Working with the First Quarter Moon in Leo 24th April 2026 03.31 BST

The First Quarter Moon is the time for increase. Look at the plans and goals you identified and committed to at the New Moon to see where you need to make improvements or upgrades to help you achieve them more easily and successfully.

Here are a few examples of the sorts of questions to ask yourself to identify where you can do this.

• What do you want more of in your work, projects or life?

• What positive traits or attitudes do you need to succeed?

• What do you need to improve to help you succeed or make your work easier?

• What do you need to learn to grow, improve and prosper?

• Where do you need to put in more energy and focus?

Leo is the Fifth sign of the Zodiac and is the sign of strength and ambition - I WILL - the sign of courage, self confidence and stepping into the limelight.

When the First Phase is in Leo put your focus on expressing yourself, taking pride in your skills and achievements and being courageous.

• Look for ways to build your self confidence - look at your previous achievements and use them as affirmation that you can continue to succeed

• Find the passion in what you are doing, this increases your motivation to do more

• Speak up for yourself more, ask for what you need, defend yourself and your plans

• Tap into your ambitious side and step into the limelight when it comes

• Work on self promotion, be proud of what you are working on, have done and achieved and accept praise with gratitude

• Be prepared for leadership, of yourself as well as others. Lead by example and enthusiasm

• Find good reasons for optimism and use it as your inspiration to keep striving

The Tarot card that signifies Leo is Strength, mental and emotional as opposed to physical. The card shows a woman overcoming a lion, it symbolises overcoming internal faults and negative traits by self control. The woman is calm, and the lion is peacefully submitting to her.

We have the inner strength to grow, develop and improve ourselves, this card encourages us to use it for our highest good.