From a whisper to a roar! This weekend, the expressive Leo new moon is all about finding your voice—and using it. Compromise is a lovely thing, but there comes a time when you need to take a stand, declare your truth and, as Leo Madonna would say, “express yourself.” Leo energy is unapologetic and bold, not afraid to look foolish or make a brash statement. It’s about color, celebration, creativity and flair. It’s Leo Jennifer Lopez celebrating her birthday in Miami the day after her divorce plans hit the headlines. Chin up, smile on, focusing on the fact that life always goes on and always has an occasion for gratitude.

We’re not suggesting you blow a bunch of hot air or talk yourself up to be bigger than you are. But frankly, most people ARE bigger than we really imagine ourselves to be. We tend to underestimate ourselves, especially as women. So the Leo new moon is about finding courage, pride and a challenge that’s worthy of our time and talents. Sometimes, it IS about the old “fake it ‘til you make it” routine.

Here are a few ways you can tap into the Leo new moon:

Fight for something.

Drag your inner wuss out and put her on the mat. You’ve been hiding your light under a bushel, making excuses, backing down, wimping out. Good old-fashioned fear has disguised itself as a perfectly reasonable excuse not to do something that might just be your life purpose. And now, you’re being challenged—should you walk the plank or back down? The Leo moon says, if you want it, roar for it! Sometimes, that passion and fire is what turns skeptics into true believers. Your willingness to fight for your desires is all you have, so do it!

Give ‘em the old “song and dance.”

Leo energy is all about revelry. It doesn’t mind if you have no rhythm and can’t carry a tune in a bucket. The point is to be part of the fun. Shake your booty. Belt out a show tune. We unwittingly made karaoke plans for tonight—what better way to celebrate the Leo vibes than by singing some bad ‘80s tunes over drinks and laughter? Leo has confidence to spare, so if you make a fool of yourself, who cares?

Release your inner child from captivity.

Playful Leo is all about awe and childlike wonder. Dedicate this weekend to fun. Skip down the street, build a sand castle, do an art project with your kids, make homemade popsicles. Adults get so jaded, thinking we know it all, have been there, done that. Where are wonder and discovery missing from your life? Add them now!