Tag: Leo

July 30th, 2019: Personal and Sacred

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John William Godward

John William Godward

  • Mars in Leo inconjunct Neptune Rx in Pisces (18 deg)

  • Neptune Rx in Pisces sextile Vesta in Taurus (18 deg)

Mars/Neptune shows the incompatibility between actions motivated by pride versus selfless impulses. You may be torn between wanting to push for attention when there’s a niggling suspicion that this isn’t quite enough. This can result in actions that are weakened or based in fantasy (you achieve recognition in your dreams but do nothing in the real world).

As with all inconjuncts, adjustment is key – act in the real world (in a passionate, public way) but don’t ignore the whisper of spirituality/belief. Channeled correctly, this energy is extremely creative, leading to some beautiful efforts that can trigger admiration for you, but also resonate on a purely artistic or spiritual level.

Vesta’s sextile to Neptune can help with the above, as Neptune’s impossible dream is grounded by focus (Vesta) on immediate realities: money, security, preservation. This is about reaching towards the fantasy and integrating it into your life. Vesta is the sacred flame, and Neptune elevates this – basic, physical issues (the body, your money) can become matters of divine focus (your temple) if you sanctify them with your devotion. This will require a willingness to believe that you are not trapped, that you can have more, that your dream can be made real. But also, that your security (and comfort) is pure and non-negotiable. Taurus reminds us that physical pleasure is essential, and there’s no reason why this can’t be sacred.

Both these aspects ask you to consider how you can combine the mundane with the elevated, and the highly subjective with the transpersonal.

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Romancing Our Inner Fire | Starcana Cosmic Dirt

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The energy is a bit unstable this week under the rebellious Sun/Uranus square on Monday July 29, with a finicky Venus/Uranus square on Friday August 2. We can experience an exciting shift or a clumsy happening on our individual path, in our relationships and personal finances. Expect the unexpected, as there is a change in […]

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July 29th, 2019: Leo Sun Square Uranus

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Photo by Ruslan Alekso from Pexels

Photo by Ruslan Alekso from Pexels

  • Sun in Leo square Uranus in Taurus ( 6 deg)

This is a lead up to the July 31st New Moon. Liberation and clarity can either give you a burst of courage so you really express yourself (in a daring way) or your pride will be seriously shaken: where you thought you were exceptional turns out to be way off the mark. Suddenly, recognition does not matter.

Uranus rules Leo’s opposite sign, so this aspect is about being at the centre in an unusual way, or questioning the value of being at the centre. The outcast celebrity. The king/queen who breaks the rules. Spotlight on eccentricities.

Whichever way this pans out, know that the expected definitions of power will be disrupted. There could be an urge to do something risky as a grab for appreciation. Or, egos could be shaken by radical truths. What you thought was “the best” will be displaced and updated.

Don’t cling to what was – detach (Uranus) from your ego and make room for dramatic new energy. This can aspect can be quite volatile, so others could make bizarrely extreme gestures. Understand that the root is their craving for appreciation and attention, because their old values are collapsing.

If you get the urge to act out, take a minute and consider if you really need to go that far to get attention. Is this a “no going back” scenario? Or, is it time to toss a bomb into the works and see what happens?

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July 29th, 2019: Leo Sun Square Uranus

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Photo by Ruslan Alekso from Pexels

Photo by Ruslan Alekso from Pexels

  • Sun in Leo square Uranus in Taurus ( 6 deg)

This is a lead up to the July 31st New Moon. Liberation and clarity can either give you a burst of courage so you really express yourself (in a daring way) or your pride will be seriously shaken: where you thought you were exceptional turns out to be way off the mark. Suddenly, recognition does not matter.

Uranus rules Leo’s opposite sign, so this aspect is about being at the centre in an unusual way, or questioning the value of being at the centre. The outcast celebrity. The king/queen who breaks the rules. Spotlight on eccentricities.

Whichever way this pans out, know that the expected definitions of power will be disrupted. There could be an urge to do something risky as a grab for appreciation. Or, egos could be shaken by radical truths. What you thought was “the best” will be displaced and updated.

Don’t cling to what was – detach (Uranus) from your ego and make room for dramatic new energy. This can aspect can be quite volatile, so others could make bizarrely extreme gestures. Understand that the root is their craving for appreciation and attention, because their old values are collapsing.

If you get the urge to act out, take a minute and consider if you really need to go that far to get attention. Is this a “no going back” scenario? Or, is it time to toss a bomb into the works and see what happens?

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New Moon in Leo and Mercury Direct: It’s Obvious

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Photo by willsantt from Pexels

Photo by willsantt from Pexels

The July 31st New Moon in Leo (8 deg) conjoins Venus (at 4 deg). So this should be a bold, beautiful beginning (involving relationships, finances of self-esteem). It won’t be subtle, because Venus in Leo wants the big, bright thing.

