New Moon in Leo - Self Expression vs Conformity

 On Thursday July 24 we have a New Moon at 2 degrees of Leo. New Moons occur when the Sun and Moon are in the same sign and are a time of new beginnings. This is a great time to plant the seed of an idea or set a goal for the coming lunar cycle. As the Moon waxes to Full you should see your idea grow and start to beome a reality. Leo is a fire sign ruled by the Sun and is about self expression, creativity, leadership, the performing arts, children and generosity. This is a great New Moon for setting intentions around creative projects, taking on a leadership position, finding the courage to express yourself, or setting goals around children or childhood issues. 

Moonology Oracle

 

This New Moon forms a basket aspect with four of the outer planets, Pluto, Neptune, Uranus and Saturn. The Sun and Moon in Leo are opposite Pluto in Aquarius forming the top of the basket, and are sextile Uranus in Gemini and trine Neptune and Saturn in Aries, forming the base. This aspect is about the potential to hold something new and brings abundance and opportunity. The Sun and Moon in Leo are about self expression and creativity, and the opposition with Pluto in Aquarius is about the tension to conform with the group and the power of the collective or peer pressure. However we are supported in our creative expression by our personal dreams and spirituality (Neptune in Aries) and sense of self discipline (Saturn in Aries). This is further supported by Uranus in Gemini who brings fresh new ideas and innovative approaches. This New Moon is one in which we are being asked to have the courage to bring our creative ideas and dreams to light, even in the face of power structures or groups that would have us conform or be silent. Personal self expression can be both an act of resistance and courageous self empowerment.

The Sabian Symbol for this New Moon is "A Woman Getting Her Hair Bobbed." When the Sabian Symbols were created in 1925, women cutting their hair was associated with youthful rebellion and freedom. It may seem nothing to us now, but back then, women cutting their hair and wearing shorter skirts was considered scandalous and pushed the boundaries of what was socially acceptable. It was part of a trend towards greater rights and freedoms for women and symbolized breaking away from traditional gendered expectations. This New Moon asks us to find ways to assert ourselves through creative self expression like fashion. It may seem like a trivial thing, but the way we dress sends signals to others about how much we conform or do not. It is important that we find ways to assert our individuality as it not only empowers us on an individual level, but gives others permission to do the same. And aren't we all better off when we are allowed to be ourselves rather than stifling who we are for the sake of conformity. 

 

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