At 8:11 pm PDT tonight begins a new lunation cycle in the sign Leo that is ruled over by the Sun. This is the second New Moon in the month of July, which is also called a Black Moon. However, there are several definitions for a Black Moon. In any case, it’s a special New Moon with Super Moon effect as it is also happening with the Moon in perigee or closest to Earth.
So, the start of this lunation cycle is an auspicious time to set intentions, which are centering on our sense of Self, our self-expression, self-realization, self-affirmation, self-confidence, self-love and self-validation, on our life, vitality and joy de vivre, our performance, creativity and children, our play-, past- and spare-time, hobbies, romance, entertainment and inner child.
Mercury, who has been in retrograde motion since July 7, will station direct only 46 minutes later at 23:56 Cancer. He will only leave his shadow phase on August 15 though. Slowly, but surely, can we start nurturing plans, ideas and projects as well as supporting connections we’ve reviewed over the last 3 weeks. With Mars and Juno traveling closely together in Leo and both of them squaring Vesta in Taurus and forming quincunxes to retrograde Neptune in Pisces, we’re pressed to get unstuck and invest energy into a role or cause that is important to us and close to our heart. Creative stirrings we’re experiencing will require from us to leave our comfort zone and engage fully into the manifestation of our dreams, while creating the life we want for ourselves.
A square from Pallas in Libra to retrograde Pluto in Capricorn indicates that circumstances compel us to evaluate our strategies and weigh our approach, especially in business matters, where we need to get on top of our affairs. It’s time we turn a corner in this regard.
The Sabian Symbol for the New Moon at 8:36 Leo states:
“Glass blowers shape beautiful vases with their controlled breathing. Keynote: The need to involve one’s most spiritual and vital energies in the creative act if it is to produce significant and beautiful new forms – CREATIVE INTENSITY.”
(Dane Rudhyar, “An Astrological Mandala: The Cycle of Transformations and its 360 Symbolical Phases”, Page 137)
This speaks of the conscious participation in the creative act by giving shape to our vision.
Tarot card of the day is the “Page of Cups”, representing some sort of beginning or renewal, which could herald a positive message or an invitation to socialize we respond to in an emotional manner. Our intuition is sharp today and creative energy is trying to burst forth into our consciousness. Therefore, we need to be open to receive, express our emotions and let our heart lead the way. This card encourages us to take a fresh perspective on a difficult issue and to allow our creative Self to come to the fore so that a sense of freedom may reappear in our life.
