Insights for The New Moon in Leo 2023 - Here’s 4 Things You Should Know
The New Moon in Leo is happening in the early morning hours of August 16th at 5:38am EST. And this new moon is not your typical new moon energy. The month of August has a lot going on that will be affecting the energy of this New Moon chart. If you haven’t read up on the astrology of this month you can do so here.
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So here are 4 main things you should know about this New Moon in Leo and how to best use this energy.
This. new moon is dancing together with the energy of the Venus Retrograde.
Remember two weeks ago when we had the full moon in Aquarius and how intense that energy was? I would expect similar feelings to emerge from this new moon energy as well. A new moon occurs when the sun and moon are at the exact same degree. This time, the sun and the moon will both be in Leo and Venus is retrograde in the sign of Leo as well. Because of this Venus retrograde energy, instead of manifesting and setting intentions for something new, it might be best to use the energy of this full moon to simply reflect and reassess.
2. Uranus is involved in the New Moon chart bringing in some unexpected surprises.
The New moon in Leo will be making a square to Uranus in Taurus. Uranus is the planet of sudden changes, surprises, accidents, and technology. Therefore, the new moon can bring some surprises or unexpected news, people or events that require us to change. Which can be very challenging especially if change is hard for you. This is also happening in fixed sign energy which can have us as a collective being resistant to change. However, because we are in a retrograde season, it’s time to reevaluate and reconsider the ways in which we’ve been showing up in our relationships, our careers, our values etc. Maybe some change may be needed? Take some time to reflect and think about it on this new moon.
3. We are in the mercury retrograde shadow period.
Yup. Another mercury retrograde is on its way. On August 23, Mercury will be going retrograde in the sign of Virgo. And we can start to feel and notice some of its themes popping up now during the shadow period. Whenever we are in the mercury retrograde shadow, it’s a really good time to start backing up your devices, checking on your car and getting any repairs done now, or simply double check your texts and emails to avoid any miscommunications. The pre shadow of mercury retrograde gives a little peek behind the curtain of what is to come during the actual mercury retrograde. Mercury will come back and return to the same spot it’s at right now during the retrograde so pay attention to what’s coming up for you during the shadow period because it’ll likely pop back up again for you to be able to revisit, reflect and reassess. Remember, mercury retrograde is nothing to fear. You’ve experienced an average of 3-4 of them each year of your life. It’s here to help you go back a bit so that you can keep moving forward. If you’d like to know more about how the mercury retrograde is impacting you specifically, then book a reading with me and we can dive into it together!
4. This New Moon is not the best one for setting intentions to manifest anything new.
While this new moon’s energy may not the best time for setting intentions because of the retrograde energies and Uranus square it is a great time for having realizations or revelations about something new. It may provide opportunities to see something from a new perspective. So instead of setting intentions or doing a manifesting ritual, here’s some alternative ways to spend your New Moon in Leo.
Tap into your confidence through self expression - get dressed up, do your hair, put on some makeup, style your clothes in a way that makes you feel GOOD.
Romance yourself - buy yourself flowers, take yourself out on a date, write yourself a love letter. Be good to you because you deserve love from YOU.
Connect with the sun - Leo is ruled by the sun and we can always use some vitamin D. Make sure to get outside and spend some time soaking up the sunshine
Enjoy a performance or make a performance - Leo is the sign of Drama and theater. The over exaggeration of emotion and the joys and pains of being alive.
So happy New Moon in Leo my loves! It might feel intense, surprising, challenging or even empowering. It’s a reminder to love on you first. Take care of you first. Be sure to set yourself up with things that bring you joy and tap into that inner child. The energy of this New Moon, like any new moon, can be felt 3 days before and 3 days after the exact date. So you’ll likely feel this energy in the days building and for the rest of the week. If you’d like to know a little bit more about how the new moon will be affecting you personally, then don’t hesitate to book a reading with me and we’ll dive in to how you can personally make the best use of this energy.
Happy New Moon in Leo my loves!
