Empty the Backpack: Your Guide to the Leo Black Moon

✨ Leo Fire, Closing Cycles & the Black Moon Ahead ✨

Hi friends — whether you’re new here or one of my returning readers, I’m so glad you’ve found your way to Northern Light Lotus. 💫

I’m Laura, intuitive astrologer and psychic medium, and each day I blend the wisdom of the cosmos with Spirit’s guidance so you can leave here feeling supported, inspired, and more connected to your own path.

🌌 Today’s Astrology Energy — August 22, 2025

We’re standing at the very edge of a cycle. The Moon is in its final waning crescent phase (less than 1% illuminated), and tomorrow morning we step into the New Moon in Leo.

This is the universe’s cue to close doors, clear energy, and prepare for fresh beginnings.

Think of it like cleaning out your backpack the night before a big trip — you don’t want to drag along what you no longer need.

Today is your invitation to unpack what feels heavy and make room for what’s ahead.

☀️🌙 Sun + Moon in Leo = Spotlight on You

The Sun and Moon are teaming up in Leo, and it feels like the spotlight has swung your way. Both your heart (Sun) and emotions (Moon) are asking to be seen and celebrated. This is your invitation to own your story, step into your light, and remember your worth. Even if you’ve been moving through a tough chapter, this energy is here to remind you: you were made to shine.

💞 Venus Energy Check-In

Today’s vibes may stir up some old wounds — especially around love, belonging, or family. If something feels tender or heavy, it’s not here to break you. It’s showing you what no longer fits, what you’ve already outgrown. Think of it as a gentle nudge to loosen your grip on the old so you can make space for something better.

✨ Tip: If emotions flare, don’t push them down — move them through. Write it out, cry it out, dance it out. The shift happens when you let yourself feel without reacting.

🔺 Double Grand Trines + Kite

Two beautiful Grand Trines (one in Air, one in Water) form a supportive Kite pattern today. Translation?

Spirit has set up cosmic training wheels. Even if life feels wobbly, you’re being guided forward. These aspects open doors for growth in communication, relationships, and spiritual alignment.

✨ Tip: Journal or meditate today — flashes of clarity or direction may surface when you’re quiet enough to notice them.

🜃 Yod (“Finger of Fate”)

A Yod (fated alignment) points directly to the Sun in Leo, like a cosmic finger saying: pay attention here.

Authenticity, self-expression, and individuality are key themes right now. You may feel nudged toward a decision or a step you’ve been avoiding.

✨ Tip: Instead of asking “What should I do?” try asking “What feels most true to me in this moment?”

🌙 Waning Crescent → New Moon in Leo (Tomorrow)

Today is the final exhale before tomorrow’s New Moon at 2:06 AM EDT. And it’s not just any New Moon — it’s a Black Moon, the third New Moon in a single season. That makes this reset especially potent.

A Black Moon symbolizes rare, powerful beginnings — the kind that shift timelines.

This is the perfect moment to set intentions not only for the coming month but for the entire next season of your life.

✨ Tip for tonight: Before bed, write down one thing you’re ready to release and one thing you want to call in. Tomorrow’s Black Moon will seal it — and the slate is cleaner than usual.

💫 Spirit’s Message

Spirit whispers: “It’s safe to let go. What you release will not leave you empty — it will make space for the light waiting to enter.”

This in-between moment isn’t stagnation — it’s preparation. You’re standing at the edge of a brand new chapter, and you don’t need to rush. Rest, reflect, and trust your heart to lead the way.

🌟 What’s Rising to the Surface for You

These horoscopes are written for your Sun sign (your core identity and personality), but don’t stop there. You’ll get the most clarity if you also read for your:

• 🌙 Moon sign → your emotional world and inner needs

• 🌅 Rising sign → the lens you view life through and how others see you

Each gives you a different layer of guidance: your Sun shows how to shine, your Moon reveals how today feels on the inside, and your Rising shows how it may play out externally.

Together, they create a fuller picture of what this waning crescent — and tomorrow’s Black Moon New Moon — are stirring up in your life.

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♈ Aries

You’ve been carrying the weight of trying to do everything at once, Aries. With the Moon closing out in your zone of creativity and joy, Spirit asks: are you still having fun, or has it turned into performance pressure? This New Moon invites you to release the need to impress and return to creating simply because it lights you up.

Empty from your backpack: The belief that you have to prove your worth.

Tip: Pick one small thing today that’s purely for fun — no audience, no approval required.

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♉ Taurus

Home and family themes rise up for you now, Taurus. The waning crescent encourages you to notice what stories about belonging or safety no longer feel true. Tomorrow’s New Moon opens the door for a fresh start — a chance to build a foundation that actually feels like yours.

Empty from your backpack: Old guilt about not meeting others’ expectations at home.

