New Moon in Leo: The most powerful astrological moment of the year begins

In the shadow of retrograde Mercury, we have the New Moon on July 24 at 21:12 in the sign of Leo. Each New Moon invites us to make some decisions, but this one specifically requires a deep connection with our own heart and soul.

“This New Moon in Leo reminds you that you are not here to play it safe. You are here to live fully, guided by your heart. To express yourself, to create, to shine without apology. This is the moment when you stop waiting for approval. You choose yourself. Remember, the most magnetic and powerful thing is to be exactly who you are – fully, freely, and authentically,” explain astrologers from Moon Omens.

What to practice during the New Moon in Leo on July 24, 2025
Author Santa Reisone, a specialist in lunar phases, shared her insights on Instagram.

Listen to your heart

“Remember who you are” is the main message of this New Moon in Leo, one of the strongest, brightest, and bravest of the year. It encourages us to be honest with ourselves and others, to be courageous, and, with Leo's strength, to follow the desires of our hearts. Leo is ruled by the Sun, the brightest and closest star, the main source of energy for our planet. The Sun doesn’t ask what others think – it simply shines. Like Leo, it radiates courage, brilliance, and loyalty. Without it, there is no life; its energy is in every cell. The Sun lives in each of us.

In Leo season, feel your inner Sun and decide – are you ready to shine, without fear, doubt, or insecurity? If this were your last day, how would you live it, and how much would it matter what others think? Leo reminds us to live from the heart, now, in the present moment. Don’t wait, don’t hesitate, don’t postpone your life. What you do today is the most important.

“Leo teaches us courage. It reminds us that courage and self-confidence are built when we dare to do something important for ourselves – to be ourselves, even when we are afraid. The greater the fear, the greater the need for Leo’s courage. Courage means moving forward despite fear. When you want something with all your heart, you cannot help but go toward it. Like a lion hunting, it doesn’t know if it will succeed, but it gives its all. And it doesn’t give up. After the hunt, the lion rests, plays in the sun, and recharges. Then, when the time is right, it goes out again, even stronger and braver.”

Embrace joy

“The New Moon in Leo is an opportunity to remember your inner joy and find it again. Not the everyday, external joy, but the one that comes from the heart. It’s an emotion that reminds you you are alive and deserve to be happy. Let the sun's rays heal past wounds. As the wise monkey from ‘The Lion King’ says: ‘Yes, the past can hurt. But you can either run from it or learn from it.’

This phase invites us to turn the scars of our hearts into wisdom and experience so we can walk our life’s path even brighter, royally, and bravely. With Leo’s strength, we are reborn in the joy of our hearts.”

Creating discipline aligned with your goals

“Now is the time to clearly define your goals and establish concrete steps and behaviors to achieve them. Everything starts with new habits and daily disciplines that, through consistency, lead you to your true self. When you express your intentions to the Universe, trust that you have the power to turn any dream into reality. If you can dream it, you can achieve it.

This New Moon in Leo creates a strong energy that lights your path. It takes courage to believe. The New Moon is a powerful moment to connect with your higher self, with your soul, to bravely and loudly say: ‘I know who I am. My heart burns in its truth.’

Leo belongs to the fire element, and its mission is to keep our inner flame alive. It raises our vibration through heart energy and reminds us that our strength doesn’t come from outside but from within – from remembering who we truly are.

This New Moon is also a time to give your heart rest. Like Leo, lie on the ground under the sun and let warmth and silence heal your heart. Allow ease, allow lightness. Let the Sun of your heart shine. Then ask your heart – what makes me feel alive? What brings joy to my heart and makes it burn with happiness? What is my true essence? In which direction does the joy of my heart lead me?

Give your heart what it came into this world for,” writes French Vogue.