October 2012 forecast - Leo

For birthdays from 17^th August to 16^th September

This is a very active month for Leos with all four angles in the chart being activated. Until the 23^rd, Venus is transiting through Leo’s first house of the self, their physical appearance and how others see you. The planet of attraction here means that you will indeed feel more attractive, magnetic and with a greater desire to relate to others. However, as Neptune sits in the 7^th house of partnerships, Mars squares Leos from the 4^th house and Jupiter from the 10^th, emotions might be running high when it comes to relationships, the work place and the home environment. While there is a lot of potential for movement and progress, keeping a cool head until the transit has passed around mid month is the key.

After the 23^rd, Venus moves into the 2nd house of self-worth and income. With the Sun in this house too until the 17^th, there is a stronger drive and awareness around your earning potential. There might be the opportunity to attract more money or increase your self-worth. The 2nd house is also the house of talents so with the ruling planet here, Leos will have the opportunity to expand in this area. The new moon on 15^th October in favourable aspect to Jupiter in the house of profession and vocation might introduce new ways of earning – more progress should be expected in July next year, so pay attention around that time.

Jupiter, which has provided Leos with a feeling of expansion in the professional arena, goes retrograde in Taurus in the 10^th house of life direction and vocation. would have been more opportunity in the past months. Jupiter at the top of the chart often points to some sort of a peak in life when someone’s life direction can change, ones outlook expands and rewards are received. However, often the effects of this transit are not felt until it’s over and there has been some time for everything that’s changed to sink in. So it’s important not to miss - the right – opportunities. There might also be more contact with foreigners, travel and everything global. Jupiter now going retrograde means what was experienced so far, new lessons learnt or new opportunities if not taken at least spotted, are now being integrated, seriously considered or new knowledge is taken on board and applied.

Saturn is now in the 3^rd house of siblings, writing, short-distance travel and communication for the next 2,5 years. All these areas are about to undergo a period where more structure is required. And in the sign of Libra, should hopefully happen in a fair and balanced way. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger is the keyword here and as a stronger person, we are required to take on more responsibility. With Saturn in the 3^rd house, this might have to do with siblings, neighbours, Leos might have to change the way they communicate or short-distance travel puts an initial burden on daily routines. As challenges, limitations and frustrations in this area crop up, some letting go of old methods is necessary to only focus on what truly needs focus. This will ultimately help Leos mature and structure your immediate environment.

Saturn is joined by Mercury on the 1^st, so your mind and communication is focused on all these things.  A lot of thinking and learning is going on now. The North node will follow Saturn into the 3^rd house in January 2013 to stay there for 18 months. In Vedic astrology, the North node or Rahu is said to show one’s deepest desires and where one is prepared to take the biggest risks – so the spotlight truly remains on the 3^rd house for quite a while. At the same time, this transit shines it’s light onto the 9^th house of higher learning and global travel so many Leos might now pack their suitcases to expand their horizons. Some maybe by learning new skills or taking a further education course that really requires some attention and hard work. After mid-month, the Sun also joins Saturn and Mercury in this house putting the focus on selling, transaction, travel. The 25^th is an interesting day as Saturn and your ruler the Sun are conjunct and Mercury is conjunct the North node in the 4^th house – pay attention to developments around agreements your career or home. Whatever is discussed and agreed then is likely to have long-term value.

In October, Saturn also trines Neptune in the 7^th house and helps to get rid of some illusions around  relationships.

This month brings a lot of focus on your immediate environment, the home and the work place but the month ends with a full moon in the 9^th house of long-distance travel and higher learning. With the North node still transiting the 4^th house of house and home, this might be a time when Leos truly take that step to get out into the world, expand their knowledge for a change of scenery.