New Moon in Leo : Self Expression Shift

BLK Cottage
Jul 23
4 min read

Welcoming..

The NEW MOON IN LEO , the bold sign of The Lion.

Occurring on July 24th 2025 , this bold New Moon ( A time for new beginnings ) is set at the 2nd degree in Leo , enhancing the aesthetic eye that sparks your inspiration.

This particular new moon is filled with transformation of the self , due to the new moon being across from Pluto in the sky! { We call this a Moon in Opposition with PlutoTransit. }

The New Moon brings about new insights , beginnings and clean energy , the planet Pluto is all about transformation , war & transmutation , together they create a tension between personal emotions and collective transformation. Pluto pulls you to the underground hidden personal dynamics and power truths while at the same time shining on your actual inspired filled wants and creative aspirations through awareness.

Other Planetary Movements

Moon Trine to Saturn & Neptune in Aries:

This transit offers drive and ambition towards structure of the self and spiritual grounding to heart driven dreams, stabilizing creative impulses.

Moon Sextile to Uranus in Gemini :

This transit ignites unexpected and sudden breakthrough throughs , helping one to express the true authentic self.

MULTIPLE RETROGRADES :

Retrogrades are periods of time where you are looking in warding for reflection…

( Saturn ; Limited Beliefs , Pluto ; Transmutation , Mercury ; Mental Shifts , & Neptune ; Spirtual Health )

The Heart Centered New Moon

Embracing Self Sovereignty

Leo governs the heart , creative flow & pride. This lunation is a fierce invitation to remember and come back to your inner passion… not for validation but for the sovereign joy.

Amplifying Authenticity

The tension with Pluto in Aquarius challenges you to ask yourself

.. “ Who are you when no one is watching ?” .

Integrating Vision with Discipline

Due to the trine with Saturn & Neptune , you will receive spiritual clarity through signs and symbols. This is a fertile time to in force your creative or self expressive self to build the life you want without any self limited beliefs.

Innovation & Expression Sparks

Uranus brings sudden changes and with the Moon in Sextile with Uranus Transit this brings bright, bold ,expressive outbursts or new communication styles to better create your world.

Inward Excavation

With many retrogrades , it’s more about understanding the inner motives , unconscious blocks mentally and spiritually , and reconstructing the way you transmute everyday interactions.

Who does it Impact the Most?

Leo Sun , Moon or Rising or Leo Placements Between 1-8 Degrees

This is the most powerful lunation of the year for you—

A reset time for your identity , purpose , relationships and spiritual goals.

Fixed Signs ( Taurus , Scorpio , Aquarius & Leo ) in the Early Degrees

Deep energetic realignment — rebirth through relationship dynamics and power struggles.

Aries Placements

Shaping New Commitments with a more infused strict structure approach.

Impact Break Down by Sign

( Based off Sun Sign , Moon Sign and Rising Sign )

Leo - REINVENTION AND OVERFLOW

Cancer - FINANCES AND VALUES

Gemini - VOICE IDEAS & EXPLORE THOUGHTS

Taurus - EMOTIONAL SECURITY & HOME DYNAMICS

Aries - PASSION AND ROMANCE

Pisces - WELLNESS AND PRODUCTIVITY BREAKTHROUGHS

Aquarius - RELATIONSHIP REASSESSMENT

Capricorn - DIVING INTO DEEP INTIMACY OR FINANCIAL REBIRTH

Sagittarius - SEEK KNOWLEDGE & SELF GROWTH

Scorpio - CAREER SPOTLIGHT REACHES A PEAK

Libra - SOCIAL INVITATION

Virgo - RECHARGE — REALIGN YOUR FUTURE WITH YOUR BELIEFS

Leo Rituals & Spiritual Practices

Journal Prompts :

“ What needs to be released so I can shine from authenticity?”

“ What does sovereign self expression mean to you ?”

“ What expression do you avoid the most and Why?”

Fire Magic :

Get a White , Red , Orange or Yellow Candle and Meditate , while visualizing a flame ( Leo ) on the wick , taking into account for the shadow ( Pluto ) that’s created behind the flame.

Creativity starts with you..!

Get a Tall Red Candle and Carve Fullfilling Passions and Desires into the wax with a toothpick. After Get the candle and light around sunset while sun gazing respecting the Sun for giving us vitality , inspiration and bright ideas.

You may repeat , “ i now align with courage of my heart and light of my truth.”

Herbs and Crystals Correspondences

These herbs support the solar plexus and heart chakra , enhance creativity and encourage self expression!

Rosemary - Boosts Confidence

Holy Basil - Lifts Moon and Opens Heart

Cinnamon - Attracts Passion

Damiana - Sensual Stimulant

Dandelion Root - Blood Flow & Appreciation

These crystals align with self expression , confidence , love , leadership and inner radiance..

Carnelian - Stone of Passion , Courage and Vitality

Citrine - Abundance and Joy , Amplifies Self Worth

Rose Quartz - Heart Softener & Encourages Self Love

Sunstone - Boosts Optimism , Leadership Skills and Authenticity

Black Obsidian ( for Pluto/Sun transit ) - Protects during Shadow Work of the Self

Bottom Line…

The Leo New Moon is a heart centered rebirth — where your souls creative ember is fanned in the flame. It calls for connection to the self in order to create a prosperous story , excavation before outer expansion and forging your dreams into structures that last, and dropping the toxic ego.