A Loving Invitation to Simplicity: Sacred Lion Wisdom for the Soul
- Divinely Sah’Rah🪶
- Jul 21, 2025
- 5 min read
“You don’t need to roar to be powerful. Your presence, rooted in truth and lit by the fire of your heart, is enough. Let simplicity be your strength, and authenticity your crown.”
The new moon in Leo will occur on July 24, 2025, at 12:11 PM Pacific Time (3:11 PM Eastern Time).
Beautiful One, this is a time to return to the quiet strength that lives within you. A time to soften the noise, to stop trying so hard, and to remember: you are already enough. You don’t need to prove, perform, or perfect. Simply being—honest, present, and rooted in your truth—is more than enough.
There is wisdom in simplicity. When we strip back the layers, the expectations, the pressure to be everything to everyone, we come home to what is real. Like the Lion resting in stillness, your power comes from presence, not performance. From your heart, not your hustle.
You may notice a stirring beneath the surface—unspoken tensions, a need for control, or the weight of responsibilities pressing in. Rather than pushing through, pause.
Ask yourself gently:
What am I trying to manage or control?
What am I afraid might happen if I let go?
Where can I allow more ease, more trust, more breath?
There may be moments that challenge your sense of peace—emotions that rise, old wounds that speak, truths that ask to be seen. These moments are not here to overwhelm you, but to guide you. Let them teach you where your energy is leaking, where your spirit is tired, where you’re holding what no longer belongs to you.
Remember: the most sacred kind of power is the kind that doesn’t need to shout. It simply is.
So choose ease. Choose to simplify. Choose to clear space—internally and externally—so that your true self has room to rise. You don’t need to have all the answers. You only need to listen to the quiet wisdom of your own heart.
Let go of the weight. Let go of the proving. And watch how your soul begins to shine through.
You are not here to perform. You are here to live, to feel, to love, to be. And that, beloved, is more than enough.
“You don’t need to roar to be powerful. Your presence, rooted in truth and lit by the fire of your heart, is enough. Let simplicity be your strength, and authenticity your crown.”
Medicine Path: Wisdom Teachings from the Lion, the Sun, and the Inner Flame
Lion Medicine Power doesn’t rush—it rests. The Lion teaches us to lead with quiet strength, to protect with presence, and to walk in grace.
Your presence is your roar.
Sun Medicine The Sun shines without asking. It teaches us to radiate truthfully—without shrinking or seeking approval. Shine because it is who you are.
Flame Medicine The Golden Flame is your essence—what remains when everything false has burned away. It asks for presence, not performance. Tend your inner fire with truth.
Shamanic Practices to Attune
1. Fire Ceremony for Authentic Power
Purpose: To release the masks and call in soul-aligned strength.
Create a small sacred fire (or light a candle).
Write down what you are ready to release—roles, fears, the need to prove.
Speak them aloud with love, then burn the paper as an offering.
Whisper a prayer:
“I release all that dims my light. I call back my power with grace and truth.”
2. Embodiment Ritual: Awaken the Inner Lion
Purpose: To reclaim confidence and presence in the body.
Stand barefoot on the earth or a grounding surface.
Take a deep breath and shake out your body.
Begin to move slowly, letting your body express without judgment—stretch, growl, prowl, or dance.
With each movement, say:
“I am safe in my body. I lead from my heart. I walk with quiet power.”
3. Heart Fire Meditation
Purpose: To connect to the heart’s truth and Leo’s radiant fire.
Sit or lie comfortably with a candle at your heart center.
Visualize a golden flame inside your chest, glowing brighter with each breath.
Ask your heart:
“What truth longs to shine through me?”
Listen. Let the answers rise softly. Journal if called.
4. Ancestral Invocation of Courage
Purpose: To call in strength from your sacred lineage.
Create a small altar with items representing your ancestors (photos, feathers, stones).
Burn sacred herbs like copal or frankincense.
Speak this invocation:
“Ancestors of truth, strength, and love—walk with me now. Remind me of the courage in my bloodline. May I embody your wisdom as I rise in authenticity.”
5. Shamanic Journey: Meet the Lion Spirit Guide
Purpose: To receive guidance from the spiritual essence of Leo.
Drum softly or play rhythmic nature sounds.
Enter a journey state with slow breath and intention.
Visualize yourself walking into a sun-drenched golden field.
Call upon the Lion spirit:
“Great Lion, guardian of courage and truth, show me what I need to remember.”
Follow the vision, receive the message, and give thanks.
Leo New Moon Altar Items
🕯 Gold or Orange Candle
Represents your inner flame, courage, and solar light. Light it to awaken personal power and clarity.
🦁 Lion Symbol or Totem
A figure, image, or feather to invoke the spirit of the Lion—protector of truth, strength, and heart-led leadership.
🌻 Sunflower or Marigold
Solar blooms to invite joy, confidence, and the full expression of your light.
💎 Crystals: Citrine • Sunstone • Carnelian
Activate self-worth, creativity, and solar plexus energy. Place them at the center of your altar.
📜 Mirror or Gold Amulet
To reflect your truest self and honor your sacred image. Ask: “Who am I when no one is watching?”
🔥 Bowl of Sacred Herbs or Incense (Frankincense • Copal • Cinnamon)
Cleanse the space and call in fire elementals. Burn with intention to release old masks and fuel your truth.
🎨 Creative Expression Offering
A poem, paintbrush, or journal page—something that represents your voice, artistry, or creative spark.
💛 A Letter of Self-Love or Devotion
Write a note to your inner child or radiant self. Place it under a crystal or flame to bless your intention.
Leo New Moon Mantra:
“I stand in my light.I shine without apology. I lead with love. I trust my voice. I burn away what dims my flame. I am sovereign, radiant, and whole.”
Leo New Moon Tea Ritual
"Solar Heart" Infusion – For Simplicity, Radiance & Presence
Herbs:
Lemon Balm – Uplifts and soothes the heart
Calendula – Supports solar vitality
Hibiscus – Opens the heart and cools excess heat
Holy Basil (Tulsi) – Encourages presence and spiritual strength
A pinch of cinnamon – Sparks the inner fire
Optional: Add a drop of flower essence (Sunflower or Lion’s Tail) for boldness and authentic self-expression.
Ritual Use: Drink in silence before journaling or mirror work. Speak this invocation:
“I drink to remember. I drink to soften. I drink to shine.”
Leo New Moon Bath
“The Radiant Self” Soak – To Cleanse Ego & Illuminate Essence
Ingredients:
Epsom Salt or Himalayan Salt – Purification & strength
Orange Peel or Zest – For joy, creativity, and solar energy
Rose Petals – To honor your heart
Marigold or Calendula Flowers – To invoke solar spirit
A few drops of Frankincense or Sweet Orange essential oil (in carrier oil)
Ritual Guidance: Enter the bath in silence. Place your hand over your heart and say:
“I release all that is not mine to carry. I return to the flame of who I am. My essence is sacred. My presence is enough.”
Final Blessing
Let this Leo New Moon be your sacred reminder:
You were never meant to shrink. You were born to shine. Not by force, but by simply being who you truly are.
Walk with heart. Lead with love. And let your inner fire be your guide.
With Firelight Grace & Lion-Hearted Truth,
Sah’Rah Ma’at Bey | Keeper of the Flame Wisdom