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We've divided our 2007 yearly horoscopes into 3 groups (or decanates) per sign for more accuracy. Remember that if you know your Ascendant, read forecasts for both your Sun sign and your Ascendant sign. In fact, these horoscopes are even more helpful if read for your rising sign (Ascendant). If you know your birth time, but don't know your Ascendant, be sure to see How to Obtain Your Astrology Chart here.

 


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Leo (Born July 23 to August 2)
AND Leo Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Leo:

Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

June

Overview.

Until the 21st, the Sun continues to spotlight your sector of friends, groups, and wishes. It's a friendly transit, when connections can be made and networking pays off. Being part of a community or circle of friends and building your social network is important to you at this time. You are more stimulated by all that is unconventional during this cycle, and your ideas are original and progressive now.

The Sun travels through your twelfth house from the 21st, marking a time of retreat and regeneration. Think about the attachments you have--to things, people, and routines--and consider which ones are dragging you down. This is a time when competitive energies and the ego are on a bit of a break. It's not the time to push ahead with brand new projects. Rather, it's a time of reflection, dreaming, and recharging your batteries. Situations that have naturally outgrown their usefulness in your life can now be put behind you. Endings of natural cycles may be part of the picture at this time of year. Your energy is largely applied to personal and private affairs now. Your disposition is introspective. Rest and reflect, and prepare for a more outgoing cycle when the Sun moves into your first house.

June is a power month for you. Your social agenda is hopping, and your personal magnetism runs high. Don�t miss an opportunity period on the 11-13, when powerful creative energy is with you. Tensions with a romantic partner can figure but needn�t be frustrating. Watch for a face-off, particularly the 18-19. A new idea for a project is likely to arrive after the 16th, but now is not the time to launch it. Take your time and work out all the details first. On the 20-21, romance is in the air and you are taking the lead.

In the first half of the month, there is a strong emphasis on your fifth and eleventh house axis, and issues surrounding creativity, children, friendship, and romance come to the foreground.

This month, Mercury begins a retrograde cycle on June 15th and runs until July 9th. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of personal finances, as well as communications with friends or groups, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Major financial initiatives should be avoided. Remember that friends don't mean what they say and don't say what they mean, and take what you hear with a grain of salt. Group meetings may be delayed or cancelled. Occurring in your solar twelfth house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to your own intuition. You may find that you are less able to rely on your intuition. Perhaps you're picking up the wrong cues or reading too much into situations. Whatever the case may be, for the time being, you may not feel that your intuition is serving you well. Be as non-judgmental as you can, but do keep an eye out for deceptiveness and falseness in others. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating about your inner world now; or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

This month, Saturn and Neptune oppose for the final time. This energy first occurred in August 2006 (see our horoscope archives in August for an explanation of the conflict). Some sort of resolve of the conflict is in sight now.

Your ruler, the Sun, forms stimulating connections to Chiron, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, and Neptune this month, on the 6th and 11-13, representing opportunity periods for you. On the 6th, the opportunity for your personality to shine brightly without any real effort on your part arises. Others accept and admire you for exactly who you are. The 11-13 presents multiple opportunities. Intelligence is at a peak, and others could turn to you for advice. Energy and initiative are with you, as well as some inspiration and responsibility. You could also receive some good news. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 5, 9-10, 18-19, 21-22, and 28-29, when you may feel neglected, slighted, or unappreciated. Be especially prudent on the 9-10, when erratic behavior could be costly, and when a clash with a partner is likely. Intense emotions, and perhaps suspicion, could figure on the 18-19. A feeling of disillusionment may be part of the picture on the 28-29, but talking things through will help matters greatly.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 10-12 and 28. Both of these periods are strong for money matters. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 1-2, 4, and 29.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 3-4, 7-8, and especially the 19-20. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 5-6 and 21-22. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 11-12 and 30-July 1. Use these periods for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 8-10 and 25-29.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 10-12 and 30-July 1. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 1-2 and 25-29, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 20 and 30-1 (with some challenges). Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 3-4, 5, 8-9, 18-19, 21-22, 25-26, and 29-30, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus continues to transit your solar twelfth house until the 5th. Matters of the heart touch you deeply. You may willingly play a supportive role to a partner, offering him or her more compassion and selfless love. If a romance were to begin during this period, it would likely be a private or even secret one. What you don't know might just be helping you right now, because what's happening behind your back is moving in your favor and all will come out happily when your dreams become a reality soon enough.

Venus transits your solar first house from the 5th forward. You could find it hard to deny yourself anything during this cycle! This is a time when you naturally let loose your softer, receptive side. Romantic matters, as well as pleasure-seeking activities, come to the fore now. You are more likely to pay closer attention to your physical appearance and mannerisms, aiming to improve and enhance your attractiveness. Others find you agreeable and cooperative. This position is strongest from the 5-16, when Venus is directly on your Sun, spotlighting your charm and sweetness.

Mercury transits your private solar twelfth house all month. Your mind is focused on private matters and past issues during this cycle. This is a time when you are least likely to speak out of turn or to express yourself freely. You're searching behind the curtain, and examining the past for answers. This is a good time for research, quiet contemplation, and meditation; but do avoid being dragged down by issues that have outgrown their worth and purpose. Examining the past in order to improve the future is certainly worthwhile, as long as you don't waste your energy on guilt. Creative endeavors could prosper now, particularly those that draw upon the emotions or that require creative visualization skills, such as poetry, art, acting, and other such activities. You are likely to require a certain amount of solitude in order to get your thoughts together or to be mentally productive. You are less likely to chat indiscriminately during this transit, and tend to be a little secretive or tight-lipped for the time being. This may be important, in fact, because this position is sometimes associated with the uncovering of secrets, so discretion may be in order. It may be particularly important during Mercury's retrograde cycle from June 15-July 9.

Mars continues to energize your solar ninth house until the 24th. During this period, you are especially enthusiastic and more bold than usual. Some restlessness and hunger for adventure is experienced now. Essentially, you are looking to expand your activities, and you may find that you have a lot of energy for higher studies, travel, or simply new subjects. Negative potentials include being excessively opinionated or getting easily fired up over differences in points of view, or legal fights. It's a fabulous time for promoting your ideas and beliefs, although coming on too strong could work against you if you're not careful. If you can't travel, you'll feel like doing so, or at least travel in your mind, simply because you have a great urge to expand your horizons in some manner. Energies thrown toward recreation, travel, or just cooking up great new ideas are well spent and serve to refresh and renew your vitality. Creative projects can flourish with enlarged focus and redoubled efforts that somehow don't tire you out. Time flies when you're having fun and leaves you with more vigor than when you began. Big, ambitious, adventurous ideas can come to you in a rush during this cycle, propelled by the urge to do something you've never done before.

Mars activates your solar tenth house from the 24th, bringing dynamic energy to all career, professional, and public matters. You could find that your talents or services are especially in demand now. Courage, ambition, energy, enterprise, force, emotional involvement, business acumen, and a strong perhaps even compulsive drive for success can lead to professional recognition. You always like to see practical results for your efforts and take pride in doing a job correctly, and this is a good cycle in which to show your leadership skills. Don't, however, let your enterprising nature get interpreted as aggressiveness or insensitivity. 

Highlights:

May 31-June 1 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

June 3-6 Operative energies include the Sun trine Chiron and opposite Jupiter; Mars trines Jupiter and sextile Chiron; and Venus sesquiquadrate Jupiter. These energies produce a natural energizing spirit. Enthusiasm and confidence are with us now, and it's easy to tap into our more unique qualities and talents in order to go after what we want. However, we also have the tendency to over-reach. For you, others receive you well, particularly romantic partners or interests, although you should try to tame a tendency to exaggerate your abilities and means.

June 5-6 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

June 9 With the Sun and Venus in hard aspect to Uranus, watch for disruptions in personal relationships and general plans. Expect the unexpected! For you, these disruptions and surprises are likely to occur in the realms of communications, career, and joint finances or intimate matters. Your own behavior may upset those close to you.

June 10-12 Operative energies include the Sun sextile Mars and Saturn, and Mars trine Saturn. We are able to creatively solve problems and to instinctively take action when necessary now. It's easy to stick to a specific task and make headway. Work takes on definite shape, and we can see results from our efforts. This gives us a sense of responsibility and a feeling of directedness and purposefulness. This is a good time to temper our energy and to exercise better judgment, as well as to get and feel organized. Traditional methods work, and thoroughness brings rewards. Practical considerations are favored over impulsive decisions. For you, this is an outstanding period for personal accomplishment. Others may recognize your leadership qualities. Increased responsibilities are satisfying. Taking action on health and work matters figures. Plans to broaden your horizons may be solidified now.

June 11-12 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

June 13 Operative energies include the Sun trine Neptune and Mars sextile Neptune. Interesting synchronicities can occur now. We may be at the right place at the right time, probably because our hunches are more likely to be correct and we are "tuned in". Instinctual judgment is enhanced under these influences. This period favors dancing, swimming, photography, the arts, and entertainment--mediums in which we act upon our more spiritual or artistic inclinations. It's a time when we are guided by intuition more than reason. Taking action towards the attainment of a dream can also figure now. For you, interesting twists to your life story could occur now, and you may be the one who surprises someone. Others find you especially intriguing. Taking action on joint finances may be especially rewarding now. An unusual opportunity to travel or otherwise broaden your horizons may be part of the picture.

June 14 New Moon in Gemini in your solar eleventh house affects you until the next New Moon in July. The eleventh house is a sector associated with networking, making contact, group activities, and income earned from business. With the New Moon here, focus is on making contacts and reaching out to others in both a social and professional sense. It's a time to turn inner restlessness into fruitful contact with others. Heightened awareness of your position in life within the context of the group, rather than through self-centered focus, is probable with this position of the New Moon, as well as a need for social security. Goals that involve networking, making connections with others, joining or strengthening ties in a group project/activity, and nurturing good will are the focus this month.

June 14-16 Mercury is stationary retrograde now, and will remain retrograde until July 9th--a cycle when rethinking matters is the name of the game. When Mercury is stationary, as it is now, it's especially important to prepare for possible breakdowns in communication. Back up your computer, double-check your paperwork, and remember that you may not have all the necessary information to make big decisions for the time being. Avoid signing contracts or deals, as they may not work out as you expected, or they might need revision later.

June 18-19 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

June 20-21 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

June 27-28 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

June 29-30 Operative energies include Mars-Uranus, Sun-Saturn, Sun-Neptune, and Venus-Neptune hard aspects. The contrast between what is real and what is only a dream is explicit. It's best to avoid beginning a new project for the time being, as there is a lack of clarity now. For you, long-standing challenges regarding personal freedom matters versus the needs of a partner or the need for a relationship can reach a head now before final resolve. Disappointments and frustrations are likely. You may feel misunderstood, or could find others are disappointed with you. As well, confusing communications could be part of the picture now.

June 30 Full Moon in Capricorn in your solar sixth house. Avoid blaming others for your own state of discontent. You can use this surge of emotional energy to make positive changes to your routines. Do something to improve your work conditions if they are annoying you--even if it's a small act of kindness with a co-worker or bringing in something to brighten up your desk or office. Get going on your exercise or nutrition program that you've been toying with in your mind. This may also be a time when a work project comes to fruition or completion.

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Leo (Born July 23 to August 2)
AND Leo Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Leo:

Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

May

Leo the LionOverview.

Until the 21st, the Sun continues to spotlight your career and public sector. Focus is on what you do, how you do it, and what you accomplish. Do whatever you can to adopt a serious approach to business because you are in the spotlight. A time when practical vision may be at a high, during which you can see what needs to be done and just how to go about doing it. Career and vocational issues may benefit from the increased clarity you possess.  Much of your energy will be applied to vocational achievement, professional success, and leadership during this cycle. The desire for some form of recognition and financial success is stronger than any other time of the year.

The Sun illuminates your sector of friends, groups, and dreams coming true from the 21st. It's a sociable sector of your chart, and that's exactly how you are feeling--happy, lighthearted, and social. Group affiliations capture your attention. Connections can be made now and networking pays off. Being part of a community or circle of friends and building your social network is important to you at this time. This is a rather happy, goal-oriented cycle. A lively agenda is promised, you're attracting quite a bit of interest, and your energy for making contact with others is high. A stronger sense of community is with you during this cycle. Relationships take on a fun, if impersonal, tone now. Activities with children increase. You are more stimulated by all that is unconventional during this cycle, and your ideas are original and progressive now. This is a time to follow your dreams and ideals, and to plant a seed in the form of a wish for the future.

Others take notice of you more than usual in May, and it�s time to perform! Regarding matters of the heart, however, you take pleasure in quiet, private, and spiritual moments. Some sacrifices are likely, but you are quite happy to make them. Relationship snafus are likely to occur, but keep you stimulated and have their way of working out for the best. Unsettled financial matters could get in the way of your desire to indulge in extra-curricular activities. However, your strong sense of responsibility should get you on the right track.

This month, Jupiter squares Uranus and trines Saturn. These long-term energies have been with us since January and March, respectively. For you, it would be wise to make something of your hobbies--even if it doesn't translate to income, you might find that expressing yourself creatively really helps to define yourself and to understand yourself better. You have the determination to express yourself in tangible, rewarding ways now and into the next few months. However, you might find some conflict involving your pursuit of pleasure now and through October--sometimes you could find yourself acting upon impulses that seem, on the surface of things, beyond your control. You could be searching for ego-gratifying experiences, which may not sit well with others, or could leave you feeling unsatisfied in the long run. Unsettled financial matters could also get in the way of your desire to indulge in extra-curricular activities. An unexpected financial issue, perhaps opportunity, can arise now. An intimacy matter in a love affair could crop up. However, your strong sense of responsibility should get you on the right track. Creative output could be tinged with your own deeper emotions, providing some form of release. Try not to instigate change just for the sake of change, and avoid rash behavior. On the other hand, if you look for opportunities, you have more confidence and faith now to do something totally different, and inspiration may be found now. But do avoid blowing off responsibilities while you pursue your new vision.

Your ruler, the Sun, forms a stimulating connection to mercury this month, on the 1-2, representing an opportunity period for you. Intelligence is at a peak, and others could turn to you for advice. You could also receive some good news. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--are more frequent this month and occur on the 3-4, 5-6, 8-9, 12-13, 19-20, and 29, when you may feel neglected, slighted, or unappreciated.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1-2, 8-9, 19-21 (with tension), and 22-23. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 3-5, 7, 10, 27, and 29.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 4-7 and 30-31. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. The Full Moon on the 2nd may bring romantic declarations or epiphanies. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 1, 8-10, 19-20, and 23. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 5, 8-9 (with concurrent challenges), and 24-25. Use these periods for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 10-11 and 20.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 4-6 (with some challenges) and 21. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 8-9, and 19-20, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 1, 20-21, and 24-25. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 6-11, 14, 22-23, and 28-29, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus continues to transit your solar eleventh house until the 8th, where she enlivens your friendships and group associations with charm and grace. You are likely to enjoy a strong feeling of happiness and solidarity in friendship, or with groups of like-minded individuals. You are more peace-loving than usual and slightly detached on a personal level. If a romance were to occur during this time frame, it would be characterized by a strong feeling of camaraderie, but it could also be rather impersonal and perhaps lacking in depth and intimacy.

Venus warms your solar twelfth house from the 8th. Venus is spending some time in "hibernation" in your privacy sector. Now, this doesn't necessarily mean that your love life is stagnant, but that your affection is expressed behind closed doors. Attraction to secrets and whispers characterize this period, although for some, it can also be a time of endings, relationship concerns, and wistfulness. Personal and social contacts may be secretive, and there can be secret love affairs, or at least very private love feelings and longings. Shyness can lead to some loneliness or romantic frustration.

Mercury continues to transit your solar tenth house until the 11th. Financial security, professional prestige, and social status are the dominant mental issues for the time being. Career planning strategies or thinking of concrete ways to turn your dreams into realities as well as sharing your thoughts on these matters with a few significant others should be very fruitful now. It is a good time to communicate with someone in a position to help you achieve your aspirations.

Mercury transits your solar eleventh house from the 11-28. You have an active mind and the ability to come up with unusual ideas during this cycle. If this energy is used well, you can harness the power of your mind to turn your wishes into actuality. Intuitive insights and original reasoning ability produce the occasional touch of genius - you often comprehend issues that others find quite incomprehensible during this cycle! Your objective and original thinking can be used for the scientific investigation of advanced metaphysical concepts and humanitarian ideals - or other profound issues that could lead humanity towards a better future. You could also do a lot of thinking and musing about your own happiness and long-term goals.

Mercury transits your private solar twelfth house from the 28th. During this trend, your mind is focused on private matters and past issues. You're searching behind the curtain, and examining the past for answers. This is a good time for research, quiet contemplation, and meditation; but do avoid being dragged down by issues that have outgrown their worth and purpose. Examining the past in order to improve the future is certainly worthwhile, as long as you don't waste your energy on guilt.

Until the 15th, Mars continues to activate your solar eighth house, and your personal, intimate life speeds up. You experience every situation intensely and deeply during this cycle, even though your outward actions do not necessarily reveal this fact. You could find yourself attracted to mysterious or even dangerous situations. Sometimes this transit correlates with disputes over money. This is a time when your best course of action is to recognize that you need, or rely on, others for support. Circumstances in life are likely to occur that require you to take the lead or to apply personal action in connection with joint finances.

Mars energizes your solar ninth house from the 15th. During this period, you are especially enthusiastic and more bold than usual. Some restlessness and hunger for adventure is experienced now. Essentially, you are looking to expand your activities, and you may find that you have a lot of energy for higher studies, travel, or simply new subjects. Negative potentials include being excessively opinionated or getting easily fired up over differences in points of view, or legal fights. It's a fabulous time for promoting your ideas and beliefs, although coming on too strong could work against you if you're not careful. If you can't travel, you'll feel like doing so, or at least travel in your mind, simply because you have a great urge to expand your horizons in some manner. Energies thrown toward recreation, travel, or just cooking up great new ideas are well spent and serve to refresh and renew your vitality. Creative projects can flourish with enlarged focus and redoubled efforts that somehow don't tire you out. Time flies when you're having fun and leaves you with more vigor than when you began. Big, ambitious, adventurous ideas can come to you in a rush during this cycle, propelled by the urge to do something you've never done before.

 

Highlights:

May 2 Full Moon in Scorpio in your solar fourth house. The last two weeks have found you working hard towards your career goals and other public matters. The demands of your personal life are now paramount. Striking a balance between energy spent on work and energy spent on domestic matters is essential now. Balanced attention to your public and personal lives is what you need to focus on. It's time to prioritize. Otherwise, you run the risk of over-extending yourself. A home, family, or property matter could grab your complete attention at this time.

May 3-5 Operative energies include the Sun conjunct Mercury and in hard aspect with Pluto; and Mercury square Saturn. Our wants are aligned with our thoughts, and problem-solving comes naturally. What we say or write now has impact, for better or for worse! However, we are not very good at truly listening to what others have to say, and when we do, we tend to read between the lines with a negative slant. Our minds are investigative. Some of us could feel troubled or stressed with these influences. For you, avoid power plays and mind games. You have a tendency to come off in a suspicious manner. Critical or annoying elements may occur on the job now. This is not the best time for publicity.

May 4-5 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

May 7-9 Operative energies include Venus opposition Pluto; Sun square Saturn and sextile Uranus; Mercury square Neptune and sextile Mars. Intense social interactions are likely during this period. Frustrations involving blocked will and evasiveness can drive us to come up with creative solutions to problems now. For you, power plays and tensions could arise amongst friends or lovers. A partner could be feeling neglected or slighted, or might be acting emotionally distant. Communications may be heated or just plain confusing. Ultimately, you can arrive at new ways to handle old problems.

May 8-9 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

May 12-14 Operative energies include Mars square Pluto, Sun square Neptune, and Venus sesquiquadrate Neptune. Our desires are intense and difficult to satisfy right now. Some disillusionments are likely, as we tend to see what we want to see rather than what is. For you, avoid turning a simple difference of opinion into a power play. This is a time when others could find you evasive or confusing, particularly a close partner. Communications can be muddled, so it would be wise to be especially clear. You might want to put off signing contracts or making a presentation for a better time.

May 15-16 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

May 16 New Moon in late Taurus in your solar tenth house affects you until the next New Moon in June. Heightened sensitivity to your standing in society and your goals for constructive progress are highlighted this month. It's a good time to develop new business plans and goals, assuming the New Moon is not very afflicted, and a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to your career goals is a potential. It is a time to focus on the elements of your personality that you are projecting to society and as a professional. Goals for self-mastery and self-discipline should be made at this time. This is a phase when you will be busy with career and/or public responsibilities.

May 19-20 Operative energies include Mars sesquiquadrate Saturn, Sun inconjunct Pluto, and Mercury opposite Jupiter and square Uranus. There is a feeling of being blocked when we are attempting to go after what we want. Adjustments are necessary now in order for our lives to move forward. The need to make changes in our life that will further our psychological development arise now. Decision-making, however, may be based on unrealistic or overly optimistic premises. For you, tension on the job is possible. You could be encountering aggressive people or pressure now. You could also be on the receiving end of suspicion.

May 21-22 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

May 23-24 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

May 25 Venus trines Uranus. We lose our fear of taking risks at this time, and we happily embrace all that is new, unusual, and out-of-the-ordinary with regards to romantic involvements as well as financial undertakings. We have an offbeat, pleasant attitude and people are more willing to socialize. For you, this is a strong period for a close partnership (either attracting or improving on one), and for public credibility. A pleasant communication or conversation could figure strongly now.

May 31 Full Moon in Sagittarius in your solar fifth house. You want to have fun, and the demands of your larger goals in life may have been eclipsing your pleasure-seeking activities. It can be hard to find time for everything you want to do, but without creative self-expression (be it romantic or playful), you simply won't feel complete. It's time to do something self-expressive, fun, and creative. You may be required to complete a creative project at this time. You could feel an overwhelming need to pour your heart out to a lover, or a romantic affair reaches some sort of epiphany. There could be a whirlwind of activity surrounding your child or children.

May 31-June 1 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

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April 2007: Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

April

Overview. Until the 20th, the Sun illuminates your solar ninth house. This transit that started in March finds you at your most adventurous and philosophical. Routine tends to bother you now, as you instinctively are drawn towards anything that brings you up and out of the mundane. You feel more fulfilled when you expand your horizons during this cycle. This can be a restless time, and it could also be a little self-indulgent. As long as you don't fall into the trap of blind optimism, it's a very pleasant time when you have the guts to do something different and enjoy yourself. You are also in the position to gain more of an overall perspective on your life and on your goals.

