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| Leo Week Ahead Horoscope - Results |
The Following Week Ahead Horoscopes Were Found:
27th January 2003 - 2nd February 2003
Relationships are in the spotlight - and with mixed messages. On the 30th the sun’s proximity to Neptune creates an unreal and unreliable climate and while this influence will heighten any romantic feelings there is a danger that you will misinterpret someone’s intentions. This is not a time to act on rumours but it is a period during which you should follow up any questionable information and avoid relying on appearances only. On the weekend of the 1st Jupiter and a new moon auger a new cycle for your love life in particular and relationships in general. Between now and the 28th February people enter and exit your life with the speed of Concorde and with the effect of a summer storm!
3rd February 2003 - 9th February 2003
Jupiter’s transit of your sign until late August should coincide with a period of expansion and success. Some Leos may already have had a taste of those things but if you have had neither luck nor love, this week’s fortunate influences may just do the trick. Certainly, this is a time to exude positive thoughts and to mount a campaign to fulfil an ambition or desire. You may not see immediate results for your efforts but you will have sown seeds at the best time possible to ensure their growth in the future. And with only a short time to go before Valentine’s Day you should be dropping hints and making sure that your romantic hopes are fulfilled.
20th January 2003 - 26th January 2003
With Venus making a sweet connection to Jupiter in your sign (21st) life should be very good indeed for Leo. This influence cannot guarantee romance, success and happiness but it goes a long way towards it thus if you have allowed yourself to develop a defeatist attitude or you have been through a difficult patch, you should get out into the market place and work those assets of yours. This is not only an excellent period to meet people and enjoy pleasures of all kinds but it is a prime time to seek greater job satisfaction, whether you want to change course completely or gain promotion. And if you are dating someone new or about to marry, you couldn't have more blessed stars.
13th January 2003 - 19th January 2003
Once Mars arrives in the fifth house of creativity and pleasures (17th) you will have a double force there for the good. January is always a month of new beginnings and affirmations but now you have some serious material with which to get going on personal projects. But like all beginnings some closure and completion has first to take place, which is why the 18th's full moon could prove more than useful. At this time it is appropriate to eliminate the superfluous and recognize where you are being used, abused and certainly not fulfilling your talents. This full moon will also reveal the weakest areas of any system, which includes your physical and emotional health. It's time to take stock and to stock up on the right stuff.
10th February 2003 - 16th February 2003
The only full moon in your sign this year takes place on the 16th and it will help you come to a decision. Normally, full moons intensify emotions and interfere with good judgement but on this occasion the reverse is the case. Especially if your birthday falls between the 15th and 23rd August this is a time of liberation, both in the sense of letting go of past hurts and of removing yourself from situations that and people who are inhibiting your progress. And whenever your birthday mid-February provides you with opportunities to break the mould, whether by changing your surroundings, meeting people who are different from the norm or simply by seeing an old situation in an entirely new light.
17th February 2003 - 23rd February 2003
Aspects involving Saturn, Uranus and Neptune make you sit up and take notice - often because of someone else’s plight but sometimes because of your own. Saturn is currently in an area of the chart where he can help you build friendships and endeavours while Uranus and Neptune are busy destabilising relationships and bringing you into contact with some extremely strange individuals. Thus, there are two very different influences vying for ascendancy - a trend that may well become acutely apparent this week. In the event of a breakdown of communication or a piece of information that makes no sense at all, do not issue threats and promises but withdraw to reflect and regroup.
24th February 2003 - 2nd March 2003
Fire signs are spontaneous and quick-thinking yet these very qualities can deny them the success they seek. Why? Well, by failing to take the time to look at the full picture coupled with a firm belief in their own brilliance they shoot themselves in the foot! Now, Leo is not only a fire sign but of the Fixed group so you have more patience and greater instincts for self-preservation therefore your progress through life tends to be smoother and more successful. However, thanks to the recent Uranian holocaust you may have come under pressure to perform a panic action or exchange information that might have been better kept hidden. Happily, this week’s astrology provides you with an opportunity to right a past wrong and to find agreement where once there was discord.
3rd March 2003 - 3rd March 2003
On the 4th the last major aspect to Uranus takes place in the area of relationships - this volatile planet will shortly move on to fresh fields. Especially if you have a birthday between the 20th and 23rd August you should be aware that certain individuals have a very short fuse at present and you should do your best not to ignite it. Clearly, if you are looking for an exit visa from an unhappy or unproductive relationship this influence will grant you one but if you are still willing to work at a partnership you should look for ways around sticky issues. Uranus is not all ‘bad’, of course, and some Leos could experience a sudden stroke of good fortune while others could be on the verge of a compelling love affair.
10th March 2003 - 16th March 2003
This is a period of many changes so you are justified in feeling confused and hesitant. Venus, the planet of love and unity is playing a big part in your affairs, especially if you have a birthday between the 2nd and 7th August. These are the kind of stars that bring people magically together and raise your hopes of happy-ever-after-ness yet for a few Leos the opposite is the case - this is a time when you could feel badly let down by someone. Neptune and Jupiter can inflate a situation to the point that your feet are nowhere near the ground - you’re on that proverbial cloud nine - so, even though you may have every reason to believe what your heart is telling you it would do no harm to get a second opinion.
5th May 2003 - 11th May 2003
I’ve got two words for you: joy and celebration. Mean anything? If not, wait until the end of the week and you may well do so. Jupiter aligns with Mars (now, where have I heard that before!) creating an angle of opportunity and helping your spirits to soar. And since Venus and the relationship axis are involved the reason for happiness could have something to do with another person. Certainly, you can have faith in the alliances struck this week and confidence in people who or organizations that are making you offers. Indeed all things begun under these stars have the capacity to succeed beyond your wildest dreams.
12th May 2003 - 18th May 2003
An eclipsed full moon (16th) puts its stamp on May’s events, especially if you have a mid-August birthday. Full moons bring issues to a head and they can also produce results but when they are eclipsed these themes are played out in stereophonic sound. And while, ideally, you should be stage-managing your own success and sense of completion now, there is a real chance that events will perform such a task all by themselves. Normally, you are a straight-forward individual, capable of great leadership and ingenuity, however you may not be appraised of all the facts, which means you should do your homework thoroughly before making an irrevocable move.
17th March 2003 - 23rd March 2003
This is a week to do your sums and set your accounts in order. And while this may be translated literally as a financial exercise the concept of setting the record straight and getting the balance right may have more to do with a relationship or some other life factor. One thing is for sure, these astrological influences are all about facing reality and making solid, durable decisions. On the 21st the sun enters the far horizons zone of your horoscope fostering long- range plans and encouraging you to look further afield for your fulfilment. Indeed, during the next four weeks you could be travelling overseas or having far-reaching discussions with people outside your familiar patch.
24th March 2003 - 30th March 2003
Jupiter’s transit of your sign marks a twelve-month period of expansion. This cycle began in August so you may already have added to your lot in one way or another. But if this trend has been noticeably absent from your life these next two weeks with its stunning connections to Jupiter may well work a minor miracle. And since the sun and Mercury are currently gracing the ninth house of far horizons a long-distance journey or a connection with someone overseas could be the source of any increase. Usually you are a cheerful, optimistic sign but since mid-February you have been living under some grey and gloomy stars - the heavens are now brightening and your spirit is about to soar.
31st March 2003 - 6th April 2003
Happy angles make for contented Leos. Indeed, these harmonious influences could put the smile back on your face big time. The area of far horizons is the focus for all the planetary largesse making this an excellent week to embark on a trip, be in touch with people in distant places and to start to think about your future, as opposed to grappling with past problems and people who are a giant pain. Even without your lifting a finger this could prove to be a week when situations fall into the palm of your hand and events turn out better than expected. It may be a little too soon to say that your worries are over but you have turned an important corner.
7th April 2003 - 13th April 2003
The only danger in this sunny astro-scape is that you will be enjoying yourself so much or permitting yourself to be so carried away that you will fail to spot an error or see the way a situation is truly heading. Now, I am not trying to burst your balloon or make you unnecessarily paranoid but I am urging you to check out the facts before you hitch your wagon to this particular star! You have all that it takes to be successful and find personal happiness so put your trust in yourself rather than others. Promises and blueprints made under Mercury-Neptune do not always materialize so it is wise to have a solid Plan B upon which to fall back.
14th April 2003 - 20th April 2003
Fire signs have the reputation of being frank and fearless, which is admirable but also dangerous. And you would do well to remember this in the event of a tense exchange this week. Sun-Mars angles raise energy levels and generate passion which, used in a constructive way, lead to successful outcomes but applied negatively produce hostilities. Sometimes it is necessary to bring issues out into the open and make a stand for your beliefs and needs but it is how such things are aired that makes all the difference. With this in mind, handle other people with kid gloves and be prepared to compromise or at least agree to disagree for the time being.
21st April 2003 - 27th April 2003
On the 22nd Mars zips into the area of love and relating with the intention of animating a moribund love life. Mars may well raise some other issues too! This planet is the warrior of the team and while Mars can be very useful when it comes to making brave moves and inflaming passions there is a chance that you will encounter an enemy, and certainly some real opposition, during the next six weeks. But to be forewarned is to be forearmed, as they say! And with this in mind this week could prove to be the ideal time to pre-empt a difficulty by explaining your position to someone who expects you to fulfil an obligation. Offence is the best form of defence.
28th April 2003 - 4th May 2003
This is either the most promising astro-scape of the month or the most misleading. The sun in the zone of career and ambitions hooks up to Jupiter upping your confidence and increasing your chances of success. Yet sometimes this same aspect exaggerates the importance of events and brings out the gambler in you. And since Neptune is also in the frame you need to pay extra attention to the signals other people are sending out. Provided you have solid evidence that an offer cannot be changed or withdrawn you can celebrate in style and enjoy making grandiose plans for the future. But any wavering or change from the original deal should be seen as a red flag.
19th May 2003 - 25th May 2003
Throw out the rule book and loosen up that tight itinerary: this is one week when going with the flow and giving people a long rope is highly recommended. On the plus side, with Mercury heading back in the right direction, thereby clearing up communication blocks, you are now in a position to make a good decision. But on the minus side information coming to light could alter your entire concept of a situation. Despite your being a go-getting, enthusiastic fire sign you are a member of the Fixed family, which means you tend to fight change, unless you are the one to initiate it. If last moment changes are thrust upon you, take it all in your stride: these things were meant to be.
26th May 2003 - 1st June 2003
Venus, shines most brightly when she is on the mid-heaven of your chart: her principles of harmony and love stream into your life at all levels. At least that’s the theory. In practice, while events may be working towards your eventual success and happiness, you may not perceive this to be so at the time. And with Venus hooking up to Neptune on the 27th life may become increasingly stranger than fiction. At best, this week could bring you the kind of outcome that you have been hoping and praying for but on the down side someone could let you down or you may receive disappointing results. Remain upbeat, however: as they say, it’s not over ‘til the fat lady sings.
2nd June 2003 - 8th June 2003
Jupiter-Neptune oppositions are the stuff of dreams, and you would do well to remember this during the coming week. Certainly, you have the blessing of these planets if you are marrying or involved in any spiritual or artistic concerns but otherwise you will have to make a serious effort to keep your feet on the ground. And with Saturn entering the behind the scenes area of your chart on the 4th making sure you have the facts and the figures rather than paper promises and vague estimations is one crucial way of keeping those feet on the ground. Uranus is another big player on the astrological game-board, all the more reason to expect the unexpected.
9th June 2003 - 15th June 2003
The creative axis of your solar chart is the playground for Pluto and a full moon this week - although play may prove to be to be somewhat of a misnomer. The plus factors about this astrology is that it will give you the power to transform a situation for the better, and it will also help you bring new life into being, On the minus side, however, you may find that an association is no longer viable or that some other endeavour has run out of road. Do your best to maintain your equilibrium and if other people appear to have temporarily lost their sanity, don’t push them over the edge by yanking their chain any harder!
16th June 2003 - 22nd June 2003
Harmony and hope are redolent in this week’s stars but while you could simply sit back and enjoy what life has to offer in the way of good times and upbeat developments it might behove you to deal with a worry. Team-work and friendship are the top themes of the moment and this is one period of the year when despite your preference for being a solo performer you’re going to get a whole lot further by pooling your ideas and resources. And this may be exactly what is needed in regard to a professional or personal worry. Other people can be helpful and supportive now so instead of putting on a show of strength and bravado, you should instead share your fears and uncertainties.
23rd June 2003 - 29th June 2003
Make the most of the clarity and energy you have because from the 23rd life becomes curiouser and curiouser. Admittedly, most of the dramas and dilemmas could be happening to other people but nonetheless a last minute change here, a minor problem there could make the coming week seem like one big obstacle course. Finances and relationships take top billing, with some Leos experiencing an unexpected stroke of good luck and others wondering quite where their investments have gone. Avoid making any dramas of your own, however, least-said-soonest-mended may be a cliché, but it’s oh so true.
30th June 2003 - 6th July 2003
Much as you may like your finger on the control button and much as you may prefer to know precisely what is going on, you are going to have to be patient and trusting right now. Many aspects of future developments are taking shape behind the scenes and while this does not imply that you can turn a blind eye to any irregularities or deficiencies it does mean that you should not force issues and browbeat people into revealing their thoughts and plans. An harmonious link between Jupiter and Pluto (1st) has the capacity to bring long standing endeavours to fruition: it may also bring someone or something from the past into the present.
7th July 2003 - 13th July 2003
This continues to be a highly sensitive phase of the year: you may need some time alone and you should steer clear of people who make you stressed and situations that render you physically and emotionally drained. And even if you have to maintain a hectic routine and a high profile you should allow some time for rest, retreat and some real pampering. Indeed, these aspects may do nothing else other than reveal to you where your Achilles Heel lies. And, of course, the purpose of showing you a weakness is so that you can put matters to rights. Put your trust in facts at the moment: do not allow rumours to raise or dash your hopes.
14th July 2003 - 20th July 2003
With just a week to go before the sun enters your sign and so refreshes those parts of you other ‘planets’ have failed to reach, there is nonetheless more than a hint of happiness radiating from the cosmos. Hopefully, you will be able to find some space to enjoy these laid-back influences, but wherever you are and whatever you are doing there should be few challenges during the next seven days. Mercury and Neptune can make a dog’s dinner of communications, however, so be clear with the information you impart and check the veracity of messages reaching you. You have a taste for drama, but not when it’s on your own doorstep.
21st July 2003 - 27th July 2003
You may still be at a loss to explain someone’s behaviour or understand why a situation is simply not adding up but once the sun enters your sign on the 23rd clarity will prevail. You will begin to receive answers. Your energy and optimism should also be recharged and in general life will be looking up. Between now and the end of August is one of the most upbeat periods of the year and if you have been holding back for any reason, now is the time to put energy and confidence behind your aspirations. And even if you have no desire to achieve a big ambition this is nonetheless the beginning of a six-week period of high times and happiness.
28th July 2003 - 3rd August 2003
With the arrival of Venus in your sign on the 29th, life begins to acquire a sparkle. Add to this a new moon in Leo and fresh starts and welcome new developments are in the pipe-line. At the very least you should be getting your optimism and confidence back but at best the coming week could produce the event you have been hoping for. What you may have to watch out for, however, is rather a lot of hot air - and I mean this in the metaphorical sense. There is a trend for exaggeration, whether others are creating doom and gloom scenarios or raising hopes unrealistically. Keep your feet on the ground and your head held high.
4th August 2003 - 10th August 2003
There’s nothing wrong with being spellbound, provided you remember that there is a reality waiting for you when you come down from Cloud Nine. Thus, if you are madly in love or utterly enthralled by someone or something, there’s much to be said for enjoying the moment without expecting it to last forever. In some cases and for some Leos, especially those with birthdays this week, this is the right moment to celebrate love and to make a commitment to the future but for others a little more pragmatism about certain situations and individuals is required. If it walks like a duck, talks like a duck but claims to be a swan, don’t be fooled.
11th August 2003 - 17th August 2003
A full moon on the relationship axis of your chart, combined with a brilliant link between Venus and Pluto could be about to change your romantic prospects. There is nothing grey about the alignments over the next few weeks - they are wonderful beyond belief or downright dismal. What you don’t want to do at this point is deliver an ultimatum as a ploy - you better be sure that you’ll do what you say. And vice versa - you should assume that other people will carry out their promises or threats. What you do want to do, however, is open your heart to someone you love and make a life-time commitment. New romantic interests that appear now have the capacity to transform your life.
18th August 2003 - 24th August 2003
Jupiter may be about to leave your sign but he’s leaving in style. This planet of abundance connects with Venus and the sun thereby, giving your hopes a brilliant kick-start. Whether this latter period of August produces the result that you have been waiting for or whether you sense in every fibre of your being that you have the power to achieve a much-desired goal, the seeds that are planted now are in highly fertile soil: they will lead to great things in the future. A brand new cycle is beginning, which may be ushered in by a series of sudden and unexpected changes - relax and allow your future to unfold.
25th August 2003 - 31st August 2003
Jupiter may be leaving your sign on the 27th but it is moving on to give your finances an overhaul, and with a new moon in this fiscal area of the chart on the same day you may well see some solid evidence of monetary improvements before mid-September. But self-worth is not only about money in the bank but how much value you place on yourself as a person. Jupiter’s year-long transit through Virgo will encourage you to believe in yourself and your talents, therefore instead of receiving less than you deserve, your stock should rise and rise. Indeed, if Jupiter appears to have failed in its duty to expand your life in the past year, it may more than make up for it now.
1st September 2003 - 7th September 2003
Nothing exceeds like excess! Mars-Jupiter oppositions encourage bold statements and create a climate of optimism, however they also inflate problems and send situations spiraling out of control. Therefore, if you want to reach the end of the week with everything from your bank balance to your relationships in perfect equilibrium, avoid the grand gesture, especially one made out of anger or pique. Money matters need special attention now, because although some Leos can expect a windfall or a breakthrough, others could find themselves on the edge of a financial precipice. And this same theme could also apply to other aspects of life, including relationships.
8th September 2003 - 14th September 2003
Powerful alignments like these may not make our lives seamless and easy but they do serve a useful purpose in that they provide the energy with which to accomplish huge tasks and they thrust issues that have been idling on the back burner into the front line. Thus, if you have been wondering when you would know how the land lay, you will shortly do so, and if you’ve been putting off facing a major challenge, now is the time to confront it. Finances and relationships are particularly sensitive to these current influences, and while you should avoid being too aggressive in your approach to either, turning a blind eye to great opportunities or warning lights would be a mistake.
15th September 2003 - 21st September 2003
On the 15th Uranus heads back into the relationship zone for a brief stay so, especially if you are born towards the end of Leo, the next few weeks could see the brightening of an old flame or the return of a situation that you believed to be dead and buried. The work of Uranus is to open you to new ways of loving and relating, and in the process you may see relationships come and go, sometimes in deeply inexplicable ways - indeed, this trend may have been all too apparent in the past few years - the trick is to be open to change and not to resist this liberating process. And with Mercury turning direct on Saturday you may discover the truth of this prediction sooner than you think.
22nd September 2003 - 28th September 2003
The autumn equinox (23rd) signals a four-week period when travel and communications come under the astro-microscope and especially during the week of the 22nd your dialogues with others require delicacy and patience: journeys too are likely to be less than straight-forward. Leo is a sign of leadership, and you know instinctively how to get your own way, but at this time you need to soft-pedal your enthusiasm and your aggravation because you could end up making an enemy where you need one least of all. Once the weekend of the 27th is behind you, people will be easier to handle and a romance could get very magical indeed.
29th September 2003 - 5th October 2003
This uplifting astro-scape could do wonders for your self-esteem. It may be that someone makes you an offer you cannot refuse or that an invitation to an event holds the promise of even greater things to come but while you should be encouraged by developments at this time, you must ensure that any offers or statements are backed up in writing. This is also a week in which to make sure that you have an alternative up your sleeve should a plan fail to be fulfilled or someone appears to withdraw his or her backing for you. With Saturn looming into view on the 6th you cannot put your trust in rumours or self-indulgent fantasies!
6th October 2003 - 12th October 2003
The week starts on a realistic note - a message or meeting makes clear the real state of play regarding
an endeavour or an association. And while the theme of being grounded may translate as your being
prevented from taking a chosen course, once you have had time to think about it certain advantages will
emerge. The timing may have been wrong or a situation was headed in a direction that would not have been
in your best long-term interests. By sharp contrast events around the 6th and 10th could enable you to
set the seal on a deal. One way or another it seems any Saturnian clouds have silver linings.
13th October 2003 - 19th October 2003
Neptune is a tricky customer - you never know whether he’s going to take you to the stars or pull out the run from beneath your feet. Thus, to be on the safe side, you should make sure promises hold water and people mean what they say. There is a chance that someone is holding back from telling you the unvarnished truth, just in case the situation will right itself; likewise, you may sense that an association is not as strong as it used to be but are hoping it is a temporary aberration. As long as you’re not running the danger of dropping yourself into a large financial hole, keep your eyes on the matter from a distance. Confrontation is better left ‘til later.
20th October 2003 - 26th October 2003
Uranus can rarely be relied upon to give you a welcome surprise but on this occasion, this week, you may just discover how unexpectedly generous this planet can be. As a Fixed sign you can be resistant to change, unless it is stage-managed by you, however, at the moment other people are the agents of the new and the different and it would be against your best interests to turn down an opportunity to venture into new territory. Add to this a new moon at the base of your chart and the signs are of an addition to or move affecting the home-base in the near future. Keep remembering that nothing stays the same forever: change is essential if growth is to take place.
27th October 2003 - 2nd November 2003
As November comes in the planetary emphasis is on the roots of life. It is at this time that family and property plans can be activated and opportunities arise to strengthen family ties: it is a time to build and a time to gather together your resources. There could be a new addition to the family on its way or a fresh development will necessitate some changes on the home front. Even though your fiery element makes you spontaneous and adventurous the Fixity of Leo urges you to resist change, especially when it is inspired by other people. However, by the weekend of November 1st a new order looks set to come in, whether you like it or not!
3rd November 2003 - 9th November 2003
On the 9th the second of two lunar eclipses this year highlights the life-direction axis of your horoscope, so you have a second chance to achieve a major objective. Indeed, it may be that a disappointment experienced in May is now replaced by a resounding success. Career matters dominate the astrology now, although November as a whole is a time of professional turning points and key life developments. Generally speaking this eclipse will help you prioritize your life and separate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to your ambitions and desires. Be philosophical and flexible - your blue-print for the future is being remodelled.
10th November 2003 - 16th November 2003
Any of your more extremist tendencies are likely to be tweaked by this week’s aspects. Mercury and Uranus create some sparks, whether this translates as some exciting news or a sudden and out of character response from a colleague, friend or partner. To add to the fiery mix, Jupiter, Mars and Venus up the potential for romantic dramas or an ill-advised retail spend-fest. Your best modus operandi is to expect the unexpected and to think twice before you express any strong feelings or raid the piggy bank for a treat or trinket. On the other hand, if you have been considering making a daring move for some considerable time, push has come to shove.
17th November 2003 - 23rd November 2003
The key to success this week is in knowing the difference between being loyal and ignoring reality. A combination of Uranus and a solar eclipse announces a new chapter, and the less resistance you offer the easier it all will be. Other people are the agents of change for you at the moment, so although you have a choice as to how you respond, you will not be able to change the opinions and intentions of others. Nor should you compromise a new endeavour or association because of other people’s doubts or self-interests. You need a fresh start so however it comes in, and whoever inspires it, eventually you will be glad of it.
