“Pride and Unpredictability” might sound like the title of a Jane Austen novel, and that’s quite fitting because the Full Moon in Leo, on February 12th, 2025, will feel like stepping into one!
If you haven’t read or seen Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, or Emma – Jane Austen’s novels revolve around overcoming personal and societal prejudices, reflecting on flawed behavior, and, ultimately, growing into better versions of ourselves.
What makes the Full Moon in Leo Jane Austen-esque?
The Full Moon (at 24° Leo) is tightly square Uranus (at 23° Taurus). This tense aspect pits the prideful, dramatic Leo Moon against the unpredictable, stubborn energy of Uranus in Taurus.
Our pride (Leo) may be challenged by sudden shifts in values, unexpected revelations, or shocking disruptions (Uranus in Taurus).
Just as Austen’s characters wrestle with their egos and prejudices, we, too, may find ourselves confronting our own assumptions and adapting to surprising – and even disruptive – outcomes.
If a bull and a lion would fight – who would win? Hard to say, as they are both fierce opponents. The bull has the horns and the size advantage, while the lion brings speed, sharp claws, and predatory instincts to the fight.
The balancing act comes from the Sun and Mercury in Aquarius, bringing a much-needed dose of objectivity and level-headedness. When we pause and reflect, opportunities for personal growth naturally emerge.
The key to resolution lies in understanding what triggers us – what makes our inner Bull “see red.”
We don’t just explode by chance. There’s usually a much deeper reason beneath the surface. Most people “see red” when they don’t feel respected, when their autonomy is threatened, or when their personal values are dismissed.
Leo Vs. Aquarius – Me Vs. The World
The Moon in Leo highlights areas where we feel like a wounded, unappreciated child, craving validation.
Acting out in Leo-like behaviors often stems from moments when we feel we are not accepted for who we truly are – when our light is being dimmed intentionally, and for no reason other than someone else’s insecurity: “If I can’t shine, I won’t let you shine either, Leo!”
The Sun in Aquarius, on the other hand, is the grown-up who has ticked all the right boxes in life but now feels a bit alienated and disconnected, as though it has lost its spark.
The Sun-Moon oppositions (Full Moons) on the Leo-Aquarius axis reflect the dynamic tension between our authentic selves (Leo) and societal expectations (Aquarius).
Are we truly autonomous beings, or are we shaped by external forces? How much have we lost ourselves in the quest to become what others expect us to be?
Leo, Aquarius, And Uranus In Taurus
The acting-out, release point of this existential Leo-Aquarius “are we human, or are we dancer” struggle is Uranus in Taurus. Uranus in Taurus is at the apex of the T-square, the pressure cooker point where all the built-up tension finally finds its release.
When we strip everything back to our core, to our sense of autonomy, Uranus reminds us that we are the king or queen of our own castle.
Uranus in Taurus is the ultimate rebellion against anything that is not aligned with our authentic selves.
“Freedom is not about non-attachment to a person or a thing. Freedom is about being so truly, madly and deeply attached to your own soul that you can’t bear a life that doesn’t honor it” – Andrea Balt
The farther away we are from our soul’s truth, the more unpredictable and volatile our reactions become. Because sometimes, a dramatic force is necessary to break free from the heavy chains of inauthenticity or outdated attachments.
The Full Moon in Leo is an invitation to examine what triggers us, and WHY.
What makes you “see red,” and what does this reveal about your struggles or questions around identity and purpose? What needs to happen to align your life with your deepest values and inner truth?
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