The Leo New Moon

Astrology by Lisa Stardust 

The Leo new moon is an extremely positive time. Lucky and expansive Jupiter is heightening our passions and desires, by urging us to embrace self-love and to be compassionate to others. With the asteroids Ceres and Varuna being active, we are able to create the world we want. The key is that we must choose to nurture ourselves and others. It’s important to give love in order to receive the kindness we want. We will see how interconnected energy is at this time and understand that we get what we give. Therefore, it’s important to lead with an open heart and generosity. 

THE NEW MOON IN LEO OCCURS ON JULY 28 AT 10:55 AM PT AND 1:55 PM ET. 

WHAT TO MANIFEST DURING THE NEW MOON:

• A better connection with ourselves is important now. Therefore, self-love is important to manifest during the Leo new moon. Write down all the sentiments that you love about yourself and don’t want to change on one piece of paper. And, on another piece of paper, write down the attributes that you wish to change. Please the piece of paper with all of the sentiments you wish to augment in a cauldron. Light the paper with a match and let it burn. Flush the residue down the toilet so that it is never seen again. All that should remain is the list of the positive sentiments that you feel about yourself. Fold that paper eight times and put it in a safe place. This will release you from negative thinking and bring positive energy into your life. 

• Create space on your altar for the Leo new moon with several gold candles and photos of yourself. Make this a shrine to yourself and meditate on calling in wonderful energy and happiness.

• Connect with your inner child by participating in a hobby like making a collage with photos of yourself. You can even make a mood board by adding photos that align with your goals and hopes, along with photos of yourself. 

• Practice self-love affirmations by gazing in the mirror each morning and evening for a month and stating your personal mantra, which can be found below.

NEW MOON MANTRA, BASED ON YOUR ZODIAC SIGN:

Aries: I am an artistic being who can use my talents to create the world I desire. 

Taurus: I am aligned with my familial roots and believe in its foundation. 

Gemini: I am a truth teller, no matter what others choose to believe. 

Cancer: I am a radiant being, who is worthy of true love and kindness.

Leo: I am at peace with myself and others in the world. 

Virgo: I am healing my past by releasing emotional wounds and trauma.

 

Libra: I am able to ignite my dreams by aligning with my goals and hopes.

 

Scorpio: I am open to whatever life throws at me and will embrace the unexpected.

 

Sagittarius: I am able to tell my own story by speaking my mind.

 

Capricorn: I am not hiding from situations that upset me, rather confronting them head on.

 

Aquarius: I am a compassionate and loyal partner, family member, and friend.

 

Pisces: I am not perfect, but admitting my flaws makes me divine.

WITCH TIPS & HOROSCOPES

The week ahead starts off with a bang and slowly calms down. Mars in Aries and Pluto retrograde in Capricorn square off on July 1, making it an extremely intense day. We all want to dominate and take charge of situations and relationships, which will create immense power struggles. The following day, Mercury in Gemini aspects Saturn retrograde and Neptune retrograde, helping us mend problems with others. It’s an emotional day, so embrace your feelings. July 5 brings two planetary shifts: Mercury moves into Cancer and Mars enters Taurus. We’ll be taking a more passive approach to communication and confrontation — especially in the morning of the 5th when these two planets harmonize.

WITCH TIP:

It’s important to boost your confidence this week. Therefore, stating affirmations every day while gazing in the mirror will allow you to embrace your awesomeness. Make a list of your attributes and see them lovingly while you look in the mirror at yourself. Within days, you should have a brand new sense of being and self-esteem.

Aries

You can overcome any misunderstanding that comes your way through clear communication and compassion. Try writing down your inner thoughts and feelings before speaking with anyone with whom you’re struggling to understand this week. Seeing your thoughts on paper will help you ground your emotions and step into your power.

Taurus

Make sure you take extra care to see things through to the end as you might notice yourself getting distracted easily. Engage in interesting conversations and any ideas you have make and them known now. Welcome any new found feeling of purpose, pay it forward for some instant karma points.

Gemini

If you find yourself craving security, start making a plan for what you want to manifest in the new year and stay present with your current circumstances. Prioritize your personal pleasure and values. You can do this by creating a mood board for the coming months that explores your goals.

Cancer

You should be able to move through inner fears and self-doubt that persist in the beginning of the week in favor of working toward personal goals. Your identity and emotions will bring immense strength and a sense of comfort to your heart, as long as you are easy on yourself.

Leo

Don’t let gossip bring you down. Remind others that you’re the strongest lion they know and reclaim your power. Instead of letting them steam roll you, shut it down immediately. If they still choose to fight back, let your wit help you in making quippy remarks to usurp their power.

