Leo New Moon: Shine Bright, Live Boldly

Happy New Moon in Leo. As I have been watching the Olympics during this Leo Season, I am reminded of the unity of humanity when we can work together to celebrate cultural diversity, artistic and creative expression, and the incredible achievements of others. This is a Leo theme that we need to constantly remind ourselves of.

 As someone with the natal moon in Leo, I am very much looking forward to this one, which you will all be pleased to know is a rather harmonious and energetic new moon, ideal for intention setting, but get to it before Mercury turns retrograde just a day after this New Moon. This lunation is about celebrating the heart and the self and allowing ourselves to find ways in which we can shine brighter in any area of our lives we would choose to do so. Leo is much more than “look at me” energy ( however I intend to go shopping for some new outfits around this time) and is more about how we show up from our heart centre to be who we really are, how we celebrate what we feel in our heart, how we express our hearts desires and embrace true joy, connect with our inner child and let ourselves shine. So get to setting some intentions around how you wish to really shine in life.

The New Moon occurs in Australia on August the 4th at 9.13 pm on the east coast and falls at 12 degrees Leo. Look to see where 12 degrees of Leo falls in your chart to see which area of life will be energised by this placement. We all have Leo somewhere and the house Leo rules or is in is where you need to pay attention to shinning in life. This New Moon is a fairly harmonious energy, helped allow by a harmonious aspect from Mars and Jupiter who are currently joining forced in Gemini and the asteroid Vesta.

As with every new moon, it is a time to set our intentions or what we would like to manifest and bring into our lives. The new moon meets the Sun in Leo, enhancing and prompting us to set goals around some of the Leo principles.

Leo is ruled by the sun, the heart of our universe, and therefore rules our hearts astrologically. Leo's energy is often misrepresented as that egoic, 'look at me' energy and indeed, sometimes it is expressed this way. But at its higher manifestation, Leo is about giving and receiving and expressing from the heart. So, on this new moon, we can ask ourselves how our heart is going? Are we being true to our heart's desires and expressing those desires honestly and authentically?

Leo energy is naturally warm, generous of spirit, childlike, playful, and creative. Use this time for setting an intention around how you give love to yourself and how you'd like to give and receive love to others. Spend some time treating yourself like you would like to be treated by others. This new moon is an excellent time to set some intentions around bolstering your confidence if you lack confidence. One of the best ways to do this is to literally write some affirmations, place them on your mirror, and speak them out loud to yourself.

This method was taught via the great late Louise Hay. It feels strange when you first start doing this, but it works. Here is a classic from Louise; you can use this one or write your own, but this represents the energy of this Leo new moon perfectly: “I feel my heart opening, and I know that there is room in there for me….I treat myself with unconditional love.”

Adding to the fiery and creative energy of this Leo new moon is a harmonious aspect to Mars and Jupiter, who are meeting up together in Gemini. Mars, the planet of action and drive, combined with Jupiter, the planet of expansion and abundance, brings a dynamic and optimistic energy to our new moon intentions. This aspect encourages us to think big and take bold steps towards our goals. It’s a time to tap into our enthusiasm and courage, to pursue what truly lights us up with a sense of adventure and curiosity.

Conjunct this new moon is Vesta, the asteroid representing the sacred flame and devotion. Vesta's presence in Leo calls us to dedicate ourselves to our passions with a sense of purity and commitment. It asks us to honour our inner light, to nurture it, and to allow it to shine brightly. This is a time to reconnect with what truly matters to us, to find that spark within, and to commit to our personal growth and creative expression.

Self-love and self-expression are big Leo themes. We can use this New moon to set some intentions around how we would like to show more love to ourselves and how we may be able to express our true selves more authentically. Leo is also all about confidence, of stepping onto the stage of life and allowing ourselves to shine. It’s a great time to think about how we might be able to boost our confidence.

One of the core essences of Leo is that of pure joy, the kind of joy we experience when we allow ourselves to connect with our inner child and play. This isa wonderful time to unashamedly allow ourselves to have fun. So we can think about how we can incorporate more playfulness, fun and creativity into our lives.

Like all the Fire signs, Leo energy is passionate about those things that light them up. What are your true passions, and are you paying them enough attention? How can you devote more time and energy to those things that really light you up?

Leo loves on a big scale, and expressing this love in a generous, open-hearted way is one of Leo's greatest traits. A Leo whose heart is cold, however, is not a positive sight. It is super important to ignite the heart and equally be active in relationships that honour the heart. Take this time to think about what changes, if any, you need to make to ensure you are receiving and giving love authentically and passionately.

Leo's fire energy is expressive and creative and loves to move. This is a wonderful time to allow yourself to dance like no one is watching. Put on some music during this new moon and dance around your lounge room. Grab that hairbrush microphone, sing loudly, and allow yourself to play and have some fun. If this is not your scene, spending some time on creative pursuits or planning a future creative project is also an excellent idea.

