Leo
Born between: July 23rd - August 22nd
The Leo symbol is a lion and the attributes are mimicked by those born under the Leo star sign as they are proud, strong characters who are passionate leaders which unfortunately may be perceived as bossy.
If you are normally lacking in confidence and self-esteem, a boost from the influence of Jupiter will do wonders for you. However, if you are normally a bit over the top, this will send you sailing off into the stratosphere. Try to avoid the temptation to think you are absolutely right about everything. You want to feel part of a group, both at work and in your leisure activities. Lucky colours are teal blue and smoky grey. Lucky numbers are 5 and 41.
You fail to take the decisive step which would win you any argument, because you are not feeling competitive at the moment. You are in a very amiable mood and happy to hand over the credit to somebody else. You smooch, schmooze and generally put yourself about in a thoroughly charming fashion. Your partner and friends will adore your easy-going ways, so you should easily be able to pour oil on troubled waters if needed. Fortunate colours are silver and burgundy. Lucky numbers are 34 and 5.
You're talking non-stop and rushing around all over the place. Your heart is certainly in the right place, but your brain may be in the wrong gear. You are likely to be over-emotional about certain things and too close to whatever it is that you want to talk about. Slow down and pause for thought every so often. It's a good idea to write out lists for yourself and tick off chores as they are done. Auspicious colours are salmon and olive. Lucky numbers are 4 and 49.
Mercury in aspect to Neptune makes it a day to pen a love letter, read or even write poetry. Forget the accounts or the more unpleasant sides of reality. You want to avoid anything that is harsh, sharp-edged or too strenuous, so let others do the running around. You try to keep companions at a distance because you are playing your cards close to your chest and don't want to be manipulated. However, you may come across as slightly controlling. Soothing colours are sapphire blue and emerald green. Lucky numbers are 27 and 75.
Don't hang on to security at all costs and insist on keeping life the way it was - be open to new experiences. If you dig your heels in too much you may find someone makes a break for freedom, whereas if you hang loose, everyone is happy. You may be handling money in an erratic manner or find yourself attracted to unreliable people or advice. Try to be sensible rather than impulsive. Ideal colours are turquoise and toffee. Lucky numbers are 54 and 24.
Try not to be hypersensitive or over-react to other people's comments. Sometimes you can get yourself worked up about things that are not that important. Try to give yourself some space to just wind down and be a bit more at peace if you possibly can. Your attitude to lovers or family members is rather intense at the moment. If you have started a new romance recently check that the person really is good for you in all the ways that count. Auspicious colours are silvery blue and burnished copper. Lucky numbers are 6 and 78.
Mars is in a slightly sticky aspect to Saturn, so you may feel as if you're stuck in a rut with low energy. You're clenching your teeth with frustration, feeling irritable, and could even be slightly accident-prone, so be careful. The main thing to remember is that it will pass. On the positive side, this energy helps you focus on essentials and keep your nose to the grindstone. You are essentially a good organiser, but you have to force yourself to take charge of things at the moment. Favourable colours are dusky pink and lavender. Lucky numbers are 4 and 35.
You're not particularly self-disciplined at the moment and you just want to stand back and enjoy watching life unfold. It seems like a lucky period, but actually you are coming up with some good ideas and acting on intuitive hunches which turn out to your advantage. Money will be fairly easy come, easy go. You are spending as extravagantly as you acquire it. Try to be more disciplined and save a little so you can be more financially secure in the future. Auspicious colours are bright pink and banana. Lucky numbers are 6 and 71.
You are feeling sympathetic and want to help to those in need, but this is a time to withdraw, so it's best to keep yourself to yourself. You don't want to be too open, since everyone around you seems preoccupied. You may be feeling ignored, or that others are indifferent to your feelings. You should not be taking it so personally. Beneficial colours are platinum and dark red. Lucky numbers are 41 and 4.
Try not to over-commit yourself at this time. If you can establish a few limits you will be really pleased with the end results. You're flying high - which is great, but try not to get ahead of yourself and lose advantage of the good opportunities that are around you now. You are sensitive to suffering and want to work behind the scenes to help those who are needy. Fortunate colours are burnt orange and avocado. Lucky numbers are 3 and 35.
