New Moon in Leo 2nd August 2016

Just a mini astro update this time: There is a New Moon in Leo tomorrow at 10 degrees, on Tuesday 2nd August 2016. As the Sun is always conjunct (very close to) the Moon when it's New, it means this gives a double whammy of Leo energy. So embrace your inner 'ROAR' and your creativity. Courage and playfulness, vanity and enthusiasm are some of the influences that may also be felt with this influence. Leo is warm hearted, generous and also very organised. so this New Moon could be a fortuitous time to implement something new or start afresh. It could even translate as experimenting with a new hairstyle (Leo mane) or to tackle a DIY job. Leo Sun and Moon has a regal energy so know your worth, hold your head up high and in trine to Saturn, know you can be powerful and get results with determination and by seriously believing in your self.
As a Tarot Reader I must mention the Strength card, number 8 in the Major Arcana, which is pertinent to this New Moon in Leo. A card of a woman holding a Lion by the jaws, not with brute force but with assertion, wisdom, knowing the time to take action, 'feel the fear but do it any way' and symbolising animal passions being harnessed. She may be helping the beast, taking a thorn out or taming the beast. Whatever the case this gentle lady symbolises success and faith in one self. Confrontation or strength can be found in patience, it can be effective like water eroding rocks, gentle endurance.

Saturday 15th August 2015, Leo stellium

With yesterday's New Moon in Leo, along with the Sun, Venus (Retrograde) and Mars also in Leo it's a very Leonine party in the sky. What does this all mean for us down here on earthly planes? - Creativity, playfulness, joyfulness, expression and affection. These influences can return us to our inner child and remind us to try and live more in the moment, to be passionate and fearless like a lion. As this New Moon is in trine with Uranus in Aries it can be a catalyst for reform or to be more 'out there' as Uranus is the maverick planet that rules Aquarius. Some people may want to get noticed as Leo likes attention, or may want to re invent their image or return to a past look with Venus Retrograde. This weekend could also potentially bring back long lost friends or sweet hearts may reunite as Venus Ret overtakes the Sun. The Moon is in opposition to Neptune so a great weekend for escapism, artistry, romance, wishing on a star, looking at old photos or watching old movies.