2°08 Leo | 19:12 GMT | 18:12 UTC
Step aside, wallflowers—this New Moon is not here to whisper. On July 24th, we get a fiery reset under the sign of the Golden Lion—aka Leo—and she’s not purring. She’s ROARING… straight into the shadows.
At 2° of Leo, this New Moon is bathed in radiant heart energy, courage, and charisma. But wait—there’s a twist. It’s directly opposing Pluto, the lord of the underworld. Picture it: divine solar light beaming down into the basement of the psyche, kicking over boxes labeled “Do Not Open” and uncovering everything from repressed power plays to long-lost dreams.
Let’s be clear: this is not your average new moon bath-and-journal night. This one has teeth.
💥 Power vs. Humanity (Spoiler: The Plot Twist is You)
Leo loves the spotlight, but Pluto reminds us that unchecked power can get… dramatic. This opposition isn’t just planetary theatre—it’s a cosmic call to align your personal power with collective good. The question here is: Are you using your gifts to uplift or dominate? Leo says, Shine bright, but Pluto mutters, Dig deep. The healthy answer is: Do both.
On a personal level, you might feel torn between expressing your truth and avoiding confrontation. On a collective level, we may see big egos crashing into hidden truths, secrets surfacing, or institutions grappling with their own shadows.
Still, it’s not all intensity and psychic exorcisms. There are some lovely celestial cushions softening the blow…
🌿 Helpful Allies: Mercury, Ceres, Saturn & Neptune
Mercury (retrograde) is cosying up with Ceres, the goddess of nourishment, asking us to rethink how we communicate kindness. Yes, even on the internet.
The Sun and Moon trine Saturn (responsibility) and Neptune (dreams) in Aries (action!)—this is basically universal permission to dream big and follow through.
Together, this makes a potent cocktail: One part shadow work, one part heart-led action, and a dash of idealism. Shake well under starlight.
🌑 Set Your Intentions During the Dark
This is a brilliant time to plant seeds—literal or metaphorical. The Dark Moon phase is potent, and any intentions sown now are likely to grow in powerful, heart-centred ways. By the time the Full Moon in Aquarius rolls around on August 9th, you might just be basking in the results of your transformation.
🦁 Final Thoughts: Rise Like a Lion
This New Moon is less “cuddle a crystal” and more “face your fears, reclaim your power, and then go do something generous with it.” It’s about becoming the leader of your own life—not through domination, but through authentic, golden-hearted presence.
So go ahead—roar, rewrite your story, and remember: your shadow isn’t something to hide from. It’s where your most radiant power begins.