New Moon In Leo
All about new moons: The New Moon is a time for new beginnings, fresh starts, and setting intentions. It's a period of renewal, optimism, and positivity, ideal for planting seeds of intention for the coming lunar cycle. The energy during this time can feel fresh and brisk, making it a good time for magickal work and healing practices. The type of work that is best suited to each new moon is determined by the sign the new moon is residing in. The energy each sign expresses influences the types of beginnings we can capitalize on. When the New Moon is in Leo it is ideal to focus intentions on success, romance, the relationship with the self, your children, giving and seeking approval, self-actualization, creativity and more!
All about Leo: Leo is the 5th sign in the Zodiac. It is ruled by the Sun and is associated with the lion, royalty, confidence, and creativity. It's a fire sign so Leo embodies warmth, passion, and a natural inclination towards leadership. Leos are often described as charismatic, generous, and self-assured, but their shadow side can also be seen as attention-seeking or arrogant or self centered. Leo rules over pride, and that can be a double edged sword. Leo is also linked to other challenging attributes such as histrionic behavior and thinking, self-centeredness, extravagance, and bossiness.
This sign rules the 5th house in astrology which is known as the House of Pleasure, and it governs creativity, romance, and the joy of self-expression. It signifies how an individual finds pleasure, pursues creative endeavors, experiences romance, and interacts with children. This house highlights the areas where one seeks fun, recreation, and personal fulfillment. In matters of health Leo rules the Back & spine. Exhaustion & heat exhaustion. Heart. Inflammations.
Other noteworthy astrology happening at this time: Mercury retrograde in Leo, which began on July 18 and ends on August 11, 2025, will likely bring a period of introspection and review related to self-expression, creativity, and communication. It's a time to re-evaluate how you present yourself, your ideas, and your relationships. Expect some potential for drama, miscommunications, and even minor setbacks in areas like romance, personal style, and creative projects. This is not a good time to make drastic changes to your appearance, career, or any other area of your life. Instead it is time to THINK on changes you need to make and re-evaluate and re-assess your goals, plans, and priorities. Make a plan during the retrograde, take time to mull things over, and then once Mercury is direct put your plans into action.
This is an excellent time to focus on self-love by channeling the fiery Leo energy into creative projects, self-affirmations, and nurturing your inner child. Be open to second chances but don’t invite toxicity back into your life. This retrograde can bring opportunities to revisit past issues, make amends, or gain closure in relationships.
During Mercury Retrograde you may see folks displaying more undesirable behaviors and attitudes such as excessive pride, arrogance, dramatics, selfishness, and bossiness. Be patient. Expect it and be prepared to respond instead of react. Some ways to move through Mercury RX is to back up tech, plan for delays, allow extra time for travel, practice mindfulness.
For this new moon I have been guided to focus on two key areas for our monthly spell services. Firstly, we have the New Moon Leo Self Love Service & our monthly Midas Touch Wealth & Financial Security attraction service. Both of these services are well suited to this lunation as Leo rules the heart, success, relationships, and favor among other helpful influential energy.
