On February 1, a full moon in the sign of Leo will light up the night sky, illuminating everything we might have preferred to leave in the dark. A full moon always marks a climax, a moment of culmination, harvest or farewell, when emotions boil over and truths come to light. This very special snow moon, as the full moon in February is traditionally called, combines the quiet, cold power of winter with the fiery, open-hearted energy of Leo.
Leo is the sign of creativity, courage and self-expression. So during this full moon in Leo, themes around identity, recognition and love will be particularly present. You may suddenly realise where you have conformed too much to please others or where you have suppressed your passions. The Leo full moon invites us to stand proudly by ourselves, even when it’s hard, even when we tend to make ourselves smaller.
At the same time, this energy also has a dramatic side. Leo wants to be seen, and this full moon could well provide some theatrical moments. Something that has been bubbling under the surface could now come out loudly into the open. This could be a long overdue debate, a creative idea that is finally taking shape or an ego that needs a dose of reality. It may also be that this is happening in your environment, i.e. not originating from you at all, but that you are affected by it.
Intensity mode on: These six zodiac signs are feeling this full moon in particular
This full moon does not come alone. The days leading up to it are extremely charged astrologically: The sun and Pluto come together at the end of January, then Mars and Pluto shortly afterwards. Both are constellations that stand for profound transformations and destructive energies. It’s as if something has been building up for days, and the full moon on February 1st brings the final result, the release of this tension.
The fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius) are particularly affected, but the fire signs (Sagittarius and Aries) also clearly feel the intensity. The days around the full moon (plus/minus two days) can mark a turning point: in your self-image, your identity, your creative expression or your visibility in the world. If you are creatively active or flourish through creative self-expression, ask yourself during these days: How can I make my work visible in the world? How can I put it out into the world and show myself, offline and online?
Aquarius-Leo axis: You and the collective
This full moon activates the Leo-Aquarius axis, which means it’s about the tension between you and them, between personal expression and collective ideals.
Ask yourself now: Where have you identified too much with a group or a collective narrative, possibly at the expense of your individuality? Because the positive side of the Leo-Aquarius axis knows that belonging does not require self-abandonment. Your authentic self is allowed to shine and you are allowed to belong. But perhaps, and this full moon can shed light on this, in a different place than you previously thought possible.
Venus brings harmony
Although this full moon is quite dramatic, there is good news: on the same day, the sun forms a conjunction with Venus. This is an aspect that stands for harmony, compromise and reconciliation. After all the intense energy before the full moon, it’s like a gentle balance, a way to build bridges and find solutions that come from the heart.
Review and preview: Coming full circle
Try to remember what was going on in your life in the last week of July 2025 (if you can’t remember right away, go through your calendars or photos on your phone), because you may have come full circle. The new moon in Leo back then planted seeds that are now coming to fruition or completion. What themes emerge again? What has developed since then?
