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Aquarius season pulls us up into the ether—into ideas, conversations, collective visions, and the constant potential of what could be. The air is busy, electric, and intellectually charged, asking us to think bigger than ourselves. But with the full moon in Leo approaching, the cosmos reminds us that the future we aspire to build cannot exist without the heart being fully present in the process. Progress without passion feels hollow, and vision without authenticity can’t take shape.
Reaching its peak on Feb. 1 at exactly 5:09 p.m. ET via 13 degrees of this fixed fire sign, the full moon in Leo asks you to come back into your body, your desire, your fire. What makes you feel alive? On a spiritual level, the essence of Leo is equivalent to who you are when no one else is watching. Joy is instinctual, as you have the courage to pursue the path of your desires without explanation. Fellow Venus and Rising Leo, Selena Gomez, said it perfectly: the heart wants what it wants.
There is no such thing as an individual (Leo) without a community (Aquarius), and this energetic theme will continue to be of focus throughout 2026, especially when the Nodes of Destiny activate this very axis. As of July 26, the North Node (what we’re meant to embrace and move towards personally and collectively) will enter Aquarius, while the South Node (what we’re called to release) transits this Fire sign.
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Themes of courage, pride (Leo) vs. community, individuality (Aquarius) will be ongoing but what unfolds now is a preview: the moment you realize which dreams belong to you and which were inherited from the crowd. I digress. By the time the moon peaks, it will have already opposed Pluto, Mars, and the sun, followed by Venus and Mercury in Aquarius. This can feel like a group of people or perhaps parts of yourself tugging at you, but you’re not longer the person you once were.
All in all, this lunation magnifies the tension between logic and heart-centered feelings. You may sense projections coming from others, and loud opinions brushing against your clarity. The solution? Drop into your heart and into your solar plexus. What lights you up now? What has your name on it? The full moon in Leo asks you to choose yourself confidently, and let that choice speak for itself.
In the meantime, read on for your full moon in Leo horoscope and reflection. Remember to read for your sun and rising sign.
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Aries
Let this full moon interrupt your routine… and in the best way, Leo. With the full moon lighting up your fifth house of joy, romance, and creative risk, you’re being pulled back toward what makes you feel alive, not just productive. The sun in Aquarius across the sky activates your 11th house, where group dynamics, friendships, and future plans live. You may realize that certain goals were shaped more by social expectation than genuine desire. This lunation asks you to choose passion over approval. The more you honor your individuality, the clearer your future path becomes. Full moon reflection: What have you been creating for others instead of yourself? How can you reclaim your joy without needing validation?
Taurus
Slow down and listen to what your foundation is asking for, Taurus. The full moon illuminates your fourth house, highlighting emotional security, home, and inner grounding. Meanwhile, the sun in Aquarius energizes your 10th house of career and public image, creating a push-pull between personal needs and professional expectations. You may feel pressure to perform or show up a certain way, but this lunation reminds you that true success begins at home. Full moon reflection: What do you need in order to feel safe and rooted right now? Where has ambition overridden your emotional well-being?
Gemini
Say what you really mean, and pay attention to how it’s received, Gemini. The full moon activates your third house of communication, ideas, and self-expression, urging you to speak from the heart rather than the script. Across the axis, the sun in Aquarius highlights your ninth house of belief systems, long-term visions, and truth-seeking. A conversation, realization, or inner dialogue may reveal that some ideas you’ve outgrown no longer reflect who you are becoming. Full moon reflection: What truth are you finally ready to articulate? Which belief deserves to be rewritten with lived clarity? Which story sounds right in your head but wrong in your heart?
Cancer
Claim your worth without over-explaining yourself, Cancer. This full moon is shining a light on your second house of values, self-esteem, and material security, spotlighting what you truly deserve. emotionally and energetically. The sun in Aquarius is also activating your eighth house, stirring themes of shared resources, intimacy, and emotional entanglements. You may notice where compromises have chipped away at your confidence or where reliance on others has blurred boundaries. Full moon reflection: Where have you been underestimating your worth? What needs to shift for a sense of empowerment rather than obligation?
