Let's break down the energetic opportunities at hand and what to be mindful of on our daily journeys…
The Sun and New Moon align in Leo
This New Moon is the second of three lunations this month, making this an intense season of major breakthroughs. As Leo represents the fifth astrological house, this begins a new lunar cycle bringing focus to play, creativity, romance, joy, self-expression, fertility (literally and figuratively), and the courage to prioritize it all.
Each astrological season affects us in nuanced ways depending on who we are and when and where we were born, but in general, Leo season asks us to do one thing: to be as liberated and free as possible, especially as it pertains to the zodiacal house that Leo rules in our natal chart. (More info on how to run your chart and find that information below.)
For the past few weeks, Leo season has allowed us to awaken the lioness within. All New Moons are fertile for new intentions, but this one explicitly encourages us to shed any mental patterns that keep us from being the leader in all areas of our lives. Leo is about confidence and personal expression, so take this moment to declare where, how, and why you want to shine. Plant fresh seeds for authentic expression, especially in the areas you feel need your unique mark and audacious action to move forward through the unknown.
Ask yourself:
- What area of your life could use more of your light and authentic expression?
- What ideas, thought patterns, or specific threads of trauma are keeping you shackled in the darkness of self-consciousness?
- How can you prioritize liberation this month/for the rest of this year?
The New Moon is also sitting alongside Venus retrograde, the planet of love, relationships, money, and beauty that's orbiting slower than usual in Leo until September 3. Since it's been retrograde since the end of July, and we just experienced its cazimi (it was in auspicious conjunction with the Sun this past Sunday), we should be a little (or a lot) clearer on what we need to break ties with in service of more harmony and deeper meaning in a particular area of our lives.
Venus Rx is reminding us that change is necessary and consistent change is freedom, and Leo season is reminding us that true freedom is founded on authentic expression. Hone the energies of this powerful New Moon to shoot bold intentions into the Universe, but know that they'll boomerang back as opportunities to take action very soon.
Speaking of powerful action…
What it means for us: New Moon in Leo squares Uranus while Mars makes a trine to it.
It's not as complicated as it sounds…or is it?
The New Moon in Leo is in tense aspect to Uranus, the rebellious planet of awakening and destruction, who is in Taurus, the fixed earth sign of stability, groundedness, and pleasure. And then making a harmonious trine to tricky Uranus is the planet of action, Mars, who is stationed in organized and practical earth sign Virgo.
This energy is loud and destructive, not in a way that brings you senseless distress, but in how an earthquake reveals hidden treasure…or, in this case, hidden truths. And once those truths are revealed, you can tap into the motivation to push past the discomfort and honor the inner tug to make sense of all the shattered clues you've received thus far. Those clues being evidence that you were created for much more than what you're presently submitting to.
This is astrology that reminds you that you weren't made to accept the conditions you've been offered, that you were uniquely created to change the game. You're encouraged to take the lead and make non-traditional decisions that some might deem selfish but support your unique journey. Regardless of the judgmental voices that play in your head (or in your life), do what you need to do to strengthen the connection to your authentic path. Taking risks rooted in radical self-love is one of the most important requirements for abundance.
Who do you want to be? What is the Universe asking you to boldly say or do to step into the timeline where this version of you resides?
