As July closes, we arrive at a threshold. The Moon wanes, Mercury still retrogrades, and the Sun blazes through Leo — reminding us that even in reflection, our fire doesn’t fade. This week invites us to dance with our shadows, recommit to our joy, and prepare the soil for a vibrant new month.
Your Cosmic Toolkit
Moon Phase: The week begins in the waning crescent phase and brings us into the dark moon in Leo midweek. The next New Moon arrives just after the week ends — making this a potent time for rest, ritual, and quiet release.
Herb of the Week: Mugwort — A dreamy ally that supports intuitive work, visionary rest, and connecting with deeper layers of self.
Crystal Ally: Obsidian — Protective and clarifying, perfect for shadow work and energetic cleansing.
Elemental Focus: Fire — Not the wild blaze, but the steady ember. Sit by a flame, light a candle with intention, or revisit the passions that light you up from the inside.
A Closer Look at This Week's Mooncast
Sunday, July 27: The Moon in Cancer urges rest, home-tending, and soft emotional awareness. It’s a good day to feel, reflect, and practice radical gentleness.
Monday, July 28: Moon slips into Leo, warming our confidence but also stirring old stories of ego or insecurity. Be mindful of what rises. This is your mirror moment.
Tuesday, July 29: Dark Moon in Leo — the final exhale before the next cycle begins. Step away from screens, drama, and noise. Go inward, light a fire, whisper your desires to the dark.
Wednesday, July 30: The Moon enters Virgo, bringing order and discernment. Clean your space. Clear your inbox. Sort your emotions like sacred artifacts.
Thursday, July 31: Virgo Moon continues. Good day for practical magic, body rituals, or long overdue lists. Let your actions be spells.
Friday, August 1: Moon enters Libra. Harmony and balance return. Seek beauty. Move gently. Offer grace in your relationships.
Saturday, August 2: A day to hold dualities — shadow and shine, stillness and celebration. Today, reflect on the space you’ve cleared and what might bloom next.
Relational Spellwork for the Week
Shadow Self Tea: Brew mugwort and journal what parts of yourself need compassion, not control.
Ego Softeners: Compliment someone you envy. Notice how your perception shifts.
Cleanse & Claim: Clean one neglected corner of your home and place something sacred there.
Intention Candle: Light a single candle each night this week. Whisper one truth you’re ready to honor.
This is a week of soulful exhale — where the embers of Leo’s fire meet the humility of the waning Moon. Rest isn’t absence. It’s preparation. And your light is already waiting.
