We have an upcoming new moon in Leo on Tuesday 18 August.
Leo is a fixed fire sign that is ruled by the Sun.
The symbolism of Leo exudes regalness, strength, positivity, passion, power and a flare for the dramatic.
Traditionally I love this energy because it kicks off the cycle of the new "school" year in the states. Even having worked in retail ecommerce for over 15 years, the cycles of retail have traditionally followed the quarters and natural flow of the calendar. There is always a certain feel of a rush to close before the holidays that occurs right after Labor Day. While this year is extremely different for all kinds of retailers - I'm curious to see what new patterns, trends and creations will emerge in the weeks leading up to this.
Ride the magic of the Leo energy and wind down summer with some finesse as best as you can!
With any new moon you want to set intentions and look at the house that Leo rules in your chart. You can use the app Time Passages available on iPhone & Android. All you will need is your time of birth, city of birth and birth date.
In my chart for example, Leo governs my 12th house where I have an abundance of planets including the Sun, Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, Black Moon Lilith and my North Node. The 12th house tends to discreetly tuck these planets behind the scenes - not outwardly showing or displaying to the masses. They come out to play for the whole world to see eventually. This indicates why I'm usually coy about my love life (Venus) and my love for writing (Mercury) and propensity for luck (Jupiter) and where I shine (Sun). My dark fanciful passion also lives here (Black Moon Lilith). My life's direction (North Node) is tied to this house and cluster of planets.
I am going to work towards setting intentions around my love life, writing and creative pursuits with this new moon. The 12th house is synonymous with Neptune and is tied to the collective unconscious, one's own subconscious, dreams, intuition and rehabilitation. It also indicates the end of a karmic cycle.
My hope is to release more of my spiritual and creative writing into the world to help guide others through their transitions as well. My north node is where one is called - and where our destiny lies. Your birth chart is a blueprint to your life and soul's purpose.
Check out my astrology blog to learn more about consulting with a professional astrologer too if you're curious about a chart reading or learning more about astrology in general.
I haven't decided if I want to get my certification in this area yet but have been actively following and studying since 2014!
While it's been a transitional and transformational year, it's never too late to set intentions or kick off a new endeavor each month. Remember you can set intentions for small things too. The purpose is to harness the energy and plant seeds for what you wish to see grow.
Given the state of the world today with uncertainty, flux, heartbreak, despair and an easy gateway for destruction, it is a time more than ever to focus on what you positively want more of while letting go of what is no longer serving you.
Keep dreaming and working towards a brighter world.
Happy new moon in Leo!