Face the Shadow Before the Shine
On July 24, 2025 at 22:11, there is a New Moon at 2 degrees of Leo. This New Moon, rising in the sign ruled by the Sun, brings up themes of stage, ego, identity, children, love, creative power and art. But this sparkling start does not come with ease; it comes with a deep confrontation. Because Pluto is in the way…
🔥 Leo New Moon: At the Border of Light and Shadow
Leo represents our standing on the stage. This New Moon at 2 degrees Leo starts the process of reclaiming our inner leadership, self-expression and rebuilding self-confidence. However, this light does not burn without seeing the shadow.
Pluto opposition can bring to the surface pent-up anger, desire for control, power struggles and manipulative tendencies. The part of you that says “I must shine” may be confronted by internal fears or external authorities. It is a challenge… And only those who can stop resisting transformation can move forward.
Belief patterns such as “I am inadequate“, “I am not seen as a leader“, “I cannot express myself” may surface in this cycle. But this confrontation also carries the potential for healing.
🪐 Saturn’s Support: Build, But Realize
Saturn’s supportive aspect to the New Moon suggests that decisions can be based on solid foundations. However, this requires taking responsibility, showing patience and facing yourself honestly. Long-term visions and constructive leadership will survive this period, not just popular rhetoric.
💥 Mars-Venus Placement: Tension in Love and Value
Mars’ conjunction with the South Node and its challenging aspect with Venus indicates that unresolved issues related to old relationships may be opened and crises in love and values may occur. It may bring to the surface issues that have been covered up since the past.
This period:
- A test of one-sided sacrifices,
- Shocks to financial security,
- It may bring emotional confrontations that make you say “enough is enough”.
Themes that have been suppressed, especially since March 2025, may now be irreversibly visible. The lack of reciprocation for past efforts may lead you to question your own worth.
🌠 Inspiration and Spiritual Awareness: Neptune & Uranus
Thanks to its favorable aspects with Neptune and Uranus, the New Moon can embellish this process of confrontation not only with crises but also with inspiration.
✨ Neptune opens intuition and dreams;
Uranus supports sudden realizations, creative awakenings and liberation.
Unexpected developments can help you break inner chains. Keep your ear to your heart. New paths may be whispered there.
♓ Pisces Ascendant: A Soul Speaking Beginning
Pisces is rising at the time of the new moon. This emphasizes the need for empathy, acceptance, intuition and spiritual connection at the heart of the whole process of transformation.
No matter how much you want to shine.
✨ Make sure your light is true to your soul.
🌟 Talitha Fixed Star: The Way of the Second Chance
The New Moon occurs on the fixed star Talitha. This star means “lucky giver” and “second chance“. Both individually and collectively, it promises the resurrection of lost hopes and the transformation of inner fragility into strength. But this chance is not a gift of fate; it is the reward of surrender.
Talitha represents not only rebirth but also the searing purification that precedes it. On an individual level, it is possible for lost hopes to blossom, for inner vulnerabilities to become strengths.
But first one must accept inner destruction.
🫀 Leo New Moon and Health Warning
This New Moon may create sensitivity on the heart, blood pressure and circulatory system. Especially heart patients, those with blood pressure problems and those with a family history of cardiovascular diseases should be careful.
Talitha fixed star is associated with the right side of the heart. Emotional pressures, repressed anger and stress can have a direct impact on heart rhythm.
💫 Who Does This New Moon Affect?
📌 For those with 0-5 degree placements of Leo, Aquarius, Taurus and Scorpio, this New Moon is a powerful call on the threshold of inner transformation. This period may herald a second chance, a rebirth from the ashes and the opening of fateful doors.
However, this transformation is possible not only with wishes but also with courage and responsibility. The part of you that wants to shine must first pass through its own shadow. Rest your radiance not on the approval of others, but on the inner guidance of your heart. Leave behind rotten structures, attachments and patterns that diminish you.
To be free from the illusions of the ego is to go beyond fear and surrender to the voice of the heart. And for women in particular, this cycle is a time to embrace the inner strength and shine their own light freely.
🌍 Social Impacts: Crisis, Trust and the Leadership Challenge
On July 24, the Leo New Moon makes a square aspect to Turkey’s Sun. This challenging interaction can put serious pressure on leadership figures, state authority, economic structure, national pride and sense of social belonging.
This sky position;
- That public trust can be tested,
- Budget deficits and economic volatility could be on the agenda,
- That children, women figures, artists and community leaders can gain visibility,
- It indicates that the demands between the rulers and the people may clash.
In this period when leadership figures are put through serious tests, structures that feed on populism may weaken, while visionary, responsible and constructive leadership styles may come to the fore.
At the same time, we are entering a period in which the crisis topics that have been on the agenda since March 2025 are becoming clearer to the extent that they can no longer be postponed. This New Moon may trigger a new turning point, especially in themes such as legal struggles, social opposition, the search for rights and economic justice.
💫 Leo New Moon According to Ascendant Signs
♈ Aries
Your creativity, love life and all areas of self-expression are reshaped by this New Moon. If you want to bring a project to fruition or take center stage, muster up the courage – but do it with the guidance of your heart, not your ego.
