New Moon in Leo
July 24, 2025 @12:11pm PT/ 3:11pm ET
A Radiant Glow from Within:
Remembering the Power of Who We Are
By Astrologer, Eden Wine | IG: @Practical.Astro.Magic
Graduate and Teacher in of Our Mystic Astrology Apprenticeship Program
There are moments in life when we’re asked to become the flame that lights the hearth of our dreams, desires, and expression. Not for the purpose of chasing the light or basking in it, but to remember that we are it. The shining beacon that animates the World around us.
The Leo New Moon, on July 24, 2025, is a sovereign invitation to rekindle our inner spirit. In a sky filled with retrogrades and evolutionary tension, this lunation becomes a mirror and a torch that reflects the shadows we’ve outgrown, while also illuminating the frequency of our most courageous Self.
This New Moon is more than a chance to set intentions, it’s a call to embody the soul of the artist, the healer, the creator, the lover, and the leader that lives within each of us.
Trining both Saturn and Neptune retrograde in Aries, sextiling Uranus in Gemini, and opposing Pluto in Aquarius, this lunation sits at the crossroads of vision, reality, and transformation.
Meanwhile, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, and Pluto are all in retrograde motion, along with asteroid Pallas, prompting an inward, reflective, and refining journey of truth, alignment, and integration.
This isn’t about shining for the world, it’s about choosing to shine for ourselves so that the rays help to lead ourselves forward, as well as those who cross our path.
This Leo New Moon doesn’t just ask us to set goals, it asks us to remember our soul’s glow.
In a world that praises performance, this is a moment to return to authenticity. To rebuild from within. To speak what hasn’t been spoken. To claim the light we’ve been withholding.
What we choose to begin now will echo through the coming seasons as the steady pulse of realigned power.
May this lunation be a soft roar, a reminder that our heart’s voice is not too loud, too much, too needy, or too boisterous, but is, instead, the compass that leads the way.
Themes for the Leo New Moon:
The Fire of Self-Sovereignty: Leo governs the heart, the spine, and the sovereign Self. This lunation initiates a fresh cycle of self-expression, boldness, and creative identity. It reminds us that power isn’t found through dominance, but in leading from love.
Courageous Vision Meets Practical Devotion: Trine to both Saturn and Neptune retrograde in Aries, this New Moon stabilizes our dreams with integrity. We’re being asked to get clear on what matters, and then to move from our own soul’s calling.
The Spark of Innovation, the Pulse of Change: With Uranus newly in Gemini, and forming a sextile to the New Moon, new ways of thinking, speaking, and creating are being offered to us right now. This is a portal that asks us to stay grounded while we evolve.
The Call to Transform and Overcome Resistance: Pluto in Aquarius opposes this New Moon, drawing attention to outdated power dynamics and identity attachments. It’s time to release the need for external validation and embody a deeper kind of integrity. We must consider who we are when no one is watching.
Soul-Based Wisdom: Asteroid Pallas’ retrograde in Sagittarius adds a layer of spiritual strategy. We’re invited to assess whether our beliefs, philosophies, and next steps are aligned with our deepest truths over our outdated ideologies.
Energetic Frequencies for the Capricorn Full Moon:
In Love: This New Moon asks us to consider what it means to love from wholeness. The Leo influence of this lunation invites warm, expressive love, while Pluto’s opposition stirs any hidden fears around control, rejection, or self-abandonment. Let love be both bold and brave.
In Friendship: Authenticity is magnetic. We’re drawn to those who mirror our truest self, not just our current self-image. With Uranus and Leo both activating connection and expression, new soul-aligned friendships may emerge, while others may quietly fade away.
In Finances: This is a potent time to realign our creative and financial efforts with what makes our hearts sing. Saturn’s trine brings the discipline to sustain our momentum, while Uranus sparks inventive breakthroughs. Under this New Moon, our natural gifts are capable of being maintained and built upon through sustainable efforts. This lunar phase is inviting us to focus on the sorts of investments that relate to what we are most gifted at and passionate about.
In Spirituality: There’s power in practicing what we preach, and being radically honest about what lights us up.
Reflections & Journaling Prompts:
- Where have I been waiting for permission to shine?
- What would it feel like to create, lead, or love from a place of full self-trust?
- What am I no longer willing to dim or dilute in order to feel safe or accepted?
- What kind of impact do I secretly wish to have on others, and what’s one small way I can embody that now?
Who This New Moon Impacts Most:
- Leo, Aquarius, Aries, Gemini, or Taurus (Sun, Moon, Rising) will feel this lunation most profoundly. These signs are being called to initiate, reimagine, and embody a more sovereign expression of Self.
- Strong fire/air elements or those with personal planets touched by retrogrades may find this New Moon nudging them to revise their voice, values, and their role in their own life.
Leo New Moon Ritual:
A ritual can be a fun way to connect with cosmic energy, while it is not required, it can offer such a luscious way to connect with ourselves and the themes of this energetic event.
Here is a simple ritual you might want to try, feel free to adjust it as you are inspired to:
Materials Needed:
– A mirror
– A candle (preferably fire coloured i.e. gold, red, or orange)
– A notebook or journal
– A comfortable seat
Steps:
- Light the candle and sit with the mirror nearby. Gaze into your own eyes. Allow yourself to soften into the reflection of your own presence.
- Whisper or write 5 truths about yourself that feel bold, beautiful, and real. Let them be felt in your body as you speak or write them out loud.
- Reflect on one narrative you’re ready to release (i.e. “I have to earn love by being impressive”). Write it down, and then burn or tear it up.
- State a single, clear intention. Something like: “I am ready to create my heart’s magic from within.” Let the flame of the candle be a visual anchor for this energy. Breathe into your heart.
- Close with gratitude.
