New Moon in Leo | Thursday, July 24th, 2025 at 12:11pm PT
“Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you.” ~Walt Whitman
"May I see the things in front of me as they are, not as I think them to be. May I walk the steps ahead of me one at a time, not wondering if there's a map. May I say the things that fix things, not break them further apart. May I do what I need to do, not be distracted by what I can't. May I dream of what I hope for, not of what I fear. May I love you like I love you, not as any other, me.”
~Angie Karan
New Moon in Leo | Thursday, July 24th, 2025 at 12:11pm PT
"On July 24th we have a New Moon at 2º Leo 08’, at 3:11 pm EDT (12:11 pm Pacific time; 8:11 pm British Time). The reason why this is such a significant Moon has to do with all of the outer planets being in the first few degrees of the signs they are in. All of them. This means the New Moon on Thursday is opposite Pluto at 2º Aquarius 35’, trine Saturn at 1º Aries 50’, trine Neptune at 2º Aries 04’ and sextile Uranus at 0º Gemini 38’. The New Moon is insinuating itself into this cradle that is forming and re-forming over the year ahead… a cradle that balances all of the outer planets in these early degrees of the fire and air signs Gemini, Aries and Aquarius.
Before we get to the New Moon next week, we are first needing to navigate our way into the retrogrades of first Saturn and Neptune, and then Mercury newly stationed for its retrograde phase, also in Leo. And as Mercury enters its retrograde phase, it turns its attention inwards, towards the very core of our being, and asks us: What do you want in your heart of hearts? What would make you happy? And what might be standing in the way of that happiness? Is it Fear? Is it avoidance? Confusion? Despair? Just not knowing what that is or could be?
The New Moon in Leo is a good time to:
- Laugh out loud. Reclaim your joy. Connect with that heart center, and let it roar.
- Be proud. Show the world what you can do. This is not a time to be shy. Conjure up your confidence from the depths of your heart and soul, and give it full rein. This is your time to shine!
- Dress the way that makes you happy, dance in your own style, speak your own truth.
- Begin a new creative endeavor. Take an art class. Redecorate your home. Express yourself in whichever way feels right for you.
- Take part in creative events, going to the theater, attending a show, or going to a nightclub.
- This is a time to play, and who knows better how to play, than children. Make time for the children in your life (young and old), including your own inner child."
~Astrology by Lauren
" On July 24th, 2025, the Moon joins the Sun in the radiant sign of Leo, giving birth to a New Moon that invites us to reclaim our center, ignite self-expression, and honor the sacred fire that burns within. A New Moon is always a time of introspection, of planting seeds, of listening to the quiet whisper of becoming, but when this cosmic union happens in Leo, even the whisper carries a roar.
Governed by the Sun, Leo represents vitality, identity, creativity, and heart. The New Moon in this sign is a symbolic merging of the emotional and intuitive lunar world with the solar power of purpose and selfhood. It’s a moment to remember that being seen is not vanity, it’s necessity. Not for applause, but for alignment. For truth."
~Born Under Saturn
"This New Moon is a portal. A threshold. An offering of transformation, self-reclamation, empowerment and reawakening from the inside out, rippling into all areas, layers, and facets of our lives and beyond.
It is an opportunity to choose ourselves.
To face our fears of being seen, of being “too much”, of embodying our own power and creativity – and still, choose ourselves. To meet patterns of giving away our voice, shrinking our shine and dimming our light – and still, choose ourselves. To stand with the stories saying that safety is found in silence, that acceptance is earned through smallness or sameness – and still, choose ourselves.
To observe the spaces within us that we have cast to shadow; a result of projected shame, fear, and judgements that were never ours – and still, choose ourselves. To acknowledge the chorus of collective demands, the push to groupthink, the pressure to conform, contort, to disappear so that we may ‘fit’ – and still, choose ourselves."
~Girl and her Moon
"July 2025 will challenge us to stay anchored in the present as we navigate the tension between the pull of the past and the call of the future. During the first half of the month, both Saturn and Neptune station retrograde in the early degrees of Aries and prepare to come back to Pisces, asking us to take care of unfinished business, restructure our dreams, and make sure we are acting in alignment with what is True.
On July 7, Uranus makes his first ingress into Gemini, where Venus will be already transiting. Uranus’ shift of signs is the highlight of the month. This event accelerates the pace of everything and inaugurates a period of intense intellectual innovation, technological breakthroughs, and revolutionary changes in how we think, learn, and communicate.
During the second half of July, Mercury stations retrograde in Leo, the Sun enters Leo, and shortly after we experience a New Moon, also in Leo. Both the Sun and the New Moon will be opposite to Pluto in Aquarius, revealing hidden power dynamics and exacerbating the tension between our personal desires and societal expectations. The month ends with Venus’ ingress into Cancer, marking a surge in our desire for emotional intimacy and inspiring us to deepen our connection with our close ones."
