Full Moon in Leo - February 12, 2025
On Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 5:53 AM PST & 8:53 AM EST, the Moon glows in the colorful, playful, expressive, and heart ruled sign of Leo. A sign that pushes us to take center stage, indulge in our creativity, express from our heart, and play into the radiance of our own being. Leo energy reminds us that we need to feel seen and it’s important for us to know what lights up our soul. However, this particular lunation holds a touch of the theatrical, a potent brew of fierce intensity that may stir both our passions and our tempers. Since it’s a Full Moon, Aquarius, who isn’t afraid to distance in the name of authenticity, reminds Leo that true self-expression is not a performance for applause, but a sacred dance with one's authentic self. Look for the desires that fill you up and acknowledge where you have, perhaps unknowingly, settled for too little.
Mercury, the messenger of the gods, the trickster planet, who highlights our communications, linked up with the sun a few days ago, and is quite active during this lunation. Full Moons already have a way of revealing truth and helping us understand the bigger picture, and with Mercury present, it’s likely that important messages will come our way. Pay close attention to the messages that may arrive through unexpected channels, whether it be a chance encounter, a fleeting phrase overheard in a public space, a line of poetry that suddenly strikes a chord within your soul, and to the synchronicities – those seemingly coincidental events that often carry profound meaning. These are not mere chance occurrences, but rather signposts on your path, guiding you toward greater understanding.
Uranus, the disruptor planet and harbinger of radical change, is forming a t-square (read: challenging alignment) to this Full Moon and Mercury. It’s likely that unexpected information or communications will surface, potentially reshaping our future. Mercury's conjunction with the Sun illuminates the path toward intellectual breakthroughs, sparking innovative solutions and inspiring us to reimagine our world. If we can embrace the spirit of play and find our joy, our muses might dance with us and inspire new life. The challenge (read: alchemical process) lies in releasing our attachments to the past, to the structures we built, and in surrendering where we once felt secure, so we can tackle and embrace the unpredictable currents of change.
There’s no doubt that change and instability are in the air. The winds of disruption may ruffle our feathers, yet it is through these very disturbances that we can find renewed vision. These transformative shifts may manifest in various aspects of our lives – our careers, our relationships, or perhaps most profoundly, in the very way we perceive the world. Even if these changes feel unsettling, try to maintain an open and curious spirit (with all that’s going on in the world right now, I understand how difficult this may feel to do). Maybe in the midst of these shifting sands, new seeds of inspiration take root, blossoming into unexpected insights that guide you toward your path.
Consider: What am I attached to that is holding me back? How am I being asked to align to something bigger? Where have I chosen to live in lack instead of abundance? Where have I made myself small? What needs to change? What message(s) is life sending me? How can I play a little more? How would I like to shine? Where do I need to be more bold? Where do I need to speak up?
Thankfully, Chiron, the asteroid known as the wounded healer, is making a helpful alignment to this lunation, helping us to see that whatever wounds we face during these shifts will lead to greater healing.
Some of you might feel some relief to hear that Mars will turn direct on February 23rd finishing up its backspin through Leo and Cancer that began on December 6th. It will take time for it to regain speed, but this shift signals a renewed sense of momentum. Hopefully you’ve used this time to reflect upon those instances where your energy has been constrained. You can utilize the coming days to strategize and prepare for the implementation of your envisioned changes. Should you still feel uncertain, take heart: the upcoming retrogrades of Venus and Mercury in March will provide further opportunities for reflection, allowing you to revisit, re-imagine, and refine your creative endeavors
If you find yourself challenged or overwhelmed by the collective frenzy during this Full Moon, call upon the strength of your inner lion. This regal creature does not strive or force; it stands tall in its inherent dignity, proud of its leonine nature, and roars from the heart. You are invited during these challenging times to cultivate stillness, to listen attentively to the cadence of your soul’s rhythm, to embrace the courage required to welcome transformation, and to express your radiant authentic self without the need for pretense or performance.
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