You are feeling very positive now, stimulated and mentally on your toes. Whatever else is going on in the Zodiac, there will be odd moments through the days when you're in a lively, fun-loving mood. You'll find your feelings are deeper, bringing stronger passions, occasional jealousy, and even power struggles with loved ones as your need for security is too demanding. Try to give loved ones some slack now and then! Ideal colours are mother of pearl and purple. Lucky numbers are 60 and 14.
At the moment there is safety and security in numbers. You don't want to fly solo, but neither to you want to be part of a claustrophobic twosome. With Jupiter in your area of personal finances you want to improve your standard of living and should be attracting money, security and the better things in life. Accumulating possessions is important to your sense of well-being though you need to watch a tendency to put too much value on purely materialistic things. Beneficial colours are treacle and marmalade. Lucky numbers are 7 and 54.
New Moon, new projects for Lions. You want to give your reputation a boost and get the recognition which your talents deserve, but you know that you cannot rest on your laurels at the moment. You need to give new projects a hefty push to make sure that you are building for your future. Get your head and your heart together and make it happen. You are wondering whether it is wise to make long term commitments at the moment either financial or emotional. Auspicious colours are peacock blue and pale yellow. Lucky numbers are 23 and 65.
You're be responsive to the mood around you at work, and therefore good at handling group situations. You have ambition, but you're putting it across in a nice way to other people which is non- threatening. You have decided you're not getting enough attention at home, so you're going out into the world to get it. Friends may be evasive or unreliable at the moment so make sure they don't pull the wool over your eyes. Expressive colours are jet black and snow white. Lucky numbers are 5 and 63.
This is a period when you are going to be looking for new things to bring into your life. You want get off the beaten track, out of the old routine and find a bit more excitement. The key is to do all this without causing serious disruption in your life. Your partner's finances will be erratic and unpredictable. This is no time to owe money since, with Venus and Neptune now retrograde, you will not feel responsible about paying back your obligations in a steady manner. Responsible colours are chocolate and ochre. Lucky numbers are 1 and 46. Read more on Venus Retrograde.
The common sense reasons for doing everything appeal to you, so you tend to be irritated by workmates who are prone to flights of fancy. Let a little of your own creative imagination get to work. If your feet are too firmly on the ground, you will not get very far. It's hard to settle down to anything requiring concentration, so let your imagination soar. Profitable colours are violet and butterscotch. Lucky numbers are 1 and 22.
Take the time to speak in as precise and effective a way as possible. Your ambitions will be helped by your communication skills, though you may at times come across as too cool and collected. Be methodical, and focus on what will be to your advantage. Vague discussions don't go anywhere. You should be organising well, but need to develop more of a sense of humour. Expressive colours are aquamarine and striped agate. Lucky numbers are 47 and 33.
Leo is known as the flamboyant sign, but right now you've got to be subtle, and pull strings behind the scenes. Try not to feel frustrated or resentful about what is sticking to you. Listen for the subtle cues and pick up on the undercurrents in the surrounding atmosphere. Luckily elsewhere out on the social scene and amongst friends, you put others at their ease, so you are more than welcome wherever you go. Lucky colours are raw hide and chrysolite. Lucky numbers are 4 and 16.
What you really really want is to be applauded by everyone, Leo! That's not unusual of course, but this is your peak time for work or community activities, so recognition comes as you strive to get your talents out on display. Romance or relationships with children are neither light-hearted nor frivolous at the moment, but a serious matter to which you devote a good deal of energy. Avoid becoming obsessed, or trying to maintain too tight a control. Advantageous colours are maroon and lime. Lucky numbers are 11 and 3.
Feeling frustrated? It seems almost impossible at this time to act directly in an up-front manner. Your instinct to put yourself into forward gear feels blocked, which could make you angry. Blame it on the stars and remember this is only a temporary phase. Soon you will be able to channel your abundance of red-hot energy into constructive directions. And then you will definitely achieve a great deal. Empowering colours are mauve and sandstone. Lucky numbers are 28 and 15.
