New Moon in Leo: Retell Your Story, Reclaim Your Space
It’s as if you’ve been living life in two dimensions—like a stick figure navigating a multidimensional world—and now, this New Moon turns the light on. Suddenly, you can see the stretch and scope of your wholeness. More color. More space. More you.
Of course, stepping into more can be uncomfortable. The reasons you’ve kept yourself small—safe within the lines of habit and external definition—begin to peek out from the shadows. Pluto opposes this Leo New Moon and the Sun, urging you to face what’s been hiding in plain sight. But don’t worry—you’re not doing this alone. Uranus lends an opening sextile, and Saturn and Neptune promise that when you free yourself from outdated definitions of “normal,” you’re met with vast, delicious space to explore what delights and defines you now.
Affirmation: I welcome the parts of me I’ve outgrown and stretch lovingly into my next becoming.
Mercury Retrograde + Identity Reclamation
Mercury is moving in reverse through Leo—back from mid-sign nearly to the edge of Cancer—pausing almost opposite Pluto before it swings back toward center. With minimal aspects to other planets, this is a retrograde of reflection rather than distraction. It’s your chance to rediscover a personal truth that may have been hidden under layers of agreement, politeness, or conditioning.
Let your “yes” and “no” come more slowly this lunar cycle. Before you speak or act, check in with your body. Our bodies don’t lie the way our minds sometimes can. The mind is persuasive—it justifies and rationalizes. But the body? It responds honestly. Tune into those subtle contractions and lean-ins. They’re messengers of truth.
Affirmation: I trust my body’s wisdom and allow space for its quiet truth to guide me.
Hand Analysis Meets Inner Awareness
Take a look at your Mind Line (Head Line) on your hand. If it stops short of reaching the region beneath your pinky finger, you may have adapted more easily to others’ perceptions of you. During this retrograde, notice where your body resists those imposed edges—even as your mind urges you to comply. Awareness is enough to begin.
And if your Mind Line does extend out under your pinky, let curiosity be your guide. Notice where judgment or assumption has closed the door on someone else’s complexity. What if there’s more to them—and to you—than your mind has accounted for?
Affirmation: I choose curiosity over certainty, presence over preconception.
Let Resistance Be a Teacher, Not a Wall
This New Moon, make space for what wants to rise in you. If you feel a spontaneous emotion followed by resistance, pause. What is that resistance protecting? You don’t have to excavate childhood to make progress. Simply notice. Too much backward focus keeps you glued to the rearview. There’s a world in front of you, ready for interaction.
Instead of defaulting to your usual reactions, ask: What am I feeling, and what does it need? Let yourself play with new responses. With Venus entering Cancer and Chiron retrograde, tenderness is heightened. Watch for projections and blame—they’re tempting, but ultimately circular.
Affirmation: I meet resistance with kindness and allow it to reveal what needs healing.
Tough Love Transits + Heroic Possibilities
Venus squaring Saturn and Neptune may dredge up feelings of unworthiness. Don’t believe them. That’s just old programming trying to crash your self-worth party. Use Mercury Retrograde as your storytelling tool to write a new inner monologue—one where you’re already worthy and wholly lovable.
Mars trines Uranus to help you get unstuck… then opposes Saturn to see if you’ll slip back. Choose differently. Choose sovereignty. Don’t wait for outside forces to rescue you—summon your inner superhero. Apply discipline where you once defaulted to despair. This cycle is fertile with potential. Even small shifts now can yield enormous rewards.
Tarot: Repatterning Through Insight
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Mind: The Tower
Old mental constructs are crumbling. The Tower isn’t destruction for its own sake—it’s liberation from structures that kept you boxed in. Expect epiphanies. Invite illumination. -
Body: Six of Wands
Embodiment is your victory dance. Notice how claiming your space physically—movement, breath, posture—reinforces confidence and clarity. Your body is rooting for you. -
Heart: Six of Swords
Emotional clarity emerges through a slow, conscious crossing from old waters to new. You don’t have to rush. Let gentle departures unfold. The past is fading behind you. -
Spirit: Two of Swords
The soul sits at a quiet crossroads. Not all decisions are urgent. Rest here. Wait for clarity. The unseen becomes visible when you stop forcing resolution.
You Are The Change:
Each of these archetypes invites you into a new field of awareness—where your choices, emotions, and actions send ripples through your lived reality. Consider how shifting your inner dialogue influences what manifests around you. Play with it. This New Moon is a powerful moment to reroute your energetic patterns. You’re not just observing change; you are the change. Try that truth on and see what shifts as you apply it over and over again!
Affirmation: I release outdated beliefs with each interpretation of situations and realign with unexplored possibility. My energy shapes my experience. If I don’t like the outcome, I shift and try another ‘pair of shoes’.
