2023 Leo New Moon begins Monkey Month

Aug 16, 2023 at 2:38 am PDT is a new Moon in Leo. Leo rules the 5th house of creativity, self-expression, and children. The new Moon, Sun, and Venus are all in Leo providing you and your family opportunities for artistic enjoyment, and appreciation of what you love and value. Venus retrograde until Sept 3 brings nostalgia, memories of the past, and understanding of emotional needs.

This new Moon begins the shadow week before Mercury retrograde Aug 23 until Sept 15. This new moon begins the lunar month of the Monkey. So most of Monkey month will be during Mercury retrograde. Monkey is lucky in general and a sign of good fortune.?However, even curious and quick Monkey may need to slow down and review plans during Mercury retrograde.

The new Moon, Sun, and Venus in Leo square Uranus in Taurus. There might be interest in new experiences and new learning, although not much discipline for follow through. It’s easy to jump to conclusions, especially under the influence of independent and rebellious Monkey. So, maintain focus to avoid becoming scattered. Keep in mind that kindness and diplomacy work best in this Rabbit year.

As we wind down this summer of Rabbit year and move into the fall season, consider?contacting?me for your tarot or astrology reading to support your plans and goals for the remainder of 2023.?

Opportunities for a Leo loving heart and Monkey fun are for all this lunar month, especially Fire signs Leo, Sagittarius, and Aries and those born in Rat, Dragon, Snake, and Monkey years.

Happy new Moon,

Susan