Today’s Full Moon in Aquarius coincides with the Jupiter in Leo cazimi (i.e. Jupiter is conjunct with the Sun in Leo), and comes just off the back of the North Node moving into Aquarius and the South Node moving into Leo. What does this mean? Full moons and the South Node represent releasing, and cazimis and the North Node concern themselves with expanding and bringing in more of something. Hence today’s astrology is creating a real push-pull dynamic between releasing and bringing in both Aquarian and Leonine properties. Although these signs oppose each other in the zodiac, with Aquarius being more humanitarian-aligned and Leo more concerned with the individual, these signs have an important common trait: they are both unapologetically authentic. Use this lunation to reflect on everything that prevents you from embracing your authenticity, including any fears about how others perceive you, or how you feel your social roles dictate you “should” act. It could be helpful to take some time out to meditate, walk in nature, practise yoga or engage in another mindful activity, so that you can tune out external noise and hear what your authentic inner voice has to say. If you notice that there are aspects of yourself that you deem to be unworthy or unloveable, reflect on what you would say to a loved one telling you that this is how they feel about themselves. No doubt you would say that this part of them is part of what makes them who they are, and what they are is amazing and worthy of love–this same wisdom applies to you too.
Leo is a sign that loves the limelight, and also asks us to challenge the ways we make ourselves smaller, either due to our own fears or to make others feel more comfortable. Use the cazimi to invite in some Leonine confidence and remember that you deserve to take up space, to have a voice, to show off your talents and shine your light. This may bring up old fears, but you can use the full moon’s energy to release them. If you have been wanting to take up more space, make your mark and be more authentically you but haven’t known where to start, the Aquarius energy will certainly help you to think outside the box and broaden your perspective to make breakthroughs possible. This moment in time could potentially feel a bit intense, but it promises to be extremely transformative, and will allow you to take bold steps out into the world as your wonderfully authentic self.
