Leo New Moon Miniscopes
Leo New
Moon Miniscopes
A Return To Passion.
The forward was written by Anthony Perrotta, and the miniscopes were written by Gwen Yi.
The New Moon is in Leo 23º on August 16th at 5:38 AM ET. Leo sees potential and sparks the fire to fan the flames. It creates what it desires into reality and births new life. This New Moon is no different. If anything, it reminds us what is worth igniting and what fire deserves to be sustained. Creation is at the heart of this lunation. With the Sun as the leader of this New Moon, we are told to stand in our power, our pleasure—and in some cases, our light. The Sun is active in its pursuits, and it achieves all it sets its mind to.
However, we must remember that we have to be careful what we wish for. The Sun may lead this New Moon, telling us to light the way to our heart’s desires, but we may be in for a surprise. Uranus is creating tension. The Sun and Moon are caught in a square to this planet and are hoping to be released from the confines of Uranus’ hold. We are seeking to liberate ourselves from what no longer brings us joy, but sometimes that may feel challenging or jolting. Uranus is electrifying, creating a cosmic storm wherever it goes—only to show us something that we may have missed before. Pay attention to what you set as your intention. Uranus may take you on an unexpected journey to get there. Be as specific as possible to avoid any hang-ups. The upside to the Sun being the leader is that it never retrogrades, and it is fixed itself. So, we can charge ahead confidently with our eye on the prize, even in the face of adversity.
Where Uranus may be wreaking some havoc, Jupiter and Venus add a touch of ease to balance this out. Jupiter squares Venus and Venus joins the Sun and Moon, welcoming opportunities for growth and expansion. Even through Venus’s retrograde motion, it still holds the power to further bolster us. The significance of the benefics dynamically connecting on the day of this New Moon is to help us bring everything back into perspective. This is a time for us to re-establish and re-inspire much of what we began the last few months. Leo’s fire warms the solid energy of Jupiter in Taurus, allowing us to pour our hearts into a passion. The question here may become: how do you keep that passion going? Venus retrograde invites us to turn our passion inward so that we can keep our internal flames burning.
Mercury and Mars are playing around at this New Moon. Their conjunction can keep us focused, possibly even grounded through Uranus’s storm. Actually, Mars acts as an interception to the harsh Uranus squares at this New Moon. It redirects us and empowers us to make important changes. We may feel the initial lightning strikes permeate the ground we stand on — they can be shocking and electrifying. However, Mars and Mercury will keep us wrapped in a cocoon of protection. Together, they hold space for us as we seek to recover from any challenges we may face. Even more, they give us the gusto and energy to make a plan and creative solutions to anything that may arise. Sometimes it takes a jolt or sparks to remind us that anything can be possible.
If you have any personal planets in your chart at 19º to 27º, you will feel the effects of this New Moon the most. Especially those with strong Fixed placements. So, let’s break this down by sign! Always read Sun, Moon, and Rising.
NOTE: The horoscopes below were written by the wonderful and sweet, Gwen Yi! To learn more about Gwen, jump to the bottom of these ‘scopes where you can find her bio, links, and how to connect with her.
ARIES TO CANCER
Aries & Aries Rising
5th House | “PLAY YOUR WAY”
Dear Aries, this New Moon in Leo shines a light on all the things that set your heart on fire. The Sun and Moon hold hands in your 5th house, where risk, love, creation, and heart-centered action reign supreme. Whenever I think about the 5th house, I think about our inner child. There was a time in your life where you dove headfirst into the pursuits and pleasures that made up the drumbeat of your youth –- perhaps it was doodling in the margins of your notebook, singing off-key in the shower, or even putting on a fashion-show-cum-dance-performance in your living room. Creativity is the name of the game for this New Moon, so when August 16th rolls around, ask yourself: “Is this something Mini Me would choose?”, and if the answer is a resounding yes, you know what to do.
There might be some crucial piece of insight that comes through this New Moon, with Uranus – lord of electricity and change – forming a tight square to our luminaries. Uranus is in your 2nd house of security and values, which might bring up the question: “Do I feel safe enough to choose my joy?” With Venus, our planet of love, beauty and values, also going retrograde, this is as good a time as any to break out of the mold you’ve put your true self in, and play your way back to authenticity. Contemplating questions like, “How much do I really need?” “How can I strike a balance between work and play?” “How can I plan my joy?” will feel illuminating under this dark sky.
