The Balance of Brilliance: Self-Growth Under the Leo Full Moon
Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 Leo Full Moon at 24 Degrees at 8:53am EST
Key Aspects:
· Opposite the sun, Mercury in Aquarius
· Square Uranus in Taurus
· Mars (Rx) in Cancer trines Saturn in Pisces
Themes to focus on under the energy of this Full Moon:
· Where Uranus is shaking you awake and asking you to pay attention?
· What is dimming your soul light and ability to shine?
· Where you are not being yourself and in full integrity and authenticity?
The last Cancer Full Moon came to illuminate the way forward into our year. Then, to quantum leap us into new timelines and a new future vision, was the Aquarius New Moon, asking us to assess where we stand in our authenticity and break free from comparison and social conditioning. Now, to help us to take big, brave, bold steps towards our future, is the Leo Full Moon. Like all of our moons so far this year, this full moon is working with Uranus, the Great Awakener, who really wants us to listen.
This Leo Full Moon is the perfect mix of Aquarian and Leo energy. While both signs teach us to embrace authenticity, Aquarius (collective authenticity) and Leo (personal authenticity) is about balancing individuality with the need to connect with, and contribute to, the world around us.
Leo represents the raw, unfiltered expression of the self. It allows us to tap into the deep inner wisdom of our heart. It rules creativity, play, and the courage to shine. Leo is about being seen and celebrated, and standing boldly in the spotlight of one’s own truth. It teaches us that genuine authenticity comes from embracing one’s personal desires, talents, and passions, unabashedly – and without external validation. It is the courage to make up your life in any way that you desire. And, it is asking you to look at where you are still playing small and giving your power away. Whatever it is that you are doing, thinking, dedicating your money, energy and thoughts to – that is what has your power. Does it align with what you truly want in your life? Because if its counter to that – if its destructive or toxic in any way, that is what it means to give away your power. And Leo wants you to deeply explore your desires. By becoming aware of what or who you give away your power to, you can reclaim it. Leo asks you to fully embody and express yourself authentically – even if it means risking rejection or standing alone. Trust that anything surfacing right now is doing so for your highest good. Any vulnerability you may be feeling is intended to help you experience a deeper level of intimacy with yourself.
Leo is, at its essence, about radical self-love. This moon is illuminating any places of self-betrayal that may be lingering in your life. Are you hiding or seeking validation for yourself? If so, where? Radical self-love and acceptance means you are able to be fully yourself around the people closest to you. If you are in relationships that you aren’t your full, authentic expression of self, or you’re in a situation where you are not standing in your own power, there may be a situation or power struggle that surfaces to force you to see and acknowledge this dissonance and make changes.
The polarity opposite, Aquarius, seeks authenticity also, but from a different perspective – through the lens of alignment with a higher vision. Aquarius is less concerned with personal recognition and more about staying true to one’s values, even if that means going against the grain. Aquarius’ authenticity isn’t about ego – it is about being uniquely yourself while also uplifting and improving humanity as a whole.
Both of the signs help provide axis balance. Leo reminds Aquarius that authenticity isn’t just about ideals and intellect, but that it must be embodied and expressed with heart and passion. And Aquarius, reminds Leo that authenticity is not just about the self, but must be aligned with a greater vision and purpose. Together, they both teach us that true authenticity requires both personal courage (Leo) and a commitment to something beyond self (Aquarius).
As the sign ruled by the Sun, Leo represents our radiant core– the raw essence of who we truly are. The Sun represents our vitality, our self-confidence, and our heart centered leadership. This Moon carries the power to help you break free from anything dimming your light. It offers us an invitation to reconnect with what lights us up inside and share that magical spark with the world. Still in Aquarius Season, we are also reminded that we are energetic beings with our own unique frequencies. Leo reminds us of the incredible power of heart centered consciousness– that our heart creates an electromagnetic field more powerful than any other part of you, extending far beyond your physical body and touching everyone around you. This Full Moon invites you to tap into this remarkable power. Remembering that when you operate from your highest Self, you remain constantly connected with your heart’s wisdom. And, that when you align with your heart's frequency, you become a beacon of light for others. You naturally inspire others through your authentic expression of love, gratitude, and acceptance. Think of your heart as your energetic messenger to the world– now is the time to raise its vibration and clarify its expression. Your individual light becomes part of the greater awakening of consciousness on our planet.
Following your heart requires courage. Unlike your mind, your heart isn't interested in perfect plans, spreadsheets, or nitty, gritty details. The heart speaks to us through the lens of emotion – through joy, love, compassion, and yes, sometimes through pain or fear. Leo teaches us to embrace all of these feelings with strength and self-love. You have the power to face anything within yourself with compassion and understanding. By tapping fully into the expression and wisdom of your heart, you step into your natural ability to lead and inspire others. While we often think our mind runs the show, it's actually our heart that knows the way forward. Your heart connects you to life's purpose and the infinite wisdom of the Universe. Your mind is simply along for the ride.
