Cosmic Energies 25/07-22/08/2025

A new moon happens when the sun and the moon meet at the exact same degree of a sign. Looking up from Earth, they appear to occupy the same spot in the sky. This so-called conjunction sets the tone for the entire lunar cycle that follows, shaping our inner world, emotional currents, and the collective energy field. This time, we step into the fiery, creative realm of Leo, and the heat is unmistakable.

With the new moon opposite Pluto, trined by Saturn and Neptune, and sextile to Uranus, this cycle calls us to reclaim our voice and our creative power while staying grounded and flexible enough to navigate collective pressure. Add Mercury retrograde squaring Lilith and a karmic T-square between Mars, Venus, and the Lunar Nodes, and you can feel the tension between personal self-expression and the weight of ancestral, societal, and collective expectations.

NEW MOON – The Starting Point

25 July 2025, 2° Leo (02:11 ICT, Cambodia time)

A Leo new moon is usually playful, bold, and ready to shine, but this one carries depth and weight. Opposite Pluto at 2° Aquarius, the question of authenticity versus external pressure takes center stage. On a personal level, we may feel torn between our desire to express ourselves freely and the fear of collective judgment or rejection. In the world around us, power struggles, censorship, and debates about leadership and influence are likely to dominate headlines. The key? Remember that true Leo energy is not about proving or performing, it is about radiating from the heart.

The supportive trines to Saturn and Neptune encourage us to root this heart-centered self-expression in integrity and compassion. Saturn provides the structure and patience to turn creative ideas into long-term vision, while Neptune softens the edges, inviting spiritual purpose into our actions. If you feel stuck, take time to connect with your body and imagination: dance, paint, or meditate. Breathe deeply into your belly and play! Your heart is your compass!

The sextile to Uranus reminds us to stay flexible. Expect sudden insights, unexpected conversations, and new ideas that can help shift stale dynamics. On a collective level, breakthroughs in communication, education, or media are possible, echoing the longer trends I described in my Uranus in Gemini article. Technological leaps and changes in how information spreads will continue to reshape our shared reality.

Mercury retrograde squares Lilith, stirring the pot of suppressed emotions and taboo topics. Words have sharp edges now. Old wounds around visibility, shame, or the fear of speaking up may surface. Think before you roar. Journal instead of reacting. Voice messages, writing exercises, or ritualized chanting can help move these energies consciously rather than explosively.

Meanwhile, Venus squares Mars on the South Node, forming a karmic T-square that exposes old relational patterns. We may feel pulled between duty, desire, and personal freedom. On the world stage, this could manifest as conflicts around women’s rights, gender roles, or labor divisions. Individually, notice where you overgive or strive for perfection to earn love. Step back. Breathe. Choose differently.

Practical tips for this lunar cycle:

• Place one hand on your heart and one on your belly daily. Whisper: “I am allowed to take up space.”

• Walk barefoot or spend time in sunlight to ground your fire energy.

• Sing or chant – the voice is a powerful healing tool now.

• Let Mercury retrograde reveal what was hidden before you respond.

UNFOLDING – Throughout the Month

28 July 2025

Venus sextile Chiron (27° Gemini/Aries)

Gentle healing in relationships. Reach out to someone with compassion, or tend to your own wounds around love and self-worth. Acts of kindness ripple far now.

30 July 2025

Chiron turns retrograde (27° Aries, until 30 December 2025)

Old wounds resurface for reflection. Don’t force closure. Observe, feel, and let them teach you.

31 July 2025

Venus enters Cancer

Emotional depth enters our relationships. We crave safety, tenderness, and true emotional connection.

01 August 2025

Sun conjunct Mercury (9° Leo)

Clarity dawns, but with Mercury retrograde, it’s better for inner revelations than big announcements. Reflect on what story you want to tell when the time is right.

Venus square Saturn/Neptune (1° Cancer/Aries)

Emotional idealism meets reality. Relationships or financial plans might feel restricted. Be patient and stay honest about what is sustainable.

07 August 2025

Mars enters Libra

Energy shifts toward diplomacy and cooperation. Channel your drive into building bridges rather than burning them.

Sun square Lilith (14° Leo/Scorpio)

The wild, unapologetic feminine demands recognition. Deep healing of shadow topics, sexual taboos, and suppressed emotions is possible if we stay heart-centered rather than combative. Jupiter’s ongoing trine to Lilith supports liberation and eases tension, helping the suppressed feminine rise with grace rather than anger.

09 August 2025

Full Moon (17° Aquarius, 2:55 pm ICT, Cambodia Time)

The culmination of this cycle carries a powerful kite configuration. A kite is a rare aspect figure where one opposition is harmoniously supported by two trines and a sextile, creating momentum and a clear direction for growth.

Here, Saturn and Neptune form the focal point, with Mars opposing them, and Uranus and Pluto supporting from the sides. This is a collective reset point.

On a personal level, this Full Moon asks us to balance individual self-expression (Leo Sun) with collective responsibility (Aquarius Moon). The T-square to Lilith intensifies emotional truths around exclusion, rebellion, and authenticity. Journal on where you’ve been hiding parts of yourself to fit in. Ritual idea: Light two candles, one for your individual light and one for the collective. Ask: “How can my uniqueness serve the whole?”

On the global stage, we may witness protests, debates over freedom of speech, and further shifts in leadership. Breakthroughs in technology, social justice, or community-driven movements are likely, aligning with the long-term Uranian trends.

11 August 2025

Mercury turns direct (4° Leo)

Mental clarity and communication flow return. It’s time to move forward with plans and share what you’ve been refining.

12 August 2025

Saturn sextile Uranus (1° Aries/Gemini)

A supportive aspect for making lasting changes. Combine innovation with practicality.

Venus conjunct Jupiter (14° Cancer)

Joyful, expansive energy in love and finances. Celebrate beauty and connection.

13 August 2025

Venus trine Lilith (15° Cancer/Scorpio)

Deepest healing of the divine feminine. Of the wild and the nurturing. The saint and the whore. The pretty and the raw. A day to embrace our wholeness!

15 August 2025

Mercury sextile Mars (5° Leo/Libra)

Words and actions align. Great for productive conversations and planning.

16 August 2025

Venus trine the North Node (18° Cancer/Pisces)

Karmic connections and relationships that feel fated or deeply aligned may enter or deepen.

20 August 2025

Sun trine Chiron (26° Leo/Aries)

Healing through self-expression. Share your story, paint your truth, or simply let your vulnerability be seen.

CLOSING REFLECTIONS

This lunar cycle asks us to stand tall in our light without losing touch with the collective heart. It is a dance between authenticity and responsibility, between expressing our truth and listening to the world around us. Power dynamics are shifting. New visions are forming. And we are all part of this creative process.

Ask yourself:

• What do I need to express that I have been holding back?

• Where do I still seek approval instead of radiating from my heart?

• How can I serve the collective by being fully myself?

And then take time to move your body, to sing, to breathe.

Let your heart lead and have fun!

Next New Moon: 23 August 2025, 0° Virgo

Next Full Moon & Total Lunar Eclipse: 07 September 2025, 15° Pisces

If you want to know more about your personal cosmic blueprint and how to navigate the current energies, book an astrology reading with me here. Online or in-person in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Have a magical lunar cycle, everybody.

Shine your light loud, we’re all illuminating the same sky.

Sissi

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