This upcoming New Moon in Leo on August 8th invites us to shine our lights brightly. And this charismatic Leo energy has really brought our attention to the theme of play and how we may draw upon this fiery energy to support us in cultivating the courage to play.

How often do we play aimlessly? Without direction or structure? As adults, of course, it is easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day practicalities of life, little time, no space, and high stress. But, as Neuroscientific research has shown play to be an antidote to depression, it is certainly a worthwhile – and much neglected - area for us to explore.