Partners can be troublesome today, Leo. Who do they think they are, anyway? You intuitively understand the feelings and emotional situations around you, but be careful that you are not getting too close to things. Try not to get jealous and possessive if they aren't fitting in with what you want. Just move over and get in step with them. Auspicious colours are burgundy and sassafras. Lucky numbers are 15 and 31.
You want to fit in for the sake of peace and quiet, so will compromise to mend fences. If there have been arguments, this is the time to put the right word in the right ear. Suddenly everything will calm itself down. But your outlook is not very practical and you may be swept up in your enthusiasms to the point where you lose touch with what is possible. Keep your feet on the ground and be realistic. Appropriate colours are red brick and pale pink. Lucky numbers are 19 and 46.
Tolerant, expansive and enthusiastic, you express yourself confidently. Full of Leonine bravado, co-workers find you inspiring, though at times you just might promise more than you can deliver. Still, you're a good motivator and your input will be appreciated. With the blazing Sun at the peak of your chart, your popularity soars. More ambitious than usual, you're keen to be noticed, so aim for a more prominent position. Advantageous colours are slate and rose. Lucky numbers are 5 and 6.
The Moon in your house of work and health inclines you to work hard and attend to your duties. You need to boost your stamina by looking after yourself, because your emotions will be tied up with your working situation, and indeed with your health. If you're feeling upset, take care of the old bod. Remember to eat well, rest, relax, exercise properly, and take better care of yourself. Positive colours are buttercup and rose. Lucky numbers are 10 and 6.
Lions can expect a slow, slightly frustrating few weeks ahead, as Mars stalks into your twelfth house. You will achieve little by direct action or confrontation and the harder you push the less you may succeed. It would be best to develop patience. Others can be made to dance to your tune, but only if you exercise diplomacy. Why is your anger so trapped? Find out why certain of your actions are self-defeating. Empowering colours are fire engine red and golden hessonite. Lucky numbers are 10 and 13.
Your confidence with money inspires colleagues, who see you as honest and successful. Watch a tendency to be over-optimistic, as you're not thinking through the practical consequences of financial schemes. Don't let your enthusiasm carry you off into unrealistic areas. Joint finances are unpredictable. Larger than usual lump sums flow in and out of the household accounts or at work. Protective colours are tangerine and white. Lucky numbers are 9 and 11.
You find yourself in a more self-sacrificing frame of mind today, but it's important not to become a martyr. If relationships are confusing, you need to be more straightforward, even if it takes a big effort to push yourself into gear. You're unsure what you want your commitments to be, either at home or at work, but you could find that those closest to you are in exactly the same frame of mind. Subtle colours are mixed shades and maroon. Lucky numbers are 17 and 71.
Even if your busy schedule does not allow you to play truant for long, you need to take a break or you will get over-stretched. Be more light-hearted in the way you handle conversations today, dear Leo. Keep an open mind and don't become so tunnel-visioned that you can't see anything beyond what you're talking about. Auspicious colours are marigold and obsidian. Lucky numbers are 14 and 29.
Words flow out like a flood just now, Leo. If you stand back and be a bit more sensible about one or two things, it really would help a lot. The emotional Moon and mental Mercury are at odds so you are inclined to go off at tangents. Chitter-chattering your way along, your heart may be in the right place but you may not be as persuasive as you think. Sensible colours are crimson and silver. Lucky numbers are 14 and 4.
If you sense a need for change in a close partnership, it could just be a minor adjustment in the way you relate to each other. Let go and allow changes to take place, you will find your connection deepens. You have ambitions to expand your image and if you use your artistic talents to achieve, then you will gain the status you seek. At the same time, too many demands on partners won't take you where you want to go. Auspicious colours are graphite and olive. Lucky numbers are 54 and 9.
It's not easy to take practical decisions, Leo. What you want is to retreat into a private space to ponder. But there's good luck around on the cash front so don't hide away to the extent that you miss good opportunities. Material aims can take over, but you have other values and know how to steer the middle course. Saturn's restrictive influence can make you too cautious or fearful of the future, but your fighting spirit will win through. Effective colours are mahogany and tan. Lucky numbers are 8 and 9.