The intentions and changes we seek to make can culminate as we move toward the full moon in Aquarius, which occurs on the 20th. This will be quite a powerful full moon, so set your intentions wisely to see them culminate during this time.

As we embrace this new moon in Leo, with the support of Mars, Jupiter, and Vesta, let us commit to living from our hearts, expressing our true selves, and nurturing our inner light. Let this be a time of joyful creation, bold action, and deep devotion to what truly matters to us.

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Leo Season. Time to Lighten Up

Oh my Lordy, what a Cancer season that was! And yes, it is over. Today, here in the Southern Hemisphere, the Sun shifts out of watery Cancer to where it radiates its most potent energy… Hooray for LEO SEASON, which begins just as the Sun sets at 5.49 pm in the eastern states. I'm looking forward to feeling that fire energy. As a double-fire sign, I have been insular for far too long and need to go out, play, and have some fun and to lighten up...literally.

Leo season is all about connecting with what brings us joy and pleasure in life and allowing ourselves to shine. This is a time of bold expression, creativity, heart-centered action, and finding our inner confidence to be our most authentic selves. We will hopefully feel a surge of creativity and an urge to pursue our passions with enthusiasm, not caring too much about what others think.

Traditionally, Leo season sees us bathing in creative pursuits, feeling vital, energetic, and playful. Leo rules the heart, so this is often a season of passion, warmth, and generosity of spirit. If there are creative pursuits you need to focus on, this is the time to do so. Leo's energy needs to feel appreciated, so this is a great time to review how you appreciate, applaud, and honour yourself and others. Are you shining in the areas in which you want to be shining?

Leo season is also an excellent time for tapping into our hearts and checking in on both physical and emotional levels. Are we giving enough love to ourselves? Are we looking after our hearts and heart's desires? Spend some time in Leo season tapping into the heart.

Leadership is another area ruled by Leo. Leo energy is not afraid to be on the stage; whatever that stage may be, it might simply be an area of life in which you shine or want to shine. This is an excellent time for honing one's leadership skills and checking in on whether you are leading from a place of authenticity and love or from ego and a need to be noticed and applauded. Both fall into Leo's realm but express themselves in very different ways. There is nothing wrong with having a need to be noticed and loving the applause you may receive; you just don't want to fall into the Leo trap of relying on it.

At a fundamental level, Leo is about fun. Are you having enough fun in your life? Recent energies have been very serious, and many of us may have forgotten what it is like to let our hair down and have some fun. Whatever fun looks like in your life, this is the time to make sure you have a lot of it. Be silly, play, dance, be joyous, and connect with your inner child; they may have been missing you. How are you going about authentically expressing yourself?

We have recently had twins born into our family, the first of the next generation, and engaging with them reminds me of that pure connection to joy, to our own inner child, to laugh, act silly, and play. We could all do with more playtime, especially now as the world feels so heavy.

As the Sun moves into Leo, we may still feel some heaviness as it opposes Pluto in Aquarius. When we bring Pluto and the Sun together, truth needs to come out from beneath, and honesty needs to shine. These first few days could continue the personal growth sparked by the recent Full Moon, fostering authentic self-expression.

Mercury's shift into Virgo on the 26th changes the tone of our thoughts and communications to a more analytical focus on details and practical matters. Meanwhile, Chiron, the wounded healer, begins its retrograde journey in Aries, calling for deep introspection and healing of old wounds, especially those related to our sense of self and identity.

The tension between Venus in Leo and Uranus in Taurus can bring unexpected changes in relationships, values, and finances from August 3rd. This aspect challenges us to break free from old patterns and embrace new ways of relating and valuing ourselves and others.

The New Moon in Leo on the 4th is a potent time for setting intentions related to creativity, self-expression, and leadership. Mark this date to plant seeds for new projects and ventures that align with your true passions and heart's desires.

As Venus transitions into Virgo, our approach to love and relationships becomes more practical, grounded, and service-oriented. We might need to watch for tendencies to see fault in others and become critical. Focus on nurturing others through acts of service and attention to detail without being overly critical.

The conjunction of Mars and Jupiter in Gemini on the 14th will ramp up the energy, particularly in politics, technology, and media. This aspect boosts our confidence and drive to pursue new opportunities and expand our horizons. However, Saturn's presence from the 15th calls for patience and strategic planning to navigate challenges and achieve our goals.

The Full Moon in Aquarius on the 20th illuminates themes of individuality, innovation, and community. This lunation encourages us to release outdated beliefs and embrace change. The simultaneous square between the Sun, Moon, and Uranus adds unpredictability and the potential for sudden breakthroughs.