24th November 2003 - 30th November 2003
Bringing new things into being is an exciting and rewarding process but it can be a little scary too. The problem is that in order to deliver the new, something has to go, if only an outdated opinion or two. However, for some Leos it’s a little more than an opinion that has to be shed now. If you are beginning to see that a commitment is too great for you or that someone is presenting a rather large obstacle, this is the time to back off and review your position. Perhaps you have reached the end of the road but discussion and compromise should not be ruled out. By complete contrast what is delivered now could prove to be the happiest event of the year.
1st December 2003 - 7th December 2003
The current crop of astrological influences can hardly be described as fluffy: at best they enable you to find energy and focus but at worst you could feel debilitated by events and generally less than your sunny self. Work is the answer here - that and facing any difficulty full in the face and dealing with it in the most expedient and practical of fashions. Once next week is behind you, you will be back on track and feeling far more positive. Getting in shape is another theme of the moment, whether you take this to mean trimming the waistline as well as the Christmas tree or putting your life on a more organized footing. It’s called Saturn, I’m afraid.
8th December 2003 - 14th December 2003
Early December is far from festive, perhaps because there is work to be done and rather a lot of pressure on you. Keeping your eyes firmly trained on your objectives and maintaining a sense of perspective is the way to go; making mountains out of molehills is not! That said, should an endeavour or association reveal some serious cracks, you should not make light of the matter, or worse, ignore it completely. Indeed the moment may have come to decide whether to keep on throwing good money after bad, so to speak. By contrast if you are bringing something new into being, it will transform your life in ways you could not have imagined.
15th December 2003 - 21st December 2003
As far as the cosmos is concerned in the run up to Christmas it’s a case of mixed greetings. On the one hand go-getting Mars zips into the overseas sector of your horoscope encouraging communications with people far away and urging you to go the distance for the holidays. Yet on the 17th Mercury goes into backwards mode, creating confusion over arrangements and making journeys of the physical and metaphorical kind long and convoluted. Happily, Christmas Day itself is all peace and light, and for some Leos a romantic present will make going into 2004 a thrilling prospect.
22nd December 2003 - 28th December 2003
Who wants to think of hard work when Christmas is a mere few days away? Apparently Leo does. The sun’s arrival in the area of work and service combined with Monday’s Mercury-Saturn opposition spells focus, dedication, effort and responsibility. The trick here, however, is in not allowing the Christmas preparations or your weighty agenda to interfere with those things that really matter - the people you love and those who love you. Indeed, in sharp contrast to the start to the week Christmas Day sports some of the most divine and loving influences of the past few months. Take a deep breath and don’t sweat the small stuff!
29th December 2003 - 4th January 2004
Neptune and Saturn take the honours for this New Year’s Eve, which means events will make you feel divinely happy or less than impressed. There’s nothing intrinsically wrong with these stars - indeed, you could be in the right frame of mind to embark on a more highly focused and successful phase of your life - it’s just that they’re not the epitome of unbridled joy. There is also a chance that you have exhausted yourself in the run up to Christmas and could be well overdue for some rest and quietude. With this in mind, avoid situations that are guaranteed to raise your anxiety levels and do your best not to take a complaint or a minor set-back personally.
5th January 2004 - 11th January 2004
After the Christmas break comes the reality. Mercury has been retrograde since the 17th December so when this planet of communication turns direct on Tuesday all manner of issues that have been lying dormant suddenly spring to life: information that has gone missing is found and people who have been biding their time are now ready to say their piece. Of course, those things that come to light this week may prove very welcome indeed but if you have sensed a time bomb ticking quietly away a damage limitation exercise should now be mounted. To counteract any Mercurial upsets Jupiter comes on side with the intention of making it a case of all’s-well-that-ends-well.
12th January 2004 - 18th January 2004
Venus-Uranus conjunctions can be exciting but they can also be unsettling. And since this couple is currently tangoing in the area of joint endeavours, you need to be on the alert for any sign of someone’s frustration or disinterest. Words exchanged and actions taken in a Uranian climate can rock the boat to the extent that abandoning ship is the only option. Other people may not be acting in a diplomatic or considerate fashion at present so your best bet might be to display patience and tolerance. On the other hand, if someone rattles his sabre do not assume that it is an empty threat. The value of negotiation cannot be underestimated.
19th January 2004 - 25th January 2004
The area of relationships is beginning to perk up considerably, thanks to the sun’s arrival therein and a new moon (21st). Not only does this mark the beginning of a four-week period in which relationships spring to the top of your agenda but also other people play an even larger part in your success story. In order to maximize these influences, you need to give other people the opportunity to approach you with their ideas and feelings: this is not the time for you to make the initial moves. In a close, intimate relationship, allow your partner to give to you. And even if a love affair or business relationship is currently in the doldrums, play a waiting game: listen and learn.
26th January 2004 - 1st February 2004
This is the kind of astrological set-up that resembles the lighting of the touch paper. On the plus side, endeavours and associations take off under these stars and on the down side, if tempers have been smouldering or situations have been transmitting distress signals, this is all they need to erupt in force. Finance is one factor that requires caution at this time - a deal or offer could prove to be as great as it looks on paper, but this does not mean you can overextend yourself or fail to read the small print. Likewise, if someone or something threatens your financial security, rather than reach for the panic button you should keep open the doors of communication. Negotiate, negotiate.
2nd February 2004 - 8th February 2004
Is Neptune poised to give you a little bit of magic or about to pull the rug from beneath your feet? You’ll probably get your answer by the 6th. Currently, this ethereal planet is housed in the area of relationships so while some Leos are seeking and finding romantic love others are feeling manipulated and undermined by an individual or an organization. If you are indeed unsure of your position, while you may not be able to force others to come clean what you can do is retain your integrity and venture no further into a business or romantic commitment until you are in possession of more of the facts. Be positive but circumspect.
9th February 2004 - 15th February 2004
Not for the first time am I suggesting that if you do not know what to do, do nothing. With impulsive, assertive Mars and deceptive Neptune in the ascendant situations may not be as they seem and to go into action without all the facts would be inconvenient to say the least. Maybe someone is not telling you the whole truth and nothing but the truth and perhaps you feel that unless you make a move you’re going to look weak or uncaring but until you know everything there is to know, a wait and see policy is best. By sharp contrast if you have a romantic weekend planned for the 14th, be prepared to be blown away.
16th February 2004 - 22nd February 2004
When Uranus gets to work, anything that is on rocky ground takes a tumble and anyone who refuses to budge will be budged! At least that’s the theory. In practice, it is more likely that an alarm bell goes off. With this in mind, if you are already concerned about a situation, especially one of a financial/business or romantic nature, this is the time to make a contingency plan. You may have to bend your own rules a little, or accept an unwelcome change, but by pre-empting a situation you will have more control. I wouldn’t advise taking a risk under these stars but I would recommend thinking outside the box.
23rd February 2004 - 29th February 2004
Even if your life is currently in a state of flux, at least it isn’t boring. And in many ways, this is a week in which to go with the current, no matter how many times it changes, and no matter how uncertain you may be of where it will eventually take you. On the one hand, there could be some exciting developments regarding career or money and on the other some baffling behaviour on the part of a partner or colleague. My advice is to follow your instincts, whether they inform you that someone is attempting to undermine you or whether they encourage you to believe that at last your efforts are meeting with serious success.
1st March 2004 - 7th March 2004
This week’s astrology is all about balance. On the one hand, if your bank statement is showing more debits than credits the situation needs to be reversed, whether this means shedding a financial commitment or acquiring more discipline with spending. On the other hand, if you are doing more of the giving in a relationship such a situation cannot continue ad infinitum. By complete contrast, these extravagant influences could preside over a stunning success, a lucky event or a celebration of love. It is not in your nature to be immoderate, Leo, so while you should enjoy to the full any happy development you must keep a sense of proportion about a difficulty.
8th March 2004 - 14th March 2004
This is a tough week. And what do the tough do when the going gets tough? Retail therapy aside, the tough get going! Now, whether or not you should leap into action under these stars is debatable; I would suggest treading very carefully with people who matter to you and above all do not give ultimatums and generally throw your weight around. Small issues balloon into mighty ones in a Plutonic climate and people end up cutting their losses and then regretting their actions. Finances are particularly vulnerable to these extreme influences - not the time to ignore a monetary demand or refuse to negotiate. Negotiate for all you’re worth.
15th March 2004 - 21st March 2004
Leos are drawn to the limelight as moths to a flame, and this is just the kind of astro-setting in which you can shine your brightest. The career and life-direction sector of your chart is in high focus, making this a time when you can dazzle those-who-must-be-impressed and pursue your ambitions with confidence. Your financial position could also see some positive changes during this period. Then there’s love and romance! Neptune is the prime-mover here and while this magical planet can merge hearts and souls like no other it can also generate a climate of mistrust and deception. Words are not what count now but actions.
22nd March 2004 - 28th March 2004
Take things nice and slow and you’ll achieve a solid success this week: propelled by your own desires and convictions, seeing nothing beyond the end of your nose and you’ll fall into one of those large potholes! On the one hand, Saturn is revealing where you have exceeded your limits and teaching you that blind belief is not enough to carry an endeavour or keep a relationship afloat; on the other, Uranus is giving you a new angle on an old situation and encouraging you to diversify. What you want to avoid is overreacting to criticism, taking an unnecessarily radical step and in the process shooting yourself in the foot.
29th March 2004 - 4th April 2004
On the 1st Mercury reaches the high point of your solar chart, earmarking the beginning of a four to eight-week period of discussion and developments regarding your career and/or role in life. Communicating your ideas and sharing information is now of great importance - it’s not your time to hog the limelight - and if you have been debating when to contact an organization or person related to your work, now is that time. With the sun continuing to grace the area of travel and long-range goals, you can go far and add greatly to your bank of knowledge and experience. Indeed, this weekend shows you just how far a leap of faith can take you.
5th April 2004 - 11th April 2004
Travel broadens the mind, as they say, even when you appear to be going backwards! With communication chief, Mercury, turning retrograde on the 6th this is the beginning of a three-week period of retreat and reflection. In an ideal world, you’d be taking a holiday or at least modifying your normal routine, but even if life must continue as usual don’t be surprised if there are reasons to go back over old ground, or an endeavour has to be temporarily placed on ice. Easter weekend brings more than a hint of the unusual and unexpected into play - a time to be open to alternatives and to display a very liberal attitude to those you are with. Old alliances need tender loving care at this time.
12th April 2004 - 18th April 2004
The stars have put on their Easter bonnets and are ready to join in the fun. Indeed, compared to last week’s somewhat volatile influences those of the next seven days look entirely pleasing. A divine connection between Mars in the area of friendship/collaboration and Neptune in the relationship zone, helps you make beautiful music with someone special and/or celebrate the joys of togetherness; Jupiter also ups your self-esteem and encourages you to be generous with your heart and your credit card! And with a solar eclipse about to take place in the far horizons sector of your chart, in one way or another, life looks to taking off.
19th April 2004 - 25th April 2004
There is nothing small and insignificant about this week’s astrology. What comes into being now has the capacity to transform your life and even if there is no big event to reflect these major alignments the understandings you reach and the ideas that come to you are the beginnings of great things. A romantic or working relationship appears to have reached a delicate point and once the events of this week have unfolded there should be no turning back. However, rather than do your usual Leo thing and take control you should stand back and allow other people to reveal their feelings and/or allow the situation to play itself out. You may not have a choice in what happens but you do have a choice as to what you do about it!
26th April 2004 - 2nd May 2004
With the sun currently housed in the area of career and life-direction, late April/early May is a time when you should be marketing your assets and allowing the material things of life to take precedence. Of course, this is just the theory! In practice you may be re-thinking one of your ambitions and waiting on organizations and individuals to give you the go-ahead. With this in mind, Wednesday’s lustrous connection between the sun and Jupiter could bring a dream into reality, and it is certainly the day to make your bid for success. Have the courage of your convictions and if you see a small chink of light in that proverbial tunnel, head towards it at speed. Take destiny into your own hands.
3rd May 2004 - 9th May 2004
You may not be able to make sense of a situation right now, but you will do so in time. On the one hand, the lunar eclipse on the life-direction axis of your horoscope indicates you have reached a cross-roads, either in regard to your role and place in life or a relationship, and on the other, an individual or an organization may not be giving you the full story. And although all Leos are likely to be subject to these trends in early May, those with birthdays on or near 7th August are most sensitive to them. People who are at a distance from you - both in global terms and as far as family and friends go - have the most to offer now, whether with advice or simply by providing an opportunity to acquire perspective.
10th May 2004 - 16th May 2004
Leos need to be seen, heard and appreciated, so what’s happened to all your pizzazz recently? Could it be that last week’s lunar eclipse knocked some of the stuffing out of you and caused you to reappraise your goals? Whether or not you have experienced a sudden change in your long-range plans, or some other kind of unexpected development has interfered with your agenda, this mid-to-late period of May is all about re-orienting yourself and setting your priorities straight. This week’s influences enable you to market your assets, in both the career and personal sense, and find your bearings with a romantic or business relationship. From Sunday onwards, travel, meetings and discussions take precedence.
17th May 2004 - 23rd May 2004
Neptune is a weird and wonderful planet - it can weave magic into a relationship and it can make a partnership disappear into the mist. And since Neptune has been moving through the area of love and relating for a few years, you may have seen some friendships blossom beautifully and others fall apart at the seams: likewise you may have encountered some wonderful supporters and been seriously let down by others. Now this mystical planet begins its retrograde journey - one that will take some six months to complete - so you are looking at a time when old loves could come back into your life and you can recapture lost causes. Perhaps, therefore, you should start the ball rolling this week by showing someone that you can forgive and forget.
24th May 2004 - 31st May 2004
One thing you can say for this week’s astro-scape - it’s not boring! Saturn and Uranus are pulling in opposite directions so it may seem as if you have your foot hard down on the accelerator while the hand brake is on. Whatever the precise nature of this week’s ups and downs, you should do your best to keep on an even keel: if there is a theme playing long and loud, it is that roads eventually run out, necessitating a new way forward. A financial windfall or breakthrough is on the cards for some Leos, while others can expect a monetary agreement to come to an end or a financial matter to stall. Truth emerges in this kind of climate and even if you don’t like what you find, you’ll no longer be throwing good money after bad, so to speak.
31st May 2004 - 6th June 2004
Grand gestures come easily to Leo: you have a heart as big as the ocean, and some might say an ego to match, but if you rise above the small-self now, great things can come into being. Creativity and collaboration are the buzzwords for the week ahead: on the one hand a combined effort at work could produce a seriously successful result and, on the other, the power of love could turn an ordinary event into something extraordinary. Giving your all does not always guarantee a brilliant outcome but it does reveal what you’re made of, and that will do you immense favours in the future. There is a sense of destiny at work in these configurations, and the most insignificant meeting or incident could represent the tip of the proverbial iceberg.
7th June 2004 - 13th June 2004
Still having fun? At least when the cosmos is turning and churning like this, it separates the good guys from the bad guys and shows you what has merit and what definitely does not. Indeed, a friendship or collaborative effort could be at the heart of any tempest at the moment. On the plus side, this is a week when something beautiful comes into being, and after considerable effort and anxiety, but on the minus side, it could become clear that a situation can no longer continue in its present form: something must change radically. Do not be tempted to throw the baby out with the bathwater, so to speak: there may be ways around an impasse that you had not considered, and a difficulty could turn out to be a blessing in disguise.
14th June 2004 - 20th June 2004
June has been hard going from the outset, but by this weekend the cosmos shifts gear and begins to replace discord with harmony. The areas of friendship and creativity are bearing most of the planetary burden, whether a colleague or loved one continues to require your support and patience or whether an endeavour is experiencing difficulties: situations reach something of a peak this week, allowing you to resolve a problem and move on, or accept that for the time being at least, there is no more to be done. The weekend puts Venus and Jupiter in charge, giving a larger than life feel to events and also enabling you to see recent situations in a rather more philosophical light.
21st June 2004 - 27th June 2004
If there has been any trace of sluggishness or defeat recently, Mars’ arrival in your sign on the 23rd will soon have you on fighting form. Right through until the end of July you will have this planet backing your efforts to succeed and helping you cope with tasks and issues that have been pending for some while. And, considering the ups and downs of the last few weeks, getting the reins of life back in your hands can only be a good thing. Countering this trend for action and assertiveness is the sun’s disappearance into the low-key twelfth house - ideally a period of rest and retreat! However, on this occasion, while
you should not overtax yourself nor ignore any distress signals, the time to get moving and shaking has come!
28th June 2004 - 4th July 2004
With the sun transiting the occluded twelfth house, you could be operating at half-steam and feeling somewhat uncertain about the way one or more situations is heading. If so, what you need to remember is that this is a temporary phase and later in July, you will be back on planet Earth and fully in charge! Considering this, avoid exaggerating the importance of a minor incident now: rumours could proliferate this week and your fears could prove unfounded; likewise you may misinterpret someone’s kindness as an invitation to romance. On Sunday, communications’ expert, Mercury, will arrive in your sign helping you to separate fact from fiction.
5th July 2004 - 11th July 2004
As a fire sign, warm, spontaneous gestures are your stock in trade, however you do have the ability to hold back on occasions, especially if you are unsure where an action might lead. And you should exercise this restraint this week. Whether events make you feel so good that you are tempted to tell certain people where they can go or whether your pride is hurt or your talents rejected, avoid impulse statements. It could be that your feelings are justified and that your intentions are good, but until the dust has settled you will not be able to see a situation clearly. Likewise, if you are under par or overworked your focus could be compromised and you will be vulnerable to making silly mistakes.
12th July 2004 - 18th July 2004
Being in control is always important to Leo but just occasionally you have to yield to others, and allow situations to unravel all by themselves. And this is one such occasion. While Mercury and Mars, currently transiting your sign, are providing you with courage, determination and a voice with which to further your cause, these are now challenged by mysterious Neptune. On the one hand, this is the perfect astrological climate in which to fall magically in love but, on the other, you may be dismayed at someone’s behaviour, and somewhat confused about the way a situation is panning out. There is a saying that if you give people enough rope they will tie themselves in knots, so rather than interfere with a situation, stand back, and wait and see.
19th July 2004 - 25th July 2004
On the 22nd the sun sails proudly into your sun, giving you back your optimism and your clarity - and just in time, since the weekend looks to be a time when anything and everything may happen! There is more than enough passion to go around at the moment, whether you’re caught up in the storm of love or bringing into being a project that has been under wraps for a while. However, if at all possible, you should stand back from a situation before committing yourself hook, line and sinker to a statement or an action. There is nothing half-hearted about this week’s alignments: the good is absolutely fantastic, and the bad, well, let’s just say you’ll know never to try to repeat the experience.
26th July 2004 - 1st August 2004
A situation appears to have come full circle, and where you go from here is the big issue. And while there could be more than one situation to which this forecast applies, top of the list is a relationship. In many ways this is a time to celebrate love and union; it is a time to marry and a time to recognize the value of partnership, but occasionally full moons highlight the glaring problems between two people, therefore this may become a time of separation and division. If you are indeed celebrating a marriage, expect to be crying tears of happiness but if you have been working to keep a truly dysfunctional relationship together, this week’s events could cause you to question whether or not you should continue your efforts.
2nd August 2004 - 8th August 2004
If life is beginning to look a little blurry around the edges, blame Neptune. Happily, this planet will take you to the stars in terms of love and romance so new relationships positively blossom at this time and even the old ones get back some of their lost lustre. Neptune can also raise the levels of empathy between you and other people, inspiring acts of compassion and forgiveness. Where this planet falls down, so to speak, is in separating truth from fiction. It will be easy to become confused about someone’s real intentions now, and misunderstandings and mistakes can easily happen. Let your intuition guide you: the heart knows what is true, even if you’re in doubt.
9th August 2004 - 15th August 2004
With combative Mars exiting your sign on the 10th, life takes on a more relaxed and harmonious feel. And instead of events draining your physical and emotional batteries, they positively recharge them. Mercury’s retrograde passage may slow down the wheels of commerce and communication, but if you are aware of the trend for delays and detours, you should avoid any major ruts in the road. Indeed, with Thursday’s delightful connection between the sun and Pluto, you could be bringing something rather beautiful into being. Make the most of this early to mid-August period in the sense of being with people who matter and doing those things you enjoy - in a few short weeks you’ll be rushed off your feet.
16th August 2004 - 22nd August 2004
There's nothing ordinary about these stars. Therefore, right from the start of the week abandon your ideas of how planned events will pan out and give other people plenty of room to manoeuvre. Top of the list for surprise developments are finances: an unexpected bonus for some Leos, an unexpected bill for others, and this is an ideal week in which to throw out an old financial plan and begin a new one. And if it's not money that is the focus for these ground-breaking influences, your emotions could be a proverbial roller-coaster ride. Take it easy, make allowances for other people's bizarre behaviour and do your best to see how a change can benefit you, rather than hinder you.
23rd August 2004 - 29th August 2004
Mercury slips back into your sign for a flying visit, taking you back over some old ground. During the next ten days you have an opportunity to re-think a decision or reconnect with someone with whom there is unfinished business. You may also find that old memories are stirred and that you experience a strong desire to return to a part of your past. Many Leos are poised to enter a new and more exciting phase of their lives shortly, therefore this brief foray into past times represents an opportunity to put something finally to bed. But before you get the idea that this week is just a slow journey into yesterday, there are some other astro-influences designed to make you wake up and smell the coffee.
30th August 2004 - 5th September 2004
Just how welcome a start to the week Monday's full moon will make remains to be seen. This full moon highlights the financial sector of your chart, so, on the one hand, any problems or deficiencies will be revealed and, on the other, a deal can be struck and a monetary concern resolved. Adding to the theme of revelation and resolution is Mercury's change of direction: on Thursday this planet of travel and communication does an about-turn in your sign, giving you back your clarity and speeding your progress. Take note of any anomalies, distress signals or signs of success that appear now, because during the next two to three weeks they may well become absolute realities.
6th September 2004 - 12th September 2004
Thank Goodness for Venus. On the 6th this harmony-evoking planet enters your sign, just when you need it most. At the very least, Venus will act as an umbrella during the deluge of this planetary storm, but at best you could be beginning one of the happiest and most successful phases of 2004. But let's talk cosmic turkey first. The sun, Mars and Pluto are in conflict, so life in turn produces situations that test your mettle. You will have to be particularly careful with money matters and valuables this week, and if anything feels a little too risky for your liking, don't go there! Likewise, if someone makes a move that does not sit well with you, withdraw graciously. Wait until the dust settles before making your move.
13th September 2004 - 19th September 2004
Wednesday's sun-Mars conjunction will inspire quick and radical actions, and since this aspect takes place in the zone of self-worth, a speedy and incisive response to a financial blip or monetary opportunity could be on the agenda. This is an excellent week to invest in your future, whether you do so in regard to your talents, your affections or your finances, and an ideal period to right a monetary wrong. However, there is an element of risk to bear in mind too. It may be difficult to get guarantees now, so if you are in too much of a hurry to make your move you could miss a vital piece of small print. Therefore, don't act in panic or on enthusiasm, but in knowledge and with focus.
20th September 2004 - 26th September 2004
Just before Jupiter leaves the financial sector of your solar chart it makes one last conjunction to the sun, thereby giving you an opportunity to make a serious investment in your future. Now, this may translate as the purchase of a piece of property, the acquisition of a stock or a loan: on the other hand, the investment might come in the form of an emotional bond or a career move. Certainly, you should have the courage of your convictions now and, as the saying goes, you have to speculate to accumulate... Adding to this week's theme of large-scale gestures, other people will not be in the mood to hold back their feelings or opinions, helping you discover in no uncertain terms who's for you and who's against you!
