New Moon, 3 August 2016, Leo

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This New Moon in Leo brings a push from life to put yourself out there but there’s something wishy-washy going on. Venus is in Leo too and has been since mid-July. She’s anxious she only has a few days left in this zodiac sign of congratulations and success. She’s looking around for reassurance that she’s on track and about to celebrate, but there’s doubts to shake off or delaying, energy-depleting experiences to assess and put in their right place. If you’ve been working steadfastly toward your goals, especially since mid-July when Venus entered Leo, run your core values by yourself again, stay confident and focussed and you’re likely to reap the benefits soon. Be like a sea captain steering a steady course even through the fogs and mists. Don’t let a bit of fog stop you! If you’re wishing you’d planned harder or think you’ve taken a wrong turn and a gloomy feeling descends, take heart because it’s not too late, even if it feels like it is. The New Moon makes a positive alignment to Saturn, the planet most associated with time. Go through a strong discernment process about what to spend time on each day and what not to, and you might be pleasantly surprised by how well you get back on track. The Leo New Moon makes a positive alignment to Mars in Sagittarius. With all the Leo and Sagittarius around, it’s a time for break-out spontaneous moments. Why not grab a holiday, even if it’s a guided visualisation to a tropical island in your mind. Enjoy the hot times but also roll up those sleeves and do what needs to be done in your daily tasks to ensure you make progress with your deeper fulfilment.