February 12, 2025 at 5:54 AM PST—Earlier today, the Full Moon in Leo took center stage, but instead of a regal roar, it let out more of a halfhearted “meh.” With the Sun, Moon, and Uranus locked in a T-square showdown and moody Mars in a squabbling square with Chiron, we’re all feeling a bit like frayed wires—sparking, short-circuiting, and occasionally zapping the people around us. To make matters more dramatic, the Sun, Venus, and Mars are in signs outside their comfort zone with Venus connecting on the battlefield and Mars slashing down memory lane. Nerves are raw, tempers are shorter than usual, and even the most unbothered among us might feel a little off kilter.
Getting through it
This lunation lands in the last decan of Leo, which corresponds to the Seven of Wands—a card that practically shouts, “Hold your ground!” The tarot image says it all: a lone figure standing firm, gripping his staff with fierce determination as unseen forces press in. He’s so caught of guard, he doesn’t even realize he’s wearing two different shoes! Mars rules this space, and with that comes fire and friction. Disputes flare, resistance rises, and the need to defend our very sense of self feels unavoidable. Courage is necessary, but so is sheer stamina. You don’t have to win the war today—you just have to get through it.
Possibly one approach to get through it is to understand that a shadow aspect of the Seven of Wands is a sort of win-at-all-costs mentality. It’s the call to arms and defensive position that is draining the battery of Leo’s charm, creativity, and shine. Ceres—the asteroid that governs how we give and receive care as well as how we navigate loss and renewal—is tightly entwined with the Sun in this lunation. Conjunct the Sun and Mercury in Aquarius, Ceres urges we can nourish ourselves and others with a more detached stance. She reminds us that we’re all free agents with our own perspectives—and that even if they don’t align, perhaps there’s wisdom in the contrast. Maybe differing viewpoints aren’t obstacles, but pieces of a larger mosaic, each contributing to a broader understanding.
Final thoughts
This Full Moon in Leo is a lot. But before you dramatically fling yourself onto the fainting couch, take heart—Leo energy is still playful, still creative, and still eager to shine. We might take a cue from Ceres, who reminds us that even in the midst of chaos, there’s power in stepping back, gaining perspective, and letting everyone (including ourselves) move through their own process.
As Mercury and the Sun drift into the mutable waters of Pisces within the next week, the emotional floodgates may open. Don’t be surprised if you go from fierce to full-on compassionate in record time. Let yourself feel it all, but maybe keep the dramatic monologues to a minimum at this time unless you’re actively auditioning for something. 😊