In August the Leo Sun’s radiance is strongest symbolizing its rulership of this sign. Leo is a sign of creative certainty and performance. Whether Leo’s theater is the office or home the heart is engaged in living vibrantly. As the King /Queen of the jungle Leo must be recognized. Recognition and respect are key for those born into this sign. Leo being a fixed fire sign is devoted and dedicated, generously willing to give to any person, project or cause, that touches its heart.

On Wednesday August 2^nd Leo’s innate generosity and optimism is expanded as the Sun and Jupiter form a planetary square, tempting us to perhaps overextend ourselves. We can use these energies in the days around the exact aspect to calculate then orchestrate what you might otherwise consider a risky venture.

For many of us with planets in the fixed signs, (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius) the 2-year journey of Saturn through Leo has tested our commitments and fortitude. Saturn in Leo demands that we face the reality of our heart’s needs and allow it to be the ultimate authority in our lives. We now ask ourselves if we have created a life that is in alignment with our authentic self. Are we the ‘director’ of the ‘show’ we are living or just a player in someone else’s drama? On Monday August 7^th the Sun and Saturn join to bring up for all of us these questions. Who is in charge of my life? What are my obligations? And what must I do to be realistic about the business of living? This is an excellent business aspect focused on realistic assessment. The Full Moon in Aquarius on Wednesday August 9^th is the perfect time to connect friends to further a favorite humanitarian project.

On Thursday August 10^th Mercury enters Leo providing creativity and spontaneity to communications. The Sun’s opposition to Neptune on Friday August 11^th favors relaxing into a romantic fantasy, as does Venus’ entry into Leo on Saturday the 12^th. On Sunday August 13^th the Mars / Uranus opposition can lend an element of surprise to encounters or actions. This is not a good day for risky high-speed activities. Mercury’s square to Jupiter on August 18^th can inspire us to gossip or spill our secrets with the consequences being clearly evident by Sunday when Saturn then squares Mercury.

On Wednesday August 23 the Sun enters Virgo at 12:22 PM just 12 hours before the Virgo New Moon. Virgo is the zodiacal analyst discerning value and need. This is the sign of the apprentice and it exalts in a job well done. Details are Virgo’s talent and this lunar cycle is the time to focus on the details of living that support greater health and well-being. On Sunday August 27^th Mercury the ruler of Virgo enters his home sign making it much easier for us to focus and get down to work. Tuesday the 29^th has Mars and Pluto squared off with a tug of war over just who is right. Keep your sense of focus and humor at this time.