The New Moon in Leo will occur on August 4th, 2024. It will be making a sextile to Mars and Jupiter in Gemini, and a trine to the North Node in Aries. This energy strengthens our motivation to follow our life purpose and express our truth, but it may also trigger a sense of restlessness. Mars’ intensity and Jupiter’s expansion in a sign ruled by Mercury, who is stationing retrograde, amplifies the war in our minds. The New Moon trining the North Node in a sign ruled by Mars focuses our attention on the drive we have to achieve our goals.

New Moons often symbolize a time of new beginnings, and Leo encourages us to connect with our passions and natural talents. While we may be tempted to start new projects and share our gifts with the world, Mercury stations retrograde in its home sign of Virgo the day of the New Moon. This might stop us in our tracks and cause us to second-guess everything we thought we wanted to do, overanalyzing the details.

We are then faced with the tension of wanting to move forward and shine our light while also encountering feelings of self-doubt and questioning if we are on the right path. We may also become highly impatient as we deal with Mercury Rx’s blockages and delays.

Retrograde season is not something to fear or wallow in. It actually gives us space to dive deep into our subconscious to confront the fears or limitations we are facing. This is a time to review, rework, and prepare for our next steps. Practice patience as we learn to accept the roadblocks and have faith that everything will happen when it’s meant to, and how it’s meant to.

Tune into the energy of Leo at this time, connect with your inner child, and find ways to express yourself, even if it’s small. Don’t let yourself get caught up in the Mercurial mind games. While it may not be the time to start anything new, we can start preparing to plant seeds by pulling out any roots that might be blocking the growth of new vegetation. Continue to embrace your inner light, even if you’re not ready to share it yet. Release the fears that come up and welcome new beginnings and opportunities that are on their way, whether you feel it or not. This is just another chapter in our soul’s story of eternal evolution. Stay present and be strong.

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