From the 20th, the Sun spotlights your career and public sector. More than any other time of the year, your focus is drawn to your "place" or standing in the outer world, and your reputation. This is the time when you are more interested in, and focused on, accomplishing something important. Your competency is something that you are especially sensitive to during this cycle. You want to shine. Your vision is practical right now, and you want to see tangible results for your efforts. More contact with authority figures is likely during this period. Recognition is likely to come your way whether you ask for it or not, and the responsibility that comes right along with it! Do what you feel is right, keeping in mind that you are at your most visible during this period in the year.

Creative and romantic opportunities abound for you this month, particularly on the 7-12 and 19th. You have your eye on the biggest prize, and are not content with mere routine. In the last week of the month, there could be some ambiguities or unexpected happenings surrounding shared resources with a partner, debts, taxes, or loans. This could interfere with your own adamant pursuit of pleasure, if the pleasure you seek or the hobbies you involve yourself in require extra money to spend. There could also be surprises or experimentation surrounding your intimate relationships.

Jupiter retrogrades this month, kicking off a retrograde period that lasts until the first week of August, and involves some re-thinking of matters surrounding romantic relationships, hobbies, recreation, and relationships with children. By August, you will be ready to move forward in these areas with gusto. Saturn's direct motion this month suggests that any stagnation you've been experiencing with personal initiative, appearance, and drive will begin to lift and these matters start to move forward. It's also a helpful influence for your health and work.

Your ruler, the Sun, forms stimulating connections to Chiron, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto on the  3-5, 7-12, and 18-19, representing opportunity periods for you. On the 3-5, others naturally recognize and appreciate your more unique qualities. Business opportunities and/or increased authority, recognition, and powers of persuasion come your way on the 7-12 and 18-19. These are also strong periods for health, work, shared finances, romance, children, and family matters. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 1-2, 21-23, and 24-25. Watch for impulsive or erratic behavior especially on the 1-2 and 21-23, and overindulgence on the 24-25.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1, 5-8, 19, 21-22, and 26. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 2-4, 9-10, 12, 14, and 27-28.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 9-10 (especially strong) and 21. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 2-4, 24-25, 27-28, and 30. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 1-5, and 26-29 (with mixed results). Use these periods for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 21-23.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 7-8 and 27-28. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 1-3, 12, and 29-30, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 5-8, 24-25, 27-28, and 30. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 1-4, 10-11, 20-23, and 29, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus continues to warm your solar tenth house until the 12th. You are more socially ambitious than usual during this cycle. Attention is drawn to your professional manner or your personal relationships become more public. More opportunities to socialize and network could present themselves now, or circumstances are such that you need to draw upon your diplomacy skills in order to advance.

Venus transits your friendship sector from the 12th, where she enlivens your friendships and group associations with charm and grace. You are likely to enjoy a strong feeling of happiness and solidarity in friendship, or with groups of like-minded individuals. You are more peace-loving than usual and slightly detached on a personal level. If a romance were to occur during this time frame, it would be characterized by a strong feeling of camaraderie, but it could also be rather impersonal and perhaps lacking in depth and intimacy.

Mercury continues to transit your solar eighth house until the 10th. Much of your knowledge may be gained through intuitive means rather than the study of books or facts and figures at this time. Your mental disposition is ideally suited to work of an investigative nature, research, or psychotherapy during this period. Emotionally-charged topics such as sexuality and intimacy, feelings about the power dynamics in your partnerships, and money you share with significant others can be discussed rationally and objectively now. You could clarify any long-standing issues related to any of these. On a practical level, it is the time to handle joint finances, material assets or property you hold in common with another, and matters pertaining to inheritances, taxes, or commercial interests.

Mercury transits your solar ninth house from the 10-27. Not content to focus on mundane, practical affairs just now, your mind is on bigger visions, thoughts, and ideals. You are open to expanding your knowledge base during this cycle, and communications from or with someone far away may be part of the picture. You are putting everything into perspective now, rather than compartmentalizing. Instead of simply shooting the breeze, you are more inclined to discuss broader philosophies now. Your inclination during this cycle is to think about the "big picture" rather than the mundane circumstances and details of your life. Missing appointments and other forms of forgetfulness could be part of the picture now.

Mercury journeys through your career and reputation sector from the 27th. You are likely thinking a lot about your career and business matters, or your career requires more communication than usual during this cycle. You speak with authority during this period, and you are more accountable than usual for what (and how) you communicate. Your ideas may come into public view now. Use the power of words to influence authority figures. This is an excellent period for developing career and professional plans or strategies. You may be turned to for advice or for your opinion on important matters. Although approachable and ready to communicate, you are less inclined towards chatting about frivolous matters now. You tend to think about your position or standing on a professional level more frequently during this cycle. You are likely doing some multi-tasking regarding career and business matters. Negative use of this influence would be to worry unnecessarily about your reputation and responsibilities.

Mars energizes your solar eighth house from the 6th. Sexuality and intimacy are stimulated under this transit. Negative expression of this energy is the tendency towards ego conflicts concerning jointly held property or money. Conflicts with partners over values or possessions are possible. Occasionally, this transit could bring a crisis or ending of some kind. Something you hear about now might disturb or touch you deeply. You are likely to be more strategic in your actions during this period, as you become aware of the subtleties of human interaction. This is a time when your best course of action is to recognize that you need, or rely on, others for support.
 

Highlights:

April 2 Full Moon in Libra in your solar third house. Relationships come into focus--dependency issues surface now. The last two weeks have found you somewhat restless and in need of more from life than the mundane. Now the mundane is catching up with you. Errands need to be run, people are talking your ear off, you need to do some paperwork and answer calls. An important document could arrive, or a sudden need to run an important errand or to take a short trip could be part of the picture. You are pushed to find a balance now. Do what needs to be done so that you can free yourself up for more adventurous and fulfilling activities.

April 6-7 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

April 7-8 Operative energies include Mercury sextile Venus and the Sun trine Saturn. This is a good time for us to take care of practical and "earthly" matters. Meeting responsibilities is satisfying now. For you, you can gain respect or recognition now. Your decision-making skills are particularly sharp.

April 9-12 Operative energies include Sun trine Jupiter and sextile Neptune; and Mercury square Pluto. Idealistic and humanitarian goals or impulses surface now, although a suspicious attitude or stance could also be part of the picture. For you, this is an excellent period for enjoying partnership and romance. You are more willing to make personal sacrifices for others, and enjoy doing so. The only challenge now is avoiding pushing your ideas on others.

April 11-12 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

April 17 New Moon late Aries in your solar ninth house affects you until the next New Moon in May. The ninth house rules our spirit to grow, explore, and expand beyond the "regular" experiences in our lives. The New Moon here may bring some restlessness and dissatisfaction with regular routines. Make an effort to initiate new projects or activities that expand your mind, feed your spirit for adventure, and stretch your imagination. You may feel renewed by a new perspective on your life, something philosophical or spiritual that you read or learn, or an adventure that takes you away from the mundane routines in your life.

April 17-18 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

April 18-19 Operative energies include Sun trine Pluto and Mercury sextile Chiron. Intensity of focus, healing conversations, and a renewed sense of purpose are with us now. For you, this is a standout period for personal influence. Others respect you more than usual. You are confident and trustworthy. It's also strong for family matters, romance, children, creativity, and self-expression.

April 21-22 Operative energies include Mercury trine Jupiter and Saturn and sextile Neptune. Strong productivity on mental levels characterizes this combination. It's a good period for coming up with successful business plans and strategies. This is yet another combination in April that is strong for self-expression, creativity, recreation, and romance. You can make significant headway in creative projects now. Friendships and group activity can be satisfying and stabilizing.

April 24-25 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

April 26-30 A creative combination occurs now, involving a T-square between Venus, Jupiter, Mars and Uranus. Saturn and Neptune form harmonious angles to the Venus-Jupiter opposition. This exciting configuration stimulates your friendship, romance, pleasure, shared finances, and intimacy sectors. Disputes over shared resources, joint finances, or anything which you hold in common with another could occur now, and you are prone to impulsiveness and recklessness regarding such matters. Your desires and passions are stirred up now as well and this can be a time of a sexual and emotional renaissance in an intimate relationship. Unexpected developments concerning material resources that you hold in common with another person (such as a mate or business partner) are possible now. Sudden windfalls or reversals are also quite possible. Avoid sudden decisions regarding such matters.

April 26-27 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

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March 2007: Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

March

Leo the LionOverview. Until the 21st, the Sun continues to highlight your solar eighth house--a transit that began last month. Personal transformations, personal power, and intimate matters fulfill you most during this cycle. There may be a strong focus on other's money, such as the resources of a partner, through inheritance, banking and loans, or taxes. You are inclined to be more intense and perhaps even secretive at this time of year. Emotions tend to run deep right now, and you don't much like losing or feeling powerless. This can be a determined and personally powerful time of year if you apply the energy of this transit constructively.

From the 21st, the Sun illuminates your ninth house and your focus turns outward, away from the more personal concerns that have occupied your thoughts in the last months. More than any other time during the year, you are feeling most adventurous and willing to take a leap of faith. This is a cycle in which you seek a higher meaning to your life, and/or seek out new experiences that take you beyond the here and now, and beyond the mundane details of day-to-day life. Anything that broadens your experiences attracts now. A lack of superficiality finds you straight to the point, interested in the truth of things. It would be wise for you to consider scheduling a vacation, adventure of sorts, or a course that expands your mind. These don't have to happen now, but taking the time to recognize your needs for escaping the daily grind, taking a few risks, and feeding your spirit for self-expression through some form of adventure or higher learning, will help you to feel good about yourself. The only caution with this cycle is that you could lose touch with everyday affairs and important details.

Money matters in the first week of the month can take you off guard, but begin to settle down by the second week. Shared resources, taxes, and debts capture your attention this month. A new beginning on a financial level is in the stars from the 19th. This is an excellent period in which to get a handle on your finances. A romantic opportunity arises this month, and any existing romance is stabilized, bringing you much joy. However, you may experience confusing matters surrounding a partnership on the 25th.

From the 7th, Mercury turns direct and matters that have been stagnant for you begin to move forward. Mercury leaves its storm on the 16th, when "all things Mercury" tend to resume near-normal pace, and leaves its shadow on March 27th. From the 16-27th, we have a chance to revisit matters that may have stumped or annoyed us while Mercury was retrograde, or to put into action ideas that came to us during this cycle. For you, communications with partners, friends, groups, and intimate partners resume with less confusion and more clarity.

Two eclipses occur this month. One is a Lunar Eclipse on the 3rd at 13 degrees Virgo. Its opposition to Uranus brings a surprising turn of events. The other is a Solar Eclipse on the 19th at 28 degrees of Pisces. The effects of eclipses stay with us for as long as six months, and they reveal main areas of focus for this half-year period. A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. Therefore, major decision-making is best avoided from March 1-3 and then March 12-19th.

The Lunar Eclipse on the 3rd stimulates your solar second house. Surprises surrounding your personal finances and possessions are in store. Something that has been "in hiding" or brewing under the surface of things comes to light, or there is a significant fruition or culmination. Your sector of personal finances is involved. This could manifest, for example, as the culmination or fruition of a financial project, an event involving personal possessions that holds your attention, a sudden money-making opportunity, a flurry of activity resulting from a financial matter, and other such possibilities.

The Solar Eclipse on the 19th marks a new beginning for you. Letting go of the past is necessary in order to move forward. This eclipse occurs in your solar eighth house, suggesting a new approach to the way you share money and resources or get along with a close partner on an intimate level. New intimate liaisons or arrangements surrounding support from others (loans, joint finances, alimony, and so forth) may be formed in the coming months, as well as a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to your ability to employ self-mastery skills. This is a phase when you will be especially busy initiating new projects or activities that increase your resources. You may experience increased awareness of others�what makes them tick�as well as your own internal motivations during this period. It is a time when intimacy and deep levels of sharing are heightened. It is also a favorable time to start a financial plan, savings plan, take out a loan or consolidate, and do work in accounting.

Jupiter trines Saturn this month, linking your first and fifth houses in a pleasing way. This is a period of constructive accomplishment. We are practical, realistic, and our judgment is especially sound--and we derive much satisfaction from practical accomplishment. The key to harnessing this wonderful energy is to identify and find pleasure in the simple things that make you happy. For you, it would be wise to make something of your hobbies--even if it doesn't translate to income, you might find that expressing yourself creatively really helps to define yourself and to understand yourself better. You have the determination to express yourself in tangible, rewarding ways now and into the next few months.

Your ruler, the Sun, is somewhat beleaguered this month. However, it forms a strong connection to Uranus--by conjunction and declination--on the 3-5, representing an opportunity period for you. Some form of excitement is in store. As long as you are open to possibilities, this needn�t be unpleasant! Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 17-18, 21, and 28-29. Try not to let power games or resentment mess with your relationships and interactions.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1st, 4-6, and 15-18. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 2nd.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 7-8, 14-18, and 22-24. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 1-2, 9th (especially), and 21st. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. For more serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 2-5 and the 30-31. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 17-18 and 21-22.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 8-9 and 13-18. Red flag periods for these matters occur in the first week of the month, as well as the 10th and 21-24, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 2-3, 7-10 (especially), 16, and 30-31. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 17-18, 21, and 28-29, when others may not see you in the best of lighting!

Venus transits your ninth house until the 17th. You are all the more attractive and charming with this position, which increases your popularity. Public relations work, promotion, and other such endeavors are favored now. It is more about how you express yourself than the specifics of what you are saying that helps sway others to your position. There could be especial rapport with foreigners and with women if you are traveling during this period. If a romance were to begin now, it is more likely to be with someone of a different background or educational level, or someone you meet through travel. You have a taste for the exotic now that can show up in many areas of your life--who you are attracted to, what you buy, the kind of art or entertainment you enjoy, and so forth.

Venus transits your tenth house from the 17th. During this cycle, you are most charming and well-received on the job. Your responsibility and authority are likeable qualities now, making this a favorable period overall for schmoozing with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. You are socially ambitious right now, and success may come though your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your marriage partner. People who turn your head during this cycle are those who come across as especially competent.

Mercury transits your seventh house until the 18th. During this cycle, you are attracted to people who you feel are interested in life and who are good conversationalists. You feel comfortable relating with those you have a past history with. Your own thoughts become clearer through dialogue. You carefully weigh the pros and cons, and are more willing than usual to listen to other people's point of view. You may be doing public relations work, counseling, or arbitration during this cycle. There is a lot of emphasis on communications with partners and best friends at this time. You can use the power of words to give counsel to other people, or to smooth over differences. You know how to use the art of diplomacy and you can appreciate opposing viewpoints even if you don't necessarily agree with them during this period. Do be more cautious with your communications while Mercury is retrograde until the 7th, however. Be as clear as you can to avoid misunderstandings.

Mercury transits your eighth house from the 18th forward. You are more intuitive now than usual, picking up all of the hidden cues from people around you and reading between the lines. This is an excellent cycle in which to do some financial planning and strategizing. Research is also highly favored. It's also easier for you to approach sensitive, intimate, and personal matters with rationality and logic. As such, this is a great time to open up conversations about topics that normally might cause waves, such as those revolving around the sharing of power, intimacy, and finances.

Mars energizes your partnership sector all month, and the drama of this position is at its highest from the 1-11. With Mars in the seventh house, you are likely to exert your energy and initiative in active co-operation with others as associates or in partnerships of some kind. You can be aggressive and forceful in intimate relationships, or your partner may be displaying these traits. It is important to be restrained in all dealings with associates, business partners, and intimate partners. If you are too aggressive or dominant now, there is danger of trouble and loss through public opposition, unpopularity, damaged relationships, or even litigation in rare cases. This cycle tests your ability to resolve interpersonal conflicts. Remember that anger is often a mask for hurt feelings. There's bound to be a lot of friction or push and pull as you strive to balance your style and agenda with another's.

Overall, the best period of the month for you is the 21-31, when life tends to glide forward with few interruptions.

Highlights:

February 28-March 1 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

March 1-3 Operative energies include Mercury sextile Pluto, Venus sextile Chiron, Mars semi-square Jupiter. New information begins to come to light, and we have the power to heal our social relationships. Because this period occurs just before a lunar eclipse, hold off on finalizing any deals or plans if you can, however. But do pay attention to the information that surfaces now. For you, financial gains are possible now, and professional matters run especially well.

March 3 Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo in your solar second house. Flaws in an important system in your life come to light. The effects of this eclipse last for six months. Intimacy, issues of power and control, or joint finances may have been a focus for the last two weeks. Now it's time to recognize what makes you comfortable. This Full Moon is about balancing the give and take of intimacy--the giving and receiving of pleasure. Sharing issues come into focus, as do issues of power--what's yours and what's mine. Your comfort zones matter, and now is the time to take care of your own needs without eclipsing the needs of others.

March 3-4 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

March 4-5 The Sun conjuncts Uranus in your solar eighth house. The issues you deal with now are achieving a deeper level of sharing, cooperating, and blending your energies and values with those of another. Events may conspire in such a way that you suddenly become more acutely aware of deeper forces within yourself that are inhibiting your vitality and happiness. A surprise regarding finances could be part of the picture, or possibly an eye-opening intimate exchange occurs now.

March 8-9 Operative energies include Venus trine Jupiter and Saturn, Venus sextile Neptune, and Sun square Jupiter. This is an especially strong influence for creative output and is also excellent for cementing relationships. Because the grand trine affects your houses of self-expression, it's strong for creative matters. However, with your ruler square Jupiter, watch for over-inflated expectations.

March 10-11 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

March 15-16 Operative energies include Mars conjunct Chiron, Mercury sextile Venus, and Venus trine Pluto. Gaining new perspectives on romantic and sexual relationships, or on creative projects, occurs now. We seek out others, but won't settle for superficial connections. This can be a time of epiphanies and release of suppressed energies. Important contracts and new beginnings, however, are best avoided until after the Solar Eclipse on the 19th.

March 15-16 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

March 19 New Moon Solar Eclipse in late Pisces in your solar eighth house affects you for the next six months. A time to focus on goals involving compassion, letting go of the past, and acceptance. Nagging problems from the past six months need to be dealt with and put behind you. This is a time of empowerment. It is a good time to focus on issues of intimacy as well as developing self-mastery skills. You may experience increased awareness of others—what makes them tick—as well as your own internal motivations during this period. It is a time when intimacy and deep levels of sharing are heightened. It is also a favorable time to start a financial plan, savings plan, take out a loan or consolidate, and do work in accounting.

March 21-22 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

March 22-25 A mixed bag of energies operant now brings challenges and possible enlightenment. Mars in your seventh house opposes Saturn, sextiles Jupiter, and conjuncts Neptune. You may have to deal with challenges in your close partnerships and regarding your personal freedom or influence. A positive, growth-oriented outcome is favored, however, if you take a playful, charming approach to others.

March 28-29 Venus forms tense angles to Chiron and Pluto. This is a less than ideal period for financial transactions and for social relationships. Tensions derived from lack of trust are likely now. For you, being second-guessed on the job could be part of the picture. Avoid taking a sarcastic or suspicious approach to your communications with others.

March 28-29 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

March 30-31 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

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February 2007: Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

February

Overview. Until the 19th, the Sun continues to illuminate your solar seventh house--a transit that began in January. Close relationships with others, negotiations, compromise, and one-on-one dealings all are in focus during this cycle. This is the time of year, however, when vitality may be at a low--when you are more likely to catch a cold or to need more sleep. Chances to improve or attract a close partnership abound, however. It's time to compromise, negotiate, and perhaps let a partner take the lead for a while.

From the 19th, the Sun energizes your sector of  transformation, change, sexuality, personal growth, regeneration, others' money and resources, addictions, and taxes. As a result, this is not the most gregarious of months for you. You take a step back, focus on intimacy with a partner, or simply retreat a little from the hectic pace of life. This is an excellent time to create a budget or financial plan, or to rid yourself of bad habits that undermine your sense of personal power and self-mastery. All that is deeply personal comes into focus now. Intimate matters are especially important to you during this cycle. Just how well you are handling your life comes up for inspection. Your self-mastery skills and psychological predisposition matter to you more than usual. This is the time of year when you are most desirous of change on a deep level. Clearing out psychic "junk" or ridding yourself of bad habits may be part of the picture now. You are more willing than usual to explore life's secrets. This cycle brings greater in-depth understanding and an inclination to delve beneath the surface of matters to get to the bottom of them. Research uncovers new material that allows you to develop a better overall picture of the year's events. This is an especially introspective cycle during which you have the chance to truly uncover your personal strengths and talents. On a more practical level, you may be dealing with joint finances and shared resources now more than usual.

You are likely to run the whole gamut of emotions this month. You have a tendency to want to run before you can walk when it comes to taking on more work or projects. Don�t accept responsibility for more than you can handle--you have enough on your plate. You�d prefer things were more clear and straightforward with a partner, and they�re nothing of the sort! An intimate rendezvous or revelation on the 7th will help keep things fresh, and the 16th offers a chance to break the routine with a little fun.

This month, Mercury retrogrades from the 13th forward (until March 7th). Mercury retrograde cycles are periods in which communications and transportation matters don't go as smoothly as usual. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of personal finances as well as communications with friends or groups because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Occurring in your solar seventh and eighth houses this time, extra care should be exercised regarding any financial initiatives that involve shared resources. Delays are very possible when it comes to receiving support, loans, paybacks, and taxes. As well, be as non-judgmental as you can with a partner. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with partners, friends, groups, and intimate partners, or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

Your ruler, the Sun, forms some pleasing connections with Jupiter, Chiron, Pluto, and Neptune this month on the 3-4, 7-8, and 16-19. These represent opportunity periods for you. The 3-4 involves a stroke of good "luck"--your openness and optimism brings rewards. On the 7-8, a gentle approach to attracting positive circumstances is in order. Pay attention to synchronicities that occur now. The 16-19 is a period in which your natural confidence shines through--you are believed, understood, appreciated, and trusted. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 2nd and 10th. These issues may revolve around work, partnerships and negotiations--matters that certainly grab much of your attention in February. On the 10th, you could be feeling unappreciated or otherwise burdened, but it's temporary. Because others may not be seeing you in a most positive light, it's not the best time to schedule important events, appointments, or interviews.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1-3 especially, as well as the 8-11 and 19-20. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 17-18. The ruler of your personal finances sector is retrograde from February 13th until March 7th, suggesting that your judgment regarding finances may be somewhat compromised. It's generally better to budget and re-think spending habits rather than forge ahead with new financial initiatives during this period. If you're waiting for an important payment or financial project to come through, it may be delayed until after the retrograde period.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 2-4 and and 17-19, with the 2-4 a particularly auspicious period. These periods represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 8-9 and 28th. These would be less than ideal periods to go on a first date, for example. For more serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 2-4 and especially the 7th. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 23-25.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 19-20. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 10, 13-15, and 25-28, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation run particularly well on the 1, 7 especially, and 12. Challenges with these matters are most likely on the 9, 14, and 24-25.

