#astrologycore

leo is a fiery spirit that encourages us to be our most authentic selves and be proud of it. we are shining our lights and telling the world “this is me”. in order to feel supported in this, we have to continue to surround ourselves with people who will uplift us and our true selves. leo is creative and inspired and determined. we want to fill the blank pages of our notebooks with ideas; we want to messy our rooms with paints and pens and music and light. we want to dance to our own beats and heal our inner child.

new moons are new beginnings; so take this as a chance to re-invent yourself and dive deeper into who *you* truly are. let go of your fears and the trust that you are capable of doing whatever you sey your heart to. “i can”: this is your mantra for the new moon. self-love begins with self-forgiveness from your past mistakes and self-awareness that you are able to push your limits. every day is a new step to take. as long as you make it further than you did yesterday, you are moving forward and progressing.

for the new moon, i have a tarot spread for you:

1. how can you get inspired?

2. how can you forgive yourself?

3. how can you push your limits?

feel free to use this tarot spread or use the prompts for journaling and meditation! happy new moon everyone 🌑✨

mercury is the courier of the gods, traveling across the realms with free reign to deliver messages all over. he represents our intellectual thoughts and how we want to think. he rules over communication and travel in our daily lives, as well as modern technology and commerce. his mutable energy is detail-oriented and precise in his calculations, but his perfectionism can be his downfall.

in virgo, mercury wants to run. he reminds us that we have to work for our success and maintain that commitment as we shift towards the end of summer. we are inclined to pay attention to the smaller details and focus on organizing our tasks into checklists.

the ten of pentacles is known as the lord of wealth because it signifies all your hard work coming together and reaping the rewards. you’ve finally achieved the stability and security after all your efforts and can bask in the material comforts you own. the ten of pentacles encompasses all the blood, sweat, and tears you’ve shed to get to where you are now. this card is a reminder that hard-work means accounting for the details and ensuring you’re following the right steps in the right order. our daily routines are impacted now more than ever in this transit. we have to wake up determined to do the right thing every day in order to succeed.

leo is the first fire sign of the year, and he wants to play in the flames as long as he can. he likes pushing the boundaries of what’s possible because he wants to be the best that there is. he is also a fixed sign, stubborn in his ways but only because he wants to have fun on his terms. like other fixed signs he can sometimes be too narrow-sighted to see the big picture because he is focusing on the best course of action in the current moment. leo rules the fifth house as he is a unique individual who encourages all of us to be authentically us.

in tarot, leo is associated with strength in the major arcana. strength symbolizes courage and determination, two attributes the sign of leo exhibits. strength also can symbolize patience and self-control, two attributes that can sometimes be overlooked in leo by others. the lion is a majestic and fearsome creature, not afraid to speak his mind and walk on his own path. he bows to no one and will lead himself with pride.

when i think of leo, i think “work hard, play harder”. he is an active zodiac sign that wants to get the work done because they know on the other side they will be rewarded. the lion is a very strong personality, so don’t be afraid to try new things and be the most authentic version of yourself.

check out the astrology forecast for leo season (including the lion’s gate portal)! do you have any leo placements? what are you looking forward to this season?

mars will be motivated and excited in gemini, wanting to quench his curiosity with multitasking and rapid waters. there will be no doubt that our everyday lives will feel quick with the step and full of to-do lists. it’s important to remember that while we are active in our goals, we also have to be mindful of our energies and ensure we don’t over-exert ourselves.

- while mars is in gemini, on august 4th venus will enter virgo. pay attention to the way you treat others during this time.

- on august 15th, mars will square saturn retrograde in pisces. take that day to recognize that there are consequences to our actions and find the line between reality and fantasy.

- on august 22nd, we will enter virgo season and that is the day that mars and venus will square. that will be a day to take rest and relaxation more seriously to ease any anxiety that is bubbling up.

- on september 2nd, we have a new moon in virgo (squaring the gemini energies) and mars will square neptune retrograde in pisces. this is a time for renewal; reset your mind and body to prepare for mars entering cancer on september 4th.