August 2023: New moon in Leo
Tarot spread, journaling questions, an astro-tarot forecast and an exploration of the the Sabian symbol for this new moon.
The August 2023 new moon falls in the sign of Leo, and ushers in a new cycle of change, encouraging us to release old patterns, blocks, and goals that may be going nowhere. That is the only way to let in some fresh energy and vitality — and this new moon definitely encourages that.
This new moon is also a good time to refresh our rituals. Our small daily rituals can anchor us, providing touchstones on which we structure our days. But it’s all too easy to let them fall to the wayside when things become chaotic, or for our rituals to start feeling stale. How can you refresh your daily rituals? How can you invite moments of daily magic into your days? Recommit to your daily rituals, or design new ones during this new moon cycle.
To throw some more light on the August new moon astrology, let’s take a look at the astro-tarot influences of this lunation. The Leo new moon falls in decan 3, which is represented by the Seven of Wands. This is to be interpreted in conjunction with Strength, which is associated with Leo.
You’ll find the full astro-tarot forecast, tarot spread and journaling questions, as well as an exploration of the Sabian Symbol on the website.
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The Daily Pause Oracle
I designed this beautiful, 40-card oracle deck to bring in some stillness, to give us a word or an idea to reflect on as we go about our day.
Supported by the four elements – earth, air, fire, water – and a carefully thought-out structure that connects the cards, The Daily Pause oracle will help you to listen to and trust your own inner knowing.
There’s no learning curve involved with using this deck. Just get quiet, shuffle the cards, pull one out, and reflect on the word you’re presented with.