepts are now put to the test. At the New Moon, you will be in the spotlight, and people will be taking notice. This is a career-oriented time for you. But more, it is also a time where you begin to align with your direction, focus, and place more emphasis on your goals. You could have a renewed sense of energy and feel ready to take on the world! The Leo New Moon always helps to “level you up” or gain notoriety. With Mercury retrograde, you could be reviewing an important project or have recognition that was for something you did in the past.
If you are shy to be in the spotlight, ginger may be the herb for you. Ginger can easily be added to meals, smoothies, or taken on its own. Try our Ginger Supreme for digestion support.*
Sagittarius
After spending so much time focused on security, we enter a more inspiring time for you! The last few weeks may have had you combing through shadows, but now there is a big leap coming your way. You will see opportunities for travel, growth, experience, and reaching higher than you have in a while. You may take a class, pursue a degree, or even deepen your spiritual practice. One of the common threads of this energy is all about faith, where you are reminded over the next few weeks what it means to have faith in yourself again. Take a leap and free fall into your next exciting adventure.
Cordyceps mushrooms may be just what you need as you work on your aspirations and goals as they are traditionally used for energy support. Energetically, they may create more focus and stamina in your life, giving you the mental and physical fortitude you need. Not to mention that they have adaptogenic properties. Check out our Cordyceps Mushroom capsules to work with this ally.
Capricorn
Reflection is necessary for you now as the New Moon comes on July 24th. This time of year brings you to a deeper place in your chart. You can find answers in this space, so consider this your renewal. You may be breaking out of old habits, asked to collaborate more, or diving into your hidden depths. This area of your chart has you exploring the ideas around intimacy, sexuality, and your innate power — perhaps how you share these things and what you keep for yourself. You may be asked to connect with a partner on a whole new level. As the season cycles on, you will find yourself undergoing a quiet transformation that reignites the fire in your heart.
Ashwagandha is your herbal ally for this New Moon. It may energetically connect to renewal and transformation, which is the theme of the next few weeks for you. From a health standpoint, it may aid in your ability to adapt to stress and move through changes around you. For a simple way to work with this herb, give our Ashwagandha Root capsules a try.
Aquarius
We mirror and reflect the power in ourselves and others at this New Moon. Relationships may be top of mind. Of course, this is not just romantic relationships, but any one-on-one relationship we have with someone we trust (platonically, in business, a therapist, etc). You could be making changes to how you relate to others or firming up some boundaries that you have left loose. This is an ideal season for coupling, committing and/or communing. Connection is at the heart of everything over the next few weeks. “To be is to be perceived, and so to know thyself is only possible through the eyes of the other”.
Rhodiola rosea is the perfect ally to possibly support in coping with any stressful conflicts you may see arise now. This ally is one that you may want to keep on hand year-round. We offer Rhodiola Rosea in capsule form to make it an integrative part of your daily routines.
Pisces
Grounding yourself back into your body is important now that we have the Leo New Moon. Leo Season in general welcomes a chance for you to slow down and be a bit more intentional about your everyday life. You may have our attention on your health, routines, regimens, work and daily musings. You could be looking to make updates to your job, impact your lifestyle habits or shake up your routines. This is all about being grounded in what is happening in the present. Be prepared to make changes. You can make great headway in long-standing projects you are working on and find additional sources of income. But it may be helpful to see what is old is new again with Mercury retrograde.
For work on your health and overall well-being, try connecting with black elderberry. It can be supportive in maintaining the body’s natural defense system and promote overall wellness. We offer several gummies and ways to connect with black elderberries, each supporting your immune system.