Courageous Contemplation

On Sunday at 4:14 am PT, the New Moon occurred at 12 degrees of Leo. When the Sun & the Moon meet in Leo, this can be a time to connect to your artistic passions and highlight the importance of being true to yourself.

At the same time, Leo also encourages us to tap into our generous acts of kindness and discover ways we live from our hearts...and that requires our connection to others (a reminder to integrate with Leo's opposing energy, Aquarius). One of the most radiant qualities of Leo at their soul level is the natural ability to uplift people by illuminating their gifts.

Two elements during this New Moon show us a different side of Leo: the New Moon's Sabian Symbol & Mercury Retrograde. Both of these elements emphasize the importance of introspection.

When looking through the lens of the Sabian Symbol of this New Moon, there's a unique Leo message with the imagery of "an old sea captain rocking himself on the porch of his cottage." This image asks us to prioritize peaceful contemplation, which can be powerful during a New Moon when we're meant to tap into our inner unconscious world. James Burgess reminds us: "The lessons and messages of life are complex and we gain much from reflection and assimilation."

On the same day as the New Moon on Sunday at 9:57 pm PT, Mercury stations retrograde at 4 degrees of Virgo and will travel back into Leo from August 14 to September 8...a time for reevaluation, patience, and hopefully more clarity on our desired path forward.

Questions for contemplation on this New Moon: