THE GOOD
Think of the entry of the Moon into the Sign of Leo as the Queen entering into the throne room of the King. This is not her own seat of power per se, but she is second in authority only to the King. Only she can enter this place of power freely. She need not be summoned nor wait for a King's servant to lead her there.
The Moon has great power here - she holds the regal scepter, wielding it to make decrees and see them through. She empowers us to become kings and queens over our own lives. She offers us the authority to determine what we want to change and evolve in our own lives, and to manifest our desires and see them through. This is not the time for deliberation and thought - this is the time to connect to what you truly want and manifest that into reality.
Fortunately, we have sextiles coming from both the Sun and Mercury helping us with the regal decision-making. The solar sextile is especially helpful, as the King of Heaven himself smiles upon the Moon and lifts her up during this period. You will find circumstances arising to hold you and help you enact your will. Mercury will quicken the mind, aiding in discursive reasoning and interpersonal dialogue.
What do you want, deep, deep down, that you have been afraid of pursuing and chasing in your life? What concrete, actionable steps can you take in the next few days to pursue your deepest desires and make the ideal vision of your life a reality?
THE BAD
Leo periods have this inherent fire to them, and the conjunction to Mars will greatly stoke the flame. On the one hand, Mars here has the opportunity to provide a lot of drive and enthusiasm to enact your will. On the other, he can make us too attached to things looking a certain way, and we can become irritable and angry as we fight for that at any cost. Make sure to take deep breaths during this Leo Moon period, and refrain from taking anything too seriously.
This period will showcase a very challenging opposition from Saturn every month when the Moon is in Leo until March 7th, 2023, when Saturn leaves Aquarius and moves into Pisces. In traditional astrology, oppositions are already of the nature of Saturn, creating roadblocks, obstacles, and frustration between the planets involved. This is a serious influx of Saturnine energy - external circumstances, events, and situations will arise that make you doubt your truth, your value, and your own connection to the absolute.
However, each time this happens, you can use it as an opportunity to mindfully work through a similar lesson. Know that once per month for the next year and 9 months, this lesson will resurface. Focus on integrating and accepting the stillness and cold maturity that Saturn provides. Saturn offers us the opportunity to learn wisdom and stillness within the fires of Leo. What can you do to embrace the ecstasy of the moment without losing your center or your meditative awareness?
THE WYRD
The Greek Magical Papyri (PGM) decrees that the Leo Moon period is a fabulous time for enchanting rings (note the regality) and performing binding spells. You’ll be best off binding things and situations that limit you and push back against the beauty that you want to create in the world. Don’t be afraid to own your desires and actively work against things that have gotten in your way. Sometimes you need to push for what you want. There is a God of War for a reason.
Remember, everything that I tell you here needs to be indexed to your natal chart, especially the house placement of the Moon, any major transits and the time lords in your life. A strong period for one person may be more challenging for another. I am currently taking on new clients for readings, and I would be very happy to walk you through your own chart and astrological weather - book a session with me here!
Astrological Signatures
Entry: Sunday, June 13th at 2:22pm EDT / 6:22pm UTC.
Departure: Tuesday, June 15th at 11:01pm EDT / Wednesday, June 16th at 3:01pm UTC.
Moon in Leo: Light-sharing of the Moon with the Sun - strong essential dignity. Leo functions as the Moon’s diurnal, solar domicile, since her and the Sun are two halves of the same coin. The Leo Moon is an excellent period for being productive and getting a lot done. After going inward during the Moon’s travels through Cancer, you can take the insights and wisdom received there and apply them towards something practical. The Moon in Leo has a focused drive to accomplish quite a lot, since the fiery passion to act combines with the steadiness and reliability of a fixed sign.
Triplicity and Quadruplicity: Fixed fire. Fixedness indicates prolonged activities and an overall steadiness in people’s moods. The Moon in fixed signs makes activities more stable and their duration longer. The fire element indicates the realm of spirit and ideals, and the Moon in a fire sign often expresses more enthusiasm, spontaneity, and creative, heart-centered expressionism.
Moon’s ruler: Inferior Sextile to the Sun in Gemini. An aspect between the Moon and the Sun, her ruler, provides protection from the harsher sides of the opposition to Saturn and conjunction to Mars, and helps more long-term success occur during this period.
Relationship to the Sun: See above. This is a supportive placement. Circumstances will actively support your personal agenda, and a lot can be accomplished in this period.
Aspects
Superior Sextile to Mercury in Gemini. This is an easy, productive period for communication and the use of the mind. Ideas and conversation will flow freely. With the nature of this sextile, exchange of ideas will be most supported.
Conjunction to Mars in Leo: Initiative and drive will increase, with more impulse to accomplish a lot and get much done. This can come at the cost of internal frustration, however you will be bolstered by feeling a fire lit underneath you driving you towards success.
Fixed Opposition to Saturn in Aquarius. Stronger potential for depression, doubt, and negative self-talk. Could easily become overpowered by negative feelings. A fog may come over you at times leaving you feeling depressed and anxious.