“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.”
― Carl Gustav Jung
This upcoming New Moon peaks 23° of Leo on Wednesday August 16th at approximately 2:37 AM MST.
A New Moon is a time to go within, listen to your intuition and allow new ideas to form.
This is a time to plant seeds of Intention and actual seeds if you like to Garden. :)
The Sun and Moon in Leo invite us to connect to the element of Fire which is about Passion, Identity and Transmutation.
About Leo:
The Sun is in Leo July 23rd until August 22nd.
Leo is ruled by the Sun, associated with Creativity and Self Expression.
Leo rules the 5th house of co-creation, romance, fun, creativity and children.
Fire Sign: Identity principle, vital spark, passion
Interpersonal Sign: Helps us share with another person and learn about relationships
Fixed Sign: Lasting energy to stay directed and productive
Affirmation: “I bravely express my creativity.”
Herbal Allies:
Hawthorne for Heart Strengthening & Opening
Crystal Allies:
Citrine for Abundance & Creativity
Breathing Technique:
Sama Vritti
Inhale for a count of four exhale for a count of four
(You can adjust the count so long as it’s equal parts in and out)
Ritual:
Use the morning to be creative and expressive.
Make something; a painting, a song, a smoothie.
Slow down in the evening. Read and become inspired.
Action:
List 5 things that bring you JOY
Take up a creative course: painting, writing, performing.
Ask Yourself:
How would I like to feel when I express myself?
Remember…
We can work with this energy up to 4 days before or after a Full Moon.
Remember to charge your crystals in the moonlight and write down your forgiveness and gratitude list and burn it under the Full Moon!