February 9, 2020, the full moon is in Leo. With the sun in Aquarius opposite the moon in Leo, this makes for an interesting combination. The card associated with the astrological sign of Leo in the tarot is number eight, Strength. The additional tarot card associated with this moon is the seven of wands. I pulled the cards that come before and after both the Strength card and the Seven of Wands, as well as The Sun and The Moon cards.
So, here is our Leo Moon tarot spread:
The card of Strength (the card top and center) in the Major Arcana is one that symbolizes, inner strength, faith, emotional balance, and confidence in one’s quiet power. This card comes after The Chariot, which symbolizes getting oneself together, bringing the mind, body, and spirit into balance. Once the chariot driver has brought himself into balance, he can now use his focus and force of will, to direct the sphinxes. They all work together as one to move the chariot forward to achieve a common goal.
After Strength, we have The Hermit. This card’s image is one of going within, inner wisdom, retreating from the world to enable one to deeply contemplate. This card can also symbolize a wise mentor, but not one that is mainstream. I think of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda from Star Wars when I see this card.
Now we move on to the second row:
The Seven of Wands (the card bottom and center) is a card of standing up for oneself, defending one’s achievements and/or reputation, and standing alone in the face of adversity. It can also indicate taking the “high ground” in a situation.
The card before it is the six of wands. This card is one of achievements and/or talents being acknowledged by others, success that has been earned, self confidence in one’s abilities, a promotion, overcoming obstacles, and victory.
The Eight of Wands, after the Seven of Wands, is a message of potential travel, action, inspiration, moving forward, motivation, and inner drive.
The Moon in the tarot, in general is a card of intuition, going within, the subconscious, not knowing all the facts of a situation, mystery, things hidden, using one’s instincts to move forward on a path, but not knowing yet where it leads.
So with the Moon in Leo, this is a message of the time being right to step into your courage to bring one’s talents and abilities into the light. Have you been hiding an aspect of yourself or going along with others, blending in with the “herd”, because it feels “safe”? The Leo Moon is saying that perhaps it is a good time to begin to love and acknowledge that aspect of yourself so you can bring it out for the benefit of yourself and others.
Leo is an astrological fire sign. The aspects of this sign are openness, giving and receiving attention, joyfulness, playfulness, creativity, leadership, and imagination. Leo’s enjoy the limelight. Their courage gives them the confidence to show their talents and uniqueness to others. This is the energy of creators, artists and actors.
The sun in Aquarius is a bit high minded. A little bit cold, technical, more analytical. It’s attention is primarily directed to helping others through evolving the collective through innovation and technology, and less about the concerns of the aspirations of the individual. Now, this can actually be a good thing, if seen in the right perspective. As the sun in this sign, is busy with other “bigger things”. This translates to us as individuals, not being under the microscope of others. It can be a good time to showcase a creative project or aspect of yourself that you have kept hidden, as the current energies won’t overwhelm you with undue attention, especially from negative critics. You are more likely to attract those like-minded individuals who appreciate what you have to offer. The trolls will be too busy at this time with other things to take notice!
And when you do start to turn some more heads, you will already have been established in the spotlight. You will have received support from the others in “your tribe”. As such, your inner resolve will be strong. It will be easy to stand up in your own individuality and tell the critics to move along. Where before, this same criticism may have been intimidating to you, now I get the message of “you got this”. I see this as I look at the Strength card and the Seven of Wands below it.
This Leo fiery confidence and joy leads to the eight of wands! New opportunities, a zest for life, maybe even travel! As the Eight of Wands is underneath The Hermit, this could even be travel in the form of visiting other lands as a way to get away for a while, a type of a personal, introspective “quest”. Or it could be an indication of intense study of a subject that you are passionate about which will lead you down a new path in your life. As a Leo Moon, the destination of the journey is not known yet. But the eight of wands suggests this will be an opportunity for inspiration and adventure for sure!
This is a good time to showcase your talents or at least begin the process of bringing them out. Increase your social interactions with others that have the same interests as you, stand up to others, and set those boundaries! Follow your joy! Remember, the one living YOUR life is YOU! Do what inspires you. We all have talents and abilities that are meant to be brought out to enhance the quality of our life and the lives of others.
Your courage to put yourself out there, will inspire others to do the same! I believe we need more of this at this time. For when we show our “beauty” to the world, it makes the world a more beautiful place.
“Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What’s a sundial in the shade”`
~ Benjamin Franklin
Thank you!!!
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