Look what the cat’s dragging in from the cosmos… On Aug. 4, we have our eighth new moon of 2024, this one in gutsy and flamboyant fire sign Leo (a.k.a. The Lion; a.a.k.a. The Golden Child; a.a.a.k.a. the Charli XCX BRAT of the zodiac). And this August new moon wants YOU to be like the Lion and roar about your strengths, creativity, and special spark, while also recommitting to your divine purpose. Talk about ~BRAT~!
What is that one special goal / achievement / ambition that you desperately desire and know you deserve? Dare to be dramatic in your intentions on this new moon – it’s the only way to get what you want. And trust me when I say: You WILL get what you want. Why? For one, Leo always gets what Leo wants. Secondly, this new moon has major support from Mars in Gemini and Jupiter in Gemini. So, the brat energy is HIGH.
Sun, Mars, and Jupiter are astrology’s Big 3 YANG planets; and they’re all about leading, passion, taking action, and boldly shining in the world. With these three planets cozied up in harmony on the Leo new moon, you’re being given extra oomph to shine brightly, show up for yourself more boldly, and move forward with more confidence.
New moons are associated with fresh starts and new beginnings, making them ideal days to launch projects, apply for jobs, ask someone out, or even get a new haircut. Since Leo is a passionate fire sign associated with romance, creativity, pleasure, passion and play, this new moon is thus a fab day to start over in one, two, or all these areas of your life.
It’s also a great day to do something bold, to take action towards a goal, project, or activity that makes your heart sing, to have faith in yourself, and to commit to showing up more boldly each and every day forward. Mars and Jupiter act like a personal cheerleading squad, offering you support, encouragement, gusto, and exuberance.
Life is a creative act—and this Leo New Moon seeks to remind you of that. Whether you’re a Leo or not, you too are here to shine brightly in your own unique way. Aug. 4 is a reminder that you can do this every day. So, what new beginning do you wish to create for yourself? How can you show up more boldly, confidently or—dare I say—provocatively come Aug. 4?
A caveat: Mercury does station retrograde on this new moon, which will likely delay anything you decide to apply for / launch, but it shouldn’t put too much of a damper on this new moon. At least, I don’t want you to think of it as a wet blanket; rather, think of it as an excuse to reflect and review on your talents and skills, and how you can better use today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Of course where and how the new moon affects you depends entirely on your Sun and Rising sign, so without further ado:
Your 2024 Leo New Moon Horoscope
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