Andromeda DavisBrace yourselves, friends. The new moon in Leo is happening on July 31st, and it will send shock waves through your life. Be prepared for the emotional upheaval and ride the wave of unpredictable energy!
What Is a New Moon?
A new moon happens when the moon is lined up with the sun. When that happens, we can’t see the moon at night–or if we can, it’s just a shadow in the sky.
That’s the dry, textbook astronomy definition. Astrologers know that new moons are also a time of new beginnings. Makes sense, right? Many of us use the new moon to set our intentions for the coming lunar cycle–or, if you’re looking at the bigger picture, for the 6-month period between the new moon in a particular Zodiac sign and its full moon counterpart later in the year.
New moons are the perfect time to create a vision board or do some visualization exercises to help you manifest the things you desire.
New Moon in Leo
So what makes this particular moon special? For one thing, it’s a black moon or dark moon. In other words, it’s the second new moon in a calendar month–kind of like the opposite of a blue moon!
That energy, combined with Leo’s influence, means that this is a very powerful time to take action and achieve your goals.
Leo is a brave, passionate, outgoing Fire sign. They’re not scared of anything and will fearlessly put themselves forward. If you’ve been thinking about making a big move, let Leo’s new moon help you.
If you’ve been holding back, then tell your special someone how you feel. Got an opportunity to take the stage and show off your talents? Do it! Seize the day because this is a once-in-a-year opportunity to be as bold and brave as you can.
One particular area where Leo can help you is in standing up for yourself. If you have a hard time saying no, borrow a little of the lion’s power to set those boundaries during the new moon.
A word of warning: Mercury’s retrograde ends on July 31, and that overlap means that you may have trouble communicating your thoughts and desires.
How Can You Embrace the Leo New Moon?
If you want to harness as much of this good energy as possible, there are a few ways to embrace the new moon in Leo.
First, wear fiery colors like yellow, orange, and gold. They’ll help you feel more empowered. You can also bring flowers in those colors into your home to help you feel more inspired.
The new moon would also be a perfect night for a bonfire–or just a night on the town. Leo loves to have fun with friends and look fabulous doing it.
Shea Lee