Leo
Happy full moon, Leo! Stand in your truth, even if it feels vulnerable. With the moon peaking in your sign, this is equivalent to a personal revelation — a mirror reflecting who you are now, not who you’re expected to be. The sun in Aquarius activates your seventh house of relationships, making others’ opinions and projections especially noticeable. You could feel seen, challenged, or confronted, but this lunation is about self-recognition first. You’re not meant to dim yourself to maintain harmony. Full moon reflection: Who are you becoming in this new chapter? Which relationships are in support of your evolution, and which resist it?
Virgo
Give yourself permission to rest and recalibrate, Virgo. The full moon illuminates your 12th house, highlighting subconscious patterns, emotional release, and the desire for spiritual renewal. Meanwhile, the sun in Aquarius energizes your sixth house of routines and responsibilities, shedding light on where mental overload or external demands have crowded out intuition. This is a powerful moment to pause, release guilt, and tend to your inner world. Full moon reflection: What are you ready to let go of emotionally? How can you create space for restoration without self-judgment?
Libra
Reconnect with what inspires you to dream bigger, Libra. The full moon in Leo activates your 11th house of community, goals, and future visions, while the sun in Aquarius ignotes your fifth house of creativity, pleasure and self-expression. You may realize that certain ambitions feel hollow without your personal passions fueling them. This lunation encourages you to infuse more joy into your long-term plans and to surround yourself with people who celebrate your individuality. Full moon reflection: Which dreams still excite you on a personal level? Where can joy be reintroduced into future plans?
Scorpio
Reconsider your perception of success, Scorpio. With the moon peaking in your 10th house of notoriety, visibility, career and long-term achievements come into focus. The sun in Aquarius, on the other hand, ignites your fourth house of home, urging you to balance your public ambitions with your private and more personal needs. You could feel torn between professional expectations and the desire for inner stability. Either way, this lunation invites you to redefine achievement in a way that honors both. Full moon reflection: What does success genuinely mean to you now? Where do you need to set boundaries to protect your inner world?
Sagittarius
Follow your curiosity where it leads you, Sagittarius. The full moon in Leo will touch down on your expansive ninth house of philosophy and personal truth, while the sun in Aquarius energizes your third house of communication and mental patterns. A shift could emerge, especially around beliefs you once held undoubtedly. This lunation supports redefining your worldview through lived experience rather than inherited narratives. Full moon reflection: What are you ready to outgrow? How can your choices reflect a more authentic version of you?
Capricorn
Time to face what you’ve been avoiding, Capricorn. The full moon in Leo will ignite your eighth house emotional depth, transformation, and shared bonds, while the sun in Aquarius highlights your second house of self-worth and resources. This astrological axis asks you to reflect on where emotional attachments or obligations have impacted your sense of security. A release or boundary-setting moment may restore balance. Empowerment comes from recognizing where energy is being exchanged unevenly. Full moon reflection: What emotional truths are you ready to confront? Where do you need to reclaim autonomy and self-respect?
Aquarius
Let yourself be seen without editing for perfection, Aquarius. The full moon in Leo lights up your seventh house of relationships, offering clarity on how others mirror and perceive you. With the sun(and a stellium of planets) in your sign, your identity is front and center. This lunation highlights the balance between independence and codependence, individuality and connection. You may realize that certain dynamics require adjusting so you can show up fully as yourself. Full moon reflection: How do you show up in a partnership when you’re being fully authentic? Which connections honor a mutual sense of individuality?
Pisces
Focus on what nourishes your spirit regularly, Pisces. The full moon in Leo ignites your sixth house of routines, wellness and devotion, while the sun in Aquarius energizes your 12th house of intuition and subconscious awareness. This lunation bridges the practical and the spiritual, reminding you that sacredness lives in the everyday. Small adjustments now can restore energy and clarity. Full moon reflection: What daily habits support your emotional well-being? How can you stay true to your intuition more often?
Valerie is an astrologer, writer & visual storyteller. She writes horoscopes for PEOPLE—formerly PopSugar, StyleCaster, Elite Daily, among others. For more of her work, check out valeriemesa.com or follow her on Instagram @valeriemesa.
