leo new moon - the magical power of your heart, perception & divine will
July 28, 2022 (1:55 pm eDT)
New Moon collage by Emily
July’s New Moon is in Leo – the Divine Child, the Artist/Creator, the Queen/King.
This New Moon invites you to get centered in your heart and solar plexus, align your personal will with divine will, and work your MAGIC to create the world you want to live in.
The New Moon harmonizes with Jupiter in Aries, which turns retrograde just a few hours after we enter the new lunar cycle. The cooperation between Aries and Leo amplifies the FIRE element – inspiration, enthusiasm, risk-taking and action.
Aries and Leo are the two signs most concerned with identity, and this lunation calls for clarifying who you are and what you want.
What lights you up? What brings you joy? Where is the flow of vitality calling you forward? Do you have the courage to follow your heart’s passion and share your unique gifts?
Jupiter will be retrograde until November 23rd – a time for INNER growth and deepening understanding of yourself and your desires. This may also be a time of inner preparation for the exciting new directions you’ve initiated since Jupiter went into Aries on May 10th.
Meanwhile, the rare triple conjunction of Mars, Uranus and the North Node is building in strength, and will peak at the end of the month. Revelations, breakthroughs, unexpected changes in direction, significant connections and disconnections – as well as edginess and anxiety – are some of the potentials of this line-up.
The North Node in Taurus recommends connecting with nature, putting your bare feet on the earth, slowing down to honor your body’s needs and comfort level, and moving toward what feels good and the people and projects aligned with your values. Valuing yourself at a higher level is also part of the assignment.
To get more insight into what this New Moon means for YOU, find the house in your birth chart that contains 5 degrees Leo. The areas of your life signified by that house are where there’s powerful energy for new beginnings, and where you’re invited to:
clarify your heart’s true desires;
view your life from an innocent (child’s) perspective;
take the risk of revealing your true self;
commit to your passion and creativity;
plant a seed for amplifying your light, vitality and joy.
The best times for setting your New Moon intentions (in EDT) are: Thursday, July 28, 1:55pm to midnight; Friday, July 29, all day and night; Saturday, July 30, 2:10pm to midnight.
In my one-hour New Moon recording, I go into all the details about how you can best navigate this new lunar cycle, in effect for the next month.