Tip: Clear one physical space tonight — even a drawer or shelf — as a symbolic reset.

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♊ Gemini

Your mind is always busy, Gemini, but this closing moon cycle highlights your voice.What conversations, thoughts, or inner narratives have been weighing you down? The New Moon in Leo wants you to replace self-criticism with words that come straight from your heart.

Empty from your backpack: Negative self-talk that keeps looping.

Tip: Write one limiting thought on paper and burn or shred it as a release ritual.

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♋ Cancer

Money and self-worth are linked for you, Cancer, and this lunation is asking you to drop comparisons once and for all. Tomorrow’s Black Moon reminds you: your value isn’t measured by numbers, it’s measured by the light you bring.

Empty from your backpack: Scarcity fears that whisper, “I’ll never have enough.”

Tip: Write down three things you already have that make you feel rich in soul.

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♌ Leo

It’s all about you, Leo — the Sun and Moon join in your sign, right at the Midheaven. This is the spotlight, but Spirit asks: are you showing up as your authentic self, or as the version others expect? This Black Moon is your rare chance to reinvent yourself on your own terms.

Empty from your backpack: The version of yourself that exists only to please others.

Tip: Do one thing tonight that feels like the “real you,” even if it’s small.

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♍ Virgo

Your subconscious is stirring, Virgo. With the waning crescent in your hidden house, you’re being nudged to rest and release. Tomorrow’s New Moon invites renewal. Taking a step back doesn’t mean you’re falling behind — it means you’re clearing clutter no one else can see.

Empty from your backpack: The habit of overthinking what hasn’t even happened yet.

Tip: Take 10 minutes to meditate or nap today — consider it soul hygiene.

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♎ Libra

Friendships and community are highlighted now, Libra. Notice which connections energize you and which leave you drained. The New Moon in Leo is your invitation to redefine where you belong and who you share your light with.

Empty from your backpack: Relationships that only feel one-sided.

Tip: Make a list of the people who make you feel seen, and lean into those connections.

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♏ Scorpio

Career and recognition rise to the surface, Scorpio. Spirit asks: are you chasing the kind of success that’s really yours, or what someone else told you to want? This New Moon is your chance to shed roles that don’t align and step into what does.

Empty from your backpack: Pressure to live up to someone else’s definition of success.

Tip: Journal one sentence about what success actually means to you.

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♐ Sagittarius

Sagittarius, your adventurous spirit is restless. The waning crescent asks where fear of not being “ready” has been holding you back. Tomorrow’s New Moon dares you to leap — even if the path feels uncertain.

Empty from your backpack: Excuses that keep you small.

Tip: Say yes to something new, even if it’s as simple as starting a book on a subject you’ve been curious about.

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♑ Capricorn

Deep transformation is your theme, Capricorn. Spirit says: it’s time to stop carrying what isn’t yours. This Black Moon is your rebirth moment — an opportunity to travel lighter into the next chapter.

Empty from your backpack: Old debts — emotional, karmic, or otherwise — that keep you tied down.

Tip: Write down one thing you forgive yourself for, and release it.

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♒ Aquarius

Partnerships and connections are spotlighted, Aquarius. Notice which dynamics feel balanced and which ones weigh you down. The New Moon asks you to reset how you show up in your closest bonds.

Empty from your backpack: Agreements or patterns where you give more than you receive.

Tip: Have one honest conversation — even if it’s just with yourself in the mirror.

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♓ Pisces

Your daily routines and wellness habits are calling for attention, Pisces. The waning crescent reveals the little ways you sabotage your flow, while tomorrow’s New Moon invites you to set new rituals that support your spirit.

Empty from your backpack: The “I’ll start tomorrow” excuse.

Tip: Choose one supportive action tonight — hydrate, stretch, or prep tomorrow’s space.

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🌑 A Note on the Black Moon

As you reflect on what you’re emptying from your backpack, remember that tomorrow’s New Moon in Leo is also a Black Moon — the third new moon in this summer season. That makes it especially rare and potent, almost like the universe hitting a double reset button.

Black Moons don’t happen often, and this one in fiery Leo calls you to claim your space, speak your truth, and step boldly into a new season of self-expression.The intentions you set now are likely to ripple out further and longer than usual.

✨ Here are a few simple ways to align with this Black Moon:

• Journal it out: Write down what you’re ready to release, then follow with three intentions for the season ahead. Keep them bold and heart-centered.

• Light & shadow ritual: Light a candle for what you’re calling in, and blow out a match for what you’re letting go. Simple, symbolic, powerful.

• Mirror work: Speak one sentence of truth to yourself in the mirror. Black Moons magnify self-recognition and authenticity.

🌌 Spirit’s nudge: Don’t just think about the next few weeks — ask yourself, what seeds do I want to plant for the next season of my life?

