Leo

Jul 23 - Aug 22

Today's Horoscope

Learn from the mistakes of others - particularly those who are in a leadership position. Don't interfere. You can’t tell others what to do – yet.

Weekly overview for all star signs

For us all, there are interesting times ahead. There is great potential for good experiences, happiness. and abundance. What a change from the tumultuous struggles that have overwhelmed the earth over the last few years. A global wave of generosity and appreciation sweeps over the earth. To be part of all these good things, tune into a spirit of abundance and gratitude. Share with others. The more individuals, groups, businesses and nation give, without expecting return, the more we all receive. The rewards are more than money.

Success strategies for the week

• Be grateful for all the good things in your life • Live by your values, and with integrity • Share.

Quote of the week

Earth's crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God; But only he who sees, takes off his shoes -- The rest sit round it and pluck blackberries... ~ Elizabeth Barrett Browning

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Important Days

Monday to Wednesday 29-31 August
Venus and Jupiter in harmony

This is one of the most positive and happy combinations possible. It touches and blesses all those parts of you and of your life that are open and generous. Those who take on the possibilities with gratitude receive an abundance of material and spiritual gifts, especially love.
Tuesday 30 August
Jupiter retrograde until 26 December

A longish phase – which began in early June this year and finally ends in mid-March 2012 – reaches a peak between 30 August and 26 December. It bears the marks of prosperity and abundance of material wealth, but as they say in the adverts, conditions apply. To gain the most, live your life with integrity, with clear values. Appreciate the beauty of the earth and for what has true value. For each one of us, a particular area of our lives applies. Any astrologer can tell you how that applies to you. As a general guide, see the beauty, intricate harmony, and love in everything that exists – especially in nature.

Current Trends

Wednesday 23 August
Sun in Virgo until 23 September

Happy birthday month Virgo! The quality of the Virgo energy persists for the next year for you. For the rest of us, it lasts for one year. This year (or month) your partner, close friends, and lover need a lot of attention. You want perfection in your relationship. Perfection is impossible to maintain all the time. Instead of becoming critical, develop within yourself for unconditional love.
Until 19 September
Mars in Cancer until 19 September

For those affected, this can be a difficult and painful time – even tumultuously emotional. Many will feel that the only strategy to protect a heart that is hurting is retreat. It’s understandable that you would want to pull back and hide inside your shell, but there’s another way. You could also detach from your own hurt, and fight for others who are in pain. In the next six weeks, you could do some good work.