This week is shaped astrologically by several events; the main ones being the New Moon in Leo, which is aspected by centaurs Chiron and Pholus, and Mars re-entering Sagittarius following its retrograde phase. Both take place Tuesday, just a few hours apart; this might precipitate a sense of cramming, which would be decidedly reflective of our times.

Photo by Roy Luck.

Leo is known for its association with creative works, leadership and a sunshiny benevolence. The astrology of this year’s Leo New Moon seems to work with these ideas, but at a deeper level.

That is, you may wish to consider your desired contribution to the world, and the steps involved in getting there, in the context of what you and your generation intend to leave to the next.

You could benefit from checking in with your younger self, and earlier dreams and aspirations; if some of these ideas still speak to you, how might you begin putting them into practice? What kind of occupation would represent the purest (as in most sincere) expression of yourself? Of course, practicalities must and will intrude at some stage; but you still need an idea or theory to begin with.

Eric suggested that Mars ingressing Sagittarius involves a “be real” moment, and discerning between true spirituality and bullshit. I would include in that: if you’re feeling anything approximating relief now that Mars’ sojourn in Scorpio is over, be careful not to throw away the lessons of that period. They’re significant and substantive. It’s crucial that you remain connected with yourself and your body, rather than floating away into cyber-somnolism, which is really a kind of denial.

As Neale Donald Walsch put it, “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” I think it’s safe to say that innovation and real growth begin there, too. If you keep that edge in sight this week, you could take some important forward strides.