Virgo

Your psychic senses are strong this week, as well as your ambiguity about the future. Draw a circle in the air with your finger for protection, then use your personal magic and strength to peer into the deepest parts of yourself to gain clarity about what you’re wanting to achieve.

Libra

Feelings of self-doubt may come to the surface at the end of the week. If you find these issues coming on, take a step back and reconnect with yourself by noting your many extraordinary qualities. Stop questioning yourself and visions. You are absolutely capable of creating greatness in this world.

Scorpio

You’re being given many opportunities from the universe to deepen relationships and to advance your career. The caveat is that while you want to attain greatness, you aren’t putting your needs first. Try to create a situation in which you can advance and grow, while focusing on only yourself now.

Sagittarius

You might need to save your money and not spend it wistfully. Although there is a strong desire and feeling to spend on expensive luxurious items, the more you save the better your bank account will be as it’s likely you won’t be able to recoup the money so fast.

Capricorn

You’re far from powerless in an evolving situation and worth a lot more than you give yourself credit for. Believe in yourself 100% and ask for what you need, knowing that this is just the beginning of the negotiation. You can totally ask for more money or anything you need.

Aquarius

This week brings several unexpected developments, showing you the road to freedom. Although you’ll feel as though the direction that you are headed isn’t certain, it will be refreshing to have the chance to do your own thing without any constraints holding you back. Now, you can totally be yourself.

Pisces

You are an all-loving spirit that avoids any form of conflict much of the time. This is a great week to step up to the plate and take responsibility for your emotional needs. Let others know about the expectations and standards you hold for them in the relationship with you.

THE SUPER FULL STRAWBERRY MOON IN SAGITTARIUS

Astrology by Lisa Stardust

WHAT HAPPENS DURING A FULL MOON?

The Sun and Moon oppose each other in the sky, while the Earth resides in between the two planets. The juxtaposition and position of the planets create a glowing effect on the Moon that makes it look brighter than ever from the Earth’s perspective. Being that June 14 brings a Supermoon, it brings the Moon closer to Earth which will make the lunation appear bigger and more vibrant than ever. 

WHAT DOES IT REPRESENT?

The full moon represents the culmination of the 30-day lunar cycle. All of the projects that we’ve been working on for the past month reach an ending or hit a pivotal turning point. Change and growth have happened. Now is the time to reflect and enjoy the fruits of our labors.

WHEN DOES JUNE'S FULL MOON IN SAGITTARIUS OCCUR?

The Full Moon occurs on June 14 at 4:51 AM PT and 7:51 AM.

HERE'S WHERE THE STRAWBERRY MOON GETS ITS NICKNAME.

The Full Moon got its name from the seasonal harvest of strawberries and other berries in North America.

WHAT DOES THE FULL MOON IN SAGITTARIUS MEAN, ASTROLOGICALLY SPEAKING? 

The Full Moon aspects Saturn, who’s retrograde in Aquarius, and Neptune, who is in Pisces. It’s a wonderful time to dream big and embrace our innermost desires. But, we have to be pragmatic about our expectations in order for them to become a reality. By using both our sharp intellect and intuition, we can create amazing opportunities for ourselves — if we believe in the vision. 

WHAT RITUALS SHOULD YOU DO DURING THE FULL MOON?

• A Full Moon bath with white carnations (the flower of Sagittarius) or baby’s breath flowers is a wonderful way to cleanse the body during the Full Moon. Combine 3 cups of water, one cup of Epsom salt, ½ cup of coconut milk, and petals of flowers in a pot. Boil all ingredients, then strain. Let the strained mixture sit in the pot until it’s room temperature, then pour over your shoulders in the shower to cleanse the body. Only use externally (shoulders, back, arms, and legs). 

• Meditation will help you focus on what you want to add to your life at this time. Be clear about what you wish to release and break-in while you are breathing in rhythm with your thoughts. 

• Manifestation journaling will Allow you to actualize your desires. This is a good way to keep up with your intentions and incentives to make sure you’re staying on track. You can change and edit your dreams as you go along through journaling. Also, it’ll hold you accountable for making sure you’re taking action in manifesting your goals.

• Light a purple candle, the color associated with Jupiter who is the planetary ruler of Sagittarius with a letter of intention placed under a bowl of water where the candle stands. This is a great way to expand and ignite the light and visions within. 

THE FULL MOON HAS A MESSAGE FOR EACH ZODIAC SIGN.