Until the 21st, Venus continues to transit your solar eighth house. During this cycle, a financial boost is possible, or you may gain financially through your partner. A deep and intimate connection made now could be revitalizing and even healing. You are more inclined to want to smooth over differences in a partnership concerning the sharing of power, intimacy matters, finances, and other emotionally-charged topics. Intimate relationships are intensified now. Either you or your partner want a deeper union.

From the 21st, Venus moves through your solar ninth house. A taste for the exotic takes hold during this cycle. Routine affairs simply don't seem to satisfy. You receive pleasure from anything that expands your horizons, both physically and mentally. Foreign people and places may particularly appeal now. You tend to be expansive and generous when it comes to love. A love interest who attracts you during this cycle may be somebody who you previously wouldn't consider attractive, or someone whose cultural background is very different than yours. You have a taste for the exotic and the spirit to match. Public relations work, promotion, and other such endeavors are favored now. It is more about how you express yourself than the specifics of what you are saying that helps sway others to your position. There could be especial rapport with foreigners and with women if you are traveling during this period. You are all the more attractive and charming with this position, which increases your popularity. If a romance were to begin now, it is more likely to be with someone of a different background or educational level, or someone you meet through travel. You have a taste for the exotic now that can show up in many areas of your life--who you are attracted to, what you buy, the kind of art or entertainment you enjoy, and so forth.

Mercury moves through your solar eighth house all month. You are more intuitive now than usual, picking up all of the hidden cues from people around you and reading between the lines. This is an excellent cycle in which to do some financial planning and strategizing. Research is also highly favored. It's also easier for you to approach sensitive, intimate, and personal matters with rationality and logic. As such, this is a great time to open up conversations about topics that normally might cause waves, such as those revolving around the sharing of power, intimacy, and finances. Do be more cautious with your communications while Mercury is retrograde from the 13th through to March 7th, however. Be as clear as you can to avoid misunderstandings.

Mars continues to activate your solar sixth house until the 26th, and you have more energy at your disposal for work and fitness or other health routines. You are bound to take a head-on, direct approach to organizing your life and with regards to your working methods. Impatience with daily routines is also possible, however. You may be inclined to compete with others on a professional level, or at least to want to dominate or work solo. You are not in the mood to take orders just now! This period doesn't favor teamwork. Avoid the tendency to argue with co-workers by doing whatever you can to work independently. You work with energy, impatience, and speed during this cycle. It's a good time to focus on a fitness routine.

Overall, the best periods of the month for you are the 21-28, when your natural charm is well-received.

Highlights:

February 1-2 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

February 2 Full Moon in Leo in your solar first house. "Hey, what about me?" is the feeling of a Full Moon in the first house. You're looking for a bit of attention right now as you feel that life has been too "other-oriented" recently. Try to avoid infantile outbursts. Instead, work on your self-assertiveness. You do count, and there are ways to assert your own needs without stepping on others' toes. Finding a balance between autonomy and dependence is what this Full Moon is about for you. Your emotions are on your sleeve right now. It is a good time to put your needs first, but doing so with respect for others will take you further. Whether you can succeed as a leader is "tested" right now.

February 3-4 The Sun sextiles Jupiter and Mars sextiles Uranus. This is a strong period for learning, growth, advancement, and adventurous activities. It's favorable for marketing, publishing, and advertising, as well as any self-promotion activities. We may be especially sociable, tolerant, and generous. Confidence comes from a stronger sense of who we are and the principles we represent, as well as an ability to take healthy and reasonable risks. For you, some form of honor or recognition is quite possible now. Look for opportunities.

February 3-4 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

February 7-8 The Sun conjuncts Neptune and Venus conjuncts Uranus. This is a "make a wish" day. Spiritual goals come into focus. As well, bringing a spirit of friendship and freedom into close personal relationships is featured. Unexpected events and/or synchronicities occur now in close partnerships and negotiations as well as with shared finances. This can be a strong period for relationships.

February 10 The Sun in your seventh house opposes Saturn in your first house. Restrictions and pressures may be felt now revolving around your personal projects that directly affect your close partnerships. Feeling bogged down by these pressures is possible. This is a time when personal responsibilities can feel overwhelming, and when others may not be seeing you in the best light. Avoid new initiatives now if you can. It's better to rest and reflect rather than push ahead.

February 11-12 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

February 15-16 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

February 18 New Moon in late Aquarius in your solar seventh house affects you until the next New Moon. A time to focus on goals involving friendships, long-term happiness, dreams, and wishes. Negotiations and diplomacy are highlighted during this period, as it is a favorable time to begin new relationships or to re-define existing ones. Issues of sharing and partnership come to the fore. Increased awareness of the need for someone significant to lean on or to rely on is often associated with this position. Working on, or resolving to work on, relationships that are mutually supportive is a good idea at this time. If you find yourself sensitive to the feeling of lacking support from partners, this may be a good time to ask yourself how companionable you are, and work on developing yourself in this area of life. You might just find that this is a period when you are at your most gracious. It is also a good time to make contacts and to make something public.

February 22-23 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

February 24-25 Tense angles operant now include Mars-Uranus, Venus-Neptune, and Venus-Saturn. Relations are likely to be tense. Disillusionments with finances as well as personal relationships are possible. Reckless behavior has consequences. For you, communications can be strained--you may receive de-motivating news, for example. Disappointments on a professional level can also be a theme now for you.

February 28-March 1 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

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January 2007: Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

January

Leo the LionOverview. Until the 20th, the Sun continues to transit your solar sixth house, putting emphasis on "busy work", health, and self-improvement. Focusing on details rather than the big picture is likely during this cycle. It's an excellent time to organize your life. You're sure to notice all sorts of flaws in the systems of your life now, and that's just fine if you don't get bogged down by trivial matters. It's time to bring order to your life by focusing on the little things that make up the whole. Your ego is tied up in the work you do during this cycle, so focus on getting the job done right. You are interested in improving the quality of the service you provide and upgrading efficiency or your skills. You may be recognized for your excellent work, but mainly you want the satisfaction of a job well done. You also have to attend to numerous details. 

From the 20th, the Sun highlights your solar seventh house. At this time of year, you have a greater need than usual to be with a partner. Bouncing ideas off someone helps you to better understand yourself. A partner provides a mirror for your own self-discovery. Now is the time to realize your own potential through a significant other. During this cycle, you focus on balancing your personal interests and objectives with your social life, or with those of a partner. The emphasis is on "us" rather than "me". You need the energies, companionship, and support of other people, and they may also seek out your support and companionship. It's important to include others rather than to go solo for the time being. However, bending too much to the will of another is not advised either. Social interactions of a personal, one-on-one kind are emphasized. Circumstances are such that your diplomacy skills are required. Your popularity is increasing, and is reinforced by your own ability to cooperate and harmonize. Your ego and pride are tied up in how you relate to others now. This may be an especially busy time for people who consult or work with clients one-on-one. 

This is a strong month for creating balance in your work and home environments, as well as in your interactions with loved ones. Negotiating is especially favored from mid-month, when you are most open to considering others� points of view. As well, you have added energy at your disposal to start or jumpstart a health and fitness program. Around the 18th, watch for over-idealizing a partner or potential partner--things are not as they seem. The last few days of the month are influential for earning respect, mending fences, and signing contracts.

This month, the first of three Jupiter-Uranus squares occurs, placing some tension between your fifth and eighth houses, from now through October. You might find some conflict involving your pursuit of pleasure now and through October--sometimes you could find yourself acting upon impulses that seem, on the surface of things, beyond your control. You could be searching for ego-gratifying experiences, which may not sit well with others, or could leave you feeling unsatisfied in the long run. Unsettled financial matters could also get in the way of your desire to indulge in extra-curricular activities. An unexpected financial issue, perhaps opportunity, can arise now. An intimacy matter in a love affair could crop up. However, your strong sense of responsibility should get you on the right track. It would be wise to make something of your hobbies--even if it doesn't translate to income, you might find that expressing yourself creatively really helps to define yourself and to understand yourself better. Creative output could be tinged with your own deeper emotions, providing some form of release. Try not to instigate change just for the sake of change, and avoid rash behavior. On the other hand, if you look for opportunities, you have more confidence and faith now to do something totally different, and inspiration may be found now. But do avoid blowing off responsibilities while you pursue your new vision.

This month, the Sun, Venus, and Mercury align with Chiron in your seventh house. You may enjoy key opportunity periods that allow you to join forces with a special partner, and do wonders for your relationships, particularly if they are in need of some healing. The key now is confidence and not overstating yourself. A connection may be made to a person on a one-to-one level.

Your ruler, the Sun, aligns with Chiron on the 29-30, representing a strong opportunity period for you. Your personal magnetism is especially strong now, and your natural leadership skills are recognized by others. Following your inner code is the key to success. Other opportunity periods for you include the 1-2, when others appreciate and acknowledge the qualities that make you unique, and the the 5-8, when your ideas and opinions are especially valued. You may be called upon to give your opinion or to communicate about something important now. Red-flag periods in January--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 13-18, when appreciation doesn't seem to come your way, and when you are prone to misjudgment. These tensions are temporary.

Better periods for personal finances occur on the 3-8,16-22, 26, and 31, with the 20-22 an excellent opportunity period for money. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 2, 11-13, and 28.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 4-6, 10-12, 18-19, 25-26, and 29-31. These periods represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. The 10-12 is an especially auspicious period for all romantic and creative matters. The 18-19 may involve some tendency to over-idealize, however. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 1, 13-14, and 22. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. For more serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 3-4 and 7-9. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 1, 13, 16-18, and 20-24. The 16-18 is perhaps the most challenging of these periods--a time when you may not be seeing eye-to-eye with a close partner.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 7-9. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 2, 11, 13-14, 22, and 26-28, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation run best on the 4-6, 10-12 (especially strong and fortunate), 18-19, and 25-26. Challenges in these matters are most likely on the 1, 13-14, and 22.

Venus transits your partnership sector from the 4-28. Special attention to and from a partner is in focus during this period, and flattery will get you everywhere if you use it wisely. One-to-one relating appeals to you more than group activities or more casual connections. Smoothing out your close personal relationships is what makes you happy during this cycle. If single, you are more willing than normal to enter into a committed relationship. In general, you are adaptable when it comes to your affections--very willing to compromise, negotiate, and make peace.

Mercury transits your solar sixth house until the 15th--a very productive position for Mercury. This is a good placement for Mercury, as it is the natural ruler of the sixth house. It's an excellent period for sorting out the details of your daily existence. You are inclined to make to-do lists, pay bills and sort out clutter, and to do detail work on the job. Health matters are most certainly on your brain as well, and you could be thinking of scheduling check-ups or busy researching ways to improve your health. You may also show a keener interest in improving your basic skills. Your approach to work during this cycle is pleasant, happy, and logical for the most part, unless you allow worry or scattered energy to enter the picture. You are inclined to want to learn new work skills, or to improve your skills and output in terms of work. There is likely to be more activity, movement, contact, and communications with co-workers now. You tend to take more interest in organizing your working environment--and this is an excellent time to do so, as you are especially objective and intelligent when it comes to getting a handle on your daily affairs and all of the "little things" that contribute to a feeling of efficiency and competency. Menial tasks become more prominent. Watch, however, for tension or idle chit-chat interfering with your work output during this cycle.

Mercury transits your solar seventh house from the 15th. You tend to weigh the pros and cons of every issue during this cycle, taking into account others' needs as well as your own. Some indecisiveness is possible now, simply because you naturally entertain opposing viewpoints. You have a strong desire to cooperate and communicate with others now. You feel most comfortable spending time with people on a one-to-one level, or with those with whom you share a personal history. Your own thoughts become clearer through dialogue with others. You may be doing public relations work, counseling, negotiating, or arbitration during this cycle. There is a lot of emphasis on communications with partners and best friends at this time. You can use the power of words to advise others or to make peace with people in your life. You are more diplomatic than usual during this transit.

Until the 16th, Mars continues to activate your solar fifth house. This is a very self-expressive time when you have lots of energy, but not necessarily self-discipline to match. You have more energy at your disposal to express yourself creatively, through activities with children, romantic activities, hobbies, or sports. Your love life may step up a notch, and this could be an especially passionate time. You tend to put more energy into play and pleasure! Be careful not to burn the candle at both ends. Also, watch out for a tendency to want to gamble. You are more playful than usual, and especially magnetic.

From the 16th, Mars energizes your sixth house. You have more energy for work and your daily routines tend to speed up during this transit. Perhaps you have a larger workload than usual. It's a great time to take charge of your health. You have much energy at your disposal to pick up (or step up) a health and physical activity program. It might be hard for you to work with others in a harmonious manner during this transit, and disputes with co-workers are possible. If you are feeling especially angry, frustrated, or restless, it would be wise to find little projects and things to do so that you can channel excess energy constructively. If health is affected, fevers or infections are more likely.

Although the ball seems to be in others' courts in January, you stand to gain new insight into your own depths and those of a close partner. Use the 4-12 especially to smooth over differences with a special person in your life.

Highlights:

January 1-2 Jupiter sextiles Chiron, the Sun sextiles Uranus, and Mars sextiles Neptune. This is a creative period for all--one in which we can find new insights into old problems. Willingness to embrace change is the key to success now. With your ruler involved, you are feeling quite appreciated for your most unique qualities. It's a day when surprising someone, particularly a partner, is especially favored. Infusing a partnership with romance, or taking a romance to a new level of partnership is favored now.

January 3 Full Moon in Cancer in your solar twelfth house. Some sort of fulfillment, culmination, or revelation regarding your desires or new initiatives at the last New Moon on December 20th occurs now. Circumstances are such that you have an overwhelming need to be alone. You've been busy with all sorts of everyday activities, deeply involved in your work and routines. It's time to balance your life with some down time�otherwise, you simply don't feel whole. Issues come to light that originate from deep within. It's an excellent time to get in touch with what's been brewing beneath the surface. A secret may be revealed.

January 5-6 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

January 6-8 The Sun and Mercury align and Mars trines Saturn. These planetary influences suggest rational, logical, and productive energy. We are actively communicating, and our work takes on definite shape. This is a good time to temper our energy and to exercise better judgment. Traditional methods work, and thoroughness brings rewards. For you, this is a busy time for communications and errands, particularly work-related ones. You are able to pour a lot of energy into work and/or health and fitness regimes now.

January 7-8 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

January 10-12 Venus joins with Chiron and sextiles Jupiter. This is a healing and friendly energy--an excellent time to socialize, promote cooperation, spend time with romantic partners, and to initiate a new relationship or friendship. It's also very strong for financial matters. For you, this is an especially strong period for all romantic and creative matters. Warm, healing energy is with you. Strengthening ties with children could also figure. A pleasurable time!

January 13-14 Mars joins with Pluto and Venus semi-squares both planets; Mercury semi-squares Uranus. Keywords for this period include intense, passionate, rebellious, and obsessive! Tense interplays between lovers are quite likely now, and the inclination to rebel against routine or expectations is strong. Harness the energy of Mars-Pluto by pouring your energy into a pet project. Sexual relations now can be very intense. Competitive energy is powerful. For you, romantic or creative matters demand and hold your attention. This is an opportunity period for romance and pleasure, although some tensions and heated passions are likely to figure as well. Watch for complications and unexpected happenings on the job.

January 14-15 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

January 18 New Moon in late Capricorn in your solar sixth house affects you until the next New Moon. A time to focus on long-term goals and projects and to formulate career and business plans. The New Moon in the sixth house heralds a time when new diet regimes, healthy routines, and satisfying work schedules can be successfully initiated. It is a time of taking care of business, handling details, and increasing your efficiency by re-organizing or simply by working enthusiastically at tasks that help you get caught up in your work. It is also a good time for analysis of any sort, as critical thinking is now at its peak. This period is marked by a desire to sort things out, but also to be useful. 

January 18-20 Venus joins with Neptune and Mercury conjoins Chiron. This can be a very romantic time, although the tendency can be towards seeing what we want to see rather than what is, so romantic mirages are possible now. Kind, healing words and communications are also featured now. A good time to discover new or alternative health procedures and regimes. Soft, pleasant energy dominates. For you, this can be a time for starry-eyed romance with a close partner. An important conversation or communication with a friend can occur now. Words can heal--use them to mend fences or simply to reassure.

January 19-20 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

January 25-26 Venus sextiles Pluto and Mercury aligns with Neptune. An excellent period for romantic and artistic expression. However, don't expect communications to be right-brain, logical, or clear! It's best to delay important decisions. A good period for romance and dreamy conversations. For you, things heat up with a romantic partner. You could also make a meaningful connection to a committed partner, and the trick now is to be perceptive and compassionate.

January 25-26 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

January 27-28 Mercury and Mars form challenging angles to Saturn. This can be a tense period in which hitting brick walls is likely. Delay important discussions and avoid beginning new projects, which could be riddled with frustrations and complications down the road.

January 30-31 The Sun joins Chiron and Mercury sextiles Pluto. An excellent period for coming up with innovative new techniques, socializing, and gaining perspective on our long-term goals. It's easy to resolve problems, particularly old, nagging ones, and to cooperate with others in a balanced manner.

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Leo (Born August 3 to 12)
AND Leo Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Leo:

Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

June

Leo the LionOverview.

The Sun illuminates your sector of friends, groups, and dreams coming true all month. It's a sociable sector of your chart, and that's exactly how you are feeling--happy, lighthearted, and social. Group affiliations capture your attention. Connections can be made now and networking pays off. Being part of a community or circle of friends and building your social network is important to you at this time. This is a rather happy, goal-oriented cycle. A lively agenda is promised, you're attracting quite a bit of interest, and your energy for making contact with others is high. A stronger sense of community is with you during this cycle. Relationships take on a fun, if impersonal, tone now. Activities with children increase. You are more stimulated by all that is unconventional during this cycle, and your ideas are original and progressive now. This is a time to follow your dreams and ideals, and to plant a seed in the form of a wish for the future.

June is a power month for you. Your social agenda is hopping, and your personal magnetism runs high. Don�t miss an opportunity period on the 11-13, when powerful creative energy is with you. Tensions with a romantic partner can figure but needn�t be frustrating. Watch for a face-off, particularly the 18-19. A new idea for a project is likely to arrive after the 16th, but now is not the time to launch it. Take your time and work out all the details first. On the 20-21, romance is in the air and you are taking the lead.

In the first half of the month, there is a strong emphasis on your fifth and eleventh house axis, and issues surrounding creativity, children, friendship, and romance come to the foreground.

Mercury begins a retrograde cycle on June 15th and runs until July 9th. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of personal finances, as well as communications with friends or groups, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Major financial initiatives should be avoided. Remember that friends don't mean what they say and don't say what they mean, and take what you hear with a grain of salt. Group meetings may be delayed or cancelled. Occurring in your solar twelfth house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to your own intuition. You may find that you are less able to rely on your intuition. Perhaps you're picking up the wrong cues or reading too much into situations. Whatever the case may be, for the time being, you may not feel that your intuition is serving you well. Be as non-judgmental as you can, but do keep an eye out for deceptiveness and falseness in others. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating about your inner world now; or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

This month, Saturn and Neptune oppose for the final time. This energy first occurred in August 2006 (see our horoscope archives in August for an explanation of the conflict). Some sort of resolve of the conflict is in sight now, although getting to that point could involve some form of disillusionment.

Your ruler, the Sun, forms stimulating connections to Chiron, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, and Neptune this month, on the 6th and 11-13, representing opportunity periods for you. On the 6th, the opportunity for your personality to shine brightly without any real effort on your part arises. Others accept and admire you for exactly who you are. The 11-13 presents multiple opportunities. Intelligence is at a peak, and others could turn to you for advice. Energy and initiative are with you, as well as some inspiration and responsibility. You could also receive some good news. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 5, 9-10, 18-19, 21-22, and 28-29, when you may feel neglected, slighted, or unappreciated. Be especially prudent on the 9-10, when erratic behavior could be costly, and when a clash with a partner is likely. Intense emotions, and perhaps suspicion, could figure on the 18-19. A feeling of disillusionment may be part of the picture on the 28-29, but talking things through will help matters greatly.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 10-12 and 28. Both of these periods are strong for money matters. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 1-2, 4, and 29.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 3-4, 7-8, and especially the 19-20. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 5-6 and 21-22. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 11-12 and 30-July 1. Use these periods for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 8-10 and 25-29.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 10-12 and 30-July 1. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 1-2 and 25-29, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 20 and 30-1 (with some challenges). Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 3-4, 5, 8-9, 18-19, 21-22, 25-26, and 29-30, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus continues to transit your solar twelfth house until the 16th. Matters of the heart touch you deeply. You may willingly play a supportive role to a partner, offering him or her more compassion and selfless love. If a romance were to begin during this period, it would likely be a private or even secret one. What you don't know might just be helping you right now, because what's happening behind your back is moving in your favor and all will come out happily when your dreams become a reality soon enough.

Venus transits your solar first house from the 16th forward. You could find it hard to deny yourself anything during this cycle! This is a time when you naturally let loose your softer, receptive side. Romantic matters, as well as pleasure-seeking activities, come to the fore now. You are more likely to pay closer attention to your physical appearance and mannerisms, aiming to improve and enhance your attractiveness. Others find you agreeable and cooperative. This position is strongest from the 16-28, when Venus is directly on your Sun, spotlighting your charm and sweetness.

Mercury transits near and on the cusp of your private solar twelfth house all month. Your mind is focused on private matters and past issues during this cycle. This is a time when you are least likely to speak out of turn or to express yourself freely. You're searching behind the curtain, and examining the past for answers. This is a good time for research, quiet contemplation, and meditation; but do avoid being dragged down by issues that have outgrown their worth and purpose. Examining the past in order to improve the future is certainly worthwhile, as long as you don't waste your energy on guilt. Creative endeavors could prosper now, particularly those that draw upon the emotions or that require creative visualization skills, such as poetry, art, acting, and other such activities. You are likely to require a certain amount of solitude in order to get your thoughts together or to be mentally productive. You are less likely to chat indiscriminately during this transit, and tend to be a little secretive or tight-lipped for the time being. This may be important, in fact, because this position is sometimes associated with the uncovering of secrets, so discretion may be in order. It may be particularly important during Mercury's retrograde cycle from June 15-July 9.

