Nearing the end of Aquarius season the Moon will rise beaming her bright regal light in the sign of Leo. Symbolized by the mighty Lion, this fiery Moon heats things up with a depth of emotion that compels us to own our feelings and share what needs to be expressed, fearlessly, sincerely and lovingly.
Leo, ruled by the Sun is colorful, loyal, creative and dynamic with an inner light that burns bright, naturally garnering attention and appreciation. In opposition to the Moon is the Sun in Aquarius; the truth sayer, a seeker of higher knowledge that pushes boundaries and naturally strives for individuality, yet oddly relates to groups and causes. This opposition requires awareness to claim the gift found in the balance between these two signs that are driven by different motivations but ultimately seek to be real and true in their own unique ways.
Creating a lovely sweet spot during this powerful Full Moon is a conjunction between Venus and Mars, the planets of love and passion, currently fusing their energies in dedicated Capricorn and actively invested in building together something meaningful and lasting. This includes committing to a new relationship or doing the work of strengthening a current relationship as well as other aspects of life such as inner and outer resources and finances. With this serious vibe of romantic connection in the month we celebrate love; during this Full Moon expect Leo’s demonstrative nature to lavish attention that reflects their heartfelt feelings upon cherished partners or loved ones.
Adding gravity and complexity to this lunar phase is the formation of a fixed grand cross with the nodal axis, that also receives support from Pluto in Capricorn; intensifying the undercurrent of shadow work that is felt and requires scrutiny. This aspect activates the South Node in Scorpio’s unresolved karmic patterns of deeply held psychological issues and wounds as well as the North Node in Taurus’s evolutionary potential to stabilize, finding inner quiet and serenity while navigating deep waters.
With the various undertones intermixed with the Moon in Leo and the Sun, Mercury and Saturn in Aquarius, stubbornness or feeling stuck is possible due to the fixed nature of the signs in this lunar phase. However, fixed signs are tenacious which can be helpful at this time. With loving, courage and honesty, keep the conversations real and remember that sometimes the greatest growth occurs within circumstances that first feel limiting.
During this Moon phase awareness grows and anything that has been brewing deep within will find its way to the surface. What is your fear, your joy or your truth? What needs completion or release? What are you feeling passionate about that refuses to stay silent, that needs to be expressed creatively or shared intimately?
Emotions will be big and the need to be seen and heard will be strong, which can turn into Leo’s shadow of overblown drama and clamoring for attention that can undermine your true desires. Think about how you would like to be received and remember that others need to share, be acknowledged and appreciated also.
Leo is that lone moment of truth in personal self-expression. During the Full Moon, with a measure of trust in yourself, reveal your heart and see what comes back to you.
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Be Well ~ Be Love
Many Blessings,
Deborah