27th September 2004 - 3rd October 2004
Jupiter's presence in the zone of travel and communications promises to make the next twelve months expansive and educational. And you could be about to see why. During the course of the next ten days a series of aspects to Jupiter could open a new window of opportunity, and a journey or meeting could be part of the package. Thanks also to these bright influences, your view of a situation could change, your confidence should increase, and you should be forming big ideas and plans. Tuesday's full moon could play its part in bringing to an end a phase of life, thereby adding to the overall theme of a new start. This would be an ideal period in which to sign a contract or make a long-term decision. And if something goes by the board now, have no regrets.
4th October 2004 - 10th October 2004
You'll get far further by being sympathetic and supportive now, than by fighting for your rights or forcing your opinions on others. Venus and Uranus are creating sparks and controversy this week but you should take what comes or goes in your stride and opt for the diplomatic card. In the event of a financial glitch, do not panic but put together a plan and approach those who can help. People can be won over by gentle persuasion now, and, with divine Neptune in your corner, there is even an element of the miraculous about events. Trust your instincts and give people in general and partners in particular time and space to say what they need to say.
11th October 2004 - 17th October 2004
Do you consider yourself to be a good communicator? Hopefully, you do because this week's success story depends on your ability to say the right words and put across your thoughts in a constructive, as opposed to a negative, way. A realization needs to be made now, and firm and practical actions then taken. Perhaps you have been giving a situation time to resolve itself but waiting any longer is to no avail - the outcome will not change, regardless how long you wait. Then again, maybe someone else has reached a similar conclusion. Fortunately, in the wake of a hard decision comes a new way forward. Indeed, by the weekend you could be taking an enjoyable trip, whether in literal or metaphorical terms.
18th October 2004 - 24th October 2004
Not exactly the most fun week of the year, but if you like challenges and conundrums there will be plenty to amuse you. First, Saturn will illustrate the value of bureaucracy and red-tape, then Pluto will help you eliminate some dead wood, and finally Neptune will throw you into a temporary state of confusion. Sound interesting? Well, you can help yourself enormously by checking that all your financial ducks are in a row and that everyone involved in an arrangement knows what they're doing and agrees with the plans. There is a trend for mis-information at the moment, and you may not be able to rely on people to carry out their promises. That said, if you want to awaken someone to your feelings and desires, now is the time.
25th October 2004 - 31st October 2004
A total lunar eclipse flanking the life-direction axis of your solar chart marks a significant point in the year, if not the last decade. Eclipsed full moons bring a cycle to an end: many issues are settled, decisions made and in general events conspire to close a door. In many ways, this is a time when you should experience a great sense of accomplishment, yet, as with all endings, there may be a certain sadness too, even a little apprehension about what is to come. Let me put your fears to rest: what happens between now and late November is not just meant to be but events will open up new avenues, first and foremost in regard to your role in life, and second, on home territory.
1st November 2004 - 7th November 2004
Reality gets a little blurred this week. What may at first seem to be a rock solid result or an unchangeable fact begins to look increasingly fragile. This may have much to do with other people's differing opinions of a situation, which in turn changes your view; on the other hand, as the week progresses information reaching you, drip by drip, could gradually alter the shape of a situation. There is nothing intrinsically bad about these configurations - they're just at odds with each other, which creates confusion and dissension. Especially over the weekend, do not react in haste or in frustration, but wait until the situation has completely unfolded.
8th November 2004 - 14th November 2004
The base of your chart - an area devoted to the roots of life, in the sense of your home on the one hand, and the foundations of your future on the other - has been the focus of the stars for the past ten days, and this zone is about to get even busier. Assertive and energetic Mars arrives at base camp on the 11th and is immediately followed by a new moon (12th), so if you have been waiting for a signal to get moving, here it comes with knobs on. New arrivals, new directions and renewed determination to fulfil your goals are announced by this week's astro-scape, and if that wasn't enough, Neptune is on his best behaviour, adding a touch of romance and encouraging the exchange of heartfelt emotions.
15th November 2004 - 21st November 2004
You can achieve a great deal this week. You can tackle a hard task, make a tough decision and reach the end of a long journey - and I mean this in a metaphorical rather than a literal sense. However, what you probably won't receive are lavish displays of praise and approbation: the reward will be in the accomplishment itself. With this in mind, rely on your own judgment, draw on your own resources and don't look for anyone to give you a helping hand. This is also a week in which to act with absolute integrity: corners cut, errors made or rules broken may not matter now but they will incur a large cost in time to come.
22nd November 2004 - 28th November 2004
You may prefer the safe and the familiar but this is a period of experimentation and innovation. It is a time to put an idea that has been percolating at the back of your mind into action, and to try new ways to achieve the results you desire. And by bringing a fresh slant to an old situation, you may be surprised at the speed and direction in which it takes off. Nevertheless, these dynamic influences can work in a different way, bringing into your life unexpected changes, and causing sudden flare-ups in previously settled and harmonious situations. My advice is to be open to alternatives and charming and accepting in the event of any diversions and dramas.
29th November 2004 - 5th December 2004
Neptune's passage through the seventh house of relating takes many shapes and forms. For the moment, it is the 3rd - 7th August birthdays who are getting the best and worst of this fathomless planet but whenever your birthday this is a week when life may turn out to be stranger than fiction. Under Neptune you can find love of the most extraordinary kind: you can meet a soul-mate and experience that sense of dreams coming true; yet this planet can also lead you into relationships with unscrupulous individuals and cause you to make unwise commitments. With this in mind, look carefully behind the masks people may be wearing now, and if someone or something simply does not add up, leave well alone.
Don't be gullible.
6th December 2004 - 12th December 2004
If ever there was a recipe for a new start it is this astro-scape. A new moon conjunct transformative Pluto in the area of creativity and self-expression awakens dormant feelings and enables you to bring new things into being. As a Fixed sign, you can be reluctant to change long-standing patterns, but your fears should not be allowed to hold you back now. Have confidence in your abilities and faith in your feelings. The only problem with Pluto is that sometimes you don't have as much control over situations as you would like, which means you may have to acquiesce to other people's decisions and permit events to unfold as they must.
Don't let fear stand in your way.
13th December 2004 - 19th December 2004
The plus factor about this week's transformational aspects is that they are seated in the zone of creative endeavours. Translated this means that all the power and passion therein can be used to brilliant effect bringing new ideas, projects and associations into being. This is a period in which to give your all to those things that you care deeply about: it is a time to commit yourself whole-heartedly to something or someone. Clearly not every Leo is going to be uttering great whoops of joy over mid-December's developments - and maybe you will have to accept that a situation has come to the end of its natural life-span - but even in the event of a loss or disappointment, a new dawn will follow.
Endings and beginnings.
20th December 2004 - 26th December 2004
Fun has been in short supply recently but as Mercury sets off in the right direction (20th) you too get back your bounce. And if you are still nursing a bruise of any description may I suggest that for the next few days you put hurt and pride on one side and do what Leos do so brilliantly - become the life and soul of the party, the star of the show ! Even if you have every right in the world to feel aggrieved with someone, focusing on past events only gets in the way of the joy that surrounds you. But, lecture over, with Mars arriving in the pleasure zone of your chart on the 25th, a new lease on life is one Christmas present you won't want to exchange as soon as the shops reopen !
The best is yet to come.
27th December 2004 - 2nd January 2005
In case the Christmas festivities have left you a little jaded, a crackling alignment gives you back your pizzazz. This is quite the most electric entry into a new year, and it promises to do more than get rid of the cobwebs. At the very least, you should be looking to throw out elements of the past that have no place in your plans for the future, whether this involves binning outfits in the clothes cupboard or deciding that a toxic friendship has seen it last days. As a fixed sign, you can be reluctant to let go of old and familiar items, but if you want your life to change you need to create the space for the new to come in.
Eliminating the past.
3rd January 2005 - 9th January 2005
Even if you're still on Christmas leave, the planets are back in fighting form. And I choose my words carefully. Pluto is all about confrontation, he brings that which is hidden into the light: sometimes this means you will find buried treasure of the real or metaphorical kind, and at other times what emerges leaves a lot to be desired. One thing is for sure, however, you cannot continue along a path that has come to an end or is blocked by a large obstacle - you have to find a new way forward or you must negotiate your way around the obstacle itself. There is, of course, a big plus to the current alignments and in your case this may well manifest as the birth of a new venture or association.
Changing the past.
10th January 2005 - 16th January 2005
This is not the kind of astro-scape given to partying and flouting the rules: it is the epitome of sobriety and stoicism. So, with this in mind, relegate the glad rags to the cupboard and put on your military flak ! What you can do well in Saturn country is deal with the most pressing problem or difficult issue. By working steadily at your labours, and sans drama, you will make satisfying progress and you will certainly gain valuable experience. You may not be at your physical and emotional best at the moment, which is one reason why you may overreact to a minor setback or a small amount of criticism. Pace yourself, focus on the facts, and above all use your sense of humour.
See that glass half full.
17th January 2005 - 23rd January 2005
Whatever the weather, whatever your commitments, make room for some fun and activity this week. Since the year began, there seems to have been little occasion to enjoy yourself and in the process you may have become uncharacteristically gloomy and negative. By defocusing on difficulties and channelling your energies into those things that amuse and invigorate you, your natural endorphins will be released with the result that new solutions will come to you and you'll certainly see a challenging situation from a better perspective. Travel, meetings and dialogues are under encouraging stars, all you need to add is a positive attitude.
A new perspective.
24th January 2005 - 30th January 2005
All full moons come with the theme of closure and completion but never more so than when they are in your sign, which is indeed the case on the 25th. You are empowered at this time, even if it appears that other people are making the decisions or that events are dictating your course. In this astrological climate fears and anxieties tend to be exaggerated and people come to doubt the wisdom of their actions, so while I am not suggesting that you head into denial about a situation, there is a real possibility that mountains are being made out of mere molehills. Use your wisdom to deal patiently with developments - change what you can and graciously accept what cannot be altered.
Rise above the situation.
31st January 2005 - 6th February 2005
Neptune's position in the area of love and relating performs two main functions: it encourages love of the most romantic kind, and it creates situations in which you can easily be deceived. If you are beginning a relationship under this influence, you may feel that you have met your soul mate, and while that may be true you should not entirely forget that what initially seems so magical can disappear in a puff of smoke. And, if an individual or an organization appears to be ducking and diving around an issue, or someone's information does not add up, do not commit more time and energy to the association until you have the facts.
Appearances are deceptive.
7th February 2005 - 13th February 2005
New moons auger new beginnings - often a welcome prospect but especially when that new beginning applies to love and relationships. With a week to go before Valentine's Day, Leo's chances of a romantic highpoint are looking more than promising. These are perfect stars under which to fall in love, become engaged, get married or re-discover the magic in an established relationship, and even if you care not one iota for romance, you may find that other people are ready to demonstrate their love and appreciation of you. Make the most of these delicious stars - put the past behind you, forget old hurts and ignore that infamous pride of yours: it's time for a new start.
Oh, la la!
14th February 2005 - 20th February 2005
Well, it doesn't get more sublime than this. A divine merger between Venus in the area of relationships and Neptune could make for a magical development in your love life - perfect for a Valentine's wedding or a beautiful moment a deux. And if romance is not quite your thing at the moment, you may still find that other people are the bearers of good news and the agents of great times. Of course, Neptune sometimes acts in his capacity as the Great Deceiver, encouraging you to believe in someone who is not true or something that has no basis in reality, but for once I'm going to urge you to have faith in your hopes and dreams.
Make believe.
21st February 2005 - 27th February 2005
Financial blips may not be fun but they invariably serve a useful purpose, as you may well discover this week. Thursday's full moon brings a monetary matter to crunch point, so in some cases a contract will be exchanged, a deal settled, while for others it will become apparent that there is no point throwing good money after bad. There is a surprise element in play here, so although you should be in possession of the facts and figures you will still have left room for you and others to manoeuvre. And while finances may be the hot topic of late February, a close relationship could also have reached an all or nothing point.
Reaching conclusions
28th February 2005 - 7th March 2005
This is the perfect astrological recipe for a breakthrough: whether you have been waiting patiently for someone to make up his or her mind or whether you have been struggling to achieve a certain result, the waiting is over. What the planets cannot ensure is that you will be happy with the results. Even if you get what you want, it seems there will be a drawback or that other people will not be ecstatic about your success. Indeed, I am tempted to quote Andy Warhol - Hell is other people! Do your best not to take things personally, nor to press other people's sensitive buttons. Thursday is the day with the mostest - the most drama and the most potential for change.
Departures.
7th March 2005 - 13th March 2005
Saturn is the star of this week's astro-scape, and like all leading actors this planet requires attention and appreciation! Right from the start of the week, therefore, you'll need to be on your best behaviour, especially with seniors and authority figures, and you'll have to play it by the rulebook. Saturn is currently in the most subliminal area of your solar chart, so although you may have some practical issues to deal with you must also look beneath the surface appearance of people's actions and reactions to discover their real impact or intent. This would also be an excellent week to deal with a minor health matter and to see if any important issues have been forgotten in the paper work.
Looking for flaws and failings.
14th March 2005 - 20th March 2005
Life may go along familiar tracks for long periods at a time, until suddenly a diversion occurs, which either brightens your sights immediately or throws you completely off balance. And this is one of those occasions when diversions, detours and delays could be on the agenda. The money zones of your chart are in the spotlight here, and this is a point in the year when you can make a major gain or experience somewhat of a loss. What you do not want to do is ignore a minor financial problem or assume that other people will support you come what may. Provided you are convinced of the rightness of your action, and prepared for all the possible consequences, now is the moment to put your all into an endeavour but if you have serious doubts, take a rain check.
Fortune favours the brave.
21st March 2005 - 27th March 2005
You are more than ready for a change of routine. Travel - and to a distant location - is one way to respond to these far ranging influences, taking a big step or putting together a grand design are others. Since the year began there hasn't been much time to enjoy life and expand your horizons so any way in which you can make your life seem bigger and better is advised now. Friday's full moon highlights the communications axis of your solar chart, indicating the time is right to make a long-term decision, sign a contract or conclude a long journey, whether of the literal or metaphorical variety. Indeed, Easter resonates with the theme of endings and beginnings.
Closure and completion.
28th March 2005 - 3rd April 2005
You seem to be putting a difficult experience behind you or you are getting to see some of the world beyond your usual territory. Now, this may translate quite literally in that you will be travelling or visiting people and places away from home, but it could also mean that you are being exposed to new interests and seeking different outlets for your abilities. Certainly, you should be blowing the cobwebs off your life and setting your sights on more pleasing prospects. The weekend is one of the happiest for some time so whether you have events already penned in the diary or you are footloose and fancy-free something looks set to make life feel bigger and better.
Widening your sights.
1st April 2005 - 30th April 2005
4th April 2005 - 10th April 2005
The big plus to these aspects is that they will add substance to airy-fairy ideas and aid constructiveness in discussions and plans: the minus factor is that being rational and realistic could zap enthusiasm and head you and others down a negative spiral. The emphasis should indeed be on what is practical and expedient, but should the wind be blown out of your sails, consider the experience to be temporary. Friday's solar eclipse in the area of far horizons points to a journey of significance before the end of July, whether in terrestrial terms or in the way of consciousness. Another reason to become very grounded at this time.
Keep your feet on the ground.
11th April 2005 - 17th April 2005
As a fire sign you can be blinded by your enthusiasm and compelled by your inner convictions but with Mars and Neptune pinioned together in the relationship sector this is a week to put your trust only in legally binding agreements and absolute facts. Under this planetary couple illusion and deception are in great supply, and although your heart may be touched and your stores of compassion replenished, it will be all to easy for someone to pull the wool over your eyes and send you merrily on your way up the garden path!You may still enjoy the trip to fantasy land, but you must remember where the real world begins and ends.
Don't lose sight of reality.
18th April 2005 - 24th April 2005
Sunday's lunar eclipse flanks the life-direction axis of your solar chart, so especially if you have a July birthday, this period of the year could turn out to be crucial for your career or the achievement of a much-desired ambition. Eclipsed full moons amplify emotions, therefore if you already have a reason to be happy you'll be over the moon, and if you are suffering a disappointment or not on the best of terms with someone - perhaps en employer or a member of the family - you'll be draping the crepe! In truth, this is a time to find the balance between your drive for worldly success and your need for a fulfilling home life. It is a time to sort some life priorities.
Balance in all things.
25th April 2005 - 1st May 2005
Boundaries of one sort or another are a necessary part of life - they give us a sense of order and security - but sometimes those boundaries become prisons, preventing us from trying new activities and fulfilling our potential. And so, when Mercury and Jupiter straddle the axis of travel and communications, as they do this week, the opportunity arises to breach some boundaries. Taking a great journey is the current theme, something you can do by packing your bags and boarding a bus, a plane, whatever, or by taking a giant leap of faith. I cannot guarantee you'll get the exact outcome you were hoping for but I can assure you that you'll be the richer for your experience!
Breaking barriers.
2nd May 2005 - 8th May 2005
We can all draw sandcastles in the air but only rarely do they turn into concrete structures, except, perhaps, under stars like these. Neptune, master of illusion, and Saturn, bringer of reality, are both centre stage this week, the former creating magnificent possibilities and the latter showing the means with which to make them come true. Yet for all those Leos entering a period of happy occasions there will be others facing a let down of some description. While you should remain confident and upbeat about your talents, regardless of current developments, you must be sure that what other people are offering you or telling you is the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
Seek the truth.
9th May 2005 - 15th May 2005
With these lively influences there is little danger of boredom creeping into your life. Mars and Uranus are an exciting combination should you want to make a big impact on someone or carve a new path of some description, but since this aspect is taking place in the zone of financial and emotional exchange, you may have to be careful that an impulse purchase, or some other spur of the moment decision, doesn't turn out to be more trouble than it's worth - what, under Uranus, seems such a good idea at the time can prove to be a source of regret later. However, while you may be able to maintain control over your movements, other people may not...
Surprise, surprise!
16th May 2005 - 22nd May 2005
Snap judgements are not advised in this astrological climate - unless, of course, you positively enjoy being dropped from the heights of your great expectations or determined to go via the 'pretty' route to your destination. Aside from last moment changes to existing plans, there could be some disinformation to decipher, in part due to mistakes made earlier but possibly also because someone has been economical with the truth. While this could be an exciting, and certainly different few days, you should take things slowly, counting to ten before you utter an undiluted opinion or make some other move that you could come to regret.
Slowly, slowly.
23rd May 2005 - 29th May 2005
This could be an important week for romance and the future of a close relationship. There is both a sweet and passionate influence surrounding life and love, which can inspire new alliances and set established relationships on a different path. This is also a week in which your creative juices are flowing, enabling you to inject life into flagging endeavours or bring new projects into being. Monday's full moon, like all full moons, inspires the theme of closure and completion, on this occasion primarily in regard to a friendship or a collaborative venture. However, this is not a time for sadness or regret about things past but a time to look to new horizons.
The end of a gestation period.
30th May 2005 - 5th June 2005
One word sums up this astro-scape: change. Whether this change is welcome or not is another matter altogether. Should you have been nurturing doubts about a situation, you will no longer be able to procrastinate and prevaricate: you're ready to do what you must do. And, on the other hand, if anyone else has been debating which way to go, he or she will now know. Uranus and Pluto are more than a force to be reckoned with when they act together: age-old wrongs can be righted and those things that have been buried under ancient brickwork emerge in a sudden and unexpected way. Enjoy the revelations and revolutions of the next few days.
Night and day.
6th June 2005 - 12th June 2005
Now more than ever it is important to examine all the ramifications of an idea and weigh up whether or not you can live with a worst case scenario. In roughly six weeks time, Saturn will enter your sign, and should there be anything weak and woolly in your planning or if there is a situation that you know in your heart is not right for you, this planet of reality will give you a master class in humiliation! Now, is the time to look at one or more situations with a view to assessing if they are workable and durable, and if the writing is on the wall regarding an emotional or financial commitment, pay attention and seek alternatives. Whatever you do, don't head into denial or demand constant and empty reassurances.
Time to get real.
13th June 2005 - 19th June 2005
Pluto is not the most fun planet in the solar system but we can achieve great things under his tutelage. Much may be asked of you at the moment: you could be having to exert great patience with situations and you may be dealing with people who are proving resistant to your ideas. However, rather than remaining rigidly attached to a specific course of action or focused on a single outcome you should be seeking alternatives. What comes into being now has the capacity to change your life for the better: in the process of birth the contractions that are so painful push the baby forward into life, and so it is with current events, and hard as they may be they are leading to a positive outcome.
The big push.
20th June 2005 - 26th June 2005
With the sun's entry into the subterranean twelfth house, you are beginning a short period when life becomes ever so slightly blurry around the edges. In place of your usual single-mindedness and your extraversion comes a degree of uncertainty and apprehension. You are also beginning a time of preparation, both in the sense of getting ready for big events already penned in your diary and also getting in shape, physically and mentally. With this in mind, don't put yourself under pressure this week, and if something isn't falling into place or someone seems to have cooled towards you, leave things alone for the time being.
Take a rain check.
27th June 2005 - 3rd July 2005
Set out the welcome wagon and lay down the red carpet: on the 28th Venus and Mercury enter your sign, brightening your prospects and blowing away any trace of gloom. This is one of the jolliest weeks of recent times, so if you have nothing of importance on your agenda, start making plans, and should a big event lie around the corner, expect to be dazzled. While Mercury's presence will clear your mind, encourage travel and help you put your ideas across to those who count, Venus will enhance your image, give you the edge in competitive situations and generally attract more of the good things of life towards you. Your lucky stars are here!
Lucky you.
4th July 2005 - 10th July 2005
If situations are looking somewhat obscure and you are feeling less than your perky best, this is not a permanent state of affairs but merely a reflection of the sun's temporary occupation of the unfathomable twelfth house. Life may get even stranger this week, however, remain upbeat because something could be brewing behind the scenes that will delight you when it is revealed later this year. Also, a delicious link between Mars in the far horizons sector of your solar chart and Neptune could bring someone from afar into your life or reconnect you with a long lost friend. And if you're just beginning a new relationship, expect it to rise to unexpected heights of romance.
Strange but true
11th July 2005 - 17th July 2005
Lay out the red carpet. CEO Saturn is arriving in your sign for a two-year sojourn, and he's not planning to overlook any minor crimes and misdemeanours. Now, this planet does not have the reputation of being the life and soul of the astrological party but he does reward hard work and, if you're made of the right stuff, he'll raise your status and add to your material lot. The week ahead is not just about Saturn, however, relationships are basking under Neptune, which means some Leos will be in romantic heaven while others will be in a complete fog about a certain someone. Should a relationship indeed be the source of confusion, avoid voting with your feet just yet.
Wait and see.
18th July 2005 - 24th July 2005
Within five days of Saturn entering your sign it joins up with the sun helping you to see what is workable and what patently is not. Should you have been in doubt about a situation, this astro-combo will clear away the fog and confusion, and if you need to make a stand on a matter you will have the strength, the stamina and the courage to do so. Don't expect to be leaping up and down with glee, however, actions taken under Saturn require solemnity and sobriety - the time for celebrations will come a little later. By contrast, should you experience a disappointment now, after a dignified pause, pick yourself up, dust yourself off and get back in that saddle!
Resolve, resolve.
25th July 2005 - 31st July 2005
For the last couple of weeks Saturn has been your constant companion, with the result that you've either been able to consolidate certain aspects of your life or place a situation in a more realistic light. However, you may not have felt exactly euphoric, especially if you are one of the July Leos. This latter part of the month is one of the periods this year when Saturn is most active so try not to over-amp should something not be heading in a direction you would have chosen. This weekend brings Mars into the equation thus highlighting the area of career and life-direction. Making a life-long commitment would be appropriate now as would accepting that sometimes a situation has reached the end of its natural life.
