LEO NEW MOON - Tuesday 6 August 2013
Exact at 10.51pm BST, 5.51 EDT!
This New Moon is a lively one which
will give us the opportunity to approach our lives from a new
perspective, stepping outside of our comfort zones and trying
something new on for size. New Moons are a perfect time to set
intentions for ourselves and plant seeds so that they can grow over
the course of the month, coming to fruition under the light of the
Full Moon. They are not emotionally charged, as Full Moons tend to
be, but are more objective in nature. During this time we get a
chance to review our lives and contemplate what we would like to
keep, what needs changing and what must be left behind in the dark of
the Moon. It is the time in the month when the Sun (our conscious
self) merges with the Moon (our unconscious, instinctual nature) so
we get an opportunity to understand our unconscious urges on a
conscious level. This Moon has the potential for us to give birth to
a new self who is closer to the original spark that we were born
with. Cancer season has involved a lot of looking back into the past,
revisiting our childhoods and gaining more understanding of childish
behaviour patterns. Now it is time to leave the watery depths of the
womb and express ourselves, allowing our true self to shine. There is
no point dwelling in the past and all the emotions it brings up; we
have learned what we needed and now it's time to do something about
it!
The Sun and Moon are forming their
monthly union in dynamic, creative and expressive Leo, a fixed Fire
sign who is very passionate and active and truly lives life to the
fullest. Leo is a masculine sign and tends to be a doer who is quite
proud and courageous and who is not afraid to take risks. Here we
find our inner child who is always open to trying new things even if
he might fail first time and who is heard crying out “Look what I
did Daddy!”. We must take a leaf out of Leo's book during this New
Moon and find our childlike wonder and excitement, letting go of our
adult fear of failure and all of our “What if?”s. Leo is ruled by
the Sun and wants us to shine; to truly express who we are and reveal
our special talents that are unique to us alone. Leo is the star of
the show, the ray of sunshine, and urges us to allow our light to
shine during this Moon. Instead of looking backwards and drowning in
a sea of emotion we are now being given the opportunity to create a
new version of ourselves, free of the childish emotional patterns
which no longer serve us. Leo simply asks us to follow our bliss and
do what brings us joy! I can handle that! This is an ideal time to
contemplate what our best qualities are, what makes us truly feel
alive and happy, what special gifts we have to share with the world
and what new things we might want to try. Leo lives life from the
heart and reminds us that we shine the brightest when we follow our
heart's wisdom. When we radiate warmth and positivity we attract the
same in return as people are drawn to the light like moths to a
flame.
Uranus, the Awakener, is providing an
electrical charge to this New Moon, creating a frisson of excitement
and daring us to step outside of our comfort zones and into uncharted
territory. Uranus is in Aries, demanding in no uncertain terms that
we be true to ourselves and live our lives the way we want to and not
the way we think we should. During this Moon he invites us to do
something we have never done before, to step outside the box and
express a part of ourselves we never knew existed. He gives us a
fresh perspective, clearing away the cobwebs of our past and helping
us to make the positive changes needed to bring us closer to who we
really are. It is possible that we will have some amazing epiphanies,
new ideas, sudden opportunities and spectacular breakthroughs, all of
which we must make sure we are open to! It is important to embrace
anything that comes our way at this time and seize any opportunity to
try something different and new. Uranus abhors stagnation and urges
us to shake things up so that the emotional cobwebs can fall away and
our inner lights can shine honest and true!
Uranus is also part of a tense T-square
with Jupiter and Pluto which is not so comfortable but will give us
the impetus to make big changes in our lives so that we can move
forward and grow. Jupiter expands and amplifies the energy of any
planet he comes into contact with and in this case he is exaggerating
the infamous Pluto Uranus square which has been urging us to make
profound changes to the structure of our lives so that we can stand
in our true power with integrity. This T-square could well be quite
challenging, making us aware of any thoughts, beliefs or opinions
that are holding us back while pushing us towards a deeper
understanding of ourselves and our lives. Pluto and Jupiter will be
almost directly opposite each other for this New Moon, which could
bring up some pretty deep emotions, so the best thing to do is to
dive into the depths consciously so that we can find the root cause
of whatever is bothering us. Whatever needs to change in our lives
may well become glaringly obvious and we might feel a very strong
urge to make profound changes at this time. This may well involve
stepping out of the familiar, tried and true way of doing things and
trying something radically different. We may feel an intense build up
of energy which demands to be released, forcing us to make changes in
our lives in order to find some relief. Sometimes things have to
break down so we can experience breakthroughs.
The Sun and Moon are also forming a
square to the Nodes of the Moon, indicating that we are somehow at a
crossroads on our soul's journey. There is a sense that we are stuck
between that which is old and familiar and the new, uncharted
territory which will help us grow and evolve on a soul level. As the
North Node is in Scorpio we are being asked to determine what we need
to hold onto (Taurus) and what we need to strip away and let go of
(Scorpio) in order to move forward and fulfil our soul's potential.
Scorpio wants us to shed some skin and it is important that we are
honest about what we want to keep and what is simply holding us back,
whether that be values, beliefs, possessions, relationships, living
situations or jobs. This aspect to the Nodes seems to represent a
turning point: a choice that must be made in order for us to move
forward and fulfil our true potential. Chiron, the wounded healer, is
also forming a challenging aspect to The Sun and Moon indicating that
we may have to face up to some old wounds or insecurities in order to
make the changes necessary to grow and evolve.
Well this Moon definitely gives the
impression that we are going to be asked to be brave and try out
something new that we have never done before, or to bring to light an
aspect of ourselves that we have hitherto not expressed. This is not
a time to be a cowardly lion, that's for sure! It doesn't have to be
scary at all if we take the Leo approach and see it as a grand
adventure and a chance for our inner child to have some fun!
Certainly it is very important that we listen to our hearts and do
what brings us the most joy because then we allow the magic to
happen. Leo wants to play and create so this New Moon is a wonderful
opportunity to have fun and create a new self who is actually who we
have always been except stripped away of all the fears of adulthood
and the armour that has built up over time. Leo season brings to
light the essence of who we are, allowing it to flicker and glow,
radiating a warmth and joy that enriches all who come into contact
with it. It is time to approach life from a different perspective,
opening ourselves to new experiences and releasing our inner child so
she is free to explore any possibilities which may come her way.
Let's follow our bliss and see where it might take us!
Much love
Amy
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Thank you! Lots of love and light for you too. Valuable insights.
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Miriam
My pleasure Miriam. Always good to know they are appreciated!
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Love this! <3
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