Wendy Cicchetti

Leo Full Moon

The Full Moon in Leo demands attention, pulling on our heartstrings with emotional dramas at almost every turn. Perhaps a friend, colleague, or family member is having a meltdown, or we fend off fear-based sarcasm from an insecure associate. It’s a time to be prepared for the boxing ring, while also being the most supportive pal to those we care about. We can pull all this off, because there’s something about the mix of swashbuckling pizzazz and charming warmth that allows Moon in Leo to manage more than one dynamic task, as if unraveling the plot of a movie.

The determination of the fixed nature of Leo can be a blessing when our focus is positive, but potentially a curse when an attitude remains negative, since like tends to attract like. The Sun in Aquarius reminds us of this natural flow with its inbuilt, “reap what you sow” fairness. This doesn’t mean we should put up with bad behavior from someone else, even if disguised as harmless jesting; we can joke back just as well! The softer side of Leo can equalize the balance in a stylish, lighthearted way.

The Full Moon is more complicated, however, by linking in a fixed t-square with Jupiter in Taurus, which intensifies feelings of determination, or in some cases, of just being stuck. We should remember that squares contain an element of challenge. Our trick is to harness the space for movement, while getting the timing right. This is akin to vehicles waiting at a junction; more than one going forward at the same time could result in a collision. Instead, a signaling and patience protocol needs to happen, with strict rule adherence, so smooth transitions can occur, and all reach their destinations intact.

Jupiter has a frank, uncomplicated agenda, with the ability to cut through any hampering, sticky red tape. Yet frankness can also rub us the wrong way; the truth hurts, or maybe we just don’t like someone’s tone. The t-square requires tact, unless we’re ready for a fight. We can choose how we wish to proceed.

The looming presence of Pluto conjoins the Aquarius Sun and opposes the Moon. What Pluto represents is usually complex and hidden, and we may experience its presence through atmospheres and odd feelings: here is the realm of psychic attack, for example. Or maybe we’ve acted in ways someone didn’t expect and we receive an indirect kick back. But we don’t have to sit in this energy (possibly experienced as nausea, vertigo, tiredness, or curious body pains). If we suspect we know the source of these wonky vibes, we can simply ask the cosmos to send them back! We can also draw on existing tools and knowledge to help, such as Reiki or rituals. If we possess a crystal collection, black obsidian and the fire-purifying quality of smoky quartz may be useful to absorb negativity. The positive and loving vibes of rose quartz may be helpful as well: rather than buying into negative behaviors or attitudes, we simply reverse polarities.

There can be decided upsides to difficult Plutonic experiences. One is that we get to know more about our own subtle power; we learn more of our capability with personal mastery. Another is that we may finally see where we need to make a change in how we handle matters. This may be the art of detaching from negative energy, while also managing to maintain the connections that matter for us. Sometimes we want to be part of a group, for example, but struggle individually with one particular character or energy source. If we can find a way to cut through the energy exchange, then we are changing personal dynamics in a way that works for us, without disengaging from the entire establishment.

This article is from the Mountain Astrologer by Diana McMahon Collis