India, July 13 -- The New Moon in Cancer will occur on July 14, 2026, marking the start of a new lunar cycle. This year, the event becomes even more significant because it coincides with the beginning of Ashadha Gupt Navratri in India. Two days later, devotees will celebrate the Jagannath Rath Yatra.

Astrologer, numerologist and Vastu analyst, Aanjana Dharmesh Bhan, shares with Hindustan Times that this rare sequence creates a special time for reflection, inner growth and new beginnings. She believes the period encourages people to let go of old emotional patterns before taking meaningful action.

According to astronomical calculations, the New Moon reaches its peak on July 14 at 3:13 p.m. IST. In the United States, it occurs at 5:43 a.m...