New Moon in Leo 24th of July - I want to be seen

On the 24th of July there is a New Moon in Leo happening. This represents a new beginning in the Leo sector of your chart. This new project may take roots 3 days before till 3 days after the new moon, and regardless of the house it is happening in, it will have something to do with authority, ego or creativity. It could just mean you are trying to get recognition or make yourself noticed through something. Unfortunately this New Moon receives a challenging aspect, an opposition from Pluto in Aquarius. Pluto ca signify manipulation, control, jealousy and survival responses. Aquarius is the sign of the people, and also represents groups, technology and the internet. Watch out for control and manipulation from groups of people that can undermine or transform whatever new project you are starting. If you are trying to get noticed or get praise for a job well done, watch out for negative reactions or jealousy from others.

To seize the opportunity of this New Moon will be difficult and will require patience because Mercury is still retrograde in Leo. The project you are starting may take preparations to kick of.

You could also be trying to occupy a position of leadership or authority, but some people may have the opinion that too much power has be given to you and may try to assert control over you. Others can just see you as a righteous individual in a group of not so well intended people. There is also some benefic influence to this New Moon - a trine to Saturn/ Neptune in Aries and a sextile to Uranus in Gemini. Some older masculine figure can support your new way of shinning in the world and will encourage you to be in the spotlight. Or, the work you have put in developing your individual persona (Saturn in Aries) will make your asking for recognition very justified. Saturn is a planet that blocks and limits. Try to not assert in a very direct way or to get aggressive. If you have put in the work, let facts speak for you (especially in a Mercury retrograde period). The New Moon will receive a sextile (a positive aspect) from Uranus in Gemini. Gemini is a sign that symbolizes siblings, colleagues, neighbors. The more progressive and open minded people in your immediate surrounding will see you with good eyes, and if asked they will assist or support you.

I will detail this astrological event depending on your Ascendant. I am using the Whole Sign system for this interpretation (where each house begins and ends in one sign). If you are using Placidus do not take into account the Ascendant i mention, only the house.

For Aries Ascendant - the New Moon in happening in your fifth house of romance, children, hobbies and creative projects. You might be starting a new creative project, start dating, or there is a new beginning regarding your child. The opposition with Pluto is coming from your 11th house of friend groups and networks and Pluto has been there since last year, so you should be familiar by now with its themes. There could be control coming from your friend group. Do not let others influence you.

For Taurus Ascendant - the New Moon is happening in your fourth house of family, home and inner emotional world. With Mercury retrograde also traveling this house, I would say you are making home renovations or maybe changing your home. You may welcome a new member into your family. There may be a new feeling of emotional joy. Pluto is opposing the New Moon from the 10th house of career and reputation. Maybe something shameful or a manipulation of some sort of your reputation or a transformation of social status (good or bad) is taking place. Do not let it spoil the loving times you are having with your family and your sense of inner security.

For Gemini Ascendant - the New Moon is happening in your third house of communication, short-distance travel, colleagues, siblings. This is very interesting. In the month of July, there will be an enormous emphasis on communication, because your chart ruler, Mercury which is the planet of communication is retrograde and traveling your third house that shares similar mercurial themes. The New Moon here will mark a new beginning in the way you communicate with others. For people who have children this could be a new educational opportunity for them. Pluto will be opposing the New Moon from the 9th house of higher learning, long-distance travel and publishing. If you are writing a book/ site/ blog you could have problems publishing it. Any educational project will be met with some resistance by your teachers/ professors.

For Cancer Ascendant - the New Moon will be happening in your 2nd house of resources, finances, propriety and self-worth. There will be anew opportunity to gain money or you may buy/sell a propriety. Maybe you are starting a creative project that will bring another income. Pluto is opposing the New Moon from the 8th house of shared resources, taxes, loans. Your spouse or family may not be in agreement with the financial decisions you are making. A new business you are starting may need a loan from the bank to take of, or you may need to make a lot of forms (Mercury retrograde) to pay taxes. Pluto can also signify theft, so watch out for illegal activities.

For Leo Ascendant - the New Moon is happening in your 1st house of image, physical body and personality. This New Moon will have a major impact on you because it is happening in your first house sign which also shows the way you approach life. An important event may shape your way of being in the world and approach of life. You may develop a new way of seeing life in a more positive manner. You may decide to change something about your physical appearance. Pluto is opposing the New Moon from the 7th house of partnership and open enemies. Be careful of controlling partners but also of conniving enemies.

For Virgo Ascendant - the New Moon is happening in your 12th house of the subconscious, sleep, dreams, and things we repress and don't see about ourselves. A new creative streak or a need for recognition can be inhibited by your Virgo first house. If you don't meet this need, this subconscious want may be expressed in a subconscious way by making a drama out of no reason. Try to be aware consciously of your need for validation. We all have it. Pluto is opposing this New Moon from the 6th house of work and health routines. People may manipulate you to maintain your modest persona and shame you for trying to get praise. Suppression of the need for recognition after a job well performed can result in somatic illnesses.

For Libra Ascendant - the New Moon is happening in your eleventh house of friends and networks.