January 2014 horoscope - Leo

I follow the sidereal calendar; this is the monthly solar horoscope for birthdays from 16^th August to 15^th September or Leo Ascendants and Moons

Leo as the New Year begins, you should be in your element. You should be feeling optimistic, full of drive to start the year while enjoying the company of good friends. You’re full of charisma now which will have a benefic effect especially at work. Some Leos who have children are also spending more time with them and generally, you can have a really nice time with your family. Equally, this can be a time when you decide to initiate some DIY improvements around the home or, if you are so inclined simply be quite creative. Ever thought about putting pen to paper and start writing your memoirs or keep a diary? You seem to be inclined to so now.

This is also a time to make announcements and some Leos may have some happy news about children!

Single Leos are in the mood for some romance early on in the month and the timely new Moon on 1^st January introduces new opportunities in this area. The potential romantic interest could be from a different cultural background to you and although the focus on travelling and holidays is not too strong, you may come across this person as you’re out and about, meeting friends or pursuing your hobbies. You’re happy to let your guard down during these early days of the year so letting new people into your life comes more easily.

This new Moon is in the nakshatra of Purva Ashadha, The Invincible Star. It is ruled by Venus and is quite a high-achieving nakshatra. It signifies the ability to convince others, generate wealth and think quickly on one’s feet. The only downside is that we may adopt a know-it-all, preaching attitude, especially with Pluto and Mercury in Sagittarius, the sign of the preacher. In your case, this new Moon takes place in your 5^th house which also has to do with teaching and mentoring others, so be careful not to be too self-righteous during this time.

Then, two planets are retrograde this month, Jupiter and Venus. Venus is retrograde for the whole of January 2014 and Jupiter until mid-March. During retrograde periods, the planets are said to become stronger and the areas touched by the two planets are coming into even more focus. The reason for this is that during a retrograde period, we have to repeat things, gain a new perspective, re-do, adjust and modify. We have to go through the same exercise a couple of times before we can move on but when the results then materialise, expect them to be solid – by the time the planets move forward again and cross the degree on which they went retrograde, you will have had enough time to make the right choice and think about the right decision. Hence, you’ll be able to choose the right path to move forward….For you, this retrograde period does not have any major, tangible consequences. In your case, these coming for weeks could be a time when certain long-term projects are put on hold – perhaps you are waiting for the funds to come through, a plan to be approved or colleagues need to return from their holidays before things get going again. Before you know it, the holiday season seems like a long time ago and work starts getting quite busy again. You’ll have a lot on your plate from the second half of the month so much so that by the time the full Moon comes round on 16^th January, it’s time to have a rest. Perhaps you are reviewing the past two years or so and what has changed since then. Some of you are thinking about implementing their New Year resolutions now – it’s a good time to change some habits that seem outdated and that’s includes certain eating habits and exercise regimes. This area aspected in your chart is also one where we react more easily to conflict so you may now think about different ways to approach and solve issues and conflicts in your environment.

The second new Moon on 31^st January 2014 is then the perfect time to start implementing your new health regimes, it may be you have no other choice :)…others may find that their work is finally picking up and you your back on the treadmill, hopefully with renewed energy and focus! Have a great month, Leo!

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