New Moon in Leo Shadow Work Ritual Bath
The New Moon in Leo on July 24 invites us to step into our power, but before we shine, we must face our shadows. Leo energy encourages boldness, authenticity, and heart-led confidence—but any light that bright also casts a shadow. This ritual bath is designed to help you gently uncover and release the parts of yourself you’ve tucked away—old stories, fears, or insecurities—so you can emerge radiant, real, and ready to roar.
🛁 Ritual Bath for Shadow Work: New Moon in Leo
Best time to do this: Night of July 23 or 24
Duration: About 60–90 minutes
Intention: Release ego-based wounds and step into authentic self-expression
🌿 Ingredients:
1 cup Epsom salt (for energetic cleansing)
½ cup Himalayan pink salt (to ground the heart)
Dried rosemary or bay leaves (for protection and clarity)
Dried calendula or chamomile (to soften your inner critic)
A few drops of frankincense or bergamot essential oil (optional, for spiritual depth)
A black candle (for shadow work and release)
A yellow or gold candle (to invite Leo’s courage and solar power)
A mirror (handheld or nearby)
Journal + pen
🌑 Step-by-Step Ritual:
1. Prepare Your Space
Clean your bathroom with intention. Clear clutter and add anything that helps you feel grounded and magical—crystals (like black obsidian, citrine, or labradorite), incense, or a Leo-themed playlist. Set your candles near the tub.
2. Set the Scene
Dim the lights. Light your black candle to represent the shadow self. As it flickers, invite any fears, guilt, or shame to rise gently to the surface. You are not here to judge them—only to witness them.
Then, light the yellow or gold candle and say:
“As I enter this bath, I welcome the parts of myself I’ve hidden. I honor them. I release what no longer serves. I allow my true self to rise.”
3. Draw the Bath & Infuse the Waters
Add the salts and herbs into the bath. As you stir the water, visualize it glowing with both darkness and golden light—like the cosmos. Step in slowly and let the water hold you.
4. Soak + Reflect
As you bathe, ask yourself:
What am I hiding from others—or from myself?
What ego-based patterns are holding me back?
What part of me is craving to be seen, even if it’s messy or raw?
Optional: Hold the mirror and gaze into your own eyes. Speak affirmations or truths aloud, like:
“I see you. You are safe. You are allowed to be real and whole.”
5. Journal Prompt (After the Bath):
Write without censoring:
“My shadow showed me…”
“I fear being seen because…”
“If I let go of this story, I could finally…”
Let the pages receive your truth.
6. Close with a New Moon Intention:
Snuff out the black candle, saying:
“Thank you for showing me what needed healing. I release it now.”
Then, snuff out the yellow/gold candle, saying:
“I step into my light—raw, real, and radiant.”
🦁 Why This Ritual Works During Leo Season
Leo is ruled by the Sun—making this New Moon a powerful time to explore both our ego and our essence. By facing your shadows now, you’re clearing space for true self-expression, not the mask you’ve been taught to wear.
✨ Final Thoughts
Shadow work isn’t about fixing yourself—it’s about meeting yourself. Let this New Moon be the moment you choose to love yourself fully, even the unpolished parts. From that place of honesty, you’ll shine brighter than ever.
Bonus Tip:
Add this ritual bath to your New Moon manifestation night. After your bath, anoint a candle with oil and write your intentions to embody your most fearless, true self this lunar cycle.
