Leo Full Moon

Leo is by nature warm, playful, and charming. But when it is confronted by its polar opposite, Aquarius, these qualities can feel stunted or denied. This is the state of play in the Leo Full Moon this month. The Moon in Leo is like an amplified version of the sensitive pussycat persona that we see when the Sun is in that sign. The characteristic Leo pride is still strong, though perhaps not underpinned by the same degree of self-confidence and surety. Instead, the lunar Leo is dependent on others to reflect its light accurately; suddenly, opinions and approval matter so much more than before. Yet, under the stress of a Full Moon, such approval may not be readily forthcoming — particularly when others do not grant the Leo personality the favoritism that it craves.

The Sun in Aquarius tends to aim at a more level playing field, promoting teamwork and toeing the line. One person shining brilliantly may pose a problem. Therefore, this could be a month for setting sights a little lower as regards glowing feedback, hopes for a raise in pay, or even just a regular pat on the back. Any such lack ought not to be taken as a sign of something significant, but more as just a symptom of a malfunctioning system. We might also do well to remember that it won’t always be this way! Meanwhile, certain things will still be worth fighting for, whether these are rights, desired outcomes, or alternative options — given the trine between the Leo Moon and Mars in Sagittarius. This fiery pairing hints that the power of heat really can reign supreme. This looks to be mostly a creative, positive warmth that works in our favor, thanks in part to the relatively gentle nature of the trine. For example, an icy barrier could be broken, creating some headway towards easier relations with someone in the future.

The hothead Moon–Mars aspect in fire may veer towards a greater problem if we fail to take action due to our own laziness or to talking ourselves out of doing anything because we do not believe that it will be worthwhile. One example is that we might not bother to take steps to reduce the risk of global warming, potentially thinking that our little, individual efforts won’t matter. This could be a risky mistake, however, for if nobody bothers to make shifts in a new direction, the negative outcomes will tend to be not only inevitable but also magnified. Perhaps some steps will feel out of reach; for instance, only some people will favor severe dietary changes. But doing something like mending or recycling clothing may feel more accessible, in lieu of falling prey to sales enticements encouraging us to buy faddish fashions that last only a short while and are then discarded, ending up in the landfill. Still, the Leo Moon suggests that individual action, especially if we feel emotionally motivated, can indeed be powerful. Since the Moon relates to habitual behavior, we may be starting positive new habits for ourselves. Our first step in the right direction could help to lay the tracks for others to make similar steps in the future, too, as they see us taking a stand for something that matters.

This Moon is quincunx Neptune, which may reflect a certain kind of erosion, showing us that something is really only temporary. It will likely be one of those phenomena that we didn’t see coming, as is often the case with the quincunx aspect. We had a blind spot, and something missed our radar as a result. This may simply remind us that we are human and not perfect. The pride that Leo is famous for might be a little dented. But saving face can be achieved through the courage it takes to apologize for any error. Maybe we can put forward a little peace offering, too, rather like a gentle and soothing balm that we could say is represented by the Moon linked with Neptune. Alternatively, we may pray for healing at all levels, since minor illness is sometimes also shown by the quincunx. Neptune might just help to push our prayers through the ether.

This article is from the Mountain Astrologer, written by Diana Collis.