Leo New Moon, August 4th. This fiery lion is endlessly bold, endlessly vibrant, and has little time for games. Illuminated by the powerful throws of the sun, the Lion walks with certainty, pleasure infusing every step of the way. The dark moon might feel unsettling to those used to burning so brightly- a beautiful invitation
to sit in stillness and connect deeply with ourselves. What pleasure exists beneath the bright and bold surface? What flames exist there, gently flickering and waiting to be stoked?
Our desires are there just below the surface, and this new moon is an excellent invitation to find relief from the heat and reflect in the cool shadows. Leo is asking us to leave all our worries at the door— to be in pleasure, to unfurl
and unravel, and to explore your authentic pleasure sources so that your cup may never run empty. 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.
Aquarius Full Moon, August 19th. When the moon glides
through Aquarius, a spell of dissolution, cleansing, and re-negotiation is cast—locked doors swing open, barriers dissolve into puddles of stars, and entirely new ways of communicating rise up under the moonlight like nocturnal flowers.
Aquarius is the visionary of the zodiac, and theirs is the magic that binds individual magic-makers into a
glowing, thriving community. The water-bearer knows which connections to tend, and which they should allow to wither, in order to sustain a teeming network of kindred spirits. Which of your connections are blocking the flow of your vision, babe?This lunation might have you pondering where you fit within your communities, and what unique magic you bring to those spaces. Look to Aquarius for guidance as you clear away your old beliefs about belonging, connection, and relationship
this full moon.
Give yourself permission to pour the practices and frameworks that have run their course back into the soil—now is the time to compost any familiar blockages you may be clinging to for fear of opening yourself up to new ideas. What stands in the way of your vision, babe? Name it, then cast it aside. Make
room for your radiant heart to dance the way it was always meant to!