Black Moon Weekend Specials ✨

Because this energy is so rare and powerful, I’ve opened two special ways for you to work with it. Booking is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only (Aug 22–24) — but your reading takes place at the time you choose.

🌙 Mini Black Moon Email Insight – $25

Send me your birth chart details (date, time, and place), and I’ll intuitively read how this Leo Black Moon is activating your path. Your insight will be delivered straight to your email within 24 hours, so you can align with this reset while the energy is fresh.

✨ How to Book:

Instructions are on my Linktree (linked right here and directly under this section). It’s simple: pay through PayPal or Venmo, and I’ll reach out to confirm. Please be sure to leave your email address so I can deliver your reading — and to gather your birth info if I don’t already have it.

👉 Book Mini Email Reading – $25

🌌 1-on-1 Intuitive Readings – 20% Off 🎉

Prefer a live session? This weekend only, you can book a reading with me at a special Black Moon rate:

• 30 Min Intuitive Reading – $52 (normally $65)

• 1 Hour Intuitive Reading – $100 (normally $125)

• Cosmic Consult 1 Hour – $100 (normally $125)

✨ How to Apply Your Discount

At checkout, enter the code BLACKMOON (all caps).

If you run into any issues, just send me a message — I’m happy to help. If it’s easier, you can also book with me directly through PayPal or Venmo. 🌙

✨ Important: You only need to book this weekend to receive the discount — your actual session will happen at the time you select.

This Black Moon is a rare doorway, and this weekend you get to step through it with extra support.

⚡ Once the Black Moon weekend passes, so does this offer — book before Sunday at midnight. 🌑✨

🌟 There’s a Price Point for Everyone

Whether you’re ready for a quick insight, a deep 1-on-1, or a full cosmic consult, Spirit guided me to make sure there’s a way for everyone to work with this powerful Black Moon energy. ✨

And because I always love leaving you with something extra — here’s a free Spirit gift for you today:

💫 Spirit’s Gift for You: Authentic Purpose (Angel Guide Orion)

Right now, doors are opening before you — not just any doors, but ones that invite you to step into a life that feels authentically true, authentically you. You don’t need to have every detail figured out. Spirit reminds you that the unknown isn’t something to fear — it’s often where the greatest breakthroughs are revealed. When you pause and listen with your heart, you’ll be guided exactly where you’re meant to go.

This energy is about living life your way — not according to anyone else’s rules or expectations. That means asking yourself honest questions: Why do I want this? Why am I choosing this? Does this feel true to me, or does it belong to someone else’s vision? These questions become your compass, pointing you back to your truth beneath the noise.

✨ Ways to work with this energy today:

• Journal Detective Work: Write down the “roles” you feel expected to play. Circle the ones that align with your heart, and release the rest.

• Body Check-In: When you face a decision, notice if your body feels open and expansive (yes) or tight and heavy (no). Your body often knows before your mind does.

• Creative Expression: Do one small thing today that feels like the real you— wear something bold, say what you’ve been holding back, or create purely for joy.

Spirit’s encouragement is clear: turn the page on what others think you should be, and ask yourself, “Is this my heart’s true calling?”

The more you lean into what feels alive for you, the more vibrant your path becomes — not just for your highest good, but for everyone you touch along the way.

🌌 Your path is uniquely yours, and every step you take in authenticity lights the way for others too.

🌑✨ Your Black Moon Takeaway

The Leo Black Moon is a cosmic reset — a rare one that doesn’t come often. Astrology has shown us the “weather” in the sky, and Spirit has given us the inner map to move through it.

Whether your message today was about releasing what weighs you down, redefining your worth, or stepping boldly into your authentic light, remember:

• Releasing old roles makes room for your true self to shine.

• Listening to your heart draws you closer to your authentic path.

• Small, intentional choices now ripple into lasting transformation.

As we move through this weekend, notice what this Black Moon stirs within you. The clarity may come as a whisper, an “aha” moment, or simply the awareness that something is shifting. Even if you can’t see the full picture yet, trust — the new beginning has already begun.

Take your time with it. Let the insight land. New Moons are a fresh start, but a Black Moon multiplies the magic, giving you an even cleaner slate to create from.

✨ And if you’re ready to dive deeper into this energy, don’t forget — my special Black Moon offers are open this weekend only:

• Mini Black Moon Email Insight – $25 (delivered to your inbox within 24 hours).

• 1-on-1 Intuitive Readings & Cosmic Consults – 20% Off (book this weekend, choose your time later).

There’s truly a way for everyone to tap into this rare moment. 🌙

The stars and Spirit are here, but so are you — with your choices, your voice, your authenticity. That’s where the magic truly lives. 🌌

✨ Your next chapter is waiting — let’s explore it together.

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See you Monday with another blog,

Laura 💛

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