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Full Moon @ 16 degrees Leo 40'
February 5, 2023
11:29 AM PST
2:29 PM EST
February's Full Moon in tropical Leo forms a dynamic t-square with Uranus while Venus and Mars move beyond an exact square. This Full Moon can suddenly bring creative, self-expressive, or performative processes to a culmination and significant breaking point. And the flow of events and activities can shift in unexpected directions, so plan for some flexibility.
As the Full Moon culminates at the start of the month, some dynamic tension and passionate intensity are infusing the astrological landscape. One highlight of the Leo archetype is its tendency and emphasis on playfulness and the pursuit of joy. This Full Moon can definitely stimulate and inspire strong desires to break free of routines or monotony to seek less structure and more fun.
The fiery archetype of Leo, combined with Venus and Mars' square off, can amplify passions, desires, sensuality, and in some instances, relational tensions, especially anything repressed and unexpressed. This is a powerful Full Moon for bringing those less acknowledged dimensions to the surface, but be wary of overdramatizing or stimulating unnecessary conflict.
Additionally, if you've struggled with confidence, motivation, or excitement for attaining a goal or ideal, this lunation can correlate with the sudden emergence of new life and possibilities. After months of Mars' retrograde cycle and several weeks of planetary stations, this Full Moon relates to a much-needed onset of changes and empowerment.
Overall, this Full Moon represents a significant shake-up to the status quo, helping us to break out of stagnancy and dead-end thinking. Make some effort in the days surrounding this lunation to seek new experiences and possibilities--willingly embrace the unknown rather than resist it. And always, when Uranus plugs into a significant event, there will be some surprises, but trust the flow of change and allow yourself to play with less attachment to specific outcomes.