subject: The New Moon Resides in Leo in August [print this page] There are the short cycles of the Moon waxing and waning and there are the longer cycles of the Sun moving through the year. Each station in a different sign is describing a specific universal quality available in that moment in time.
You could say the cycle of the Moon through the zodiac is an indicator of the emotional imprint and the cycle of the Sun is how consciousness and life in general is impacted.
Wisdom
I believe it is a sign of wisdom to control and change what you are able to do and let go of things you cannot.
Many of the challenges we face in economy and society we can deduct from the hard aspects between planets which point towards a landslide pushing against old structures. Uranus and Jupiter in Aries, opposing Saturn Venus and Mars in Libra and squaring Pluto in Capricorn are forming a very dynamic t-square in cardinal signs marking a new beginning. This is not an invitation for us to accept or not. These planets are presenting us with circumstances we have to face as conscious as possible and make the best out of it.
By the middle of September we will have a little break with Uranus and then Jupiter moving back into Pisces and out of the tight alignment with Pluto and Saturn. When the planets are doing their back and forth dance, each contact is a deepening of the theme and another integrating step. We are presented with a little breather before we dive back into it.
The potential resolution point for this t-square is the empty fourth cardinal sign Cancer.
Moon is Ruling Cancer
Moon represents the archetypal mother. The potential resolution is lying in the hands of the feminine, the life giving and mothering principle is needed to heal and resurrect. Also with Venus, Mars and Saturn in conjunction in Libra we need to learn new skills of relating, respect and concern for the other. We need to learn to balance our own needs with the other and find a place of self empowerment within the bigger picture.
Having said all that let us have a deeper look at the New Moon in Leo. The Full Moon and the New Moon are always interesting energetic power points in time, calling us to align our emotions with our awareness.
On a Full Moon the light of the Sun, the center of life and consciousness is reflected fully by the Moon in opposition to the Sun. Emotions are close to the surface and ready to bubble up or over. It makes for sleepless nights, prowling cats and burglars and drunks in the streets.
With the New Moon there is no reflected light of consciousness. There is a moment of complete darkness in the conclusion of one circle of one Full Moon to the next. That might make it more difficult to connect with the qualities of the sign the New Moon resides in.
New Moon in Leo
New Moon means the Moon is in conjunction with the Sun. Sun and Moon are like yin and yang, both complementing parts of the whole. Leo is a very extroverted sign where it is all about playful and creative self expression. It is a fiery sign with ambition and courage to do what is necessary to reach the goal. Leo is a team player as long as he is able to call the shots. The king and the queen are at home in their castle this month and they are taking charge. The question is what do they enjoy most and excel at? In which direction do they point their efforts?
The New Moon in this sign puts the spot light onto where you are not showing up with your best efforts and highest potential. The Moon is starting into a new cycle out of Leo and with that you will have one month to figure this out. Ask yourself:
What am I good at?
What do I love to do?
Where would I like to shine more and have more reflection in my life?
Do I have all the acknowledgment and success I would like to have?
What do I have to contribute to others?
What is my special gift?
And how do I use it?
Change starts with each one of us. You can become fully conscious and responsible in your personal life and be your best at what you are doing in your professional life as well as with friends and family. Be playful and go with your creative flow and become a conscious creator and manifest your dreams and hopes.
I hope you enjoyed this article, aloha and many blessings, Shakti.
Shakti Carola Navran: astrologer, jeweler and author