With hot-headed Mars, your chart ruler, making eyes with Lord Uranus from across the room, there might be a desire to jump into action, or simply blow up your life. While you are supported in taking more risks now, the wisdom of this moment says: Pause. Channel that enthusiasm into tiny, low-stake, creative bets instead. An adult improv class. A second date. A watercolor session gone wrong. Play your way through the mess, and see what epiphanies come through.
Take it easy now, my friend. You have all the time in the world.
Taurus & Taurus Rising
10th House | “COME HOME TO YOU”
What does Home mean to you, dear Taurus? This New Moon in Leo serves as a blast from the past, inviting you to reflect on who you are and all the ways you came to be. This New Moon occurs in your 4th house of family, ancestry, roots and inner psyche, pulling these themes into focus. Since Venus began her journey through the underworld in late July – shedding, reassessing, alchemizing – you too might have been caught up in memories of days gone by. As you swim through the annals of personal history now, allow the New Moon to illuminate all the ways you were shaped by your upbringing – and if you still wish to hold onto the same old stories today.
Venus, your chart ruler, is currently retrograde in the sky, which means you might have been going through a bit of an identity crisis. Uranus, Lord of Change, has been taking up residence in your 1st house, shaking up your sense of self since 2018 – but on this New Moon, he is also squaring our luminaries, highlighting the gap between the person you are today, and the person you were brought up to be. Can the apple fall far from the tree? How different can one grow up to be? There is a lot up in the air, now, but I hope you give yourself the grace and space to live your way to the answers. Create a sense of home in your living space. In your emotions. In yourself. Comfort and peace are the perfect antidote to the questions being brought up under this dark sky.
When in doubt, creative pursuits might provide some medicine now, with Mercury and Mars hanging out in your 5th house of creativity, joy, and inner child. Scrapbooking, watching home movies, or looking at old photo albums may be healing under this New Moon. Do you have old journals, or a diary, from childhood? Could you dump out the contents of a treasured box of keepsakes, and spend a cozy evening sifting through? Bonus points if you can call up some family, and make it a shared activity.
Under this New Moon, you get to redefine what Home means to you. How it feels, how it looks – and how it nourishes you. You deserve the love you craved growing up. Now, you are fully capable of giving it to yourself.
Gemini & Gemini Rising
3rd House | “SPEAK YOUR TRUTH”
Gemini, Gemini, Gemini – this New Moon brings a gust of fresh air to your ideas, thoughts, language, and all the ways you share and express yourself. (Could it be more perfect?) Leo is a sign that’s known for heart-centered communication, and when the Sun and Moon are canoodling in your 3rd house, you know it’s time for a cosmic tête-à-tête.
You might notice your schedule filling up more quickly, or more people striking up conversations out of the blue during this time. Venus, our planet of relationships, is also going retrograde in Leo, so don’t be surprised if exes (or former bosses, colleagues, friends, foes…) reach back out! When in doubt, you can lean on your chart ruler, Mercury – who’s currently superpowered in grounded, practical Virgo – to figure out what to do. Your mind is sharp and clear now. Don’t be afraid to say no to what doesn’t feel aligned! New Moons are typically lower energy times of the month, so if the local neighborhood joint feels too busy, no one would fault you for retreating into your home sanctuary for some peace and quiet.
Jupiter is also trining your chart ruler Mercury now, assisting you in dreaming bigger than ever before. What is the message in your heart? What big ideas do you wish to share with the world? Uranus, Lord of Electricity, is squaring the Sun and Moon from your 12th house of unconscious psyche – I wouldn’t be surprised if sudden downloads and epiphanies were to appear in your dreams, visions, and meditations now. As busy as this New Moon might be, the more time you take to yourself to listen to that inner voice within, the clearer your thoughts and intentions will be. Journaling in particular might be a wonderful tool to gain access to those insights.
