The Leo New Moon on August 4th kicks off a new lunar cycle, giving us fresh new energy to work with and a fresh perspective.
Leo New Moons are a time to encourage playfulness and lighten whatever is feeling heavy on our hearts. They are an opportunity to celebrate the inner light that lives within and remember that we are here to play, experience, and find joy, especially in the simple things.
The lightness of the Leo Moon is amplified this year by Jupiter, which is making a harmonious alignment and reminding us to focus on the brighter side. Jupiter is the great expander, and while the New Moon may also expand or touch on challenges that we are facing, it is likely we will see them with a silver lining or perhaps a new, broadened perspective.
The Leo New Moon Brings the Medicine We Need
Chariklo, the asteroid of Spirit Medicine is also activated under the 2024 Leo New Moon. Chariklo is known as the wife of Chiron, the asteroid of the wounded healer. She carries a very similar energy, but she reminds us to step into our healing gifts through our intuition and mother nature.
She reminds us that our “medicine” can be found not just in nature, but also deep within our hearts. She reminds us that the tonics we are searching for live within us, and can be created and cultivated by us when we dig a little deeper or choose to recognize the healing powers that live within.
Chariklo can guide us to find the perfect medicine, whether it be a drug from our doctor, a walk in nature, or a herbal medicine. Chariklo will guide us to what we need, so stay open to her messaging. If you are walking a healing journey or looking for healing answers, Chariklo will be on your side this New Moon.
Allow yourself to get still and listen to the wisdom she has for you. Know that when it comes to Chariklo, healing is a journey and not a destination. It is a constant process of ebbing and flowing, and listening to our bodies and what they need.
Under the New Moon, pay attention to your body’s signs and clues. Observe any symptoms or anxieties as messengers that need to be heard. Be at peace with yourself, and allow Chariklo to guide you to the medicine you need.
The Leo New Moon asks for Patience
Mercury, the planet of communication and our thought processes, is going to station retrograde shortly after this New Moon on August 5th. Having the New Moon and Mercury Retrograde so close together can heighten its effects.
Under a Mercury Retrograde, we may feel more confused or perhaps find ourselves moving in mental circles. We may be trying to make decisions with only part of the information present to us. The trick with Mercury Retrograde is going within and trusting our inner voice rather than listening to the voices of the world around us.
Even our own voice can be riddled with guilt, past traumas, and shame, and can influence what we truly need to be doing. Our inner voice: our quiet, still, voice of the heart can become stronger under a Mercury Retrograde. If we slow down and silence our inner critic, we can begin to hear a softer truth, and a more powerful way of being can emerge.
There is a power in us all, which is often blocked by insecurities, fears, and our past conditioning. Mercury Retrograde helps us to look past all of this. Yes, it is known for bringing trickery, mishaps, miscommunications, and contract disputes, but its true power lies in guiding us to listen to our inner voice and owning that power. When we do, we can learn to use Mercury Retrograde in a proactive and powerful way, rather than seeing it as a nuisance.
Mercury Retrograde is also a good time to go back over the past and revise, which is interesting as the New Moon encourages us to do the opposite. It wants us to leave the past in the past and look ahead to what new beginnings are opening up for us.
Under the Leo New Moon, there may be a bit of push-and-pull between these two ideas. We may want to launch ahead into the new, but there are perhaps some loose ends we need to tie up first. Maybe we feel like we have one foot in the new, but one still in the old, and that’s okay. Trust in the process, and don’t be afraid to revisit and clear the past before moving ahead.
The Leo New Moon Activates a Spiritual Rebirth
Shortly after the New Moon peaks, we also celebrate the Lion’s Gate Portal, which brings the rising of Sirius. The portal gets its name for it was at this time of year, that Sirius would rise and align over the paws of the Sphinx of Egypt. As Sirius reached this position in the sky, it was said that higher wisdom and light codes could be received and ancient wisdom would arise in the hearts and minds of the people.
It is not clear if Sirius aligns in this position anymore due to the tilt of the Earth, but we celebrate the portal to honor the rising of our spirit and the rebirth of our own soul. Sirius is considered our spiritual sun, so as it rises again, we too can rise along with it.
The New Moon opens us to this gateway, and reminds us of the magic that we have inside. The Universe is a massive, forever expanding place and we are all part of it. We are all part of the magic, and perhaps it is moments like these that we can be reminded that we are stars, we are the moon, and we are connected to all and everything.
Celebrate all that you are. Feel your spirit energy rising. Know everything is connected, and watch as the New Moon brings a new unfolding in your life.
Your Leo New Moon Ritual for August 2024 is here
