Change is in the air. Whether due to back-to-school time, eclipse season wrapping up, or other transitions... there's no denying that shifts are happening. Which is good. We are not stagnant; we are ever evolving. That's why I love connecting with the moon. She's constantly in motion, taking subtle steps. She also gives us a pulled-back perspective we can each connect with, regardless of what's brewing in our private realms. The question for this week:

WHAT PATH IS THIS NEW MOON IN LEO SETTING YOU OFF ON, AND WHAT'S A CHALLENGE YOU MAY FACE FOLLOWING THIS PATH?

Path = Queen of Wands, Obstacle = 3 of Wands

Ah, fiery Leo! The Wands are out this week. Your path is one of confidence, fueled by your deep passions — those ones that wake you up and keep you going.

One of a Queen's special gifts is to create and hold space for both herself and others. Do this by protecting time and space to explore your passions. Hold this time as sacred even if you aren't "doing" anything to move your passions forward. It may be reading, journaling, meditation, networking, listening to a podcast... holding this space is important boundary work. It's building stamina for when Go Time arrives. You, your friends and family will all be on board and comfortable with the schedule and your priorities. You are setting yourself up for flow.

If you're more active in your passions already, by all means immerse yourself in them fully, however that looks for you.

A challenge you may face is the desire to expand outwards. Now's not the time for that. Get comfortable with the passions you're fertilizing and cultivate that empowering connection with yourself before setting your sights on expanding towards new horizons. This way strength, courage and confidence will be in place before you step off into the great unknown.

This isn't a cautionary tale or one of fear, the key words here are Nurturing and Cultivation. Expand your inner world and build that foundation strongly before spreading your energy outwards. Know that you are taking small steps forward, bringing your dreams ever closer.

Cards used: Eight Coins' Tattoo Tarot