New Moon @ 16 degrees Leo 14'

August 8, 2021

6:51 AM PDT

9:51 AM EDT

As the lunar cycle resets, the Sun and Moon conjoin in tropical Leo. As it is with every New Moon, something is brewing beneath the surface of our lives, and new paths are taking root. With Leo, we are invited to cultivate joy and tap into new ways of putting our creativity, talent, or personality out into the world.

The playfulness of Leo adds a lightness to this New Moon that can be healing and enlivening within the context of the challenging background astrology that's been underway. Jupiter's backtrack into Aquarius pulls much of the expansiveness of the last several months out of focus forcing us into more reality-checking rather than fantasy indulgence.

Yet, this New Moon in Leo adds an element of instability and unanticipated changes of focus. Uranus' square and Saturn's wide opposition invite contrasting desires for spontaneous change and preservation of the status quo, desiring to break free into new directions and yet feeling restrained by past commitments, responsibilities, or limitations.

In exploring creative and self-expressive paths opening up now, consider the importance of maintaining a balance between both spectrums. Drawing upon past wisdom and mastery can better inform and support any radical breaks or wild changes that might present themselves. Avoid drama and extravagant displays for carefully considered creative detours.