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Waxing Gibbous Moon in Leo: What It Means in Love

The waxing gibbous moon in Leo happens when the Moon is in Leo, a fire and fixed sign, at that point of the lunar cycle. The next window runs from 18 February 2027 to 19 February 2027. LoveSigns reads it as a mirror for emotional needs and love, never as a prediction.

More than half the disc is lit and still growing, rising in the afternoon and setting after midnight.

Last updated . Dates calculated with the Swiss Ephemeris.

Waxing Gibbous Moon photographed against black, with the Leo glyph

When Is the Next Waxing Gibbous Moon in Leo?

These are the windows in which the Moon is both in Leo and in its waxing gibbous moon arc, calculated with the Swiss Ephemeris.

  • 18 February 2027 to 19 February 2027
  • 18 March 2027 to 20 March 2027
  • 15 April 2027 to 16 April 2027

What Does the Waxing Gibbous Moon in Leo Reflect?

Waxing gibbous Moon in Leo: the heart glows toward fullness, nearly radiant. The invitation is to let the warmth ripen honestly, not inflate it.

While the waxing gibbous Moon moves through Leo, the emotional tone of these days glows toward fullness. The heart is nearly radiant, gathering its warmth, anticipating the joy of being fully expressed and fully seen. There is a generous excitement here, a feeling almost ready to light up the room.

The gift of this moment is radiant anticipation. The tension is inflating the feeling, letting it grow louder than it is true. Let the warmth ripen honestly, and let one act of sincere generosity prepare your heart to shine from love rather than from the need to be noticed.

At a Glance

Phase
Waxing Gibbous Moon
Sign
Leo
Element
Fire
Ruler
the Sun

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Moon waxing gibbous in Leo?

The Moon is both in Leo and in its waxing gibbous moon arc from 18 February 2027 to 19 February 2027, and again from 18 March 2027 to 20 March 2027. The windows are calculated with the Swiss Ephemeris.

How long does the Moon stay in Leo?

About two and a half days. Because the phase changes at its own pace, the overlap between Leo and the waxing gibbous moon can be shorter than that, which is why the windows above are given to the day.

What does the waxing gibbous moon in Leo mean in love?

Waxing gibbous Moon in Leo: the heart glows toward fullness, nearly radiant. The invitation is to let the warmth ripen honestly, not inflate it.

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