July New Moon in Leo

"The fiery spirit of this Leo Moon stirs the depths of our creativity and inner wisdom, inviting us to honor the pleasures we crave, the passions that move us and the purpose that lights our path."

On July 25th AEDT, the New Moon will occur in the sign of Leo.

With the New Moon in Leo, a spark may light within you, a rush of passion, clarity, and courage. Something you've been quietly holding, a dream, a desire, a truth, may now feel ready to come into the light.

If Cancer Season was a time of retreat and reflection, Leo Season invites you to step out and be seen. Like a butterfly emerging, it’s time to stretch into your full, vibrant self.

Speak your truth with grace. Move with intention. Let your vulnerability become your strength. This is your moment to lead with your heart and stand in your light, fully & unapologetically.

Reclaim your power

Leo is a fixed Fire sign ruled by the Sun, and when the Moon moves through this realm, it’s less about retreating into the quiet and more about standing fully in your light.

When we meet this energy not with ego, but with openness and trust, we create space for our truth to rise. Bold, clear, and real. It’s an invitation to express who you are, not to impress, but simply to be.

What to expect 

Every New Moon offers a quiet moment to begin again, a blank page & a fresh breath. But with Leo in the mix, it’s not just about setting intentions, it’s about igniting your creative fire, expressing your truth, and letting yourself be seen.

This is a time to reconnect with what brings you joy, whether that’s through a project, a piece of art, or simply showing up more boldly in your daily life. Release the fear, the self-judgment, the need to hold back.

You don’t need permission to shine. Celebrate who you are, and follow what makes your spirit come alive.

What to do:

Show up & express

Leo energy thrives in sharing with the collective, it's the radiant pull to step forward, be seen, and share your truth with confidence and heart.

- Offer your work to the collective. Whether it’s a piece of art, words born from your vulnerability, or those images tucked away in your phone, the ones you keep revisiting but never quite share. It’s time to consider letting them be seen.

- If you’re not ready to go public, lean into collaboration. Creating with others can be a powerful way to nurture your voice and build confidence. Creative energy often grows stronger through connection, through shared ideas, conversations, and the magic that happens when you don’t create alone.

- After a season of stillness and retreat, this is your moment to reconnect and engage. Say yes to invitations that come your way, and stay open to the sparks of inspiration and meaningful messages the world is ready to offer you.

Creating in the everyday

Whether you see yourself as creative or not, this New Moon invites you to welcome more creativity into your daily life, opening space for inspiration and deeper reflection

- Take a different route to work is a simple yet powerful way to open yourself to the potentiality of finding fresh perspectives & unexpected inspiration into your day.

- Next time you prepare a meal, welcome creativity and poetry into both the cooking and the presentation, how can you turn your food into a work of art?

- Consume media mindfully. Creation runs from this flow of output and input energy. Next time you’re on your phone, invite awareness & consume media that inspires you to enquire, reflect or create.

What not to do:

Over self-judge and criticize

With Leo’s bold, heart-centered energy, it’s especially important to release self-judgment, because true confidence and creative expression can only flourish when you allow yourself to be seen without shame.

Self-sabotage

In moments of sharing your thoughts, vulnerability and self to the world, fear based thoughts may arise as a means to protect ourselves. This is a reminder to come back to the moment & to lean into this Leo energy by returning back to the heart. Do things not from the reduction of fear but the power of your authenticity.

Ritual

A Moment to Meet Yourself Again

As the Leo energy is all about meeting the physical and the collective it may feel a lot of pressure as moments of judgement and fear may arise. This ritual blends sensory awareness with compassion and love to help bring you back into the heart and trust in your truth. 

Begin the practice sitting in front of a mirror. Look at yourself and your vulnerability. When was the last time you really looked at yourself? Witness what is coming up for you? Is this easy or are their feelings of discomfort arising?

Practice loving touch, add a few drops of the hair growth oil to your fingertips and gently massage your scalp and ends with intention. 

Speak loving affirmations as you gaze deeper and connect to yourself.

Journal prompts to explore:

- What do I often criticize myself for, and where do those beliefs come from? Are they truly mine?
- If I spoke to myself like someone I love, what would I say instead?
- What part of me is longing to be seen without judgment?
- How has self-criticism held me back from expressing myself fully?
- What would it feel like to let go of the need to be perfect?
- When was the last time I felt proud of myself? What made that moment meaningful?

Let this ritual be a gentle return. A soft homecoming to the truth of who you are beneath the noise of judgment and fear. As you move through each sense with intention, you begin to remember, you are not something to fix, but someone to love. In this sacred pause, you’ve met yourself again with honesty, tenderness, and the courage to keep showing up as your most radiant, real self. Carry this connection forward. Let it guide you back to your heart, again and again.