New Moon Energy Forecast Leo, August 16th 2023
/Channeled message for the New Moon in Leo, August 16, 2023
Feel your feelings and don’t hold yourself back is what we’re being encouraged to do right now. Come back to your path, continue bravely forward with an open and humble heart. Can you learn how to hold yourself, and let you feel seen and heard? Invite your plant allies to support you on your journey towards self mastery and a brave heart.
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The themes for this New Moon in Leo and for us to work with during the rest of the Lunar cycle are:
Grief as a releasing tool
Do you have the courage to be seen, heard and felt?
Remember the breath!
Grief as a releasing tool
Big waves of emotional release are coming for us during this new moon transit in Leo. After a week (or more) of intense energetic times, we’re nowhere near finished with these new lightbulb heart opening and transformative energies! The Lughnashad and Lion’s portal was really just a portal- opening up for more grace to penetrate Earth and all of her beings.
What did the Lion’s gate portal open for you?
In order to manifest and create room for the new, we need space. To create space, we need to first let go and to release. Since we’re being bathed with new light energy, and so much more wants to align us, come into our worlds and hearts, there’re also big releases happening. Most likely, you’ve been journeying something for a while now. Look to the past two or three years, and look back at what started this year.
What is coming to an end? What can you no longer carry? What is it that’s too heavy or simply plain wrong for you to hold any longer?
Release can be painful, but it sure can be pleasant too. It comes down to making a choice, being consciously aware about what and how to release, as well as being prepared for it. Be prepared for all kinds of releases happening now. Even the very subtle, unconscious releases will feel blissful and open up that new alignment that we’re looking for.
On the other hand, there’re also the big releases happening. Those with big emotional waves that flush out our entire system. It might be short and sweet, it might be prolonged, depending on our lessons to bring from the experience. Regardless, grief is a healing tool while releasing and do use it as such. Allow for grief to wash away that old story that no longer fits your life’s purpose. But don’t dwell there too long. Finding your own way back and up again is a practice and a path of self-mastery.
Look for support among the trees, berries, herbs and bushes. St John’s Wort is a flower of the Lion, the goddess Sekhmet and could be a great ally as we walk these times of emotions and bravery. Watch my video of St John’s wort symbolism here.
Do you have the courage to be seen, heard and felt?
Leo the lion reminds us of a generous and kind heart, as well as being humble as we enter the stage of our own lives. In the circle, we’re all heard, held and seen equally. Times are shifting, as the circle way is the way back to the future. We all need a world where we’re responsible for our own lives, including being seen and appreciated for our inner qualities.
It's easier said than done to show the world you’re pure love.
Live, breathe and speak love (as we’ve practiced this entire year, see previous forecast and the Moon Messages for 2023 for a recap on this topic). Now it’s time to take that new self out for a world tour. We need to have the courage to be vulnerable, to reach out a hand and to look for those heartfelt connections that we truly seek. Leo has a courageous heart, filled with passion and humble truth. Lean into the feelings of truth and purpose, and there you’ll find your courage.
What is it that you deeply long for?
Have you forgotten your path, or did you take a detour for a while? Find your way back to the essence, look towards the north and stay persistent. Practice is over. The walk is here.
Walking the talk will take us to new breakthroughs that are so longed for and needed, both individually and collectively. Remember though, things are not as severe or serious as it may first appear. Invite joy and you’ll feel how you’re becoming more brave for each step!
Remember the breath!
For the coming weeks, it might feel a bit like we’re in a pressure cooker, wanting to get as much done as possible at the same time. We have strong fiery energies around us, aiding in moving forward.
Simultaneously, much can be manifested as we keep a deep connection to the Earth Element. As usual, life’s a delicate dance between the elements to create that perfect balance that works just for you. However, right now we might experience a sense of being out of breath. Do remind yourself to take pauses, breathe, go for a walk, get the air element into your life as well. Don’t get caught up in the mundane, instead invite the divine into every task of your day.
The Goddess of the Earth invites you to dance with her! If you feel like now’s the time to:
Lead from a heart & womb centered space
Increase or awaken your inner spiritual leadership
Take control and be in charge of your own life on earth
Understand your earthly purpose more clearly
Be sure to use this powerful portal of the New Moon in Leo and the effects from the Lion’s gate to take you into that next phase of your journey! If you feel called to join us for the New Moon Earth Goddess Workshop, we’d love to have you in the circle next to us.
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New Moon Ritual
Remember to:
Open up space with your breath. Let divinity meet the earth inside your body and in everything you create, manifest, play, heal and do at this time.
Move your body gently. Yoga asana could be a useful tool for this, as we move our body with the breath and present awareness. Take that practice with you into your movements of the day. Breath deeply, and breathe again.
Honor your emotions. Throw a circle for yourself, light candles and smudge. Make yourself be seen, heard and held in the circle of your prayers.
Suggested Practices for the New Moon in Leo:
Journal about your emotions and the big questions you have right now. Where’s your path? Or find another way to communicate with your highest self as it will make you feel held and brave.
Work with sacred herbs in your circles, prayers, healing and baths. (Suggested herbs to work with during this New Moon transit is included in the New Moon Workshop, read more here).
This powerful workshop lets you explore the archetype of the divine feminine that is connected to the Earth element and the New Moon phase. Using shamanic practices, visualization, journaling, personal inquiry and energy work, we dive deep into the archetype of the Earth Goddess and New Moon Phase to cultivate a deep sense of connection to our inner and outer cycles. Click here!
Moon Reflections
Bring in these reflective questions to your moon meditation:
What am I deeply longing for?
Did I forget my path?
What do I need to find my courage for being seen, heard and felt?
What can I no longer carry?
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In Love,
Ometeotl
Magic Magie
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