Today's full moon in Leo is a spotlight, and it's shining down on you, babe. It's okay if your first instinct is to flinch away, to retreat to the darkness of the dark moon period and the safety of introspection—but this full moon isn't here to interrogate you. This Leo full moon is here to offer praise, support, and a healthy amount of discomfort. The Lion of the zodiac is fearless, and anything but tame. Ruled by the sun, Leo's only desire is to bask—in their wildest dreams, in yours, and in the dreams of the collective unconscious. What would it mean to not only speak your dreams aloud, but to sing them? To make desiring something just outside your reach beautiful? To make asking for what you want, what you deserve, seem so mundane that you don't need to fear it anymore?

The Leo full moon is here to make your dreams come true—at a cost. To become a brazen, beautiful, beastly creature, you'll have to give up the safety that comes with shallow admiration. Striving to become well-liked by those who have no idea who you really are is a waste of your precious energy, babe. When was the last time you gave up something you wanted or needed, because speaking up about your desires would put your likability at risk? When was the last time you felt proud of yourself when there was no one else watching? And when was the last time you took the time to lavish yourself with affection and praise after a failure? 

Don't retreat into the shadows this full moon. Allow the spotlight to light you up—get comfortable with the discomfort. Be honest with yourself, but not cruel. Take a hard look at what you need help with, but don't admit defeat before you've even tried. Gaze into the mirror. Lay out the map of your desires. Roar at the moon. Then, allow yourself to soften.