On the 23rd of July the Sun moved from introvert, sensitive Cancer to extrovert and independent Leo. Leo season is always fun, because this is the middle of the summer (in the Northern Hemisphere) and it’s holiday period when we have a chance to get away from the busy daily life. It is time for travel, to rest, recharge and enjoy ourselves.
While Cancer’s world revolves around the family, Leo separates itself from the familiar ties and develops its own identity. Leo represents a positive, optimistic, confident and forward-looking energy.
Leo is ruled by the Sun and as all the planets of the Solar System are revolving around the Sun, Leo also kind of expects the world revolve around him/her. They love and need attention and admiration, therefore they often take a center stage in their community or become a leader, a figure of authority. At their best, Leos are honorable, honest and loyal while putting a lot of focus on accomplishment.
We can often find strong Leo energies in charts of famous people, politicians, actors, artists, CEOs and designers. There is often an air of authority and a sense of grandeur around them. They will try to avoid getting their hands dirty and rather delegate.
When Leos can successfully use their innocent, spontaneous and courageous nature to realize their personal creative vision, they become the source of warmth, inspiration and hope for the the people around them. Once they achieved success, they can be very generous with others, promoting and supporting them on their journey toward their personal goals.
Leo’s need for attention is often most tangible in their relationships. They want to be the center of their partner’s world and ideally this goes both directions. With their flamboyance and chivalry they can easily make their partner feel special and the center of their universe. They are born romantics who love a bit (or a lot) of flattery and drama.
Leo qualities also have their potential negative side. Confidence can turn into arrogance, independence might be seen as self-centeredness. The strong drive for attention and admiration can lead to narcissistic behavior. As Leos often have an elevated sense of being special, they might join cliques of intellectual snobbery and entitlement.
Wherever Leo is in your chart, the topics of that house are expressed with pride, creativity and with a pinch of drama. You can attract admirers and followers in that area of your life.
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