Growing up.
1st August 2005 - 7th August 2005
Birthdays always seem like a new beginning, and they are, however, a birthday on a new moon is symbolic of a new beginning with knobs on. And even if you do not celebrate your birthday on the 5th the new moon on this day signals a fresh input in your life, first and foremost in regard to your personal life. In many ways, this is a progressive and happy phase for Leo, and you can afford to be optimistic about new ventures and associations, and confident about situations that appear to be turning a corner. However, with Neptune in residence over the next two weeks, you will need to counter a trend for rumours, secrets and lies.
New influences.
8th August 2005 - 14th August 2005
If the answers to your questions are raising even more doubts, you can thank Neptune for the experience. You need to be very fluid in your planning and your expectations at the moment, and patient with yourself. Sometimes there are no easy answers and sometimes you haven't a clue as to what you should do so even the great leader, Leo, needs to admit to being lost and requiring some quiet time. However, if you are in no doubt as to your feelings and clear as crystal about life and love, maybe, just maybe, you are at one of those points where you can take an endeavour or a relationship into new and rewarding territory. Just do all the checks, though.
Making sure.
15th August 2005 - 21st August 2005
At last traveller, Mercury, turns direct and in the process sets you back on course. Communication blips of the past few weeks will shortly be resolved, and instead of that frustrating pattern of go-slows and no-goes you will be able to make contact with people who have been unavailable and arrive at your destinations on time. Nonetheless, what may now emerge in the light of knowledge and understanding is that someone has made an error, or changed his/her mind. On the 19th, a full moon on the relationship axis of your solar chart signals a moment of truth for a romantic or business association. Have no doubts about your feelings.
Trust your judgment.
22nd August 2005 - 28th August 2005
The area of ambitions and life-direction is playing host to Mars until February next year, so lack of energy and commitment will not be your problem, however, a short fuse and periodic bouts of frustration could be. This week may produce the first sign that you are not on the right track, perhaps in regard to a career choice or a relationship; conversely this complex alignment could reveal an opponent or competitor. Nevertheless, this is not the time to mount a counter attack but to withdraw and allow the full picture to be revealed. Feelings of intense love or anxiety are easily aroused at the moment affecting your usual good judgment.
Wait and see.
29th August 2005 - 4th September 2005
September gets off to a crackling start, so if you've been debating when to implement a new regime or tackle a job that you've been avoiding, planet Uranus is standing by. On the other hand, if you were hoping that a situation would remain under wraps or that an individual or organization was prepared to wait ad infinitum for your decision, expect to have your illusions shattered. Finances are the source of much of this week's dynamic yet somewhat volatile influences, therefore impulse purchases should be avoided, as should short term fixes. On the plus side, delicious aspects to gentle Venus could put you nicely in the mood to be romanced.
Strange but true.
5th September 2005 - 11th September 2005
Whatever doubts and detours may have dogged your progress in August you are now in a dynamic and fast-moving phase. Decisions that once seemed impossible to reach are being made in a heartbeat and facts and figures that have eluded you are emerging in a torrent. While this may be a gratifying and certainly edifying experience, no one could blame you for feeling somewhat overwhelmed by events. All the more reason therefore to continue to bide your time when and where you can. Mistakes will be easily made now and knee-jerk responses create more problems than they solve. Especially where finances are concerned, avoid panic moves or extravagant gestures.
More haste, less speed.
12th September 2005 - 18th September 2005
When you wake up on Monday morning, take a deep breath: this is going to be a week when you're in demand and, in turn, life demands a lot from you. On the plus side Pluto will revamp a part of your existence that is no longer serving your best interests, yet on the minus side an arrangement that has been in place for some time could now be terminated - and without your say-so. Likewise, over the weekend, romantic Venus hooks up with lordly Saturn providing you with an opportunity to cement a long-standing partnership or to recognize where and who is not supporting your cause. In a nutshell this is a life-defining few days.
A week to remember.
19th September 2005 - 25th September 2005
You are about to discover the importance of good communication. The sun and Mercury arrive in the zone of travel and dialogues and will encourage you to both walk the walk and talk the talk for the next four weeks. If by any chance you have had a falling out with someone or you are nursing a grievance/worry of any description, forget about your pride, and open up a dialogue. You need answers and the sooner you go about getting them, the better. To add to the aura of consensus and communion, Venus and Neptune are divinely in tune, making the weekend an especially favourable time for furthering the course of true love and mending a fence or two.
One step at a time.
26th September 2005 - 2nd October 2005
A little bit of sympathy and understanding goes a long way, as you may well discover during the course of this week. It looks to be you who is making sweet sounds so if you have been regretting a course of action taken recently or wishing for a reconciliation of some sort, this is the week to dust off that olive branch. And if someone makes you an apology, don't be too proud to accept. On the 1st, energetic Mars begins a two-month retreat in the zone of career and ambitions, so while you may still be in a phase when making money and achieving success is paramount, it may take a little longer to reach your objectives.
Pause for thought.
3rd October 2005 - 9th October 2005
If you're ready for a change, these innovative stars are just what you need. Monday's solar eclipse augers a fresh outlook, whether this is achieved through travel and a new working or domestic environment, or whether an event alters your thinking and your plans. Sometimes, eclipses upset your equilibrium by bringing about unsolicited changes but with so many upbeat influences elsewhere in the astrology, you could be very happy indeed with developments over the next few weeks. One word of warning, however: avoid giving an ultimatum or making a promise you may not be able to keep - under these stars, there will be consequences...
Impressive viewing.
10th October 2005 - 16th October 2005
Mercury-Saturn aspects do not have the best of reputations: at best this couple is constructive, enabling you to put together complex agreements and mount detailed plans, but at worst they pour cold water on your hopes. At the opposite end of the zodiac, Venus and Uranus are doing their level best to awaken you to faults at the base of arrangements, especially those of a financial nature, so you face certain challenges in the week ahead. Expect other people to be less than pliable and in the mood to make cuts - that way, should you emerge from meetings with a result and a smile, you will have triumphed over the elements!
Have patience and a strategy.
17th October 2005 - 23rd October 2005
There are no halfway measures under these stars - events are either over-the-top wonderful or down-in-the-depths dreadful. The area of communications is centre of cosmic attention, so journeys and the exchange of information are likely to be the reason for any extreme highs or lows. In many ways this is a golden period for the start of new enterprises yet with Mercury and Neptune at odds there is a trend for disinformation and muddles. Thus, you need to ensure that all the paperwork is completed and that there are no loose ends to trip you up in the future. Also, should you be aware of a past error, now is the moment to mount a forgive and forget mission.
Take the higher path.
24th October 2005 - 30th October 2005
With Saturn's arrival in your sign last July the work of making your mark has only just begun but now you have some serious help in the form of Jupiter who arrives at the base of your chart on Wednesday. Jupiter's fortunate influence is aimed first and foremost at the roots of life, which includes the home itself and the family, yet during the next twelve months you may also begin new projects that will add to your financial and material lot. And with some extra input from Uranus this week an unexpected opportunity may arise to invest in a property or a make purchase that will bring long term benefits. Life may not be perfect but it is enriching.
Good foundations.
31st October 2005 - 6th November 2005
Not perhaps the most light hearted week of the year but you should be able to tackle a large task and take practical steps to resolve a knotty problem. Property and family affairs are in the spotlight at present, and this is an ideal time to add value to the home by structural alterations and put to rights any domestic flaws. Some Leos, however, may find that a relative gives cause for concern or that a frost descends on a previously warm relationship. Saturn is continuing to present you with situations that test your strength and integrity, thus rather than worrying about other people's opinions and your place in the scheme of things you have an opportunity to occupy the moral and spiritual high ground.
Gaining grace.
7th November 2005 - 13th November 2005
There is more than a little touch of Neptune to life this week, so polish up your radar and watch out for little white lies. This planet is gracing the relationship zone encouraging meetings of soul and mind with special people but also bringing towards you individuals whose version of the truth may bear no relation to reality. If you recognize you are at a crossroads, either with your career, a family/domestic matter or a relationship, avoid being carried away by your emotions and stick to the known facts. You may have to delay a decision for a while but unless you are one hundred percent certain that what you are doing is right, opt for a pit-stop until you do.
Stand firm.
14th November 2005 - 20th November 2005
Leo's fire is not burning quite so bright this week, which may be no bad thing. In your enthusiasm for a project or a person you may have become blinded to a potential defect, or you could have neglected someone or something else... Now, it seems you must rethink a situation, and if necessary put it to one side, albeit temporarily. Mars-Saturn connections are all about holding your fire and facing the consequences of an unadvised action. And since Saturn is in your sign, you are the one carrying the can, so to speak. On the plus side, should you be taking on a position of responsibility or preparing to meet a long and arduous task, you have all the planetary support you need.
Facing the music.
21st November 2005 - 27th November 2005
Do you ever admit to having control issues? Even the most laid-back and giving Leo likes to be in the driver's seat so with a series of aspects to unruly Uranus, you need to set your mind in anything-goes mode. While this is an excellent week to give your jaded palette a spicy treat - and we're not just talking haute cuisine here - it is not the time to expect everything to go according to plan. A romance could be at the centre of any controversy, whether your heart is suddenly awakened by a new and possibly dangerous liaison or whether a relationship that had been progressing in a relatively orthodox fashion takes a sudden and unexpected turn.
An unexpected twist in the tale.
28th November 2005 - 4th December 2005
You have every right to feel a sense of achievement - the past few weeks have been trying to say the least but now it seems a breakthrough is imminent. A detail that was overlooked or a change of heart could lead to the successful culmination of a plan or contract. And even though you may have lost confidence over an endeavour your efforts will not have gone unnoticed, and in time to come you could achieve the result you desire. Thursday's new moon in the creative and pleasure-oriented area of your chart sets the stage for a quality social event or a meeting with someone who makes your toes tingle.
Chin up!
5th December 2005 - 11th December 2005
Mars has been stationed at the top of your chart for many weeks now, which is normally an indication of an extremely go-ahead period for career and mainstream ambitions yet because of its retrograde motion you may have experienced quite the reverse - a set-back or a series of frustrating delays. Fortunately, on the 10th Mars turns direct and in the next few weeks you should see a project back on the road to recovery and you should experience a general sense that you are at last getting somewhere. There is a joyous feel to this astro-scape, which may merely amount to a surge of optimism for no good reason or a long-awaited celebration could be about to take place. Enjoy!
Good spirits.
12th December 2005 - 18th December 2005
On the 15th beautiful Venus makes a brief entry into the area of relationships, giving you a small window of opportunity in which to turn your romantic hopes into a reality or to bring someone firmly into your court. Yet you may also find that you don't have to do much of the work - someone is already prepared to make his or her move. Nonetheless, this is not a week for the feint-hearted - Friday's sun-Pluto conjunction packs a powerful punch, so small issues become huge ones, and in the span of a heart-beat. Do your best to remain centred and philosophical, whether you have reason to celebrate your good fortune or a cause to drown your sorrows!
Gently does it.
19th December 2005 - 25th December 2005
You seem to have some serious issues on your mind, which could get in the way of all the seasonal joy. However, the reality could be somewhat different from your interpretation of events. Saturn's presence in your sign has made you more aware of life's limitations, and you are seeing your glass half empty as opposed to your more normal view of half-full. By the 23rd the moon's arrival in the balanced, sociable and loving sign of Libra could lift your spirits considerably. What may also help is your being in touch with someone with whom you have had harsh words or someone who has been out of your life for far too long.
Reunions and rejoicings.
26th December 2005 - 1st January 2006
Mars and Saturn do not make the most cheerful of Christmas companions, so if your spirits reach something of a nadir mid-week try not to throw out the all the good will with the turkey and the Christmas tree. Coming as it does just before the start of a new year, this alignment could prove useful in encouraging you to end bad habits and to channel your energies and talents in directions more suited to them. The weekend's powerful planetary cocktail will prompt other people to reveal what is truly in their hearts, and should you feel motivated to tell it how it is, please remember that once you open Pandora's box, you may unleash more than you can safely handle.
A riot of good cheer!
2nd January 2006 - 8th January 2006
The opening to the New Year puts a new perspective on a relationship. While some Leos are setting a date for a wedding others are sensing that love has waned and wondering whether to work at restoring the once happy union or throwing in the towel. January is a period of rationalization and assessment across the board so although it is in your nature to reach a decision and put it in motion immediately, you might do better to allow for some thinking time before casting a final verdict. The area of work is also the setting for some activity as the year begins, and here you should not allow the grass to grow under your feet but to open up a line of enquiry as soon as possible.
Plenty to think about.
9th January 2006 - 15th January 2006
Have you been making use of your winged heels? Since the beginning of January there have been few planetary obstacles in your path so if you haven't yet made that crucial phone call or put your ideas across to a colleague or an organization, now is the time to do so. The work zone of your horoscope is the focus for much that is great and good at present, so although your heart may not leap at the idea of putting your energies into your job and attending to the details of a work endeavour if you want to achieve promotion or get your talents noticed this is where your focus should be. The weekend holds the promise of an extravaganza!
Shoulder to the wheel.
16th January 2006 - 22nd January 2006
Dust off your baloney meter - you're going to need to establish the difference between truth and fiction more than once this week. While falling in love and feeling connected to another person at heart level is a wonderful thing, you still need to be sure that what you're seeing in someone is really there. In this Neptunian climate it will be easy for people to blind you to reality and send you up blind alleys! By the same token if you receive a piece of information that is sensational in any way, do your homework before accepting it as gospel. You must have solid evidence before you open the champagne or drape the crepe!
Being real.
23rd January 2006 - 29th January 2006
If you wake up on Monday morning with a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach - blame it on Saturn. This planet of delights has turned up to remind you of your shortcomings and to ensure that you pay your dues! Other people will be in no mood to gloss over errors or missed deadlines so if you know there is a problem go on the offensive immediately. What you will also need is a firm plan of intent - vague outlines and insubstantial answers will get you nowhere in Saturn country. There is, of course, an upside to this astro-scape - a deal can now be cemented and a promise will stand the test of time.
Keep to the rules of the road.
30th January 2006 - 5th February 2006
I'm not sure whether you should be thankful for a spell of Neptune - and I choose my words carefully - or concerned. This mystical planet has a role to play in helping you understand the purpose behind any Saturnian set-backs and in opening your heart but it can also create a degree of confusion. If you are currently in a daze about a situation, uncertain what signals are being sent, then the advice is to step back for a couple of weeks until you can see clearly. On the other hand if you have been trying to manoeuvre someone or something into a position that you find acceptable perhaps the time has come to relinquish control and see what happens.
Gain clarity.
6th February 2006 - 12th February 2006
One week Neptune creates muddles and the next Saturn puts them to rights. Likewise, one situation could be giving cause for high hopes and another depositing you in the dumps. Thus, trying to find balance and perspective should be your primary aim now. One of the problems you're facing is that you are somewhat reliant on other people's actions and since those concerned may not be giving you a clue as to what is going on you are forced to play a waiting game. Sometimes there is a very good reason why things will not come to pass in the way you would choose and putting a good face on a situation is all you can do.
These things are sent to try us...
13th February 2006 - 19th February 2006
There are two ways to view Monday's full moon in your sign - as a symbol of union between two people or separation. Either way, it seems many Leos, especially those born in mid-August, have come full circle as far as a working or romantic association is concerned. The important point about the developments of the week ahead is that you will reach an understanding, and whether that means you'll be walking off into the sunset hand in hand or divvying up the spoils of a relationship past, a long period of to-ing and fro-ing will be over. You only get one full moon a year in your sign - make sure you use it to end unsatisfactory situations and to embrace the new with open arms.
Full circle.
20th February 2006 - 26th February 2006
Forget the Monday morning blues this is one week that starts with a joyous message from Jupiter. A loan could be agreed, a sale or purchase confirmed and in general financial transactions are under favourable influences. It may also be that you've been seeing the proverbial glass half empty and suddenly you realize just how enriched you are. Perhaps too, if you've been seeking a way to bring colour and warmth into your life, making contact with someone from your past or someone with whom you've been on poor terms is the way to go. I'm not going to say you've never had it so good but I am urging you to hitch your wagon to these stars and watch how far they take you.
Adding to your bank of happiness.
27th February 2006 - 5th March 2006
Just when you thought it was all going so well... To add to the joys of Pluto and Uranus, Mercury turns retrograde on the 2nd, setting one enterprise on a whole new course and generally frustrating your movements. Nonetheless, this astro-scape serves a useful purpose in preventing you from taking on more than you can handle and giving you an opportunity for some second thoughts. Money matters could be the source of a current dilemma, although a close association may also be causing confusion, even a degree of heartache. Fortunately, on Sunday, the lovely Venus heads into the zone of relationships all set to give your love-life a shot in the arm and certainly a dose of healing balm.
Time for a rain-check.
6th March 2006 - 12th March 2006
Venus has only just begun to shed her light on your love life but she acquires a full head of steam this week. Saturday's opposition between Venus and Saturn strengthens bonds and encourages light-hearted romances to become more serious. Yet this planetary double act can also toll the bell for a long-standing relationship, whether of the business or romantic variety. Especially if you have a late July or early August birthday, a relationship, or a shared endeavour, is at a turning point, and a mature approach is called for. Nothing is perfect and sometimes accepting a situation warts and all is what you have to do, yet you must also ask yourself is it really worth throwing good money after bad?
A tough call.
13th March 2006 - 19th March 2006
Sweet and sour would be one way of describing this week's astrology, volatile would be another. Wednesday's eclipsed full moon brings to a head any festering issues, especially regarding finances or a relationship, and although this would be an excellent period in which to take on a major commitment, should there be anything in your life that is too hot to handle you'll need to be wearing your asbestos gloves! Disclosures and discoveries can be made at this time, and even though you may not like what you find, at least you'll know where you stand. Likewise, if people are looking for a direction from you, this is the moment to tell them chapter and verse.
No holds barred.
20th March 2006 - 26th March 2006
Compared to last week, this is a dream of an astro-scape - and I choose my words carefully. Venus, currently gracing the zone of love and relating, hooks up to mystical Neptune, setting the stage for a deeply romantic moment. However, unless you are attending a wedding or having a romantic occasion with a partner, you may have to be a little careful about who or what you believe. Neptune has a way of blinding you to reality, so should you be enthralled by someone or given some information that totally changes your view of a situation, do some fact-finding before you nail your colours to the mast.
Don't let smoke get in your eyes.
27th March 2006 - 2nd April 2006
The sun's passage through the sector of long-distance matters may already be sending you on your way to far off destinations or urging you to consider ways in which you can expand your life, but now a total solar eclipse gives you no option but to cross a new frontier. Perhaps not this week but before late June you should receive an opportunity to travel some distance or to begin a project with international overtones. At the very least you should be taking a look at those aspects of your life that are draped in cobwebs and putting together ideas that will provide a new outlook and certainly a better channel for your interests and affections.
Taking a long view.
3rd April 2006 - 9th April 2006
Signs of change are once again written in the stars. After a four-month return journey through your sign, Saturn rights itself thereby ending a period of dead-stops and go-slows. Especially if you have a July birthday you are finishing your time in Purdah and within a month you will realize that you have come through your difficulties, a little bruised and battered but nonetheless triumphant. To add to the week's auspicious aura Mars and Pluto give you a creative burst, helping you throw out the old and bring in the new in spectacular fashion. My only word of warning is to be careful how you despatch certain people - your actions could come back to bite you!
The end of a journey.
10th April 2006 - 16th April 2006
There's not much we can do about Pluto - you have to live with him and learn from him - and since the beginning of March you may well have had your fill of life lessons. Nonetheless, there's just enough room for one more. Mercury butts heads with Pluto for the second time in four weeks so a situation that caused consternation in early March could be resolved now - or certainly explained - and you can go back over old ground in order to set something straight. The climate is emotional and intense, so do your best to keep your cool if your opinions and desires are opposed, and when you're travelling, remember the journey often has more to offer than what happens at the destination.
Treading carefully.
17th April 2006 - 23rd April 2006
Up until the 19th there is a risk of your rushing your fences and being upended in the process. Therefore caution before action is recommended. Finances look to be at the centre of controversy, although there is a chance this will translate as a lucky windfall. More probably, however, someone's patience could be wearing thin with the result that discussions over money could end in tears. Give others plenty of time and space this week because once the pressure has been released the potential for new and productive agreements is high. Indeed, it could be a case of happy endings all round.
Peace after the storm.
24th April 2006 - 30th April 2006
This is the second time this year that Saturn in your sign has been angled by the sun, so it may be that events this week have a connection with those of late-January or early February. Under Saturn maturity is gained, which can be inspired, for instance, by becoming a parent, getting married or taking on a more responsible job. On the other hand, this planet is a stealth merchant, and what you may discover instead is that someone has not fulfilled a promise and that a situation has not got what it takes to go any further. Avoid making too much of a small set-back - it's a learning curve not a cause for a tantrum.
Knowledge is power.
1st May 2006 - 7th May 2006
A much lighter and brighter cosmos means that life in tandem is full of good cheer. More specifically, finances look to be the source of some very good news. While you are rarely the type to risk life, limb and your bank account this would be an excellent time to go into partnership or to make a move intended to increase your wealth in the long term. And you may also benefit from unexpected windfalls and the generosity of others. Finances may not be the only focus for these expansive stars, however, and you should have high hopes for new ventures and associations that spring into being now. Indeed, there is more than one compensation for recent upsets.
Jumping for joy.
8th May 2006 - 14th May 2006
Situations are deceptive so do not assume that what you are told is the whole unvarnished truth. Saturn's transit of your sign is encouraging you to separate the wheat from the chaff, the good guys from the bad guys, yet with Neptune in your relationship zone, other people can still cast a spell over you, and certainly obscure their true motives. With this in mind, avoid making an all or nothing decision at this time: your judgement is compromised, whether you feel that a relationship or an endeavour is no longer worth pursuing or whether you a ready to commit even more money, time and heart to a project or association.
Time will tell.
15th May 2006 - 21st May 2006
This continues to be a period in which people may not be as honest with you as they might be, or you yourself could be in denial about a situation. Thus, caution is advised in your dealings of both a personal and financial nature. Should you have a meeting with someone in a position of power or an authority figure sends you some information, do your best to separate emotions from the message and talk matters over with a reliable but unbiased source. This is not to say that the week ahead is one long slippery slope because there is an equal chance that someone will touch your emotions in the sweetest of ways, leading to a marriage of hearts and minds.
Separating the wheat from the chaff.
22nd May 2006 - 28th May 2006
A sudden development may not initially strike you as the best thing since sliced bread but once you've adapted to the new status-quo you may find it suits you very well. As a fixed sign, you can become stuck in ruts that prevent you from fulfilling your talents and deny you an outlet for your passionate nature so you need an astro-scape like this to awaken you to fresh possibilities. The only area in which caution is necessary, however, is finance: impulse moves are not recommended now, and even though you may have cause to question the benefits of continuing a commitment you would be better keeping your options open for the moment.
Being adaptable.
29th May 2006 - 4th June 2006
There is something very positive about Venus-Saturn connections - they sift the wheat from the chaff and provide you with a very real understanding of what will work and what won't. And with Venus beginning to grace the area of ambitions, career and life-direction this process of discrimination and enlightenment is most likely to take place in regard to a major goal or your job. Indeed, there is a general aura of revelation suffusing your life at present. This would be a good week in which to end an association or an endeavour that is causing you more pain than pleasure yet it is also an excellent period during which to make a solid and binding commitment.
