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Releasing Fear with the Leo Full Moon

A Full Moon in Leo is the perfect time to shed and release any fears we have surrounding visibility, shining bright, and owning the centre of the stage. We all have a unique light and we all deserve to share it— this is what Leo is so good at teaching us!

What the Leo Full Moon means for you personally will depend on where in your Natal Chart it is falling (more on that below), but in general it is a good time to let go of outdated concepts of being “good enough”. Archetypal Leo is both the monarch and the child, they are self-assured, playful, and entertaining. In this, there can be a need for validation. Working with a Full Moon in Leo can be a powerful time to uncover self-validation as well as inner child healing.

Full Moon rituals are a wonderful way to connect with the energy of the Moon as well as yourself, this area of your Natal Chart, and the current Zodiac Season we find ourselves in.

Below I will show you how to do a ritual for the Full Moon in Leo, but first let’s cover what a Full Moon is, what Full Moon rituals are, and what a Full Moon in Leo means for you.

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What is a Full Moon?

A Full Moon occurs when the Sun and Moon are opposing one another in the sky from our vantage point on earth in opposing Zodiac Signs by exact degree (e.g. the Sun at 4º Aquarius— four days into Aquarius Season— and the Moon at 4º Leo. This will be between the end of January and end of February.

As a Full Moon always occurs in the Zodiac Sign opposing the current Season we are in, which can be seen as different sides of the same coin— these Signs are of the same duality/polarity (either Diurnal or Nocturnal), and of the same mode/quality (Cardinal, Fixed, or Mutable).

The polarities are:

Aries - Libra (In Aries Season— when the Sun is in Aries, meaning it has crossed the Vernal Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere— we will have a Full Moon in Libra when the Moon reaches the same degree in Libra that the Sun is at in Aries. During Libra Season, we will have a Full Moon in Aries instead and so on. This is a Diurnal Cardinal pairing)
Taurus - Scorpio (Fixed Nocturnal)
Gemini - Sagittarius (Mutable Diurnal)
Cancer - Capricorn (Cardinal Nocturnal)
Leo - Aquarius (Fixed Diurnal)
Virgo - Pisces (Mutable Nocturnal)

While the Zodiac Seasons occur roughly at the same time each year as the Sun moves about 1º per day (hence why it is easy to do Sun (“star”) Sign Astrology), the exact date of the Full Moon (or corresponding New Moon in the same Zodiac Sign more or less 6 months earlier) will vary.

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(When a New Moon or Full Moon occur close enough to the Nodes (points in space the the ecliptic—the Sun’s apparent path— intersects the Moon’s orbit), they are perfectly aligned for the illusion of a Solar Eclipse or Lunar Eclipse respectively).

Energetics of a Full Moon

As the Sun and Moon are opposing one another on a Full Moon, it is a time of heightened emotions and things literally coming to light, of being illuminated. The Sun is the representation of our life-force energy, our consciousness, ego, vitality, and sense of self; the Moon is our inner world, subconscious, intuition, body, emotions, and needs. There can be a sense of push-pull when the two are opposing each other.

As the lunar cycle was begun roughly 2 weeks before on the New Moon (when the Sun and Moon were aligned), a Full Moon can also be seen as the peak of the cycle— the harvest phase. We planted our seeds in our Aquarius New Moon ritual as the Moon grew (“waxed”), now it has reached maximum potency on the Full Moon, after which it will begin to decrease in light and wrap up its cycle (“wane”).

Thus, Full Moons are typically seen as times for both shedding and releasing that which no longer serves, as well as expressing gratitude for any abundance we have reaped thus far.

Full Moon in Leo

A Full Moon in Leo specifically is a good time for releasing any fears of being seen, taking up space, and standing tall in our capacity to shine. It can be perfect for shedding creative blockages as well as anything in our path to leadership and taking centre stage.

Archetypal Leo is bold, brave, and dramatic. This is a Sign that is ruled by the centre of the solar system after all! Traditionally it was associated with royalty and leaders. It also has an inherent youthful quality and capacity for play and to uplift. This is the entertainer in their purest form, in shining their light they light up others.

This Full Moon is ruled by the Sun itself, when we have a Full Moon in Leo it means that the Sun is in Aquarius, the outcast, where it is “detrimented”. The Sun in Aquarius can struggle to centre itself, looking outwards to the greater collective or preferring to be alone, it can find it challenging to be the centre of attention.

That’s why this Full Moon more than is an ideal time to let go of any shrinking or resistance to the spotlight— put your heart out there! We are each the individual monarchs of our own worlds.

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Full Full Moon Ritual

Most Full Moon rituals tend to focus on letting go of anything outdated or unaligned, as well as seeing what has grown since the corresponding New Moon either two weeks earlier, or in the same Zodiac Sign roughly 6 months earlier (in this case during Leo Season).

