AUGUST NEW MOON - LEO

THE ‘WHAT’ ON LEO

ELEMENT: Fire

ARCHETYPE: Performer

KEY PHRASE: I will

POTENTIALS: Honouring extravagance and harnessing opportunities to play

CHALLENGES: Overcoming tendencies for bossiness and vanity

HARNESSING THE CELESTIAL POWER OF THE LEO NEW MOON

Like a loyal companion, the Moon is set to again show up for another cycle, commencing at 11.50pm AEST on Sunday 8 August. This month, she is transitioning through the proud, regal and fun-loving sign of Leo. This is a time to celebrate life, and no matter what our zodiac sign, we all get to enjoy the benefits that she has on offer. Cheers to that!

The Leo glyph is symbolic of a lion’s mane and tail, and true to this animalistic form, when the Moon is in Leo, we tend to feel more courageous, playful and strong. We may enjoy showing extra kindness and empathy to others or letting our hair down and releasing our inner child. We all have a child hidden in us somewhere, even if he or she hasn’t been dusted off in a while. If this rings true to you, look for opportunities to play, laugh and just be silly right now. Let me hear you roar… Go on, I dare you. 

Leo’s are natural leaders, so it is not uncommon for us to also feel increasingly self-aware and influential at this time. We might feel more determined and organised in the pursuit of our goals or life in general. Heck, we might even feel the need to be a little extravagant! Whatever Leo energy comes up for you during this new Moon, make sure you own it. 

But with yang there is yin, and the Leo energy of this new Moon may also leave us feeling a little insignificant or find ourselves acting more vain or pompous. Try to acknowledge these spirits when they come up and recognise the impact that the new Moon may be having on these emotions.

Leo is ruled by the Sun, the planetary body associated with creativity. To harness all that is on offer at this time, look for opportunities to be creative. This may be in the form of art, music, cooking, fantasising about an incredible getaway, or even astonishing spreadsheets. Whatever way you let your creativity rise, use this as a way to lighten up and embrace the celestial power of the Leo new Moon! 

CRYSTALS FOR THE LEO NEW MOON

Malachite

Malachite is an extraordinary powerful rock that helps us to let go of old traumas and patterns that no longer serve us. Malachite can be particularly helpful at the time of the new Moon to let go of the old and invite in the new.

Carnelian

Carnelian is connected to our sacral chakra and encourages pleasure from joyful and creative activities associated with the Leo new Moon. Use this crystal at this time to bring out our inner child and enjoy all that life has to offer.

Tiger’s Eye

This powerful crystal invokes confidence and inner strength and is particularly useful at this time to help us channel and connect with our authentic self.