Today Venus enters the heart of the Sun; our collective dreams of pleasure, intimacy, and alignment are coming to fruition. This exact conjunction, otherwise known as a cazimi, is begging us to pause, to feel the fullness of our emotions, and to make way for our deepest desires to create a path forward. Are you ready for it, witch?

Venus is the planet of love, beauty, and desire. The Sun is a beacon of raw creative power. When the two meet, our relationships are drenched in solar potency and brought ferociously into the light. In what ways are you ready to unfurl, step fully and boldly into your authentic self, and repattern your relationships to reflect your values? This astrological moment is the perfect time to usher in the life you've been dreaming of, babe. 

We've heard from the magical humans visiting the shop that there is a strong desire for community connection but lots of uncertainty around how to reach for that. We hear you, babes. That's why, for the next three days only, we're re-opening the doors to our Seagrape Babes community. And you're invited!

It might feel like the wild wild west out here in Venus retrograde land, but we're here to show you that community is ready and waiting to offer you the support you need —  if you're riding out these Venusian waves of realignment, expansion, and heart-mending in isolation, consider this your invitation to call on your witchy community for connection. 

We've put together some extra special treats in honor of this transit! When you sign up for any of our month-to-month ( regular or workshop tier) Seagrape Babes subscriptions in the next three days, you'll receive:

•  a juicy discount code + a custom spell zine with magical suggestions for working with the Venus Cazimi.

Sign up for any annual subscription ( regular or workshop tier) to Seagrape Babes and you'll receive: 

•  a juicy discount code + a custom spell zine with magical suggestions for working with the Venus Cazimi AND
• Our Heart Medicine workshop bundle (totally free, and valued at $110!)

Whatever you do to care for yourself this week, remember to center your pleasure. If community isn't the magic for you right now, we've got plenty of other goodies to support you! Use code ASTROMAGIC for 10% off the entire website and restock on your favorite treats (you deserve it, babe). This code is valid through the end of the day on August 16th, the new moon in Leo. 

Tools for the New Moon in Leo

Endlessly energized and bold, the Lion has little time for games — at least, not when it comes to pleasure. This upcoming new moon in Leo on August 16th demands delight, urging us to steer clear of energetic time-sucks and all things monotonous. Now is not the time to be sparing, hesitant, or overly conservative where your joy is concerned. Let indulgence reign under the dark moon, babe. 

The Lion has no qualms about lavishing themselves when the time is right—this new moon is a roar in the abyss, and a call to return to sensuality as the center of your magic. Leo is asking us to leave all our worries at the door—be wildly in your pleasure, let yourself unfurl and unravel. Remember that there's always more where your pleasure came from and that well will never run dry. Draw on those reserves, and when you find yourself questioning your desires from a space of lack, lean deep into that impulse. When did you learn to be so sparing with your joy, with your bliss? 

The new moon in Leo is a celebration, but also an unyielding reminder to invest our energy where it can thrive. If we fail to feed our inner fire, those fires will inevitably go out. Our desires need to be nurtured before they can bloom. Don’t shy away from your hunger, babe. Tend to it. 

Here are a few of our suggestions for stoking your desire this new moon:

• Create an altar to your dreams, and light a Pleasure spell candle in the very center.
• Draw yourself a bath to heal your heart; add a dropper full of Heart Mender to the water before you get in.
• Gather the tools needed to mold your life through our upcoming class Embodying Your Worldbuilding Power  on August 16th, the day of the new moon. Use code NEWMOONMAGIC for 10% off your ticket from now until the day of class!