(Hey Redditors, this is the overarching energy of the Leo New moon. It is not a horoscope or a prediction, but instead a look at the energy of the new moon and the other planetary aspects in the sky. This is not about your own personal chart but it can give you insight or information for introspection.)
Have you ever heard a lion roaring in the morning as it takes on the new day? It’s not aggressive, like some boastful cry, but sounds more like a clearing out of whatever settled in the night before. It’s throaty and somewhat gentle, welcoming the new day. Though it makes noise, it’s not as loud as one might expect. There’s a sense of conserving energy, mixed with trepidation about the activity ahead.
That is how I’m thinking of this New Moon. After the thick, velvet darkness of night, we awaken with a renewed sense of purpose. Our personal values emerge more clearly, no longer tethered to foggy dreams. We step into what lies ahead with power and ownership, even knowing the terrain may bring us discomfort. Still, we don’t let the energy stop us. Many of us will forge a new path.
Setting aside the poetics, the logistics of this Leo New Moon: it is exact at 2°08’. For those in Central Daylight Time, that’s 2:11 p.m. The New Moon isn’t acting alone. It’s making aspects to the outer planets and to Saturn.
The New Moon forms a sextile to Uranus. This brings insight and a sharpened awareness of the world around us. Our minds are more in tune with friends and neighbors. Many of us may find ourselves in more stimulating conversations, especially about technology. We might ask: How do we connect meaningfully without the interference and distortion of social media and other digital platforms? Though we may share physical space, much of our communication still happens digitally. How do we protect our sense of safety while staying connected through our devices?
With the Sun trining Neptune, we may crave a deeper understanding of how our current reality connects to our spiritual life. Some of us may feel sacrificial, placing the needs of others ahead of our own. This New Moon may bring flashes of intuition that allow us to see beyond our usual scope. Even those who have felt disconnected might find themselves developing empathy, even for people who are quite different from themselves.
However, with the Moon in opposition to Pluto, we may be grappling with guilt over how we’ve handled the past. Some of us might feel the need to pull back, to temporarily disconnect in order to absorb the lessons that are hitting us hard. You may find yourself challenging authority figures, learning what it means to truly stand up for yourself. Some folks may take creative approaches, using intuition and a sense of community to push back against recent intense actions unfolding around them.
While Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto are stirring the pot, the trine to Saturn reminds us to be the adult in the room. This is a time for discipline, responsibility, and emotional strength. The New Moon offers a fresh start to tap into the inner force that keeps us grounded through adversity. This is a time to cultivate discipline, hard work, and self-control.
But the energy of the New Moon isn’t just about the aspects that relate back to the Sun and the Moon. We need to look at the entire sky to understand the energy we’re encountering. With Mercury in retrograde moving toward the New Moon, we’re challenged to use our logical mind and let rational thought take the lead. It’s a time to be less self-involved so we can actually understand the world around us and reflect on how we got to this place. It’s impossible to make sound decisions while living in our own echo chamber. Emotion can fuel us, but it can also hoodwink us into belief, rather than helping us face the actual facts of the moment.
A square between Venus and Mars prompts us to examine the ego. Even if we long for balance in our relationships, we may find ourselves wasting energy in combative exchanges that feed a false sense of self. This can strain personal and group dynamics. More often than not, we have much in common, but the narratives we’ve internalized create distance, whether physical or ideological. Sometimes, we act with force without fully considering the consequences.
Usually, I don’t discuss dwarf planets, but since Jupiter isn’t making major aspects to the luminaries or planets, it’s worth looking into other influences.
Jupiter is forming a trine with both Vesta and Juno and a square with Ceres. These feminine bodies reflect our personal relationships and how we connect.
Jupiter’s trine to Vesta invites us into sacred work. This is about sustaining our inner flame, being devoted to something greater than ourselves. It could be spiritual or linked to how we choose to live with purpose. We may ask: How can we apply wisdom and philosophy in ways that spark meaningful change? The energy is fertile ground for new social justice advocates to emerge, and that advocate just may be you.
With Juno, Jupiter is begging us to look at our idealism with balance. It’s hard to fight the big fight when we lose touch with reality. But Juno calls for partnerships where we’re actively working together. The energy encourages us to build mutually supportive and uplifting connections that respect equality for all. Battles tend to have a higher purpose.
However, the square to Ceres is reminding us not to over give or overextend ourselves. Keep in mind, if we’re too focused on the big picture, it becomes difficult to tend to ourselves and to others on an individual level. Ceres beckons us to take an approach that is sustainable.
In essence, Jupiter is behind the scenes, encouraging us to access the nurturer within, to work together, and to come from a place of supportive partnership. It’s as if Jupiter is saying that our strength will come from how we treat ourselves and how we treat others, through nurturance, a shared mission, and a grounded focus on practical matters.
So how does this return us to the lion? When the lion wakes, he doesn’t rush. He stretches, surveys the Veldt, and makes his presence known, not with aggression, but with calm strength. Whether alone or among his pride, he is alert and aware, connected to his surroundings and centered in his power.
As we receive this New Moon energy, reflect on the cycle ahead. Who are you connected to? Who should you be connected to? In a world rife with chaos and division, do you retreat, or move forward with your pride?
The New Moon gives us a moment to close a chapter. As we begin anew, we can move forward with the traits of Leo: warm-hearted, generous, and creative, accessing that little lion that lives within each of us.
(I will come back and paste a link to the horoscopes when I get them done. I am working on them now but they take me awhile to complete.)