Full Moon in Leo: Follow Your Joy
On the Full Moon of February 1, 2026, at 23:09 Amsterdam time, the cosmos presents a powerful paradox: a Full Moon in the proud, heart-led sign of Leo at 13°, while the Sun joins Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Pluto in a potent Aquarius stellium. This isn't just a Full Moon; it's a celestial showdown between the individual and the tribe, the personal stage and the global community - intensified by the Moon's direct oppositions to Mars (urgent drive and passion) and Pluto (deep transformation and power dynamics), urging us to claim our creative sovereignty amid collective upheaval.
The Leo Full Moon acts as a brilliant spotlight, illuminating the raw, unfiltered truth of our hearts. It's a call to stoke the fires of our unique creative spirit and lead with a courage that is unapologetically our own. This lunation demands we follow our joy, not as a casual hobby, but as our sacred duty. It asks us to trust the passions that make us feel vibrantly alive, to step out from the shadows of conformity and let our authentic light shine. For those with planets in the Fixed signs - Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius - this is a profound turning point, a moment to shed old skins of survival and belonging to fully embody the identity you were meant to express. The oppositions add edge: frustrations or power struggles may flare, but they serve to burn away what dims your inner fire.
ACTIVATING THE LEO-AQUARIUS POLARITY
This event activates the dynamic Leo-Aquarius polarity with exceptional force. The Aquarius Sun champions the group, the collective good, objective progress, and revolutionary ideas, while the Leo Moon roars for personal recognition, creative actualization, and the freedom to be one-of-a-kind. The tension here - heightened by Mars and Pluto in Aquarius - is where the magic happens. We are being asked to examine where we have lost ourselves in group thinking, and conversely, where our fear of losing individuality makes us resist the very connections that could elevate us. This Full Moon is a revelation that true belonging never requires the sacrifice of your soul; it is the celebration of it. The Aquarius emphasis invites innovative, humanitarian expressions of your gifts - sharing your light not just for applause, but to inspire evolution in the collective.
Radical Emotional Honesty
Emotionally, this Leo Moon is a fire that cannot be contained. Feelings will be urgent, burning, and demanding an audience - especially with the Moon opposing Mars, which can spark bold (or impulsive) expressions. This is a time for radical emotional honesty, for putting your heart on the stage, even if you are the only one watching. Something within you needs to be fully seen, honored, and released. It’s a cosmic invitation to shift from being a spectator in your own life to becoming the active creator, to embrace the power of play and the profound importance of being present, alive, and fully engaged.
This lunation also brings a drop of passionate summer to the winter air, infusing the collective with confidence, a hunger for unique, cutting-edge art, and a surge of creative rebellion. While clashing egos or power plays could surface (thanks to Mars-Pluto influences), true friendships and alliances will thrive on mutual admiration and shared vision. There's an extra dose of romance in the air, urging us to keep the flames of connection alive through shared adventures, heartfelt appreciation, and authentic vulnerability. Whether in love or friendship, this is a time to celebrate what makes each person exceptional—while remembering that real empowerment comes from honoring both self and other.
LEO FULL MOON
Ultimately, the Leo Full Moon is a powerful culmination of the lunar cycle, a time to reap what we've sown, release what no longer serves, and share our creations with the world. In the two weeks that follow, the energy will shift toward release - preparing us for February's larger waves: Uranus stations direct soon after (accelerating breakthroughs), and the New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aquarius on February 17 inaugurates a fresh eclipse chapter along this axis, emphasizing radical renewal in how we belong, innovate, and evolve together.
But for now, under this brilliant sky, the message is clear: your unique gifts are not meant to be hidden. They are meant to be shared boldly, from the heart. Let your light lead, embrace the tension as fuel for growth, and watch as the world makes space for your authentic roar.
Sacred frequencies
As the radiant, heart-centered energy of the Leo Full Moon continues to grace our skies, we invite you to a sacred pause. On the 8th of February, join us for Sacred Frequencies, a sanctuary where you can gently lay down the weight of the world and be held in a cocoon of sound.
Allow yourself to be guided on a meditative journey into the quiet, luminous landscape of your own heart. Here, you will be supported by a cleansing energetic release and the profound, restorative power of sound healing, creating space for your authentic light to shine.
This is an open invitation to reconnect, replenish, and simply be. More info here.
