February 2020 | Full Moon in Leo
keywords | self-awareness, self-validation, confidence, creativity, leadership, charismatic, generous, enthusiasm, entertainment, impression, power, playfulness, drama, courage.
the february full moon on february 9, 2020 is transiting in fiery leo at 20’; oppose the sun in aquarius at 20’ (needs vs wants, self vs others - individuality vs collective, to lead in the spotlight vs fall to the back, open our hearts vs open our minds), trine mars in sagittarius (taking lead, making the first move, being direct and assertive without being bossy or rude, support of making bold choices), with venus in aries (increase in intimacy, sex love and passion is in the air, possibility of arguments/fights due to impulsive reactions, selfishness may rise).
FEBRUARY NUMEROLOGY
this month is a universal 6 month (2+2+0+2+0). a universal 6 month triggers themes of journeying through the heart (vulnerability, authenticity, healing), love, commitment, harmony, value, family (mother-child dynamic), home, heartfelt expression, connections outside (compassion) and within ourselves (intuition, mind, self-love, self-care), boundaries, projections (triggers), perfectionism (delusion), and building an internal foundation.
related post | numerical energy for dec 2019
a leo full moon occurring in a universal 6 month is here to teach us the idea of aligning everything we do with our heart.
re-evaluating heart-felt connections (to self + others)
tuning into our heart and soul’s desire (discerning what is or isn’t right for us or what no longer serves us)
making sure our values and commitments (goals, responsibilities, creative projects, connections) align us with our heart’s center.
connecting with the awe and wonder, curiosity, love, joy, and purity we once had as children.
being our most authentic self
investing our time and energy in only the things we are the most passionate about
WHAT TO FOCUS ON
REDEFINE LOVE
leo rules the 5th house of romance, love, and affairs. this leo full moon is a perfect time to redefine how you’re giving love and perceiving it. love should not make you feel unsafe. love should not allow you to play yourself short. love should not want to change you into someone you’re not. love should be mutual, accepting, and multi-dimensional.
what is your love language? what is your partner’s love language? what is your child’s love language?
how do you love yourself?
does the type of love you witnessed as a child negatively impact the way you perceive and display love in your relationships today?
if you died today, would you be able to say that you died doing what you love? if not, what can you change to make sure you’re able to do that?
how would you define love?
STEPPING INTO YOUR POWER
stepping into your power is all about acting in a way that is true to who you are and acknowledging that you have the ability to create the life you desire. leo is all about confidence, courage, and power. when you’re choosing to step into your power, you know you are in complete control of your own life and no one has the power to cross boundaries with you, ever, because you won't allow it.
every single person in this world has this inner power, but we sometimes restrict & distract ourselves, which then prevents us from accessing our power within.
so look at the areas of your life where your power is being restricted:
are you choosing the best life for yourself or are you playing yourself small and settling in your comfort zone?
what is preventing you from radiating self-confidence?
what area of your life do you need to step into your power and take lead?
who do you need to form boundaries with that you may be allowing too much access to your power or may be influencing you to lessen your power?
AWARENESS OF SELF
when the moon is in leo, it triggers our awareness of self (how you perceive yourself, sense of identity, self-love, self-worth) and with the sun in its polar opposite, aquarius - making us aware that seeking validation outside of ourselves or measuring our self-worth through the receptivity of others should not be a determination of our worth.
what makes you, you?
what part of your identity are you struggling to uphold because it’s not in alignment with your authentic self?
what part of yourself are you seeking validation for?
what happened in your childhood that made you doubt yourself that you now need the approval of others to be who you are or who you want to be?
being aware of ourselves also allows us to connect to our body on a conscious level, such as acknowledgement of what our body calls for (our physical and emotional needs) and honing our intuition.
where are you selling yourself short?
what is distracting you from showing yourself more love?
what is no longer a compatible source to your happiness, mental health, and well-being?
““THE REASON YOU HAVE A HARD TIME TRUSTING YOUR INTUITION IS BECAUSE YOU ARE STILL CONVINCED THAT SOME OUTSIDE AUTHORITY KNOWS BETTER THAN YOU.””