And this is emphasized by a square to Uranus in Venus-ruled Taurus: add in some risk and the bang of unexpected developments. What you suddenly want may surprise you. You may surprise others with a daring display of self-expression. A new relationship/financial development can grab your attention and update your expectations. The New Moon/Venus also trine Chiron Rx in Aries (5 deg) so the surprise/risk can ultimately give you the courage to face down that pain. If you’ve been holding back or shrinking away from attention, Uranus will accelerate things to the point where you’re pushed forward – there should be relief as you discover that the fear/embarrassment/insecurity is not as overwhelming as you thought. This trine to Chiron is a smooth flow of courage and healing – you can handle this.

Because a hard aspect to Uranus is always a bit jarring, there’s also the chance of a separation or sudden loss. But even if this happens, you’ve got Chiron as assurance that this is ultimately in your best interests. Venus in Leo trine Chiron is the glitter of what’s most desired combined with the courage and empathy to confront what hurts. Maybe this will be about the beauty of being wounded/awkward and deciding to celebrate yourself anyway.

Note that Mercury stations direct in Cancer (ruled by the Moon) on this day as well, at 23 deg. So not only do you have the New Moon’s accelerated push, you have the gift of clarity and progress around an emotional message. Feelings are identified and put into words. The answer arrives, the decision is made. Events may be disruptive but you will not have to make any guesses about what you want to say, or what you want.

It will be so obvious.

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New Moon in Leo and Mercury Direct: It’s Obvious

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Photo by willsantt from Pexels

Photo by willsantt from Pexels

The July 31st New Moon in Leo (8 deg) conjoins Venus (at 4 deg). So this should be a bold, beautiful beginning (involving relationships, finances of self-esteem). It won’t be subtle, because Venus in Leo wants the big, bright thing.

And this is emphasized by a square to Uranus in Venus-ruled Taurus: add in some risk and the bang of unexpected developments. What you suddenly want may surprise you. You may surprise others with a daring display of self-expression. A new relationship/financial development can grab your attention and update your expectations. The New Moon/Venus also trine Chiron Rx in Aries (5 deg) so the surprise/risk can ultimately give you the courage to face down that pain. If you’ve been holding back or shrinking away from attention, Uranus will accelerate things to the point where you’re pushed forward – there should be relief as you discover that the fear/embarrassment/insecurity is not as overwhelming as you thought. This trine to Chiron is a smooth flow of courage and healing – you can handle this.

Because a hard aspect to Uranus is always a bit jarring, there’s also the chance of a separation or sudden loss. But even if this happens, you’ve got Chiron as assurance that this is ultimately in your best interests. Venus in Leo trine Chiron is the glitter of what’s most desired combined with the courage and empathy to confront what hurts. Maybe this will be about the beauty of being wounded/awkward and deciding to celebrate yourself anyway.

Note that Mercury stations direct in Cancer (ruled by the Moon) on this day as well, at 23 deg. So not only do you have the New Moon’s accelerated push, you have the gift of clarity and progress around an emotional message. Feelings are identified and put into words. The answer arrives, the decision is made. Events may be disruptive but you will not have to make any guesses about what you want to say, or what you want.

It will be so obvious.

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Venus’ Transit of Leo: What You Want

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Erik Johan Löfgren

Erik Johan Löfgren

Venus enters Leo on July 27th at 9:53 PM EDT. Money, values, self-esteem and relationships are enhanced with pride, power and the desire to be number one. Attracting the best is a theme, as are bold displays – showier is beautiful. This is not the time to be subtle about what you want, but if you’re lacking in something the discrepancy between this and what another has will be that much louder. Jealousy and competition can be major issues during this transit.

Venus in Leo is creative and joyful when all is well. She loves to play, celebrate, express her talents and share her love. She can be extremely generous and demanding – people give a lot under this transit and want even more. All that glitters is paramount because the visual evidence of quality/love/success is crucial. Venus in Leo wants others to notice what she’s got going on and she’s not ashamed to admit it. And why should she be? She bold, dramatic and self-indulgent in this sign: romance and risk keep things interesting.

For those not accustomed to being so forthright about Venus issues, this energy can be uncomfortable. It’s also very easy to distort, especially if you’re unloved/unwanted/jealous. You can sneer at others while feeling bitter over what you don’t have – contrasts are hi-lighted in Leo’s bold light. But the purpose of these contrasts is to remind you of what you could have if you stopped dwelling on what you’re lacking. Not to say that we can all be rich, famous and airbrushed. But we do all want certain things. Venus in Leo will emphasize the distant glitter so you can take stock of what’s beautiful in your life and what situations might be blocking the acquisition of more love and beauty.

If you think you deserve better, what’s stopping you from attracting it? Note that Mars (action) will be in the same sign as Venus (although not conjunct) until Aug 18th, so action and attraction are on the same page. Act with confidence, joy and dignity to attract the same.

