Moon into Leo: The Passionate Monarch

Monday morning through Wednesday morning

The Moon stepped into the splendor of Leo early this morning, replenished by her time in Cancer and ready to reign. Leo is the sign of kings and of clowns, the passionate leader and the playful actor. Leo is bright, creative, joyous, and expressive, glowing in the attention of acolytes and lovers.

Queen Elizabeth I, the phoenix portrait

The Moon is waxing now, gaining strength and light. In Leo, she gathers in energy from Aries and Libra, ready to face any challenge. Monday morning brings an opening trine with Uranus the Awakener, around the time Mercury and Venus reach their conjunction in Aries. This will be a day for speaking from the heart, regardless of the consequences. It's up to us to be sure we also speak with heart, saying what we need to say in ways that can heal.

Monday night, the Leo Moon forms a flowing sextile with Saturn in Libra, emphasizing the creative side of each sign. The Moon reminds Saturn that relationships need to meet the needs of self as well as other; Leo cannot be ignored.

Tuesday afternoon brings a challenging square between the Leo Moon and the Taurus Sun, the First Quarter Moon. Our commitment to our unfolding goals is tested. As the light shines and our dreams take shape, we see what might be ahead. Is this what we want? Can we continue to nurture these dreams? Do they express what's in our hearts? Now's the time for adjustment and revision.

Tuesday night, the Moon flows energy in trine with Mercury and Venus in Aries. This combination of creativity, grace, thought, communication, feeling, and desire offers a wonderful connection with the Muse that opens into a magical Grand Trine. Just after midnight, the Moon trines Jupiter, a time of fortunate enthusiasm. The trines with Mercury and Venus are still in effect. Meanwhile, the North Node of the Moon, at 25 degrees of Sagittarius, brings our karmic path into passionate connection with the Leo Moon, as well as Jupiter, Venus and Mercury.

The Grand Trine in Fire begins the Moon's time-between-times, as she absorbs the warmth of this fleeting but powerful connection. She'll enter Virgo at 9:59am EDT Wednesday, ready to put all that glorious inspiration to work.