The lazy days of summer are upon us again. 'Happens every year at this time. Well lets see all about Leo, the Lion. The fifth house in the zodiac, it represents the natural house of romance, children, creativity and performance. These lovely ones must perform and be the heart (it rules the heart) mind, and spirit of all there is in whatever medium that they are involved with. Leo is a fixed sign and fiery, impulsive, and powerfully adamant about whatever theatre they happen to be performing. This could be making the bed in the morning if that is where they happen to be at the moment.

This star has to be in charge as they posses the ability to create the moment. They will seemingly create a melodrama if not acknowledged without any trouble at all. Those of us around them will have to be ready to allow their talent to shine at a moments notice. Their talent is such that they have an extraordinary ability to create theatre where ever they see fit. When young they love to be the center of the play, but as they age they prefer the directors chair. Their pride can get in the way of good sense. Isn't it interesting that a group of lions are called the pride. Nature and astrology have so much in common. Astrology takes from the world to give meaning to the signs.

Leo's emerge into the world from the womb of the Cancer native and explode into our world to be ready to tell us that they are not like anyone else. Is Madonna a Leo that emulates that behavior? She is a well known person who lives her Leo temperament. Most Leo's do not have the hardware for her lifestyle. But they truly believe that they have something to offer the world around them and want to leave their mark on whoever they treasure.

This sign has a fear of being discovered when they wing it, that is when they don't have an answer for something, then they put on a show. But they usually can carry it off anyway. Leo's truly are the great imitators when they need to be. Life is an adventure for them to taste what it is like, to demonstrate how to be the center of wherever they happen to be.

Leo's job is to allow the creative juices to flow through them and let the chips fall where they may, as long as they get the recognition for their input and inspiration. These fiery souls have the light of the Sun radiating through them at all times. Their task is to benefit society in the most loving way, and they have to ability to carry this off extremely well. They also give the best presents when they think about the gift and who it is for, and not just give to be acknowledged.

The Leo native expects, as his royalty demands, that others do what is necessary for him to engage in whatever they think is right for the moment. They do not take kindly to those who do not acknowledge them for their greatness. This is exaggerated of course, but it does flow through the blood of Leo, even if they do not say anything.

Leo's basically get along with the family as long as they are the center of the activity due to their natural goodness in their heart. The family must revolve around them, or they leave to find greener pastures. But in the romance department he is loving and a faithful partner as long as they are the focal point in the relationship. They need to be pandered to unless they are shining. Leo can and usually have a very affectionate nature. They can become frightful if they are not shown the respect they feel that they deserve. Leo's can be the most devoted to their children, seeming to get right down to their level almost immediately, and allowing them to create with fun.

Some famous people born in Leo are:
Madonna, Alex Trebek, Loni Anderson, Lucille Ball, Sam Elliot, Timothy Hutton, Robert Redford, Christian Slater, Connie Chung, Danny Glover, Kevin Spacey, Dorothy Hamill, Peggy Fleming, Arnold Schwarznegger, Wesley Snipes, Tipper Gore, Jerry Garcia, Martha Stewart, Antonio Bandaras, Lisa Kudrow, Carroll O’Connor, Billy Bob Thornton, David Duchovny, Danny Bonaduce, Matthew Perry, Kyra Sedgwick, Woody Harrelson, Jacqueline Kennedy, Whitney Houston, Monica Lewinsky, Delta Burke, Charlize Therone and Deborah Norville.

Some famous places ruled by Leo are:
Bath England, Bombay India, Bristol England, Northern California, Chicago Illinois, Damascas Syria, France, Italy, Madagascar, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Portsmouth England, Prague Czechoslovakia, Northern Romania and Washington State.

What the Planets are Doing...

The Sun wanders into LEO, 7/22 at 9:36 am PST. This sign is ruled by the Sun. Have you seen the lions just lazing around, especially after eating? Well that’s how it is for us during these days. We are riding out an Eclipse the day before the Sun enters Leo (7/21), so we will be feeling it until the next Eclipse in the New Year. This Eclipse is at the 29th degree of Cancer and that is so very strong that the energy will proclaim itself in ways we can't determine. It will hit everyone differently as we all have different charts. We are a Cancer country so it will definitely be felt by our nation. I hope that it will be a very positive effect, and only time will tell.

Venus enters Cancer on July 31st. Venus can take her time here and let the energy soak in before she makes a decision. Also in Cancer, she will really concentrate on the job of making a good income. Cancer likes money and will work hard for it. This is also the place where she can organize all her little boxes and keep them straight.

August 2nd Mercury goes into Virgo. Put on your thinking caps everyone as we will feel the need to analyze all that we come in contact with. A Virgo Mercury is different that a Gemini Mercury, as in Virgo there is more discernment than with a Gemini Mercury. Gemini just takes in the information and disseminates it as they choose. Mercury is really quite happy here. Not so rushed.

On August 6th there is another Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius/Leo. Three Eclipses in six weeks can leave a body tired. This is a Full Moon with style and concentration that will keep us aware of how little control we have in nature. Here we are thinking we know what will happen, and all the time we are at the mercy of the energies that surround us. Time will tell what is in the offing. This energy will affect all of us differently as it will fall in a different place in our individual astrological charts.

August 10th there is a Mars Saturn square that is very strong, so I urge you all to take it easy that day and do not argue with another or pick a fight. You might want to do just that as you will feel a push/pull energy. Keep smiling as this too shall pass.

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