Leo New Moon- August 20

This is the Fourth of the Five Super Moons this year, intensifying our psyches.
New Moons signify rebirth, beginnings, a clean slate, the start of a new cycle. This new moon highlights Leo qualities (willful, charismatic, courageous, prideful, confident) and 5th house themes (love, pleasure, creative projects, children).
Leo is ruled by the Sun, the largest body in our solar system and the object that other celestial bodies orbit around. I guess it's only appropriate that Leo loves attention :)
What makes us feel glad to be alive? What were we born to do ? This are the questions that Leo seeks to answer. It takes courage to be true to ourselves, to keep moving in the direction of our dreams, our dharma, our destiny. We are subject to so much pressure that these pressures make it difficult for us to know and live our essence, our authentic self.
This New Moon highlights the ongoing conjunction of Jupiter, Chiron, andNeptune in Aquarius, reminding us that the more we become who we really are, the easier it is to find our team.

The Sabian Symbol is 28* Leo:


Many little birds on a limb of a big tree; a wide, and perhaps confusing, openness to a multiplicity of inspiring possibilities, is an image of fluttering and chirping, movement and song. The "Tree" can seem packed with chattering and movement and yet the "Birds" can be quite invisible. "Birds" gathering to chatter is common, particularly at the end of the day. The Symbol can reflect things like advertising, political campaigns, egotistical prattling and even children chatting and playing together.
This symbol tells us we have numerous options. Take some time around this New Moon to reflect on your chilhooddreams, your deepest longings. Watch for new opportunities around August 23, when Jupiter conjoins the February 9 Eclipse point of 21* Aquarius. Pay special attention to what happens around August 26, when Mercury, Mars and Pluto form an exact t-square at 1* Libra, Cancer and Capricorn. Venus conjoins the July 21 Eclipse point of 29* Cancer, that day as well, providing extra clues about our next steps.
What do you want more than anything?

The common element in this Symbol is the attempt to have one's voice heard above all the noise and din of the everyday world. It can be hard to gain the attention of others when there's so much competition around. This also can be true when trying to listen to your own inner voice. It can feel like your needs, or your voice, are just one of so many, with little prospect or ability to have your ideas, opinions or plans heard. Perhaps you have a viewpoint or a project such as a book that you want to get 'out there'. There may seem to be too many points of view, opinions or options now. Although the overall situation is probably secure and stable, there are still some confusions to be resolved. There may be many people or personalities that one has to deal with or look after. Further, you may be vulnerable to lots of chatter going on in your mind. It can sometimes sound like a cacophony of sound, where the intuitive voice or wisdom is drowned out by noise from the emotional world inside. When this happens, it is useful to use a tool, such as the Sabian Symbols, to help you focus on your true objective. Try to relax and gain some perspective until things become a little more settled.


Keywords: Gathering with people of like mind. Sharing ideas. Huge structures where people can get lost in the crowd. The Internet and chat groups. Books, tapes, cds. Publishing houses. Competition. Trying to gain attention.
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The New Moon in Houses
New Moon in the 1st House. A new moon in the 1st house bestows a renewal within the self. Reinvent yourself. Try new things. Be bolder, more confident. Start new projects.

New Moon in the 2nd House. In the physical realm, the 2nd house represents our material security, possessions, and income. On a slightly higher level, it rules our value system and self-worth.

New Moon in the 3rd House. For those with siblings (biological or otherwise), the new moon might highlight a renewal in relationships and interactions with them. It also represents all manners of information gathering.

New Moon in the 4th House. In the physical realm, a new moon in the 4th house might involve the family (present or recurring issues) or the home (buying/selling a house, moving, re-financing, re-decorating, remodeling, etc.).

New Moon in the 5th House. Self-expression, creative projects, love and romance, fun, playfulness, and children are all ruled by the 5th house.

New Moon in the 6th House. Health, busy work, service, comfort in routines, and finding order in the details are all ruled by the 6th house. A new moon here encourages lifestyle changes, healthier habits.
New Moon in the 7th House. Partnerships (business or otherwise), marriages, committed relationships, and known enemies are all representatives of the 7th house. Changes to relationships.

New Moon in the 8th House. The 8th house is multi-faceted and multi-layered. In the physical realm, the 8th house represents sex and shared resources/finances. In the psychological plane, it represents power struggles within our own psychological makeup and our ability to embrace the "darker" version of our self without it overpowering us.

New Moon in the 9th House. A new moon in the 9th house focuses on personal growth (spiritual or otherwise) through higher education, intellectual curiosities, travel, and cultural experiences. The 9th house also represents publishing.

New Moon in the 10th House. A focus on professional pursuits, long-term goals, establishing public reputations might take center stage with a new moon in this house.

New Moon in the 11th House. New moon in the 11th house might influence your friendships and associations; the way you view the world and its varied societies.

New Moon in the 12th House. The 12th house, like the 8th house, is also multi-faceted and multi-layered. It is the house of the subconscious, solitude, spiritual consciousness, secrets (ours and those kept from us), hidden enemies. A new moon in the 12th house might require "solitude" in order to "recharge" and sort through issues subconsciously and psychologically.