New Moon in Leo 2025

On July 24th at 12:11 PM PDT the Sun and Moon align at 2 degrees Leo 8 minutes. Now is the time to cast your wishes for what you want to manifest on this portent moment.

Leo is a Fixed Fire sign. Fixed as it is the second month of Summer, sure and steady. The Fire element rules this sign with power and dominion. Leo is ruled by the Sun, the source of energy that serves us all in our planetary system. That is the demeanor of a Leo, the center and source of their environment. With this seat comes the entitlement of authority and kingly duties. With the misuse of this seat comes abuse of power and authority. The Lion is Leo‘s symbol. The lion and the lioness are very similar to the king and queen of the savanna. They hold court with their pride; they rule fiercely and protect theirs until their death. Leo energy inspires respect and admiration. This sign in the zodiac rules love and passion, natural leadership, and being in the spotlight. It is such a creative sign, very artistic, musical, and they love to dance and celebrate. It is the sign of the actor/actress and performers on life's stage.

This year these luminaries have 4 aspects from Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.The Sun and Moon are trine Saturn at 1 degree Aries. Saturn is the taskmaster, the disciplinarian. When Saturn is in Aries, we are learning where disciplined action and long-term focus are needed in Aries-ruled areas like confidence, fearlessness, and new beginnings. Saturn entered the sign of Aries on May 24, 2025, and will remain there until September 1, 2025. It then retrogrades back into Pisces before re-entering Aries on February 14, 2026, and staying until April 12, 2028. We will be challenged to balance Aries's impulsive, fiery energy with Saturn's structure and responsibility. It's a time to harness passion and drive, but also to develop a more mature approach to conflict and self-expression. This trine between the Sun and Saturn encourages us to be practical, to set goals that are modest enough to actually achieve. We are able to tackle long, difficult projects and see them through with this aspect. And with the trine to the New Moon we can keep perspective and objectivity about highly charged emotional issues.

The Sun and Moon are sextile Uranus at 0 degrees Gemini. Uranus is the planet of change; transformation that brings more freedom into our lives. In the sign of Gemini, having entered this sign on July 7th, 2025 and transiting until 2032 (with a brief retrograde back into Taurus on November 7th through April 25th, 2026), the changes come in how we think, how we communicate and connect with others. This transit is associated with rapid intellectual and communicative evolution, potentially bringing breakthroughs in technology, communication, and social media. The sextile to the Sun and Moon brings us a desire for freedom, adventure, excitement, and discovery. You will crave emotional stimulation, excitement, surprises, and anything new.

The luminaries are trine Neptune at 2 degrees Aries. Neptune entered Aries on March 30, 2025, and remains there until October 22, 2025. It will then retrograde back into Pisces before returning to Aries on January 26, 2026, and staying until March 2039. Neptune is the planet of dreams, visions, and dissolving the here and now into something more beautiful. When in the sign of Aries, fear leaves the playing field, allowing us to assert ourselves in the most conscious way. This pairing invites a redefinition of self, where the self remembers its individual desires, preferences, and direction as sacred, guided, and on purpose. The sextile to the Sun encourages us to be attracted to artistic and creative pursuits, music, and mysticism. And the sextile to the New Moon will delight you in the beautification and harmonizing of your surroundings, powerfully affecting your emotions.

And lastly, these luminaries are opposite Pluto at 2 degrees Aquarius. Pluto is the transformer, and will transit in this sign until March 8, 2043. The transformation will come through humanity and our role in it. Pluto entering Aquarius signifies a period of profound societal transformation, highlighting collective consciousness, technological advancement, and a reevaluation of power structures. When Pluto opposes the Sun, it inspires an infatuation with power and an almost compulsive desire for personal recognition; the desire to be Somebody. The key is to align your energies with others to magnify your efforts, while everyone gets acknowledged. When it opposes the New Moon your feelings can become so urgent and compelling that you do things that are not rational. Keep this in mind and do the old, “count to 10” before blurting out your feelings:) Stay calm.

In this article I wanted to mention the outer planets here, as they have all changed signs recently, bringing us all a new generation of skills, adventures and clarity. Assert yourself where needed, always keeping in mind we are here together to make our world a better place for all of us.

Judy Crescenzo

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Full Moon in Capricorn 2025

On July 10th at 1:36 PM PDT the Sun and Moon oppose each other; Sun at 18 degrees 50 minutes Cancer, and the Moon at 18 degrees 50 minutes Capricorn. At this moment the Moon is Full, and we arrive to find out if the goals we set when the Moon was new in Capricorn have manifested or not. On December 30th, 2024 the New Moon in Capricorn gave us the opportunity to set a course for how we operate in our work, our career, and what is our reputation?

