New Moon in Leo: A Cosmic Awakening

This New Moon arrived on July 24, 2025, at 3:11 p.m. ET, marking a time for fresh starts, particularly in areas ruled by Leo: creativity, identity, joy, and heart-centered expression.

Celestial Dance: Aspects & Energies

This lunation is not just about the Sun and Moon in Leo—it’s a rich tapestry of cosmic rhythms:

• Moon opposite Pluto in Aquarius brings deep transformation, urging us to shed old power dynamics and step into personal sovereignty.

• Trines to Saturn and Neptune invite us to blend disciplined inner strength with compassionate, ethereal sensitivity.

• Sextile to Uranus sparks fresh ideas and meaningful connection, especially around technology and authentic communication.

• Mercury retrograde in Leo weaves reflection into the creative current—guiding us to revisit expression and origins with renewed clarity.

A Time for Intention

Under this New Moon, we’re invited to set intentions that align with our truth and passion. Leo energy is about owning our place in the world—not for applause, but for the joy of simply being seen. It beckons us to:

• Step into the spotlight of our own story

• Express our inner art, whether through spoken word, creative play, or visual expression

• Reignite self-love by romancing our own souls first

Heart-Centered Practices to Welcome This New Moon

In the spirit of embodied ritual, here are gentle invitations to align with this lunar energy:

1. Heart-Focused Breathing

• Find a quiet space. Sit with your spine supported, hands over your heart.

• Close your eyes and breathe slowly in and out through your heart space.

• With each inhale, invite in warmth, courage, and self-love.

• With each exhale, release doubt, tension, and fear.

• Continue for 3–5 minutes, anchoring into the steady rhythm of your own center.

2. Creativity Rite

• Invite your inner artist through painting, dancing, journaling, or drumming.

• Allow your body/mind to explore presence without expectation—celebrate the play.

3. Journal Prompt

• “What would courage look like if I lived it daily?”

• Write an intention statement: “I claim space for my joy and let my true light show.”

4. Self-Date Blessing

• Plan a moment just for you: a walk in the sun, a favorite treat, a poem aloud.

• Treat yourself as the beloved you are—this is your permission to be seen.

By Zodiac: A Glimpse of Transformation

The ripple effect is personalized—each sign awakens something unique under this New Moon:

• Aries: Your inner passion roars; step into creative adventure.

• Taurus: Realign your heart with the sanctuary of home and belonging.

• Gemini: Your voice has authority—speak integrity.

• Cancer: A time to sow money seeds with self-worth at the root.

• Leo: Birth your boldest self—your identity is supported by the cosmos.

• Virgo: Let go of limiting beliefs; subconscious healing is underway.

• Libra: Shine within your community—find those who match your light.

• Scorpio: Transform your public identity; legacy builds in authenticity.

• Sagittarius: Big dreams call—follow your soul’s compass.

• Capricorn: Sensual energy invites intimate realignment.

• Aquarius: Relationships refine—love asks for boundaries and truth.

• Pisces: Ritual of restoration—self-care is reverent, not optional.

The Invitation of This New Moon

This New Moon in Leo is a self-love wake -up call—a remembering that we are worthy of ceremony, creativity, and unapologetic presence. It's a threshold: a call to reclaim our story, step into playful sovereignty, and anchor our hearts in the embodied now.

Let this lunar cycle be a canvas for your courage. May you shine wild, rooted in your own flame—centered, expressive, and utterly real. Whisper to yourself:“I am the light. I am the roar. I step into grace.”

Happy New Moon, beautiful soul. May your heart guide your art—and may your art guide your heart.

— Jina Daniels, Creative Coherence Coach & Founder of heARTflow Creative