08/12/2026
Leo New Moon Solar Eclipse: What Eclipses your Sovereignty??
LEO NEW MOON SOLAR ECLIPSE
Wednesday, August 12th
Sun and Moon 20 degrees of Leo
New Moon: 10:37am (PDT)
Total Solar Eclipse: 10:47am (PDT)
Leo is the sovereign King and Queen, that part of us that knows we are whole and holy. That part of us that has her/his own direct connection with Source, with the Earth and All-That-Is. They do not need to turn outside of themselves to ‘outer authority’ figures for their answers. They know the answers dwell within them when they are still enough to listen to the guidance of their own body, mind, heart, soul and spirit.
This ‘inner sovereign one’ has developed deep self-love that has come from acceptance of all that they are, the light and the shadow, the human and the divine, and all that makes up the wholeness of who they are.
This one is a master of their own domain and of their own inner authority. They know that to find the deeper wisdom they must look within. They have learned to master their impulses and reactions, and know how to bring themselves back into alignment with their sacred center within.
They sit upon their throne in dignity and self-respect, with deep knowledge of the eternal nature of their soul. They know that true power is nothing unless it is rooted in love, compassion, wisdom and truth.
The ‘inner sovereign one’ has matured and gained wisdom through life’s experiences. They know that perfection is not the goal in life but rather being the purest expression of themselves that they can be. They do not measure themselves against ‘outer’ standards but rather live true to themselves. They follow their own inner compass, their North Star and sacred rhythm.
They have come to embrace both their humanity and their Divinity.
They don’t need external validation as they have learned to validate their own inner truth, experience and guidance above all else.
The ‘inner sovereign one’ is empowered but never uses power over another, but rather honors and nurtures the best in those around them. They have learned to tame their ego to be in service to their Higher Self. They embody humility and radiance, strength and gentleness, power and grace, love and truth.
The astrological sign of Leo very much embodies this energy of sovereignty.
So, at this potent Leo New Moon Solar Eclipse, I invite you to tune deeply into what sovereignty means to you… and ask “What Eclipses my Sovereignty?” What holds me back from being fully myself on my inner sovereign throne? What fears, resistances, old programming, ways of being & beliefs hold me back and block the full expression of my sovereignty?
How can I more deeply love, honor and respect myself and all of who I am?
At this Eclipse is a perfect time to explore this and to release, release, release with the powers of the Cosmos supporting you.
Do a simple fire ceremony to release whatever is in the way of the full expression of your sovereignty. Or simply say a prayer out loud: “On this sacred day of the Leo New Moon as the Sun is eclipsed by the Moon I now release ____________________________ and all that holds me back from the full expression of my sovereignty.”
This New Moon call to Isis, whose name means ‘throne’, to assist you to come more deeply into your divine sovereignty. Reflect upon what sovereignty means to you.
This is also a powerful New Moon to look at anything that blocks you from shining your Heart-Light, or that holds back your radiance since Leo is deeply connected to the ‘heart’. “On this sacred day of the Leo New Moon as the Sun is eclipsed by the Moon, I now release all the ways I hold back my radiance and my divine light from shining. I release all the ways I don’t honor, love and respect myself, my heart, my body, my mind, my soul, my gifts, my inner wisdom and truth.”
Invoke the Voidal Mothers of the Dark Moon to assist you and imagine you are turning this all over to them to be stirred in their cauldron of transformation.
‘Leo’ also encompasses the realm of our Inner Child. The Eclipse is a time to reflect on any ways your Inner child feels eclipsed, held back, or needs healing, and ways your Divine Child is longing to express themselves. What is in the way of them coming out? What needs to be released for them to heal and be liberated? What does your Inner Child have to say? What does s/he want to create? What gifts does your Divine Child want to express?
‘Leo’ is lion-hearted and filled with courage. So, remember to give yourself the chance to roar like a lion. Find the safe places where you can be heard and seen! Have the courage to come out and shine.
In addition to the New Moon Eclipse, it is a very powerful chart with a kite formation that includes a very potent Air Grand Trine between Venus in Libra, Uranus in Gemini and Pluto in Aquarius. Time for Venus to ‘break out of old boxes’, AWAKEN and TRANSFORM.
Pluto is opposite Mercury in Leo, and Venus sextiles Mercury on one side and Uranus in Gemini sextiles on the other side. Jupiter also conjuncts Mercury within 4 degrees.
Kite formations are considered ‘fate’ or ‘destiny’ moments. The top of the kite and the energies point to Mercury in Leo with expansive jovial Jupiter right next to it. Tune into your destiny this sacred day. How are you being called to lead? How are you being called to expand and shine your Heart-Light, Joy and Love in your life and in the world? Leo, the lion-hearted, will bring you the courage you need now.
Mercury in Leo is very self-expressive, fiery, playful and wants to be heard. What do you have to say or express right now? What needs to be heard that only you can speak? What have you been holding back giving voice to? As we know Leo is all about the heart, so let your heart shine through your words and all you have to communicate. Jupiter will add that extra expansive, joyful and uplifting energy to it all.
There will be so much Cosmic support this sacred day and for days, weeks and months to come radiating out from this Lion’s Gate Eclipse Portal.
In the signature of the chart, Mars and Ceres are also conjunct at 0 degrees of Cancer sextile and trine the North and South Nodes of the Moon. Neptune is also in a challenging square to Mars and Ceres calling for the dissolution of what might hold us back from deeper self-care and nourishment of our body and our soul!
The Asteroid Pallas Athena, the Goddess of Wisdom in Aries, is trine the Sun and Moon in Leo.
What wisdom is being inspired and called forth within you? How can you more deeply honor your inner truth and wisdom?
May this potent Leo New Moon Solar Eclipse bring you the courage you need to come out in new and more authentic ways in your life… to embody your sovereignty… to embrace your sacred gifts, your inner wisdom and truth… to radiate your inner light and emanate the love that you are to bless your life and our planet at this time of great need.
Your love, your light, your wisdom and your sacred gifts are needed now more than ever.
With all my love flowing to you….
In Loving Service,
Deborah El’elia
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