Leo New Moon

With a theme of “Victory in retreat”, Sunday’s New Moon is a powerful time to joyfully embrace a transition in your life, bask in the self-confidence, strength and power you possess, and enjoy a peaceful moment to contemplate your next steps forward.

Tarot correspondences include Strength (Leo) and The Sun (ruler of Leo), The Wheel of Fortune (Jupiter rules decan 2), the 6 of wands and the Knight of Wands. These cards tell a story of strong leadership, achieving a victory, following your passions, and being rewarded for your strength and optimism.

Leo 13’s Sabian Symbol is “A old sea captain”, a symbol related to peaceful recollection and retreat after a period of long, hard work. Leo 13 is the same degree Venus sat in during the pivotal Capricorn Full Moon on July 21 that saw a prominent leader decide it was time to pass the torch (to a woman 🌴🥥). The Sabian describes a retired sea captain’s joyous, well-deserved transition and it corresponds beautifully with the I Ching Hexagram 33 (Retreat), Line 6 which also relates to retreating and seeking higher meaning in life. Benebell Wen’s I Ching: The Oracle says of Line 6 “The 6th line prognosticates a dramatic change in lifestyle, from a more mundane purpose to serving a higher purpose”. The Tao Oracle summarizes this line with “Exhilarated and with a positive outlook, you can proceed with a light heart. The time is right and so are you. Progress will be smooth.” This Line changes Hex33 to Hexagram 31 (Influence) – a symbol of mutual accord and attraction of an influence – remember we attract what we put out, so exude confidence, enthusiasm, and pride.

Late the same evening (early morning 8/5 depending on your time zone), Mercury also starts its nearly month-long retrograde – making this New Moon the perfect time to set intentions for what you want to revamp in your life – reinvigorate your routines, reassess everything, realign with your greater purpose!

Enjoy the rewards that come with necessary retreat this New Moon – you’ve earned it!