The moon is on her way to being new this Thursday in the fiery sign of Leo at 2:11 pm CST. New moons occur every month when the sun and moon are in the same sign at the same degree, this is known as a conjunction in astrology. For this new moon both the sun and moon will be at 2 degrees of Leo. New moons are linked to new beginnings so this is the perfect time each month to set new intentions and make new wishes. The day before the new moon is known as the dark moon. This is the time each month when our psychic vibe is on high. The dark moon is a great time to get your tarot or oracle decks out and give yourself a new moon reading. Journaling would be another good idea during the dark moon along with clearing out and getting rid of what you no longer use or wear.
Zodiac Facts Leo
Element: Fire, the element associated with boldness, daring, courage and enthusiasm with a little theater and drama thrown in for good measure.
Planetary Ruler: The Sun, the luminary associated with the life force, drive, vitality, individuality and inner purpose.
Symbol: The Lion, king of the jungle.
Cosmic House: The 5th House, the angle on the cosmic wheel that rules children, romance, creativity, self-expression, fun, pleasure and play.
Numerology: 5, the number of change, challenge, enthusiasm and magnetism.
Crystals: Amber, garnet, sunstone and carnelian.
Colors: Gold and orange.
Best Cosmic Coupling: Fellow fire signs Aries and Sagittarius.
Modality: Fixed, meaning Leo is a sign that anchors and stabilizes situations and environments.
Combining Leo’s fire element of boldness and enthusiasm with the 5th House of self-expression and we can see a new moon in Leo at it’s most simplistic level can help us reconnect with our passion. If you’ve been listless and bored a new moon in Leo can inject some excitement and vitality into our lives. Leo season means it’s time to express yourself. The fiery element of this new moon can push us to get motivated and be more spontaneous. Last month’s Cancer new moon had a more internal energy while this month’s Leo new moon is more external and dynamic. The dark side of Leo energy is being ruled by your passions at all costs even when it has a damaging affect on our lives. Another shadow side of Leo is being afraid to connect with our passions. Leo energy needs to create and shine even when others disapprove of us.
The Sun, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto
The sun is the ruling luminary of this new moon so we need to take a look at what’s going on with the sun right now. During this new moon Saturn, Neptune and Pluto make exact aspects to the sun. Saturn makes an exact trine aspect to the sun. The trine aspect has a flowing, easy vibe about it. When Saturn trines the sun we get a boost of self-confidence and a willingness to take on responsibilities. Neptune, the planet of fantasy, psychic power, illusions and delusions is also making a trine aspect to the sun. When Neptune flows with the sun we are unusually sensitive to others and our environment and our psychic vibe is on high. Pluto makes an exact opposition to the new moon sun. Oppositions are more difficult than trines. When Pluto makes an opposition to the sun we can find ourselves in conflict with others. Pluto is the planet of great change and transformation so we could find ourselves resisting change and transformation even if it’s good for us.
Have a great new moon in Leo and we hope to see you in the store soon. Take care.
Kevin Casey is an astrologer and card reader who first encountered metaphysics in 1991 through the spiritual text A Course in Miracles. He began his reading practice in 2003 and joined Body Mind & Soul as a reader in 2007. His blend of astrology, numerology, and Tarot make for fascinating and insightful readings and his undying passion for pop music allows him to look at popular culture through astrological and metaphysical eyes.
He is available for both 30-minute and 1-hour personal readings at Body Mind & Soul. Bookings can be reserved at bmshouston.com/pages/kevin-casey.
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