July 2019 - Eclipses, a Retrograde and the Lion's Roar
Lunar Eclipse/Full Moon in Leo
The Full Moon tomorrow is a rare celestial event; the last time it occurred was 150 years ago. It’s a Blue Moon, a Super Moon and a total Lunar Eclipse all wrapped up in proud Leo finery. As with anything to do with Leo, we are dealing with an emphasis on self, central ideas and leadership. Eclipses shake, rattle, and roll. Leo Full Moons magnify feelings. The intensity of this Full moon tells us there is potential for a dramatic flair.
Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse in Leo - Where does your Lion Roar?
Eclipses act like doorways into different energy paths and are powerful enough to transform and change the direction of your life. The last eclipse was in September 2016 and February’s Eclipse on the 10th is going to bring an end to whatever energy began at that time. Lunar Eclipses are always viewed in astrology as being deeply transformative times. Seeing that the Eclipse falls in the sign of Leo, there is going to be a fiery element to this Full Moon. This energy is going to help push things along but it is also going to provoke abrupt endings. If something needs to be gone from your life, if something needs to come to an end, this Eclipse is going to set the wheels in motion and ensure that happens.
Sun enters Leo
Sun enters Leo
July 22nd to August 22nd
In Cancer, the Sun's focus was inward, now in Leo it's all about self-expression and creativity. Since the Sun is Leo's native ruler, the Sun is dignified in this sign. You can expect the motivation of the next four weeks to be about personal forms of creativity and style. Now is the time to take a risk, using Leo's courage to do so. While the Sun is in Leo, be generous of your time and self. Let the Sun's warmth help ease your worries. There is always light at the end of the tunnel. It is our job to continue seeking for it and walking towards it. Be confident as you walk your path. Be mindful of keeping the goal in sight and knowing when it's time to tweak the plans and make changes in order complete the tasks at hand. Flexibility is important, as Leo is a fixed sign and the ego can get in the way of progress and growth. However, we must also be careful not to indulge in the darker aspects, such as pride, arrogance, stubbornness and vanity.