Heart of a lion...
We're nearing the end of Leo season, but not before we celebrate the blessings bestowed on us by this New Moon in Leo. This year met us with infinite challenges, but those same setbacks set us up for resetting the areas of our lives that needed our attention in order for the path to our personal heaven to become fully illuminated.
This lunation feels different. Like a call for us to pull ourselves out of our own shadows and into the brilliance we already know we house. You know...regular Leo shit. Let's get into it and how we can best navigate all of this cosmic energy for healing, practical mind, body, soul self-care, and divine alignment.
Today we welcome a dark New Moon in the fiery sign of Leo. Leo, the lion of the zodiac, is ruled by the Sun and is home in the fifth astrological house of creativity, fertility, self-expression, passion, pleasure, and love. Leo embraces its individuality. At their best, Leo don't need nobody to validate their brilliance – they just shine in all of their glory no matter what they have or don't. This is all very telling of the powerful energy of this lunation, however, there are other planets and energies at play that are very important to how we move toward actually manifesting what we see in our dreams. Let's break it down.
Keep your heart. Play your part.
Regardless of what your human experience has been throughout this year's pandemic, Black Lives Matter revolution, and overall political turmoil, I think that as a result, the majority of us have become crystal clear about what we want to see in our lives after the dust settles. Hone in on that vision right now because we each have a unique capacity to navigate towards it.
Leo also rules the heart, which is influencing us to pay attention to what our heart beats for and how we can use its fiery, creative spirit to make moves that bring us closer to whatever our "it" is. Mars, planet of action, is also very active right now which is helping with that extra push we need to put some pep in our soul-yearning step.
This season is a necessary reminder of the essence of true manifestation. A knock on the head to focus less on frivolous Instagram rituals perpetuated by folks who already have the access, and more intuitive, intentional action for our own lives. Manifesting isn’t only about what we intend to do, but what we actually do about those intentions. Leo being the planet of creativity and Mars being all about action are an almost perfect concoction. So work backward. See the ultimate highest good, then start where you are making all the small changes and moves necessary to get there, in your life, but also in the world. You deserve it, and we need it.
You are a vessel for miracles; handle yourself with care.
As mentioned, Mars is doing its thing in the cosmos, offering us the motivation we need to get up and get going on the blessings that we dream and make vision boards about. But if you're as sensitive to energy as I am, all this fire is probably burning you out.
This new lunar cycle is set to be unapologetic, confident, and about-its-shit, but don't spiritually bypass your need to balance your action with rest. This is true always, but especially now as we're in the second half of the year and about to enter, arguably, the most crucial season. Make use of your planners and calendars to schedule the things you have to do, but make sure to include self-care that allows for mental and physical downtime. It's silence that allows for our body to be regenerated, for our mind to rest, and our soul to speak.
Many companies and wellness experts have been offering low-cost and even free classes during quarantine. Consider incorporating something new into your self-care regimen (I've been going the YouTube yoga route after my morning meditations). While you're listening to your heart, what does your body say that it needs? Make sure to feed it accordingly.
You are right where you need to be.
There is no time like right now to put 100% of your faith in yourself. Not just having faith in your potential, but how you can actually show up for who you are and who you want to be.
Fear is the root of all that blocks us from being aligned on the path to where we want to be. Instead of trying to heal from fear altogether or trying to be and feel "fearless," just see the fear, stand up to the bully. Know that you are right where you need to be to make decisions you need to make to change your life. Know that you already have all the tools and resources you need or will attract them in divine time. Know, in your heart, that what your heart wants, your mind, body, and spirit deserves. And that if you intend it, act on it, and commit to your healing, Spirit will make it so that the entire Universe conspires to help you. Open your eye(s). Everything already is.
If you have any questions or insights of your own, reply with a note. I'll respond as soon as humanly possible.
Sending love from NYC. 𓁿 MS.