Mars energizes your solar ninth house all month. During this period, you are especially enthusiastic and more bold than usual. Some restlessness and hunger for adventure is experienced now. Essentially, you are looking to expand your activities, and you may find that you have a lot of energy for higher studies, travel, or simply new subjects. Negative potentials include being excessively opinionated or getting easily fired up over differences in points of view, or legal fights. It's a fabulous time for promoting your ideas and beliefs, although coming on too strong could work against you if you're not careful. If you can't travel, you'll feel like doing so, or at least travel in your mind, simply because you have a great urge to expand your horizons in some manner. Energies thrown toward recreation, travel, or just cooking up great new ideas are well spent and serve to refresh and renew your vitality. Creative projects can flourish with enlarged focus and redoubled efforts that somehow don't tire you out. Time flies when you're having fun and leaves you with more vigor than when you began. Big, ambitious, adventurous ideas can come to you in a rush during this cycle, propelled by the urge to do something you've never done before.

Highlights:

June 1-2 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

June 3-6 Operative energies include the Sun trine Chiron and opposite Jupiter; Mars trines Jupiter and sextile Chiron; and Venus sesquiquadrate Jupiter. These energies produce a natural energizing spirit. Enthusiasm and confidence are with us now, and it's easy to tap into our more unique qualities and talents in order to go after what we want. However, we also have the tendency to over-reach. For you, others receive you well, particularly romantic partners or interests, although you should try to tame a tendency to exaggerate your abilities and means.

June 5-6 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

June 9 With the Sun and Venus in hard aspect to Uranus, watch for disruptions in personal relationships and general plans. Expect the unexpected! For you, these disruptions and surprises are likely to occur in the realms of communications, career, and joint finances or intimate matters. Your own behavior may upset those close to you.

June 10-12 Operative energies include the Sun sextile Mars and Saturn, and Mars trine Saturn. We are able to creatively solve problems and to instinctively take action when necessary now. It's easy to stick to a specific task and make headway. Work takes on definite shape, and we can see results from our efforts. This gives us a sense of responsibility and a feeling of directedness and purposefulness. This is a good time to temper our energy and to exercise better judgment, as well as to get and feel organized. Traditional methods work, and thoroughness brings rewards. Practical considerations are favored over impulsive decisions. For you, this is an outstanding period for personal accomplishment. Others may recognize your leadership qualities. Increased responsibilities are satisfying. Taking action on health and work matters figures. Plans to broaden your horizons may be solidified now.

June 12-13 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

June 13 Operative energies include the Sun trine Neptune and Mars sextile Neptune. Interesting synchronicities can occur now. We may be at the right place at the right time, probably because our hunches are more likely to be correct and we are "tuned in". Instinctual judgment is enhanced under these influences. This period favors dancing, swimming, photography, the arts, and entertainment--mediums in which we act upon our more spiritual or artistic inclinations. It's a time when we are guided by intuition more than reason. Taking action towards the attainment of a dream can also figure now. For you, interesting twists to your life story could occur now, and you may be the one who surprises someone. Others find you especially intriguing. Taking action on joint finances may be especially rewarding now. An unusual opportunity to travel or otherwise broaden your horizons may be part of the picture.

June 14 New Moon in Gemini in your solar eleventh house affects you until the next New Moon in July. The eleventh house is a sector associated with networking, making contact, group activities, and income earned from business. With the New Moon here, focus is on making contacts and reaching out to others in both a social and professional sense. It's a time to turn inner restlessness into fruitful contact with others. Heightened awareness of your position in life within the context of the group, rather than through self-centered focus, is probable with this position of the New Moon, as well as a need for social security. Goals that involve networking, making connections with others, joining or strengthening ties in a group project/activity, and nurturing good will are the focus this month.

June 14-16 Mercury is stationary retrograde now, and will remain retrograde until July 9th--a cycle when rethinking matters is the name of the game. When Mercury is stationary, as it is now, it's especially important to prepare for possible breakdowns in communication. Back up your computer, double-check your paperwork, and remember that you may not have all the necessary information to make big decisions for the time being. Avoid signing contracts or deals, as they may not work out as you expected, or they might need revision later.

June 18-19 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

June 21-22 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

June 28-29 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

June 29-30 Operative energies include Mars-Uranus, Sun-Saturn, Sun-Neptune, and Venus-Neptune hard aspects. The contrast between what is real and what is only a dream is explicit. It's best to avoid beginning a new project for the time being, as there is a lack of clarity now. For you, long-standing challenges regarding personal freedom matters versus the needs of a partner or the need for a relationship can reach a head now before final resolve. Disappointments and frustrations are likely. You may feel misunderstood, or could find others are disappointed with you. As well, confusing communications could be part of the picture now.

June 30 Full Moon in Capricorn in your solar sixth house. Avoid blaming others for your own state of discontent. You can use this surge of emotional energy to make positive changes to your routines. Do something to improve your work conditions if they are annoying you--even if it's a small act of kindness with a co-worker or bringing in something to brighten up your desk or office. Get going on your exercise or nutrition program that you've been toying with in your mind. This may also be a time when a work project comes to fruition or completion.

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May

Leo the LionOverview.

All month,  the Sun illuminates your career and reputation sector. More than any other time of the year, your focus is drawn to your "place" or standing in the outer world, and your reputation. This is the time when you are more interested in, and focused on, accomplishing something important. Your competency is something that you are especially sensitive to during this cycle. You want to shine. Your vision is practical right now, and you want to see tangible results for your efforts. More contact with authority figures is likely during this period. Recognition is likely to come your way whether you ask for it or not, and the responsibility that comes right along with it! Do what you feel is right, keeping in mind that you are at your most visible during this period in the year.

Others take notice of you more than usual in May, and it�s time to perform! Regarding matters of the heart, however, you take pleasure in quiet, private, and spiritual moments. Some sacrifices are likely, but you are quite happy to make them. Relationship snafus are likely to occur, but keep you stimulated and have their way of working out for the best. Unsettled financial matters could get in the way of your desire to indulge in extra-curricular activities. However, your strong sense of responsibility should get you on the right track.

This month, Jupiter squares Uranus and trines Saturn. These long-term energies have been with us since January and March, respectively. For you, it would be wise to make something of your hobbies--even if it doesn't translate to income, you might find that expressing yourself creatively really helps to define yourself and to understand yourself better. You have the determination to express yourself in tangible, rewarding ways now and into the next few months. However, you might find some conflict involving your pursuit of pleasure now and through October--sometimes you could find yourself acting upon impulses that seem, on the surface of things, beyond your control. You could be searching for ego-gratifying experiences, which may not sit well with others, or could leave you feeling unsatisfied in the long run. Unsettled financial matters could also get in the way of your desire to indulge in extra-curricular activities. An unexpected financial issue, perhaps opportunity, can arise now. An intimacy matter in a love affair could crop up. However, your strong sense of responsibility should get you on the right track. Creative output could be tinged with your own deeper emotions, providing some form of release. Try not to instigate change just for the sake of change, and avoid rash behavior. On the other hand, if you look for opportunities, you have more confidence and faith now to do something totally different, and inspiration may be found now. But do avoid blowing off responsibilities while you pursue your new vision.

Your ruler, the Sun, forms a stimulating connection to mercury this month, on the 1-2, representing an opportunity period for you. Intelligence is at a peak, and others could turn to you for advice. You could also receive some good news. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--are more frequent this month and occur on the 3-4, 5-6, 8-9, 12-13, 19-20, and 29, when you may feel neglected, slighted, or unappreciated.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1-2, 8-9, 19-21 (with tension), and 22-23. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 3-5, 7, 10, 27, and 29.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 4-7 and 30-31. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. The Full Moon on the 2nd may bring romantic declarations or epiphanies. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 1, 8-10, 19-20, and 23. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 5, 8-9 (with concurrent challenges), and 24-25. Use these periods for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 10-11 and 20.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 4-6 (with some challenges) and 21. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 8-9, and 19-20, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 1, 20-21, and 24-25. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 6-11, 14, 22-23, and 28-29, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus continues to transit your solar eleventh house until the 18th, where she enlivens your friendships and group associations with charm and grace. You are likely to enjoy a strong feeling of happiness and solidarity in friendship, or with groups of like-minded individuals. You are more peace-loving than usual and slightly detached on a personal level. If a romance were to occur during this time frame, it would be characterized by a strong feeling of camaraderie, but it could also be rather impersonal and perhaps lacking in depth and intimacy.

Venus warms your solar twelfth house from the 18th. Venus is spending some time in "hibernation" in your privacy sector. Now, this doesn't necessarily mean that your love life is stagnant, but that your affection is expressed behind closed doors. Attraction to secrets and whispers characterize this period, although for some, it can also be a time of endings, relationship concerns, and wistfulness. Personal and social contacts may be secretive, and there can be secret love affairs, or at least very private love feelings and longings. Shyness can lead to some loneliness or romantic frustration.

Mercury transits your solar tenth house from the 2-16. You are likely thinking a lot about your career and business matters, or your career requires more communication than usual during this cycle. You speak with authority during this period, and you are more accountable than usual for what (and how) you communicate. Your ideas may come into public view now. Use the power of words to influence authority figures. This is an excellent period for developing career and professional plans or strategies. You may be turned to for advice or for your opinion on important matters. Although approachable and ready to communicate, you are less inclined towards chatting about frivolous matters now. You tend to think about your position or standing on a professional level more frequently during this cycle. You are likely doing some multi-tasking regarding career and business matters. Negative use of this influence would be to worry unnecessarily about your reputation and responsibilities.

Mercury transits your solar eleventh house from the 16th. You have an active mind and the ability to come up with unusual ideas during this cycle. If this energy is used well, you can harness the power of your mind to turn your wishes into actuality. Intuitive insights and original reasoning ability produce the occasional touch of genius - you often comprehend issues that others find quite incomprehensible during this cycle! Your objective and original thinking can be used for the scientific investigation of advanced metaphysical concepts and humanitarian ideals - or other profound issues that could lead humanity towards a better future. You could also do a lot of thinking and musing about your own happiness and long-term goals.

Until the 29th, Mars continues to activate your solar eighth house, and your personal, intimate life speeds up. You experience every situation intensely and deeply during this cycle, even though your outward actions do not necessarily reveal this fact. You could find yourself attracted to mysterious or even dangerous situations. Sometimes this transit correlates with disputes over money. This is a time when your best course of action is to recognize that you need, or rely on, others for support. Circumstances in life are likely to occur that require you to take the lead or to apply personal action in connection with joint finances.

 

Highlights:

May 2 Full Moon in Scorpio in your solar fourth house. The last two weeks have found you working hard towards your career goals and other public matters. The demands of your personal life are now paramount. Striking a balance between energy spent on work and energy spent on domestic matters is essential now. Balanced attention to your public and personal lives is what you need to focus on. It's time to prioritize. Otherwise, you run the risk of over-extending yourself. A home, family, or property matter could grab your complete attention at this time.

May 3-5 Operative energies include the Sun conjunct Mercury and in hard aspect with Pluto; and Mercury square Saturn. Our wants are aligned with our thoughts, and problem-solving comes naturally. What we say or write now has impact, for better or for worse! However, we are not very good at truly listening to what others have to say, and when we do, we tend to read between the lines with a negative slant. Our minds are investigative. Some of us could feel troubled or stressed with these influences. For you, avoid power plays and mind games. You have a tendency to come off in a suspicious manner. Critical or annoying elements may occur on the job now. This is not the best time for publicity.

May 5-6 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

May 7-9 Operative energies include Venus opposition Pluto; Sun square Saturn and sextile Uranus; Mercury square Neptune and sextile Mars. Intense social interactions are likely during this period. Frustrations involving blocked will and evasiveness can drive us to come up with creative solutions to problems now. For you, power plays and tensions could arise amongst friends or lovers. A partner could be feeling neglected or slighted, or might be acting emotionally distant. Communications may be heated or just plain confusing. Ultimately, you can arrive at new ways to handle old problems.

May 9-10 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

May 12-14 Operative energies include Mars square Pluto, Sun square Neptune, and Venus sesquiquadrate Neptune. Our desires are intense and difficult to satisfy right now. Some disillusionments are likely, as we tend to see what we want to see rather than what is. For you, avoid turning a simple difference of opinion into a power play. This is a time when others could find you evasive or confusing, particularly a close partner. Communications can be muddled, so it would be wise to be especially clear. You might want to put off signing contracts or making a presentation for a better time.

May 15-16 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

May 16 New Moon in late Taurus in your solar tenth house affects you until the next New Moon in June. Heightened sensitivity to your standing in society and your goals for constructive progress are highlighted this month. It's a good time to develop new business plans and goals, assuming the New Moon is not very afflicted, and a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to your career goals is a potential. It is a time to focus on the elements of your personality that you are projecting to society and as a professional. Goals for self-mastery and self-discipline should be made at this time. This is a phase when you will be busy with career and/or public responsibilities.

May 19-20 Operative energies include Mars sesquiquadrate Saturn, Sun inconjunct Pluto, and Mercury opposite Jupiter and square Uranus. There is a feeling of being blocked when we are attempting to go after what we want. Adjustments are necessary now in order for our lives to move forward. The need to make changes in our life that will further our psychological development arise now. Decision-making, however, may be based on unrealistic or overly optimistic premises. For you, tension on the job is possible. You could be encountering aggressive people or pressure now. You could also be on the receiving end of suspicion.

May 22-23 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

May 24-25 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

May 25 Venus trines Uranus. We lose our fear of taking risks at this time, and we happily embrace all that is new, unusual, and out-of-the-ordinary with regards to romantic involvements as well as financial undertakings. We have an offbeat, pleasant attitude and people are more willing to socialize. For you, this is a strong period for a close partnership (either attracting or improving on one), and for public credibility. A pleasant communication or conversation could figure strongly now.

May 31 Full Moon in Sagittarius in your solar fifth house. You want to have fun, and the demands of your larger goals in life may have been eclipsing your pleasure-seeking activities. It can be hard to find time for everything you want to do, but without creative self-expression (be it romantic or playful), you simply won't feel complete. It's time to do something self-expressive, fun, and creative. You may be required to complete a creative project at this time. You could feel an overwhelming need to pour your heart out to a lover, or a romantic affair reaches some sort of epiphany. There could be a whirlwind of activity surrounding your child or children.

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April

Leo the LionOverview. All month, the Sun illuminates your solar ninth house. Your focus turns outward, away from the more personal concerns that have occupied your thoughts in the last months. More than any other time during the year, you are feeling most adventurous and willing to take a leap of faith. This is a cycle in which you seek a higher meaning to your life, and/or seek out new experiences that take you beyond the here and now, and beyond the mundane details of day-to-day life. Anything that broadens your experiences attracts now. A lack of superficiality finds you straight to the point, interested in the truth of things. It would be wise for you to consider scheduling a vacation, adventure of sorts, or a course that expands your mind. These don't have to happen now, but taking the time to recognize your needs for escaping the daily grind, taking a few risks, and feeding your spirit for self-expression through some form of adventure or higher learning, will help you to feel good about yourself. The only caution with this cycle is that you could lose touch with everyday affairs and important details.

Creative and romantic opportunities abound for you this month, particularly on the 7-12 and 19th. You have your eye on the biggest prize, and are not content with mere routine. In the last week of the month, there could be some ambiguities or unexpected happenings surrounding shared resources with a partner, debts, taxes, or loans. This could interfere with your own adamant pursuit of pleasure, if the pleasure you seek or the hobbies you involve yourself in require extra money to spend. There could also be surprises or experimentation surrounding your intimate relationships.

Jupiter retrogrades this month, kicking off a retrograde period that lasts until the first week of August, and involves some re-thinking of matters surrounding romantic relationships, hobbies, recreation, and relationships with children. By August, you will be ready to move forward in these areas with gusto. Saturn's direct motion this month suggests that any stagnation you've been experiencing with personal initiative, appearance, and drive will begin to lift and these matters start to move forward. It's also a helpful influence for your health and work.

Your ruler, the Sun, forms stimulating connections to Chiron, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto on the  3-5, 7-12, and 18-19, representing opportunity periods for you. On the 3-5, others naturally recognize and appreciate your more unique qualities. Business opportunities and/or increased authority, recognition, and powers of persuasion come your way on the 7-12 and 18-19. These are also strong periods for health, work, shared finances, romance, children, and family matters. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 1-2, 21-23, and 24-25. Watch for impulsive or erratic behavior especially on the 1-2 and 21-23, and overindulgence on the 24-25.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1, 5-8, 19, 21-22, and 26. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 2-4, 9-10, 12, 14, and 27-28.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 9-10 (especially strong) and 21. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 2-4, 24-25, 27-28, and 30. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 1-5, and 26-29 (with mixed results). Use these periods for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 21-23.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 7-8 and 27-28. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 1-3, 12, and 29-30, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 5-8, 24-25, 27-28, and 30. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 1-4, 10-11, 20-23, and 29, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus continues to warm your solar tenth house until the 20th. You are more socially ambitious than usual during this cycle. Attention is drawn to your professional manner or your personal relationships become more public. More opportunities to socialize and network could present themselves now, or circumstances are such that you need to draw upon your diplomacy skills in order to advance.

Venus transits your friendship sector from the 20th, where she enlivens your friendships and group associations with charm and grace. You are likely to enjoy a strong feeling of happiness and solidarity in friendship, or with groups of like-minded individuals. You are more peace-loving than usual and slightly detached on a personal level. If a romance were to occur during this time frame, it would be characterized by a strong feeling of camaraderie, but it could also be rather impersonal and perhaps lacking in depth and intimacy.

Mercury continues to transit your solar eighth house until the 16th. Much of your knowledge may be gained through intuitive means rather than the study of books or facts and figures at this time. Your mental disposition is ideally suited to work of an investigative nature, research, or psychotherapy during this period. Emotionally-charged topics such as sexuality and intimacy, feelings about the power dynamics in your partnerships, and money you share with significant others can be discussed rationally and objectively now. You could clarify any long-standing issues related to any of these. On a practical level, it is the time to handle joint finances, material assets or property you hold in common with another, and matters pertaining to inheritances, taxes, or commercial interests.

Mercury transits your solar ninth house from the 16th. Not content to focus on mundane, practical affairs just now, your mind is on bigger visions, thoughts, and ideals. You are open to expanding your knowledge base during this cycle, and communications from or with someone far away may be part of the picture. You are putting everything into perspective now, rather than compartmentalizing. Instead of simply shooting the breeze, you are more inclined to discuss broader philosophies now. Your inclination during this cycle is to think about the "big picture" rather than the mundane circumstances and details of your life. Missing appointments and other forms of forgetfulness could be part of the picture now.

Mars continues to activate your solar seventh house until the 19th, although the drama of this position is definitely easing, as Mars is past an opposition to your Sun. With Mars in the seventh house, you are likely to exert your energy and initiative in active co-operation with others as associates or in partnerships of some kind. You can be aggressive and forceful in intimate relationships, or your partner may be displaying these traits. It is important to be restrained in all dealings with associates, business partners, and intimate partners. If you are too aggressive or dominant now, there is danger of trouble and loss through public opposition, unpopularity, damaged relationships, or even litigation in rare cases. This cycle tests your ability to resolve interpersonal conflicts. Remember that anger is often a mask for hurt feelings. There's bound to be a lot of friction or push and pull as you strive to balance your style and agenda with another's. 

Mars energizes your solar eighth house from the 19th. Sexuality and intimacy are stimulated under this transit. Negative expression of this energy is the tendency towards ego conflicts concerning jointly held property or money. Conflicts with partners over values or possessions are possible. Occasionally, this transit could bring a crisis or ending of some kind. Something you hear about now might disturb or touch you deeply. You are likely to be more strategic in your actions during this period, as you become aware of the subtleties of human interaction. This is a time when your best course of action is to recognize that you need, or rely on, others for support.
 

Highlights:

March 31-April 1 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

April 2 Full Moon in Libra in your solar third house. Relationships come into focus--dependency issues surface now. The last two weeks have found you somewhat restless and in need of more from life than the mundane. Now the mundane is catching up with you. Errands need to be run, people are talking your ear off, you need to do some paperwork and answer calls. An important document could arrive, or a sudden need to run an important errand or to take a short trip could be part of the picture. You are pushed to find a balance now. Do what needs to be done so that you can free yourself up for more adventurous and fulfilling activities.

April 7-8 Operative energies include Mercury sextile Venus and the Sun trine Saturn. This is a good time for us to take care of practical and "earthly" matters. Meeting responsibilities is satisfying now. For you, you can gain respect or recognition now. Your decision-making skills are particularly sharp.

April 7-8 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

April 9-12 Operative energies include Sun trine Jupiter and sextile Neptune; and Mercury square Pluto. Idealistic and humanitarian goals or impulses surface now, although a suspicious attitude or stance could also be part of the picture. For you, this is an excellent period for enjoying partnership and romance. You are more willing to make personal sacrifices for others, and enjoy doing so. The only challenge now is avoiding pushing your ideas on others.

April 12-13 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

April 17 New Moon late Aries in your solar ninth house affects you until the next New Moon in May. The ninth house rules our spirit to grow, explore, and expand beyond the "regular" experiences in our lives. The New Moon here may bring some restlessness and dissatisfaction with regular routines. Make an effort to initiate new projects or activities that expand your mind, feed your spirit for adventure, and stretch your imagination. You may feel renewed by a new perspective on your life, something philosophical or spiritual that you read or learn, or an adventure that takes you away from the mundane routines in your life.

April 18-19 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

April 18-19 Operative energies include Sun trine Pluto and Mercury sextile Chiron. Intensity of focus, healing conversations, and a renewed sense of purpose are with us now. For you, this is a standout period for personal influence. Others respect you more than usual. You are confident and trustworthy. It's also strong for family matters, romance, children, creativity, and self-expression. The remainder of your forecast is forthcoming.

April 21-22 Operative energies include Mercury trine Jupiter and Saturn and sextile Neptune. Strong productivity on mental levels characterizes this combination. It's a good period for coming up with successful business plans and strategies. This is yet another combination in April that is strong for self-expression, creativity, recreation, and romance. You can make significant headway in creative projects now. Friendships and group activity can be satisfying and stabilizing.

April 25-26 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

April 26-30 A creative combination occurs now, involving a T-square between Venus, Jupiter, Mars and Uranus. Saturn and Neptune form harmonious angles to the Venus-Jupiter opposition. This exciting configuration stimulates your friendship, romance, pleasure, shared finances, and intimacy sectors. Disputes over shared resources, joint finances, or anything which you hold in common with another could occur now, and you are prone to impulsiveness and recklessness regarding such matters. Your desires and passions are stirred up now as well and this can be a time of a sexual and emotional renaissance in an intimate relationship. Unexpected developments concerning material resources that you hold in common with another person (such as a mate or business partner) are possible now. Sudden windfalls or reversals are also quite possible. Avoid sudden decisions regarding such matters.

