LEO
The Lion (July 22 — Aug. 22)
It is time to redefine yourself. You must now look at yourself more deeply. What are the potentials not yet developed? What is the best way to contribute your gifts to a greater whole? Focus your attention on personal identity and tighten up all life agendas to match who you wish to become.
For All Signs Saturn has been in the sign of Leo for over one year. Saturn represents manifest reality and the “rules” by which we all must live to maintain our social and personal systems. At worst, Saturn symbolizes rigidity, the calcification of fears and the resulting refusal to change. At its best, Saturn is our teacher and requires that we take a look at the facts. We may feel its impact through the demands of others or through the call of inner conscience. This month marks a first year anniversary and we have one more year to complete the cycle. Check your sun and rising signs below to identify your current Saturn project.
Aries This is the time for serious application of your creative energy and to take steps toward manifesting your dreams of fulfillment. Don’t anticipate grandiose results on this cycle, but there should be reasonably positive responses from the world if you are on the right track.
Taurus In terms of worldly influence, you are at the lowest point in the Saturn cycle. It is time now to lay the foundations for the next 28 years, and it begins with inner work. Define what you need to feel solidly secure and initiate the steps that will produce it. Family and property concerns may dominate for a time.
Gemini This is the beginning of a period for you to define and clarify your level of knowledge. You may take on a project requiring close concentration and sharpened communication skills. Work toward efficiency and streamlining all communication methods over these two years.
Cancer This Saturn cycle asks you to clearly define your values. You may have fewer resources available now, whether that refers to money, energy or time. You are likely to voluntarily forego expenditures on immediate pleasures for longer range objectives. People commonly purchase a home or make important investments on this cycle.
Virgo This Saturn cycle asks that you be directed inward and you may choose to withdraw from the world (if not physically, then mentally). You may be drawn to work with those who are deprived or mistreated. Now is a time for spiritual refurbishing and R&R before the next 28 year cycle begins.
Libra Saturn’s current cycle calls you to clarify the role you wish to play in society. You have much knowledge coupled with many social skills and talents. Consider offering these gifts in service to a larger group. You will begin to experience the outcome of many years’ work during the next three years.
Scorpio This is a highly productive period. The following two years brings greater responsibility. Desire for achievement in your outer life may press you to temporarily sacrifice personal life and leisure. You are either adding responsibilities or departing an old lifestyle to begin a fresh adventure.
Sagittarius This Saturn cycle calls upon you to take your beliefs seriously and commit yourself to establish practical ways in which to manifest them. The arena may be legal, religious, philosophical or educational. You must apply what you have learned in the secular world.
Capricorn Saturn in Leo requires you to focus on the consequences and liabilities of sharing resources with others. There may be work to do related to your finances or those of someone else. This is a good period to tackle internal roadblocks that interfere with your ability to achieve genuine intimacy.
Aquarius The new Saturn cycle rivets attention on the quality of your important relationships. Realistically consider your responsibilities in this area and clarify your commitment. Existing relationships will be evaluated and new purposes carved. It may also be time to release those who are wasting your precious time and energy.
Pisces This is a period of apprenticeship. Perfect your broad index of experience and knowledge until the accumulated bits of wisdom become second nature. The subsequent cycle will yield the improvement in status resulting from work now. Give attention to the needs of your physical body from July, 05 through Aug. 07.
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This article appears in Aug 2-8, 2006.