Getting real.
5th June 2006 - 11th June 2006
Do you remember the sentiment that money and friendship do not mix? Well, if you have forgotten the truism, these aspects will soon remind you. And if it's not money that turns into a bone of contention between you and another person it may be a relationship. Something looks to be getting in the way of a working or personal friendship and unless one of you is prepared to compromise a serious rift could develop. Fortunately, there are other influences of a more ebullient and warm-hearted nature, so even if one aspect of your life sustains some damage there will be compensations. Indeed, should you be seeking promotion or a boost to your ambitions, Jupiter may well oblige.
More than a consolation prize.
12th June 2006 - 18th June 2006
Joy in abundance may not be the goal of these robust stars, but if you've reached a point in the year - in your life, even - when you have to call a spade a shovel and dig your way to a new garden of plenty, then these influences will surely help. As with all things astrological, there is a positive expression of these aspects and a more challenging one, and on this occasion we are looking at the frustration of your efforts or the fulfilment of a goal that has involved much work and heartache. And somewhere in between there is a general trend for inconvenient blips and blots on the landscape. Keep your chin up and remember that winning or losing the battle does not decide the whole war!
Hard times.
19th June 2006 - 25th June 2006
With the current Saturnian trend you get to know whether a past decision has proved correct or if a cause is worthy. However, while you may have had reason to consider throwing the towel in recently, developments this week could alter the complexion of a situation. Jupiter now comes on board to reveal the blessings of a delay, cancellation or disappointment, and although you tend to be a sign that will do almost anything rather than change your mind, there are serious benefits in adopting a new course. This is a fine time to lay the foundations of new projects and to set the seal on business agreements. Romance, you can leave until later.
Making expedient moves.
26th June 2006 - 2nd July 2006
On Wednesday, silver-tongued Mercury arrives in your sign aiding and abetting your attempts to get people to listen to you and do your bidding. You're also at the beginning of a month-long period when travel not only broadens your outlook in the sense of people and places, but expands your personal and professional horizons. Indeed, there is something of a renaissance about this week's stars. Nonetheless, with Saturn only half-way through its transit of Leo you are still in a phase when it takes a lot of hard work and a degree of humility to achieve your goals, and some painful lessons have to be learned. Thus, temper your enthusiasm with modesty.
Saying the right thing.
3rd July 2006 - 9th July 2006
You may have been using the energy and drive which Mars in your sign provides to mount an attack of some description - one of the better attributes of this planet is that it gives you the courage and determination to get behind your ambitions and desires - however, Mars now opposes devious Neptune, so the lines of battle are not so clearly drawn. Put another way, no matter how enthusiastic or infuriated you may be, regardless who has provoked or appealed to you, the better course of action is to hold back. You are not seeing the picture clearly, whether you are looking at a situation through the lens of your hopes or whether someone is deliberately misleading you.
All is not clear.
10th July 2006 - 16th July 2006
There's a lot to be said for acting the part - eventually what began as a conscious effort becomes second nature. With this in mind, whatever the dilemmas you face at the moment, no matter how conflicted you may feel, if you display serenity you'll not only impress others but relieve yourself of a whole lot of unnecessary angst. The full moon of the 11th flanks the axis of health and duty so while you may feel somewhat stressed out you are no doubt exaggerating any difficulties: also, if you bear your responsibilities with the nobility that is oh so Leo, you may begin to enjoy them. By complete contrast, a light-hearted romance could suddenly become very hot indeed.
Standing up and being counted.
17th July 2006 - 23rd July 2006
On the 23rd, the sun finally makes its way out of the closeted twelfth house and into your sign, so there can be no more excuses for any feelings of doubt or lack of enthusiasm - the force is with you! Nonetheless, until maestro of communications, Mercury, turns direct ( 29th) there is still a case to be made for being patient with information gathering and taking your time before making long-term, finite decisions. You may also find that with aggressive Mars turning his attention to finances that much of your energy is to be focused on making money and your insisting that other people recognize your value - in all senses of the phrase.
Affirming your value.
24th July 2006 - 30th July 2006
Tuesday's new moon is the only new moon in Leo this year, and sets in motion a year's cycle for personal ambitions. Those things that you begin now have a serious chance of success, and if previously you have tried to change a habit of a lifetime and failed, doing so again under these bright influences could make all the difference. Venus is also in your corner, on the one hand, righting a monetary wrong and giving you the wherewithal to add to your net worth, and, on the other, rescue and repair comes from an unexpected quarter and under unusual circumstances.
A fresh start.
31st July 2006 - 6th August 2006
Sun-Jupiter aspects bring out the best in people and events, so you can look forward to a week of happy outcomes and pleasing experiences. And, if it is your birthday this week, the year ahead will produce one (if not more) serious success. Clearly, Saturn has not left the cosmos along with his lessons in life's limitations but this is one of those weeks when you can afford to push the boat out, and you should not hesitate to make one of those leaps of faith. Domestic matters are top of the list for good news, and a move to expand your territory, both in family and property terms, is to be highly recommended.
Onward and upward.
7th August 2006 - 13th August 2006
This could be one of the most important weeks of your year. Wednesday's full moon flanks the relationship axis, and with solid Saturn and mysterious Neptune in the mix it seems that a romantic or working partnership is poised to make a decisive turn. Certainly, you should neither ignore a distress signal nor a sign of love, and to help eliminate any confusion you should be as clear as crystal about your feelings and intentions. The climate is anything but predictable at present, and there is as much of a chance of a dream coming true as there is of a nightmare scenario developing, but before you reach for the champagne or the emergency button, please check your facts.
Look before you leap.
14th August 2006 - 20th August 2006
As you may be discovering, August is a month of marvellous ups and dreary downs: last week's aspects no doubt took you on a nose-dive but it's onwards and upwards according to these influences. What emerges in the way of offers and opportunities could take you a long way along the path of your hopes and dreams, and putting a positive spin on a recent disappointment could create an opening elsewhere. Sometimes Leos hang on to hurts and setbacks far longer than necessary, and in the process you blind yourself to alternatives, but a determined effort to put the past behind you and to look charitably on someone who has offended you will pay huge dividends.
An alternative view.
21st August 2006 - 27th August 2006
Sweet Venus has been transiting your sign since the 12th so, already you may have had evidence that someone loves you, or that you have many blessings in life. And you must hang on to these thoughts as you embark on the week ahead, which may well contain a moment of truth. Saturn and Neptune play equal parts in the proceedings, so the climate will lurch from divine to dismal, sometimes in the space of a day. Whatever the highs and lows to come, you need to take frequent reality checks: whether someone displays a lack of love or swears undying devotion, it's not the words that count but the actions.
By their deeds shall you know them.
28th August 2006 - 3rd September 2006
Under aspects like these there are no coincidences. What happens during the course of the next seven days is meaningful and more than one event has its roots in a distant past. While Jupiter and Uranus preside over unexpected and welcome developments, Saturn and Neptune reveal the cost of earlier mistakes and impress upon you the fact that all actions have consequences, even if it takes many years for them to come about. What is being asked of you at the moment is the wisdom to know what is right and the courage to act on that knowledge. What is not appropriate is crying over spilt milk and pointing a finger at those who may or may not have contributed to the current state of play.
Wisdom before action.
4th September 2006 - 10th September 2006
On Wednesday, lovely Venus may be leaving your sign but she is moving on to an area in which she can be of great use - finances. Between now and mid-October represents a premium period for making money and getting your accounts back in balance. And given this week's medley of influences in the same area, knowing that things can and will right themselves could be comforting to say the least. Thursday's eclipsed full moon brings simmering issues to boiling point and especially where a relationship or a financial matter is concerned, you would do better to acquire some distance and perspective before embarking on a course of action.
An enlightening week.
11th September 2006 - 17th September 2006
Money and self-worth are in the spotlight, and it seems a reckoning is due. It may be time to discuss salary structures with an employer or to put your finances on a more stable footing, and as with all things of a sensitive nature, it will be better if you go on the offensive and take control. Nonetheless, there is an aura of revelation about these stars so some item of news looks set to open your eyes wide this week, and, whether you're delighted by what you discover or somewhat phased by it, this is a valuable opportunity to strip away the dead wood and start with a clean slate. Do not underrate your value or your future potential.
A question of values.
18th September 2006 - 24th September 2006
Your bank account could be looking a lot healthier by the end of the year, if not the end of this month. Venus in the area of finances is boosted by generous Jupiter, and, with the added benefit of a solar eclipse, an unexpected windfall could be on its way. Nevertheless, rather than stand back and wait for lady luck to do all the work, why not take advantage of the astrological bounty and approach an organization that or individual who has a say in your financial affairs. Relationships could also benefit from this expansive astro-scape, making this a perfect week to tie the marital knot or mend a broken heart.
Abundance can be yours.
25th September 2006 - 1st October 2006
There is an urgency and intensity to these influences, which may translate simply as a determination to complete a job half done or to take serious steps to deal with a situation that has been far from satisfactory for some while. It is a typical push comes to shove scenario. Finances may well be part of the equation and there is a real chance of your solving a long-standing problem now and ridding yourself of a burden. Nonetheless, with your passionate nature you may need to keep your feelings in check, and to remind yourself that actions performed in haste almost always lead to regrets. And we're not just talking money missteps here.
Cool as a cucumber, please.
2nd October 2006 - 8th October 2006
Are you suddenly on the move and putting ideas in motion? It's no surprise if you are, since the zone of communications is as active as it gets. However, while there will be moments in the weeks ahead when you can put across your thoughts forcefully, when you can direct traffic as opposed to being driven by it, this is not one of them. This is a time to be receptive, to be sympathetic to others and to give way if necessary. Indeed, should you have been experiencing some communication blocks, offering to yield some ground, or at least displaying some flexibility, could work wonders. As they say: you catch more flies with honey...
Diplomatic moves.
9th October 2006 - 15th October 2006
Leos rarely do anything by halves: you put your heart and soul into your endeavours and you never give up or give in. However, while these traits are admirable, and they certainly get you places, they can drain your resources and upset your equilibrium. If, recently, therefore, you have been pushing hard to achieve an objective or focusing on one situation to the exclusion of everything else, these stars will help you right the balance. Other people will be sympathetic to you now, and partners, even competitors, can be won over by simple but heartfelt gestures. There's a time to push and a time to pull back: lay down your arms and bare your soul.
Softly, softly.
16th October 2006 - 22nd October 2006
This is the perfect astro-scape in which to make a journey and/or add to your bank of knowledge and experience. If you are, indeed, about to do some serious travelling, the planets will guarantee a trip to remember and the acquisition of valuable information - it may even inspire a return visit of a longer duration. On the other hand, should your diary look the same as ever a piece of news or a meeting will have a similar effect of making you see your life in bigger terms, and encouraging you to make changes that will give you more freedom and stimulation. The weekend puts home and family in the spotlight - and for happy reasons.
A journey to enlightenment.
23rd October 2006 - 29th October 2006
A rather serious start to the week but nonetheless a purposeful one. Discussions bring results and doubts become certainties. Matters to do with home and family spring into the spotlight - a property sale completed for some, plans revolving around a move settled for others, and, in general, understandings gained. In many ways this is an excellent period for business and finance, although not for romance and light-hearted occasions, so by setting your mind in work mode, you'll make the most of your stars. And, with the planet of travel and negotiation, Mercury, performing an about-turn on Saturday, getting as many plans set in stone now can only be to your advantage.
Head before heart.
30th October 2006 - 5th November 2006
You are being given a chance to rethink a matter that you dealt with recently. Mercury, the communicator, reconnects with Jupiter and Saturn, revealing that there are different ways to handle a situation and that you may have reached a decision too hastily. By contrast someone who made an agreement not so long ago could now be exhibiting cold feet, even desiring to pull out altogether. If a reversal of sorts indeed takes place this week, do not despair: with Mercury set to return once more over this same ground, there could be yet another twist in this topsy-turvy tale. Nevertheless, you should not waste this opportunity to reflect and readjust.
Going back.
6th November 2006 - 12th November 2006
Your credulity could be stretched by the events of this week, however, you should fight every last instinct to doubt your own abilities or your memory. The sun, Mercury and Venus all square up to Neptune in the area of relationships, so mis-information proliferates and some people cannot be expected to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth. At best, the next few days will produce one of those divine moments when you feel at one with another person and very blessed, but to be on the safe side you would be wiser to treat what you are told with a degree of scepticism and to believe that actions speak louder than words.
Reality takes a break.
13th November 2006 - 19th November 2006
Confusion reigns but this does not give you an excuse to completely lose your head. Saturn is making the road of life somewhat bumpy, so you may not be receiving overwhelming signs of approval, and you could be coming up against past errors or people who refuse to cut you any slack whatsoever. Yet Jupiter is also in your corner therefore do not write off a situation until you have explored every avenue of resolution and do your best not to edit someone out of your life until you have checked the facts. Mercury turns direct on Saturday, putting an end to doubts and helping smooth out the wrinkles in life and love.
Do not rush to judgement.
20th November 2006 - 26th November 2006
For well over a year you have been taking Saturnian lessons and seeing very little reward for your efforts. But all this is about to change. On Friday, Jupiter enters your fellow fire sign, Sagittarius, where it will remain until December 2007, and this planet will add to your lot in many ways. Certainly, creative endeavours will blossom, and where once you might have been struggling in a vacuum, you look set to achieve recognition and a sense of fulfilment in life. This week may prove to early to see the fruits of your labours, and instead you might receive a reminder that not everything is built to last, but, trust me, you're on your way.
The tide turns.
27th November 2006 - 3rd December 2006
You can be very wise and discriminating when you need to be and this is one of those weeks when good judgement is at a premium. There could be different interpretations of a situation, whether the information you receive may be read in two ways or because one development suggests one outcome and the next infers another. In this way your hopes may be raised one moment, then dashed the next. People who have proved themselves in the past should be trusted while those who are new to the scene need more time to reveal their true colours, so before you walk away from a long-standing association be sure you know precisely what you are getting into.
Look before you leap.
4th December 2006 - 10th December 2006
Are you feeling in party mood? The creative and pleasure-oriented sector of your horoscope is full of glitz so something looks set to light your fire this week. Not that it's fun on sticks all the way. The week kicks off with Mercury and Saturn in charge, so more may be revealed about an incident that took place some six weeks ago. At the very least the start to the week offers you an opportunity to reconsider a recent action and should you not be exactly delighted with someone's decisions, the reason for them may well lie in events of late October. By contrast the week ends on a joyous note, and new beginnings made at this time are auspicious indeed.
Happy outcomes.
11th December 2006 - 17th December 2006
Your joie-de-vivre is back, whether as a result of your determination to make the best of things or because a celebration is in order. This is a prime period of the year in which to bring new endeavours into being: in some cases this will manifest as a new addition to the family but other Leos will be starting new business projects or meeting people who will add another dimension to life. Romance could also be back in a big way and if someone makes you an offer you find near impossible to resist, unless it's bad for your health, financially irresponsible and legally dangerous give in. The regrets we have in life tend to be what we didn't do, not what we did.
Going for gold.
18th December 2006 - 24th December 2006
These influences bring out the best and worst in people and situations so some Leos are looking at a week in which the best news possible arrives and others are facing an unexpected alteration to their plans. While you cannot prevent other people from doing what they do you can change your tactics and you can make various choices. With this in mind, avoid being tunnel-visioned and assuming that there is only one way for a situation to unfold: you are highly creative and very resourceful so any last moment changes may turn out even better than the original blueprint. The old is giving way to the new and like all births the labour tends to be painful.
Deliverance.
25th December 2006 - 31st December 2006
You seem to have landed yourself with a lot of hard work and responsibility this Christmas, so unless you can delegate the chores, forget about perfection and go for average. (Not a very Leo thing, I know, but your starry qualities lie in being the brightest light in the room, not the domestic drudge.) Pluto continues to shine his light on the festivities, which means that small incidents all to easily become major dramas and certain people may send the atmosphere plummeting to zero by raking up past crimes and misdemeanours. But these things are what make the season such a jolly affair in retrospect! Enjoy, enjoy.
Keeping the peace.
1st January 2007 - 7th January 2007
What more can you ask for as a New Year's gift than the arrival of Venus in the zone of relationships. Maybe you had a hint already of this planet's good intentions - a passionate moment as midnight struck on the 31st or simply a sense that your days in the lonely heart's club were numbered - but even if nothing of a romantic or promising nature appears to be happening, somebody somewhere thinks you're the best. With this in mind don't lose any time in approaching a person or an organization you wish to impress - indeed both Thursday and Friday are days when your charms will not go unnoticed and you could score your first victory of 2007.
Making an impression.
15th January 2007 - 21st January 2007
If you're not currently delighting in the great love affair, maybe these passionate stars will at least turn your thoughts to love. As the week goes by Venus draws ever closer to Neptune setting the stage for a romantic occasion. On the plus side, this planetary couple will put you in touch with the most spiritual dimension of a relationship, and partners will be sympathetic and ready to reveal their sensitive side. But on the minus side, an element of sacrifice may be called for and some Leos may experience a sense of rejection or an act of disloyalty. The period from now until the end of February will test the strength and viability of more than one relationship.
Love in a mist.
8th January 2007 - 14th January 2007
Giving comes naturally to Leo so you may have no argument with this week's demanding stars. There is an all or nothing feel to the astrology, which will encourage you to go to extraordinary lengths to achieve your objectives. For some Leos this implies you will do anything and everything for someone you love; for a few, it is a case of proving to both yourself and others that you have star quality, and in general this is a time when your faith and commitment will be tested. Fortunately, you have Venus in your corner guaranteeing that someone will be impressed with your offerings, even if it's not the person you had in your sights.
Giving your all.
22nd January 2007 - 28th January 2007
You must be getting used to Saturn's wake-up calls by now, even so this week may seem like one long lesson in patience and perseverance. Saturn, of course, can consolidate your plans and give you the backing you need for your most ambitious designs and dearest dreams, yet if you have been blind to someone's true intentions or you have failed to see the potential errors in an endeavour, your eyes will surely be opened this week. Without becoming utterly paranoid, make sure that what you are told is the real truth, and if something hits one of those ruts in the road before you cut your losses establish whether there still might be more mileage in the situation.
Who said life should be easy?
29th January 2007 - 4th February 2007
The year's only full moon in Leo takes place on the 2nd so the familiar themes of closure and completion are going to have an especially profound effect on your life. The latter part of January and all of February could turn out to be the most significant period of 2007, almost certainly because of the endings and beginnings that occur. With this in mind, now would be an appropriate moment to settle your differences with a relative, close associate or an organization. Likewise, if you have been debating the wisdom of signing a long-term agreement, it's time to say yeah or neigh. Whether your actions spring from the heart or sheer common sense you're being guided to do the right thing.
Accepting responsibility.
5th February 2007 - 11th February 2007
There's more than just a hint of Saturnian reality about these stars and, especially if you have a birthday on or near 5th August, you should know precisely where you stand with someone or something by the end of this week. As always on this planet's watch there can be no short cuts and no papering over the cracks; what isn't up to the mark has to be scratched or reduced to its bare bones in order to rebuild it, piece by piece. Saturn, of course, can also reward your hard efforts so for many Leos events may provide a reason for a celebration, and in general what unfolds now has the capacity to set you on a new and firmer course.
A verdict of sorts.
12th February 2007 - 18th February 2007
What true-blue Leo doesn't care about Valentine's Day? Now, I realize that Saturn has cast a bit of a shadow over affairs of the heart in recent times, if not a lot more besides, but those people who are up to the job of loving you will have passed each and every test so far. I'm not sure that Mercury's turning retrograde on the 14th will count as another trial but it may interfere with your time-table. Should you be making your vows or accepting a proposal give yourself plenty of room to manoeuvre: honeymoons could get off to a slow start and fixing a wedding date could prove more complicated than you'd imagined. And if you're still in the lonely hearts' club, believe me, your time will come.
Don't rush your fences.
19th February 2007 - 25th February 2007
On the 21st Venus enters the ninth house of far horizons, thereby beginning a two-month period during which your world view will expand. Now, this may occur because you will be travelling to distant places or making connections with people far away, but the greater meaning of this transit is that you will find ways and means to move on and in the process new possibilities will emerge. As for love and relationships, romance could be sparked in foreign territory and a break away could work wonders on a lacklustre liaison. Just one word of warning, with Venus at cross purposes with Pluto apparently insignificant events could prove to be the proverbial tip of the ice-berg...
Distance lends enchantment.
26th February 2007 - 4th March 2007
The one sure thing about cocktails is that if you have too many of them you'll get a headache! Something to bear in mind considering this week's planetary cocktail. Saturn and Neptune are directly opposed - and on your axis of relationships - while a total lunar eclipse may put some strain on your finances. At best you can sign on the dotted line and sew up a deal that has been a long time in the making but at worst you may sense that a commitment of the business or romantic kind is in its last days. Other people appear to be in the driver's seat at present and it seems to be your job to weigh up a decision very, very carefully.
A hard day's night.
5th March 2007 - 11th March 2007
When was the last time you felt at peace, centred, in balance with life? If that state of grace has been somewhat elusive for a while these harmonious influences could enable you to see just how your life, and more specifically a relationship, could be improved. Already you may be noticing that your efforts are meeting with more success but this is perhaps the first time this year that you can start to believe the future is bright. Love and distance go hand in hand at present, whether this implies a journey to a far-off place will result in a new romance or because a temporary break from a loved one reignites your passion for each other.
Finding balance.
12th March 2007 - 18th March 2007
Jupiter, the planet of increase, divinely connects to Saturn in your sign making a possibility a reality and giving you a confidence boost. Projects that come into being now should fulfil their promise, so if you want to make a success of anything, be it a diet, an entrepreneurial venture or a romance, this is the week to launch that rocket ship of desire! There is a solar eclipse just around the corner but since anything new demands we let go of something, even a belief or a tried and tested method, the prospect of dynamiting old structures and building new ones should be a happy one indeed.
Solid results.
19th March 2007 - 25th March 2007
Preparation is all in this week of mysterious ups and downs. Mars, currently spicing up your relationships - or in some cases sending other people on a mission to make life as difficult as possible for you - opposes Saturn, the Grand Inquisitor, in your sign. This is not exactly a recipe for good times and easy money but if you've done your homework and put in the work, you may get a seriously good result. In general, however, the next few days could make the sunniest Leo feel deflated, although once the dust has settled you will no doubt see that events have happened for the best. What is not advised is making a hoo-ha over a hiccup.
Putting things in perspective.
26th March 2007 - 1st April 2007
Keep your plans loose and your expectations fluid. Uranus, currently mixing it in the zone of finances and shared resources, is in fine form whether you are about to be the happy recipient of an unexpected bonus or in line for a wake-up call of some description. In the event of a less than joyous outcome, do not reach for the distress button since generous Venus is perfectly placed to produce a consolation prize. It seems a difficulty will prove temporary and something entirely positive will come out of a disappointment. Indeed, Uranus' intention is to awaken you to fresh possibilities, first and foremost in the sense of fresh financial strategies and, second, in regard to your love life.
Alternatives.
2nd April 2007 - 8th April 2007
Not for the first time in the past six months do you appear to be on the horns of a dilemma. Either you are faced with a number of options, none of which is ideal, or you are waiting for someone else to make a move and so are in limbo yourself. And even though there may be no clear cause for complaint and despite the prospects of a happy event you may not feel exactly full of the joys of spring. If you are indeed unsure which is the best way to go, defer a decision until you do, and should someone not be forthcoming with his or her intentions, give yourselves some space. This really is a temporary blip on life's happiness barometer.