April 27-28 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

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March

Leo the LionOverview. All month, the Sun puts a spotlight on your sector of  transformation, change, sexuality, personal growth, regeneration, others' money and resources, addictions, and taxes. As a result, this is not the most gregarious of months for you. You take a step back, focus on intimacy with a partner, or simply retreat a little from the hectic pace of life. This is an excellent time to create a budget or financial plan, or to rid yourself of bad habits that undermine your sense of personal power and self-mastery. All that is deeply personal comes into focus now. Intimate matters are especially important to you during this cycle. Just how well you are handling your life comes up for inspection. Your self-mastery skills and psychological predisposition matter to you more than usual. This is the time of year when you are most desirous of change on a deep level. Clearing out psychic "junk" or ridding yourself of bad habits may be part of the picture now. You are more willing than usual to explore life's secrets. This cycle brings greater in-depth understanding and an inclination to delve beneath the surface of matters to get to the bottom of them. Research uncovers new material that allows you to develop a better overall picture of the year's events. This is an especially introspective cycle during which you have the chance to truly uncover your personal strengths and talents. On a more practical level, you may be dealing with joint finances and shared resources now more than usual.

Money matters in the first week of the month can take you off guard, but begin to settle down by the second week. Shared resources, taxes, and debts capture your attention this month. A new beginning on a financial level is in the stars from the 19th. This is an excellent period in which to get a handle on your finances. A romantic opportunity arises this month, and any existing romance is stabilized, bringing you much joy. However, you may experience confusing matters surrounding a partnership on the 25th.

From the 7th, Mercury turns direct and matters that have been stagnant for you begin to move forward. Mercury leaves its storm on the 16th, when "all things Mercury" tend to resume near-normal pace, and leaves its shadow on March 27th. From the 16-27th, we have a chance to revisit matters that may have stumped or annoyed us while Mercury was retrograde, or to put into action ideas that came to us during this cycle. For you, communications with partners, friends, and groups resume with less confusion and more clarity.

Two eclipses occur this month. One is a Lunar Eclipse on the 3rd at 13 degrees Virgo. Its opposition to Uranus brings a surprising turn of events. The other is a Solar Eclipse on the 19th at 28 degrees of Pisces. The effects of eclipses stay with us for as long as six months, and they reveal main areas of focus for this half-year period. A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. Therefore, major decision-making is best avoided from March 1-3 and then March 12-19th.

The Lunar Eclipse on the 3rd stimulates your solar second house. Surprises surrounding your personal finances and possessions are in store. Something that has been "in hiding" or brewing under the surface of things comes to light, or there is a significant fruition or culmination. Your sector of personal finances is involved. This could manifest, for example, as the culmination or fruition of a financial project, an event involving personal possessions that holds your attention, a sudden money-making opportunity, a flurry of activity resulting from a financial matter, and other such possibilities.

The Solar Eclipse on the 19th marks a new beginning for you. Letting go of the past is necessary in order to move forward. This eclipse occurs in your solar eighth house, suggesting a new approach to the way you share money and resources or get along with a close partner on an intimate level. New intimate liaisons or arrangements surrounding support from others (loans, joint finances, alimony, and so forth) may be formed in the coming months, as well as a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to your ability to employ self-mastery skills. This is a phase when you will be especially busy initiating new projects or activities that increase your resources. You may experience increased awareness of others�what makes them tick�as well as your own internal motivations during this period. It is a time when intimacy and deep levels of sharing are heightened. It is also a favorable time to start a financial plan, savings plan, take out a loan or consolidate, and do work in accounting.

Jupiter trines Saturn this month, linking your first and fifth houses in a pleasing way. This is a period of constructive accomplishment. We are practical, realistic, and our judgment is especially sound--and we derive much satisfaction from practical accomplishment. The key to harnessing this wonderful energy is to identify and find pleasure in the simple things that make you happy. For you, it would be wise to make something of your hobbies--even if it doesn't translate to income, you might find that expressing yourself creatively really helps to define yourself and to understand yourself better. You have the determination to express yourself in tangible, rewarding ways now and into the next few months.

Your ruler, the Sun, is somewhat beleaguered this month. However, it forms a strong connection to Uranus--by conjunction and declination--on the 3-5, representing an opportunity period for you. Some form of excitement is in store. As long as you are open to possibilities, this needn�t be unpleasant! Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 17-18, 21, and 28-29. Try not to let power games or resentment mess with your relationships and interactions.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1st, 4-6, and 15-18. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 2nd.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 7-8, 14-18, and 22-24. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 1-2, 9th (especially), and 21st. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. For more serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 2-5 and the 30-31. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 17-18 and 21-22.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 8-9 and 13-18. Red flag periods for these matters occur in the first week of the month, as well as the 10th and 21-24, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 2-3, 7-10 (especially), 16, and 30-31. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 17-18, 21, and 28-29, when others may not see you in the best of lighting!

Venus transits your ninth house until the 26th. You are all the more attractive and charming with this position, which increases your popularity. Public relations work, promotion, and other such endeavors are favored now. It is more about how you express yourself than the specifics of what you are saying that helps sway others to your position. There could be especial rapport with foreigners and with women if you are traveling during this period. If a romance were to begin now, it is more likely to be with someone of a different background or educational level, or someone you meet through travel. You have a taste for the exotic now that can show up in many areas of your life--who you are attracted to, what you buy, the kind of art or entertainment you enjoy, and so forth.

Venus transits your tenth house from the 26th. During this cycle, you are most charming and well-received on the job. Your responsibility and authority are likeable qualities now, making this a favorable period overall for schmoozing with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. You are socially ambitious right now, and success may come though your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your marriage partner. People who turn your head during this cycle are those who come across as especially competent.

Mercury transits your seventh house until the 28th. During this cycle, you are attracted to people who you feel are interested in life and who are good conversationalists. You feel comfortable relating with those you have a past history with. Your own thoughts become clearer through dialogue. You carefully weigh the pros and cons, and are more willing than usual to listen to other people's point of view. You may be doing public relations work, counseling, or arbitration during this cycle. There is a lot of emphasis on communications with partners and best friends at this time. You can use the power of words to give counsel to other people, or to smooth over differences. You know how to use the art of diplomacy and you can appreciate opposing viewpoints even if you don't necessarily agree with them during this period. Do be more cautious with your communications while Mercury is retrograde until the 7th, however. Be as clear as you can to avoid misunderstandings.

Mars continues to activate your solar sixth house until the 11th. you have more energy at your disposal for work and fitness or other health routines. You are bound to take a head-on, direct approach to organizing your life and with regards to your working methods. Impatience with daily routines is also possible. You may be inclined to compete with others on a professional level, or at least to want to dominate or work solo. You are not in the mood to take orders just now! This period doesn't favor teamwork. Avoid the tendency to argue with co-workers by doing whatever you can to work independently. You work with energy, impatience, and speed during this cycle. It's a good time to focus on a fitness routine.

Mars energizes your partnership sector from the 11th, and the drama of this position is at its highest from the 11-24. With Mars in the seventh house, you are likely to exert your energy and initiative in active co-operation with others as associates or in partnerships of some kind. You can be aggressive and forceful in intimate relationships, or your partner may be displaying these traits. It is important to be restrained in all dealings with associates, business partners, and intimate partners. If you are too aggressive or dominant now, there is danger of trouble and loss through public opposition, unpopularity, damaged relationships, or even litigation in rare cases. This cycle tests your ability to resolve interpersonal conflicts. Remember that anger is often a mask for hurt feelings. There's bound to be a lot of friction or push and pull as you strive to balance your style and agenda with another's.

Overall, the best period of the month for you is the 1-9, when your natural charm shines.

Highlights:

March 1-3 Operative energies include Mercury sextile Pluto, Venus sextile Chiron, Mars semi-square Jupiter. New information begins to come to light, and we have the power to heal our social relationships. Because this period occurs just before a lunar eclipse, hold off on finalizing any deals or plans if you can, however. But do pay attention to the information that surfaces now. For you, financial gains are possible now, and professional matters run especially well.

March 1-2 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

March 3 Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo in your solar second house. Flaws in an important system in your life come to light. The effects of this eclipse last for six months. Intimacy, issues of power and control, or joint finances may have been a focus for the last two weeks. Now it's time to recognize what makes you comfortable. This Full Moon is about balancing the give and take of intimacy--the giving and receiving of pleasure. Sharing issues come into focus, as do issues of power--what's yours and what's mine. Your comfort zones matter, and now is the time to take care of your own needs without eclipsing the needs of others.

March 3-4 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

March 4-5 The Sun conjuncts Uranus in your solar eighth house. The issues you deal with now are achieving a deeper level of sharing, cooperating, and blending your energies and values with those of another. Events may conspire in such a way that you suddenly become more acutely aware of deeper forces within yourself that are inhibiting your vitality and happiness. A surprise regarding finances could be part of the picture, or possibly an eye-opening intimate exchange occurs now.

March 8-9 Operative energies include Venus trine Jupiter and Saturn, Venus sextile Neptune, and Sun square Jupiter. This is an especially strong influence for creative output and is also excellent for cementing relationships. Because the grand trine affects your houses of self-expression, it's strong for creative matters. However, with your ruler square Jupiter, watch for over-inflated expectations.

March 11-12 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

March 15-16 Operative energies include Mars conjunct Chiron, Mercury sextile Venus, and Venus trine Pluto. Gaining new perspectives on romantic and sexual relationships, or on creative projects, occurs now. We seek out others, but won't settle for superficial connections. This can be a time of epiphanies and release of suppressed energies. Important contracts and new beginnings, however, are best avoided until after the Solar Eclipse on the 19th.

March 16-17 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

March 19 New Moon Solar Eclipse in late Pisces in your solar eighth house affects you for the next six months. A time to focus on goals involving compassion, letting go of the past, and acceptance. Nagging problems from the past six months need to be dealt with and put behind you. This is a time of empowerment. It is a good time to focus on issues of intimacy as well as developing self-mastery skills. You may experience increased awareness of others—what makes them tick—as well as your own internal motivations during this period. It is a time when intimacy and deep levels of sharing are heightened. It is also a favorable time to start a financial plan, savings plan, take out a loan or consolidate, and do work in accounting.

March 22-25 A mixed bag of energies operant now brings challenges and possible enlightenment. Mars in your seventh house opposes Saturn, sextiles Jupiter, and conjuncts Neptune. You may have to deal with challenges in your close partnerships and regarding your personal freedom or influence. A positive, growth-oriented outcome is favored, however, if you take a playful, charming approach to others.

March 22-23 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

March 28-29 Venus forms tense angles to Chiron and Pluto. This is a less than ideal period for financial transactions and for social relationships. Tensions derived from lack of trust are likely now. For you, being second-guessed on the job could be part of the picture. Avoid taking a sarcastic or suspicious approach to your communications with others.

March 28-29 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

March 31-April 1 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

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February 2007: Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

February

Leo the LionOverview. All month, the Sun illuminates your solar seventh house. At this time of year, you have a greater need than usual to be with a partner. Bouncing ideas off someone helps you to better understand yourself. A partner provides a mirror for your own self-discovery. Now is the time to realize your own potential through a significant other. During this cycle, you focus on balancing your personal interests and objectives with your social life, or with those of a partner. The emphasis is on "us" rather than "me". You need the energies, companionship, and support of other people, and they may also seek out your support and companionship. It's important to include others rather than to go solo for the time being. However, bending too much to the will of another is not advised either. Social interactions of a personal, one-on-one kind are emphasized. Circumstances are such that your diplomacy skills are required. Your popularity is increasing, and is reinforced by your own ability to cooperate and harmonize. Your ego and pride are tied up in how you relate to others now. This may be an especially busy time for people who consult or work with clients one-on-one.

You are likely to run the whole gamut of emotions this month. You have a tendency to want to run before you can walk when it comes to taking on more work or projects. Don�t accept responsibility for more than you can handle--you have enough on your plate. You�d prefer things were more clear and straightforward with a partner, and they�re nothing of the sort! An intimate rendezvous or revelation on the 7th will help keep things fresh, and the 16th offers a chance to break the routine with a little fun.

This month, Mercury retrogrades from the 13th forward (until March 7th). Mercury retrograde cycles are periods in which communications and transportation matters don't go as smoothly as usual. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of personal finances as well as communications with friends or groups because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Occurring in your solar seventh house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to negotiations and one-on-one communications. Be as non-judgmental as you can with a partner. Re-thinking a partnership is possible now, but you should avoid jumping to any premature decisions. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with partners, friends, and groups, or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

The Full Moon on the 2nd is a powerful one for you, occurring directly o your Sun (or Ascendant). This is an emotional time for you--you may burst forth with some form of revelation or proclamation that not only surprises others, it could also surprise you! Pay attention to what comes to light now.

Your ruler, the Sun, forms some pleasing connections with Jupiter, Chiron, Pluto, and Neptune this month on the 3-4, 7-8, and 16-19. These represent opportunity periods for you. The 3-4 involves a stroke of good "luck"--your openness and optimism brings rewards. On the 7-8, a gentle approach to attracting positive circumstances is in order. Pay attention to synchronicities that occur now. The 16-19 is a period in which your natural confidence shines through--you are believed, understood, appreciated, and trusted. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 2nd and 10th. These issues may revolve around work, partnerships and negotiations--matters that certainly grab much of your attention in February. On the 10th, you could be feeling unappreciated or otherwise burdened, but it's temporary. Because others may not be seeing you in a most positive light, it's not the best time to schedule important events, appointments, or interviews.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1-3 especially, as well as the 8-11 and 19-20. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 17-18. The ruler of your personal finances sector is retrograde from February 13th until March 7th, suggesting that your judgment regarding finances may be somewhat compromised. It's generally better to budget and re-think spending habits rather than forge ahead with new financial initiatives during this period. If you're waiting for an important payment or financial project to come through, it may be delayed until after the retrograde period.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 2-4 and and 17-19, with the 2-4 a particularly auspicious period. These periods represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 8-9 and 28th. These would be less than ideal periods to go on a first date, for example. For more serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 2-4 and especially the 7th. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 23-25.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 19-20. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 10, 13-15, and 25-28, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation run particularly well on the 1, 7 especially, and 12. Challenges with these matters are most likely on the 9, 14, and 24-25.

From the 5th, Venus transits your solar eighth house. During this cycle, a financial boost is possible, or you may gain financially through your partner. A deep and intimate connection made now could be revitalizing and even healing. You are more inclined to want to smooth over differences in a partnership concerning the sharing of power, intimacy matters, finances, and other emotionally-charged topics. Intimate relationships are intensified now. Either you or your partner want a deeper union.

Mercury moves through your solar seventh house all month. You tend to weigh the pros and cons of every issue during this cycle, taking into account others' needs as well as your own. Some indecisiveness is possible now, simply because you naturally entertain opposing viewpoints. You have a strong desire to cooperate and communicate with others now. You feel most comfortable spending time with people on a one-to-one level, or with those with whom you share a personal history. Your own thoughts become clearer through dialogue with others. You may be doing public relations work, counseling, negotiating, or arbitration during this cycle. There is a lot of emphasis on communications with partners and best friends at this time. You can use the power of words to advise others or to make peace with people in your life. You are more diplomatic than usual during this transit. Do be more cautious with your communications while Mercury is retrograde from the 13th through to March 7th, however. Be as clear as you can to avoid misunderstandings.

Mars activates your solar sixth house all month, and you have more energy at your disposal for work and fitness or other health routines. You are bound to take a head-on, direct approach to organizing your life and with regards to your working methods. Impatience with daily routines is also possible, however. You may be inclined to compete with others on a professional level, or at least to want to dominate or work solo. You are not in the mood to take orders just now! This period doesn't favor teamwork. Avoid the tendency to argue with co-workers by doing whatever you can to work independently. You work with energy, impatience, and speed during this cycle. It's a good time to focus on a fitness routine.

The ball tends to be in others' courts this month. However, you do have Jupiter on your side, helping you out with a sunny, positive disposition. Seeing the big picture allows you to rise above petty concerns.

Highlights:

February 2 Full Moon in Leo in your solar first house. "Hey, what about me?" is the feeling of a Full Moon in the first house. You're looking for a bit of attention right now as you feel that life has been too "other-oriented" recently. Try to avoid infantile outbursts. Instead, work on your self-assertiveness. You do count, and there are ways to assert your own needs without stepping on others' toes. Finding a balance between autonomy and dependence is what this Full Moon is about for you. Your emotions are on your sleeve right now. It is a good time to put your needs first, but doing so with respect for others will take you further. Whether you can succeed as a leader is "tested" right now.

February 2-3 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

February 3-4 The Sun sextiles Jupiter and Mars sextiles Uranus. This is a strong period for learning, growth, advancement, and adventurous activities. It's favorable for marketing, publishing, and advertising, as well as any self-promotion activities. We may be especially sociable, tolerant, and generous. Confidence comes from a stronger sense of who we are and the principles we represent, as well as an ability to take healthy and reasonable risks. For you, some form of honor or recognition is quite possible now. Look for opportunities.

February 4-5 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

February 7-8 The Sun conjuncts Neptune and Venus conjuncts Uranus. This is a "make a wish" day. Spiritual goals come into focus. As well, bringing a spirit of friendship and freedom into close personal relationships is featured. Unexpected events and/or synchronicities occur now in close partnerships and negotiations as well as with shared finances. This can be a strong period for relationships.

February 10 The Sun in your seventh house opposes Saturn in your first house. Restrictions and pressures may be felt now revolving around your personal projects that directly affect your close partnerships. Feeling bogged down by these pressures is possible. This is a time when personal responsibilities can feel overwhelming, and when others may not be seeing you in the best light. Avoid new initiatives now if you can. It's better to rest and reflect rather than push ahead.

February 12-13 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

February 16-17 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

February 18 New Moon in late Aquarius in your solar seventh house affects you until the next New Moon. A time to focus on goals involving friendships, long-term happiness, dreams, and wishes. Negotiations and diplomacy are highlighted during this period, as it is a favorable time to begin new relationships or to re-define existing ones. Issues of sharing and partnership come to the fore. Increased awareness of the need for someone significant to lean on or to rely on is often associated with this position. Working on, or resolving to work on, relationships that are mutually supportive is a good idea at this time. If you find yourself sensitive to the feeling of lacking support from partners, this may be a good time to ask yourself how companionable you are, and work on developing yourself in this area of life. You might just find that this is a period when you are at your most gracious. It is also a good time to make contacts and to make something public.

February 22-23 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

February 24-25 Tense angles operant now include Mars-Uranus, Venus-Neptune, and Venus-Saturn. Relations are likely to be tense. Disillusionments with finances as well as personal relationships are possible. Reckless behavior has consequences. For you, communications can be strained--you may receive de-motivating news, for example. Disappointments on a professional level can also be a theme now for you.

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January

Leo the LionOverview. All month, the Sun highlights your solar sixth house, putting emphasis on "busy work", health, and self-improvement. Focusing on details rather than the big picture is likely during this cycle. During this cycle, you take more pride in the work you do and in your health routines than any other time of the year. You are sorting through the experiences of the last several months, separating the worthwhile from the worthless. This is a good time to build your skills, to get organized, and to attend to your health and wellbeing. It�s a great time to make improvements to your regular routines. Your self-esteem and your ego are tied up in the work you do and in the services you give. Details are more important to you now. It's time to bring order to your life by focusing on the little things that make up the whole. This cycle presents an opportunity to get rid of what doesn't work in your life, while also discovering what does. You could seek distinction and strive towards perfection in your work. Efficiency should be your goal now. Your physical health, as well as the relationship between your body and your mind, are in focus.

This is a strong month for creating balance in your work and home environments, as well as in your interactions with loved ones. Negotiating is especially favored from mid-month, when you are most open to considering others� points of view. As well, you have added energy at your disposal to start or jumpstart a health and fitness program. Around the 18th, watch for over-idealizing a partner or potential partner--things are not as they seem. The last few days of the month are influential for earning respect, mending fences, and signing contracts.

This month, the first of three Jupiter-Uranus squares occurs, placing some tension between your fifth and eighth houses, from now through October. You might find some conflict involving your pursuit of pleasure now and through October--sometimes you could find yourself acting upon impulses that seem, on the surface of things, beyond your control. You could be searching for ego-gratifying experiences, which may not sit well with others, or could leave you feeling unsatisfied in the long run. Unsettled financial matters could also get in the way of your desire to indulge in extra-curricular activities. An unexpected financial issue, perhaps opportunity, can arise now. An intimacy matter in a love affair could crop up. However, your strong sense of responsibility should get you on the right track. It would be wise to make something of your hobbies--even if it doesn't translate to income, you might find that expressing yourself creatively really helps to define yourself and to understand yourself better. Creative output could be tinged with your own deeper emotions, providing some form of release. Try not to instigate change just for the sake of change, and avoid rash behavior. On the other hand, if you look for opportunities, you have more confidence and faith now to do something totally different, and inspiration may be found now. But do avoid blowing off responsibilities while you pursue your new vision.

This month, the Sun, Venus, and Mercury align with Chiron just behind your seventh house. You may enjoy key opportunity periods that allow you to join forces with a special partner, and do wonders for your relationships, particularly if they are in need of some healing. The key now is confidence and not overstating yourself. A connection may be made to a person on a one-to-one level.

Your ruler, the Sun, aligns with Chiron on the 29-30, representing a strong opportunity period for you. Your personal magnetism is especially strong now, and your natural leadership skills are recognized by others. Following your inner code is the key to success. Other opportunity periods for you include the 1-2, when others appreciate and acknowledge the qualities that make you unique, and the the 5-8, when your ideas and opinions are especially valued. You may be called upon to give your opinion or to communicate about something important now. Red-flag periods in January--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 13-18, when appreciation doesn't seem to come your way, and when you are prone to misjudgment. These tensions are temporary.

Better periods for personal finances occur on the 3-8,16-22, 26, and 31, with the 20-22 an excellent opportunity period for money. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 2, 11-13, and 28.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 4-6, 10-12, 18-19, 25-26, and 29-31. These periods represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. The 10-12 is an especially auspicious period for all romantic and creative matters. The 18-19 may involve some tendency to over-idealize, however. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 1, 13-14, and 22. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. For more serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 3-4 and 7-9. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 1, 13, 16-18, and 20-24. The 16-18 is perhaps the most challenging of these periods--a time when you may not be seeing eye-to-eye with a close partner.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 7-9. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 2, 11, 13-14, 22, and 26-28, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation run best on the 4-6, 10-12 (especially strong and fortunate), 18-19, and 25-26. Challenges in these matters are most likely on the 1, 13-14, and 22.

