New Moon in Leo: A Soulful Fresh Start

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September 24, 2025 — 12:11 PM PDT (3:11 PM EDT / 7:11 PM UTC)

By Laura Michelle Powers: Celebrity Psychic, Author, and host of Healing Powers Podcast

This New Moon takes place at 2° Leo, forming a powerful opposition to Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, and is further amplified by several retrograde planets including Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, and Chiron.

Astrology Meaning & Energetic Vibe

  • Leo’s Heart of Expression: This is a heart-centered fresh start—time to reclaim your authenticity, amplify your creative gifts, and step into Sovereign Self

  • Pluto Opposing: Expect potent inner shifts. Pluto’s influence may reveal what’s been buried—breaking down old self-limiting narratives to make way for rebirth

  • Reflective Pause: With Mercury retrograde still in Leo, it’s a moment for inner recalibration, not external launching

What’s This New Moon Inviting You To Do

  1. Set Heart-Led Intentions

Focus on what stirs your soul—authentic expression, creative pursuits, and reconnecting to what lights you up. Now’s the time to plant those seeds.

2. Reflect, Don’t Rush

Instead of rushing forward, look inward. Where is your true identity whispering for attention? Truth is more important than traction right now.

3. Embrace Creative Play

Leo sparks joy through creation and drama. Dance, draw, write—do something that makes your inner child cheer.

4. Honor Sensitivity & Boundaries

With Neptune, Saturn, and Chiron all retrograde, energy is tender. Shift at your own pace, and lean into spiritual practices that honor your boundaries.

5. Do a Solo Spotlight Ritual

Shine for your own soul. Use affirmations or a gratitude reflection that celebrates you—acknowledge how much you’ve grown and all that you bring to light.

Special Focus for This New Moon

Because it lands in Leo’s first house of identity and presence, and opposes Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, this lunar cycle invites a profound identity-alignment moment:

  • Inner power vs. collective soul: Where is your personal will not aligned with your higher vision? Where do you need internal overhaul?

  • Authentic visibility: With the energy lit, this is your moment for courageous vulnerability. Share your gifts—even if it scares your ego

Practical New Moon Ritual

  • Time It: Tomorrow (July 24) at 12:11 PM PDT

  • Set Intentions: Write 3 heartfelt intentions around self-expression, authenticity, or creative service.

  • Journal Reflection: Use prompts like “What part of me wants to be seen?” or “How does my soul want to show up?”

  • Finalize with Ritual: Light a candle, speak your intentions softly, and seal with a few heart-centered breaths or a gentle chest stretch.

Why This Matters — In Letting Go and Rebirth

This isn’t just another New Moon—it’s a fiery, transformational cusp. With powerful retrogrades still lingering, the cosmos is saying: slow down, get honest, and shine from your soul. It’s not just about being seen; it’s about being known—for all of you.

In Summary

  • When: July 24 at 12:11 PM PDT

  • Why: Deep soul reset through heart-centered expression

  • How: Set intentions, journal honestly, and create from the core

  • Don’t: Force outcomes—this is a month for planting seeds, not harvesting fruit