Ms. Joyce Tarot

The full moon in Leo is exact on January 25, 12:53 eastern. It sets us up for the next two weeks of the lunar cycle—and maybe even for the next 20 years!

I say that because Pluto is continuing its transit from Capricorn, where it had been since 2008, to Aquarius, where it will be until 2044. For the past year or so, Pluto has been going back and forth between Capricorn and Aquarius due to retrograde motion—most recently, it re-entered Aquarius on January 20. But in November 2024, it will be in Aquarius to stay.

You might feel shifts in the energy with Pluto making waves, but because its transit is so long, it will take quite some time before you see how your particular Pluto in Aquarius story will play out. To be sure, some area of your life will be transformed, as Pluto is the planet of personal power and transformation. If you follow Pluto’s lead, you will realize that you have more power than you think you do and you will be given the opportunity to reclaim it.

So how does this tie in with the full moon in Leo? Full moons are about letting go of situations and ideas that hold you back. You may see some results of what you have been working on materially and spiritually, and you may also have a clearer picture of what you need to do to stay on track with your goals.

To work with the energies of the Leo full moon in particular, think about how you can embody Leo traits. Having a big, loving heart is one of those traits. Being persistent and creative are others. But the one trait I’d like to highlight is the characteristic Leo flair—that is, putting yourself out there and being a superstar.

However, it will be especially important to balance out the potential shadow aspect of Leo’s attention seeking. Instead, set your intention to be comfortable in your skin and to not be afraid to let your light shine!

Earlier, I said that the full moon in Leo is a set up for Pluto in Aquarius. Remember that Leo is the opposite sign of Aquarius. Opposite signs often have similar goals, but sometimes they reach those goals in different ways and sometimes in similar ways. Like Leo, Aquarius is also about being comfortable in your own skin and being unapologetically you, regardless of any praise and recognition you get. That concept will play a part in our Pluto in Aquarius adventure.

For the full moon in Leo cycle, it’s okay if you get a little recognition for being yourself. Take it all in and enjoy. Just make sure you are doing something that you are proud of even when you are alone and there is no audience to admire you.

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