Venus continues to transit your solar sixth house until the 12th. Establishing a happy and harmonious work environment through friendly relations with co-workers or tidying up your work area comes into focus no. Romantic and social activities may revolve around your working environment. You are generally well liked and respected socially on the job right now. Some laziness is possible now, as you tend to associate pleasure with work! Perhaps you are socializing more than usual on the job. You have good team spirit during this cycle, and you are more tactful and obliging with your co-workers. You are less inclined to fall in love for the sake of love itself during this cycle. Your tendency is to consider whether it is clever to do so! You're most successful doing tasks that involve cooperation and team harmony. You could find that your talents or skills are especially appreciated. Romantic and social activities may revolve around your working environment.

Venus transits your partnership sector from the 12th. Special attention to and from a partner is in focus during this period, and flattery will get you everywhere if you use it wisely. One-to-one relating appeals to you more than group activities or more casual connections. Smoothing out your close personal relationships is what makes you happy during this cycle. If single, you are more willing than normal to enter into a committed relationship. In general, you are adaptable when it comes to your affections--very willing to compromise, negotiate, and make peace.

Mercury transits your solar sixth house from the 3-21--a very productive position for Mercury. This is a good placement for Mercury, as it is the natural ruler of the sixth house. It's an excellent period for sorting out the details of your daily existence. You are inclined to make to-do lists, pay bills and sort out clutter, and to do detail work on the job. Health matters are most certainly on your brain as well, and you could be thinking of scheduling check-ups or busy researching ways to improve your health. You may also show a keener interest in improving your basic skills. Your approach to work during this cycle is pleasant, happy, and logical for the most part, unless you allow worry or scattered energy to enter the picture. You are inclined to want to learn new work skills, or to improve your skills and output in terms of work. There is likely to be more activity, movement, contact, and communications with co-workers now. You tend to take more interest in organizing your working environment--and this is an excellent time to do so, as you are especially objective and intelligent when it comes to getting a handle on your daily affairs and all of the "little things" that contribute to a feeling of efficiency and competency. Menial tasks become more prominent. Watch, however, for tension or idle chit-chat interfering with your work output during this cycle.

Mercury transits your solar seventh house from the 21st. You tend to weigh the pros and cons of every issue during this cycle, taking into account others' needs as well as your own. Some indecisiveness is possible now, simply because you naturally entertain opposing viewpoints. You have a strong desire to cooperate and communicate with others now. You feel most comfortable spending time with people on a one-to-one level, or with those with whom you share a personal history. Your own thoughts become clearer through dialogue with others. You may be doing public relations work, counseling, negotiating, or arbitration during this cycle. There is a lot of emphasis on communications with partners and best friends at this time. You can use the power of words to advise others or to make peace with people in your life. You are more diplomatic than usual during this transit.

All month, Mars activates your solar fifth house. This is a very self-expressive time when you have lots of energy, but not necessarily self-discipline to match. You have more energy at your disposal to express yourself creatively, through activities with children, romantic activities, hobbies, or sports. Your love life may step up a notch, and this could be an especially passionate time. You tend to put more energy into play and pleasure! Be careful not to burn the candle at both ends. Also, watch out for a tendency to want to gamble. You are more playful than usual, and especially magnetic.

Although the ball seems to be in others' courts in January, you stand to gain new insight into your own depths and those of a close partner. Use the 12-20 especially to smooth over differences with a special person in your life.

Highlights:

January 1-2 Jupiter sextiles Chiron, the Sun sextiles Uranus, and Mars sextiles Neptune. This is a creative period for all--one in which we can find new insights into old problems. Willingness to embrace change is the key to success now. With your ruler involved, you are feeling quite appreciated for your most unique qualities. It's a day when surprising someone, particularly a partner, is especially favored. Infusing a partnership with romance, or taking a romance to a new level of partnership is favored now.

January 3 Full Moon in Cancer in your solar twelfth house. Some sort of fulfillment, culmination, or revelation regarding your desires or new initiatives at the last New Moon on December 20th occurs now. Circumstances are such that you have an overwhelming need to be alone. You've been busy with all sorts of everyday activities, deeply involved in your work and routines. It's time to balance your life with some down time�otherwise, you simply don't feel whole. Issues come to light that originate from deep within. It's an excellent time to get in touch with what's been brewing beneath the surface. A secret may be revealed.

January 6-7 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

January 6-8 The Sun and Mercury align and Mars trines Saturn. These planetary influences suggest rational, logical, and productive energy. We are actively communicating, and our work takes on definite shape. This is a good time to temper our energy and to exercise better judgment. Traditional methods work, and thoroughness brings rewards. For you, this is a busy time for communications and errands, particularly work-related ones. You are able to pour a lot of energy into work and/or health and fitness regimes now.

January 8-9 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

January 10-12 Venus joins with Chiron and sextiles Jupiter. This is a healing and friendly energy--an excellent time to socialize, promote cooperation, spend time with romantic partners, and to initiate a new relationship or friendship. It's also very strong for financial matters. For you, this is an especially strong period for all romantic and creative matters. Warm, healing energy is with you. Strengthening ties with children could also figure. A pleasurable time!

January 13-14 Mars joins with Pluto and Venus semi-squares both planets; Mercury semi-squares Uranus. Keywords for this period include intense, passionate, rebellious, and obsessive! Tense interplays between lovers are quite likely now, and the inclination to rebel against routine or expectations is strong. Harness the energy of Mars-Pluto by pouring your energy into a pet project. Sexual relations now can be very intense. Competitive energy is powerful. For you, romantic or creative matters demand and hold your attention. This is an opportunity period for romance and pleasure, although some tensions and heated passions are likely to figure as well. Watch for complications and unexpected happenings on the job.

January 15-16 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

January 18 New Moon in late Capricorn in your solar sixth house affects you until the next New Moon. A time to focus on long-term goals and projects and to formulate career and business plans. The New Moon in the sixth house heralds a time when new diet regimes, healthy routines, and satisfying work schedules can be successfully initiated. It is a time of taking care of business, handling details, and increasing your efficiency by re-organizing or simply by working enthusiastically at tasks that help you get caught up in your work. It is also a good time for analysis of any sort, as critical thinking is now at its peak. This period is marked by a desire to sort things out, but also to be useful. 

January 18-20 Venus joins with Neptune and Mercury conjoins Chiron. This can be a very romantic time, although the tendency can be towards seeing what we want to see rather than what is, so romantic mirages are possible now. Kind, healing words and communications are also featured now. A good time to discover new or alternative health procedures and regimes. Soft, pleasant energy dominates. For you, this can be a time for starry-eyed romance with a close partner. An important conversation or communication with a friend can occur now. Words can heal--use them to mend fences or simply to reassure.

January 20-21 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

January 25-26 Venus sextiles Pluto and Mercury aligns with Neptune. An excellent period for romantic and artistic expression. However, don't expect communications to be right-brain, logical, or clear! It's best to delay important decisions. A good period for romance and dreamy conversations. For you, things heat up with a romantic partner. You could also make a meaningful connection to a committed partner, and the trick now is to be perceptive and compassionate.

January 26-27 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

January 27-28 Mercury and Mars form challenging angles to Saturn. This can be a tense period in which hitting brick walls is likely. Delay important discussions and avoid beginning new projects, which could be riddled with frustrations and complications down the road.

January 30-31 The Sun joins Chiron and Mercury sextiles Pluto. An excellent period for coming up with innovative new techniques, socializing, and gaining perspective on our long-term goals. It's easy to resolve problems, particularly old, nagging ones, and to cooperate with others in a balanced manner.

 

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June

Leo the LionOverview.

Until the 11th, the Sun continues to spotlight your career and public sector. Focus is on what you do, how you do it, and what you accomplish. Do whatever you can to adopt a serious approach to business because you are in the spotlight. A time when practical vision may be at a high, during which you can see what needs to be done and just how to go about doing it. Career and vocational issues may benefit from the increased clarity you possess.  Much of your energy will be applied to vocational achievement, professional success, and leadership during this cycle. The desire for some form of recognition and financial success is stronger than any other time of the year.

The Sun illuminates your sector of friends, groups, and dreams coming true from the 11th. It's a sociable sector of your chart, and that's exactly how you are feeling--happy, lighthearted, and social. Group affiliations capture your attention. Connections can be made now and networking pays off. Being part of a community or circle of friends and building your social network is important to you at this time. This is a rather happy, goal-oriented cycle. A lively agenda is promised, you're attracting quite a bit of interest, and your energy for making contact with others is high. A stronger sense of community is with you during this cycle. Relationships take on a fun, if impersonal, tone now. Activities with children increase. You are more stimulated by all that is unconventional during this cycle, and your ideas are original and progressive now. This is a time to follow your dreams and ideals, and to plant a seed in the form of a wish for the future.

June is a power month for you. Your social agenda is hopping, and your personal magnetism runs high. Don�t miss an opportunity period on the 11-13, when powerful creative energy is with you. Tensions with a romantic partner can figure but needn�t be frustrating. Watch for a face-off, particularly the 18-19. A new idea for a project is likely to arrive after the 16th, but now is not the time to launch it. Take your time and work out all the details first. On the 20-21, romance is in the air and you are taking the lead.

In the first half of the month, there is a strong emphasis on your fourth and tenth house axis, and issues surrounding domestic versus career or professional matters come to the foreground.

Mercury begins a retrograde cycle on June 15th and runs until July 9th. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of personal finances, as well as communications with friends or groups, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Major financial initiatives should be avoided. Remember that friends don't mean what they say and don't say what they mean, and take what you hear with a grain of salt. Group meetings may be delayed or cancelled. Occurring in your solar eleventh house this time, extra care should be used when communicating with friends. You may find that communications with friends or with groups can easily become sticky. Group meetings may be postponed or cancelled, and friends may be uncommunicative or giving off mixed signals. On the other hand, old acquaintances may appear during this cycle. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with friends and co-workers during this cycle; or, better yet, take this time to rethink concerns and grievances before talking about them prematurely.

This month, Saturn and Neptune oppose for the final time. This energy first occurred in August 2006 (see our horoscope archives in August for an explanation of the conflict). Some sort of resolve of the conflict is in sight now, although getting to that point could involve some form of disillusionment.

Your ruler, the Sun, forms stimulating connections to Chiron, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, and Neptune this month, on the 6th and 11-13, representing opportunity periods for you. On the 6th, the opportunity for your personality to shine brightly without any real effort on your part arises. Others accept and admire you for exactly who you are. The 11-13 presents multiple opportunities. Intelligence is at a peak, and others could turn to you for advice. Energy and initiative are with you, as well as some inspiration and responsibility. You could also receive some good news. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 5, 9-10, 18-19, 21-22, and 28-29, when you may feel neglected, slighted, or unappreciated. Be especially prudent on the 9-10, when erratic behavior could be costly, and when a clash with a partner is likely. Intense emotions, and perhaps suspicion, could figure on the 18-19. A feeling of disillusionment may be part of the picture on the 28-29, but talking things through will help matters greatly.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 10-12 and 28. Both of these periods are strong for money matters. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 1-2, 4, and 29.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 3-4, 7-8, and especially the 19-20. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 5-6 and 21-22. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 11-12 and 30-July 1. Use these periods for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 8-10 and 25-29.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 10-12 and 30-July 1. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 1-2 and 25-29, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 20 and 30-1 (with some challenges). Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 3-4, 5, 8-9, 18-19, 21-22, 25-26, and 29-30, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus continues to transit your solar twelfth house until the 28th. Matters of the heart touch you deeply. You may willingly play a supportive role to a partner, offering him or her more compassion and selfless love. If a romance were to begin during this period, it would likely be a private or even secret one. What you don't know might just be helping you right now, because what's happening behind your back is moving in your favor and all will come out happily when your dreams become a reality soon enough.

Venus transits your solar first house from the 28th forward. You could find it hard to deny yourself anything during this cycle! This is a time when you naturally let loose your softer, receptive side. Romantic matters, as well as pleasure-seeking activities, come to the fore now. You are more likely to pay closer attention to your physical appearance and mannerisms, aiming to improve and enhance your attractiveness. Others find you agreeable and cooperative. This position is strongest from the 28th to July 14th, when Venus is directly on your Sun, spotlighting your charm and sweetness.

Mercury transits your solar eleventh house all month. Your mind is bright, alert, and active during this cycle, and you have the ability to come up with unusual and inventive ideas. Sharing your thoughts with others is a prime interest. Others tend to particularly enjoy your conversations during this transit--you are willing to listen as well as add your own thoughts. As well, your ability to grasp unusual subject matter and to intuitively understand what others are trying to say win you some brownie points! You could also do a lot of thinking and musing about your own happiness and long-term goals. However, because Mercury is retrograde from the 15th forward, some snags in these areas are quite likely.

Mars energizes your solar ninth house from the 11th. During this period, you are especially enthusiastic and more bold than usual. Some restlessness and hunger for adventure is experienced now. Essentially, you are looking to expand your activities, and you may find that you have a lot of energy for higher studies, travel, or simply new subjects. Negative potentials include being excessively opinionated or getting easily fired up over differences in points of view, or legal fights. It's a fabulous time for promoting your ideas and beliefs, although coming on too strong could work against you if you're not careful. If you can't travel, you'll feel like doing so, or at least travel in your mind, simply because you have a great urge to expand your horizons in some manner. Energies thrown toward recreation, travel, or just cooking up great new ideas are well spent and serve to refresh and renew your vitality. Creative projects can flourish with enlarged focus and redoubled efforts that somehow don't tire you out. Time flies when you're having fun and leaves you with more vigor than when you began. Big, ambitious, adventurous ideas can come to you in a rush during this cycle, propelled by the urge to do something you've never done before.

Highlights:

June 2-3 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

June 3-6 Operative energies include the Sun trine Chiron and opposite Jupiter; Mars trines Jupiter and sextile Chiron; and Venus sesquiquadrate Jupiter. These energies produce a natural energizing spirit. Enthusiasm and confidence are with us now, and it's easy to tap into our more unique qualities and talents in order to go after what we want. However, we also have the tendency to over-reach. For you, others receive you well, particularly romantic partners or interests, although you should try to tame a tendency to exaggerate your abilities and means.

June 6-7 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

June 9 With the Sun and Venus in hard aspect to Uranus, watch for disruptions in personal relationships and general plans. Expect the unexpected! For you, these disruptions and surprises are likely to occur in the realms of communications, career, and joint finances or intimate matters. Your own behavior may upset those close to you.

June 10-12 Operative energies include the Sun sextile Mars and Saturn, and Mars trine Saturn. We are able to creatively solve problems and to instinctively take action when necessary now. It's easy to stick to a specific task and make headway. Work takes on definite shape, and we can see results from our efforts. This gives us a sense of responsibility and a feeling of directedness and purposefulness. This is a good time to temper our energy and to exercise better judgment, as well as to get and feel organized. Traditional methods work, and thoroughness brings rewards. Practical considerations are favored over impulsive decisions. For you, this is an outstanding period for personal accomplishment. Others may recognize your leadership qualities. Increased responsibilities are satisfying. Taking action on health and work matters figures. Plans to broaden your horizons may be solidified now.

June 13 Operative energies include the Sun trine Neptune and Mars sextile Neptune. Interesting synchronicities can occur now. We may be at the right place at the right time, probably because our hunches are more likely to be correct and we are "tuned in". Instinctual judgment is enhanced under these influences. This period favors dancing, swimming, photography, the arts, and entertainment--mediums in which we act upon our more spiritual or artistic inclinations. It's a time when we are guided by intuition more than reason. Taking action towards the attainment of a dream can also figure now. For you, interesting twists to your life story could occur now, and you may be the one who surprises someone. Others find you especially intriguing. Taking action on joint finances may be especially rewarding now. An unusual opportunity to travel or otherwise broaden your horizons may be part of the picture.

June 13-14 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

June 14 New Moon in Gemini in your solar eleventh house affects you until the next New Moon in July. The eleventh house is a sector associated with networking, making contact, group activities, and income earned from business. With the New Moon here, focus is on making contacts and reaching out to others in both a social and professional sense. It's a time to turn inner restlessness into fruitful contact with others. Heightened awareness of your position in life within the context of the group, rather than through self-centered focus, is probable with this position of the New Moon, as well as a need for social security. Goals that involve networking, making connections with others, joining or strengthening ties in a group project/activity, and nurturing good will are the focus this month.

June 14-16 Mercury is stationary retrograde now, and will remain retrograde until July 9th--a cycle when rethinking matters is the name of the game. When Mercury is stationary, as it is now, it's especially important to prepare for possible breakdowns in communication. Back up your computer, double-check your paperwork, and remember that you may not have all the necessary information to make big decisions for the time being. Avoid signing contracts or deals, as they may not work out as you expected, or they might need revision later.

June 19-20 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

June 21-22 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

June 29-30 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

June 29-30 Operative energies include Mars-Uranus, Sun-Saturn, Sun-Neptune, and Venus-Neptune hard aspects. The contrast between what is real and what is only a dream is explicit. It's best to avoid beginning a new project for the time being, as there is a lack of clarity now. For you, long-standing challenges regarding personal freedom matters versus the needs of a partner or the need for a relationship can reach a head now before final resolve. Disappointments and frustrations are likely. You may feel misunderstood, or could find others are disappointed with you. As well, confusing communications could be part of the picture now.

June 30 Full Moon in Capricorn in your solar fifth house. You want to have fun, and the demands of your larger goals in life may have been eclipsing your pleasure-seeking activities. It can be hard to find time for everything you want to do, but without creative self-expression (be it romantic or playful), you simply won't feel complete. It's time to do something self-expressive, fun, and creative. You may be required to complete a creative project at this time. You could feel an overwhelming need to pour your heart out to a lover, or a romantic affair reaches some sort of epiphany. There could be a whirlwind of activity surrounding your child or children.

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May

Leo the LionOverview.

Until the 11th, the Sun continues to illuminate your solar ninth house. This transit that started in April finds you at your most adventurous and philosophical. Routine tends to bother you now, as you instinctively are drawn towards anything that brings you up and out of the mundane. You feel more fulfilled when you expand your horizons during this cycle. This can be a restless time, and it could also be a little self-indulgent. As long as you don't fall into the trap of blind optimism, it's a very pleasant time when you have the guts to do something different and enjoy yourself. You are also in the position to gain more of an overall perspective on your life and on your goals.

From the 11th,  the Sun illuminates your career and reputation sector. More than any other time of the year, your focus is drawn to your "place" or standing in the outer world, and your reputation. This is the time when you are more interested in, and focused on, accomplishing something important. Your competency is something that you are especially sensitive to during this cycle. You want to shine. Your vision is practical right now, and you want to see tangible results for your efforts. More contact with authority figures is likely during this period. Recognition is likely to come your way whether you ask for it or not, and the responsibility that comes right along with it! Do what you feel is right, keeping in mind that you are at your most visible during this period in the year.

Others take notice of you more than usual in May, and it�s time to perform! Regarding matters of the heart, however, you take pleasure in quiet, private, and spiritual moments. Some sacrifices are likely, but you are quite happy to make them. Relationship snafus are likely to occur, but keep you stimulated and have their way of working out for the best. Unsettled financial matters could get in the way of your desire to indulge in extra-curricular activities. However, your strong sense of responsibility should get you on the right track.

This month, Jupiter squares Uranus and trines Saturn. These long-term energies have been with us since January and March, respectively. For you, it would be wise to make something of your hobbies--even if it doesn't translate to income, you might find that expressing yourself creatively really helps to define yourself and to understand yourself better. You have the determination to express yourself in tangible, rewarding ways now and into the next few months. However, you might find some conflict involving your pursuit of pleasure now and through October--sometimes you could find yourself acting upon impulses that seem, on the surface of things, beyond your control. You could be searching for ego-gratifying experiences, which may not sit well with others, or could leave you feeling unsatisfied in the long run. Unsettled financial matters could also get in the way of your desire to indulge in extra-curricular activities. An unexpected financial issue, perhaps opportunity, can arise now. An intimacy matter in a love affair could crop up. However, your strong sense of responsibility should get you on the right track. Creative output could be tinged with your own deeper emotions, providing some form of release. Try not to instigate change just for the sake of change, and avoid rash behavior. On the other hand, if you look for opportunities, you have more confidence and faith now to do something totally different, and inspiration may be found now. But do avoid blowing off responsibilities while you pursue your new vision.

Your ruler, the Sun, forms a stimulating connection to mercury this month, on the 1-2, representing an opportunity period for you. Intelligence is at a peak, and others could turn to you for advice. You could also receive some good news. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--are more frequent this month and occur on the 3-4, 5-6, 8-9, 12-13, 19-20, and 29, when you may feel neglected, slighted, or unappreciated.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1-2, 8-9, 19-21 (with tension), and 22-23. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 3-5, 7, 10, 27, and 29.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 4-7 and 30-31. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. The Full Moon on the 2nd may bring romantic declarations or epiphanies. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 1, 8-10, 19-20, and 23. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 5, 8-9 (with concurrent challenges), and 24-25. Use these periods for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 10-11 and 20.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 4-6 (with some challenges) and 21. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 8-9, and 19-20, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 1, 20-21, and 24-25. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 6-11, 14, 22-23, and 28-29, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus continues to transit your solar eleventh house until the 27th, where she enlivens your friendships and group associations with charm and grace. You are likely to enjoy a strong feeling of happiness and solidarity in friendship, or with groups of like-minded individuals. You are more peace-loving than usual and slightly detached on a personal level. If a romance were to occur during this time frame, it would be characterized by a strong feeling of camaraderie, but it could also be rather impersonal and perhaps lacking in depth and intimacy.

Venus warms your solar twelfth house from the 27th. Venus is spending some time in "hibernation" in your privacy sector. Now, this doesn't necessarily mean that your love life is stagnant, but that your affection is expressed behind closed doors. Attraction to secrets and whispers characterize this period, although for some, it can also be a time of endings, relationship concerns, and wistfulness. Personal and social contacts may be secretive, and there can be secret love affairs, or at least very private love feelings and longings. Shyness can lead to some loneliness or romantic frustration.

