Aaah! Finally, Leo season has brought its sassy and fun energy into the scope after a heavy Cancer season with three lunations that had us gasping for air!
If the last Full Moon in Capricorn had us dwelling on what to do and what action to take, this New Moon in Leo gifts us with an energy that’s willing to amp us up and bring us promising optimism for what lies ahead.
What’s in the stars?
This New Moon in Leo takes place on the 4th of August at 13.13h CET. Like all New Moons, the Sun and the Moon are in an exact conjunction – this time, in 12 degrees Leo.
Aspecting the Sun and the Moon, we have Mars in 9 degrees of Gemini and Jupiter in 15 degrees of Gemini – giving us a rather nice hullabaloo. Whatismore, we have the Sun and the Moon in a trine with the North Node at 8 degrees in Aries and the South Node in 8 degrees in Libra. Both aspects, the trines and sextiles, are positive aspects that make energy flow effortlessly.
The Season of the Lion
Leo season is always exceptionally noticeable. It’s the time in the summer when everyone is feeling sociable and looking for fun. Even the weather in the northern hemisphere reflects Leo’s intensity with the hot weather and its suffocating humidity in some areas – a fantastic metaphor for the fixed sign known for its stubborness, consistancy and warmth. Some love it, some hate – some want it to always be summer, others wish it was shorter.
Leo is very much like summer, wanting everyone to come out and play – but not everyone wants to be under the sun (or in the spotlight, for that matter) and prefer to be in the shade.
Leo season is a reminder to be comfortable in our skin, metaphorically and literally, and to radiate our confidence in who we are. To be brave enough to trust ourselves and speak our truth, to be proud to show up and be seen instead of belittling ourselves or hiding from the spotlight.
Leo is also known for its creativity and child-like energy, which makes sense why it is the 5th house ruler.
Mars & Jupiter
In astrology, Mars is considered to be the planet of action, war, anger and sexual aggression. On the other hand, Jupiter is the planet known for its optimsim, expansion, growth and philosophy – it is considered to be the magnifying glass of the zodiac.
Although Mars will be catching up to Jupiter later on in the month on the 14th of August when they conjunct in 16 degrees Gemini, this lunation gives us a taste of what is to come this month.
What’s the vibe?
After the intense Capricorn Full Moon in July, we’re gifted with a rather promising New Moon in Leo. If the last Full Moon was pressure-potting us to catapult forward without any sense of direction, this New Moon in Leo is inviting us to plant a seed for a future we’re slowly piecing together.
As mentioned before, Leo is known for its bravery and confidence. In this New Moon, Leo’s energy is amplified by both the Sun – our vitality, our sense of self, our individuality – along with the Moon – our inner world, our emotions and our instincts. This New Moon is trying to pull our entire self, our public and hidden self, into the light to embrace both sides of the coin with pride. Its also inviting us to prioritise our inner-child and our heart’s desires, being sincere about what truly brings us joy, which often aligns with our childhood dreams.
What is most promising about this New Moon in Leo is how its encouraging us to shine brightly and take bold steps toward our dreams or our chosen direction in life. We find ourselves with smooth-moving energy for us to be courageous and enterprising. Mars, the planet of action, is encouraging us to set intentions and to commit to them, using its energy of war-like strategy and leadership to make a plan of action that aligns with our passions. While doing so, we’re blessed with Jupiter’s optimism and luck.
The New Moon in Leo also invites us to use the creative tools that are at our disposal, so with Mars’ proactiveness and Jupiter’s optimism, we are bound to yield promising results. Besides, it seems that whatever we allow ourselves to think up during this New Moon in Leo is aligned with the intentions of our North Node, intrinsically connected to our purpose in this lifetime.
Suggestions for this New Moon in Leo
1. Journal
After getting our feathers ruffled by the Full Moon in Capricorn which had us questioning which direction we want to head and how, we are now faced with the opportunity to really set powerful intentions thanks to this New Moon in Leo. As this New Moon is heavily charged with creativity and ambitious prospects, take a moment to jot down what comes to mind with these helpful prompts:
- What do I thoroughly enjoy or did I enjoy as a child that would make hours pass like minutes?
- What sets me back in my environment or in society for me to be more authentically myself?
- What makes me feel like I’m making a meaningful impact on the world or gives me a sense of fulfillment?
Give yourself time to really reflect on all of these questions, there’s no rush to answer. Create a still and quiet place for yourself to quieten your mind, you’ll find that the more present you can be with yourself, the more you can hear your deepest and most authentic wishes – regardless of the world or the people that surround you.
2. Make a manifestation list
Having taken the time to journal and reflect on those prompts, give yourself a moment to think up what you would like to manifest in your life that is related to what you have written.
This can range from personal qualities, experiences and new relationships to material and mundane things! There is no right or wrong in what you want in your life, just make sure it is aligned with what you genuinely want – whatever you feel at your core.
3. Get Creative!
As this New Moon in Leo calls out to awaken your creativity and inner child, gather some pens, paints, old magazines… Whatever you like and anything you can use to visually display these intentions but also create a material space for these intentions to manifest in the physical realm, almost as if you’re opening a reality portal for your intentions.
Again, there’s no right or wrong in making this. You can make a manifestation board or a simple list – it can be messy, simple or unaesthetically pleasing. The important thing is not how it looks, but the intention behind its creation.
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