LEO New Moon: Manifestation & New Beginnings

BY NICOLE LAU

The Leo New Moon: Your Creative Power Portal

The Leo New Moon is the most powerful time of the year for manifesting creative expression, authentic confidence, and heart-centered leadership. Occurring in late July or early August, this lunar event opens a portal to claim your radiance, express your unique gifts, and step into your sovereignty. This is when the universe invites you to shine your light, create from joy, and lead with your heart wide open.

Why the Leo New Moon is Special

Unlike other new moons, the Leo New Moon carries the energy of:

• Creative power: Sun-ruled artistic expression and manifestation
• Heart activation: Leading from love and courage
• Authentic confidence: Knowing your worth and shining boldly
• Joyful creation: Manifesting through play and pleasure
• Generous leadership: Inspiring and empowering others

This is THE time to set intentions for creative projects, confidence building, leadership opportunities, and anything that requires you to shine.

What to Manifest During Leo New Moon

The Leo New Moon is ideal for manifesting:

• Creative projects: Art, performance, writing, music, any creative expression
• Confidence and self-worth: Inner radiance and self-assurance
• Leadership roles: Positions of influence and visibility
• Recognition: Being seen and celebrated for your gifts
• Romance and passion: Heart-centered love and joy
• Children and fertility: Pregnancy or creative birthing
• Play and pleasure: Fun, celebration, and enjoyment
• Personal brand: Authentic self-expression and visibility

Leo New Moon Manifestation Ritual

Preparation (Day Before)

• Cleanse your space with sound or sunlight
• Gather: gold and orange candles, citrine, sunstone, mirror, journal, creative supplies
• Wear something that makes you feel confident and beautiful
• Reflect on what you're ready to create and share

The Ritual (On New Moon Day)

Step 1: Create Your Radiance Altar (10 minutes)

• Set up altar with gold and orange candles
• Place citrine, sunstone, and tiger's eye crystals
• Add a mirror (to see your own radiance)
• Include creative tools or symbols of your gifts
• Make it beautiful and celebratory

Step 2: Heart Chakra Activation (15 minutes)

• Sit comfortably and place both hands on your heart
• Breathe golden light into your chest
• Visualize your heart as a sun, radiating in all directions
• Feel it expanding with each breath
• Chant "YAM" (heart chakra seed sound) 12 times
• Feel your heart opening and activating

Step 3: Mirror Work - Claim Your Radiance (10 minutes)

• Sit before a mirror and gaze into your own eyes
• Speak aloud: "I am radiant. I am worthy. I am magnificent."
• Notice any resistance or discomfort
• Breathe through it and continue
• See your own divine light reflected back
• Stay until you can hold your own gaze with love

Step 4: Creative Expression (15 minutes)

• Create something from pure joy - don't plan or think
• Paint, dance, sing, write, move - whatever calls you
• Let your heart express freely without judgment
• This activates your creative manifestation power
• The act of creating opens the portal

Step 5: Write Your Creative Intentions (15 minutes)

• Write in present tense as if already manifested
• Focus on CREATING, SHINING, and LEADING
• Include how it FEELS to be seen and celebrated
• Be bold - this is not the time for modesty
• Write 5-10 intentions

Example Intentions:

• "I am confidently sharing my art and it's being celebrated and valued."
• "I am radiating authentic confidence and attracting amazing opportunities."
• "I am leading with my heart and inspiring others to shine."
• "I am creating joyfully and my work brings pleasure to myself and others."
• "I am worthy of recognition and I receive praise with grace."

Step 6: Embody Your Radiant Self (15 minutes)

• Stand up and embody the person who has manifested these intentions
• How do they stand? How do they move?
• Practice walking, speaking, and being as your radiant self
• Feel the confidence in your body
• Take up space unapologetically
• This embodiment activates the manifestation

Step 7: Perform Your Intentions (10 minutes)

• Read each intention aloud as if performing on stage
• Use your full voice and body
• Perform with passion and conviction
• Let yourself be seen (even if only by yourself)
• Feel the power of claiming your desires boldly

Step 8: Create a Visibility Commitment (5 minutes)

• Choose ONE way you'll be visible within 48 hours
• This could be: posting on social media, sharing your work, having a conversation, performing
• Write down specifically what you'll do
• Commit to being seen

Step 9: Close with Celebration (5 minutes)

• Dance, celebrate, or do something joyful
• Thank your heart for its courage
• Affirm: "I am the sun. I shine. It is done."
• Let candles burn (safely) or blow them out

Post-Ritual Integration

The Next 48 Hours

• Be visible as committed
• Create something and share it
• Wear bold colors (gold, orange, red)
• Practice receiving compliments graciously

The Next 2 Weeks (Until Full Moon)

• Create daily, even for 5 minutes
• Practice mirror work and self-affirmation
• Take opportunities to be seen and heard
• Lead in some capacity

The Next 6 Months

• Track creative manifestations
• Celebrate every win and recognition
• Continue building confidence
• Share your gifts generously

Leo New Moon Manifestation Boosters

Creative Actions

• Start the creative project you've been dreaming about
• Share your work publicly
• Perform, present, or showcase your talents
• Take a creative class or workshop
• Collaborate with other creatives

Confidence Actions

• Practice daily mirror affirmations
• Dress in ways that make you feel powerful
• Take up space unapologetically
• Speak up in meetings or groups
• Ask for what you want boldly

Leadership Actions

• Volunteer to lead a project
• Mentor or teach someone
• Share your vision publicly
• Make decisions from your heart
• Inspire others through your example

Affirmations

Repeat throughout the lunar cycle:

• "I am radiant and worthy of being seen."
• "I create from joy and my work is celebrated."
• "I lead with my heart wide open."
• "I am confident in my unique gifts."
• "I shine my light boldly and unapologetically."

What NOT to Do on Leo New Moon

• Don't dim your light to make others comfortable
• Don't hide your gifts or play small
• Don't wait for permission to shine
• Don't create from obligation - only from joy
• Don't deflect compliments - receive them

Signs Your Manifestation is Working

Within days to weeks, you may notice:

• Opportunities to showcase your talents
• Increased confidence and self-assurance
• Recognition and praise for your work
• Creative ideas flowing easily
• Feeling more joyful and playful
• Leadership opportunities appearing

Leo New Moon Journaling Prompts

• What am I ready to create and share?
• Where am I dimming my light?
• What would I do if I knew I'd be celebrated?
• How can I lead with my heart?
• What brings me pure creative joy?
• What does my most radiant self look like?

Your Leo New Moon Commitment

The Leo New Moon asks you to make a sacred commitment:

"I commit to shining my light boldly and unapologetically. I will create from joy and share my gifts generously. I will not hide or play small. I will lead with my heart and inspire others to shine. I am radiant, I am worthy, I am the sun."

This is your time to claim your creative power and shine. The universe is ready to celebrate you. All you have to do is step into your radiance.

Ready to manifest through creative expression? The Leo New Moon is your cosmic spotlight.