The New Moon in Leo ushers in bold new beginnings in the midst of the fiery Lions Gate portal. The Sun and Moon align at 16° Leo, close to Mercury. The solar, lunar and mental aspects are all engulfed in the flames of regal, heart-centred energy. Prepare for your ego to be burned away. Sirius is now aligning with the Sun, rising before the Sun like a second star. The heliacal rising of the brightest star in our sky occurs between late July and late August, depending on where

This New Moon occurs at 8 degrees Leo, on 01 August at 3am UT. It is a Black Moon as it is the second new moon in the month, occurring on July 31st in some parts of the world, and the very beginning of August in others. It is also a Supermoon as it is very big and close to the earth, which means it has a stronger physical effect on the tides, the water in our bodies and the emotional body. In the sign of Leo, it cannot be ignored! Keywords are: Fiery, flamboyant, bold, regal,

Today the Sun enters Leo, its own sign, the regal fixed fire of the Lion. This is a time to revel in the solar energy, and focus on living from your heart. The Lion calls us to recognise our sovereignty, and be fearless. So many people protect their hearts, as it sometimes seems the only way to survive in this world. We are taught to shield and guard our emotions, be “tough” and men especially are taught to “man up” and suppress or deny their feelings. Many people are simply

This New Moon falls at 18 degrees Leo, on Saturday 11th August at 10.57 Universal Time. Keywords are regal, sovereign, dramatic, mystical, timewarp, spontaneous, playful, humble, solar, leonine, cosmic shift. It is also a Supermoon and a partial Solar Eclipse, visible throughout Asia and the Arctic Circle. This completes the recent trilogy of eclipses and wraps up the Lion’s Gate portal. Expect to be affected for at least three days before and after. The longer term effe