Leo rising/ASC & Sun
The year begins with Mars retrograde which has been occurring in your sign. Your efforts, drive, motivation, conflicts and actions have been under review. Things may be taking a change in direction, or the universe maybe giving you hints as to where you need to direct, express, or exert yourself or your energy in new, different, and better ways. You could be learning new approaches to conflict, a more equal playing field, a softer approach. Mars will retrograde into Cancer on January 6th, highlighting your 12th house of mental health and blindspots (similar themes to Pluto in Aquarius for you, see below).
Leo has a lot of big changes occurring, beginning a long 20 year cycle in Pluto themes, especially in the 7th house of one on one relationships, love, marriage or partnership. Pluto is asking you to go deep, delve into shadow work, to understand yourself at a deeper level, to heal any old, core wounds, so that you can show up more vulnerably and authentically. Pluto deconstructs to reconstruct, it renews and regenerates when we work in alignment with truth, authenticity and a focus on soul.
Those Leos who commit to inner work and growth with be rewarded with the ‘Gold’, that being healthy, deep, soul fulfilling connection and true love. This will involve getting uncomfortable, facing fears and dropping the ego. It is a great time for therapy, or studying psychology and astrology, to assist in the self awareness process around core wounding and attachment styles from childhood (inherited patterns of dysfunction, trauma etc). Control and power struggles are a theme that can come up in love, so it is important to develop self compassion and emotional regulation, to be able to unlearn and change any unhealthy dynamics in close relationships. Pluto asks us to become truly empowered, deeply feeling, assertive and real (as opposed to defensive, avoidant, or apathetic). These lead to true inner strength, which benefits those around us too. This is a slow transit, so take it step by step, healing is ongoing and best when we don’t put too much pressure or unrealistic expectations on ourselves. We will always be imperfect as humans, and this is ok, beautiful really!
Jupiter will be moving into Cancer June 9th, your 12th house of mental health, spirituality, and the unconscious, so this reiterates the focus on shadow work (parts of ourselves that we suppress, deny or avoid), solitude, and spiritual practise. It will be a good time to seek therapy if any mental health issues arise, or you are struggling with addictions of any kind (overthinking can be an addiction too!) Meditation and prayer will be very beneficial at this time, along with extra energetic self protection. Dreams can bring things into focus, which can help you see any underlying issues. (Jupiter is here for one year). Any previous challenges here could ease with Jupiter’s help.
Saturn will move into Aries in May, into your 9th house of overseas travel, spirituality, higher beliefs, and study/education. Again, you may focus on spiritual practise in a more disciplined and serious way, or find a wise teacher/Elder. You might take on some serious, long term study, or let go of old, outdated beliefs. You might do less overseas travel if it is something you do regularly, or you may travel abroad for business or an obligation, rather than for fun.
Venus will retrograde in your 9th and 8th houses from March 1st. This could mean travelling to a place you have been to before, revising some study/higher learning, reviewing your beliefs, reconnecting with someone from overseas (9th house), and a focus on deep, emotional or energetic connections/exchange (8th). Taxes, debt, partner’s resources/finances or inheritances could be a topic requiring action too (8th). An old lover or friend could resurface, someone you had a deep bond with.
Eclipses will take place in Pisces and Virgo in September this year, bringing changes, endings and beginnings to these houses. We have one more Aries eclipse too on March 29th.
These will highlight your Pisces 8th house, Virgo 2nd house of finances, possessions, resources and skills, and 9th house Aries.
Leave me a comment below lovely Leos, if any of this resonates!