New Moon in Leo July 2022 & A Grand Cross
New Moon in Leo 28 July 2022
The New Moon in Leo in July 2022 occurs at 5 degrees and 39 minutes of Leo. It conjuncts the Sun, Jupiter, and the lunar north node. Leo is high in heart energy and shines its warmth and light for all to see—much needed in these times. We can plant seeds for our creative endeavors and hobbies, relationship with children, and for our relationships with our nearest and dearest, feeling self-confidence and healthy pride in ourselves.
The conjunction to Jupiter in Aries emphasises the year long learning journey in independence, which many of us have taken to the past year. Most of us are overly dependent on others, and in the big picture, this also means the state or the government.
Go for it. Where is Leo in your chart? What sectors specifically does it rule? You’ll find that you are just ready and raring to make positive growth and expansion.
The main event at this lunation is the conjunction of Uranus with the lunar north node. This conjunction occurs only every 15 years, and the last time Uranus and the north lunar node were together in the sign of Taurus was in 1939. Uranus forces breakthroughs while the North Node brings a sense of destiny. Their meeting marks the beginning of a new cycle…in earthy Taurus, that means events and processes to do with finances, resources, and the Earth itself.
The time is ripe to make Changes that serve our highest good. Events erupt that can help us to ascend in consciousness, not just on an individual level, but as a planet.
Grand Triple Cross in Taurus
This New Moon builds up the Grand Cross on 31 July to August 2022. In a Grand Cross, all four planets involved share the same "quality"— either a cardinal, mutable or fixed sign, producing a tense pattern of each of them being 90 degrees apart.
Another way to picture it is two pairs of planets in opposition. In astrological charts, it literally appears as an "X" or cross in the middle of each. An eye catching aspect!
Uranus, Jupiter, and North Node meet in Taurus, joined for a few days by Mars.
An extremely rare aspect, the last time it occurred was around the time of Alexander the Great — in 324B.C.! Truly a once in a lifetime event. The events triggered during this will have reverberations for decades potentially.
Remember: the Lunar Nodes entered Taurus and Scorpio on 18 Jan 2022 until July 17th 2023. The time is now for Earth to purge (Scorpio) and heal (Taurus).
North Node in Taurus, South Node in Scorpio
18 January 2022, through 18 July 2023
More on the North Node…
In astrology, the North Node — a node being the point in the sky where the Sun and Moon cross paths — represents the collective vibe or energy we’re moving toward, and the South Node represents the area of our lives that requires a releasing or letting go.
the last time the North Node shifted to Taurus and the South Node shifted to Scorpio was in 2004 — it only happens once every 18 years. the North Node in Taurus is a great time to clarify your values and determine which behaviors support how you live according to those values.
Taurus rules the body and physicality, while Uranus is about technology and frequencies. The Mars and Uranus conjunction in Taurus suggests an upgrade to the physical body. Potential for great healing and shifts in frequency.
Is this Earth upgrading due to the plasma events occurring now? Or something else?
As Pluto enters Aquarius from March 2024, technology will become smaller or miniaturised. Breakthroughs in surgery, for example. Pluto’s square to Mercury (the mind) will call for us to decide what is our boundary or truth around the ethics of the range of such technology. Use your intelligence to decide which experiment you want to be part of, if any at all.
Taurus also rules anything to do with survival, not least food, water, housing, energy. We can see these hot topics only becoming hotter. Uranus energy will decentralise everything that has been centralised until now; i.e., while we see the breakdown of centralised production and delivery in Big Pharma and Big Agro, we will also see the rise of independent collectives. We will have to create our own systems.
Taurus rules money or finances. Fractional reserve banking is a corrupt system long due for its exit, especially since the 1970s. Prediction is that money will return to asset-backed currencies. This could be decentralised blockchain technology that rely on integrity.
Taurus enjoys a good bargain and it is a fixed Earth sign. Will we see the return of free energy in the technology Revolution? Remember Taurus is the Bull and embodies resilience and strength. While things seem chaotic now, it offers opportunities for massive change. You are building reserves and strength.
Steady is your awakening
Taurus, a fixed slow sign, wants its own pace, which is interesting during this period of relentless change. Try out these prompts to uncover new anchors to ground your new life…
Are there changes in life that I’m resisting?
What can I let go of now that is no longer aligned with my highest self? Which relationships? What objects?
How can I stand on my own two feet? Am I nourished — soulfully?
Try a walking meditation out in nature.