Final Invitation: You Are the Storyteller Now
Have some fun with this lunar cycle. You’re not stuck and you aren’t as limited as you’ve believed you are. You’re becoming. The more you explore the spaciousness within, the more your outer world adjusts to reflect that truth. This isn’t about fixing—it’s about retelling. Your intuition, your body, your mind, and your heart are allies in the unfolding.
The stars and cards point the way—but it’s you who walks it. Make it a masterpiece complete with messy mistakes that add interest and humor.
Affirmation: I am the author of a story that delights, heals, and expands me. I choose wonder over fear and possibility over pattern.
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Leo New Moon Daily Forecast: July 24 – August 8, 2025
Courtesy of Mike Lacey & AstroDaddy
Theme: Rebirth Through Creative Power & Emotional Maturity
This lunar cycle blends:
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Leo’s courage & visibility
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Saturn’s discipline
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Neptune’s vision
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Pluto’s transformation
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Chiron’s healing touch
It’s a call to lead with your heart, claim your truth, and shed old narratives that keep you small.
🌑 Thursday, July 24 – New Moon in Leo
Courageous Rebirth: A Heart-Led New Moon Meets the Power of Transformation
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3:32am – Moon square Chiron: Emotional tenderness rises. Old wounds about visibility or rejection may surface—acknowledge rather than avoid.
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4:08am – Sun trine Saturn: A golden moment for long-term commitment. Begin something lasting, anchored in purpose.
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10:32am – Sun trine Neptune: Creative vision flows. This spiritual-artistic alignment supports heartfelt dreams.
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11:37am – Moon trine Saturn: Emotional maturity helps you feel steady and capable. A great time to seek wise counsel.
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12:04pm – Moon trine Neptune: Deep sensitivity and spiritual inspiration. Rest, create, or meditate before the lunation peaks.
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12:11pm – ♌︎ NEW MOON in Leo: Plant seeds around self-expression, leadership, and being seen. Shed fear of rejection.
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1:00pm – Moon opposes Pluto: Power dynamics arise. Let go of control and old stories. This is your emotional purge before rebirth.
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11:24pm – Sun opposes Pluto: A night of reckoning. Who are you beyond your roles, identities, or ego armor?
💡 Daily Theme: Soul-level reset. Show up as your whole self.
✨ Affirmation: I shed fear and rise into my radiant, heart-led power.
🌀 Friday, July 25
Integration Day
Let the New Moon settle. No major aspects—just feel, digest, and notice what new desires stir.
💡 Daily Theme: Rest + Reflect
✨ Affirmation: I allow space for transformation to take root.
💥 Saturday, July 26
Emotional Breakthroughs: Healing Meets the Unexpected
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8:42am – Moon trine Chiron: Gentle healing. A good time for therapy, journaling, or emotional release.
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3:17pm – Moon square Uranus: Surprise feelings or inner rebellions. Watch for mood swings or a desire to shake things up.
💡 Daily Theme: Insight through disruption
✨ Affirmation: I allow change to move through me with grace.
🌈 Sunday, July 27
Optimism Rising: Emotions Expand Under a Lucky Light
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9:58am – Moon sextile Jupiter: Joy, generosity, and emotional ease. A perfect day for gratitude, connection, and lighthearted adventure.
💡 Daily Theme: Expansion & delight
✨ Affirmation: I say yes to joy, connection, and abundance.
🗣 Monday, July 28
Healing Through Action: The Heart Speaks, the Will Responds
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9:42am – Venus sextile Chiron: A tender opening for conversations about worth, love, and identity. Great day for journaling or sharing from the heart.
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11:41am – Moon conjunct Mars: Feelings ignite. Take bold action, but be mindful of reactive impulses.
💡 Daily Theme: Healing in motion
✨ Affirmation: My words and actions reflect my true worth.
🌊 Tuesday, July 29
Inner Harmony Meets Deep Stirring
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12:17am – Moon sextile Sun: Harmony between emotions and identity. Self-expression flows.
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9:00pm – Moon square Pluto: Deeper emotional layers stir. Face inner power struggles with compassion.
💡 Daily Theme: Emotional honesty
✨ Affirmation: I embrace the truth within and honor what needs release.
🏡 Wednesday, July 30
Healing Begins at Home: Chiron Retrograde & Venus in Cancer
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7:42am – Chiron retrogrades in Aries: Reflect on wounds around identity, confidence, and self-worth. You are enough without performance.
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8:58pm – Venus enters Cancer: A shift toward emotional tenderness in love, aesthetics, and values. We crave safety, intimacy, and authenticity.
💡 Daily Theme: Tender reflection
✨ Affirmation: I nurture my heart and make space for soft, real love.
🔥 Thursday, July 31
Emotional Crossroads: Old Wounds Stir as Power Dynamics Intensify
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4:41am – Moon opposes Chiron: Old emotional wounds resurface. Lean in gently.