Now with the Moon Full in this sign, we are about to find out if we’ve successfully managed our life to change or upgrade how we function in a worldly sense. Capricorn is a Cardinal Earth sign; Cardinal as it lands in the first month of Winter, and the Earth element stresses the need to support ourselves in our world. In the Zodiac, Capricorn rules our career choice, the work we do, and how others see us in our work. Are we the leader, or do we follow? Your own chart will show you how you made your choice, and what is best for you to do in this lifetime.

Now is the time we look at the balance between our private and public life. Being a Full Moon it may be an emotional take. Are you directing your attention equally to your domestic life and your career? Nurturing yourself and those around you without neglecting your work? One depends upon the other, as we need our home base safe and sound in order to do well in our career. One feeds the other, so now is the time to either celebrate the balance, or see the stark reality of one side or the other left wanting.

Affecting this Full Moon is Mars at 13 degrees Virgo. It sextiles the Sun and trines the Moon; positive aspects to these luminaries. Mars is the planet of power, energy, war and independent action. While transiting in Virgo, this energy is dedicated to making improvements, working toward perfection. The sextile to the Sun brings enthusiasm and harmony, bypassing the combative tendencies of Mars. You can tap into your inner strength and achieve long awaited results. And the trine to the Full Moon is the green light to assert your power and confront difficulties in a no nonsense sort of way. Doing what’s right rather than excusing emotional behavior is easier now.

Consider what it is you were working toward when the Sun and Moon shared the same degree (New Moon), right before the New Year. Some of us were making New Year's resolutions, likely involving hopes and dreams of being a more productive individual. The inspiration was there, and the timing was perfect. Now honestly appraise how you’ve done, and take action to correct your course if necessary. The Moon in Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, the taskmaster, and can tend to be quite strict and cold at times. Be kind to yourself and in your appraisal; don’t dwell on dissatisfaction but keep climbing the ladder of self success. It is a very creative time, planetary wise, with energies that support independent action and self reliance. See yourself in your mind's eye living the harmony and balance these luminaries and planets encourage. Then follow through on your vision with dedicated action and see how much joy can come from moving forward!

Judy Crescenzo

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New Moon in Cancer 2025

On June 25th at 3:32 AM PDT the Sun and Moon share the placement of 4 degrees Cancer 8 minutes, and herald the moment of the New Moon. We are shifting gears from the Gemini energy of objective imaginings to the subjective energy of Cancer. While one must precede the other, we are now to explore how we feel about our creation.

As all New Moons are about new beginnings, this one is so well suited for really revealing what it is we want to participate in. Beginnings rely on clearing out space to hold the new project, whether it’s physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual. Now is the time for digging deep into our past to better access our futures.

Cancer rules the home and all that comes with it. Mother, our childhood, our emotions, and our ancestors. On the surface we look at our past and remember key moments that affected us deeply; now we can review those to find the keys to our own behavior. We see what set us up for fears, phobias, and limitations, as well as talents, skills and interests. At this time we have deeper access to what lies buried in our subconscious. Things we might need some digging to remember that led us to this moment. Reaching in deep can reveal who we really are, and whether or not we still wish to hold on to the past.

This Cardinal Water sign encourages an interest in our family, our children, our land and landscape. It is time to celebrate what we have created and improve upon it. If you wish to reopen a bridge that has been burned before, now is a good time to open your heart and mind and put yourself in another’s shoes. Even if nothing happens in person, you can meditate and bring them forward in your mind's eye and speak to them the words that need to be said. Bring beauty and love to all you cherish, imbue your property with color and fragrance. Invite in the Mother energy that surrounds our Earth, and let her inspire you with your creation. Renovate, decorate and rebuild that which needs rebuilding.

Mars sextiles the Sun and Moon at 4 degrees Virgo. When Mars, the planet of action, is in this sign, we wish to perfect our environment, iron out the wrinkles in the fabric of our lives. It compliments these luminaries with the mission to improve, correct and reconstruct what needs attention. The work ethic is second nature here and you can accomplish what you set out to do more easily than at other times.

On this occasion the Sun and Moon are joined by Jupiter at 3 degrees Cancer. Jupiter expands what draws our attention, and here it is to support our creativity and actions to beautify our lives. This gentle giant will assist us all in healing, growth and new opportunities, so when choosing what you wish to create, lean in this direction.

Saturn squares the Sun and Moon at 1 degree Aries. This can bring self doubt and a sensitivity to whether or not others approve or accept you. Neptune at 2 degrees Aries squares them as well, bringing the feeling of wishing to escape confrontation and making things confusing. These challenges are here to help you find your self worth rather than isolate yourself.

On this glorious New Moon, allow the nurturing energies of this sign to bless you and your life with inspiration and peace. It is all yours.

Judy Crescenzo

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