Plant those seeds now, Gemini. Write, sing, speak them into existence. This New Moon, heart-centered communication reigns supreme. Your words are spells now. Cast them into the world – and watch them come true.
Cancer & cancer Rising
2nd House | “OWN WHAT YOU VALUE”
Sweet Cancer, do you hear that? It’s your self worth calling. This New Moon in Leo lights up your 2nd house – your finances, value, stability, and sense of security are all being put in the spotlight now. You might’ve already been feeling it since the end of July, when Venus, our planet of love, beauty and values, started moonwalking through this exact area of your chart. Now, with this New Moon, you’re being given a chance to write a brand new story – with you at its center. What do you value most? She whispers. Take this lunation to find out.
Venus, as the ruler of the 2nd house, is currently on her own cosmic rebranding journey. So are you, as you revise what you might’ve known to be true about what gives you value. Perhaps you might’ve felt that certain things you’ve loved and poured into, like an investment or a relationship, no longer “spark joy” the way they used to. Or perhaps you might’ve been doubting your own sense of self-worth, wondering if the talents you bring to the table are enough.
With the square from Uranus emanating from your 11th house of friendship and the collective, there might be some epiphanies coming through around your personal values vs societal values. How much of your life has been crafted around what is ‘socially acceptable’? Can you find the Leonine courage to step fully into your truth, and unapologetically own what you value? There might be an urge to break free, now, but give it time to settle. New Moons are a time for introspection, not drastic action.
This is the perfect time to invest in activities or things that help bolster your sense of self. Can you set new financial goals, review your income, and celebrate how far you’ve come? Perhaps make a purchase you’ve really wanted, but have been putting off, as a gift to yourself? Or maybe it’s something as simple as writing down a list of your core values – this post is a good place to start – and letting them hit the soft underbelly of your heart. Hold onto what you know to be true, under this dark Moon.
Let it soothe you. Let it bring you home.
LEO TO SCORPIO
Leo & Leo Rising
1st House | “GROW A NEW IDENTITY”
ALL HAIL COSMIC ROYALTY – IT’S YOUR LUNATION, BABY! This New Moon in Leo is all about YOU, Leo. (No sweeter words have ever been spoken 🤣) The Sun and Moon join hands in your 1st house of Self, Body and Identity. You will have felt Venus’s retrograde journey through this part of your chart, because the 1st house is quite simply, you. The way you show up in the world, the way you interact with it, and the way it in turn perceives you – all of this falls under the 1st house’s purview. Cosmic rebranding, anybody? You might’ve been questioning your self image, your style, and your identity as a whole. As a Fixed Fire sign that likes knowing what’s what, this transit could have felt destabilizing, especially with Uranus causing chaos from your 10th house of career, reputation, and public perception.
I see this as the tension between who you are, and how the world sees you. Leo can live for the applause, but what if you no longer know what you stand for? This New Moon gives you permission to rewrite the script. To shut off all the noise, and come back to the only person that truly matters: you. What do you want? What motivates you? What gives you purpose, joy, and gets you out of bed each morning? Under the dark sky of this New Moon, write down a list of desires, as sloppy as you can. No one is watching now. Spend some time thinking about what you’ve written, and how these actions shape the person you want to become. Then, pick one, just one – and start to embody it more.
Maybe it’s a value, like kindness. Or a principle, like fairness. Maybe it’s a mental shift, like not caring about what others think as much. Whatever you choose, set your intentions this New Moon to live that for a week. Build it into a habit. After all, James Clear, best-selling coach and author, says that “your habits are how you embody your identity.” Build a new habit and a new identity, now, under this New Moon.
Watch it sprout and take root. Watch it grow into something you can be proud of, something you can stand by. And when Venus finishes her retrograde journey, you will look back on this little intention you’ve planted – and feel so proud of how far you’ve come. I’m rooting for you, Leo!