~Moon Omens
"When Leo meets the New Moon, our hearts expand and our truths reveal themselves. This New Moon is a powerful invitation to show up for yourself and your heart in ways you may have been hesitant to before. It's a time to express your deepest desires and lead yourself forward from a place of authentic joy. The Leo New Moon brings many feelings and energies around who you are and who you want to become. It's an opportunity to decide what parts of yourself are ready for the world to see. Give yourself permission this New Moon to be your most authentic self and decide what that means to you.
This New Moon asks you to notice what you've been holding back in your life because it feels too scary to step into. What gifts have you been keeping hidden because you're worried what others might think? We are always changing, evolving, and uncovering new aspects of ourselves. The person you are becoming may have talents, ideas, and visions that the world needs right now, but fear of judgment might be keeping them locked inside."
~Spirit Daughter
Heart on Fire | Crystals for the New Moon in Leo
"Deep at the center of my being there is an infinite well of love.”
~Louise L. Hay
Pyrite | Pyrite is a powerful psychic protection stone which shields and protects against all forms of negative vibrations and energy, working on the physical, etheric, and emotional levels. It stimulates the intellect and enhances memory. Pyrite inspires the universal energies to activate the nourishing energies of the body. It encourages the ideal of health, intellect, and emotional well-being. It allows one to recognize the purity of the universe.
Pyrite Rough | Supernova Wall Hanging with Pyrite | Twin Flame Ritual Candles with Pyrite, Cinnamon, and Rose |
Tiger's Eye | Tiger’s Eye enhances willpower, integrity and the ability to bring heaven to earth. It has the power to focus the mind, promoting mental clarity & helps to unite ones wills and desires. A stone of protection, Tiger’s Eye may also bring good luck to the wearer. The Tiger's Eye crystal gets its healing properties from a combination of the sun and Earth elements. This is what gives it both grounding and inspiring vibrations. Similar to a tiger’s stripes, Tiger’s Eye crystal has an appearance to match its powerful energy.
Tiger's Eye Tumbled | Tiger's Eye Palm Stone | Tiger's Eye Bracelet |
Citrine | This golden-yellow stone is the manifesting stone of personal will. It is sunny and optimistic. A feel-good stone for cleansing and regeneration. Promotes radiance from within the self by illuminating and clearing fundamental fears often stored in the root chakra. A stone of abundance and prosperity that brings about joy and enthusiasm. Known as the merchant’s stone and stone of free will. Inspires feeling comfortable with yourself and your place in the world.
Citrine Clusters | Citrine Tumbled | Citrine Bracelet | Citrine Earrings |
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Light Your Fire: Ritual for the New Moon in Leo
"Do you know what I have in my heart? I have hope. And I'll share it with the world.”
~Amanda Bouchet
For this ritual, you will need a candle and lighter, a safe and sacred space, and a journal. Begin by setting an intention for this practice. What is your heart calling for? What is the essence of your inner flame? What seed of passion needs planting?
- Light your candle: Set your space with an altar or keep it simple. Go ahead and light your candle, igniting the flame with your intention.
- Gaze into the flame: As your candle flickers with light, set your gaze on the flame. Breathe as this flame flickers with the essence of your intention. Notice what is happening within you and steady your heart within your chest.
- Go within: Close your eyes and otice the present of the flame in your minds eye now. Recognize this flame as the flame that is always lit within yourself, your inner flame, your unique spark. Sit a while with this sense, feeling the warmth as it is cultivated from within. Notice if this flame takes any other shapes, colors, or forms.
- Open your eyes: As you come back into the world, notice what has shifted. Take some time to journal any insights, thoughts, or feelings.
- Take this experience with you as you move through your day: Move with this fire within, and show it to the world. What does this fire want to express, share, or cultivate? Take an aligned action today with this knowing in your heart.
A poem for your ritual:
"In each of us
There once was a fire
And for some of us
There seem as if there are only ashes now
But when we dig in the ashes
We find one ember
And very gently we fan that ember
Blow on it, it gets brighter
And from that ember we rebuild the fire
Only thing that's important is that ember
That's what you and I are here to celebrate
That though we've lived our life totally involved in the world
We know
We know that we're of the spirit
The ember gets stronger
Flame starts to flicker a bit
And pretty soon you realise that all we're going to do for eternity
Is sit around the fire"
~Ram Dass
More ritual ideas for the Leo New Moon (from AstroStyle):
- 🛋️ Create a personal throne. Arrange a plush chair or a pile of sun-warmed pillows where you can lounge in royal repose—perfect for reading, journaling, or daydreaming without interruption. Bonus points for adding a soft throw and a gold candle to set the mood.
- 🌞 Make a pitcher of sun tea. Set it outside to steep in Leo’s ruling light. As you sip, imagine the sun infusing you with energy, confidence, and vitality.
- 🌼 Fill your home with summer flowers. Think dahlias, marigolds, and velvety yellow roses—Leo-friendly hues that radiate warmth and joy.
- 🏃♀️ Play like a kid again. Join a neighborhood game of tag, jump rope, or host your own backyard 100-yard dash. Run as hard as you did on grade-school field day and feel your face light up as your blood gets pumping.
May this Leo New Moon remind you that the fire within is always there, waiting to be tended.
