New Moon in Leo

I don’t know about you, but I love Leo season. There’s something so magical about stepping into your power to create the life you have ALWAYS dreamed of. It’s all about owning your vibe, embracing all of your desires and having the courage to be your authentic self. This new Moon is giving you full permission to truly shine.

It is time to release the need for approval. Your own approval is all that matters, you do not need permission or approval from other people. You are an adult. You do not need to worry about what others think about you or do things to impress them. What are you looking for from others that you aren’t giving yourself?

Part of loving yourself is listening to yourself. If you need to rest, rest. If you need to eat, eat. If you need space alone, take it. Listen and honor yourself. You know what you need better than anyone. If you need something to replenish yourself, do it—even if you have a to-do list piling over or you have people in your life asking for attention. Your body and energy will always tell you what they need if you are willing to listen. As you work with this season’s energy, take a few moments each day to check in with your body and ask it what it needs.

Leo teaches us that courage comes when we face our vulnerabilities and love ourselves through them. It reminds us that true courage and confidence are formed when we show up and commit to something, even when we are afraid.
Bravery does not mean you aren’t scared. It means you go on despite the fear. When it comes to your intentions, it means you put your whole heart into them even when you don’t know their outcome. But putting your whole heart into them is what makes them real. It’s what tells the Universe you are ready for them, and it’s what tells your energy to start manifesting them. As you work with this New Moon, notice what emotions come up when you set your intentions. Are you holding yourself back? Are you not fully committing? Does fully committing make you feel vulnerable?

The New Moon in Leo is a time to set intentions with your heart around the person you most want to be in this world. Leo brings you to the core of your being. This energy reminds you of everything that holds you together and in orbit with your soul. Leo shines a light on your inner truth and reveals to you your secret desires. This New Moon is a time to be honest with yourself about what you really want in life. It's a time to honor who you are and who you want to become. It's also a time to align with visions of your heart's joy. Give yourself permission to manifest the life you've always dreamed about. Do not feel guilty for wanting anything. Know that as long as you are vibrating in a higher frequency of love and compassion, your desires will always help others be their best selves.

Before writing these intentions, take a moment to feel your heart. Listen to its wishes and ask what it’s ready to fully commit to. Feel the truth of your heart, including any vulnerability, fear, or insecurity around your visions. Allow your heart to speak to you through visions, sounds, feelings, and intuitive hits. Let it lead you forward into a
new version of yourself that is aligned with your highest potential. As you listen to your heart, practice unconditional love and compassion for yourself. Your heart may be scared, or it may feel uncertain. Accept what emotions rise up as you write your intentions and bravely continue on with the present. After you feel aligned with your heart, write your intentions and allow yourself to fully commit to them without fear. Feel your intentions begin to form as you write and know they are occurring. Challenge yourself to overcome any hesitation or unwillingness to commit with your entire energy. Instead, know that you are already living your intentions and that they already exist. Envision a scene in your mind. The scene can be one month into the future, or six months, or many years. There is no time limit on intentions. In the scene, see yourself showing up as the person you are in your heart. See yourself living from your heart and aligning with your joy. See a day unfold in your life, and in this day, picture all the things that make you smile. Write this scene out in detail. Write who you are with and where you are. Most importantly, write how you feel. Envision yourself becoming the person you know you are in your heart. Envision your life aligning with your heart and feel yourself committing to the vision. Notice how you feel when writing these intentions. Ask yourself if you feel vulnerable or fearful. Perhaps you feel doubtful or immediately question your ability to manifest the life of your dreams. Acknowledge these emotions and explore them. Find their origin and have a conversation with them. Ask what they are trying to tell you, hold space for them, and then let them know they cannot control you. Being aware of these emotions will give you power over them and take away their ability to sabotage your visions. Commit yourself to focusing on the joyful feelings brought up by your intentions and reaffirming to yourself that you are worthy of them. Do not worry about the steps or details around how you will manifest your dreams. Hold the feeling of living them. Hold the joy and connect with your heart. Know you have the power to manifest anything. Focus on the feeling of already living your dream. Know with every ounce of your being that it is already true—it already exists for you. Also, know that your intuition, not your logic, will lead you to your vision and the steps to create it. Write in as much detail as possible, and write without limits. Just let your mind explore. Align with the energy of Leo to receive your dreams from your higher Self. Let your heart expand and connect with this vision, and trust that it is true. As you write, feel a sense of gratitude for what you are dreaming, thank the Universe for giving it to you, and thank yourself for creating it. Gratitude is the key to turning your visions into reality.

H E A RT M E D I TAT I O N
Leo Season asks us to expand our hearts, inspire our compassion, and find our joy. The following meditation is designed to help you feel your heart not only as a physical sensation, but also as a powerful energetic force at the center of your being. Through bringing focus and awareness to your heart space, you can extend far past the physical boundaries of your body and into the world, thus creating change and influencing the vibration of the planet. You can practice this meditation each day of Leo Season and on the New Moon in Leo.

Begin this meditation in a seated upright position with your spine straight. You may also practice the meditation lying down with your body supported by the floor or your bed.

1. Close your eyes and bring your awareness to your heart space, the center of your chest. Place your hand over your heart and feel the rise and fall of your breath, expanding your rib cage around your heart. You may even feel the beating of your heart. For about a minute, focus solely on your heart. Allow this focus to calm and clear your mind as you concentrate on the physical sensations of your heart.

2. Release your hand and begin to feel the space around your heart. You may experience it as light, empty space or as an extension of the movements of your heart. Breathe into this space, feeling it expand in three dimensions. Feel the front, sides, and back of your heart. Don’t force it to expand in any area. Just gently allow your heart space to open with your breath.

3. As you continue to breathe into your heart, feel it expand on the inhale and draw back to the center on the exhale. Feel the rhythm of your breath and your heart merge in a beautiful dance. As you inhale, feel energy radiate outward from your heart into the rest of your body. As you exhale, draw the energy back into your heart, feeling it grow bigger. Feel the energy of your heart swirling away, then re-collecting with your breath. Keep your attention on feeling the movement of this space for the next 5 to 10 minutes. If thoughts arise or you start to daydream, bring your awareness back to your heart space. Be curious about what you will find there.

4. While you are focusing on your heart and breathing space into it, listen to it. If you experience tension at any point near your heart or anywhere else in your body, tell yourself it’s ok to feel. Give your heart permission to express itself and hold space for yourself to feel. You may experience varying emotions, dreams, memories, or
physical sensations, like tingling or heat. Know that these are all just your heart beginning to open and reveal itself to you. Stay focused on your heart space and give it time to unravel. Allow yourself to cry if needed. If emotions become too intense at any point, return to your breath as a point of grounding.

5. Sit with yourself without judgment. There are no right or wrong messages of the heart. There is only the truth. Be open to learning more of your truths. Feel your inner courage as you explore the sensations and power of your heart. Know that as you experience the layers of your heart, you are connecting with your essence—a space of love and gratitude.

6. After you’ve completed 5 to 10 minutes of heart listening, return your focus to the beating of your heart. Allow it to ground you back into the present moment. Place your hand back on your heart. Feel your feet on the ground and the points where your body makes contact with the bed, chair, or floor beneath you. Begin to open your eyes and allow the light to re-enter. Observe how you feel in this moment after spending some time with your heart.