In my last article we explored the archetype of the sign Cancer, taking time to look inwards and attune to the watery, sensitive depths of our emotions. As we travel into the next fiery sign of Leo it’s all about pushing our energy back outwards.
Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac, ruled by the Sun and represented by the lion. It governs all forms of self expression and creativity. Leo wishes to be admired, seen and amused. Much like the sun, they are renowned for being warm, dependable and bright.
Leos love to entertain and are generally gifted with a good sense of humour. Oftentimes Leos use their charm to gain power and status in their environments.
On the other hand, they can tend towards an excess of self-importance straying into arrogance and truly believing they are the centre of the universe (not just the solar system!).
Leo is strongly associated with the heart, as an organ and source of vitality – where our first fire sign Aries taught us bravery and initiation, Leo teaches courage and loyalty. Even the word ‘courage’ derives from the Latin “cor” meaning heart.
To be courageous is to approach the world without fear of repercussion, however difficult. To act upon something you truly believe in, with sustained effort. Leo’s lesson is to teach us to stay true to ourselves and radiate our inner light outwards – when you choose to stay true to yourself, oftentimes the world does tend to bend itself in your favour.
Take a moment to ask yourself: Where do you shine in life? Are you really allowing yourself to life vivaciously? Are you the most vibrant authentic version of yourself you could be in this moment?
Oftentimes we are ashamed of being “cringey” or “too much”. Try stepping into the shameless, expressive energy of Leo over the next few weeks and see where letting go of cringe takes you. You may be surprised…
In other news: Mercury – our communicative planet is retrograde (appearing to move backwards) again. This time bringing up past issues and asking us to revisit them. Beware of pesky exes, paperwork you forgot about and previous drama sneaking up on you. It’s also likely we’ll experience more issues with technology. Remember to keep physical copies of digital information!
Saturn formed a conjunction with Neptune earlier in the month prompting us to wonder about how our structures whether societal or domestic may be deceiving us.
Uranus has also shuffled into gemini causing seismic shifts in the area of our charts ruled by that sign (for those who know)! On a broader scale the Uranus Gemini transit has long associations with the United States and their role in conflict. This could be an interesting space to watch over the next few years.
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