A Leo New Moon of Profound Change and Creativity

The New Moon in Leo on July 24th initiates a lunar cycle that is deeply transformative and centered around personal and collective evolution. Occurring at 2°08’ Leo, and almost exactly opposite Pluto at 2°36’ Aquarius, this lunation places us right at the heart of a shifting landscape, as the winds of change continue to gust and blow through this landmark year. Both in the greater world and context, and as well within the intimate terrain of our own lives, there is no mistaking the metamorphic quality of this time. This Leo New Moon invites our awareness to strive to see our position more clearly, get current with where we are in our process of growth and change, and discover how we can most authentically create and express from where we are.

Amidst all this, Mercury is retrograde in Leo, reminding us to pause and reconsider the way we express and see ourselves. This is about taking stock of our willingness to be seen and known – what works for us in this regard, and what doesn’t. This Mercury Retrograde period, lasting until the 11th and then slowly recovering for the next two weeks thereafter, is to some extent about checking in with what creativity really means to you, and how your self-expression has evolved in response to the times we’re currently living through.

There is an incredible dimension of life-force available in this New Moon, although somewhat of a mixed bag according to our perceived direction. We may have to tune in to how that energy wants to move through us now, which might look different than it seemed just a month back. We are more than halfway through 2025, and so much has already changed. The shifts we once spoke of as distant possibilities are now in motion, unfolding all around us.

Within the complexity of this New Moon resonates a rare and powerful configuration: all three outer planets – Uranus, Pluto, and Neptune – are actively engaged with one another, forming a precise pattern that speaks to generational shifts, global metamorphosis, and the deep spiritual restructuring of humanity. Uranus at 0° Gemini – newly entered into this Air sign – trines Pluto at 2° Aquarius, while Saturn and Neptune, conjunct in the first degrees of Aries, reside at the approximate midpoint, sextile to both. It is highly unusual for all three outer planets and Saturn to be in such tightly configured aspect with one another, let alone each having recently entered a new sign, and it could indicate a momentous, historical turning point. Adding even more dimension, Haumea at 1º Scorpio forms a T-square with the New Moon and Pluto, highlighting themes of creation, regeneration, and emphasis on internal values of moral commitment as well as connection to nature’s cycles. The placement of this Leo New Moon, in such close aspect to them all, acts like a transmission point for these larger energies, channeling them more directly into our experience and vantage point.

This New Moon in Leo invites us into the fire of creative expression, bold authenticity, and heart-centered courage. And when that inner-fire is lit by the outer planets, we are dealing with more than personal insight or self-discovery. This lunation reminds us that the way we shine, the way we create, and the way we show up with our whole selves matters deeply in the broader picture of our intended life mission and our part in the social matrix that surrounds us. Our lived, authentic expression matters not only in our own lives; it also matters in the collective story we’re all writing together.

Let’s break down Uranus in Gemini trine Pluto in Aquarius. These two planets, both archetypes of radical change, are now in the early degrees of their respective signs and amplifying the emergent edge of the future of humanity. Pluto in Aquarius brings transformation to power dynamics, technological systems, and social structures on a global scale – and perhaps most notably, the advent of AI. It invites an evolution in our relationship to collective power, shared knowledge, and humanitarianism. Uranus in Gemini electrifies communication, learning, and how we process information. And together, they spark massive shifts in how we as humans think, learn, connect, and participate in global culture. These current times, like the storied 1960s, when these two outer planets were conjunct, might serve us well in terms of calling our attention to new creative cultural horizons that beckon.

We are now living in the early days of a decades-long evolution, one that will reshape the way we interact with technology, information, and each other. In this moment of close aspect between Uranus and Pluto, we are witnessing the initial pulses of what these energies are startingly emblematic of. It therefore pays to look around and gather what is going on with your life. You may want to notice how your relationship to technology is shaping your behavior; also, how your thoughts are evolving, or your communication style is shifting. This might include how AI and the internet are affecting the way you live, work, and express your ideas. You may wish to key in on your overarching intentionality of what kind of relationship you want to have with evolving technology, and allow it to act as your rudder as it all continues to morph and change.

Bringing Saturn and Neptune into the picture, these other two powerhouse planets are conjoined in Aries and forming an extremely close trine to the Leo New Moon. Together they offer a spiritual and structural context for the changes we’re experiencing. Neptune dissolves the false self and reminds us that we are far more than our surface identities. Saturn here ideally helps us to identify our choices, our actions, and the required boundaries that allow us to feel solid in ourselves and our world. These two antithetical archetypes invite us to hold the paradox of being spiritual, transcendental beings living inside a material three-dimensional human experience.

Saturn and Neptune in Aries may very well mark a new spiritual paradigm. One where we are not just dreaming or imagining different futures, but actively living into them through our words, our boundaries, our commitments, and our care. It reminds us how vulnerable it is to be interdependent on one another, yet how powerful, too, when we remember that our individual choices are the threads that we collectively weave into a much larger tapestry.

Mars is also conjunct the South Node at this lunation, with Venus forming a square to both. This points to a karmic shedding of unhelpful Martian traits: aggression that doesn’t serve, impulse without constructive aim, ruptured connections left without repair. There is an invitation here to re-pattern the way we approach conflict, action, and desire. Venus in square with the nodes calls us to open into relational growth. What does true courage look like in our partnerships of every kind? Where can we choose regulated honesty over reactivity? Where can we muster the agency to choose tenderness and open-handed vulnerability over habitual patterns of defense or control?

It is so important for us all to hold the greater context of what’s happening now. The number of outer planetary shifts occurring in simultaneity marks a turning of the ages, and that’s not something humanity tends to go through without tumult and upheaval. As we navigate these truly wild times, let’s remember to tend to our spirits, our hearts, our bodies, and our nervous systems. We are, all of us, trying to stay present to a world that is moving more quickly than that for which our nervous systems have evolved. We need spaces of safety and softness. Let’s not forget to rest, to nourish ourselves, to encounter one another with kindness and with care.

Even as the landscape shifts beneath our feet, we are learning how to live in this new era. We each hold a beautiful thread in the greater tapestry. May we each listen deeply to what is being asked of us now and keep showing up as best we can. May we recognize the value of our unique expression, and weave it in with care and intention, one breath, one heartbeat, one creative expression of love and then another. And so much more to come.

A Leo New Moon of Profound Change and Creativity

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