Leo New Moon Ritual (July 24): Manifest Confidence, Creativity and Self-Love
July 23, 2025 | Miriam Slozberg
The New Moon in Leo on July 24 is a powerful portal for personal change. It calls you to reignite your inner spark, be bold, and embody radical self-love. Governed by the Sun, Leo is the ruler of the heart, self-expression, creativity, and confidence. This New Moon offers a golden opportunity to set intentions around self-worth and authentic joy.
It differs from other New Moons, which require quiet introspection. Leo’s energy is dramatic, light, and bold. It instructs you to emerge from hiding and shine. It asks: What makes you glow? What creative stuff makes you feel alive? Are you being as loving toward yourself as you should be?
This article will walk you through the energy of this Leo New Moon. It will share how to harmonize with its fiery magic and guide you through a powerful ritual to gain confidence. You will also know how to hone into your creativity and self-love.
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Learning About the Energy of the Leo New Moon
Each New Moon begins a new lunar cycle, a cosmic clean slate. Astrologically, the Moon governs our inner world: our emotions, instincts, and intuition. Those inner instincts take on a fiery, expressive flair when the Moon is in Leo. You’re being called to lead with your heart.
Leo is associated with:
The heart and spine (think: courage and passion)
The Sun (life force, visibility, self-identity)
The inner child (joy, play, creativity)
Recognition and being seen (not for validation, but for truth)
This is the time to shed fears around self-expression, stop playing small, and reclaim your throne. This New Moon offers a bold reset if you’ve doubted yourself or dimmed your light for others.
Themes to Work With During This New Moon
Set intentions or perform rituals that align with the following Leo-inspired themes:
Confidence & Self-Worth
Release comparison and scarcity.
Step into your power and honor your uniqueness.
Creative Expression
Reconnect with your creative loves: painting, writing, dance, fashion, acting, or whatever turns you on.
Self-Love & Personal Magnetism
Develop an unshakeable sense of self.
Practice affirmations, adornment, or mirror work.
Courage & Visibility
Be bold and move toward your desires.
Ask for what you want, guilt-free and shame-free.
Now, let’s discuss what you need to do to prepare for your ritual.
Before any New Moon ritual, set sacred space. You don’t need anything fancy; it’s just intention. You will want to look into some recommended items for your rituals. Firstly, you will want to get a candle, whether it is gold, yellow, or orange. Those are the colors that best associate with Leo.
You will want to grab some crystals, such as citrine, sunstone, or carnelian. Also, grab a piece of paper or your journal and a hand-held mirror. If you have one on the wall, that works, too.
You can also use tarot or oracle cards, essential oils (like frankincense or citrus), and a Leo-themed music playlist. Then, set the mood by clearing the space with incense, herbs, or sound. Play empowering or inspirational music.
Dim the lights and light your candle. Take a few deep breaths to center yourself. Now, let’s discuss the steps for the ritual.
The Leo New Moon Ritual
This Leo New Moon ritual is designed to help you tap into your inner royalty, claim your worth, and creatively declare your intentions.
The first step is to write your Leo intentions on paper or in your journal that captures Leo’s energy. Think BIG, bold, and heart-centered. You can say:
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“I express my creativity confidently.“
“I am deserving of love, success, and recognition.“
“I radiate light and encourage others to do the same.“
“I listen to my inner voice and act on my heart’s desire.“
Write your intentions in the present tense, as if they are already happening. If you feel like it, say them out loud.
The second step is to grab your mirror and look into your eyes. This will be a little strange at first, but stick with it.
Repeat empowering affirmations:
“I love and accept myself completely.“
“I’m a free spirit, my imagination flows joyously.“
“I celebrate who I’m becoming.“
Do this for five minutes. Smile in the mirror. Access Leo’s unflinching self-belief. This step is crucial in restyling your frame of mind.
You can also play around, like dancing in your bedroom, or painting or drawing, without criticism. Create a short video of yourself speaking about your desires. Compose a short story or poem where you are the heroine. Creativity is spiritual. Creating to make them real on a soul level.
The fourth step is to release by burning your written intentions (in a fire-safe bowl). Imagine them released into the universe. Alternatively, fold and place them under your candle or on your altar.
As you do so, say:
“I release these intentions to the divine. I trust they are already manifesting in perfect timing.“
Your New Moon ritual is just the beginning. Here are practices to keep the magic going throughout the Leo season:
Dress Like Your Higher Self: Wear clothing in hues or outfits that make you feel kingly and fearless. Walk every day like a catwalk. Leo energy loves glamour, pizzazz, and beauty.
Own Space: Crash the meeting, post that tough caption, unroll the project, and share your work on social media. Your voice and vision matter.
Take Care of Your Inner Child: Do something just for fun. You can finger paint, watch cartoons, and dance in your kitchen. Happiness is contagious.
Protect Your Confidence: Avoid energy vampires and people who put you down. Surround yourself with those who celebrate your sparkle, not snuff it out.
Then you will want to use some journal prompts for the Leo New Moon ritual. Use the following to dig deeper:
What would I do if I weren’t afraid of being noticed?
How can I be more inventive in how I express myself this month?
What parts of myself have I been hiding or shrinking?
What does confidence feel like in my body?
How do I love myself more intensely today?
Make a note of how you are feeling after concluding the ritual.
Leo New Moon Ritual: Key Takeaway
This July 24 Leo New Moon is not about playing it safe. It’s about taking center stage and claiming who you are, including your flaws, brilliance, quirks, etc. The world does not need a watered-down version of you. It requires your fire.
You’re tapping into Leo’s real energy by grounding your intentions in self-love, creativity, and confidence. That is the performer, leader, and visionary with a gold heart.
Finally, go ahead and light that candle, look in that mirror, and shout it from the heart: “I am worthy. I am radiant. I am ready to shine.“
