This week’s energy, from the First Quarter Moon in Taurus to the Full Moon in Leo on February 12th (Snow Moon), is all about creating sustainable growth while preparing to step into our most authentic and expansive selves. If you’ve been holding back or feeling the fear of being seen, now is the time to work past those mental blocks and release them. Let’s explore how you can use this energy to heal your relationship with authentic self-expression and truly connect with others.
Step 1: Ground Yourself and Build Stability (Taurus Energy)
As we begin the week with the First Quarter Moon in Taurus, the focus is on making practical, grounded decisions that will set the stage for emotional breakthroughs later in the week. Taurus asks us to take small but intentional steps and build a stable foundation for the things we want to manifest.
✨ Ask Yourself:
- What decisions am I making now that will support the version of myself I want to become?
- Where am I holding on to outdated beliefs about what is “safe” or “practical” that may be limiting my growth?
🌱 Tip: Set an intention for the week that will anchor you as the energy builds toward the Full Moon.
Step 2: Recognize and Release Mental Blocks (Waxing Gibbous Energy)
As children, we learn what parts of ourselves are considered “acceptable” based on how others react to our authenticity. We may strip away parts of who we are in order to receive love and approval from parents, friends, and authority figures. Over time, we begin to hide or suppress the aspects of ourselves that we believe make us “less lovable.” But those hidden parts never truly disappear—they wait patiently for us to call them back.
The Waxing Gibbous Moon is a time for fine-tuning, adjusting, and clearing away any obstacles standing between you and your goals. As the moon moves from Gemini to Cancer, you may notice mental clutter and emotional patterns surfacing—particularly around how you express yourself and how vulnerable you feel when doing so.
💡 Chiron in Leo Reminder: Many of us struggle with the fear of being seen or judged when we share authentically. If you feel this resistance, it may be tied to wounds related to self-expression. This is a beautiful time to begin healing that wound by identifying what is holding you back and calling those abandoned parts of yourself back home. They need your love and attention—and they deserve to be seen.
✨ Reflect:
- What am I afraid of when I think about sharing my authentic self?
- How can I lovingly acknowledge these fears without letting them control me?
- What part of my authentic self did I abandon in order to feel accepted, and how can I start welcoming it back into my life?
🌊 Actionable Step: Journal about a time you held back from expressing yourself and how that moment affected you. Then, write about how you can approach similar situations differently moving forward.
Step 3: The Full Moon in Leo – Embrace Authentic Expression
The Full Moon in Leo is a powerful time to release the fear of being seen, step into your creativity, and own your uniqueness. Leo energy reminds us that when we express ourselves unapologetically, we give others permission to do the same. It’s not just about you—it’s about the ripple effect you create.
🌕 Healing Thought: When you let go of the mask you wear to fit in or protect yourself, you call in the people and experiences meant for the real you. The cure to loneliness lies in connecting authentically, not superficially.
🔥 Mantra: “When I express myself unapologetically, I attract those who are aligned with my true self.”
✨ Reflection Prompts:
- What part of myself am I ready to share more openly with the world?
- How can I celebrate my uniqueness instead of hiding it?
🌟 Full Moon Ritual Suggestion:
- Create a sacred space with candles or items that represent your creativity (paintbrushes, journals, crystals, etc.).
- Write down any fears you have about being seen and let them flow onto the page.
- After reflecting, burn or shred the paper to symbolically release these blocks.
- Close by setting an intention to express your authentic self in one specific way over the next month.
Want Help Clearing Old Blocks?
To fully release these fears and embrace your authenticity, consider using my New Moon Clearing Meditation or Black Moon blog post as complementary tools. These resources will help you cut away the dead branches and make room for growth.
✨ Explore More:
- New Moon Clearing Meditation – Perfect for clearing mental and emotional clutter.
- Black Moon: Releasing the Old, Embracing the New – Dive deeper into shedding what no longer serves you.
OR, if you feel called to personalized support, my mini readings offer private 15-minute video guidance tailored to your energy and specific blocks. 🌙
Final Thought: Call Back the Parts of You That Deserve to Be Seen
When you express yourself authentically and unashamedly, you become a beacon, sending out a “honing signal” that attracts the people, opportunities, and experiences meant for the real you. But to fully step into this power, you must reclaim the parts of yourself you abandoned along the way. Those parts aren’t flaws—they’re pieces of your magic waiting to return.
The magic of the Full Moon in Leo lies in this truth: You are never truly fulfilled by surface-level connections. The key to feeling seen and connected is being fully, unapologetically YOU. It’s time to release the fear, welcome back every part of yourself, and shine.
💫 Takeaway: Don’t be afraid to be the real you this week—your unique voice is needed in the world.
With love and moonlight,
<3 Ariel
A.K.A. The Clearing Queen 🖤👑
Remember to follow your inner wisdom and follow the moon. 🌙
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