Everyone needs a little Magick in their life.
Everyone needs a little Magick in their life.
Hello lovely witches! On August 12th, the skies deliver one of the most powerful, dramatic cosmic shifts of the year: a Total Solar Eclipse and New Moon in Leo! Let’s dive in!
This month’s New Moon is paired with a rare Total Solar Eclipse, and they are both in the fiery, creative, passionate and joyous sign of Leo. Eclipses always act as powerful accelerants of release and transformation, but this particular lunation carries an unusually potent, soul-level charge, because this Solar Eclipse is sitting with the South Node! So, we have a New Moon, a Solar Eclipse and the South Node, all in Leo! Not only that, Jupiter is also in Leo, magnifying and blessing the energy of these aspects ten fold- just as it is the New Moon! I mean…wow!!
The South Node is an aspect that influences us towards release of what needs to change for our highest good, and paired with a total solar eclipse in the sign of Leo, means that wherever Leo falls in your birth chart could see a major shift and change in the coming months. The effects of a Solar Eclipse don’t usually happen right on the day, but rather in the months that follow. They can also be felt in the weeks leading up to the event, so you may have already noticed a particular area of your life going through a very big transformation.
Indeed, my loves, this eclipse represents a monumental destiny reset, largely driven by the rare alignment of Jupiter holding hands with the South Node in Leo while also directly opposing Pluto in Aquarius. This configuration creates a profound clearing mechanism across the collective and personal landscape. Rather than chasing superficial glamour or temporary approval, the universe is guiding us toward purpose, true heart-centered expression, and radical self-honesty.
This August 12th New Moon, with the profound aspects happening alongside it, asks us to strip away the illusion of who we think we need to be for the world, shedding outdated ego performance, surface-level validation, and external applause in order to reveal the raw, authentic truth underneath.
Because this Solar Eclipse and New Moon in Leo sits at the South Node, its deepest medicine is shedding old performance dynamics, external validation, and lingering self-doubt to make room for pure, uninhibited creation. Try this simple spell to release and burn away what no longer serves you.
◆ A bundle of dried lavender (for clearing stagnant energy and calming the ego)
◆ 1 Gold or Orange Candle (representing Leo’s ruling element of Fire)
◆ 1 crystal (read your corresponding astrology sign below to see your recommended crystal, or feel free to use whatever crystal you resonate with)
◆ 1 small piece of paper & pen
◆ A fire-safe bowl
◆ Light your candle to welcome Leo’s heart-centered fire. Sit quietly in front of the flame. Hold your chosen crystal in your receptive (non-dominant) hand and rest it on your lap. Close your eyes and visualize any mental chatter or old fears sinking down through your body, into the stone, and deep into the Earth below.
◆ On your slip of paper, write down the specific pattern, boundary, or self-limiting belief you are ready to let go of (e.g., “I release the need to prove my worth to others” or “I surrender the fear of being seen in my full power”).
◆ Crush a small sprig of lavender between your fingers to release its scent, clearing away doubt. Place the lavender directly inside the paper and fold it tightly around the herb.
◆ Hold the folded bundle and your crystal over your fire-safe bowl. Gaze at the candle flame and speak these words aloud with calm, absolute conviction:
Beneath the darkened sun and sky,
I bid the past a quiet goodbye.
With lavender’s peace and solar flame,
I step into my truest name.
Protected by this sacred stone,
I reclaim the power I have always owned.
I burn away what dims my light,
And step renewed into the night.
◆ Touch the paper bundle to the flame of your gold or orange candle. As it catches fire, safely drop it into your fire-safe bowl, watching the smoke carry your release away into the eclipse portal.
◆ Once the ashes are cool, bury them in the earth or release them into the wind. Snuff out the candle and carry your crystal with you over the next few days as an anchor of quiet protection and renewed clarity.
Read your sun and rising signs below to see where this Leo New Moon and Solar Eclipse might be particularly influencing you! Also, see which crystal you might work with for additional magickal support for the spell above, or for any of your magickal workings around this New Moon time!
Aries: The eclipse in your fifth house invites a total rebirth in your romantic life and creative expression as you release the need for external validation and fall back in love with your own passions. It is time to treat play, artistic projects, and joy not as frivolous distractions, but as essential pillars of your vitality and self-realization.
Ritual Crystal: Carnelian — Work with this fiery stone in your ritual to ignite your inner spark, boost your creative confidence, and anchor bold self-expression.
Taurus: Illuminating your fourth house of home and emotional roots, this solar portal asks you to release old family patterns and create a living space that truly reflects your present self. By establishing a grounding sanctuary where you feel completely safe to let your guard down, you give your future ambitions a secure foundation from which to bloom.
Ritual Crystal: Rhodochrosite — Incorporate this gentle heart stone into your practice to heal past emotional wounds, foster deep self-compassion, and invite peace into your sanctuary.
Gemini: Activating your third house of mindset and communication, this reset helps you let go of mental clutter and step into bold, authentic storytelling that connects deeply with your local community. Expect a wave of fresh inspiration to rewrite how you share your ideas, encouraging you to speak your mind with absolute clarity and conviction.