Mercury transits your solar tenth house from the 6-22. You are likely thinking a lot about your career and business matters, or your career requires more communication than usual during this cycle. You speak with authority during this period, and you are more accountable than usual for what (and how) you communicate. Your ideas may come into public view now. Use the power of words to influence authority figures. This is an excellent period for developing career and professional plans or strategies. You may be turned to for advice or for your opinion on important matters. Although approachable and ready to communicate, you are less inclined towards chatting about frivolous matters now. You tend to think about your position or standing on a professional level more frequently during this cycle. You are likely doing some multi-tasking regarding career and business matters. Negative use of this influence would be to worry unnecessarily about your reputation and responsibilities.

Mercury transits your solar eleventh house from the 22nd. You have an active mind and the ability to come up with unusual ideas during this cycle. If this energy is used well, you can harness the power of your mind to turn your wishes into actuality. Intuitive insights and original reasoning ability produce the occasional touch of genius - you often comprehend issues that others find quite incomprehensible during this cycle! Your objective and original thinking can be used for the scientific investigation of advanced metaphysical concepts and humanitarian ideals - or other profound issues that could lead humanity towards a better future. You could also do a lot of thinking and musing about your own happiness and long-term goals.

All month, Mars energizes your solar eighth house, and your personal, intimate life speeds up. You experience every situation intensely and deeply during this cycle, even though your outward actions do not necessarily reveal this fact. You could find yourself attracted to mysterious or even dangerous situations. Sometimes this transit correlates with disputes over money. This is a time when your best course of action is to recognize that you need, or rely on, others for support. Circumstances in life are likely to occur that require you to take the lead or to apply personal action in connection with joint finances. Sexuality and intimacy are stimulated under this transit. Negative expression of this energy is the tendency towards ego conflicts concerning jointly held property or money. Conflicts with partners over values or possessions are possible. Occasionally, this transit could bring a crisis or ending of some kind. Something you hear about now might disturb or touch you deeply. You are likely to be more strategic in your actions during this period, as you become aware of the subtleties of human interaction.

 

Highlights:

May 2 Full Moon in Scorpio in your solar third house. The last two weeks have found you somewhat restless and in need of more from life than the mundane. Now the mundane is catching up with you. Errands need to be run, people are talking your ear off, you need to do some paperwork and answer calls. An important document could arrive, or a sudden need to run an important errand or to take a short trip could be part of the picture. You are pushed to find a balance now. Do what needs to be done so that you can free yourself up for more adventurous and fulfilling activities.

May 3-5 Operative energies include the Sun conjunct Mercury and in hard aspect with Pluto; and Mercury square Saturn. Our wants are aligned with our thoughts, and problem-solving comes naturally. What we say or write now has impact, for better or for worse! However, we are not very good at truly listening to what others have to say, and when we do, we tend to read between the lines with a negative slant. Our minds are investigative. Some of us could feel troubled or stressed with these influences. For you, avoid power plays and mind games. You have a tendency to come off in a suspicious manner. Critical or annoying elements may occur on the job now. This is not the best time for publicity.

May 5-6 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

May 7-9 Operative energies include Venus opposition Pluto; Sun square Saturn and sextile Uranus; Mercury square Neptune and sextile Mars. Intense social interactions are likely during this period. Frustrations involving blocked will and evasiveness can drive us to come up with creative solutions to problems now. For you, power plays and tensions could arise amongst friends or lovers. A partner could be feeling neglected or slighted, or might be acting emotionally distant. Communications may be heated or just plain confusing. Ultimately, you can arrive at new ways to handle old problems.

May 10-11 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

May 12-14 Operative energies include Mars square Pluto, Sun square Neptune, and Venus sesquiquadrate Neptune. Our desires are intense and difficult to satisfy right now. Some disillusionments are likely, as we tend to see what we want to see rather than what is. For you, avoid turning a simple difference of opinion into a power play. This is a time when others could find you evasive or confusing, particularly a close partner. Communications can be muddled, so it would be wise to be especially clear. You might want to put off signing contracts or making a presentation for a better time.

May 16 New Moon in late Taurus in your solar tenth house affects you until the next New Moon in June. Heightened sensitivity to your standing in society and your goals for constructive progress are highlighted this month. It's a good time to develop new business plans and goals, assuming the New Moon is not very afflicted, and a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to your career goals is a potential. It is a time to focus on the elements of your personality that you are projecting to society and as a professional. Goals for self-mastery and self-discipline should be made at this time. This is a phase when you will be busy with career and/or public responsibilities.

May 16-17 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

May 19-20 Operative energies include Mars sesquiquadrate Saturn, Sun inconjunct Pluto, and Mercury opposite Jupiter and square Uranus. There is a feeling of being blocked when we are attempting to go after what we want. Adjustments are necessary now in order for our lives to move forward. The need to make changes in our life that will further our psychological development arise now. Decision-making, however, may be based on unrealistic or overly optimistic premises. For you, tension on the job is possible. You could be encountering aggressive people or pressure now. You could also be on the receiving end of suspicion.

May 23-24 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

May 25 Venus trines Uranus. We lose our fear of taking risks at this time, and we happily embrace all that is new, unusual, and out-of-the-ordinary with regards to romantic involvements as well as financial undertakings. We have an offbeat, pleasant attitude and people are more willing to socialize. For you, this is a strong period for a close partnership (either attracting or improving on one), and for public credibility. A pleasant communication or conversation could figure strongly now.

May 25-26 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

May 31 Full Moon in Sagittarius in your solar fourth house. The last two weeks have found you working hard towards your career goals and other public matters. The demands of your personal life are now paramount. Striking a balance between energy spent on work and energy spent on domestic matters is essential now. Balanced attention to your public and personal lives is what you need to focus on. It's time to prioritize. Otherwise, you run the risk of over-extending yourself. A home, family, or property matter could grab your complete attention at this time.

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April

Leo the LionOverview. Until the 10th, the Sun puts a spotlight on your solar eighth house--a transit that began in September. Personal transformations, personal power, and intimate matters fulfill you most during this cycle. There may be a strong focus on other's money, such as the resources of a partner, through inheritance, banking and loans, or taxes. You are inclined to be more intense and perhaps even secretive at this time of year. Emotions tend to run deep right now, and you don't much like losing or feeling powerless. This can be a determined and personally powerful time of year if you apply the energy of this transit constructively.

From the 10th, the Sun illuminates your solar ninth house. Your focus turns outward, away from the more personal concerns that have occupied your thoughts in the last months. More than any other time during the year, you are feeling most adventurous and willing to take a leap of faith. This is a cycle in which you seek a higher meaning to your life, and/or seek out new experiences that take you beyond the here and now, and beyond the mundane details of day-to-day life. Anything that broadens your experiences attracts now. A lack of superficiality finds you straight to the point, interested in the truth of things. It would be wise for you to consider scheduling a vacation, adventure of sorts, or a course that expands your mind. These don't have to happen now, but taking the time to recognize your needs for escaping the daily grind, taking a few risks, and feeding your spirit for self-expression through some form of adventure or higher learning, will help you to feel good about yourself. The only caution with this cycle is that you could lose touch with everyday affairs and important details.

Jupiter retrogrades this month, kicking off a retrograde period that lasts until the first week of August, and involves some re-thinking of matters surrounding romantic relationships, hobbies, recreation, and relationships with children. By August, you will be ready to move forward in these areas with gusto. Saturn's direct motion this month suggests that any stagnation you've been experiencing with personal initiative, appearance, and drive will begin to lift and these matters start to move forward. It's also a helpful influence for your health and work.

Creative and romantic opportunities abound for you this month, particularly on the 7-12 and 19th. You have your eye on the biggest prize, and are not content with mere routine. In the last week of the month, there could be some ambiguities or unexpected happenings surrounding shared resources with a partner, debts, taxes, or loans. This could interfere with your own adamant pursuit of pleasure, if the pleasure you seek or the hobbies you involve yourself in require extra money to spend. There could also be surprises or experimentation surrounding your intimate relationships.

Your ruler, the Sun, forms stimulating connections to Chiron, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto on the  3-5, 7-12, and 18-19, representing opportunity periods for you. On the 3-5, others naturally recognize and appreciate your more unique qualities. Business opportunities and/or increased authority, recognition, and powers of persuasion come your way on the 7-12 and 18-19. These are also strong periods for health, work, shared finances, romance, children, and family matters. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 1-2, 21-23, and 24-25. Watch for impulsive or erratic behavior especially on the 1-2 and 21-23, and overindulgence on the 24-25.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1, 5-8, 19, 21-22, and 26. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 2-4, 9-10, 12, 14, and 27-28.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 9-10 (especially strong) and 21. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 2-4, 24-25, 27-28, and 30. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. With regard to your serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 1-5, and 26-29 (with mixed results). Use these periods for strengthening your connection or attracting a serious partnership. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 21-23.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 7-8 and 27-28. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 1-3, 12, and 29-30, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 5-8, 24-25, 27-28, and 30. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 1-4, 10-11, 20-23, and 29, when others may not see you in the best light!

Venus warms your solar tenth house from the 3-29. During this cycle, you are most charming and well-received on the job. Your responsibility and authority are likeable qualities now, making this a favorable period overall for schmoozing with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. You are socially ambitious right now, and success may come though your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your marriage partner. People who turn your head during this cycle are those who come across as especially competent.

Mercury transits your solar eighth house from the 4-22. You are more intuitive now than usual, picking up all of the hidden cues from people around you and reading between the lines. This is an excellent cycle in which to do some financial planning and strategizing. Research is also highly favored. It's also easier for you to approach sensitive, intimate, and personal matters with rationality and logic. As such, this is a great time to open up conversations about topics that normally might cause waves, such as those revolving around the sharing of power, intimacy, and finances.

Mercury transits your solar ninth house from the 22nd. Not content to focus on mundane, practical affairs just now, your mind is on bigger visions, thoughts, and ideals. You are open to expanding your knowledge base during this cycle, and communications from or with someone far away may be part of the picture. You are putting everything into perspective now, rather than compartmentalizing. Instead of simply shooting the breeze, you are more inclined to discuss broader philosophies now. Your inclination during this cycle is to think about the "big picture" rather than the mundane circumstances and details of your life. Missing appointments and other forms of forgetfulness could be part of the picture now.

Mars continues to activate your solar seventh house all month, although the drama of this position begins to ease after the 6th. With Mars in the seventh house, you are likely to exert your energy and initiative in active co-operation with others as associates or in partnerships of some kind. You can be aggressive and forceful in intimate relationships, or your partner may be displaying these traits. It is important to be restrained in all dealings with associates, business partners, and intimate partners. If you are too aggressive or dominant now, there is danger of trouble and loss through public opposition, unpopularity, damaged relationships, or even litigation in rare cases. This cycle tests your ability to resolve interpersonal conflicts. Remember that anger is often a mask for hurt feelings. There's bound to be a lot of friction or push and pull as you strive to balance your style and agenda with another's. 
 

Highlights:

April 1-2 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

April 2 Full Moon in Libra in your solar second house. Relationships come into focus--dependency issues surface now. Intimacy, issues of power and control, or joint finances may have been a focus for the last two weeks. Now it's time to recognize what makes you comfortable. This Full Moon is about balancing the give and take of intimacy--the giving and receiving of pleasure. Sharing issues come into focus, as do issues of power--what's yours and what's mine. Your comfort zones matter, and now is the time to take care of your own needs without eclipsing the needs of others.

April 7-8 Operative energies include Mercury sextile Venus and the Sun trine Saturn. This is a good time for us to take care of practical and "earthly" matters. Meeting responsibilities is satisfying now. For you, you can gain respect or recognition now. Your decision-making skills are particularly sharp.

April 8-9 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

April 9-12 Operative energies include Sun trine Jupiter and sextile Neptune; and Mercury square Pluto. Idealistic and humanitarian goals or impulses surface now, although a suspicious attitude or stance could also be part of the picture. For you, this is an excellent period for enjoying partnership and romance. You are more willing to make personal sacrifices for others, and enjoy doing so. The only challenge now is avoiding pushing your ideas on others.

April 13-14 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

April 17 New Moon late Aries in your solar ninth house affects you until the next New Moon in May. The ninth house rules our spirit to grow, explore, and expand beyond the "regular" experiences in our lives. The New Moon here may bring some restlessness and dissatisfaction with regular routines. Make an effort to initiate new projects or activities that expand your mind, feed your spirit for adventure, and stretch your imagination. You may feel renewed by a new perspective on your life, something philosophical or spiritual that you read or learn, or an adventure that takes you away from the mundane routines in your life.

April 18-19 Operative energies include Sun trine Pluto and Mercury sextile Chiron. Intensity of focus, healing conversations, and a renewed sense of purpose are with us now. For you, this is a standout period for personal influence. Others respect you more than usual. You are confident and trustworthy. It's also strong for family matters, romance, children, creativity, and self-expression.

April 19-20 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

April 21-22 Operative energies include Mercury trine Jupiter and Saturn and sextile Neptune. Strong productivity on mental levels characterizes this combination. It's a good period for coming up with successful business plans and strategies. This is yet another combination in April that is strong for self-expression, creativity, recreation, and romance. You can make significant headway in creative projects now. Friendships and group activity can be satisfying and stabilizing.

April 25-26 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

April 26-30 A creative combination occurs now, involving a T-square between Venus, Jupiter, Mars and Uranus. Saturn and Neptune form harmonious angles to the Venus-Jupiter opposition. This exciting configuration stimulates your friendship, romance, pleasure, shared finances, and intimacy sectors. Disputes over shared resources, joint finances, or anything which you hold in common with another could occur now, and you are prone to impulsiveness and recklessness regarding such matters. Your desires and passions are stirred up now as well and this can be a time of a sexual and emotional renaissance in an intimate relationship. Unexpected developments concerning material resources that you hold in common with another person (such as a mate or business partner) are possible now. Sudden windfalls or reversals are also quite possible. Avoid sudden decisions regarding such matters.

April 28-29 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

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March

Leo the LionOverview. Until the 10th, the Sun continues to transit your solar seventh house--a transit that began last month. Close relationships with others, negotiations, compromise, and one-on-one dealings all are in focus during this cycle. This is the time of year, however, when vitality may be at a low--when you are more likely to catch a cold or to need more sleep. Chances to improve or attract a close partnership abound, however. It's time to compromise, negotiate, and perhaps let a partner take the lead for a while.

From the 10th, the Sun puts a spotlight on your sector of  transformation, change, sexuality, personal growth, regeneration, others' money and resources, addictions, and taxes. As a result, this is not the most gregarious of months for you. You take a step back, focus on intimacy with a partner, or simply retreat a little from the hectic pace of life. This is an excellent time to create a budget or financial plan, or to rid yourself of bad habits that undermine your sense of personal power and self-mastery. All that is deeply personal comes into focus now. Intimate matters are especially important to you during this cycle. Just how well you are handling your life comes up for inspection. Your self-mastery skills and psychological predisposition matter to you more than usual. This is the time of year when you are most desirous of change on a deep level. Clearing out psychic "junk" or ridding yourself of bad habits may be part of the picture now. You are more willing than usual to explore life's secrets. This cycle brings greater in-depth understanding and an inclination to delve beneath the surface of matters to get to the bottom of them. Research uncovers new material that allows you to develop a better overall picture of the year's events. This is an especially introspective cycle during which you have the chance to truly uncover your personal strengths and talents. On a more practical level, you may be dealing with joint finances and shared resources now more than usual.

Money matters in the first week of the month can take you off guard, but begin to settle down by the second week. Shared resources, taxes, and debts capture your attention this month. A new beginning on a financial level is in the stars from the 19th. This is an excellent period in which to get a handle on your finances. A romantic opportunity arises this month, and any existing romance is stabilized, bringing you much joy. However, you may experience confusing matters surrounding a partnership on the 25th.

From the 7th, Mercury turns direct and matters that have been stagnant for you begin to move forward. Mercury leaves its storm on the 16th, when "all things Mercury" tend to resume near-normal pace, and leaves its shadow on March 27th. From the 16-27th, we have a chance to revisit matters that may have stumped or annoyed us while Mercury was retrograde, or to put into action ideas that came to us during this cycle. For you, communications with partners, friends, and groups resume with less confusion and more clarity.

Two eclipses occur this month. One is a Lunar Eclipse on the 3rd at 13 degrees Virgo. Its opposition to Uranus brings a surprising turn of events. The other is a Solar Eclipse on the 19th at 28 degrees of Pisces. The effects of eclipses stay with us for as long as six months, and they reveal main areas of focus for this half-year period. A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. Therefore, major decision-making is best avoided from March 1-3 and then March 12-19th.

The Lunar Eclipse on the 3rd stimulates your solar first house. Surprises surrounding your personal plans and your personal presence may be in store. Something that has been "in hiding" or brewing under the surface of things comes to light, or there is a significant fruition or culmination. Your sector of personal appearance, initiative, and "me first" energy is involved. This could manifest, for example, as a sudden assertion of independence (even a temper tantrum), a situation that tests your leadership skills, a culmination or fruition of an important partnership, and other such possibilities. Finding a balance between autonomy and dependence is what this Lunar Eclipse is about for you.

The Solar Eclipse on the 19th marks a new beginning for you. Letting go of the past is necessary in order to move forward. This eclipse occurs in your solar eighth house, suggesting a new approach to the way you share money and resources or get along with a close partner on an intimate level. New intimate liaisons or arrangements surrounding support from others (loans, joint finances, alimony, and so forth) may be formed in the coming months, as well as a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to your ability to employ self-mastery skills. This is a phase when you will be especially busy initiating new projects or activities that increase your resources. You may experience increased awareness of others�what makes them tick�as well as your own internal motivations during this period. It is a time when intimacy and deep levels of sharing are heightened. It is also a favorable time to start a financial plan, savings plan, take out a loan or consolidate, and do work in accounting.

Jupiter trines Saturn this month, linking your first and fifth houses in a pleasing way. This is a period of constructive accomplishment. We are practical, realistic, and our judgment is especially sound--and we derive much satisfaction from practical accomplishment. The key to harnessing this wonderful energy is to identify and find pleasure in the simple things that make you happy. For you, it would be wise to make something of your hobbies--even if it doesn't translate to income, you might find that expressing yourself creatively really helps to define yourself and to understand yourself better. You have the determination to express yourself in tangible, rewarding ways now and into the next few months.

Your ruler, the Sun, is somewhat beleaguered this month. However, it forms a strong connection to Uranus--by conjunction and declination--on the 3-5, representing an opportunity period for you. Some form of excitement is in store. As long as you are open to possibilities, this needn�t be unpleasant! Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 17-18, 21, and 28-29. Try not to let power games or resentment mess with your relationships and interactions.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1st, 4-6, and 15-18. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 2nd.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 7-8, 14-18, and 22-24. These days represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 1-2, 9th (especially), and 21st. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. For more serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 2-5 and the 30-31. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 17-18 and 21-22.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 8-9 and 13-18. Red flag periods for these matters occur in the first week of the month, as well as the 10th and 21-24, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation tend to thrive on the 2-3, 7-10 (especially), 16, and 30-31. Challenges with these matters are more likely to occur on the 17-18, 21, and 28-29, when others may not see you in the best of lighting!

Venus transits your ninth house from the 9th. You are all the more attractive and charming with this position, which increases your popularity. Public relations work, promotion, and other such endeavors are favored now. It is more about how you express yourself than the specifics of what you are saying that helps sway others to your position. There could be especial rapport with foreigners and with women if you are traveling during this period. If a romance were to begin now, it is more likely to be with someone of a different background or educational level, or someone you meet through travel. You have a taste for the exotic now that can show up in many areas of your life--who you are attracted to, what you buy, the kind of art or entertainment you enjoy, and so forth.

Mercury transits your seventh house all month. During this cycle, you are attracted to people who you feel are interested in life and who are good conversationalists. You feel comfortable relating with those you have a past history with. Your own thoughts become clearer through dialogue. You carefully weigh the pros and cons, and are more willing than usual to listen to other people's point of view. You may be doing public relations work, counseling, or arbitration during this cycle. There is a lot of emphasis on communications with partners and best friends at this time. You can use the power of words to give counsel to other people, or to smooth over differences. You know how to use the art of diplomacy and you can appreciate opposing viewpoints even if you don't necessarily agree with them during this period. Do be more cautious with your communications while Mercury is retrograde until the 7th, however. Be as clear as you can to avoid misunderstandings.

Mars continues to activate your solar sixth house until the 24th. You have more energy at your disposal for work and fitness or other health routines. You are bound to take a head-on, direct approach to organizing your life and with regards to your working methods. Impatience with daily routines is also possible. You may be inclined to compete with others on a professional level, or at least to want to dominate or work solo. You are not in the mood to take orders just now! This period doesn't favor teamwork. Avoid the tendency to argue with co-workers by doing whatever you can to work independently. You work with energy, impatience, and speed during this cycle. It's a good time to focus on a fitness routine.

Mars energizes your partnership sector from the 24th, and the drama of this position is at its highest from the 24th to April 6th. With Mars in the seventh house, you are likely to exert your energy and initiative in active co-operation with others as associates or in partnerships of some kind. You can be aggressive and forceful in intimate relationships, or your partner may be displaying these traits. It is important to be restrained in all dealings with associates, business partners, and intimate partners. If you are too aggressive or dominant now, there is danger of trouble and loss through public opposition, unpopularity, damaged relationships, or even litigation in rare cases. This cycle tests your ability to resolve interpersonal conflicts. Remember that anger is often a mask for hurt feelings. There's bound to be a lot of friction or push and pull as you strive to balance your style and agenda with another's.

Overall, the best period of the month for you is the 9-17, when your natural charm shines.

Highlights:

March 1-3 Operative energies include Mercury sextile Pluto, Venus sextile Chiron, Mars semi-square Jupiter. New information begins to come to light, and we have the power to heal our social relationships. Because this period occurs just before a lunar eclipse, hold off on finalizing any deals or plans if you can, however. But do pay attention to the information that surfaces now. For you, financial gains are possible now, and professional matters run especially well.

March 2-3 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

March 3 Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo in your solar first house. Flaws in an important system in your life come to light. The effects of this eclipse last for six months. "Hey, what about me?" is the feeling of a Full Moon in the first house. You're looking for a bit of attention right now as you feel that life has been too "other-oriented" recently. Try to avoid infantile outbursts. Instead, work on your self-assertiveness. You do count, and there are ways to assert your own needs without stepping on others' toes. Finding a balance between autonomy and dependence is what this Full Moon is about for you. Your emotions are on your sleeve right now. It is a good time to put your needs first, but doing so with respect for others will take you further. Whether you can succeed as a leader is "tested" right now.

March 4-5 The Sun conjuncts Uranus in your solar seventh house. Surprises, unusual or disruptive events, or exciting discoveries surrounding a significant other are in store now. Your need for variety and excitement with a partner is strong now. Relationships that may start now will have a destabilizing and liberating effect upon you. The people you encounter are likely to be unusual and may show you a very different side of life than you've been exposed to before. They may also be unreliable in their dealings with you, or they may come and go very quickly.

