Partial Solar Eclipse in Leo: Discovering What Ignites your Passion
The Leo New Moon Solar eclipse is the third and final eclipse in the procession of three. It will take place on August 11th, activating the 11.11 code in numerology. Many of us see this number sequence in our daily lives, which conveys the message of partnership and coming together in unity while valuing interdependence with each other. Polarity requires balance and bringing the energies together with the meeting on middle ground, this New Moon Solar Eclipse shows us just that. The Sun and Moon are coupled together in the boldly magnificent sign of Leo… Leo is a fire sign, fire ignites your wildest passions and desires. The year has been so intense with so much Lunar activation coupled with the master number 11, governing emotional highs and lows, as the tides ebb and flow. However, the Sun being the ruler of Leo signifies your magnanimous, strength and agility, it is the passionate fire that burns within igniting your eternal flame. The Sun sits at the centre of the universe, it is big, bright and bold, just like the energy of Leo. Your gifts, talents, and abilities are all expressed through Leo’s creative self-expression. You were born to be courageous, wild and free, just like the Lion.
New Moons emphasis new beginnings and brand-new starts, however this Leo New Moon Solar Eclipse, signifies a very unusual paradox within its configuration. Every planet on the zodiac is activated! its application implies difficulty with getting anything done during the eclipsed season. It’s combined with 7 planets (including planetoid Chiron) retrograde, 2 of which are inner planets, and 6 planets residing in fixed signs. What does all this mean? With so much retrograde energy, it is paramount to SLOW DOWN, while taking the time to listen, internalise, integrate and transform your life. The planets in fixed signs (including the new moon) are encouraging you to remain strong and determined, you have the fortitude to keep moving forward through things that you thought were impossible, remain diligent while people, situations, and/or somethings re-surface from your past for transmutation. With all this activated celestial energy, remember the focus is on Leo-taking centre-stage! Leo is represented by the inner child, if you remove yourself from the mundane, observing from a higher plateau, you will see that children are playful, knowing the importance of having fun… Leo is warm-hearted and joyful, leave the seriousness behind and live life whole-heartedly.
The highly significant phenomenon with the New Moon in Leo is that we have the Finger of God pointing into the eclipse, indicating an awakening. The Finger of God or YOD as they are commonly known, is the most sacred geometrical aspect on a chart, depicting rare mystical forces are at play, with the unknown or hidden rising from the depths. This allows for spiritual growth as the unconscious becomes conscious, something needs to be seen, your intuition will be magnified when a YOD is present and activated, as the powerful effects of an eclipse push for change. The Finger of God is connected by Pluto in Capricorn sextile (harmonious aspect) into Neptune in Pisces, with both creating 150 angles (inconjunction), forming a funnel-like a tornado, with the point being the touchdown point. This point is emphasized by the Sun/Moon conjunct (sitting together) Mercury in Leo. Pluto signifies change through death and re-birth, allowing for transformation, while Neptune, dissolves reality and structures in order for evolution and spiritual growth, this combination is empowerment through soul-centered transformation. As the point, touchdowns, aligning with the eclipse in Leo, follow your heart, something in your life will be activated and transformed. Things are heating up, this is a fire sign, discover what turns you on, what lights you up, the hand of God is directing you to ignite your passions. Leo’s nature is to take the lead, be creative and authentic when we deny your soul’s purpose, gifts, talents, and abilities, you create karma with your own soul. Leo governs the soul and partners, the Finger of God is showing you the importance of shining your own unique personality into the world without the concern of what others will say or think.
With Mercury coupled to the New Moon, expressing your authentic self-allows you to shine, inspiring others to do the same. Be mindful with Mercury (retrograde), that you remain loyal to yourself, don’t take shortcuts or sabotage your unique gifts and talents to fit in with others-if you honor yourself (Leo), others will see your bright light and either honor and support you or be replaced. Never underestimate the power of God, the release comes through the point, be as majestic and bold as the energy of Leo. Take a risk, living from your heart and your truth.
There is a tight square (challenge) aspect between the Sun/Moon/Mercury in Leo and Jupiter in Scorpio. This creates a narrow perspective with a lot of information flying around, depicting rumors that are false and/or misleading. If you find yourself caught up in the drama (Leo), take a retrospective viewpoint, staying neutral, there will be no facts to back up the accusations with Jupiter and Mercury clashing. Make no assumptions admit that you don’t know the truth, it will be revealed, along with the facts to back it up, all in its own time. With Jupiter in Scorpio go deep, you will see and feel intuitively when someone is telling a tall tale. With the square aspect between the New Moon, Mercury, and Jupiter, be mindful not to over-indulge or over-commit yourself, remember there is a lot of retrograde energy slowing you down-encouraging you to listen and most importantly, to be romantic, playful and whole-hearted with yourself and with others (Leo).