Roll with the punches.
9th April 2007 - 15th April 2007
There is considerable good will and good fortune in your stars, so don't become sidetracked by minor annoyances and people whose opinion really does not count. If you have a project you would like to get off the ground and should you be ready to broaden your outlook these are the influences that will take you where you want to go. Indeed, travel could be the main reason for any optimism and high spirits, whether you are booking your ticket for a later date or setting out this week. You yourself know that when you feel good about life you can work miracles: you're the sunniest sign of the zodiac - go shimmer.
A positive outlook.
16th April 2007 - 22nd April 2007
Saturn's transit of your sign has taught you all you ever wanted to know and more about patience and self-belief, and with just a handful of weeks to go before this hard-nosed planet leaves your sign, you could be about to reap the benefits of all your hard work. You're ready to graduate from the school of hard knocks! It may be that an endeavour which has been held up for some time is poised to get back on track or that a relationship which has been in difficulties is due to turn the corner. And throughout the week there are opportunities to add to add to your stores of success and fulfilment. Just don't miss them by being too proud or too fearful.
Winning your spurs.
23rd April 2007 - 29th April 2007
Ruts of any description are stifling so if you have got yourself in a safe but uninspiring groove it's time to brace yourself for change. Ideally you should be the one to get behind some new strategies, especially of a financial nature, but if there is an unexpected drain on your resources this could be just what you need to set yourself on a new and more abundant path. I don't normally recommend that people take up gambling but there is also an element of luck in your stars, which may translate as a win or a welcome gift. Then again, whether you're in the money or out of pocket it seems that you'll make a gain, if only in the sense of valuable experience.
Flashes of insight.
30th April 2007 - 6th May 2007
Events this week could have their origins in mid-March. You may have reason to re-think a strategy you embarked upon then or a situation that arose some six weeks ago requires some adjustment. And although your diary may contain all manner of occasions to look forward to there's something about these stars that has you dipping into the past and considering whether you can right a wrong or resurrect a past project or association. One thing not to do in this astrological climate is be in too much of a hurry to miss a sliver of an opportunity.
Think back.
7th May 2007 - 13th May 2007
Since last August more than one situation has caused you to veer from high hopes to despair, and in the process you have become more inconsistent and less sure in your decision-making. And this trend reaches something of a peak this week. In particular, the 10th - 14th August birthdays are torn between the idealism and illusion of Neptune and the the realism and responsibility of Saturn, making it difficult to know which way to go, and still come out smelling like a rose! In the event of a relationship melt-down be sure you have all the facts straight and if a business endeavour appears to be heading south don't assume that everything you're being told is the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
A pit stop not a full stop.
14th May 2007 - 20th May 2007
There is nothing ordinary about this week. Jupiter and Uranus combine to bring the unusual and the unexpected into view, and if you've been waiting for a signal to make a big life change here it is with knobs on! Travel is perhaps the best way of spicing up a jaded palette of life but there could be other reasons why suddenly you may be facing a new horizon. Other people are the agents of change for you - a friend or colleague could present you with an intriguing idea or a business/social occasion could provide the setting for the birth of a new alliance. Indeed a romance could be sparked or ended in a nano-second.
Burning desires.
21st May 2007 - 27th May 2007
No matter how locked-in a situation appears to be there is some wiggle room. Mercury is is playing mediator, encouraging Saturn and Neptune to work as a team, which means that for once there is a balance between hopes and dreams on the one hand and no-nonsense reality on the other. It may be that you can at last find a peaceful settlement to a long-standing disagreement or that people who were once deaf to your appeals are now ready to listen. In the process hidden information may come to light or by going back into the history of a situation you could come across buried treasure. Patience and tolerance have their rewards, and they come in many forms.
An unexpected pay-off.
28th May 2007 - 3rd June 2007
Your creativity could know no bounds: Friday's full moon marks the end of a gestation period, from which will emerge new life. Now, this could come in the form of a baby but it is more likely to arrive in the way of a new endeavour or association. For some Leos this birth will take place in the next few days but others can expect to wait almost a month. Certainly, you should follow through any ideas that come to you now and give full rein to your imagination; what you should avoid doing, however, is exaggerating the size of a situation or placing too much importance on a small upset. In a few short days peaceful Venus will be in your sign and life will look very rosy indeed.
A sense of proportion.
4th June 2007 - 10th June 2007
Lucky you! On Tuesday Venus, planet of love and harmony, enters your sign for a four-week stay during which time you should be able to put a relationship back on course, and receive some bouquets in the process. This week's upbeat theme is continued by Jupiter, which if not producing an unexpected bonus will evoke your biggest and best in the way of creative offerings. You have faced too many challenges this year, and while all your problems may not disappear this week it certainly seems as though you are in for a reward of some description. Perhaps too, more than one difficulty in life can be overcome simply by viewing it in a new light.
Happy days!
11th June 2007 - 17th June 2007
If you're a typical Leo you will have had more than your share of frustrating experiences in the past few months but there could be a break in the clouds this week. A journey could help you see a situation in a whole new light; a meeting could lead to a promising outcome or a fresh approach by you to a long-standing matter will prove successful. Certainly, distance and perspective are etched in your stars, whether you're travelling or taking huge steps in a professional or personal way. And with Venus only just beginning her tour of your sign - the best is yet to come.
Breaking new ground.
18th June 2007 - 24th June 2007
Something looks set to light your fire this week. Fiery Mars, currently in the area of far horizons, hooks up to Pluto in the most creative sector of your chart, evoking your most passionate feelings and presiding over the beginning of beautiful things. Romance could be the big story, whether you are rediscovering the magic of a long-established relationship or experiencing that wonderful sensation of eyes-across-a-crowded-room. And even if you're not in the throes of the great love affair, this is a period in which you can find happiness in the smallest of ways. Good things happen under these gorgeous stars.
That loving feeling.
25th June 2007 - 1st July 2007
You may know already why this week represents a watershed. An occasion that has been planned for some time, one that has taken considerable effort to put together, is about to happen and you are looking forward to it with a mixture of anticipation and anxiety. Over the weekend Venus joins up with Saturn and Neptune creating the perfect ambience for a wedding or for altering the status-quo in a close relationship. And although not every Leo will be celebrating or bemoaning love, what happens this week, whether through an accident of fate or because you reach a decision in your own mind, will allow you to move on, no longer impeded by false hopes or fears.
Future perfect.
2nd July 2007 - 8th July 2007
This is an interesting period for Leos. Venus in your sign usually presides over a season of plenty, a time when you are able to favourably influence your affairs, a period in which love and luck are yours. However, Saturn is currently so close to Venus that it seems you must work inordinately hard for results and that love comes with a high price tag. Should you have recently begun a new relationship you may sense that it is a karmic connection yet, on the other hand, if you have parted from someone you could feel as though that cord is far from broken. Whatever the present state of play, for the moment nothing is set in stone.
Keep your options open.
9th July 2007 - 15th July 2007
The sun may still be closeted in the twelfth house making you ultra sensitive and more reflective but there are signs that you are on the path back to normality, if not glory. You may not yet be able to see those signs in terms of real-life events but, if you take the time to meditate or at least shut out the noise of the world, you may sense a subtle shift in your affairs. Mercury, planet of messages and movement, returns to normal service on Tuesday, so from this point you will be able to make arrangements in the knowledge that they will not be cancelled or postponed, and you may also receive news that explains why someone has been so distant with you.
Back to normal.
16th July 2007 - 22nd July 2007
Mars' passage through the area of career and life-goals is urging you onwards and upwards, and occasionally putting you in the hot seat. However, this week this go-getting planet is more interested in persuading you to try something completely different. Should you have been making little progress with a business matter or running into obstacles with an endeavour close to your heart a touch of reverse psychology might turn matters around. Certain people expect you to behave in a specific way and believe they know how to handle you so a change of tactic should put you back in the driver's seat. Being bound by your convictions limits your options.
Changing the rules of engagement.
23rd July 2007 - 29th July 2007
On Monday, the sun arrives in your sign bringing its warmth and optimism into life. And this is a thought you must hang on to should a situation take a downward curve. The reason for any strange turn of affairs is that nebulous Neptune is in the mix and while you may be clear about where you stand and what you want other people could be in deep doubt. Should you be completely mystified about a decision made by an organization or surprised that someone appears to have done a disappearing act, avoid going on the offensive until you have some real facts at your disposal.
Don't let smoke get in your eyes.
30th July 2007 - 5th August 2007
Full moons bring issues to crunch point, which can be a positive thing if you do not allow your emotions to interfere with your judgement. This may indeed be the moment to cut your losses with an endeavour or to end an association that has brought you more pain than pleasure but acting in the heat of the moment will almost certainly give rise to regrets later. You have learned much since Saturn entered your sign two years ago and now is the time to put that wisdom into practice - some situations you simply have to bear with good grace and others you must act with integrity, even if it does involve a loss of some description.
Doing the right thing.
6th August 2007 - 12th August 2007
On Thursday, fair and balanced Venus slips back into your sign and even though she may be in reverse gear she can still bring a touch of sweetness to life. Especially if you have a birthday on or near 20th August the week ahead contains a little nugget of gold, whether in the form of a boost to your morale, a loving exchange or an opportunity to set a wrong to rights. And in general, the next few days have more in the way of happiness and success to offer you than the miseries! Whatever Saturn has done to zap your confidence and enthusiasm put a grievance behind you and step into the spotlight where you naturally belong.
Back on form.
13th August 2007 - 19th August 2007
You can be forgiven for feeling ever so slightly confused. If ever there was a set of mixed signals being issued by the planets it is now. This is an astro-scape in which miracles can happen and mysteries abound, and you will need a pair of anti-gravity boots to ensure you remain on terra-firma! Should you be celebrating love at this time your happiness will know no bounds but if a relationship has been on the rocks for a while these influences may well preside over a shipwreck. Nonetheless, out of difficulties come wisdom and the understanding that while some people have proved unworthy you have shown endurance and integrity.
Knowing who you are.
20th August 2007 - 26th August 2007
In a matter of days Saturn will exit your sign, his work done - and he will have left you stronger and wiser. Which is why Wednesday's conjunction between this planet and the sun represents such a milestone. Especially if it is your birthday this week you will be feeling the weight of your responsibilities, even if they have been acquired through events of which you are pleased and proud. Saturn has everything to do with time - the way that things of worth take time to come together, for instance, and the healing power of time - but on this occasion we are probably looking at the way actions have consequences, both in the sense of what has been done in the past and what occurs now.
Cause and effect.
27th August 2007 - 2nd September 2007
Can you hear the drum-beat of change, for it is certainly sounding a rallying call in your horoscope. First, the total lunar eclipse alerts you to new financial possibilities and, second, Saturn's entry into the area of self-worth announces a two-year season in which you will come to value yourself more, as will other people. Nonetheless, this isn't a week for cissies. There are surprises in store and it seems you have underestimated an associate or you have been ignorant of a glaring anomaly. Certainly, something or someone will galvanize you into action. In many ways this is a liberating period, even if it does throw out some of your die-hard opinions and routines.
An eye-popping week.
3rd September 2007 - 9th September 2007
September has many surprises up its sleeve, one of which could appear this week. You may receive an unexpected gift or invitation and information provided by a friend or colleague could lead to an exciting new venture. But like anything astrological, there's always a downside to bear in mind too, and, on this occasion, you may find that someone is no longer prepared to wait for you to make up your mind or complete a commitment. This is a period of great change, both in the sense of the world around you and your own life so if you have been chomping at the bit, longing to release some dormant ability or feeling, go do your thing!
Getting it out there.
10th September 2007 - 16th September 2007
A solar eclipse in the zone of finances is yet another sign of change. For most Leos a change in financial circumstances will prove helpful - and this is certainly the moment to give your finances a massive overhaul in an attempt to cut down costs - but, if a commitment is draining your resources and your judgement has been flawed, a red light is about to go on. Money matters, however, may not be the only focus for a new dawn... After two years on short rations courtesy of Saturn, a new personal or professional opportunity could be about to appear, taking you in a very different direction.
Seeing the light.
17th September 2007 - 23rd September 2007
Living on the edge is not a practice you should do all the time but just occasionally when you want something really badly you have to go that extra mile. And this could be that time. Whether your goal is personal, financial or to do with your nearest and dearest all the stops should be pulled out. Have the greatest of confidence in your abilities: acting from the heart and with deep conviction gives you the power to move mountains. By contrast, should events this week take a situation right out of your hands, wait until the dust has settled before you try to regain control. There may be factors you know little about as yet, so keep your finger off the trigger until you do.
Faith-backed action.
24th September 2007 - 30th September 2007
Journeys are in the stars, whether you are bound for distant parts or reaching some very
important conclusions - perhaps both. You may consider that the past few weeks have been a
journey in themselves but there are still some big steps to be taken, some new outlooks to be
gained. Wednesday's full moon illuminates the way forward, urging you to lay some things to
rest and to set your sights on new targets, in the process you may need to take legal advice or
draw up formal plans. And should there be a difference of opinion or a challenge to your
authority avoid overreacting - this may well be a case of
least-said-soonest-mended.
Reason before reaction.
1st October 2007 - 7th October 2007
Once Leos give their heart it is for ever, which is why, of all the signs, you are the one who suffers the most from betrayal and
rejection. Since early June Venus has been gracing your sign and creating a climate in which love can blossom, however in late
July this planet went on a decline, taking your love life with her. With this in mind a relationship that may have petered out in
August could be ready to spring back to life and an issue that divided you and someone you love may now be bridgeable. Don't
be too proud to say you're sorry and if someone comes back to you with his tail between his legs, be prepared to forgive.
A second chance.
8th October 2007 - 14th October 2007
Polish up your communication skills because what you say or, more importantly, the way you say it could make a big difference to the outcome of a discussion. Whether the subject is money or love be prepared to give others room to manoeuvre and time to consider their options. With Mercury on a retreat from Friday issues cannot be forced and people will not be rushed, although you may well find that this works to your advantage in the long run. The weekend is perfect for sharing the secrets of your soul with someone you love or waving an olive branch over a situation that has caused pain on both sides, and for some Leos, a promise made now will lead to lasting happiness.
Patience and peace.
15th October 2007 - 21st October 2007
A mistake made a little while ago can be rectified so take the time to go through some old paperwork. Especially where a property matter, a contract or a large purchase is concerned the climate is ripe for renegotiation; in some cases this means someone is ready to change his or her mind so a deal is back on the table and in others that once the correct information has been revealed a more favourable outcome can be achieved. Fire signs like yourself tend to be very future-oriented so that pausing to revisit ancient history can seem detrimental to your progress but at this time this is precisely what is required.
A worthwhile detour.
22nd October 2007 - 28th October 2007
It's time to do something completely different. Even though there's great comfort to be found in familiarity going into unknown territory sharpens your senses and brings out qualities you didn't know you had. It may be that you've just met someone but are concerned about the differences between you or what people might say; or it could be that you have a controversial idea but are uncertain as to whether it will work or how others will take it. Whatever is currently thrusting you on the horns of a dilemma, allow me to give you a little push in the direction of your desires. You will, of course, only regret what you didn't do.
Taking a chance
29th October 2007 - 4th November 2007
Money matters are in the spotlight - and very nicely too. While you may simply enjoy a spendfest in the high street should you be making another kind of investment be assured it will grow and grow. Venus and Jupiter are always a happy couple, most often engaged in giving your romantic life a boost but on this occasion they could be helping swell your bank account and your self-esteem. Both Neptune and Mercury return to normal service this week so a mystery will soon be solved and someone who has been acting very strangely will be more forthcoming about his or her recent behaviour. All in all you're on the crest of a U-turn
Money. Money, money.
5th November 2007 - 11th November 2007
When Pluto is centre stage it's time to dig and delve. Put another way, this is a week in which buried feelings and hidden information come to light, and with some very powerful consequences. First and foremost this forecast applies to money, in some cases because a large demand is placed on you and in others through the discovery of an financial anomaly. Yet there could be many ways in which the truth of a matter is revealed and you are forced to view someone or something in a very different light. What emerges, however, will not harm you in any way; quite the reverse - it will lighten your load and free your spirit.
An aha! Moment.
12th November 2007 - 18th November 2007
It's all very well to nurture great expectations about projects and people we are enthralled by but there is a real danger that in the process we will overlook minor anomalies, even ignore a red flag or two. Thus, if anything strikes you as odd this week, do not attempt to explain it away but really look at what is going on. It may be that a new love, a partner or associate is experiencing some conflict about a matter totally unrelated to you, yet he or she feels unable to tell you about it; on the other hand, someone may have a very different agenda from the one you imagine. Take your time and don't be pressed into doing something you feel deeply unsure about.
Seeing signs.
19th November 2007 - 25th November 2007
Ever had that feeling that you've been here before? Now, we're not talking reincarnation but running into the same situation yet again. There's a distinct possibility that you'll be repeating an experience this week, or saying precisely the same words to someone who appears to have ignored them. Only this time there will be movement and change. With this in mind, this could be the right moment to re-open negotiations, whether in regard to a financial or professional issue or to get a relationship back in business. But before you do anything, make sure that you are looking at the reality of the situation, not painting it in rose-coloured hues.
A second try.
26th November 2007 - 2nd December 2007
If you want to speed the course of love, start writing a sonnet, or, more realistically, put your thoughts on paper and send them to someone you want to be closer to. The power of the written word cannot be underestimated now, especially if those words are full of love, kindness and generosity. Not that everything in the cosmos is sweetness and light... Friday's sun-Saturn angle urges you to take any communication of a legal or financial nature very seriously. What you sign your name to now will prove binding, so you must be careful not to overextend yourself or agree to something without being aware of the full facts.
Putting pen to paper.
3rd December 2007 - 9th December 2007
Electric is one way of describing this astro-scape, volatile would be another. Therefore, if you have a string of delicate issues on your agenda know from the outset that you're going to have to tread very carefully indeed. Whether there is a financial matter to be dealt with or someone close to you has crossed a line, get rid of the firearms and pick up the olive branch. On the plus side, this is an excellent time to bring an end to practices and belief systems that are outdated and introduce new structures that will support the way your life is unfolding but, on the minus side, you may be forced to let something go that you believed still had a life.
Onward and upward.
10th December 2007 - 16th December 2007
Given an occasion there is nothing Leo cannot rise to, and this is some occasion. Jupiter and Pluto unite giving you the opportunity and
the power to bring something wonderful into being. Should you meet someone under these stars your union will take you places as yet
undreamed of and, indeed, anything that is begun now has the capacity to transform your life for the better. Another point to bear in
mind, however, is that should you be dealing with a situation that is frustrating or angering you it will be difficult not to press the
sabotage button. Id say all things in moderation, but what good would that do!
Go for it!
17th December 2007 - 23rd December 2007
Every so often this year you have had an opportunity to bring something new and powerful into being - 2007 has been a highly creative period - yet it may have taken until mid-December for you to taste the fruits of your labours or truly realize what it is that you've been trying to give birth to. Events may demand much of you at present but if you surrender to them, do not resist them, you may be surprised at how easily the transition between one stage of your life and another can be accomplished. Even in a minor way you can discover how much you have to give and how much other people appreciate your qualities.
Another big push.
24th December 2007 - 30th December 2007
In an ideal world, the Christmas preparations would be done and all you would have to do is sit back and enjoy the sleigh-ride, however, with the 24th's full moon on the most sensitive axis of your horoscope either you begin the week exhausted, even somewhat out of sorts, or a mystery has you in its grip. Do your best not to let unnecessary anxieties ruin an otherwise beautiful time of year - what can't be fixed, what cannot be solved, will not suffer from being set to one side until the new year. On the 30th Venus moves into your fellow fire sign, Sagittarius, where she will put you in serious party mode and set the scene for some very romantic moments.
Go with the flow.
31st December 2007 - 6th January 2008
You may well have a burning issue to sort out but in many ways you would be better setting it to one side until the following week. Why? Mars and Pluto are not the easiest planets to keep in check under delicate circumstances; put another way, this combination acts like a volcano causing buried feelings to erupt, often leading to a point where so much damage is done it cannot be righted. Clearly, there is an upside to this astro-scape but it will tend to emerge in the way of getting down to a physically demanding task, especially one that involves throwing out items you no longer need. Only you can decide which items those are to be...
De-cluttering.
7th January 2008 - 13th January 2008
Everyone is back in business this week, and with some surprises. Situations that were placed on hold over the holidays are ready to be dealt with and information that was withheld is revealed. It's good to start a new year with a fresh palette, so don't resist any changes but take them on board knowing that it is the spirit of enterprise that is needed now. Love and money are also under unpredictable influences indicating a week of sudden gains and equally sudden losses. Either way, you are being given a small lesson in the law of non-attachment, and the freer you are with people, possessions - whatever - the lighter you will be.
Giving situations their wings.
14th January 2008 - 20th January 2008
On the 20th the sun arrives in the seventh house putting the focus on relationships of all
kinds. You need to allow others to make the opening moves now; you should also be prepared
to listen to what people have to say. The time will come when you will be in the driver's
seat but for now your attention should be focused on the needs and desires of your opposite
number. In the next few weeks offers could be on the table and you will be glad that you
didn't try to force your ideas and feelings on a certain person or an organization - it
will put you in a far stronger position to negotiate the best terms for yourself.
Playing a listening game.
21st January 2008 - 27th January 2008
You have one full moon a year in your sign so when you see that pale globe in the sky on 22nd take a moment to reflect on where you are in
life. This full moon empowers you; it encourages you to harness your will to your desires so, if you have been knocked off course by recent
events, now is the time to get back on track. A relationship may well be at the heart of this week's developments for not only does the
full moon signify an ending and a beginning but Mercury and Neptune create an aura of mystery and magic. A soul to soul exchange could be on
the agenda but so too could a betrayal of trust. If the latter is indeed the case do nothing until you have all the facts.
Sublime or surreal.
28th January 2008 - 3rd February 2008
The ministry of disinformation is in charge of affairs this week so before you go leaping to conclusions, do your research. There is an
ever-present danger of your losing the plot or other people getting their information wrong and, since Mercury will be in retrograde
for three long weeks, you don't want to make life unnecessarily hard for yourself by failing to dot all the I's and cross every T.
On the plus side, someone may have some very romantic words to say to you now and should you have been estranged from a loved one this is
the moment to proffer the olive branch or at least try to talk things through once more.
Look before you leap.
4th February 2008 - 10th February 2008
You're about to discover what a solar eclipse can do for your love life. Thursday's eclipsed new moon falls in the zone of love and relating, at the very least beginning a fresh year-long cycle, which may mean the approach of a wedding or engagement, but at best signalling the arrival of a new partner in your life. There are, of course, other kinds of relationships so it could be that someone you least expect will become the agent of change for you. The only reservation I have is that Neptune is in the mix and this planet is not only capable of sending you a soul-mate and inspiring love of the highest order but also completely blinding you to reality.
Raising expectations.
11th February 2008 - 17th February 2008
Neptune is a very strange customer. On a good day, this planet can put you in touch with the divine but on a bad day it can plunge you into an ocean of uncertainty. Should you be in love already this week might well produce the proposal you have been longing for - you may even have chosen to marry at this time - but if somewhere, deep down, you are insecure about someone, those fears might well prove justified. Nonetheless, with Venus poised to enter the zone of love and intimacy on the 17th the prospect of reconciliation and reunion is strong, and you could find that a disappointment now is the very thing that turns your love life around.
All is not quite as it seems.
18th February 2008 - 24th February 2008
Floating on cloud nine has its merits but at some point you must come down to earth, and on these aspects you could land with a bump. A financial
reality may have to be faced, although what is done and dusted at this time will prove entirely positive to your future security and happiness.