This Full Moon also invites us to heal through inner child work. Leo energy naturally connects with the pure joy of childhood, bringing to light any wounds around love, approval, and courage that formed in our early years. Spend some time exploring your inner child and their needs this week. What do they need to feel truly loved? Let them know they are perfect exactly as they are. Reflect on your earliest experiences with love - were you taught that love had to be earned? Did you learn to seek approval from others? This Full Moon supports you in healing these old patterns and remembering that you deserve love simply for being you. Let Leo’s energy remind you that you are always enough and you are always worth of love, just by being you. Feel into this truth and recognize that you have the power to give yourself any unconditional love that you may have missed as a child. Start peeling back those layers of wounding and show that child within you the radical, unwavering, and unconditional love and self-acceptance that we are all hardwired to need and watch your healing begin to unfold.
Leo energy also helps to remind us that our own uniqueness is our superpower. We each have special gifts and talents that only we can shine and share out in the world. Each of us carries a unique message from our heart that needs to be expressed. True leaders inspire through authenticity, lighting up any room they enter with their presence. As you begin to follow this lead, and share your gifts freely, watch how your own authentic energy inspires others. When you share your true self without hesitation, you give others permission to do the same. Leading through love and authenticity literally has the power to create ripples of positive change throughout the collective consciousness. This Full Moon asks: Are you ready to take up your space? Are you willing to be seen in your full radiance?
There are several aspects in the sky during this Leo Full Moon, which create powerful opportunities for breakthrough and transformation.
The Moon and Sun Square Uranus in Taurus, bringing revolutionary breakthroughs in how you express your authentic truth. This energy will shake up anything blocking you from shining your brightest light. Uranus loves to surprise us with sudden insights and unexpected changes– all designed to wake us up to our highest potential. You may feel called to break free from situations, relationships, or beliefs that have kept you playing small.
While unexpected changes may feel unsettling, trust that any disruptions are actually intended to guide you towards living more fully from your heart. Uranus in Taurus specifically helps you revolutionize your relationship with your values and self-worth, supporting you in claiming your natural right to shine radiantly.
Mercury is also conjunct the Sun in Aquarius, illuminating new, brilliant ideas about how to share your unique gifts with the world. This may offer new insights and clarity about your future, helping you see innovative ways to create positive change through your self-expression. This alignment supports you in articulating your truth in ways that inspire others and contribute to collective evolution. You might receive amazing insights about your path forward or suddenly understand how to communicate your heart's message more effectively. It is a powerful time for brainstorming, writing, speaking your truth, and connecting with others. Especially after the Mercury-Sun cazimi we just had Sunday, this energy will be felt potently. In conjunction with Uranus, expect to be offered an opportunity to look at something through a completely new and innovative lens; to think outside the box in a way you perhaps haven’t before. And, applying this energy to Leo, this will enable you to learn to shine even brighter, perhaps, in a new, unique way.
The Moon also opposes Mercury in Aquarius, creating a powerful bridge between your heart and mind. This alignment helps you find the perfect balance between feeling and thinking, allowing you to express your emotional truth with clarity and wisdom. While oppositions can create tension, this one offers a beautiful opportunity to integrate your emotional intelligence with your intellectual understanding. You're supported in finding ways to communicate your feelings clearly while maintaining awareness of the bigger picture. This aspect will help you share your personal truth in ways that contribute to collective awakening.
Mars (still retrograde!) in Cancer Trines Saturn in Pisces and offers a beautiful flow of energy that will support you in taking aligned action. Mars in Cancer connects you deeply with your emotional wisdom, encouraging you to move forward in ways that feel nurturing and authentic. The retrograde motion invites you to dive deeply into your innermost world and refine how you assert yourself and take action. Saturn in Pisces adds spiritual depth and grounding power to your efforts, helping you build lasting foundations based on your intuitive guidance. This trine creates an easy flow between your emotional wisdom, spiritual insight, and ability to create concrete change in your life.
Together, this energy helps to amplify the moon’s potential for growth and awakening. The square to Uranus breaks open any limitations holding you back from your full expression. Mercury aspects illuminate your path forward with clarity while helping you communicate your truth effectively. And the Mars-Saturn trine supports you in taking practical steps aligned with your heart's wisdom.
Where the Full Moon happens in Leo is the part of your chart you are meant to shine into and illuminate. Think about how you are learning in life to shine in this house of your chart. Because again, this Full Moon is going to give you a breakthrough about it. This is a powerful time for transformation. What you choose to do with that invitation, is completely up to you. You might experience unexpected revelations about your path forward or feel called to express yourself more boldly than ever before. However this lands for you, welcome these shifts - they're helping you align more fully with your authentic self and highest potential.
Journal Reflections:
· Where are you holding back your gifts, your voice, or your presence?
· Are you leading from your heart or are you stuck in ego battles and pride?
· Where do you seek validation and how can you validate yourself instead?
· What childhood passions or creative pursuits have you abandoned but may bring you joy to reconnect with?
· How do you respond to being seen and celebrated?
· How are you embodying joy, play, and pleasure in your daily life? How can you invite more?
· How are you uniquely meant to shine in this world?
· Where do you let fear of failure keep you small?
· Where do you dim your light to make others comfortable?