The Leo New Moon: A Call to Be Seen
Are you feeling the urge to step into something more—more expressive, more visible, more true to who you are?
That longing might be rising to the surface now, stirred by the Leo New Moon and its invitation to remember who you are beneath all the noise. To reconnect with the core of your being—the part of you that still believes in your dreams, even if you’ve tucked them away for a while.
The conversation this New Moon is having with Pluto asks: Are you ready to stop hiding? Pluto doesn’t let us bypass what’s underneath. If you’ve been feeling raw, exposed, or strangely emotional, you’re not alone. This lunation stirs the soul while peeling back the layers of protection we’ve built around our light.
But we’re not doing this alone. There’s a softer thread woven into this moment too—a trine to Neptune. This energy reminds us that vision, intuition, and trust in something greater can guide us through the discomfort. You’re not meant to bulldoze through your fears; you’re meant to befriend them, and let your heart lead the way.
As I worked with the energy of this New Moon, I pulled a card spread for myself. In the position of “what fear or belief is keeping me small,” I pulled the Strength card.
It caught me off guard—not because it didn’t make sense, but because it was so true.
It made me ask: What if the thing holding me back isn’t a lack of strength… but not trusting the strength I already have? What if I’ve been waiting to feel more “ready,” more certain, more something—when what I really need is to believe in myself now?
The New Moon also landed in my first house—so themes of identity and self-leadership have been front and center. It’s had me thinking about how I show up in the world, not just as Michelle, but as Aruna. Because we’re not separate. Aruna is the path I walk and the soul of the work I do. We grow together.
And maybe you’re feeling that too—the need to merge who you are with what you’re here to do.
This is a time to rewrite the story you tell yourself about your worth, your gifts, your creative fire. It’s not about being loud or flashy unless that’s who you are. It’s about being real. And letting that realness shine.
Reflection Questions
What part of you is ready to be seen—even if it scares you a little?
How can you lead your life with more heart and less hesitation?
Where have you been dimming your light, and what would it feel like to turn it back on?
What fear is ready to be transformed into fuel?
What would change if you trusted your strength?
If you're craving more clarity and support as you move through this new lunar cycle, I invite you to book a 1:1 astrology session where we can explore your chart, your current transits, and how to align with your soul’s direction. Or, if you’re just getting started, sign up for my newsletter by downloaing the free Moon Manifesting Planner and use the energy of this New Moon to set powerful, aligned intentions.
With love and lunar wisdom,
Michelle