February 2025 Full Moon in Leo: A Time of Creative Power and Self-Expression

February 11, 2025

The Full Moon in Leo on February 12, 2025 marks a time of heightened creativity, emotional intensity, and opportunities for personal breakthroughs. This event brings potential for self-expression, leadership, and bold decision-making.

Table of Contents

1.When to See the February 2025 Full Moon?

2.Why Is It Called the Snow Moon?

3.Key Celestial Events During This Full Moon

4.Tips and Rituals During the Full Moon

5.Astrological Effects of the Full Moon

6.When is the Next Full Moon?

When to See the February 2025 Full Moon?

The second Full Moon of 2025, traditionally called the Snow Moon, will occur on February 12th, at 13:53 UTC.

Positioned at 24°05’ Leo, this Full Moon aligns closely with Regulus (α Leonis), the brightest star in Leo's constellation, known as the "Heart of the Lion.” Positioned near the Sun's path, Regulus holds the greatest influence among all stars.

The star's position near the Sun's path grants it the greatest influence among all stars.

Why Is It Called the Snow Moon?

The February Full Moon is known as the Snow Moon due to the frequent and heavy snowfall typical during this time of year. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, this Full Moon is also known by other names including:

• Bear Moon
• Goose Moon
• Groundhog Moon
• Hunger Moon

These names, as recorded in the Old Farmer's Almanac, come from various cultures and traditions - Native American, European, and Colonial. They often apply not just to the Full Moon day itself, but to the entire lunar month.

Key Celestial Events During This Full Moon

This February Full Moon brings an especially rich astronomical landscape:

• A dramatic alignment near Regulus, the brightest star in Leo
• Venus reaching exceptional brightness, becoming the night sky's second-brightest object
• A notable Ceres-Sun conjunction adding extra potency to creative endeavors

Tips and Rituals During the Full Moon

What to Do

• Create time for meditation and deep relaxation
• Perform healing rituals
• Place your crystals under moonlight for charging
• Record and analyze your dreams in a journal
• Set aside quiet time for writing your ideas and goals
• Study and reflect on your natal chart positions
• Focus on nourishing, healthy meals

What to Avoid

• Hold off on launching new projects or making life-changing decisions
• Delay real estate transactions and property matters
• Avoid situations that might lead to confrontations
• Wait to begin new therapeutic treatments or healing programs
• Postpone travel plans and significant purchases
• Skip planting or agricultural work until after the Full Moon

Astrological Effects of the Full Moon

During Full Moon many people may experience increased vanity or irritability, and physical symptoms such as headaches or a flare-up of chronic conditions could occur. Dreams often become more vivid and meaningful under the influence of a Full Moon.

Full Moon in Natal Chart

At the moment of the Full Moon, the Sun in Aquarius opposes the Moon in Leo, creating a dynamic tension between personal ambitions and the collective needs of society. This energy can feel intense, amplifying emotions and sharpening intuition. However, it may also lead to emotional instability or heightened sensitivity.

The fiery energy of Leo provides the courage and momentum needed to take meaningful steps toward achieving your goals

This Full Moon stirs a deep desire for self-expression and celebrates individuality, creativity, and innovation. It encourages us to trust in our unique identity and resist being overshadowed by social anxieties.

It’s an ideal time over the next two weeks, until the New Moon, to focus on building or strengthening relationships - whether by finding a soulmate or deepening an existing connection. This period is also well-suited for tying up loose ends, complete ongoing projects, and releasing old energy to create space for new opportunities.

For personalized guidance, consider which house in your natal chart aligns with the Full Moon’s degree (24°05′ Leo). This reveals the life area most impacted and offers insight into where to direct your focus. Using this approach for each Full Moon throughout the year can help create a thoughtful, long-term action plan.

The Leo-Aquarius Dynamic

When the Full Moon activates the Leo-Aquarius axis on February 12, it emphasizes creative inspiration and brings artistic expression to the forefront - whether through music, dance, writing, or debates. During this time, Leo's passionate traits become more pronounced, influencing relationships, romantic connections, and leadership.

On the other hand, Aquarius, ignites a yearning for freedom from constraints, while Leo inspires boldness and the courage to act. Together, they create a balance between personal creativity (Leo) and the recognition of our place within the larger collective (Aquarius).

Astrologically, the Full Moon spans two signs and two houses in the personal birth chart - the Moon in Leo and the Sun in Aquarius. This axis channels lunar energy into specific themes, often triggering thoughts and experiences tied to the signs and houses in which the luminaries are transiting. If these align with a natal planet, the effects can feel especially intense.

Those born under Leo, Aquarius, Taurus, or Scorpio will likely sense this Full Moon’s influence most strongly. Additionally, anyone with personal planets between 21° and 25° of these signs may feel its energy profoundly.

Planetary Influence

The character of the February 2025 Full Moon is shaped not only by its placement in Leo but also by its planetary interactions:

• Royal Star Regulus: The Full Snow Moon rises near the brightest star in the constellation Leo, Regulus, known as the "Heart of the Lion.” Combining the forces of the Sun, Mars, and Jupiter, Regulus encourages ambition and success, often bringing fame and recognition.
• Tense configuration with Uranus: A T-square with Uranus signals the need of release, often brought about by unexpected or sudden events that disrupt the status quo.
• Sun conjunction with Mercury: Mercury’s combustion (closeness to the Sun) may cause communication challenges, misunderstandings, and difficulties with agreements or travel.
• Ceres: The Sun’s conjunction with Ceres boosts creativity and ambition, especially in artistic endeavors, inspiring bold experimentation.
• Chiron: Known as the "Wounded Healer," Chiron offers the assurance that any difficulties we face during this time will ultimately lead to growth and resilience.

When is the Next Full Moon?

The next Full Moon, referred to as the Sugar Moon or Worm Moon, will occur on March 14, 2025.

On this day, a Total Lunar Eclipse will take place, visible from the Pacific Ocean, North America, Western Europe, and Western Africa. During the eclipse, the Moon will pass through Earth's shadow, taking on a reddish-orange hue to the scattering of sunlight in Earth’s atmosphere.

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