New Moon in Leo · August 2, 2027
New Moon in Leo August 2027: Meaning & Exact Time
By Dima Tretyak · Updated October 23, 2026 · Times calculated, not copied
At a glance
- Date
- Monday, August 2, 2027
- Eastern
- Aug 2, 6:05 AM EDT
- Central
- Aug 2, 5:05 AM CDT
- Mountain
- Aug 2, 4:05 AM MDT
- Pacific
- Aug 2, 3:05 AM PDT
- UTC
- Aug 2, 10:05 AM UTC
- Position
- 9°55′ Leo
- Supermoon
- Yes, 357,375 km away
- Eclipse
- Total solar eclipse
What it means
The New Moon in Leo lands at 9°55′ Leo on August 2, 2027, at 6:05 AM EDT, and it doubles as a total solar eclipse and a supermoon. Traditionally that makes it a heavier, longer-reaching start in Leo's territory of heart, leadership and creative work.
This new moon is a total solar eclipse, which astrology reads as a lunation with more weight and a longer reach. Its themes are emphasized for months rather than weeks, so treat it as a stronger start, not a fixed outcome. At 357,375 km the Moon is also closer than usual, which is why it counts as a supermoon. In 3:05 AM PDT or 6:05 AM EDT terms, it arrives in the early morning hours, a quiet moment for setting an intention.
Sun and Moon share 9°55′ Leo, so the new moon favors beginning something from the heart and putting it into action. Work where you take charge fits, and so do music, poetry or drama. Venus entered Leo on July 27, 2027 and sits in a conjunction with the Moon, 2.7° apart, so love, pleasure and art blend directly into the intention. Mercury moves into Leo on August 2, 2027, the same day, which lends speech and ideas to the same warm, direct tone. Leo's known excess is being led too easily by feeling, so generosity can get taken advantage of. A steady intention holds up better than an impulsive one.
Several aspects shape how the start plays out. Mars and Uranus both sextile the Moon within 0.8°, an easy opening for drive, independence and a break from routine if you take it. Neptune trines the Moon at 3.4°, supporting imagination and ideals, though Neptune is retrograde in Aries until December 15, 2027. That suggests revisiting an ideal before launching it. Pluto opposes the Moon at 4.1°, a pull between a fresh start and questions of power and what is hidden. Pluto is retrograde in Aquarius until October 17, 2027, so review and revision suit those matters better than force.
This lunation falls between the New Moon in Cancer on July 3, 2027 and the New Moon in Virgo on August 31, 2027. As a self-reflection exercise, you might write down one thing you want to lead or create, and check whether it comes from the heart or from wanting approval.
Also in the sky
- ◐This new moon is a total solar eclipse.
- ♇Pluto is retrograde in Aquarius until October 17, 2027.
- ♆Neptune is retrograde in Aries until December 15, 2027.
- ♀︎Venus enters Leo on July 27, 2027.
- ☿︎Mercury enters Leo on August 2, 2027.
By rising sign
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Aries rising
House V · romance & creativity
With Leo falling in your 5th house, romance, play and creative work take the spotlight. This is a good time to start something you do for the pleasure of it. Children and a favorite hobby may also draw your attention.
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Taurus rising
House IV · home & family
Your 4th house of home and roots hosts this eclipse new moon. You may find yourself thinking about family, your living space or where you feel grounded. A quiet, heartfelt change at home could be worth considering.
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Gemini rising
House III · talk & siblings
For you this lunation lands in the 3rd house of conversations, siblings and learning. Letters, short trips and everyday talk may feel more expressive than usual. A good time to say something warmly and plainly.
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Cancer rising
House II · money & values
Your 2nd house of values and self-worth is where Leo's new moon begins. Consider what you truly value and whether your daily choices show it. Starting a habit that reflects those values suits this eclipse.
- ♌︎
Leo rising
House I · self & body
This new moon falls in your 1st house, so the start is about you: how you present yourself and how you begin things. Eclipses carry extra weight, which makes it a fitting time to set a personal intention. Think about what you want to lead.
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Virgo rising
House XII · rest & the hidden
The 12th house of rest and the hidden receives this lunation. Solitude and retreat may feel louder than the outer world, and so may private feelings. Setting an intention quietly, away from an audience, fits this placement.
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Libra rising
House XI · friends & hopes
Leo's new moon sits in your 11th house of friends and hopes. You might reconsider which wishes are worth pursuing and who you want beside you. Joining or leading a group effort is one way to use it.
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Scorpio rising
House X · career & reputation
Your 10th house of career and public standing hosts the eclipse. Questions of authority and recognition come forward, and a heartfelt step in your work could stand out. Think about the kind of leader you want to be.
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Sagittarius rising
House IX · travel & beliefs
In your 9th house of travel and higher learning, this new moon invites a fresh look at what you hold true. A course, a trip or a publishing idea could appeal. Let the idea come from conviction, not from showing off.
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Capricorn rising
House VIII · intimacy & shared money
Your 8th house of intimacy and loss is where this eclipse new moon begins. Closeness and what you keep guarded may call for honest reflection. Starting with warmth rather than control suits this placement.
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Aquarius rising
House VII · partners
Leo sits opposite your sign and falls in your 7th house of partners and one-to-one dealings. Relationships may become the clearest place to start something new. Notice what you offer a partner and what you ask in return.
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Pisces rising
House VI · work & health
With the new moon in your 6th house, daily work and routines are where Leo's fire is aimed. A small, steady change to how you spend your working hours could carry the eclipse's longer reach. Service done with warmth may feel rewarding.
Questions
✦What time is the new moon in Leo?
It is exact at Aug 2, 6:05 AM EDT (Aug 2, 3:05 AM PDT).
✦Is the new moon in Leo a supermoon?
Yes. The Moon is 357,375 km from Earth, close enough to count as a supermoon.
✦Which house does it fall in for my rising sign?
Count from your rising sign: Leo is your 1st house if you are Leo rising, your 7th if you are Aquarius rising. The full list is above.
✦What does it mean that this new moon is also a solar eclipse?
A solar eclipse is a new moon close to the lunar nodes. Astrology reads it as a lunation with more weight and a longer reach, with the sign and house themes emphasized for months. Treat it as a stronger start, not a fixed outcome.
✦What is a good intention to set on a New Moon in Leo?
Leo favors starting from the heart and acting on it, especially work where you lead. Creative projects such as music, poetry or drama also suit it, as does living out an ideal instead of just talking about it. Keep the intention specific and steady.
✦How long do the effects of this new moon last?
Traditionally a new moon sets a theme for a lunar cycle, and an eclipse stretches that emphasis over months. The next new moon, in Virgo on August 31, 2027, begins a new cycle. How you use any of this is a matter of personal reflection.