The first Full Moon of 2021 is in the sign of Leo. After a long year of challenges behind us and beginning a new year with more, this Moon brings the realization that we’re ready to feel our fire, our life force, our creativity. As we make decisions and plans we need to revel in how much we’ve changed and grown. Expanding our hearts and filling us with a sense of our own radiance and joy, we are ready to take up some healthy space and celebrate who we are now and are becoming.
Leo a fixed fire sign is playful, magnetic, creative, and self-expressive with the potential if called, to lead through example with a dignified grace. Aquarius a fixed air sign is innovative, detached, seeks freedom and is a unique radical independent thinker.
This Full Moon opposition with the Moon in Leo and Sun in Aquarius creates tension and awareness between Leo’s need for recognition and appreciation with Aquarius’s need to relinquish approval and stand in personal truth. Oppositions require balance between both signs and planets, finding the gift in the middle.
The Leo Moon opposes the Sun, Jupiter and Saturn in Aquarius making us acutely aware of necessary focus and discipline in defining aspirations for some level of greater authenticity. Whether a job, business, relationship, health or learning some new skill, feeling vital with a clear sense of self guides us as we weigh out unique opportunities for continued growth and hope.
In aspect with this Full Moon polarity is Mars and Uranus in Taurus creating a T-square. This challenging square can feel like a roadblock but also provides a compelling point of shift or release. Taurus likes comfort and consistency and can be resistant to change. However, Uranus in Taurus is the earth mover and breaks up the ruts that keep us from constructive growth. Mars in Taurus is courageous action that supports new forms of stability developed through our own efforts. With big emotions and the energies of Uranus and Mars be aware of excessive stubbornness or sudden impulsiveness that can lead to frustration, anger, mishaps or reckless behaviors.
Mercury in Aquarius, currently in the pre-shadow of its retrograde phase that begins on January 30th has been working overtime with innovative ideas for this year. Once this retrograde begins, go back over strategies and plans and talk things out with trusted souls that support and inspire you, to be yourself. If possible, wait to fully commit, sign anything or take action until Mercury stations direct on February 20th. If you can’t wait, make sure all information and details are clear to you and everyone involved. Never assume, always double check and until the post-shadow ends on March 14th, continue to pay attention for glitches.
In the background is Venus and Pluto fused in Capricorn radiating intense love vibrations. Showing up responsibly is best in relationships and use of personal power, especially as Neptune in Pisces adds excitement with visions of romantic soulful unions. A time when commitment is in the air, use intuition with wisdom and discipline in affairs of the heart.
Be aware of Leo’s shadow of excessive demanding control or drama that drowns out everyone around you. Be bold and share your feelings, speak your truth, but give others the same spotlight with an open heart. Trust in the essence of Leo; that when you honestly express yourself, shining your unique light into the world and onto others, genuine appreciation is returned.
By the light of this Leo Full Moon we are shown our resilient human spirit that keeps going, keeps creating, working through our struggles and joyfully celebrating our wins.
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Be Well ~ Be Love
Many Blessings,
Deborah