Here is the basis for all my Full Moon rituals:

Cleanse your space - This can be done by ringing a bell or spraying an aura mist; opening windows and smoke cleansing; throwing salt in the corners and sweeping it out anti-clockwise; or mopping with a herbal wash.
Set up an elemental circle - Tools I like to use are incense in the East for Air (or feathers/bells etc.); candles in South for Fire; a bowl of water in the West for Water; and crystals (or plants) in the North for Earth.
Centre + ground yourself - I do breathwork followed by a visualisation meditation. This can be a few deep breaths or Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing). Then I visualise excess energy draining from me like a waterfall and my roots growing down into the earth. I fill myself with a bright light and wrap myself in a protective bubble.
Journal on what you wish to release - Write down what you wish to let go of and surrender, you can finish with “so it is” and sign or date it. If you have a wonderful Magic of I Astrological Planner like I do, this is when you could fill in your Moon Journal. I also like to begin by pulling Tarot cards first -> Get a Full Moon Tarot reading with me here!
Burn your paper - Safely (using tweezers) burn your paper in your candle and let the ash drop into your bowl of water. Ask the fire to help purify and regenerate you, symbolically throwing any last debris into the flames. Take a moment to embody how it feels to be without this thing now.
Flush it away - Thank Mother Nature and the Spirit of Water and Fire for their assistance and flush the remains down the drain— again visualising it leaving you and going back to the ocean to be transmuted. Snuff out your candle and let the incense burn down as an offering, thank the rest of the Elements for their guidance.
BONUS: Fire scrying - As a Fire Sign, Leo is well-aligned with fire. Before or after you burn your petition paper, let your gaze relax on the flame. Allow your eyes to focus and un-focus, allow your mind to drift, and note any images that dance before your eyes.

When crafting your own ritual, apart from the basics listed above— tailored to the corresponding Zodiac Sign and your own preferences— you can also align your rituals with where in your Natal Chart the Full Moon is personally occurring in for you, i.e. the House it is falling in. Read on for how:

Leo Full Moon in the Houses

We each have all of the Zodiac Signs in one of our “Houses” in our Natal Chart, these are like areas of life— when Planets are transiting through them their energy is expressed in this area of life for us. Anchoring your Full Moon intentions to the House it is falling in for you can help to personalise your experience of the cosmos.

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Leo Full Moon in the 1st House (Leo Rising)

This is your Moon! It’s the perfect time of year for you to shed and release any outdated identity patterns or layers of self. Let go and surrender anything that is holding you back in your personal growth and how you wish to show up in the world.

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Leo Full Moon in the 2nd House (Cancer Rising)

This is the perfect Full Moon to release any limiting money patterns. It can relate to your finances in general, how you make an income, your values and money mindset, or your skills, resources, talents, and self-worth. Pay attention to your spending habits!

Leo Full Moon in the 3rd House (Gemini Rising)

This is a good Full Moon to release any blocks to your self-expression or general mindset patterns. It can also relate to learning, writing, speaking, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, childhood education, and local neighbourhood.

Leo Full Moon in the 4th House (Taurus Rising)

This is an excellent time to shed and release anything that no longer serves in relation to your home and family, sense of belonging, and literal house. It can also be related to real estate and property, or your lineage, ancestry, and upbringing.

Leo Full Moon in the 5th House (Aries Rising)

This is a good Full Moon to shed and release any blocks to your pleasure, joy, romance, sex and sexuality, creativity, play, hobbies, passion, pastimes, and children (or related themes such as inner child). Allow yourself to have fun!

Leo Full Moon in the 6th House (Pisces Rising)

This is a good Full Moon to release any limiting work or health blockages. It can be related to your general wellness but also the daily structure of your day, habits, routines, rituals, as well as your colleagues, job, professional environment, acts of service, and pets.

Leo Full Moon in the 7th House (Aquarius Rising)

It’s your Season to shine! This can be a good Full Moon to release any outdated relationship patterns or blockages in your intimate, one-on-one partnerships (including your spouse, best friend, business partner, private clients, and other important people).

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Leo Full Moon in the 8th House (Capricorn Rising)

This can be a good Full Moon for transmuting pain, fears, and anxieties, as well as what you’ve inherited— literally or figuratively. It can also be a good one to set boundaries with (as well as dealing with investments, taxes, grants, and debts in general).

Leo Full Moon in the 9th House (Sagittarius Rising)

A Full Moon in the 9th House can be good to release any outdated beliefs and ideals, assess your relationship to adventure, your personal philosophy and worldview (literally or figuratively), religion, spirituality, or themes relating to higher education or publishing.

Leo Full Moon in the 10th House (Scorpio Rising)

This is a good time to shed and release any professional or career blockages. It can relate to your legacy, public image, recognition, ambitions, projects, and sense of calling or purpose and vocation, as well as how you show up in the world at large.

Leo Full Moon in the 11th House (Libra Rising)

This can be a good Full Moon to shed and release any blockages to your sense of communal belonging and friendship, to new alliances and your aspirations, as well as aspects relating to social media, groups, and memberships.

Leo Full Moon in the 12th House (Virgo Rising)

This is a good Full Moon for releasing any patterns of self-undoing, of working with your subconscious, shadow work, dreams, mental health, limiting beliefs, and spirituality. Spending time in deep solitude, rest, retreat, and introspection can be particularly healing.

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So that’s an overview of what the Full Moon in Leo means for you, rituals you can do, and how to connect it to your own Chart. I hope it’s insightful for you! Share in the comments section below if you have anything else to add or any questions.

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