Monthly Horoscope: Leo (July 23-August 22)

JUNE 2010 Bookmark and Share twitter about this

MONTHLY OVERVIEW:
Get ready for fun! You worked hard in May, and now it’s time to reconnect with the wider world. The Sun is in Gemini until June 21st, your eleventh house of group activity, setting the stage for adventure, new friendships and events with a socially conscious twist. Look for meaningful projects and organizations that could use your special talents, or start your own activist venture.

There’s all the more reason to broaden your horizons. On June 6th, expansive Jupiter moves into Aries for three months, your ninth house of travel, study and inspiration. Change-maker Uranus also entered Aries on May 27th, so with these two planets opening new doors all summer, you can expect some mind-blowing experiences and friendships to develop. For most of this year, you’ve been narrowly focused on one or two goals, at times even a little self-obsessed. You may have been in a period of research or personal incubation. Now you emerge, eager to teach and share what you’ve learned. Spread your message far and wide, making use of technology, like broadcasting and digital video.

Relaxation is also in the stars, fortunately. On June 21st, the Sun enters Cancer, your restful twelfth house. Wind down the activity and spend the next month completing lingering obligations before your birthday. Focus on closure, especially anything that’s causing you stress because it’s been pushed aside for so long. Before you zoom off in a million new directions, tend to all the irons already in the fire.

LOVE & ROMANCE:
Letting go of the past is tough for your sentimental sign. With Venus in Cancer until June 15th, you may struggle with a bit of nostalgic attachment. In some way, you’re trying to figure out the big “why”—WHY this ex had such a hold on you, WHY you stayed stuck in a pattern for so long, WHY you couldn’t move forward. Leo, forgive yourself. There was a karmic cycle to complete, a lesson to learn, and whatever you’re pining about was part of that. Instead of obsessing, practice acceptance and even gratitude for the greater lesson you learned.

You’ll be glad you cut those ties come June 15th, when Venus enters Leo for three weeks. Single Lionesses can get back on the prowl again, and all Leos will get a boost of romantic motivation. Trade in those baggy sundresses and flip-flops for fitted summer sheaths, backless halters and strappy sandals. Head to the stylist for highlights and a trim. You clean up so nicely, and you’ll feel great when you adorn yourself in your rightful, regal style.

MONEY & CAREER:
You’ve been a woman on the go, blazing trails and starting fires all year. Active, energizing Mars has been in Leo since last October, an extended visit that got you pumped about a personal project (Mars usually remains in one sign for about six weeks). Over the past nine months, you’ve had tons of ideas, but not all of them have gotten much past their starting point. On June 8th, Mars moves into Virgo, your stabilizing second house. Through July 29th, you’ve got the energy and focus to start manifesting a couple of these brainstorms into tangible, profitable reality. On June 12th, the Gemini new moon could connect you to a supportive group or like-minded people who could soon become key players.

Structured Saturn is also in Virgo until July 22nd, so don’t be surprised if you have to go back to the drawing board a few times. Although this may frustrate you—you’re ready to DO this already!—it’s for your long-term good that you start with a solid plan. With adventurous Jupiter and revolutionary Uranus in your entrepreneurial ninth house all summer, you’re in a gambling mood. Leo, follow a step-by-step process and don’t cut corners in your haste to score a big deal.

HEALTH: MIND, BODY & SOUL:
Have you been neglectful or nice to your body this year? On June 26th, the Capricorn lunar eclipse shines a powerful spotlight on your well-being. Check your personal habits, your stress levels, your eating and exercise routines. You can no longer sweep aside self-care and rely on your body to maintain itself. At the same time, you don’t want to be rigid or self-depriving. Finding a balance will be a process.

Leo, your life is getting fuller by the minute, and your challenge now is to create realistic structures that don’t limit or hold you back. Otherwise, you’ll simply sabotage them. As a born hedonist, you’ll always choose pleasure first, unless self-discipline is connected to an inspiring goal. What would make a lifestyle change worthwhile for YOU? You’ve got your share of vices—smoking, drinking, emotional eating, overspending, procrastinating. Whatever yours is, it’s been unconsciously designed to keep you from feeling your insecurities or being uncomfortable. Embrace those raw emotions instead of stuffing them down. Next up: your Leo Weekly Horoscope >

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 19) Leo (July 23-Aug 22) Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21)
Taurus (Apr 20-May 20) Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19)
Gemini (May 21-June 20) Libra (Sep 23-Oct 22) Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18)
Cancer (June 21-July 22) Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21) Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)