March 4-5 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

March 8-9 Operative energies include Venus trine Jupiter and Saturn, Venus sextile Neptune, and Sun square Jupiter. This is an especially strong influence for creative output and is also excellent for cementing relationships. Because the grand trine affects your houses of self-expression, it's strong for creative matters. However, with your ruler square Jupiter, watch for over-inflated expectations.

March 12-13 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

March 15-16 Operative energies include Mars conjunct Chiron, Mercury sextile Venus, and Venus trine Pluto. Gaining new perspectives on romantic and sexual relationships, or on creative projects, occurs now. We seek out others, but won't settle for superficial connections. This can be a time of epiphanies and release of suppressed energies. Important contracts and new beginnings, however, are best avoided until after the Solar Eclipse on the 19th.

March 16-17 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

March 18 New Moon Solar Eclipse in late Pisces in your solar eighth house affects you for the next six months. A time to focus on goals involving compassion, letting go of the past, and acceptance. Nagging problems from the past six months need to be dealt with and put behind you. This is a time of empowerment. It is a good time to focus on issues of intimacy as well as developing self-mastery skills. You may experience increased awareness of others—what makes them tick—as well as your own internal motivations during this period. It is a time when intimacy and deep levels of sharing are heightened. It is also a favorable time to start a financial plan, savings plan, take out a loan or consolidate, and do work in accounting.

March 22-25 A mixed bag of energies operant now brings challenges and possible enlightenment. Mars in your seventh house opposes Saturn, sextiles Jupiter, and conjuncts Neptune. You may have to deal with challenges in your close partnerships and regarding your personal freedom or influence. A positive, growth-oriented outcome is favored, however, if you take a playful, charming approach to others.

March 22-23 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

March 28-29 Venus forms tense angles to Chiron and Pluto. This is a less than ideal period for financial transactions and for social relationships. Tensions derived from lack of trust are likely now. For you, being second-guessed on the job could be part of the picture. Avoid taking a sarcastic or suspicious approach to your communications with others.

March 29-30 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

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February 2007: Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
 

February

Leo the LionOverview. Until the 9th, the Sun continues to put a spotlight on your solar sixth house--a transit that began in January. You take more pride in the work you do and in your health routines than any other time of the year. You are sorting through the experiences of the last several months, separating the worthwhile from the worthless. This is a good time to build your skills, to get organized, and to attend to your health and wellbeing. It�s a great time to make improvements to your regular routines. Your self-esteem and your ego are tied up in the work you do and in the services you give. You may be drawn into some form of service that will bring deep personal satisfaction. At this time, you seek perfection and distinction in your work and this quality bring you a more responsible position. This cycle presents an opportunity to get rid of what doesn't work in your life, while also discovering what does. More than any time of the year, you are conscious of your mental and physical health, daily routines, everyday working life, and your working methods.

From the 9th, the Sun illuminates your solar seventh house. At this time of year, you have a greater need than usual to be with a partner. Bouncing ideas off someone helps you to better understand yourself. A partner provides a mirror for your own self-discovery. Now is the time to realize your own potential through a significant other. During this cycle, you focus on balancing your personal interests and objectives with your social life, or with those of a partner. The emphasis is on "us" rather than "me". You need the energies, companionship, and support of other people, and they may also seek out your support and companionship. It's important to include others rather than to go solo for the time being. However, bending too much to the will of another is not advised either. Social interactions of a personal, one-on-one kind are emphasized. Circumstances are such that your diplomacy skills are required. Your popularity is increasing, and is reinforced by your own ability to cooperate and harmonize. Your ego and pride are tied up in how you relate to others now. This may be an especially busy time for people who consult or work with clients one-on-one.

You are likely to run the whole gamut of emotions this month. You have a tendency to want to run before you can walk when it comes to taking on more work or projects. Don�t accept responsibility for more than you can handle--you have enough on your plate. You�d prefer things were more clear and straightforward with a partner, and they�re nothing of the sort! An intimate rendezvous or revelation on the 7th will help keep things fresh, and the 16th offers a chance to break the routine with a little fun.

This month, Mercury retrogrades from the 13th forward (until March 7th). Mercury retrograde cycles are periods in which communications and transportation matters don't go as smoothly as usual. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of personal finances as well as communications with friends or groups because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Occurring in your solar seventh house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to negotiations and one-on-one communications. Be as non-judgmental as you can with a partner. Re-thinking a partnership is possible now, but you should avoid jumping to any premature decisions. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with partners, friends, and groups, or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

Your ruler, the Sun, forms some pleasing connections with Jupiter, Chiron, Pluto, and Neptune this month on the 3-4, 7-8, and 16-19. These represent opportunity periods for you. The 3-4 involves a stroke of good "luck"--your openness and optimism brings rewards. On the 7-8, a gentle approach to attracting positive circumstances is in order. Pay attention to synchronicities that occur now. The 16-19 is a period in which your natural confidence shines through--you are believed, understood, appreciated, and trusted. Red flag periods--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 2nd and 10th. These issues may revolve around work, partnerships and negotiations--matters that certainly grab much of your attention in February. On the 10th, you could be feeling unappreciated or otherwise burdened, but it's temporary. Because others may not be seeing you in a most positive light, it's not the best time to schedule important events, appointments, or interviews.

Opportunity periods for personal finances occur on the 1-3 especially, as well as the 8-11 and 19-20. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 17-18. The ruler of your personal finances sector is retrograde from February 13th until March 7th, suggesting that your judgment regarding finances may be somewhat compromised. It's generally better to budget and re-think spending habits rather than forge ahead with new financial initiatives during this period. If you're waiting for an important payment or financial project to come through, it may be delayed until after the retrograde period.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 2-4 and and 17-19, with the 2-4 a particularly auspicious period. These periods represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 8-9 and 28th. These would be less than ideal periods to go on a first date, for example. For more serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 2-4 and especially the 7th. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 23-25.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 19-20. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 10, 13-15, and 25-28, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation run particularly well on the 1, 7 especially, and 12. Challenges with these matters are most likely on the 9, 14, and 24-25.

Venus continues to transit your seventh house until the 13th. Special attention to and from a partner is in focus, and flattery will get you everywhere if you use it wisely. One-to-one relating appeals to you more than group activities or more casual connections. Smoothing out your close personal relationships is what makes you happy during this cycle. If single, you are more willing than normal to enter into a committed relationship. In general, you are adaptable when it comes to your affections--very willing to compromise, negotiate, and make peace.

From the 13th, Venus transits your solar eighth house. During this cycle, a financial boost is possible, or you may gain financially through your partner. A deep and intimate connection made now could be revitalizing and even healing. You are more inclined to want to smooth over differences in a partnership concerning the sharing of power, intimacy matters, finances, and other emotionally-charged topics. Intimate relationships are intensified now. Either you or your partner want a deeper union.

Mercury moves through your solar seventh house all month. You tend to weigh the pros and cons of every issue during this cycle, taking into account others' needs as well as your own. Some indecisiveness is possible now, simply because you naturally entertain opposing viewpoints. You have a strong desire to cooperate and communicate with others now. You feel most comfortable spending time with people on a one-to-one level, or with those with whom you share a personal history. Your own thoughts become clearer through dialogue with others. You may be doing public relations work, counseling, negotiating, or arbitration during this cycle. There is a lot of emphasis on communications with partners and best friends at this time. You can use the power of words to advise others or to make peace with people in your life. You are more diplomatic than usual during this transit. Do be more cautious with your communications while Mercury is retrograde from the 13th through to March 7th, however. Be as clear as you can to avoid misunderstandings.

Until the 12th, Mars continues to energize your solar fifth house. This is a very self-expressive time when you have lots of energy, but not necessarily self-discipline to match. You have more energy at your disposal to express yourself creatively, through activities with children, romantic activities, hobbies, or sports. Your love life may step up a notch, and this could be an especially passionate time. You tend to put more energy into play and pleasure! Be careful not to burn the candle at both ends. Also, watch out for a tendency to want to gamble. You are more playful than usual, and especially magnetic.

Mars activates your solar sixth house from the 12th, and you have more energy at your disposal for work and fitness or other health routines. You are bound to take a head-on, direct approach to organizing your life and with regards to your working methods. Impatience with daily routines is also possible, however. You may be inclined to compete with others on a professional level, or at least to want to dominate or work solo. You are not in the mood to take orders just now! This period doesn't favor teamwork. Avoid the tendency to argue with co-workers by doing whatever you can to work independently. You work with energy, impatience, and speed during this cycle. It's a good time to focus on a fitness routine.

The ball tends to be in others' courts this month. However, you do have Jupiter on your side, helping you out with a sunny, positive disposition. Seeing the big picture allows you to rise above petty concerns.

Highlights:

February 2 Full Moon in Leo in your solar twelfth house. Circumstances are such that you have an overwhelming need to be alone. You've been busy with all sorts of everyday activities, deeply involved in your work and routines. It's time to balance your life with some down time�otherwise, you simply don't feel whole. Issues come to light that originate from deep within. It's an excellent time to get in touch with what's been brewing beneath the surface. A secret may be revealed.

February 3-4 The Sun sextiles Jupiter and Mars sextiles Uranus. This is a strong period for learning, growth, advancement, and adventurous activities. It's favorable for marketing, publishing, and advertising, as well as any self-promotion activities. We may be especially sociable, tolerant, and generous. Confidence comes from a stronger sense of who we are and the principles we represent, as well as an ability to take healthy and reasonable risks. For you, some form of honor or recognition is quite possible now. Look for opportunities.

February 3-4 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

February 5-6 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

February 7-8 The Sun conjuncts Neptune and Venus conjuncts Uranus. This is a "make a wish" day. Spiritual goals come into focus. As well, bringing a spirit of friendship and freedom into close personal relationships is featured. Unexpected events and/or synchronicities occur now in close partnerships and negotiations as well as with shared finances. This can be a strong period for relationships.

February 10 The Sun in your seventh house opposes Saturn in your first house. Restrictions and pressures may be felt now revolving around your personal projects that directly affect your close partnerships. Feeling bogged down by these pressures is possible. This is a time when personal responsibilities can feel overwhelming, and when others may not be seeing you in the best light. Avoid new initiatives now if you can. It's better to rest and reflect rather than push ahead.

February 12-13 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

February 17-18 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

February 18 New Moon in late Aquarius in your solar seventh house affects you until the next New Moon. A time to focus on goals involving friendships, long-term happiness, dreams, and wishes. Negotiations and diplomacy are highlighted during this period, as it is a favorable time to begin new relationships or to re-define existing ones. Issues of sharing and partnership come to the fore. Increased awareness of the need for someone significant to lean on or to rely on is often associated with this position. Working on, or resolving to work on, relationships that are mutually supportive is a good idea at this time. If you find yourself sensitive to the feeling of lacking support from partners, this may be a good time to ask yourself how companionable you are, and work on developing yourself in this area of life. You might just find that this is a period when you are at your most gracious. It is also a good time to make contacts and to make something public.

February 23-24 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

February 24-25 Tense angles operant now include Mars-Uranus, Venus-Neptune, and Venus-Saturn. Relations are likely to be tense. Disillusionments with finances as well as personal relationships are possible. Reckless behavior has consequences. For you, communications can be strained--you may receive de-motivating news, for example. Disappointments on a professional level can also be a theme now for you.

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January

Leo the LionOverview. Until the 10th, the Sun continues to spotlight your solar fifth house--a time when pleasure-seeking activities come into focus and grab much of your attention. You are particularly personally charming in a spontaneous, natural way during this solar cycle. This is the time of year when you are ready to perform and to express yourself creatively. This is a very playful cycle, when you are inspired creatively and emotionally.

From the 10th, the Sun highlights your solar sixth house, putting emphasis on "busy work", health, and self-improvement. Focusing on details rather than the big picture is likely during this cycle. During this cycle, you take more pride in the work you do and in your health routines than any other time of the year. You are sorting through the experiences of the last several months, separating the worthwhile from the worthless. This is a good time to build your skills, to get organized, and to attend to your health and wellbeing. It�s a great time to make improvements to your regular routines. Your self-esteem and your ego are tied up in the work you do and in the services you give. Details are more important to you now. It's time to bring order to your life by focusing on the little things that make up the whole. This cycle presents an opportunity to get rid of what doesn't work in your life, while also discovering what does. You could seek distinction and strive towards perfection in your work. Efficiency should be your goal now. Your physical health, as well as the relationship between your body and your mind, are in focus.

This is a strong month for creating balance in your work and home environments, as well as in your interactions with loved ones. Negotiating is especially favored in the last week of the month, when you are most open to considering others� points of view. As well, you have added energy at your disposal to start or jumpstart a health and fitness program. Around the 18th, watch for over-idealizing a partner or potential partner--things are not as they seem. The last few days of the month are influential for earning respect, mending fences, and signing contracts.

This month, the first of three Jupiter-Uranus squares occurs, placing some tension between your fourth and seventh houses, from now through October. Some conflict between domestic demands and the demands of partnership are possible now and in the first three-quarters of the year. Erratic experiences in your relationships with others could affect your basic sense of security, or a partner could be frustrated with your attention to family. Try not to instigate change just for the sake of change, and avoid rash behavior. On the other hand, if you look for opportunities, you have more confidence and faith now to do something totally different, and inspiration may be found now. But do avoid blowing off responsibilities while you pursue your new vision.

This month, the Sun, Venus, and Mercury align with Chiron in your solar sixth house. You may enjoy key opportunity periods that allow you to improve your health or your working conditions, and do wonders for your working relationships, particularly if they are in need of some healing. The key now is confidence and not overstating yourself. Improved or new work is very likely this month.

Your ruler, the Sun, aligns with Chiron on the 29-30, representing a strong opportunity period for you. Your personal magnetism is especially potent now, and your natural leadership skills are recognized by others. Following your inner code is the key to success. Other opportunity periods for you include the 1-2, when others appreciate and acknowledge the qualities that make you unique, and the the 5-8, when your ideas and opinions are especially valued. You may be called upon to give your opinion or to communicate about something important now. Red-flag periods in January--times when you are not received as well as you would like, or are prone to impulsive, hasty, or ill-timed behavior--occur on the 13-18, when appreciation doesn't seem to come your way, and when you are prone to misjudgment. These tensions are temporary.

Better periods for personal finances occur on the 3-8,16-22, 26, and 31, with the 20-22 an excellent opportunity period for money. Speculation and new financial initiatives are best avoided on the 2, 11-13, and 28.

As far as romantic and creative matters go, opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur on the 4-6, 10-12, 18-19, 25-26, and 29-31. These periods represent power days for personal magnetism, charisma, and creativity. The 10-12 is an especially auspicious period for all romantic and creative matters. The 18-19 may involve some tendency to over-idealize, however. Issues that could be annoying or disconcerting concerning romantic matters are more likely to occur on the 1, 13-14, and 22. These would be less than ideal days to go on a first date, for example. For more serious partnerships, long-term relationships tend to thrive on the 3-4 and 7-9. Tensions in close partnerships are more likely on the 1, 13, 16-18, and 20-24. The 16-18 is perhaps the most challenging of these periods--a time when you may not be seeing eye-to-eye with a close partner.

Better times to schedule job interviews or health appointments, and for success and happiness on the job, occur on the 7-9. Red flag periods for these matters occur on the 2, 11, 13-14, 22, and 26-28, when you should probably avoid scheduling health appointments or job interviews if feasible. Matters related to your career and reputation run best on the 4-6, 10-12 (especially strong and fortunate), 18-19, and 25-26. Challenges in these matters are most likely on the 1, 13-14, and 22.

Venus transits your solar sixth house until the 20th. Establishing a happy and harmonious work environment through friendly relations with co-workers or tidying up your work area comes into focus no. Romantic and social activities may revolve around your working environment. You are generally well liked and respected socially on the job right now. Some laziness is possible now, as you tend to associate pleasure with work! Perhaps you are socializing more than usual on the job. You have good team spirit during this cycle, and you are more tactful and obliging with your co-workers. You are less inclined to fall in love for the sake of love itself during this cycle. Your tendency is to consider whether it is clever to do so! You're most successful doing tasks that involve cooperation and team harmony. You could find that your talents or skills are especially appreciated. Romantic and social activities may revolve around your working environment.

Venus transits your partnership sector from the 20th. Special attention to and from a partner is in focus during this period, and flattery will get you everywhere if you use it wisely. One-to-one relating appeals to you more than group activities or more casual connections. Smoothing out your close personal relationships is what makes you happy during this cycle. If single, you are more willing than normal to enter into a committed relationship. In general, you are adaptable when it comes to your affections--very willing to compromise, negotiate, and make peace.

Mercury transits your solar sixth house from the 9-27--a very productive position for Mercury. This is a good placement for Mercury, as it is the natural ruler of the sixth house. It's an excellent period for sorting out the details of your daily existence. You are inclined to make to-do lists, pay bills and sort out clutter, and to do detail work on the job. Health matters are most certainly on your brain as well, and you could be thinking of scheduling check-ups or busy researching ways to improve your health. You may also show a keener interest in improving your basic skills. Your approach to work during this cycle is pleasant, happy, and logical for the most part, unless you allow worry or scattered energy to enter the picture. You are inclined to want to learn new work skills, or to improve your skills and output in terms of work. There is likely to be more activity, movement, contact, and communications with co-workers now. You tend to take more interest in organizing your working environment--and this is an excellent time to do so, as you are especially objective and intelligent when it comes to getting a handle on your daily affairs and all of the "little things" that contribute to a feeling of efficiency and competency. Menial tasks become more prominent. Watch, however, for tension or idle chit-chat interfering with your work output during this cycle.

From the 3rd, Mars activates your solar fifth house. This is a very self-expressive time when you have lots of energy, but not necessarily self-discipline to match. You have more energy at your disposal to express yourself creatively, through activities with children, romantic activities, hobbies, or sports. Your love life may step up a notch, and this could be an especially passionate time. You tend to put more energy into play and pleasure! Be careful not to burn the candle at both ends. Also, watch out for a tendency to want to gamble. You are more playful than usual, and especially magnetic.

Overall, the best period of the month for you is the 2-16, when you feel energetically supported by other people and by life's circumstances. This is a time when you can assert yourself and your needs with the most success. Use the 20-28 to smooth over differences with a special person in your life.

Highlights:

January 1-2 Jupiter sextiles Chiron, the Sun sextiles Uranus, and Mars sextiles Neptune. This is a creative period for all--one in which we can find new insights into old problems. Willingness to embrace change is the key to success now. With your ruler involved, you are feeling quite appreciated for your most unique qualities. It's a day when surprising someone, particularly a partner, is especially favored. Infusing a partnership with romance, or taking a romance to a new level of partnership is favored now.

January 3 Full Moon in Cancer in your solar eleventh house. Some sort of fulfillment, culmination, or revelation regarding your desires or new initiatives at the last New Moon on December 20th occurs now. You've been focusing on what brings you pleasure�your hobbies, romantic activities, and so forth. Now you realize that the role you play in others' lives (as a spouse, parent, friend) is an important element in your overall happiness. You're looking for validation from friends and group activities now. You may be called upon to perform a humanitarian gesture. For example, a friend may experience a little crisis and asks for your help. You may suddenly find yourself around many people, perhaps after a period of relative solitude or private time.

January 6-7 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.

January 6-8 The Sun and Mercury align and Mars trines Saturn. These planetary influences suggest rational, logical, and productive energy. We are actively communicating, and our work takes on definite shape. This is a good time to temper our energy and to exercise better judgment. Traditional methods work, and thoroughness brings rewards. For you, this is a busy time for communications and errands, particularly work-related ones. You are able to pour a lot of energy into work and/or health and fitness regimes now.

January 8-9 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now�the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.

January 10-12 Venus joins with Chiron and sextiles Jupiter. This is a healing and friendly energy--an excellent time to socialize, promote cooperation, spend time with romantic partners, and to initiate a new relationship or friendship. It's also very strong for financial matters. For you, this is an especially strong period for all romantic and creative matters. Warm, healing energy is with you. Strengthening ties with children could also figure. A pleasurable time!

January 13-14 Mars joins with Pluto and Venus semi-squares both planets; Mercury semi-squares Uranus. Keywords for this period include intense, passionate, rebellious, and obsessive! Tense interplays between lovers are quite likely now, and the inclination to rebel against routine or expectations is strong. Harness the energy of Mars-Pluto by pouring your energy into a pet project. Sexual relations now can be very intense. Competitive energy is powerful. For you, romantic or creative matters demand and hold your attention. This is an opportunity period for romance and pleasure, although some tensions and heated passions are likely to figure as well. Watch for complications and unexpected happenings on the job.

January 16-17 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.

January 18 New Moon in late Capricorn in your solar sixth house affects you until the next New Moon. A time to focus on long-term goals and projects and to formulate career and business plans. The New Moon in the sixth house heralds a time when new diet regimes, healthy routines, and satisfying work schedules can be successfully initiated. It is a time of taking care of business, handling details, and increasing your efficiency by re-organizing or simply by working enthusiastically at tasks that help you get caught up in your work. It is also a good time for analysis of any sort, as critical thinking is now at its peak. This period is marked by a desire to sort things out, but also to be useful. 

January 18-20 Venus joins with Neptune and Mercury conjoins Chiron. This can be a very romantic time, although the tendency can be towards seeing what we want to see rather than what is, so romantic mirages are possible now. Kind, healing words and communications are also featured now. A good time to discover new or alternative health procedures and regimes. Soft, pleasant energy dominates. For you, this can be a time for starry-eyed romance with a close partner. An important conversation or communication with a friend can occur now. Words can heal--use them to mend fences or simply to reassure.

January 20-21 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.

January 25-26 Venus sextiles Pluto and Mercury aligns with Neptune. An excellent period for romantic and artistic expression. However, don't expect communications to be right-brain, logical, or clear! It's best to delay important decisions. A good period for romance and dreamy conversations. For you, things heat up with a romantic partner. You could also make a meaningful connection to a committed partner, and the trick now is to be perceptive and compassionate.

January 27-28 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

January 27-28 Mercury and Mars form challenging angles to Saturn. This can be a tense period in which hitting brick walls is likely. Delay important discussions and avoid beginning new projects, which could be riddled with frustrations and complications down the road.

January 30-31 The Sun joins Chiron and Mercury sextiles Pluto. An excellent period for coming up with innovative new techniques, socializing, and gaining perspective on our long-term goals. It's easy to resolve problems, particularly old, nagging ones, and to cooperate with others in a balanced manner.

 

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