First Quarter Moon in Leo ☽ Apr 27, 2023
artist: Willian Santiago
Thursday, Apr 27 at 3:20 pm CDT
The indulgent Taurus sun squares the volcanic moon in Leo. The moon will rise at noon, peak at dusk, and set at midnight in all time zones.
At the first quarter, we decide what to carry forward from the new moon into the rest of the lunar cycle. Quarter phases help clarify our plans. The moon is waxing, gathering momentum for the full moon. Get ready for a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio on May 5.
When fixed constellations connect in the sky, passion and emotion course strongly through the psyche. The moon in Leo makes us playful and childlike. The question is how to best channel this exuberant fire? Spending time with children is always recommended. Celebrating, being festive. But bottling all of it inside and letting it scald the heart with billowing flames of resentment? No.
You’re going to know whether or not Leo’s power is able to operate within you properly if you’re feeling energized, extroverted, and confident. If you’re feeling sick or tired, it’s time to get real and ask yourself how/where/why your energy is seeping out? How can you redirect it inward? Which decisions must be made now in order to sail through the choppy seas of the upcoming lunar eclipse?
We can take the power of Leo and use it to boost our self-image and confidence. We can believe in ourselves even more. We can take more time for ourselves, more indulgence. This is especially true given the presence of the Taurus sun as well. Having said that, this moon phase can feel very stagnant, so take it easy. And heads up: Mercury will be retrograde + the moon lightly squares this planet too. Travel not recommended. Not conducive for important communications, purchases, or negotiations of any kind.
self-love ~ realness ~ energy ~ passion ~ creativity ~ joy ~ sexuality ~ determination ~
Trust yourself. Be decisive and resolute like Taurus. Use sympathetic methods. Nourish your mind and body. Rest. Take deep breaths. Repose luxuriously like the royal lion. Open your heart with Leo Yoga. In meditation, focus on the third eye chakra. To find your personal moon sign, click here.