Full Moon in Leo: Shine Your Love Light

 

Tonight, we have a fiery Full Moon in the lionhearted sign of Leo. It is a fabulous influence, once we get past the overwhelming largesse of the whole thing. The Moon is conjunct the grand expander planet Jupiter, also in Leo, granting Luna emotional superpowers this week.

Loving Leo is ruled by the heart. You may feel both the pain and the beauty of Big Love at this time. Most of us will feel the urge to self-express. Our hearts will be stretched wider, our emotions will range from tears to laughter to overwhelming joy to pure “Wow! I’m alive!” This is exhilarating stuff. Our need to share the love will move us, no doubt, to great outpourings. Direct it to those who can receive, receive, receive your gifts.

Beware the Naysayers

There is an important caveat to all this grand heart opening – and that is, “Beware the Naysayers.”

There is a karmic yod happening during this Full Moon, so some discomfort is unavoidable as we expand. A yod is formed when three planets form an isosceles triangle. This yod occurs between Pluto in Capricorn, the Full Moon in Leo, and Mars/Chiron conjunct in Pisces. A yod brings the need for major adjustments that are evolutionary in scope. We can expect deep, transformational (Pluto) healing activity during this Moon that may bring up past hurts with a potential sting (Mars/Chiron in Pisces). In other words, we are very likely to get challenged for our self-expression (Leo Moon).

It is easy for an astrologer to say during a Full Moon in Leo to say “Go big! Shine bright!” Yes, but we have to protect our hearts, because there are the naysayers who will always feel the need to correct you. This is subtle undermining. Remember the phrase: “Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach.” If you find yourself tempted to get teacherly or preachy, giving unsolicited feedback, make sure you’re not alienating those who may just simply benefit from old-fashioned acceptance and love. And shield yourself from anyone else who tries pulling that buzzkill business on you.

Mercurial Mishaps

We still have Mercury in Retrograde until February 11, the fly in the ointment causing communication snafus. Perhaps you’ve noticed the old “foot in mouth” syndrome has been popping up, or perhaps you’re having a hard time thinking clearly. Mercury in retrograde can result in more misunderstandings than usual. Do your best to be quick-footed around sticky situations. Instead of reacting to create more of a landslide of arguments or hurt feelings, try being flexible.

Mercury is in Aquarius, a fixed air sign. While brilliant in flashes of insight, this energy can be stubborn. Aquarius can lean toward objectivity so much it forgets that feelings may be involved. People aren’t computers and even if you think you’re just being “right,” “clear,” or “correcting,” it can come across as insensitive or overbearing. Be especially cautious about the emails you press the Send button on. Read them over carefully first. There is a real human being on the other side.

Shine Your Light

With the Sun transiting in Aquarius at this Leo lunation, the personal freedom to self-express is crucial, and it should be for the good of the whole. The bigger your light, the bigger the chance you’ll be criticized, the more flack you are likely to receive. Don’t pay any attention to it. If you’ve done your inner work, you’re connected to heart and soul. Your intention is pure, so soldier on. Keep expressing in your own unique, offbeat and upbeat fashion.

Shine on, superstar. The love light of this Full Moon is gorgeous. Just like you.

Erin Reese is an author, spiritual guide, astrologer, and modern psychic reader based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She works with clients all over the world. For readings and spiritual counseling by Skype, phone or email, contact her directly. She can be reached at erin@erinreese.com.