The sun and moon arrive together in the archetype of the child and performer. Leos’ evolutionary goal is to cultivate their authentic self-expression by having the courage to share with the world that which they hold most dear to their heart. Ruled by the sun, which represents our identity, Leo is empowered by being true to themselves, their authenticity, and their heart.
Leo radiates creativity warmth, and playfulness; its heart is at the center of everything it does. New moons represent a time for new beginnings as it marks the beginning of a new lunar cycle. Being that the new moon is in Leo, this is a time to set heart centered intentions — intentions that are in resonance with our heart’s true desires, rather than setting intentions that only look good on the surface
Meeting yourself in that place takes both courage and vulnerability. It takes courage to sit with your heart and be vulnerable about what you truly desire for yourself. Not only what you desire, but what you deserve. As the new moon is close to Venus retrograde, the theme of listening to the quiet but palpable pull of our hearts is magnified.
The new moon is in friction with Uranus, known as the planet of sudden changes. Uranus as an archetype is the part of us that wants to experiment and deviate from the norm. Being that the moon represents our emotions, and Uranus represents change, we may be feeling the urge to break free from the comfort of what’s familiar and start a new; however being that Uranus is in Taurus, it’s important that any changes we seek to make are not led by an emotionally reactive heart, but from a grounded and peaceful one.
Adding to this, Uranus in Taurus is in harmony with Mars, the planet of action, in Virgo which lends itself to approaching any pending changes with mindfulness. Virgo has a penchant for being thorough and precise, for combing through the fine print, so it’s best to map out a plan or take a methodical approach rather than making any rapid changes. Above all, it’s essential that we stay true to our heart and authenticity as we navigate these changes.
Aspects: Moon squaure Uranus; Uranus trine Mars