Processing Painful Truths Under The Cancer Supermoon

Lately, I’ve been feeling an overwhelming surge of emotions—deeper introspection, sudden tears, and a relentless questioning of everything in my life. It’s been intense, coming out of nowhere, and honestly, exhausting.

When this hits without an obvious trigger, I know it’s often one of two things: hormones, the moon, or sometimes both.

I don’t actively track lunar cycles because I believe focusing too much on them can create a self-fulfilling prophecy—we might manifest those moody vibes just by expecting them. But when emotions crash over me like this, I always check the sky, and more often than not, it explains everything.

In the moment, it can feel downright awful, like I’m losing my grip. Yet, there’s a silver lining: these periods bring powerful epiphanies. Whatever we’ve been suppressing or ignoring gets pushed to the surface, demanding attention and healing.

I’m someone who’s naturally very self-aware—sometimes to a fault. I overthink and dive deep into my feelings constantly, which can be draining. But even with that, there are painful truths I’ve resisted facing fully. Lately, it’s been about a certain friendship I’ve cherished deeply, only to realise the connection might not be as reciprocal as I believed. I’ve been the one investing more, and coming to terms with that has felt like grief.

We don’t talk enough about grieving living people—the loss of who we thought they were, or the relationship we hoped for but that never truly existed. I’ve navigated this before, and it never gets easier. The heartache lingers.

Still, I hold onto the reminder that the universe often clears space by removing what’s no longer aligned, making room for connections that are truly meant for us. It doesn’t erase the pain right now, but it offers hope.

If you’ve been feeling something similar lately—extra sensitive, nostalgic, or confronting hidden emotions—you’re not alone. I’m sending you the biggest virtual hug.

Gentle, kind-hearted souls like us deserve relationships that cherish and reciprocate our depth. Our people are out there.

The Supermoon In Cancer: Why It Hits So Hard

This year’s first full moon, peaking on January 3, 2026, is the traditional Wolf Moon—a supermoon glowing extra bright and large in the sky. Astrologically, it unfolded in Cancer, the nurturing water sign ruled by the moon itself, amplifying themes of home, family, security, and our deepest emotions.

Full moons in Cancer are renowned for surfacing profound feelings, encouraging emotional release and healing. Heightened sensitivity, nostalgia, mood shifts, and fresh insights into our needs are common. This one was especially potent as a supermoon, with oppositions to Venus and Mars adding tension in relationships—highlighting imbalances between comfort, desire, and passion.

It’s no wonder so many of us have felt more vulnerable, tearful, or reflective. Unprocessed emotions may bubble up as irritability, fatigue, or sudden clarity about dynamics that no longer serve us.

These energies invite gentle self-care: journaling buried thoughts, soaking in a warm bath, or simply allowing space to feel without judgement.

As the moon wanes, the intensity softens, opening doors to renewal and brighter beginnings in the new year. Honour what this lunar phase has revealed—it’s a tender call to nurture your inner world and let go of what weighs you down.

You’re seen, you’re held, and better days are coming.

Carlee x