Happy new moon in Leo! The new moon was exact today at 5:38 a.m. This new moon takes place between two full moons in the month of August—We had a full moon in Aquarius on August 1 and we’ll have another full moon, this one in Pisces, on August 30. (When there are two full moons in a calendar month, it’s called a “blue moon.”)
New moon cycles are great for beginning new things. Yet you may want to be cautious about how and where you focus your manifesting energies this time around. We are currently in the pre-Mercury retrograde shadow period. Mercury retrograde itself, in Virgo, will begin on August 23rd, which is still within this new moon cycle. Venus retrograde in Leo, the same sign as the new moon, will end on August 23rd, but that is still a funky influence to deal with. (Correction: Venus retrograde ends on September 3! However, the same message applies 😇)
As a result, this new moon in Leo may feel as if you’re all dressed up with nowhere to go. The Leo archetype is eager to show themselves to the world in an attention-grabbing way. Yet now is not the time to live out loud but rather to use your inside voice. If you want to start anything new, focus on changing your mindset and behavior. Clean up any issues that were stirred up during the Venus retrograde. As for the Mercury retrograde, pay close attention to what is unfolding in your life and try to minimize mix-ups and confusion. Not everything is avoidable, unfortunately, but you can give it your best shot.
To work with the energies of the Leo new moon, lean into the Leo trait of creativity and use it to solve problems. Leo is a fire sign, so get excited and passionate about creating a new you—starting from the inside and working your way outward. And following in Leo’s footsteps as a fixed sign, be determined and steadfast in meeting your goals.
Join me on my Patreon page to hear more advice on how to navigate this new moon cycle. That post also includes detailed 3-card Tarot readings for each zodiac sign.
Ms. Joyce Tarot 
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