January 2015 horoscope - Leo

I follow the sidereal calendar; this is the January 2015 horoscope for birthdays from 16^th August to 15^th September or Leo Ascendants and Moons

Leo, this month kind of has two sides for you – on the one hand, relationships take up your focus. You or your partner are placing a lot of emphasis on joint activities, perhaps a trip that reaffirms why you are together and during which you’ll have plenty of time to get back onto the same wavelength. It can be a very romantic time and if you are single, then clearly, a period when you at least want to set the wheels in motion to change that. On the other hand, this is a time to come to agreements around things such as property, how to run your home life and how to share responsibilities. In any case, being in a partnership and contractual agreement – whether business or personal – is important to you now in order to feel protected and secure.

The full Moon on 5^th of January in Gemini is a time for you to reflect on just these subjects. It’s also a time when your need to let loose, have some fun and ‘find’ romance is at its annual high. This year may feel a little more intense with your hopes and dreams, finance and romance all tied up together. Some pressure points will be exposed and not everyone may now agree with you, especially children or a romantic partner but what may keep your head cool now is going out, letting your hair down and meeting up with some friends.

This full Moon is in the nakshatra of Purnavasu, ruled by Jupiter, the planet of luck and expansion. This is the nakshatra of the excellent, the good and the ‘blessed’ and the bright one. With Jupiter being the ruler of this nakshatra, it indicates wealth, goods, riches and property; it is ruled by the god of capital wealth or the god of life. It gives the ability to ‘create’ - in form and in structure – hinting at success in everything they undertaken now. This is the nakshatra of the natural educator with a love for world travel and a pronounced interest in religious belief systems, ritual traditions with a love for children. For you, this is an interesting antidote to the challenges around finances and romance – hinting at some kind of wish and hope coming true or at least some clarity as to whether or not your plan thus far is still on a fruitful path.

With Mercury in the sign of Capricorn, you’ll also have a very clear idea and ability to express your thoughts – although not an overly emotional placement, at least, you’ll be able to reason rationally. At least until 21^st January, this is a nice placement if you wanted to focus on sorting some of the financial matter playing on your mind!

In a more general sense, this is a good placement to get through a mountain of paper work, focus on what needs to be done at work and get it sorted! Equally, it’s your annual stock take of your health and wellbeing – if something is out of balance, now is the time to sign up for a gym membership or a healthy eating group. The new Moon on 20^th January in Capricorn is a great time for this, even if you still worry about your money, perhaps a little exercise is the perfect distraction.

Mercury then goes retrograde on 21^st January and until 12^th February 2015. The consequences or hiccups of this retrograde period can be felt until 4^th March 2015 – after this time, things to do with family, money, income and values may be a little easier to handle, despite the next eclipse around the corner, at least you’ll have a bit more clarity and support. Have a great month, Leo!

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