Stepping into the Spotlight: The Leo Full Moon's Message
Feeling a little torn between wanting the spotlight and wanting to break free? The upcoming Full Moon in Leo on February 12th at 8:53 AM EST might be the culprit. Leo is a fire sign associated with the spotlight, romance, children, inner-child and celebration. The shadow side of Leo is being egocentric and self-centered.
The Full Moon will be aspecting Mercury, the planet of communication and thinking, which can make it harder to understand our feelings and communicate them with others. There might be a tendency to expect others (Aquarius, associated with collective consciousness and humanitarianism) to intuitively understand our feelings (Leo, focused on individual expression), which can lead to misunderstandings. It will also be aspecting Uranus, the planet of transformation, sudden change, protests, and technology, which can lead to impulsive and rebellious emotions.
This energy can manifest as an internal conflict between wanting to be seen and heard, and feeling free from societal norms, but also feeling unable to do so because of responsibilities, financial and material security.
What are some ways of navigating this energy?
Inner Child Work: Leo also rules the inner child. Connect with your inner child through play, creative activities, or simply reflecting on what brought you joy as a child.
Self-Reflection: This Full Moon is a great time for self-reflection. Journal about your feelings, your desires, and where you might be holding yourself back from expressing your true self.
Balancing Leo and Aquarius: The tension between Leo (self-focus) and Aquarius (collective focus) can be a theme. Consider how you can balance your individual needs with the needs of others. How can you shine your light while also contributing to the greater good?
The fire sign also rules our solar plexus chakra, the energy center for confidence, power, and action. Therefore, breathwork exercises like the Breath of Fire, or heart-opening yoga poses, can be aligned with the current energy, helping to activate and balance this chakra.
This Full Moon in Leo invites us to embrace our creativity, express ourselves authentically, and find a balance between our individual desires and our connection to others. By working with this energy consciously, we can step into our power and shine brightly.
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