August New Moon
The August New Moon invites you to ignite the spark of your true self and set powerful intentions that celebrate your unique gifts and creative fire. Leo calls you to step into the spotlight of your own life—with courage, passion, and joyful confidence.
Embracing Renewal
The August New Moon invites us to step boldly into a fresh cycle of creation and courage. It calls us to weave our soul’s deepest desires into the fabric of our lives. This is a time to trust our intuition, shed what no longer serves, and embrace the wild, radiant self ready to lead us into new, unexpected adventures.
New moons are potent moments to set intentions and plant new seeds. As the Moon renews her cycle, we too are called to shed what no longer serves us and step forward with clarity and courage—woven into the ever-evolving tapestry of life, guided by the pulse of our deepest desires.
The August New Moon offers a powerful window for life to begin unfolding in new and unexpected ways—aligned with the rhythm of a new season. True to the energy of the lunar cycle, amplified by a total Solar Eclipse, this New Moon invites us to open to fresh beginnings, to listen to our intuition, and to plant seeds of intention that will nourish growth in our new chapters. A regular New Moon plants seeds. A solar eclipse plants a destiny. This is the time to set intentions that align with who you are in your essence, and to let yourself expand into that person.
The August New Moon’s energy supports fresh directions and bold steps toward the life you truly desire. It invites you to clear away old narratives and begin anew—releasing anything that no longer brings joy or supports your dreams and the way you wish to show up in the world.
Claim Your Creative Power
After a gentle season of introspection in the sign of Cancer, Leo season brings a welcome outward energy. The August New Moon in Leo invites you to pick up the staff of personal leadership—the magic wand of your creative power—and begin to assert yourself in the world. This is the time to be bold and stand up for yourself. Leo teaches us to own our power, protect our domains, and roar with the voice that was given to us.
Step into your personal power.
Whatever has come to the surface during your inner journey over the past few weeks, now is the time to begin integrating it into your outer life. Perhaps you’ve realised how and where you’ve been dimming your own light to accommodate others—at the expense of your own well-being. Maybe you’ve been triggered by imbalances between giving and receiving, both in your relationship with yourself and with others.
Now is the time to shift all of that externally, and the Leo New Moon is here to support you on that journey.
Expect changes in relationships and power dynamics in your world, and find support in broader movement of people rising up against limiting norms and societal structures.
This new moon offers a powerful opportunity to explore themes of worthiness, self-esteem, and boundaries—and to begin rewriting your life story.
Guard Your Territory
This Leo New Moon reminds you to protect your energy and break away from what is not yours to carry. It’s time to separate yourself from the responsibilities, emotions, and expectations that don’t belong to you.
You are not here to fix everything—or everyone.
Roar when someone tries to unload their chaos into the sacred territory that is your life.
Set clear boundaries.
Use your voice.
Stay out of other people’s dramas.
Practice saying a firm and loving no.
This is not about rejection—it’s about self-respect.
Protect your peace like the lion protects its pride.
The Bridge
Standing on the bridge
to something new,
we don’t need to know
what awaits
on the other side
—that’s the beauty of adventure.
Ignite Your Radiance: A Leo New Moon Invitation
If you’ve been holding back, doubting your worth, or waiting for permission to shine, this New Moon challenges you to claim your power and show up authentically—radiating warmth, generosity, and the playful spirit of your heart’s desires.
Now is the time to take bold, inspired steps toward your dreams—like a lion stepping proudly onto the wild playground of the vast plains, roaring your truth and lighting up your world. Your creative energy is a beacon, inviting others to feel your light and be inspired by your authenticity.
Remember: true leadership begins with self-love and emotional bravery. By honoring your own worth and expressing your heart’s voice, you become a radiant guide—not by following others, but by blazing your own trail.
Your soul is your constant companion—whispering through your passions, dreams, and the joyful sparks that make your spirit come alive. Tune into this inner fire during the Leo New Moon and let it lead you to a life lived fully and fearlessly.
Your path may be a dance of improvisation and play—crafted step by step by your own bold presence. Embrace the joy of creating your own way, shining brightly as only you can.
Roar into Your Power: A New Moon in Leo Activation
Leo is associated with royalty, honour, and leadership. When you tap into this bold energy, you may find the fuel you need to stand up for yourself, embark on a daring adventure, or discover a new direction.
