Full Moon in Leo 2026

Full Moon in Leo ~ How to keep the flame alight

1st February: PST 14:09 | EST 17:09 | GMT 22:09       

As we welcome the month of February, the full moon in Leo asks us to shine brightly amid a chaotic period in the heavens. Greeting us powerfully on the same day as the Celtic festival of Imbolc, this moon offers a potent opportunity to embrace what is stirring within us, and to reconnect with our intentions for the path ahead. Let’s explore this luminous moon together…

As this lunar cycle began, we were reminded of the importance of building foundations for the changes to come. Now, knee-deep in Aquarius season and welcoming this full moon, the shifts in the heavens are arriving thick and fast. As planets gather in Aquarius, you may have sensed new perspectives, shifts in thinking, and a feeling of deep change and transformation in the air.

Full moon energy

On the opposite side of the sky to the Aquarian hub of planets, the full moon in Leo sits on her fiery throne, imbued with the energy of summer. Radiant, creative and life-giving, she is unafraid to hold the centre and shine brightly. Her courage and confidence to express emotion are strong, and she understands the power of her light in the wider world. This is the invitation of the Leo full moon: to own our brilliance. She calls us back to our unique gifts and asks us to consider how we use these to contribute to the collective.

Our individual ability to blaze brightly needs to be heart-led under this full moon. Have you ever paused to consider how the energy you give out through every word, gesture, or action - can create a ripple effect? How being kind or showing generosity can encourage someone else to do the same? Let this full moon remind you of your innate beautiful energy that can help raise the vibration for the good of all.

Close up of the 13 Moon Journal by Moon Phase Studios.

Ways to work with the Full Moon in Leo:

• Return to your centre: What helps you feel truly connected and alive? Perhaps it’s a physical activity, or something expressive like singing or dancing. Whatever it is, make space for it and let it energise you.

• Share your warmth: Gather your people close, whether through a small get-together or a simple shared moment. Let connection be joyful; allow that Leo-hearted warmth to ripple outwards.

• Honour your gifts: Take time to make a list or journal about your proudest moments -  reflect on how you’ve grown, what you’ve learnt and celebrate your strengths.

• Step into your confidence: When do you feel most at ease in yourself? Notice who or what brings out your natural light and helps you feel relaxed and open. How can you make more time for this in your world?

• Reignite your creative self: When was the last time you let your creativity run free and allowed childlike joy in? Breathe some fresh life into a creative outlet, whether a new or existing hobby, direction or dream.

Awaken your intentions…

With both Neptune and Saturn moving into Aries during this lunar cycle, the full moon lights up skies of change. We are offered a moment under this lunation to fully awaken our intentions and step into our creative potential. Here we can pause, observe the shifts, and begin to explore how we might light the path ahead.

Moon Phase Studios 13 Moon Journal

If you feel called to let the pen flow, you might wish to explore the following prompts:

Journal prompts for the Leo full moon:

• What helps me keep the flame of my intentions alive and steady?

• Where in my life am I being invited to grow in confidence?

• How can I embody my light more fully and allow it to shine outward?

• When does my creative potential feel sparked and vital?

 Wishing you a beautiful, bold full moon with Imbolc blessings,

Charlotte x