Welcome to 2021,Cancer.

This could mean checking in on loved ones, getting involved inanti-racism activism, or organizing socially-distanced holiday plans.

As we collectively start to heal in 2021 as a society, your duty is to focus on yourself.

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Uranus will be in Taurus all year, in your 11th House of Friends.

On a personal level, this means you will likely be taking a hard look at your relationships.

Are there some friends, lovers, or family members with whom you just don’t mesh well?

Are you maintaining ties simply to keep the peace or take a stab at be a good person?

You have to stop.

Live by your principles and redirect that energy into thehealthy relationshipsthat mirror your values.

Because you are ruled by the moon, you will always be a bit more nostalgic than most.

The firstMercury retrogradeof the year occurs in Aquarius fromSaturday, January 30toSaturday, February 20.

During these times, follow the usual rules of double-checking emails and triple-checking any important documents.

Because you are ruled by the moon, you will always be a bit more nostalgic than most.

This year, however, you’re learning to be more independent and stand on your own two feet.

During the Mercury retrograde, try not to slide into an ex’s DMs.

Put that energy into yourself and keep your eyes forward instead.

Cancer season officially begins onSunday, June 20.

You deserve to be loved and acknowledged.

venture to allow yourself to fully blossom this year, unrestrained by the demands of everyone around you.

This may bring theend of a friendship, perhaps one with an ex.

When Venus goes retrograde, romance usually takes a nosedive, and everyone worries about their love life.

However, this transit may signify a fresh new romance or a deeper commitment in an existing one.

You spent most of the year getting in touch with yourself andfirming up boundaries.

Stay safe and see you next year.