Here are the aspects Venus in Leo will make:

  • Jul 28th: trine Ceres in Sagittarius (0 deg)

  • Aug 1st: trine Chiron Rx in Aries (5 deg)

  • Aug 2nd: square Uranus in Taurus (6 deg)

  • Aug 5th: inconjunct Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (10 deg)

  • Aug 8th: trine Jupiter Rx in Sagittarius (14 deg)

  • Aug 9th: inconjunct Saturn Rx in Capricorn (15 deg)

  • Aug 11th: inconjunct Neptune Rx in Pisces (18 deg)

  • Aug 14th: conjunct the Sun (21 deg)

  • Aug 14th: inconjunct Pluto Rx in Capricorn (21 deg)

  • Aug 15th: square Juno in Taurus (22 deg)

  • Aug 19th: sextile Pallas in Libra (27 deg)

  • Aug 19th: conjunct Juno (28 deg)

  • Aug 21st: Virgo ingress

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Venus’ Transit of Leo: What You Want

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Erik Johan Löfgren

Erik Johan Löfgren

Venus enters Leo on July 27th at 9:53 PM EDT. Money, values, self-esteem and relationships are enhanced with pride, power and the desire to be number one. Attracting the best is a theme, as are bold displays – showier is beautiful. This is not the time to be subtle about what you want, but if you’re lacking in something the discrepancy between this and what another has will be that much louder. Jealousy and competition can be major issues during this transit.

Venus in Leo is creative and joyful when all is well. She loves to play, celebrate, express her talents and share her love. She can be extremely generous and demanding – people give a lot under this transit and want even more. All that glitters is paramount because the visual evidence of quality/love/success is crucial. Venus in Leo wants others to notice what she’s got going on and she’s not ashamed to admit it. And why should she be? She bold, dramatic and self-indulgent in this sign: romance and risk keep things interesting.

For those not accustomed to being so forthright about Venus issues, this energy can be uncomfortable. It’s also very easy to distort, especially if you’re unloved/unwanted/jealous. You can sneer at others while feeling bitter over what you don’t have – contrasts are hi-lighted in Leo’s bold light. But the purpose of these contrasts is to remind you of what you could have if you stopped dwelling on what you’re lacking. Not to say that we can all be rich, famous and airbrushed. But we do all want certain things. Venus in Leo will emphasize the distant glitter so you can take stock of what’s beautiful in your life and what situations might be blocking the acquisition of more love and beauty.

If you think you deserve better, what’s stopping you from attracting it? Note that Mars (action) will be in the same sign as Venus (although not conjunct) until Aug 18th, so action and attraction are on the same page. Act with confidence, joy and dignity to attract the same.

Here are the aspects Venus in Leo will make:

  • Jul 28th: trine Ceres in Sagittarius (0 deg)

  • Aug 1st: trine Chiron Rx in Aries (5 deg)

  • Aug 2nd: square Uranus in Taurus (6 deg)

  • Aug 5th: inconjunct Black Moon Lilith in Pisces (10 deg)

  • Aug 8th: trine Jupiter Rx in Sagittarius (14 deg)

  • Aug 9th: inconjunct Saturn Rx in Capricorn (15 deg)

  • Aug 11th: inconjunct Neptune Rx in Pisces (18 deg)

  • Aug 14th: conjunct the Sun (21 deg)

  • Aug 14th: inconjunct Pluto Rx in Capricorn (21 deg)

  • Aug 15th: square Juno in Taurus (22 deg)

  • Aug 19th: sextile Pallas in Libra (27 deg)

  • Aug 19th: conjunct Juno (28 deg)

  • Aug 21st: Virgo ingress

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July 26th, 2019: Mars in Leo Inconjunct Saturn

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Gustave Moreau

Gustave Moreau

  • Mars in Leo inconjunct Saturn Rx in Capricorn (15 deg)

Acting as a brake on yesterday’s exuberant Mars/Jupiter trine, this aspect can cause some hesitation. Authority or fears can block actions, and actions can disrupt the rules. You may push too hard or come to a full stop. Adjustment is key – keep moving forward (with confidence) but attend to rules as well. Approach delays and frustrations with patience rather than viewing them as a challenge to your ego.

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July 26th, 2019: Mars in Leo Inconjunct Saturn

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Gustave Moreau

Gustave Moreau

  • Mars in Leo inconjunct Saturn Rx in Capricorn (15 deg)

Acting as a brake on yesterday’s exuberant Mars/Jupiter trine, this aspect can cause some hesitation. Authority or fears can block actions, and actions can disrupt the rules. You may push too hard or come to a full stop. Adjustment is key – keep moving forward (with confidence) but attend to rules as well. Approach delays and frustrations with patience rather than viewing them as a challenge to your ego.

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