Relationships are also under Thursday's lunar eclipse, in some cases signifying the beginning of a long term association but in others
revealing how short-changed you have been in a working or romantic partnership. Saturn is never a lightweight influence so don't plan on
a champagne celebration without building in a degree of seriousness and responsibility too.
A binding commitment.
25th February 2008 - 2nd March 2008
Other people have sweet words to say to you so rather than make this the pro-active week of the year, stand back and wait and see what
happens. In some cases, sweet words will manifest as an offer of a business or professional kind; in others, someone has had a re-think and
is ready to come back to you with another proposal; and, in general, people will be well-disposed to you. However, having said that you do
not need to go on the attack now, should there be a financial matter you are concerned about, or an issue that affects your emotional security,
this would be an excellent time to put out feelers to see where others are standing.
Demonstrations of appreciation.
10th March 2008 - 16th March 2008
It's not often you can sing the praises of Saturn but you may well have cause to do so this week. A financial matter is cleared up and, at the very least, you will be gazing at your
accounts with greater clarity! Another plus could manifest in regard to business, and mergers made and deals struck should prove long-lasting and helpful to your
long-term security. The downside to these solid and sobering influences, however, is that they might produce a frost over a previously warm and wonderful relationship. In the
event that a love affair does take an unexpected turn, put some distance between you and the other person and wait until the thaw sets in, which surely it will.
Serious business.
3rd March 2008 - 9th March 2008
There's a lot you can do under stars like these: you can attack a mountain of work, reach a decision
you have been debating for ages or you can blow a long-standing situation out of the water. The
trouble is, with Neptune's influence on partnerships, you may not be in possession of the full
facts, whether someone is being economical with the truth or you have not received all the information
you require. With this in mind, should you be presented with an ultimatum or with a set of events that
represents the proverbial nail in the coffin, do not respond until you have thought matters through very
carefully, and taken the advice of someone you trust completely.
Hold it!
17th March 2008 - 23rd March 2008
This is not the jolliest astro-scape of the year but it has purpose. Should there be
anything in your life that is gathering dust now is the time to recycle it, rebuild it or
consign it to history. Pluto's principles of elimination can be harnessed to provide a
brand new start but getting there could be a tad painful and will require effort and
considerable soul-searching. Negotiations, especially of a legal or financial nature,
will be tough and people will be in no mood to compromise, thus you may do better agreeing
to disagree for the time being thereby returning to the discussion table when there is less
friction. As they say, to be forewarned is to be forearmed...
Stormy waters.
24th March 2008 - 30th March 2008
You may not be as much in control of your life as you might like to be but this does not mean that what is taking place is
contrary to your well-being. Perhaps a partner is insisting on a course of action that you feel is risky or maybe a
financial development has thrown your accounts and your plans out of the window but whatever is causing you consternation
bear in mind that the situation is temporary and order will be restored shortly. While you might prefer to keep to the
tried and tested route this is a period in which alternatives should be explored and unexpected changes embraced for the
positive growth they will inspire.
The road less travelled.
31st March 2008 - 6th April 2008
There are no half measures to be taken this week. There is an all or nothing aura to the astrology so if
you're heading into business meetings or dealing with delicate situations be aware that people will
not be bending over backwards to accommodate you. In some cases a long-distance trip is on the
agenda; in others, transactions and dialogues will be a journey in themselves, and, in general, events
during the course of the next seven days demand much of you in psychological terms. Should you receive an
offer now or a situation arise that looks as though it will take you into new territory, you may have no
option other than to go forward, regardless.
Taking giant steps.
7th April 2008 - 13th April 2008
There's a touch of spring in your stars. For some Leos it's time to dissolve the winter blues by
travelling to sunnier climes - or making firm plans to do so later in the year - while for others
it's a case of putting misery behind you and focussing on projects that and people who warm the
cockles of your heart. There could be promising developments on the work front too, whether there is
interest in your talents from afar or you sense that promotion, or some other positive development, is in
the wind. And since everyone will benefit from these brighter influences it might be possible to
resurrect a situation that fell by the wayside some time ago.
A step in the right direction.
14th April 2008 - 20th April 2008
Angles of harmony appear in the areas of work and life direction, making this an ideal period in which to set out your market stall, so to speak, and to seek backing from people in a position to help you achieve a much wanted goal. If you have been waiting for an answer regarding a job, it should reach you this week. Likewise, should you have been needing feed-back from a senior person or large organization you can expect it during the next seven days. At the very least, you can experience a sense of closure about a matter that has occupied your thoughts for some time but at best you will be able to move forward now, free and clear.
The news is in.
21st April 2008 - 27th April 2008
There's a lot to be said for throwing your whole weight behind an endeavour in the belief that
you'll give it one last shot then leave it be, and under these stars you have the equivalent of a ton
of dynamite! The areas of work and communications are in the frame encouraging you to go out on a
limb for something or someone you believe in and, in the process, you will add more than knowledge and
experience to your CV. By contrast, a love affair could begin on foreign soil or an important development
in a relationship may occur in a distant location; either way, there is a sense of distance lending
enchantment...
All or nothing.
28th April 2008 - 4th May 2008
Take in information slowly. Neptune, planet of mystery and muddles, is in charge at the start of the week
so it will be easy to misinterpret what people are saying and entirely possible that a satisfactory
situation should appear to be in dire straits. As the week progresses you become more centred and in
tandem life will present you with bouquets rather than brickbats! A beautiful line-up involving
the areas of ambitions, finance and work will at the very least put smooth castors on your progress but
at best you could take a step up the ladder of success and someone may leave you in no doubt that you are
the flavour of the month.
Getting there.
5th May 2008 - 11th May 2008
Are you ready to rumba? Go-getting Mars arrives in your sign on the 9th and plans to spend the coming six
weeks helping you scale the peaks of success and see off an opponent or two. And with a new moon in the zone of
ambitions (5th) your energies should be focused initially on career and material matters. A job offer could
be on the agenda or a new aspect of working life and, if you have been toying with the idea of making a career
change, now is the moment to talk to the top brass. It may also be that someone or something from the past starts
to play an increasingly important role in your life.
Windows of opportunity.
12th May 2008 - 18th May 2008
Show me a Leo who doesn't want to shine in his or her own firmament and I'll show you someone suffering
from the aftermath of a two-year Saturn transit. However, nine months on - a human gestation cycle -
and your delivery is around the corner. In fact, these next ten to fourteen days could produce the event you have
been hoping for. Certainly, this is the time to put all your energies behind your ambitions, perhaps even knocking
at a door that was once slammed in your face, and at the very least the week ahead offers you a chance to talk to
people who can help you get ahead and to hook up with like-minded individuals.
Think: success.
19th May 2008 - 25th May 2008
You'll need a practical head on those shoulders of yours to make the best of these stars. You can tie up an agreement, settle an old score and put flesh and bones on the skeleton of an idea. However, what you may not find is an overriding sense of pleasure about it all. That will come later. You also face an obstacle in illusory Neptune. This planet could throw a fine mist over your dealings with others and cause some confusion over the paperwork thus you need to do your research before putting your signature to paper. Nonetheless, as long as you are sure of your facts there is a real benefit in getting matters done and dusted before Mercury heads into retrograde on the 26th.
Checking the paperwork.
26th May 2008 - 1st June 2008
Just when you felt the wind in your sails and a goal within your grasp along come Mercury and Neptune and stop you in your tracks. Well, maybe not a complete halt but enough to give you pause for breath. It may be that someone you love or someone you are working with has experienced a change of heart, which is not terminal but requires some time, and possibly some distance, to resolve. Indeed, there is much to be said for putting a project or a relationship on hold until a later date. Certainly, if you sense a change in someone's feelings, it would be foolish to continue on regardless. Be hopeful but sensible.
Caution.
2nd June 2008 - 8th June 2008
In an ideal world you'd be off enjoying the company of friends with nothing greater on your mind
than a good gossip and where your next ice-cream was coming from. But if you are still manning your
domestic ship and coping with a mountain of work you will nonetheless find something to smile about in
this week's stars. A new project may be under discussion or you will make a fresh connection from
which great things will come. And since you've been under fire from Mars during the past few weeks
at last you have an opportunity to sample the fruits of your labours and remind yourself that life must
never be all work and no play.
Getting out more.
9th June 2008 - 15th June 2008
Neptune gives of its best, especially where other people are concerned. Troubled marital waters can be
calmed, bridges built of the romantic and business kind and you may finally get to hear the words from
someone special for which you have waited so long. Friendships and collaborations also come together in
the most effortless and positive of ways. So where's the 'but' I hear you ask. The
'but' comes in the shape of planet Uranus which may well upset a long-standing arrangement
or cause a temporary cash-flow problem. However, there is nothing that cannot be fixed with a cool
head and people in the right places.
Love works.
16th June 2008 - 22nd June 2008
It's not hard to arouse your passions - you are forceful in your opinions, intense about your
likes and dislikes and when it comes to love... Ooh la la! However, you may need to keep a lid on
your emotions for the next seven days, unless, of course, you're on your honeymoon. Not only Venus,
the planet of love, but also the sun oppose mighty Pluto evoking the best and worst in you. Should you
be playing a starring role, you will come through with flying colours and if much is demanded of you
you will more than deliver. But, in the event of a disappointment you must do your best to rise above
the situation, reminding yourself that you will indeed live to fight another day.
Head over heart.
23rd June 2008 - 29th June 2008
Your ability to interpret what is going on appears to be compromised at present. Put another way, you
could miss a serious opportunity and you might fail to grasp the significance of what someone is
telling you. Part of the problem stems from the position of the sun in the mysterious twelfth house,
which puts you in touch with your spiritual self but removes you from the real world. To counteract
this trend, rather than commit yourself to a die-hard opinion request some time to think through a
situation. By contrast, should you receive good news about a financial matter don't waste a moment
putting money to good use.
Not the full shilling...
30th June 2008 - 6th July 2008
It may be a little too early to see how a certain situation will develop but the astrological portents are good. Indeed, it's hard to find a bad side to a Venus-Jupiter opposition, unless, of course, you believe you can have too much of a good thing! So, have faith in those early shoots, wherever they appear. Not all Leos will be basking in the glow of mutually warm feelings though, some could be celebrating a success in the workplace or another kind of achievement. But whatever the week ahead produces in real life terms, with feisty Mars moving into the money zone you are embarking on a six-week period when financial wrongs will be righted.
Good vibes.
7th July 2008 - 13th July 2008
Whatever comes or goes during the next seven days, beautiful Venus will enter your sign on the 12th bringing with her good fortune and love. This week, however, is indeed hard work. Mars-Saturn conjunctions demand much of you in terms of energy and resourcefulness yet they will reward tireless efforts and a noble stance. Finances look to be the area of greatest concern, in some cases because you are carrying too many responsibilities and one or more commitments must be shed and spending shaved, and, in others, because a financial negotiation has broken down. Try not to take matters too personally - this is a time to be practical not peevish!
Doing the numbers.
14th July 2008 - 20th July 2008
If last week proved hard going and produced a setback, this week's developments could do much to right the balance. It may be that you can now see the upside to recent events or perhaps you failed to notice something of benefit in the haze of disappointment but whatever seemed grey and bleak a few days ago will appear much, much brighter now. Certainly, should you believe there are moves to be made that could right a wrong or put a different complexion on a situation you should make them immediately. Grand gestures will have an effect, even if this doesn't instantly result as a reversal of misfortune.
A second chance.
20th July 2008 - 27th July 2008
You are about to become your sunny self. The sun enters your sign on the 22nd followed by Mercury so your days in the land of mystery and muddles are over. However, you could be in for a few surprises. Tuesday is the day to watch for out of the blue developments but since Uranus is in party mode it seems you will be happy with your surprise gifts. By the same token, should you yourself seize the moment you could make someone else extremely pleased. The power of positive thinking can never be underestimated but this is one of those rare occasions when you don't have to do very much to find happiness and success.
Sunny days.
28th July 2008 - 3rd August 2008
There's one word to say about this astro-scape: wow! A total solar eclipse in your sign heralds the opening of a brand new chapter, and, with Venus and Neptune straddling the relationship axis, that fresh chapter may have everything to do with a romantic or business partnership. Factors external to the relationship may now forge changes, whether events bring you closer together or set you at opposite poles. And if someone comes into your life in the next few weeks (or has done so recently) the relationship will prove life-changing. You may feel powerfully pulled by destiny at this time, and although this may be true, never forget you have a choice.
Destiny calls?
4th August 2008 - 10th August 2008
You will need to rely on solid facts now, not on your memory or gut feelings. It is not that your memory or your instincts are necessarily wrong so much as that without solid back-up other people could end up making mincemeat of your arguments and ideas. This is not the kind of astrological climate in which you can tell even so much as a little white lie without it backfiring on you, and at the same time you are much more vulnerable to being misled by people with charm and very little authenticity. Should you begin to nurture doubts about the future of a relationship avoid doing anything irrevocable until you are truly, truly sure.
Mistakes and mis-communications.
11th August 2008 - 17th August 2008
You may have discovered already that August is a roller-coaster of a month but if life has been a dream, a wake-up call could be on its way. A lunar eclipse in the shadow of Neptune has much to say about dreams versus reality, especially in regard to a relationship. For some Leos the time has come to recognize that you love someone deeply and that life without him or her is not an option; for others, the reverse is the case. Disillusionment and deception, soul-connections and divine love are all part and parcel of these stars. Remain true to yourself and your feelings and wait and see what moves other people make.
Truth or fiction?
18th August 2008 - 24th August 2008
You may not enjoy being forcibly ejected from your sunny spot but there are a few matters which have been lurking in the dark for rather too long. Now, this may mean that you have been deliberately ignoring a problem in the hopes that it will go away all by itself or it could translate as a situation that has been incubating for a while and only now is it ready to see the light of day. First and foremost, this theme applies to money and shared financial interests but anything that requires your urgent attention is likely to emerge this week – and in unusual and sudden ways. Don't even think of resorting to old methods and tried and tested solutions: you're in a new country.
Fancy that!
25th August 2008 - 31st August 2008
The end of August marks an ending in other ways. While you may be about to celebrate a happy
result or reaching the close of a holiday the moment could have arrived for you to conclude
a less than enjoyable passage. Indeed, these are the perfect aspects upon which to kiss
goodbye to someone who or something that has drained you of energy, feelings or money.
Finances are centre stage at the moment, in some cases because you are signing off on a
property sale or purchase or reaching a settlement and in other cases because there is an
imbalance in your accounts which needs righting. Whatever you do at this time has a finite
quality about it.
Settling up.
8th September 2008 - 14th September 2008
This astro-scape is a recipe for a re-launch. Now, this may mean that a plan you drew up some months ago is ready to be activated or it may indicate that someone is ready to listen to you and changes will be forthcoming. Certainly, you should have the courage to speak your mind and to market your assets, whether in the personal or professional sense. There could be some surprises too so keep your options open while making sure that all your ducks are in a row. Finances are one aspect of life subject to the unusual and the unexpected so if you do nothing else this week, check your accounts and avoid making impulse purchases.
Forging changes.
1st September 2008 - 7th September 2008
If you have been on an economy drive this could be the moment to celebrate your thrift; on the other hand, letting go of a big financial commitment could pave the pave to a sense of enrichment, if not real monetary gains down the line. Money, of course, may not be the focus for this theme of prudence leading to prosperity, it could be that playing it cool and keeping your emotions in check helps a relationship heal and grow. Nonetheless, things of a career and financial kind look to be centre stage this week and you should treat any kind of criticism or set-back as an opportunity to broaden your talents and the sphere of your influence.
A good lesson.
15th September 2008 - 21st September 2008
This may turn out to be crunch week for a financial matter. Perhaps you have been waiting for moneys to reach you or maybe you have been negotiating a deal; on the other hand, if you have been juggling funds in order to stay afloat it's time to consider a more radical alternative. But if finances are not the focus for these extreme stars, be careful how you handle people. Grand passions are just as likely to erupt as tempers so while you may have the good fortune to meet the love of your life now -or to do all for love -it is equally possible to lose someone in fit of jealous rage! Be the pussy-cat and keep the lion-within under control.
Exercising good judgement.
22nd September 2008 - 28th September 2008
You've had a rough ride from Neptune this year in the way of
let-downs by people in whom you've placed your trust and more
than one situation has drizzled into the ether but for once this planet
is showing you what it can bring to your life in the way of divine
moments and true love. All right, your romantic story may not be the
stuff of a Pulitzer prize but you know you can evoke the most loving
response in someone you love and all it will take to turn around a
relationship in difficulty is an opening of your heart and a melting of
hard feelings. And should someone light your fire this week, it could be
the real thing.
Truly, madly, divinely.
29th September 2008 - 5th October 2008
You may well have been waiting for matters to get moving but there has been little sign of activity from a certain quarter: plenty of other people have got back to you, there are dates in the diary and plans on the drawing board but they're not from the one person you need to hear from. Now a combination of a new moon and Mars' arrival at the base of your chart pushes you beyond the bounds of tolerance and you are ready to do what must be done to achieve your ends. However... Mercury is moving backwards which means delays and detours are the name of the game for the time being. Hold your horses until mid-October, or if you must do something, do it with discretion.
Suffer frustration!
6th October 2008 - 12th October 2008
Once or twice this year you have run into people who have told you only part of the truth or who have disappointed you so hopefully by now you are being a little more circumspect about whom you trust, especially where your heart and your bank account are concerned. With this in mind do not gloss over minor financial discrepancies or give someone the benefit of the doubt who has already failed you. There is plenty to celebrate in these stars, however, so if you receive the thumbs up this week, enjoy your victory. And if a situation could be helped by your trying a new strategy, go for it.
The getting of wisdom.
13th October 2008 - 19th October 2008
The end of a journey is in sight. Now, this may prove to be literal in that you will be travelling many miles and arriving at your intended destination but it is more likely to be a journey in terms of emotion and effort. And with Mercury setting off on the right foot on Wednesday, contracts could be ready to sign and hands shaken on an agreement. It appears to be you who is in the driver's seat at the moment, and you who should be extending your services to others, making peace moves and drawing up plans but however such things come about you'll end up adding to your bank of experience and knowledge.
Making connections.
20th October 2008 - 26th October 2008
You rarely have trouble selling yourself - you are the zodiac's star performer, after all - but Saturn's transit of the zone of self-worth has given you a few ego-bruises this year so you may need some encouragement to get out there and dazzle your adoring public. First and foremost this applies to work and finance but a right word at the right time could do marvellous things for a relationship. You may have spent too much time recently examining the flaws in yourself and another person, so much so that all the attributes have been eclipsed. Start seeing that glass half full instead of half-empty, and watch how everything shifts.
Looking on the bright side.
27th October 2008 - 2nd November 2008
Mystery and suspense may be great to watch on television but they are not what you want in a relationship - at least not
in the long term. However, with Neptune misting up this area of your horoscope, relationships have been anything but
plain-sailing in recent months. Indeed, separations whether of heart and mind or in real life may well have occurred
leading to a general lack of trust in other people. Now, I am not saying that you are done and dusted with relationship
conundrums but it does seem as though one mystery is about to be cleared up and someone's intentions will no longer be a
great big secret.
Clarity.
3rd November 2008 - 9th November 2008
This is one crazy astro-scape! While Saturn sets matters in cement Neptune and Uranus produce question marks so you may end up feeling as though you are caught between the devil and the deep blue sea. To a certain extent, you have been dealing with situations that and people who have been all over the place for some time but there is an aura of finality about these stars: you have reached the end of the line. For some Leos, events of the week ahead will be entirely welcome but for others it may seem as though you have lost more than you have gained. And this is the point: it only seems that way. In time to come you will see all of this as a blessing.
Turning a corner.
10th November 2008 - 16th November 2008
The one person you can trust in this uncertain astrological climate is yourself. Thus, if you are in doubt about the future
of a relationship or how another person feels about you, come back to yourself and affirm your feelings. You cannot control
other people's desires and actions so you are better waiting to see what they will do rather than giving them the third
degree. Neptune is at the centre of cosmic affairs so there is as much chance of a divine development as there is of a
mysterious upset to your plans. Nonetheless, this is a good week to follow your hunches, especially if they promise to take
you into new personal or professional territory.
Weird or wonderful.
17th November 2008 - 23rd November 2008
It's a case of treading that fine line between believing what you want to believe and remaining positive in the face of uncorroborated information. And it may be that on this occasion you cannot go with your heart but only with hard facts. The areas of money and work are beautifully aligned making this an excellent week for job hunting, signing financial agreements and generally setting your material universe in order. However, there is a risk that someone with whom you have an intimate or close working relationship is being less than honest with you or has been misinformed by others. Do your research.
A fact-finding mission.
24th November 2008 - 30th November 2008
According to your stars your batteries are about to be recharged and your confidence boosted. In fact, you'll soon be back to your sunny self. Your stores of creativity can be tapped too, whether you're thinking of starting or adding to your family or putting together a new venture. And, even if you aren't quite ready to launch into production your personal input will be much valued by others. Indeed, you should take immediate advantage of these energizing influences and get behind any financial issues you have been concerned about or anything of a monetary nature that has been taking a little too long to resolve itself.
Strike while the iron is hot.
1st December 2008 - 7th December 2008
You know the power of your personality can often turn around a situation and that when you want to impress there's no one like you and this is just the time to pull out all the stops. Finances look to be the focus for any current dilemma so do not assume that there is nothing more you can do to effect changes. New and radical solutions are needed now but what is even more important is fighting fear, whether this means overcoming your own anxieties or encouraging others to believe in themselves and the opportunities in front of them. Love and work go hand in hand this week, whether this means working at a relationship or finding romance in the work place.
Positive thinking.
8th December 2008 - 14th December 2008
You could be preparing for a special date this week; on the other hand, out of the blue developments could turn it into one of the most memorable periods of the year. The alignments are not sweet and gentle but they have the power to get a major production off the ground – and the ability to stop you in your tracks should you be taking a course of action which is not in your best interests. This is probably not the ideal time to rattle your sabre or tell the boss where he can stuff his job but it is the right moment to see a situation in its stark reality and take the appropriate steps, even if they do not exactly bring joy to your heart.
Facing the music.
15th December 2008 - 21st December 2008
Money may not be the only thing in short supply at the moment – your sense of humour could have gone walk-about too. Well, that's a Mars-Saturn get-together for you: if these planets can zap your enthusiasm and cut your ideas down to size, they will. The trick is, of course, to work through each and every little issue until you are home free, and to rise above criticism and the generally miserable behaviour of other people. Everybody's suffering from the same planetary bug! Maybe it is time to put your foot down and to create a few boundaries – that way you'll put this celestial couple through their paces and end up with more than a mere sense of accomplishment.
Work now; fun later.
22nd December 2008 - 28th December 2008
Lighten up, Leo. All right, I know the Christmas tree seems to be the only sparkly object in sight but altering your mindset about a situation will do wonders for your spirits. No one is trying to diminish your responsibilities nor gloss over the fact that you put your heart and soul into making everyone else happy but working yourself to a standstill and getting bent out of shape at the slightest deviation from the script is not a positive result. Take a deep breath, forgive those small annoyances – and even the major affronts – and start to enjoy this season of good will to all men – and women too.
Hark! The herald angels sing...
29th December 2008 - 4th January 2009
Is Venus working her magic? Very possibly. For some Leos this is going to be the most romantic New Year's Eve ever, and, even if you are single or separated, as 2008 gives way to 2009, there is every reason to believe in love, and to await its arrival. Indeed, good things in one form or another are set to come in as the year progresses. And maybe this is one good purpose that Saturn's retrograde move serves: it can help you resolve long-standing issues and it can enable you to see the value in a hard lesson learned. Not everything in life is perfect but it is beginning to get into better shape. And for this alone, there is reason to open the bubbly.