Virgo & Virgo Rising
12th House | “BE STILL & LISTEN”
Dear Virgo, this New Moon in Leo is asking you to do the one thing you tend to resist: Rest. The Sun and Moon are snuggling up in your 12th house of subconscious, dreams and endings, shifting your usual sprightly energy into one of solitude and spirituality. The 12th house is a gateway to our collective unconscious, sitting at the opposite end of your grounded, earthly practicalities. But it couldn’t have come at a better time, with Venus retrograde already placing an emphasis on the realm of things unseen for you these past few weeks. You might’ve noticed your dreams becoming more fantastical – but disappearing like a poof of smoke when morning light comes. You might have noticed yourself going deeper into your spirituality and mysticism, or gaining a deeper appreciation for the art of Surrender, learning to let go and let be.
Your chart ruler, Mercury, is in kahoots with Jupiter for this lunation. The big gas giant is infusing your mind with optimism for the future, offering a perspective shift or a new mindset on a limiting belief you might’ve once held. One thing to look out for is Uranus, squaring the New Moon from your 9th house – the house of philosophy, belief and higher education. You might experience a crisis of faith or doubt, the things you knew to be ‘true’ going up in smoke like those sun-soaked dreams.
Come home to your intuition, now. You can trust in the little niggles, the whisper in your gut that reminds you of Truth. Sitting in meditation is an ideal way to work with this energy, as well as being out in nature, getting lost on the trails, connecting with your body, mind and spirit. The more you quieten the world around you, the more insights and messages will come through – and they all have good things to say.
New Moons are a time of new beginnings, but we must first allow certain things to end. Let go, now. Under this New Moon, you are fully supported in starting anew.
Libra & Libra Rising
11th House | “BUILD AN HONEST WORLD”
Sweet Libra, this New Moon in Leo is throwing a party, and it’s all going down in your 11th house of community. The 11th house rules friends, society, belonging, and visions for the future. The key word here is Hope – are the people in your life giving you more of it, or depleting your supply? Since Venus began her backwards journey through the sky, you too have been reevaluating the role friends and community play in your life. Relationships are the lifeblood of your existence, but for these past few weeks, you might have felt stuck, blocked, or confused about to whom and where you belong. This New Moon calls on your inner courage to shine in authenticity – can you put aside other people’s wants and needs, and tune in to your own? Perhaps the first step, as always, is to belong first to yourself.
Uranus, Lord of Change, is squaring the New Moon from your 8th house of intimacy, taboo, and shared resources. There is something hidden coming to light now, crawling out of the woodwork of your most intimate relationships – perhaps an old money issue, or a wound asking to be healed, so you can be seen and held in all your truth within your communal spaces. Venus, your chart ruler, is also squaring Jupiter in Taurus – highlighting the clash of desire you might feel between your personal needs and those of the wider collective. The medicine, as always, lies in one of your strong suits: communication. This New Moon is a beautiful time to lay your cards on the table, and talk things out with those you hold dear.
By working on your relationships, and holding sacred space together, you may stumble your way to the answers. Anchor your hopes in the world you are building, now. May it be every bit as beautiful and honest as you desire.
Scorpio & Scorpio Rising
10th House | “REWRITE YOUR LEGACY”
Scorpio, this New Moon in Leo is taking a leaf out of Taylor Swift’s book and calling it Reputation. The Sun and Moon is hanging out in your 10th house of career, legacy and public perception, turning the spotlight on all the things in your professional wheelhouse. You’ve always been ambitious, Scorpio, but ever since Venus went retrograde, you’ve been having second thoughts about the kind of legacy you want to leave. Is this career right for me? Is this how I want to be known? Is this something I can stand by through the annals of time? Big questions, I know. No wonder you’ve been going a little stir-crazy. Venus retrograde is setting the stage for big shifts to occur, and career & reputation might be the biggest of them all. You might be considering an industry change, or to switch up your professional brand in some way. Know that all of that is okay and supported now. The highest evolution of Scorpio is the phoenix, after all: burning, evolving, and rising from the ashes anew.
Change is on the forefront of your mind, with Uranus – planet of electricity and insight – squaring this New Moon from his perch in your 7th house of relationships. You might be feeling the tension between your committed relationships and your career. Perhaps you feel a sense of responsibility in your relationship to stay the same; or you might be feeling pushed to grow by a loved one. When in doubt, come home to the Leonine wisdom of the self – authenticity and truth comes from within. What do you want to do? What do you want to be known for? It’s okay to experiment, or to chart a new path. As long as it feels true to you, that’s the most important thing you can do.
