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New Moon @ 26 degrees Leo 35'
August 18, 2020
7:42 PM PDT
10:42 PM EDT
This month's New Moon occurs in tropical Leo alongside Uranus' retrograde station. As always, New Moon's are natural starting points where new things inevitably begin and the desire to initiate and plant fresh seeds sets in. The fire sign Leo, the place of the Sun's exaltation, adds enthusiasm and drama to this New Moon.
Lying low and getting extra rest with this lunation is not entirely supported, but as with any New Moon, take your time in generating this rising, collective momentum. Regardless of some of the challenging aspects to this lunation, the Leo energy contained here is a refreshing change of ambiance and a powerful motivating force.
The Leo archetype highlights self-expressiveness, playfulness, and creativity. This New Moon is a great starting point for increasing or gaining visibility, attention, or applause, despite some limitations inherent to the moment. However, while you might want to plunge into some unstructured playtime with this New Moon, reality may be an obstacle.
Responsibilities or restrictions weigh-in here, possibly aggravatingly so, but they can direct us to what's important and help us keep on task for the weeks to come when the Earth sign energy comes in full force (via the Sun and Mercury's entrance into Virgo).
Mercury's conjunction with the New Moon directs us to the future, but it also helps us acquire a greater perspective on the implications of our current actions. While communications can come flooding in here (emails, phone calls, texts, or conversations), don't let yourself get distracted. Get specific in directing your focus and attention.
For putting your voice or a particular message out there and heard, this New Moon is undoubtedly supportive. And while other commitments or workloads can get in the way, don't let them dim your light. This New Moon is a reminder that we all deserve to illuminate the world with our own unique voice and style. Yes, bigger egos need to check themselves, but I think that most of us will benefit from this catalyzing confidence boost.
Watch my video on the New Moon in Leo here