The Lion is considered the king of the jungle, and likewise you Leos have an air of royalty about you. Some Leos even have hair resembling the thick mane of the Lion. But Lions are more than roar, for they are truly magnificent beasts. The Lioness proudly cares for the young, hunts and takes care of survival with relentless intent and ferocity, when needed. And proud are you Lions! Perhaps that's why you often choose work that puts you in the center of stage or in the spotlight of appreciation.

You Leos are warm of spirit, eager for action and are driven by a desire to be loved for what you bring to others. You are a magnanimous leader and a faithful servant. Once scorned in love, however, you'll withdraw your affections and the light, once brilliant, can go cold.

Your motto might be "What you see is what you get." You tend to live your live straightforwardly and with a flair for drama. In fact, many Leos are attracted to the theater, the performing arts and public relations, for you truly understand the importance of putting on a good presentation. As you blaze gloriously through your life, remember to take time to acknowledge the feelings of those around you. If you forget, you could unconsciously hurt someone you love. But, if you remain aware your impact, others can benefit from your presence.

Element: Fire

Fire signs are naturally warm. A fire gives light and heat, but it doesn't get depleted as others feed on its warmth. One candle can bring light to a room and it won't burn any faster if ten people read from its light than if there was only one. Fire doesn't plan it next move; it isn't logical. It simply is in the moment and will burn what fuel is available without judgment or forethought. For this reason fire signs can successfully rely on their intuition and survival instincts.

The fire of Leo is brilliant and intense. It's like the summer Sun that relentlessly shows up every day and whose heat continues to build over a period of time.

House: Fifth

The Fifth House is directly related to children, but it is also associated with any type of childlike activity. Even grown-ups need to play and this is a function of the Fifth House. In fact, all self-expression and creativity comes from this sector. Additionally, this is the House of Romantic Love. Truly, the Fifth House could be called the House of Enjoyment.

Key Planet: Sun

The Sun is the undisputed King of our little planetary system. He is always in the center. Without his light, there would be no life here on earth. Although the Sun is 93 million miles distant, its warmth is the basis for all energy on Earth. Astrologically, the Sun represents our will. It's like the fuel that fires each of our individual furnaces and gives us cause to live. As the key planet of Leo, the Sun is the symbol of the self and from it stems all individuality and creativity.

Greatest Strength:

Your playful and loving nature

Possible Weakness:

Need for approval can become too important

Reconsidering Relationships

The pileup of planets in progressive Aquarius in your 7th House of Partnerships begins the year with a strong emphasis on your friends, co-workers, spouse and even professional relationships. Interactive Mercury enters your 7th House on January 1, increasing your desire to discuss ideas, even if they have no practical value. Your tendency to intellectualize feelings grows stronger when Mercury turns retrograde on January 11. Talking about what you want is even easier than usual, but you may need to discuss the same issue a few times before everyone reaches agreement.

Mercury backs into careful Capricorn on January 21, giving you another chance to review your assumptions about relationships. Making corrections now is less painful than waiting until something falls apart later. Abundant Jupiter enters your 7th House on January 5, where it remains for the rest of the year, bestowing blessings on you through your associations with others.

Keep in Mind this Month: Relationships are not separate from your identity, your fears and your hopes. Recognize them as Continue >