Mars, your traditional ruler, is trining Uranus, perhaps adding fuel to the fire to break free, but ultimately, easing the way for any risks you might be itching to take at this time. New Moons are a time for sowing seeds, not necessarily taking drastic action: but know that whatever you choose to plant now has the potential to grow – maybe even into an everlasting legacy. But I’ll let you be the judge of that ;)
SAGITTARIUS TO PISCES
Sagittarius & Sagittarius Rising
9th House | “HAVE A LIL FAITH”
SAGGI – you really lucked out with this New Moon. La Luna is joining hands with El Sol (and Venus!) in your 9th house, which also happens to be where you feel most at home! The 9th house rules philosophy, travel, higher education, faith, beliefs and publishing. *cue “My Favorite Things” from The Sound of Music*
The 9th house – and you, dear Sagittarius – are synonymous with one word: POTENTIAL. This New Moon, I invite you to contemplate the vast array of potential you have before you. Venus has been going retrograde in Leo, creating an almost existential crisis of faith. If your life has felt stagnant, like you’re just going through the motions, or you feel bogged down by the day to day – the square from Uranus in your 6th house of daily work will help shake things up. This is the perfect time to break out of your routine, take a leap of faith, and try something new.
Has there been a course you’ve been dying to invest in? Maybe a country you’d like to tick off your bucket list? Or perhaps, a philosophy, faith, or school of thought (like *ahem* Astrology) that you’ve been interested to dive into? You don’t have to leap into action just yet, but you can take the smallest first step: Signing up for the info session. Looking for the payment plan. Outlining the first chapter of your book. Just tiny actions, added up, is enough to change a life.
With Venus also squaring Jupiter, your chart ruler, passions might be running at an all-time high. It can feel like a cosmic defibrillator, shocking you back to life. While there is a danger of overindulgence, temper the heat by focusing on the little details. With both Jupiter and Uranus in Taurus (your 6th house), you are supported in grounding your big dreams in the details. Use this New Moon to get your ducks in a row – and you’ll be surprised by how quickly all the pieces fall into place.
Have faith, dear Sagittarius. Bet on your dreams, now – and may the odds be ever in your favor.
Capricorn & Capricorn Rising
8th House | “DO THE (SHADOW) WORK”
Dear Capricorn, there’s a different kind of work to be done now. In the dark of this New Moon, peek beneath the covers and discover the hidden treasures within. The New Moon in Leo lights up your 8th house, where intimacy, privacy, shared resources and shadow work run wild and free. This is a house of taboo, of whispered conversation and transformation. While we might be usually content to sweep things under the rug and pretend they don’t exist, this New Moon infuses us with the Leonine courage we need to face what we need to face; to confront, heal, and let go.
Pluto is in the last degree of your sign now, Capricorn, for the final time in our lifetime. It is a time of endings; of cycles breaking, of things coming to a ceremonious end. This New Moon is a wonderful time to engage in mysticism or shadow work – light up a candle, set up an altar, and just take some time to breathe, journal, and see what comes through. Once you have more clarity, a beautiful way to work with 8th house energy is to express. Going to therapy, counseling, or simply having an intimate conversation with someone you trust can feel so healing right now.
Uranus, Lord of Change, is squaring this New Moon from your 5th house, which is the house of joy, pleasure, creativity, and yes, inner child. Something tells me inner child healing might be an important piece of work to be done under this dark sky. What is something you grew up believing that may not be true anymore? Leo rules the 5th house, and this New Moon is the perfect time to set the record straight and plant new seeds of intention. With Venus holding hands with the Sun and Moon, there is a sense of ease – as Venus continues on her retrograde journey through the underworld, you too can feel supported in these deep-sea diving excavations now, knowing that eventually you will both emerge as a Morning Star . . . and be okay.
Aquarius & Aquarius Rising
7th House | “LET THEM IN”
Oh Aquarius, this New Moon in Leo is all about one thing for you: BALANCE. The Sun and Moon are holding hands with Venus in your opposite sign, Leo – this creates the dichotomy of relationship; the dance between “Others” and “Self”. You might have already been feeling these themes since the end of July, when Venus began her retrograde journey in Leo, bringing up questions around relationships, boundaries, and committed partnership (7th house) for you. As a sovereign, independent individual, you find that you’ve been thinking more about the souls you’ve allowed into your inner circle, and how you can better show up for them. This is the medicine of this New Moon – striking the balance between Me vs. We. It’s time to set some intentions around that, now.