Say hello to a great year!
5th January 2009 - 11th January 2009
How happy you are going to be. Jupiter and his gifts of abundance arrive in your zone of relating, and not just for the week but for a little over twelve months. Those of you in the lonely heart's club are about to lose their membership and, one way or another, other people are going to be the source of joy. It might be the year you marry or the time you meet the love of your life; on the other hand, a partner could do well, which will bring happiness to you both. And, should a relationship reach the end of its natural life, you will benefit from being apart, and there could be someone new in the wake of a separation. Use Sunday's full moon to close a chapter.
Joy to come.
12th January 2009 - 18th January 2009
Sometimes it takes a while to get into gear and with Mercury in reverse motion 2009 could be setting off with a stutter. Someone could be proving difficult to track down, a meeting or project set to begin this week may have to be cancelled and, most irritating of all, a certain person could appear to be about to back out of an agreement. However, before you allow a drama to fuel a small irritation, take a step back and see whether or not you need to revise your ideas. Mercury and Jupiter are still presiding over events and there's always something good about this astrological combo – a happy ending comes to mind...
Gaining perspective.
19th January 2009 - 25th January 2009
The sun makes its first major connection to Jupiter in this year-long cycle so what occurs at this time has the capacity to make your life bigger and, no doubt, better. A relationship could be the beneficiary of this expansive influence, whether you and your significant other are about to celebrate a happy development or because someone who has recently entered your life, or is shortly to come, will turn out to be the best thing since sliced bread. Were it not for Saturn and Uranus putting in an appearance you'd have a clear path to good fortune, but it seems there is no such thing as a free lunch, and you may have to get your head around a knotty financial problem.
Doing the arithmetic.
26th January 2009 - 1st February 2009
Monday sees the first of three eclipses this year that highlights the relationship axis of your horoscope. This, together, with the arrival of Jupiter in the partnership zone, spells great things for your love life in particular and relationships in general. Certainly if you meet someone who knocks your socks off in the next few weeks (or you have recently formed an attachment) this promises to take you where no other relationship has gone. And if you receive a proposal, you'll know why. There is always an element of fate to events that occur on or near an eclipse so this period of 2009 could be significant and change-evoking for all manner of reasons. Enjoy!
Destiny calls.
2nd February 2009 - 8th February 2009
There is an element of revelation in these alignments, and people are capable of surprising you with their actions and statements. Then again, it could be you who is making declarations of intent... A powerful planetary cocktail is being served up, which in some cases will release you from a commitment you do not want and, in other cases, bind you ever more closely to someone or something. And even if events are not quite so black or white, what happens during the course of this week should provide serious food for thought. A shift of some description is taking place, and you would be better going with it rather than resisting it.
Allow the earth to move a little.
9th February 2009 - 15th February 2009
Monday's lunar eclipse in your sign will be the signature on any major development in the mid-to-latter part of February. Relationships are the focus for this eclipse, whether you start a love affair, join an organization or make a big decision with your significant other. And, as always with eclipses, there is an aura of destiny about what happens. You are ending a relationship cycle with the prospect of a new one starting in the future, and while for some that new beginning is just around the corner for others it may take until August. Certainly, if a relationship breaks down at this point, you must see events as part of a much bigger and more convoluted story.
A turning point.
16th February 2009 - 22nd February 2009
February may well be entering the Leo record books as one of the most eventful months of the last few years. If you haven't yet been the subject of a surprise move or seen one or more situations transformed before your very eyes, this current crop of life-expanding influences could do the trick. Among the possibilities are an offer you cannot refuse, the arrival of a colourful and generous person in your life or meetings that promise to make a positive difference to your future. Nonetheless, if you're among the Leo party who have seen a problem escalate, while you may not win the lottery this week you should discover a silver lining.
Finding fortune and favour.
23rd February 2009 - 1st March 2009
You may not like going back on your word but who says you cannot reconsider an offer? Mercury connects with Jupiter for the third time since the end of last year so one or more issues could be back in circulation. This is an especially good week for signing on the dotted line where a financial or relationship matter is concerned, and discussions taking place should take you in a positive direction. You may not be entirely comfortable with a participating role as opposed to running the show but at this period of 2009 it is your job to listen and learn from others and discover how they can benefit you and your future plans.
Letting others lead the way.
2nd March 2009 - 8th March 2009
You're a sign that needs to be in charge but when facts are as rare as the woolly mammoth there is a clear advantage in waiting for others to lead the way. Neptune is making mischief so someone could have disappeared under the radar or seems unable to give you a straight answer. But eventually the truth will out. March is a strange month all round so you might as well get used to dangling on a hook and resorting to espionage to establish what is going on. Relationships require a lot of patience – and if you're not putting yourself on hold you could be doling out tea and sympathy to partners and close associates.
All this will pass.
9th March 2009 - 15th March 2009
Life is becoming a little more complex, which doesn't mean you cannot make progress or that certain situations no longer have merit. Other people may make unscheduled moves, whether they go from resistant to yielding or reverse a previous decision. Now, this could be in your best interests so rather than argue for the sake of arguing, seek a second opinion and remain open to alternatives. There is also a possibility that you have been ignorant of a certain state of affairs so that as the facts emerge you will have to change your plans, if not completely re-think a situation. Change like this has a destined quality to it.
Check those first reactions.
16th March 2009 - 22nd March 2009
The one factor you don't need when dealing with finances is emotion – the two simply don't mix. Hear other people out, look at what someone is offering and give yourself a chance to see if it will work for you: if it won't, then leave the Leo diva in the lair and put on your conciliation hat. Anything involving the material world requires hard facts and figures so unless you have those to hand, your position is weaker. And if Saturn and Uranus are focusing their charms on your love life, while it may be appropriate to make a long-term commitment if a relationship appears to be heading south, drop the fear and work only from your heart.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
23rd March 2009 - 29th March 2009
One thing you can say about this week's stars is that they're not wishy-washy: events have a black and white quality about them. Legal matters are in the frame, as are activities of a long distance or far reaching nature, making this a period of big decisions and changing horizons. In the long term, you will be entirely happy with developments, however, it will be difficult to see quite what they mean at the time so do not allow your emotions to overpower wisdom – which you have in plenty. There are many ways in which journeys can be taken, sometimes they involve physical travel but on other occasions you're in the realm of the heart and mind.
Going far.
30th March 2009 - 5th April 2009
Recently the cosmos has been giving you a master-class in control – or, rather, the lack of it. Not that you've been out of control in your behaviour; it's that you've had to learn to live with situations over which you cannot exert your influence, or sole influence. Venus, the planet of love, plays a leading part in this week's lesson and it seems you must acquiesce to a force stronger than yourself, which may translate as a set of events or the superior power of another person. While this advice might not apply to every situation it could be of enormous help in one that has a power struggle at its base: stop fighting for what you believe is yours, and walk away. You may be surprised at the response.
Occupying the moral and spiritual high-ground.
6th April 2009 - 12th April 2009
Arrivals and departures are the theme of the week. Yes, you could be travelling or playing host to visitors yet you could also be signing documents that supply that sense of having arrived. It is indeed the right time to put signatures to contracts and set a long-term plan in cement; it is the correct moment to reach a conclusion too, whether this applies to an understanding in your own mind or the fact that a situation has come to an end. But whatever the week's developments it seems you will get something extremely positive out of them. What you don't want to do is look back or stay within confined boundaries: the world is your proverbial oyster.
Taking in the view.
27th April 2009 - 3rd May 2009
There's nothing more frustrating than believing you have sorted a situation only to have it come back again. So, if you do indeed have to rake over the ashes of a past incident this week, do so with a good grace. There may still be some life left in a project or association and the cosmos is helping you give it one last chance. You may also find out whether rumoured changes at work are a reality, and should you have been considering adding to your job portfolio or seeking a new avenue for your talents now would be a good time to do so. While there is much to be said for being in your comfort zone, when you step out of it you really know you're alive.
Getting motivated.
13th April 2009 - 19th April 2009
Finances get the best and worst Uranus can offer so if you're looking for a break-through or ready to try an innovative approach to money you have all the rocket power you need. However, if you have been struggling to keep a financial arrangement afloat it may prove impossible. The astrology is all about the new and the different so even if your finances are in perfect shape another situation could be ripe for change. Maybe you need to see someone in another light or perhaps a relationship has become stale and requires a freshen-up; either way it is pointless trying to hold back the tide of change. Let go and ride that wave.
New directions.
20th April 2009 - 26th April 2009
You are beginning one of the more ambitious phases of the year and a time when events have far-reaching implications. So, avoid acting in haste and wait for others to reveal what they have up their sleeves before you declare your intentions. It may be that much as you would like to keep as many endeavours going as possible you are spreading yourself too thin. Ideally, you would be the one to shed a commitment but if someone else makes the decision for you, see it as a plus. An affair of the heart could be dominating your thoughts too, perhaps because you are considering getting back with an ex: if so, remember that love the second time around is a little sweeter.
A big sort out.
4th May 2009 - 10th May 2009
Let's face it, there hasn't been a lot of good financial news recently but there is a chink of light here. The sun in the area of career and life goals forges a positive link to Saturn in the zone of self-worth so a boost of some description is on its way, and, if nothing else, a decision made this week is heading in the right direction. Not that Mercury is... this planet begins a retrograde passage on the 7th , and it will take you into territory you thought you had left behind. In some cases this might prove quite literal in that you will be going back to people and places you once knew but in others there will be reruns and second thoughts.
Putting your money where your mouth is.
11th May 2009 - 17th May 2009
Do you know where you're going, why and with whom? And does it really matter? When Jupiter and Neptune are playing equally important roles in your life, it's obeying your instincts and following your heart that count. Relationships are in the mainframe with some Leos receiving offers they couldn't possibly refuse and others rejecting something that was once dearly prized. It is appropriate either to make a sacrifice at this time or to give yourself over to a situation, body and soul. And even if these actions do not strike a chord events of the week ahead remind you that dreams have their purpose.
Out of this world.
18th May 2009 - 24th May 2009
Absolute certainty may not be possible at this moment so if you are unsure what the correct move should be, take a rain check. Other people, even those in positions of power and influence, could be having second thoughts or are not in possession of the full facts, which is another reason to delay your response and question decisions. This astro-scape has its pluses, almost all of them to do with sharing feelings and experiencing empathy, but in the main you will have to remind yourself that truth is subjective and reality checks are mandatory. Someone could come back into your life now with whom at the very least you can clear up unfinished business.
Keeping your options open.
25th May 2009 - 31st May 2009
Dreaming of love? Feeling in a dream? Lost the plot? With Jupiter and Neptune in conjunction in the zone of relating, all manner of confusion, on the one hand, and ecstasy, on the other, are possible. It is going to be a challenge trying to pull a fact out of a nest of lies and half-truths, which is why your intuition is going to prove more reliable, although you must be absolutely sure that you're not in denial. This could be the most romantic week of the year and you may sense something 'bigger' at work behind events. However, if you feel you have finally seen through someone's actions and you have suffered one too many disappointments this would be the right time to disappear into the sunset, alone for the time being.
Inner-knowing
1st June 2009 - 7th June 2009
There are two ways of looking at Mars in the zone of career and life-goals: either it helps you take a step up the ladder of success and people in positions of power fall over themselves trying to impress you or such individuals will appear to be opposing you and your attempts to achieve your goals will be obstructed. This planet will take six weeks to finish its tour of duty so there is no better time to get your career ducks in a row and prepare to do battle. Fortunately, sweet Venus arrives in the same spot on Saturday, adding a spritz of good fortune and helping you make an impression on those who matter. Failure isn't an option.
Making your pitch.
8th June 2009 - 14th June 2009
Sweet music is playing in the zone of relating – perfect for a romantic date or making a lifelong promise to a partner - and should you need support or validation now is the time to ask. The Jupiter-Neptune duo has been presiding over your affairs for a few weeks, hopefully revealing what good people you have in your life. However, it is also possible that someone has lied to you or let you down in some way. Whichever end of this planetary combo you have experienced so far it is worth remembering that the opposite remains just out of reach. Thus, your attitude should be to expect the best but prepare for the inconvenient.
Cautious optimism.
15th June 2009 - 21st June 2009
Courage and leadership come naturally to Leo yet you also desire security and constancy. Now these contrasting traits are put to the test with the result that you could be torn between two very different courses of action. Do you take a gamble in the hopes that it will make you emotionally or materially richer or do you pass up an opportunity because it carries too much risk? You yourself have the answers therefore you will do the right thing: what you mustn't do is allow yourself to be pressurized by others or emotionally blackmailed. What may also help is knowing that most people regret what they did not do in life, not what they did.
On the horns of a dilemma.
22nd June 2009 - 28th June 2009
You should remind yourself frequently during the course of the week ahead that you are strong but not invincible. The new moon of the 22nd brings issues to a head and since recent events may have drained your physical and emotional batteries you are more likely to overreact. Whatever emerges in the way of true feelings and hidden facts nothing will be gained by turning a rut in the road into the Grand Canyon. The sun is now in the reclusive sector of your solar chart and in tandem you should be hibernating not heading into battle. Yes, you need to be realistic about certain situations but that doesn't mean being negative.
Stepping back.
29th June 2009 - 5th July 2009
Venus plays a crucial part in affairs of the heart but never more than when when she is aligned with Neptune and Jupiter in the zone of relating. Should you be making a proposal or on the receiving end of an offer someone hopes you're not going to refuse, know it is the right time to make that all or nothing decision. But, as you may well understand by now, this planetary combo can present its other face, which in this case means a disappointment, even a betrayal. This is a decisive week for the zodiac as a whole but for Leos it is all about the truth of the heart as opposed to material values and common sense solutions.
Is it a yes, or a no?
6th July 2009 - 12th July 2009
Relationships look to be the proverbial magical mystery tour at the moment. You could be head over heels in love, on the receiving end of a generous offer or dealing with someone who is not just economical with the truth but an outright liar. Certainly, with a lunar eclipse in the most secretive area of your horoscope you're not as in touch with the real world as you might be, and it is possible you're not seeing someone or something in the correct light. Romance and things of an escapist nature thrive in this atmosphere but trying to get accurate facts and figures could prove a task too far. Enjoy the ride and wear a safety belt.
Shape-shifters and magic moments.
13th July 2009 - 19th July 2009
Don't be mislead by the appearance that nothing is happening. When planets are lodged in the twelfth house much of the activity in your life is going on behind the scenes and without your knowledge. On the one hand, this could translate as other people beavering away on your behalf and, on the other, your unconscious mind is working silently on solutions and creating the blueprint of better things to come. Don't be surprised if you have an epiphany or an opportunity emerges suddenly and from an unexpected quarter - this is a time when extraordinary events change ordinary lives, and in the twinkling of an eye.
Welcome changes.
20th July 2009 - 26th July 2009
On the 22nd the sun proudly enters Leo, and in the wake of a solar eclipse. There are signs, therefore, that you are emerging from the woods and life is going to change - subtly or not so subtly - due to circumstances beyond your control. Now, before you assume this is to be a dire state of affairs, allow me to remind you that solar eclipses invariably produce marvellous windows of opportunity, even if you haven't had the luxury of designing them yourself. So, whatever the week ahead brings in the way of signs, signals, ups and downs, keep reminding yourself that things can and will change - and for the better.
A new day, a new dawn.
27th July 2009 - 2nd August 2009
Decision-maker Mercury hooks up with Jupiter and Neptune so the climate is perfect for a meeting of hearts and minds. Hopefully, you already have a romantic date in your diary but if not pull out all the stops and you won't be disappointed. Magic moments appear out of nowhere and obeying your inner voice can open more doors than you imagined. There are other reasons why this may turn out to be a week of turning points - and not just where love is concerned - but however events present themselves you have control of the ball: it's what you say and do that dictates the outcome. So make sure you know what you're doing!
Decisions, decisions.
3rd August 2009 - 9th August 2009
Partnerships have been in the spotlight more than once this year but perhaps not as spectacularly as they are this week. A lunar eclipse on the relationship axis brings an association full circle with the prospect of a new and better cycle beginning in the wake of events over the next few days. Full moons make for powerful times, whether you are overcome with delight at developments in your life or crying into your Chardonnay!This could also be a crucial period for the future of a business association. As always with eclipses there is an element of fate as to what happens now so reap your karmic harvest with forbearance and joy.
Closure and completion.
10th August 2009 - 16th August 2009
The power of positive thinking cannot be underrated and never when Jupiter is in pride of place, as it is this week. Maybe you have plans which promise to generate joy and pleasure but even if you have nothing penned in the diary something looks set to brighten your sights. Not everyone can light your fire, of course, but you certainly have good people in your life and if one of them is trying to get you to see a situation from a better perspective give it a go. Then again, you may have someone so special by your side you're about to make a life-long commitment to him or her. Love is the best medicine in the world.
Think beautiful thoughts.
17th August 2009 - 23rd August 2009
Is Neptune your friend or your foe? You're about to find out since the sun in your sign is opposing this planet of dreams, divinity and deception. There is always a certain amount of projection involved when we fall in love but eventually the real person must emerge from the image, and this could be what is happening in a relationship now. Initially, once the mask is dropped you may feel let down but if the love is genuine you will soon adapt to the new reality. However, if the relationship is all mist and no substance, it will be difficult to continue. And, of course, it's not just you who could be suffering from the loss of a pair of rose-coloured spectacles.
True love?
24th August 2009 - 30th August 2009
The warm and wonderful rays of Venus are wafting into your sign (26th) so whatever the week ahead produces in the way of uncomfortable moments there will be compensations. Pluto is invariably centre stage when truth emerges from dark corners, plus events have a last-straw quality about them. Then again, if you need energy and power to achieve a major objective, you have it in spades. You are not afraid of confrontation, Leo, but you can turn a blind eye to matters you are not yet ready to face: if this is striking any chords take the opportunity offered to you by Pluto to bring an issue into the sunshine where it can be seen for what it is.
Sun-seeking.
31st August 2009 - 5th September 2009
It's not worth getting up a head of steam about a tiny issue. However, it is worth dealing with a problem that you've been avoiding and putting firm dates in the diary. This time next week Mercury will be ambling backwards through the zone of communications tying everything up in knots and making you more indecisive. Top of the list for action is likely to be a financial matter: this should be dealt with before Thursday because the full moon will set a deal in cement, and, in general, the early part of the week is better for getting people on board and achieving your ends. Venus, of course, is still in your sign so even a delay or a rejection could prove to be beneficial.
Do not put off till tomorrow what you can do today...
6th September 2009 - 13th September 2009
You may have noticed already that life is a little sweeter. That's the effect of Venus in your sign. However, if nothing has lit your fire recently, Venus's electric link to Jupiter could do the trick. As you know, love triumphs over all ills so should you have been at cross purposes with your significant other a kiss and make up session is on the agenda. And, generally speaking, fences can be mended and new starts made. Indeed, this would be a perfect week upon which to tie the knot or make a vow of the heart. So good is this influence that it can override retrograde Mercury, producing good news and making for happy times.
A beautiful thing.
14th September 2009 - 20th September 2009
When the going gets tough, the tough... Well, you know the rest. And this is one of those weeks when you will need all your reserves of strength, ingenuity and good humour. It's a face-the-music kind of week and one when other people won't be dancing to your tune! Very few achievements in life come without effort so although this is a challenging period you may well emerge with a major victory on your hands. Love and money are in the frame; in some cases because you will be making a long-term investment and in others due to a shortfall of some description. Loyalty and trust are being tested too and you may be surprised at who and what come through.
Testing times.
21st September 2009 - 27th September 2009
If you're currently on top of the world, thank your lucky stars because they're not part of the general alignments. The trend for reality checks and reversals continues and although you will be very grateful in the future that certain situations have come to a halt and you have been diverted onto a different track, you're probably not thrilled at this point in time. Your value system is in the spotlight, whether you are forced to re-think your financial strategies or because you are not receiving the feedback you expect from people you love or with whom you work closely. Don't be too proud to admit a mistake: a correction made now could make all the difference.
Making an adjustment.
28th September 2009 - 4th October 2009
You may have been missing a vital piece of information, which now turns up. On the one hand, this could set your mind to rest and close the book on a matter but on the other hand you may have to act swiftly to prevent a slip up turning into a crisis. Perhaps there has been a misunderstanding over a financial commitment or maybe you had assumed someone was handling an affair and he or she was not. Whatever the information glitch get to the negotiating table immediately and if everything seems to be in shape, take the time to go through your accounts and to ensure that messages you have sent have been received and acted upon.
Just checking.
5th October 2009 - 11th October 2009
You've got nothing to lose from opening up a dialogue now, whether with someone close to you or someone who can help you professionally or financially. And, as always, when you take the initiative you empower yourself. You won't be the only person having to change your ideas or needing to explore new avenues of potential but it is possible that what you bring to the table in terms of fresh thinking could begin a chain of positive developments. There are still some astrological challenges to contend with but nothing that cannot be overcome by a confident manner and an openness to change.
All in the mind.
12th October 2009 - 18th October 2009
This is quite a happening week for you. Not only a series of aspects that promise a shift, either in your thinking or in a specific situation, but Mars arrives in your sign (16th) giving you the energy, desire and determination to make it happen – whatever 'it' may be. You should also be aware that other people are not pushovers and if someone begins to show resistance to your ideas or distances himself/herself from you, assume there is something behind the behaviour, and establish a safety net. This could turn out to be a pivotal week for finance too, and if you're having talks with people about money, be firm but considerate.
On your marks!
19th October 2009 - 25th October 2009
The Jupiter effect should have been noticeable since the beginning of the year so if you haven't yet received support from unexpected quarters or been swept off your feet maybe you're going to get a little taste of such happiness now. This is an optimum time to negotiate terms, whether in business or romance, and it's a perfect week to get together with people who make you feel good and who can take you where you want to go. You could just wait for others to knock at your door but it seems the onus is on you to make the opening gambit. You know you're no shrinking violet: go get 'em, tiger!
Opening negotiations.
26th October 2009 - 1st November 2009
You're going to have to find the balance between going on the aggressive and waiting to see what other people can do, given their love and support for you. On the one hand, Mars in your sign is ready for a fight but on the other, Venus is spreading love petals along your path. Should there have been any hard feelings, even a solid wall of hostility, between you and another person it can be broken down now, as can other obstacles be removed. As always, gaining a degree of perspective before heading into battle is advised and should you feel the time has come for someone to make you an offer you cannot refuse, just bat those fabulous lashes!
Put on your war paint.
2nd November 2009 - 8th November 2009
Keep in your mind that image of the bull in the china store and you should make it through the week without any breakages. The rocket power of Mars can be used to launch an ambition or bring a fiery end to a situation. (Passion is a wonderful thing when it's focused on the right person and in the right way but if your feelings blind you to reason you may end up with more regrets than rosettes!) There could be a turn-around in a relationship or a situation in which other people have control of the ball, and while your courage and determination are always aces up your sleeve, temper your enthusiasm with foresight.
Seeing red.
9th November 2009 - 15th November 2009
If people are acting strangely and situations aren't adding up, do the sensible thing and hold your fire. (When you can't see where you're going, stand still.) It could be that business associates or loved ones aren't sure of themselves, or have misunderstood the facts, so they are being evasive; it may be that a perfectly satisfactory endeavour has suddenly encountered problems but whatever throws up the equivalent of a red flag, it can only behove you to wait for further developments before taking irrevocable action. There is a climate of fear to contend with right now but it will be dissolved by good will and the ability to dance on a moving carpet.
Bide your time.
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