Aligned and Awakened: Radiant Authenticity for the New Moon in Leo

Debra Trappen
4 days ago
2 min read

Beloved,

Today's New Moon in Leo offers an invitation to ignite your boldest truth. Even though she appears dark in the sky, within her shadowed face is the promise of fresh beginnings - an opening for your creativity, confidence, and soulful expression. This is about reclaiming your worth and stepping into the center of your own story... not ego or performance.

Theme of Alignment: Radiant Authenticity

This New Moon asks:

What is your most authentic voice?

What spark within you is waiting to be voiced, danced, or shared?

Leo energy supports your personal power and generosity of spirit... even when no one is watching.

Crystals to Work With

Set yourself up for alignment with these luminous stones:

Citrine – A fiery amplifier of self-confidence, clarity, and abundance.
Carnelian – Ignites movement, courage, and creative passion.
Sunstone – Warms the spirit, invites optimism, and lights the path of leadership.

Personal Ritual: Moonlit Majesty Anointing

Anoint your palms with rose, orange, or ylang ylang essential oil—fragrant allies for heart-opening and radiant confidence. Hold a citrine or sunstone to your chest under the dark sky.

Speak your intention aloud:

“I step into my creative power with fierce love and authenticity.”

Let the fragrance and crystal warmth sync with the solitude of this moment.

Business Ritual: Creative Launch Ceremony

Light a gold or orange candle. Place your stone(s) - citrine or carnelian - nearby. Speak your biggest vision aloud, then watch as the flame carries your declaration into the night.

Begin with a simple “yes” to one next step... soft, committed, real.

Essential Oils & Herbs

Essential Oils: Orange blossom or citrus fusion (for joyful expansion), Geranium (earth-centered empowerment), Frankincense (sacred grounding).
Herbs: Marigold (creative bloom), Hibiscus (feminine vibrancy), Rosemary (clarity and focus).

Reflective Journal Prompts

Let these questions guide your ink:

What creativity or joy have I dimmed, and what would it feel like to fully embody it?
Where have I held back my voice or light, and what would it take to shine?
What intention am I ready to plant now, even if only in seed form?

Archetypes for Radiant Becoming

These divine figures inspire us to stand true:

Freya – Norse goddess of love, bravery, and creative power. She calls us to claim our desires without shame, to lead with the fierce heart of a warrior, and to honor both beauty and boldness in our pursuits.
Hathor – Egyptian goddess of celebration, sensual expression, and sacred femininity. She invites us to dance, to nourish joy, and to remember that pleasure is a path to power and presence.
Sekhmet – She embodies Leo’s solar fire. She teaches us how to transmute anger or suppression into action and healing. She's about sacred rage becoming sacred leadership.

Sacred Mantra for Leo’s Light

“I roar gently from my truth. I radiate creativity and courage.”

Repeat under the night sky (or throughout your day) until the vibration settles into your bones.

As you plant this moonlit seed, know that its roots will follow where your truest aim is set. This is the energy of radiant authenticity... of being seen, heard, and lived fully. No apologies. No hiding.

You are ready. You are worthy. The stage is yours.

With fierce love & golden moonlight,