You may want to take your relationship to another level, transform it and take control of your emotions. Miraculous news may be on the agenda for those who want to have children. For single Aries Ascendants, there may be an unexpected start of love with someone from the close circle.
On the other hand, some friendships may naturally drift away. This New Moon supports you in achieving emotional clarity and inner balance. In the investment field, new opportunities may arise from crises.
♉ Taurus
Important decisions regarding family matters, where you live and your roots are on your agenda with this New Moon. You may want to reorganize your home, move or go through an emotional cleansing process.
This New Moon initiates a restructuring process, especially in areas related to family and inner roots. The sky supports you if you have intentions of moving house, clarifying settlement plans or making peace with the past.
In your business and career journey, some projects are about to be completed. Work that will not continue may be closed, which may lead you to a different direction. Tensions with authority figures may lead you to make more radical and internal decisions about your life.
♊ Gemini
New beginnings in the field of communication, close environment, education and siblings become possible with this New Moon. The way you express yourself is transforming. You may experience an inner leap in writing, speaking, teaching. The direction of your voice changes; your words become more sincere, more effective and more visible.
The people around you, your neighbors or your social ties are changing rapidly. Some tests may come up in relations with siblings. Old scores may be settled or there may be situations where you need to keep your distance. At the same time, you should be careful during short trips.
♋ Cancer
Material values, income-expenditure balance and sense of self-worth become your focus with this New Moon. You may question what you really value and on which foundations you have built your sense of security.
A period of redefining your financial security begins. It also marks a new financial beginning. You can take steps to create income, revise earning plans or get tangible returns from the areas where you add value.
♌ Leo
A brand new period begins in your life. You may want to make yourself stronger, more visible. You are refreshing your identity, your stance and what you want from life.
Whatever you’ve been putting off – a step, a beginning, an intention – now is the time to put it into action. However, you may go through some tests, especially in the areas of bilateral relationships, partnerships and marriage. There may be developments in your home or in the area you share in your life that challenge your ego.
♍ Virgo
This New Moon can bring to the surface many themes that you have suppressed in your subconscious. A process of closure, surrender and spiritual cleansing begins. You receive a call to say goodbye to the thoughts in your mind that tire you, hold you down and no longer function. It’s time to face the fears you’ve been keeping in the background. Mental burdens that you need to let go of may be keeping you in the past. From time to time, you may want to get away from everyone and everything and stay in your own silence.
This is a period when you need to take care of your health. Take special care to rest, listen to your body and don’t suppress your inner voice.
♎ Libra
This New Moon can bring important transformations in your circle of friends, social groups and projects you are working on. You may decide to part ways with those with whom you no longer share the same vision. A new future plan is taking shape and you’ll see much more clearly who you want to continue with.
Your social circle is changing. As the direction of your dreams, hopes and ideals change, the ties with your environment are being redefined. Some of your relationships will inspire you, while others will drag you down. During this period, you will review your relationships and want to free yourself from connections that no longer nourish you.
♏ Scorpio
It’s the beginning of a period in your career where you’ll attract attention and take center stage. A new role, visibility or leadership opportunity may await you. But this ascension will only be possible if you break old patterns. It’s time to build your true power in the outside world.
This New Moon opens the door to a major transformation regarding your career and public standing. Confrontations with authority figures may offer you the opportunity to redefine your own power.
♐ Sagittarius
New steps regarding beliefs, distant travels, academic plans and legal processes are on the agenda with this New Moon. A radical change in your view of life can begin.
You are entering a process of discovery that will give your life a deeper meaning. The people or events you will encounter, especially during your travels, can transform you internally. It’s time to break free and take charge of your life more firmly. The sky is calling you to grow and expand your vision.
♑ Capricorn
With this New Moon, inheritance, debts and shared resources may come to the fore. You are in the process of restructuring both emotional and financial ties. Staying away from power struggles, letting go of control and going into emotional depth with courage will be key.
Sensitive themes such as illnesses or losses of loved ones can be emotionally challenging. You may also feel pressure about debts and receivables. Financial crunches may come up, but these difficulties will teach you important lessons about resource management and real commitments.
♒ Aquarius
This New Moon opens a brand new page in the field of bilateral relationships, marriage and partnerships . But before this beginning, you need to sincerely answer the question “Who am I?”. A true relationship requires facing one’s own shadow first.
For some Aquarians, this New Moon may also herald the beginning of a union leading to marriage. The people who will enter your life during this period may be sincere in terms of communication, reassuring and have a childlike spirit.
♓ Pisces
This New Moon has an impact on your daily routine, your work environment, your health and the areas where you provide services. You may need to break free from old habits to build a more productive life and create a sustainable rhythm.
Chronic health problems of your family or spouse may also be on your agenda during this period. It will also be useful to be careful about fire, electrical faults or technical failures in your home or workplace. You may be especially sensitive to issues such as blood pressure and heart rhythm, so don’t neglect your health.
✨ This New Moon is questioning your identity, your light, your heart. If you want to shine, you must first illuminate the inner shadows. And remember: Talitha star doesn’t just give a second chance, it requires a heart that is big enough to appreciate that chance.
📌 If you are curious about the special effects of this New Moon on your chart, you can make an individual counseling appointment. I am here to move forward with the compass of your heart.