We can harness this powerful period for personal growth, creativity, and meaningful connections. Embrace the warmth and passion of Leo, and let your inner light shine brightly as you navigate the transformative energies of this season until the 23rd when the Sun them moves into earth Virgo on the 23rd

If you would like to know more about how Leo energy manifests in your personal astrology chart, I am open for bookings through August but will then be closed for business from early September when I head off to Greece for an astrological mythology tour followed by a conference in Italy, so book in now to explore how we can explore your chart to discover where and how you need to shine in life. Book here www.aspectastrology.com.au/bookonline

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Cancer New Moon: Your Inner Sanctuary

This is a rather beautiful New Moon a deep reflection time to go within ponder and set intentions around how we nurture ourselves and equally how we nurture others. This New Moon is very much aligned with the archetypal mother energy as we have aspects from the Asteroid goddesses Ceres in Capricorn reminding us to ensure our nurturing is practical and heartfelt and Pallas who offer us some interesting perspectives about our personal strength and wisdom.

I would also like to take this chance to invite you to follow the newly created Instagram account for the Australian Arm of the The Organisation of Professional Astrologers ( OPA) of which I am a co-sellite. Our goal is to really shine a light on Australian Astrology and integrate that with some of the amazing offerings OPA provides. So even if you just have a semi-interest in Astrology, you will still gain much from this Instagram site and OPA itself. You can follow us here www.instagram.com/OPAAustralia

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OK lets get into this delightful New Moon in Cancer

The New Moon in Cancer occurs in Australia on July 6th at 1.59pm Australian Eastern Time.  This New Moon feels like gentle yet profound energy enveloping us and asking us to delve deep into the archetypal realms of the mother and all the nurturing aspects of our lives. As with all New Moons, this is a time for reflection, intention, and growth.

Cancer, ruled by the Moon, embodies the essence of the archetypal mother, the nurturer, with our need for sanctuary, security and a sense of family and home. Gender is irrelevant here, the energy is about anyone is our lives that offers us that nurturing role and indeed equally about how we allow ourselves to receive it and how we offer it to others. This New Moon, however, is not just about the comfort of the familiar; it is also a call to confront and integrate the complexities of our nurturing instincts.

Opposing this New Moon is Ceres, the asteroid goddess of agriculture and motherly sustenance, retrograde in Capricorn. Ceres, co-ruler of Cancer, embodies the Earth Mother's qualities and reminds us of the cycles of nurturing and release. In Capricorn, she emphasises the need for structure, discipline, and responsibility in our caregiving roles. The opposition between the New Moon and Ceres retrograde suggests a tension between our emotional need for nurturing and the practical realities of providing care. It invites us to find a balance between offering emotional support and ensuring that our nurturing is grounded in practicality and sustainability.

Adding another layer of depth to this story is the Grand Water Trine formed by the New Moon in Cancer, Saturn retrograde in Pisces, and Pallas in Scorpio. Water, the element of emotions, intuition, and healing, flows harmoniously among these celestial bodies, creating a powerful trine that amplifies our emotional intelligence and intuitive insights.

Saturn in Pisces brings a sense of maturity and responsibility to our emotional world. It asks us to  review how we establish boundaries and commit to our spiritual and emotional growth. Pallas in Scorpio, the wise strategist, sharpens our perception, allowing us to uncover hidden truths and transformative potentials within our emotional landscape. Together, these energies create a supportive environment for deep emotional healing and the cultivation of inner wisdom.

However, the journey is not without its challenges. The New Moon in Cancer forms a square to the North Node in Aries and the South Node in Libra. The North Node in Aries urges us to embrace courage, independence, and assertiveness in pursuing our true path. In contrast, the South Node in Libra speaks to our past tendencies towards people-pleasing and conflict avoidance. This square presents a crucial turning point, pushing us to break free from old patterns of dependency and move towards a more authentic and self-reliant expression of nurturing.

As we navigate these complex energies, we are reminded of the multifaceted nature of the mother archetype. The New Moon in Cancer encourages us to embrace our vulnerabilities and emotional depths while also recognising the importance of boundaries and self-care. Ceres in Capricorn challenges us to bring structure and discipline to our nurturing roles, ensuring that our care is both heartfelt and practical.

The Grand Water Trine, meanwhile, provides a reservoir of emotional strength and wisdom, guiding us towards healing and transformation. And the square to the Nodes of Fate compels us to release old patterns and step into a more empowered and authentic version of ourselves.

This is our invitation; to reflect on how we nurture ourselves and others. Are we offering care from a place of wholeness, or are we depleting ourselves in the process? Are we willing to confront and release old habits that no longer serve our growth? This New Moon in Cancer offers a sacred moment to honour the nurturing spirit within us, embrace our emotional truths, and step boldly into a future where our care for ourselves and others is both genuine and sustainable.

As the gentle and nurturing energy of the Cancer New Moon graces us, it offers a profound opportunity to dive deep into the emotional realms and connect with our innermost selves. This is the perfect time to explore the Cancerian archetypes within your own astrological chart, uncovering the themes of home, family, security, and emotional nourishment. I am fully booked for most of the rest of July and will be travelling throughout all of September, so book in now for August. Head to www.aspectastrology.com.au/bookonline.