If you’ve been second-guessing yourself, thinking that change isn’t possible, now is the season to roar at those limiting beliefs until they fall apart. This is your time to summon courage and begin placing one foot in front of the other on the road to transformation.
The Leo New Moon invites you to expect more for yourself—more joy, more play, more abundance, more love. The universe has no limits to what you can ask for or what is available to you. But the key is: you have to ask. You have to set the intention for the life you want, the path you choose, and the journey that is uniquely yours.
Let the Leo New Moon lead you straight to your own treasure chest of gold and diamonds by reminding you to take ownership of your power, creativity, and authority.
Courage Calls Your Name
This New Moon in Leo arrives as a spark in the dark—inviting you to tune into your heart’s deepest desires and let them take centre stage. This is not the time to play small or hide in the shadows. This is your cue to amplify your voltage—a time to shine your light.
Let yourself feel where you long to go—not with hesitation, but with boldness. Not with limits, but with passion. Leo reminds you that your desires matter—and that joy, creativity, and self-expression are sacred birthrights.
Grab your journal and carve out a space where your wildest dreams can roar to life. Write them down with pride. Plant your intentions like a fire in your chest—knowing that your heart is a powerful, magnetic force for manifestation.
Then, when the moment comes, take that first brave step. Leap if you must. Say yes to the unknown—not because you know what’s on the other side, but because you trust yourself enough to handle whatever comes.
During this Leo New Moon, love yourself fiercely. Tend to your radiance. Honour the vision of the life that sets your soul on fire—and move toward it, one bold choice at a time.
Adventure is not just waiting for you—it’s calling you by name.
Bask and Play with the Energy
The New Moon in Leo invites you to reconnect with your passion and rekindle your inner spark.
In the weeks ahead, find ways to bask in the radiance of Leo’s royal energy—connecting to the gold within, allowing yourself to be seen in your luminosity and strength, and showing the world just how luminous and fierce you truly are
Let intuitive insights and sudden inner pings become your breadcrumbs, gently guiding you along your path. Not just any path, but yourr unique path.
You are here to share your gifts with the world. And in doing so, you make the world a more beautiful place.
Threading a New Path
Enjoy this playful and creative time, and make sure to use every moment possible to step up for yourself.
Don’t forget to use your voice through writing (find some journal promts below), singing or debating - roar like the powerful creature you are!
The August New Moon is a portal to a your next chapter.
Use this moment to rewrite your story through joy, curiosity, and courage. Create. Laugh. Dance.
Try something new.
Let your inner fire guide you forward —or back to yourself
New Moon Blessings,
Sidsel Solmer Eriksen, Founding Editor
August New Moon Practices
Cultivate Trust
Connect to your intuition and ask it where it wants to go. Some times it tells us to take the road less travelled, but we don’t listen because it would require a change or involves fear around money and security.
This is the time to listen and just do it anyways. It doesn’t have to be a major life decision. Start small and see what happens, when you start living from trusting your heart, even though it doesn’t make sense to you at first. Actually especially then!
Set your New Moon intention and sow the seeds of the coming lunar cycle with SEMINE Moon Journal that keeps track of your unfolding during the lunar phases.
Rekindle your Creative Spark
Journal Prompt
In order to find our path to purpose, we sometimes need a little push to reconnect with our passions—and the Leo New Moon can be just that push. But first, we must cultivate that passion within ourselves. Especially in times when we’ve strayed too far from what lights us up, we are called to return and rekindle it.
A powerful way to do this is through journaling. If you’re new to the practice, simply begin with pen and paper. Set a timer for 10, 15, or 30 minutes—depending on how much time you have—and write freely in response to the following prompts:
The places in my life where I have not expressed enough of myself, my truth, or my creativity are…
The last time I truly had fun and engaged in real play was…
Curate your Life
Now is the time to re-brand yourself. Marie Kondo your thoughts, your closet, your drawers, and then set up some time for your precious, glorious self.
Fuel your mind with the possibility, that dreams are possible, love is your birthright and abundance is just a few steps away. Steps that you will start taking now by honouring yourself and stepping up in your personal game of sacred uplifting.
If it feels hard, envision this: A queen or king is coming to your home, and you are preparing everything for her or his arrival. The right clothes, the right food, the bath equipment and so on.
After you have done all that, then think of yourself as that queen or king. Yes, you!
Call in your royal, gracious self and spoil that version of you in your own home first. Then step out into the world and expect to be treated like nothing less than your royal self.