Ritual Crystal: Tiger’s Eye — Use this stone in your ritual to sharpen your focus, ground mental chatter, and speak your truth with unwavering confidence.
Cancer: Landing in your second house of finances and self-worth, this eclipse encourages you to release scarcity fears and reclaim full confidence in the value of your gifts. As you align your daily work with what you truly treasure, you will find new, lucrative avenues opening up that honor both your practical needs and your inner integrity.
Ritual Crystal: Pyrite — Hold Pyrite during your ritual to dissolve financial anxiety, activate your solar plexus chakra, and magnetize abundant opportunities.
Leo: Rising directly in your first house of identity, this total solar eclipse marks a monumental personal chapter where you shed outdated roles and step fully into your authentic power. The Universe is asking you to own your presence without apology, shedding any remaining need to dim your light just to keep others comfortable.
Ritual Crystal: Sunstone — Place Sunstone at the center of your altar to amplify your innate leadership, clear remaining self-doubt, and celebrate your sovereign radiance.
Virgo: Floating through your mystical twelfth house, this eclipse invites you to surrender hidden anxieties and give yourself permission to rest and heal behind the scenes. Spending quiet moments in solitude or gentle reflection will allow old emotional baggage to dissolve, freeing up massive amounts of spiritual energy for your next cycle.
Ritual Crystal: Amethyst — Work with Amethyst during your quiet ritual reflection to quiet an overactive mind, trust your intuition, and facilitate deep spiritual release.
Libra: Refreshing your eleventh house of community and big dreams, this cosmic shift helps you leave behind performative social circles and align with groups that truly celebrate your radiance. You are being called to cultivate soul-aligned friendships and collaborative networks that feed your vision for the future rather than drain your energy.
Ritual Crystal: Green Aventurine — Use Green Aventurine in your ritual to open your heart to new, supportive networks and align yourself with lucky, collaborative opportunities.
Scorpio: Sweeping through your tenth house of career and legacy, this portal urges you to step out of the shadows and confidently claim your professional leadership. Re-evaluating your life’s work under this eclipse will help you shed imposter syndrome and step into the public recognition you have spent so much time earning.
Ritual Crystal: Clear Quartz — Hold Clear Quartz during your ritual to amplify your long-term ambitions, clear professional doubts, and bring razor-sharp clarity to your career path.
Sagittarius: Igniting your expansive ninth house, this eclipse breaks down self-limiting beliefs and opens up exciting new horizons through travel, higher wisdom, or publishing. It is a powerful moment to trust your adventurous spirit, leap out of your comfort zone, and embrace worldviews that broaden your understanding of what is possible.
Ritual Crystal: Lapis Lazuli — Incorporate Lapis Lazuli into your ritual to stimulate higher learning, unlock your inner wisdom, and expand your visionary horizon.
Capricorn: Deepening your eighth house of shared resources and transformation, this lunation invites you to release rigid emotional armor and embrace true mutual trust in intimate partnerships. Surrendering the need for total control opens the door to profound healing, shared financial growth, and deeper vulnerability with those you love.
Ritual Crystal: Smoky Quartz — Use Smoky Quartz in your practice to ground intensity, surrender control, and safely release heavy, stagnant emotional energy.
Aquarius: Illuminating your seventh house of committed relationships, this total eclipse encourages you to release people-pleasing habits and build balanced, soul-aligned partnerships. By showing up as your most authentic, independent self, you attract connections that mirror your values and offer genuine, wholehearted support.
Ritual Crystal: Rose Quartz — Place Rose Quartz over your heart space during your ritual to cultivate deep self-love and invite warm, mutually supportive partnerships into your life.
Pisces: Transforming your sixth house of daily rituals and health, this eclipse helps you overhaul your schedule so that your everyday work routines nourish both your physical body and spirit. Replacing chaotic habits with intentional, loving self-care practices will keep your energy vibrant and fully aligned with your long-term wellness.
Ritual Crystal: Citrine — Work with Citrine in your ritual to infuse your daily routines with joy, revitalize your physical energy, and anchor healthy habits.
This is a very powerful New Moon time, my loves. Remember to be easy on yourself, and to try your best to trust the flow of any change that takes shape for you over the coming months. Eclipses create powerful change, but they are always, always for your highest good. Know that anything that is shifting is going to move you into a much better place, and that you are in the safest hands, always and at all times, magickal one!
I am sending you the brightest blessings for this New moon/Solar Eclipse time and beyond!
All of my love,
Sirena Moon
xox
Sirena Moon’s Magickal Moon Update for the New Moon in Leo!
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Discover the August 12 New Moon in Leo and Total Solar Eclipse, plus a powerful release ritual, zodiac forecasts, and crystals for every sign.
Sirena Moon’s Magickal Moon Update for the New Moon in Leo!
blog.simplemysticmiracles.com
Discover the August 12 New Moon in Leo and Total Solar Eclipse, plus a powerful release ritual, zodiac forecasts, and crystals for every sign.