2:46 a.m. Pacific time
23 July 2017

So, Mars is still in the headlines, now in creative, royal Leo, joining the Sun and Moon (remember a New Moon is when the Sun and Moon are conjunct at the same degree). Mars may add a more urgent need to start things new creatively. This impetus may be what we need to move forward to where we want to be…to where we have been dreaming. The Sun and Moon in Leo square Uranus in Aries and trine Chiron in Pisces. How can we individually express our true authentic self and in the process, provide some much-needed healing (from all the BS we’ve put up with- just saying). There may be some real efforts made for individuals to express who they are and what makes them feel alive! This represents the beginnings of the collective, individually, but creatively being who they were meant to be. Even if it is only a thought…to take, action soon (perhaps at the next New Moon in Leo, the Total Eclipse in Leo on 21 August 2017?).

Mercury conjuncts the North Nodes of the Moon of destiny, in Leo. Folks announcing, “I’m deciding to go this way”, or, “I’ve decided to do this as my career” …all in favor of who they really are, not who their parents, teachers, the media, priests, managers etc. ‘say’ they should be. It could also have been the mental processing of Mercury asking, ‘how can I make this happen’ and working on the details. Remember to listen to how you feel about this change. This is your intuition giving you valuable information about your choice. This also trines Uranus in Aries. Suggesting pioneering ways of communicating…perhaps something with a scientific bent? We hear from other galaxies?

Venus, in Gemini is opposite Saturn in Sagittarius. The young’uns (younger folk, figuratively, or metaphorically) challenging the old ones with the idea of out with the old ways of doing things!

Jupiter continues to square Pluto. The pursuit of truth; it can be different for everyone…so, can we say some butting of heads, perhaps over religion and philosophies.  Saturn in Sagittarius trines the North Nodes of the Moon in Leo. World leaders working to put structure on a new world of religion, philosophy…encompassing everyone’s beliefs. All of us are on the path of our own individual destiny and we get to put structure on that as we walk that enlightened path.

Although this is not an eclipse it is in the beginning of Leo (at 0 degrees) the sign of the upcoming Solar, Total eclipse in Leo, New Moon- 21 August 2017. It is at a critical degree of Leo, zero (although for purists, not an historical critical degree) suggesting new energy being ushered in by the universe. Well, what is this new energy? My take on this is that individually our thinking caps will be on with regards to what we can or want to do to get ourselves to where we want to be! So, coming up with ideas on how to manifest our destiny. Which will get a big hand at the Total Eclipse, New Moon in Leo on 21 August 2017. This is truly when visualizing now, painting the picture you want to be in is brought into manifestation starting on that Total Eclipse. A very important time.

So, there are two new moons in Leo in a row; this is rare. Leo is not shy or conservative in what it wants or shining brightly, express your unique creativity. The key is to do this with the best of intents in mind, individually but also collectively. Being small or hiding your light does no one a favor (I am paraphrasing someone, but, I’m not sure who!).

Sabian Symbol for 1 degrees Leo (remember you round up to the next degree)

‘Blood rushes to a man’s head as his vital energies are mobilized under the spur of ambition’1 pp 131-132

‘Leo depicts the rising of heart energy to the head, Leo represents Solar Fire and suggests energy from the transcendent realms’. Inspiration is the word that expresses this Sabian Symbol…and expression of who we’ve woken up to realize we are…or, are meant to be.

Let’s all sit under the Bodhi Tree…metaphorically speaking.

References

  1. Rudhyar, D. An Astrological Mandala: The Cycle of Transformations and its 360 Symbolic Phases. Vintage Books Edition, 1974. Toronto: Canada.