Leo New Moon: The Journey to Become Your Own Hero Begins by Releasing the ‘Sword of Emotion’
On August 19th, the celestial stage is set for a powerful Leo New Moon, as the Sun and Moon align perfectly in the regal sign of the lion. This annual event marks not just an astronomical occurrence, but a profound energetic shift that invites each of us to embark on a deeply personal journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
The Cosmic Call of the Lion
The Sun, representing our core identity and essence, finds its natural home in Leo. This creates a resonant energy that makes the entire Leo season—approximately 30 days each year—a period of heightened self-awareness and intuitive clarity. Leo symbolizes the integration of self and the blossoming of individuality, making this month the perfect time to shape and manifest the ‘inner hero’ that resides within each of us.
The Leo New Moon serves as the dream for this heroic journey of self-actualization. It’s the cosmic green light giving us permission to pursue our most authentic aspirations and express our unique creative potential without reservation.
Navigating the 2020 Energy Landscape
This year’s Leo New Moon arrives amidst particularly complex cosmic weather. The pressures of reality and emotional burdens may sometimes cloud our vision, making it challenging to remember what we’re truly seeking. Yet these very challenges serve as important reminders: the first task on any hero’s journey is to conquer internal fears and dissolve inner turmoil.
A true hero doesn’t wield a ‘sword of emotion’—they master their emotional landscape. The path to becoming your own hero begins with releasing the defensive weapons of anger, frustration, and anxiety that often separate us from our true power.
Understanding the Emotional Sword
The ‘sword of emotion’ represents our tendency to use emotional reactions as weapons—both against ourselves and others. It manifests as sharp criticism, defensive posturing, or emotional withdrawal. During this Leo New Moon, we’re called to lay down these arms and approach our journey with open-hearted courage instead of armored resistance.
The Hero’s True Tools
Rather than emotional weaponry, the authentic hero cultivates:
- Emotional intelligence over reactive emotion
- Compassionate boundaries instead of defensive walls
- Vulnerable strength rather than protective aggression
- Creative expression as an alternative to emotional suppression
Saturn’s Training Ground
This year, Saturn—the celestial taskmaster associated with reality, responsibility, and maturity—creates a unique learning environment. Like a wise elder sitting atop the ‘wall of reality,’ Saturn presents challenges designed to train us in heroic qualities: resilience, discipline, and integrity.
These aren’t punishments but training exercises. Saturn asks: ‘What kind of hero will you become when faced with difficulty? Will you reach for your emotional sword, or will you respond with wisdom and centered strength?’
The Inner Hero and Inner Child
The ‘inner hero’ isn’t about achieving superior status or extraordinary accomplishments beyond your current capacity. It’s about accessing a quality of being that brings joy beyond present circumstances and creative power beyond current limitations.
For adults, this often means reconnecting with the inner child—who may be either a ‘hidden’ aspect carrying psychological wounds or a ‘treasured’ aspect holding sacred light. Often, it’s both. Our task is to take this child’s hand and bring them into the sunlight of conscious awareness, for this child represents the vulnerable yet idealistic core of our being.
Life is ultimately a journey of wrestling with ourselves and achieving mastery over ourselves. The Leo New Moon invites us to begin this heroic undertaking with courage, creativity, and compassion.
How to Make New Moon Wishes
Who can participate: Everyone
Number of wishes: Up to 10 per person
Method: Through quiet meditation, heartfelt prayer, or written documentation
Suggested format: ‘May the universal energy grant me the power to attract [your wish] into my life through my own energy…’
Guiding principle: Wishes should stem from sincere, kind intentions that benefit both yourself and others.
As we stand under this powerful Leo New Moon, may we each find the courage to release what no longer serves us and embrace the heroic journey toward our most authentic self. May every soul find peace and every heart find its courageous rhythm.