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3:17pm – Moon squares Pluto: Intense feelings or control issues may arise—stay grounded through the swell.
💡 Daily Theme: Shadow work and emotional release
✨ Affirmation: I meet intensity with curiosity and compassion.
🎭 Friday, August 1
Heart vs. Reality: Venus Caught Between Dreams and Discipline
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3:55am – Moon square Mercury (R): Miscommunications or inner tension between feelings and logic.
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5:35am – Moon square Sun: Internal conflict. Your emotional needs and identity may feel at odds.
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6:33am – Venus square Saturn (R): Sobering reality checks in love and money. Feelings of loneliness or doubt may surface.
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1:51pm – Venus square Neptune (R): Fantasy vs. truth. Romantic or financial confusion possible.
💡 Daily Theme: Mature love and values reset
✨ Affirmation: I release illusion and choose love rooted in reality.August 2–8, 2025
Theme: Integrating Heart and Strategy, Dream and Discipline
🌾 Saturday, August 2
Soften and Soothe: A Gentle Nudge Toward Healing
6:05pm – Moon sextile Chiron:
A light touch of emotional insight. Today invites gentle awareness around past wounds and a subtle opportunity for healing through compassion.💡 Daily Theme: Emotional openness
✨ Affirmation: I allow healing to arrive softly, in its own time.
💬 Sunday, August 3
Clear Skies Within: Harmony and Heartfelt Communication
11:13am – Moon trine Sun:
Inner harmony and emotional clarity.1:00pm – Moon trine Mercury:
Thoughts and feelings align. Ideal for sharing, writing, or honest conversations.💡 Daily Theme: Authentic expression
✨ Affirmation: I speak and feel from a place of truth and grace.
🌙 Monday, August 4
Rest Day
No major aspects. Let clarity settle in.💡 Daily Theme: Quiet integration
✨ Affirmation: I give myself permission to pause.
⚡️ Tuesday, August 5
Tug of Heart and Will: Emotional Friction Meets Longing and Limits
8:27am – Moon square Mars
11:38am – Moon opposes Venus
12:52pm – Moon square Saturn
1:42pm – Moon square Neptune
A bumpy emotional day: impatience, longing, or confusion may rise. You might feel a push-pull between desires, fears, and boundaries. Self-compassion is your anchor. Remember: Moon aspects pass like summer rain.
💡 Daily Theme: Emotional weather—stormy, but temporary
✨ Affirmation: I honor my feelings without reacting from them.
🤝 Wednesday, August 6
Big Feels, Diplomatic Deals: Mars Shifts Into Graceful Strategy
10:38am – Moon opposes Jupiter:
Exaggerated emotions or desires—go easy on overdoing.4:30pm – Mars enters Libra:
Mars trades brute force for finesse. In Libra, action favors harmony, strategy, and diplomacy.🗝️ Mars in Libra Key Traits:
Charming, strategic, collaborative
Can struggle with indecision or conflict avoidance
Advocates for fairness, aesthetics, and justice
Think: warrior in a tuxedo. You win by outthinking, not outshouting.
💡 Daily Theme: Power through grace
✨ Affirmation: I lead with elegance, not force.
🌌 Thursday, August 7
Emotional Depth Charge: Moon Meets Pluto
10:25pm – Moon conjunct Pluto:
Feelings rise from the depths. Something hidden may emerge—intense, raw, or revealing. This is a moment for emotional transformation.💡 Daily Theme: Shadow surfacing
✨ Affirmation: I welcome truth, even when it shakes me.
⚔️ Friday, August 8
Rev the Engine, Hit the Wall: Mars Dances with Uranus and Saturn
11:27am – Mars trine Uranus:
Electric breakthroughs, courage, bold innovation. Green light for daring changes—especially in creative, tech, or personal expression.7:43pm – Mars opposes Saturn:
Evening brings friction. Ambition meets resistance. You may feel blocked or challenged—refine your strategy, but don’t give up.🧭 Summary: Start strong, expect resistance later. Use both courage and discipline.
💡 Daily Theme: Bold vision meets wise limits
✨ Affirmation: I take brave steps and adjust with wisdom.
Until Next Time…
If this Leo New Moon journey sparked insight, soothed your heart, or lit a creative fire within, you’re exactly where you’re meant to be. These sky stories aren’t just transits—they’re invitations to live with more presence, depth, and courage.
We hope you felt seen, stirred, and supported by what you discovered here. And if your curiosity is piqued, if the timing of things feels just too spot on to ignore… well, perhaps the stars are suggesting it’s time for a deeper dive.
A personal session can bring the cosmic lens right up to your own hands and chart—more nuance, more clarity, more aha’s tailored just for you.
So stay curious. Stay open. And when the Moon next calls, meet us here again—or bring your questions and curiosity and let’s go even further together.
We’ll be ready.
Thank you,
Lisa & Mike
