Werk! The Leo new moon (on August 4, 2024) invites you to shine unapologetically. Try one of our Leo new moon rituals to amplify your stage presence and attract an audience.

A Leo new moon ritual can help you express yourself through art and style, enjoy romance and playtime. Whether you’re hosting or attending glamorous parties or taking on a leadership role, finding your place to shine won’t be hard!

Leo New Moon Rituals

1. Do what lights your fire

Did your mouth utter, “yes,” but your soul say, “meh?” Gracefully bow out of ho-hum obligations. Most of us don’t have enough hours in the day for the things we do love, much less activities that drain our spirits.

2. Give your heart a fresh start

Each year, the Leo new moon arrives to tune up our tickers. (This is the zodiac sign that actually rules el corazon!)

Park your inner cynic in the timeout chair. Leo energy is all about naked honesty, childlike glee and unmasked excitement. Curiosity—and a willingness to play—can reignite your belief in the power of love and move the conversation in a new direction!

3. Embrace your main character energy in love

This year, love planet Venus ends a tour in Leo on the same day as the Leo new moon! Embrace your main character energy and act out the final scene of your personal fairy tale before she sashays into discernible Virgo.

4. Strengthen your backbone

As the zodiac’s royal, Leo models leadership with heart and nobility. For this Leo new moon ritual, your brave stance can pave the way for people who don’t have the courage to advocate for themselves. A great example of this energy in action is the enthusiasm felt recently around the expected presidential candidacy of Vice President Kamala Harris. A longtime advocate of human rights, Harris is further energizing voters of all ages with her track record for social justice and equality (and her Gen Z-friendly social media with a little boost from Leo Charli XCX).

But head’s up: on the world stage and on a personal level, pride can be the shadow side of Leo’s expression. We’re not suggesting you let swagger balloon into an ego trip. But frankly, most people (with the exception of a few notable narcissists) are bigger than we really imagine ourselves to be.

5. Share your story

Showy Leo loves attention, and hey, there’s no shame in that. You never know when your lived experience could open another person’s eyes or give them life-changing validation. Whether you post on socials or deliver a captivating business presentation, fill in the details with a personal narrative and drive your point home in a relatable way.

Also: Get vocal about your recent victories, big or small, and let friends celebrate alongside you.

6. Enjoy art for art’s sake

It doesn’t matter if you’re “rhythm challenged” or haven’t drawn anything more intricate than a stick figure for years. The creative energy of the Leo new moon invites us to play without self-imposed guardrails.

Treat yourself to an online course on watercolor techniques or lessons with a dance instructor. Leo has the confidence to spare—so if you feel a little silly or make a fool of yourself, who cares? Laughter can be the best medicine for any hiccups under a Leo new moon.

7. Manifest desires with a vision board

This Leo new moon ritual encourages you to express your desires. New moons are the launch points of the manifestation cycle, a chance to conjure and to create. So it’s time to break out the art supplies and make a vision board.

The subconscious mind is so powerful that we believe wholeheartedly in this tool. Whatever you visualize lives in the realm of what is possible (and doable) in your mind and in your life.

How to make a manifesting vision board:

Sift through magazines or art books (ones you don’t mind snipping) or other found images (free flyers at the coffeeshop, direct marketing mailers, etc.)
Concentrate on a specific area of life. Perhaps make a separate vision board for career and love, because you may want different things from each area you’re visioning.
Think about how it would feel to be truly satisfied in that area of life. As you do, snip out images that speak to you. Don’t overthink it! If a picture makes zero sense, six months from now you may realize why you chose it.
You can also use objects like feathers or postcards from friends or other meaningful (but not too heavy) objects that uplift you when viewed.
Use a glue stick to affix the images to poster board or piece of cardboard.
Place the vision board where you’ll see it frequently. A friend of ours makes one annually and sets it by the desk of her home office. Visual reminders can stimulate our subconscious to search for things that are in tune to our desires.

Other, Simple Leo New Moon Rituals To Try

Create a personal throne—a comfy chair or pile of pillows where you can lounge in repose to read, journal or daydream without interruption
Make a pitcher of sun tea
Fill your home with summer flowers like dahlias and roses, especially in Leo-friendly sunshine-yellow
Join in some neighborhood kid games, or host your own 100-yard dash and run as hard as you did in grade-school field day—sure to put a smile on your face when the blood gets pumping!

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