Hello Moonbeams!!!
And so, it is...Here we are again New Moon Lovers — a roaring lion of a moon on August 4th. The sign of Leo is the archetype of the leader-the powerful lion/lioness, the center of attention standing tall. Its’ very meaning is confidence, creativity and strength…talk about a paradox-Leo’s need to shine his/her light into the world and the dark New Moon. According to medical astrology, the sign Leo rules the heart space and the solar plexus inspiring one to lead from the heart space and let love govern. A new moon is a reset, a fresh start, and a time of new beginnings, infused with hope and possibility. Leo energy calls you to radiate your brightest light, live from your truest heart, and tap into your highest power, embodying confidence, creativity, and leadership. Can you find it in yourself to shine brightly, no matter what fears, doubts, or insecurities arise? One of the best ways to navigate this is to pour that energy into expanding within and doing lots of work in the subtle realm (shadow work, journaling, meditating, breathwork, channeling divine guidance). Radical, Radiant, Self-Love!!!
As Mercury prepares to turn retrograde (August 5th) in Virgo amidst the fiery celestial energies, it's a potent time for introspection and seeking higher wisdom. This is a time to look at projects, situations, problems, and even people in new ways. Mercury Retro on a New Moon brings relationships from the past into view. Maybe there is an old lover looking to reconnect? Finally, on Aug 28 Mercury will turn direct.
Aug 8 LION'S GATE PORTAL
This celestial phenomenon is much more than a mere date on the calendar; it’s a transformative gateway that propels us into higher realms of consciousness. This spectacle occurs every year between July 26th and August 12th, reaching its peak on the 8th when the Sun and Sirius align in the sky. Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky and is known as the “Spiritual Sun”. During this period, the veil between the physical and spiritual worlds becomes thinner, allowing us to access profound insights, wisdom, and spiritual guidance. It’s an opportune time for meditation, introspection, and soul-searching, as we can tap into our deepest desires and understand our life’s purpose with greater clarity.
So, on this Leo new moon, how will you step into your power in a radiant and powerful way?
• I love to decorate my altar on the new and full moon. For Leo, incorporate objects that symbolize the sun or the element of fire (Leo is a fire sign). That might be the colors red, orange, yellow, and gold, candles, incense, crystals, and anything that inspires you to be braver this season.
• Create a crystal grid: Harness the powerful Lion’s Gate energy by arranging crystals such as citrine, clear quartz, and selenite in a sacred geometric pattern. This grid will amplify and direct the portal’s energy towards your intentions and goals.
• Engage in a fire ceremony: Light a ceremonial fire and write down any limiting beliefs or negative patterns you wish to release. Offer these thoughts to the flames as you embrace transformation and invite positive changes into your life.
• Bathing is a blissful way to take care of yourself, create space for self-reflection and increase the sacredness and power of a water ritual.
There is something magickal about the symbolism of washing away the old and welcoming the new. Choose your favorite essential oils, crystals and flowers and add to your bath salts. Whether Dead Sea, Himalayan or another blend, salts cleanse and remove negative energy from the body. Light some candles and play some relaxing music. Surrender to the time, sit in the stillness of the new moon and soak in the new energy created.
Until next time....... Keep shining!
