<STI:TIME hour="1" minute="34"> In August the Leo Sun’s radiance is strongest symbolizing its rulership of this sign.
Leo is a sign of creative certainty and performance. Whether Leo’s theater is the
office or home the heart is engaged in living vibrantly. As the King /Queen of the
jungle Leo must be recognized. Recognition and respect are key for those born
into this sign. Leo being a fixed fire sign is devoted and dedicated, generously
willing to give to any person, project or cause, that touches its heart.
On Wednesday August 2nd Leo’s innate generosity and optimism is expanded as the
Sun and Jupiter form a planetary square, tempting us to perhaps overextend ourselves.
We can use these energies in the days around the exact aspect to calculate then
orchestrate what you might otherwise consider a risky venture.
For many of us with planets in the fixed signs, (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius) the
2-year journey of Saturn through Leo has tested our commitments and fortitude. Saturn in
Leo demands that we face the reality of our heart’s needs and allow it to be the
ultimate authority in our lives. We now ask ourselves if we have created a life that is
in alignment with our authentic self. Are we the ‘director’ of the ‘show’ we are living
or just a player in someone else’s drama? On Monday August 7th the Sun and Saturn join
to bring up for all of us these questions. Who is in charge of my life? What are my obligations?
And what must I do to be realistic about the business of living? This is an excellent business
aspect focused on realistic assessment. The Full Moon in Aquarius on Wednesday August 9th
is the perfect time to connect friends to further a favorite humanitarian project.
On Thursday August 10th Mercury enters Leo providing creativity and spontaneity to
communications. The Sun’s opposition to Neptune on Friday August 11th favors relaxing into
a romantic fantasy, as does Venus’ entry into Leo on Saturday the 12th. On Sunday August 13th
the Mars / Uranus opposition can lend an element of surprise to encounters or actions. This is
not a good day for risky high-speed activities. Mercury’s square to Jupiter on August 18th can
inspire us to gossip or spill our secrets with the consequences being clearly evident by Sunday
when Saturn then squares Mercury.
On Wednesday August 23 the Sun enters Virgo at <STI:TIME hour="12" minute="22">12:22</STI:TIME> PM just 12 hours before the Virgo
New Moon. Virgo is the zodiacal analyst discerning value and need. This is the sign of the
apprentice and it exalts in a job well done. Details are Virgo’s talent and this lunar cycle is the
time to focus on the details of living that support greater health and well-being. On Sunday
August 27th Mercury the ruler of Virgo enters his home sign making it much easier for us to focus
and get down to work. Tuesday the 29th has Mars and Pluto squared off with a tug of war over
just who is right. Keep your sense of focus and humor at this time.
