Full Moon in Leo: herbs to harness fiery glow

The Full Moon in Leo is a powerful time to connect with the heart—both physically and energetically. Ruled by the Sun, Leo radiates warmth, confidence, and passion, making this lunation ideal for heart-centered healing, creative expression, and personal empowerment. Whether you seek to strengthen emotional resilience, open yourself to love, or enhance physical heart health, working with this fiery lunar energy can be transformative.

The heart-centered energy of Leo

Leo governs the heart and circulatory system, emphasizing vitality, courage, and joy. When the Full Moon illuminates this sign, it calls us to embody self-love, confidence, and generosity. However, this intensity can also reveal where we may be guarding our hearts or struggling with emotional balance. By working intentionally with this energy, we can soften emotional blockages, embrace our passions, and nourish the heart on all levels.

How the Full Moon in Leo affects each rising sign & its herbal ally

Aries Rising (5th House – Creativity, Pleasure, Romance)

This Full Moon ignites your creative fire and encourages you to play, express, and embrace joy. It may bring clarity in romance or a desire to follow your artistic passions. To fuel this energy, work with Damiana (Turnera diffusa), an herb that enhances passion, pleasure, and creative flow while uplifting the spirit.

Taurus Rising (4th House – Home, Family, Emotional Foundations)

Your heart turns toward home, family, and emotional security. This Full Moon may highlight where you need to nurture yourself or set boundaries. Linden (Tilia spp.) is the perfect ally, as it soothes the nervous system, eases tension, and promotes a sense of safety and comfort in the heart space.

Gemini Rising (3rd House – Communication, Learning, Siblings)

Your words hold power under this Full Moon, as it amplifies your voice and brings insights through conversation or writing. To encourage clear, heart-centered communication, use Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis), a nervine that calms the mind, lifts the mood, and helps you speak from a place of love.

Cancer Rising (2nd House – Money, Self-Worth, Resources)

Themes around self-worth and abundance arise, encouraging you to embrace your value. Financial or material matters may reach a turning point. Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) is an ideal herbal ally, promoting warmth, circulation, and prosperity—both physically and energetically.

Leo Rising (1st House – Identity, Self-Expression, Personal Power)

This is your Full Moon, illuminating your personal power and self-expression. It’s time to shine, but also to reflect on how you care for your heart. Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a potent herb for Leo energy, strengthening circulation, boosting confidence, and clearing mental fog so you can stand fully in your power.

Virgo Rising (12th House – Subconscious, Spirituality, Rest)

A deeply introspective Full Moon, this lunation invites you to slow down, dream, and release subconscious fears. Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) is a beautiful herb for dreamwork, intuition, and connecting with the unseen realms while helping you rest and restore.

Libra Rising (11th House – Friendships, Community, Aspirations)

Your connections and aspirations are illuminated, bringing realizations about friendships or future goals. Lemon Verbena (Aloysia citrodora) is an uplifting, heart-opening herb that enhances social joy, clears stagnant emotions, and encourages inspiration.

Scorpio Rising (10th House – Career, Public Life, Reputation)

Career matters come to light, and you may receive recognition or clarity about your professional path. Bay Leaf (Laurus nobilis) is a powerful herb for manifestation, courage, and success, helping you step into leadership with confidence.

Sagittarius Rising (9th House – Travel, Higher Learning, Expansion)

Your adventurous spirit is calling! This Full Moon encourages expansion, whether through travel, study, or personal philosophy. Sage (Salvia officinalis) aligns beautifully with this energy, sharpening wisdom, clearing the mind, and protecting your journey forward.

Capricorn Rising (8th House – Transformation, Shared Resources, Deep Healing)

This is a deeply transformational Full Moon, bringing shifts in shared resources, emotional depth, or intimacy. Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) is a gentle yet powerful heart tonic that supports emotional processing, heart healing, and courage in times of transition.

Aquarius Rising (7th House – Relationships, Partnerships, Balance)

Relationships take center stage, bringing clarity around partnerships and emotional connections. Rose (Rosa spp.) is a perfect companion, softening the heart, enhancing emotional warmth, and promoting deeper connection in love and friendship.

Pisces Rising (6th House – Health, Routine, Daily Life)

Your well-being and daily habits are highlighted. This Full Moon encourages you to care for your body and establish heart-supportive routines. Nettle (Urtica dioica) is an excellent choice, providing deep nourishment, supporting circulation, and restoring vitality.

Rituals to work with the Leo Full Moon & herbal allies

To align with the energy of this Full Moon, try incorporating your chosen herbal ally into a ritual practice:

Heart-opening tea

A heart-opening tea with Hawthorn, Rose, and Lemon Balm aligns with Leo’s warmth, strengthening both the physical and emotional heart. Hawthorn supports circulation and emotional resilience, Rose encourages self-love, and Lemon Balm calms the mind. Steeping these herbs creates a soothing elixir perfect for sipping under the Full Moon while visualizing golden light filling your heart with confidence and joy.

Solar Infusion

A solar-infused oil with Rosemary and Bay Leaf harnesses the Sun’s energy to enhance clarity and self-expression. Infuse dried herbs in a carrier oil by placing them in sunlight for a week or gently heating them. Anoint your heart center, solar plexus, or wrists before setting intentions to amplify inner fire and courage.

Fire Ritual

Fire rituals align with Leo’s transformative energy, helping release self-doubt. Write down a limiting belief and burn it under the Full Moon, watching it dissolve. Adding Bay Leaf enhances manifestation, clearing space for bold self-expression.

Movement & breathwork

Movement and breathwork activate the heart, clearing emotional blockages. Deep breathing with one hand on the heart and the other on the solar plexus expands inner strength, while dancing freely awakens Leo’s joy and creative power.

Embracing the Full Moon in Leo

This lunation is an invitation to live boldly, love fully, and step into your heart’s true expression. Leo’s radiant energy encourages authenticity, reminding you to embrace joy, creativity, and self-celebration without fear or hesitation. Whether through herbal allies that nourish the heart, ritual practices that release limiting beliefs, or moments of self-reflection that reconnect you with your inner light, working with this Full Moon can bring warmth, confidence, and deep emotional healing. By honoring what truly makes your heart shine, you open the door to greater self-love, courage, and the freedom to express your essence unapologetically.

How will you harness this Full Moon’s energy? Let your heart lead the way.

Until the next diary entry,
xx Ang