ARIES: I am embracing my own personal truth. 

TAURUS: I am letting go of the criticisms I have of myself. 

GEMINI: I am disconnecting from toxic relationships that are unhealthy. 

CANCER: I will focus on my needs first and then others. 

LEO: I will use creativity to express my innermost feelings. 

VIRGO: I am finding balance in all areas of my life. 

LIBRA: I am releasing negativity and bringing in positive vibes. 

SCORPIO: I am allowing myself to heal and grow. 

SAGITTARIUS: I will allow myself to be at one and peace with my emotions. 

CAPRICORN: I am giving myself a break from drama and work to relax. 

AQUARIUS: I will align with goals that represent my new hopes. 

PISCES: I am standing up for things that matter to me personally. 

GEMINI SEASON

Gemini Season

May 20 - June 21

At 6:22 PM PT / 9:22 PM ET on May 20, the Sun enters Gemini. We will feel a temporary lightness in the air when the Sun switches signs. Being that Mercury who is the planetary ruler of Gemini will be retrograde to June 3 and then wandering through the post-retrograde zone until June 18, we can expect to encounter miscommunications for the majority of this transit. Therefore, it’s important to be patient, calm, double check emails and texts before sending them out.

Key Dates:
• The Sun enters Gemini on May 20
• Mercury retrograde re-enters Taurus on May 22, making communication rigid
• Mars enters Aries on May 24, adding energy to our lives
• Venus enters Taurus on May 28, creating romance and passion in our lives
• The Gemini New Moon occurs on May 30, which will ignite an old dream
• Mercury retrograde ends on June 3, kicking off the post-retrograde journey that ends on June 18
• Saturn retrograde begins on June 4 in Aquarius, pushing us to rethink our long term goals and commitments
• Mercury re-enters Gemini on June 13, bringing clarity and conciseness to all communication
• The Full Moon in Sagittarius occurs on June 14, helping us to release the old and bring in new energy

SUPER BLOOD FLOWER TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE IN SCORPIO

Astrology by Lisa Stardust

WHAT HAPPENS DURING A SUPER BLOOD FLOWER  TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE IN SCORPIO?

A blood moon and total  lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves into the Earth’s shadow and creates a reddish hue on the Moon, which is a reflection of sunlight from the Earth’s atmosphere. A blood moon can only occur when there is a total lunar eclipse. Being that the Moon is in closer proximity to the Earth, it’s called a Supermoon. The effects of the lunation can be felt more by us earthlings due to the fact that the Moon is hanging lower than ever to the Earth.

WHAT DOES IT REPRESENT?

Lunar eclipses are fated endings and changes that occur. Being that this eclipse is tightly aligned with the South Node of Destiny, we are having breakthroughs or breakdowns that are pushing us to let go of the past and step out of our comfort zone.

WHEN DOES SUPER TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE OCCUR?

May 15 at 9:14 PM PT and May 16 at 12:14 AM ET.​

HERE'S WHERE THE FLOWER MOON GETS ITS NICKNAME. 

It marks the time of the year when the flowers in North America are blooming.

WHAT DOES THE ECLIPSE MEAN, ASTROLOGICALLY SPEAKING?

This lunation represents the conclusion of the story that began in November 2020. We are moving forward and releasing the past. With Mars and Pluto (who are both the planetary rulers of Scorpio) in orb, as well as Saturn and Neptune. There will be a lot of push and pull between our heart and our ego as we let go of situations or people that we’ve outgrown. Although they’ll always hold a special place in our hearts, we are not on the same level anymore and have to accept that. There is a chance that situations and relationships can change, but only if everyone puts in the effort to grow together.

THE ECLIPSE HAS A MESSAGE FOR EACH ZODIAC SIGN

ARIES: You don’t have to be bossy to get your points across — try tenderness instead.

TAURUS: Relationships take work and care — all of which you’re eager to give.

GEMINI: Take time off social media to decompress and lessen your worries.

CANCER: Let creativity run through you and find the best way to grow your talents.

 

LEO: There really is no place like home and no better feeling than being loved by others.

VIRGO: Step outside of yourself and deal with the larger issues of the world.

 

LIBRA: Let your confidence shine and continue to grow.

 

SCORPIO: The power you’re looking for lies within you and always has.

 

SAGITTARIUS: You don’t have to assert your negative feelings to get the attention you seek.

 

CAPRICORN: Break free from the constraints you’ve put on yourself and have fun.

 

AQUARIUS: Find balance between your professional and personal worlds.

 

PISCES: Allow your mind to receive information and let go of outdated views.