— MARYAM HASNAA
INTENTIONS TO CREATE
when there is a full moon, we are reflecting on the things that need to end, be adjusted, or acknowledged so with the moon being in leo, we’re looking at things in the area of play, creativity, love, self-expression, self-validation, self-awareness, intuition, heart-based, parenting (leo rules the 5th house of children), etc.
removal of creative blocks
release limitations of self-expression
removal of blockages preventing you from trusting your intuition
release of self-centered behaviors (selfishness, attention-seeking tendencies)
release of aggressive behaviors (dominance, controlling, temper tantrums, competitiveness)
enhance discernment and intuitive judgment (making decisions based off gut instinct).
removal of blockages that prevent opportunities of play (taking vacations, traveling)
increase courage, playfulness (seeing the humor in things, not being so serious all the time), and confidence in oneself
release attachment of identity to internalized wounds
release the desire to seek external validation
remove blockages that may be affecting sex drive
BALANCE SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA
although leo rules the heart, it will be activating our solar plexus (the chakra of intuition, our second brain (gut instinct), where our fire, passion, and light of confidence/courage is stored)
connects to: identity (ego) and sense of self, the inner child, personal power
when balanced: you are responsible, reliable, confident, energetic, have a healthy immune system, a risk taker, determined, motivated, empowered, and at peace with life
physical symptoms of imbalance: digestive issues (indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, or ibs), ulcers, fatigue, diabetes, hypoglycemia, disorders in the stomach area (liver, pancreas, gall bladder),
mental + emotional symptoms of imbalance: low self-esteem, lack of confidence (doubt), indecision, unmotivated, insecurity, depression, confusion, lack of willpower, anxiety, aggressive behavior (dominant, controlling, manipulative, competitive, violent outbursts).
deeply rooted causes for solar plexus imbalance: constantly was shamed during childhood, lived in a volatile home (where physical abuse occurred or where you may have feared punishment), had to take on responsibilities that werent age-appropriate (taking care of sibilings or working to earn money for family)
HEALING METHODS
foods to eat: bananas, corn, yellow squash, mangos, lemons, pineapples, peaches, honey.
crystals to use: amber, citrine, topaz
oils/incense: cedarwood (clears stagnant energy, grounds + stabilized the solar plexus), ylang ylang (focuses on healthy energy in the solar plexus and improves confidence)
rituals/practices: fire-based practices such as candle magic, release or create intentions through burning rituals, do rituals under the sun (sun cleanse)
BALANCE HEART CHAKRA
leo rules the heart so this full moon will definitely activate our heart chakra
connects to: our emotional self, connection to others (relationships), sense of love, nurtures life lessons of generosity, compassion, and inner peace
when balanced: you are loving, compassionate, empathetic, have healthy boundaries, forgiving, at peace, content, caring, nurturing
physical symptoms of imbalance: asthma flare ups, hypertension, disorders of the lung (bronchitis or lung infection) or heart (heart disease)
mental + emotional symptoms of imbalance: co-dependent, clingy, jealous, possessive, fear of intimacy, fear of rejection, fear of abandonment, distant or cold, isolated/lonely, antisocial/withdrawn, judgmental and critical of self and/or others, people pleaser, poor boundaries, self-sacrificing, mentally/emotionally or physically abusive to others, selfish, lack trust or not trustworthy
deeply rooted causes for heart chakra imbalance: felt abandoned or rejected by parent, constantly shamed or criticized as a child, lived in a home where parents were distant, loveless, or gave conditional love, experience emotional suffering due to the death of someone close, felt the grief from a parent who went through a divorce or loss a loved one, was sexually or physically abused.
HEALING METHODS
foods to eat: spinach, kale, cabbage, broccoli, celery, cucumbers, green apples, green grapes, green peppers, pears, peas, limes, asparagus, kiwi, green beans
crystals to use: emerald, jade, rose quartz
oils/incense: jasmine (uplifts mood, enhances libido, balances emotional well-being, balances feminine energy), rose (awakens us to love, helps heal emotional wounds, brings harmonious and comforting energy)
rituals/practices: infuse your food with love and intention, write a love letter to someone you love, write the qualities and traits you wish for your ideal person to have and burn it, write the emotional wounds you need to heal and burn it, do something you love
SUGGESTIONS
stop talking about it and do it. if you have a plan, act on it. be creative. avoid emotional outburst and drama. take a risk. balance your masculine/feminine energies. step into your power. create a new sense of self that aligns with your soul’s calling - embrace the opportunity of change. surround yourself with what inspires you. do shadow work - face your fears. release your worries. say no to the things you do not feel passionate about. heal any emotional/mental and physical imbalances you may have within the heart and solar plexus chakra. allow yourself to be more authentic. express yourself. open your heart up to new connections that are meaningful/purposeful.