Connecting with your heart space is something that might have been challenging for a detached, cerebral Air sign like you, but you are supported in doing so now. As Venus, ruler of the 7th house, embarks on her annual journey through the underworld, shedding her finery, you too can shed the armors and beliefs you’ve kept up as a shield around you, to access the emotional well of Truth within. How do you feel about love? Do you feel like you deserve it? Do you feel like being in partnership threatens your internal sense of sovereignty and freedom, something you hold so dear? This New Moon is the perfect time to ponder on these questions, and arrive at a balance that is more supportive for the both of you.
Uranus, your chart ruler, is in tension with this lunation from your 4th house of home, family, roots and psyche. Perhaps there are themes from childhood that are emerging now that shed light on certain relational patterns: like why you find it hard to commit, or why it’s challenging to open up. Uranus squares can be very destabilizing, but we are supported by Mars and Mercury in Virgo, helping you access the shadowy truth within your 8th house. What fears do you hold around intimacy, and how can you let them go? Allow the light of Leo to illuminate this dark house and bring the Truth to light.
It is a potent time of healing, shedding and alchemizing now. But know that you are so loved and supported, if you choose to let your armor down – and let others in.
Pisces & Pisces Rising
6th House | “SMALL THINGS, ALL THINGS”
Sweet darling Pisces, this New Moon in Leo puts your health and wellbeing into sharp relief. The Sun and Moon are shining a spotlight on your 6th house of wellness, service, routines, and the day-to-day – which means you’ve probably been feeling very contemplative about what your everyday life looks like, and if you’re feeling lit up by it. This Venus Retrograde has been a doozy for sure: our planet of love, beauty and values has been bringing up some serious epiphanies about what a truly joyful, authentic life looks like for you, and it starts with the thousands of tiny things you do everyday.
Your morning routine. That first cup of coffee. The way you kiss your loved one goodbye. Are you looking for the magic in the minute? Or are you letting it pass you by? This New Moon in Leo, a sign that delights in both grand gestures and childlike pursuits, has this to say: Small things, all things. The devil might be in the details, but so is everything else worth living for.
If you’re feeling the pinch from that Uranus square, the medicine might lie in the house he’s taking residence in: the 3rd house of communication and local community. Shake up your routine by taking a different walking route through your neighborhood. Strike up a conversation with the folks in your regular coffee shop. Crack open your journal, and rate your current wellbeing from 1 to 10. Sometimes, just seeing something down on paper makes our thoughts flow clearer. Allow any breakthroughs to make themselves known to you. You are well-equipped to face them, now, and put them to work.
New Moons are a time for planting seeds and setting intentions. It is a clean slate. This New Moon, while you’re contemplating your daily to-dos, I invite you – nay, challenge you – to take one thing off your list. Just one. Whether for a day, or for good, check in with how that feels for you: to have that delightful, unexpected breath of space in your calendar. And then, fill it with whatever your heart desires. A meditation. A stretch. A brisk jog round the park. Fill your own cup until it overfloweth, and remember:
You are your greatest gift to the world. It’s time you start taking care of it.
ABOUT GWEN
Gwen Yi is an esoteric astrologer who believes in making the cosmos fun, practical and accessible for everyone. Her first touchpoint with Astrology was at 13 years old, clipping horoscopes out of the Sunday paper for her and her Sagittarius crush (she’s still with a Sag, go figure). Since then, she has received her diploma with Debra Silverman Astrology and knows that Astrology is SO much more than a bunch of silly little horoscopes. But here she is, writing them anyway. 🥰 (I hope you love them!)
In a previous life, Gwen founded and ran an award-winning empathy training company, Tribeless (www.tribeless.co). Today, she is a full-time creator, writer and consulting astrologer at The Asian Astrologer, building a soul-led community on Instagram and beyond! Connect with her:
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