Happy Birthday Leo!
This year could be quite different from the recent past. You could be extraordinarily popular as 2009 until 2010, having networked well and tapped into your "lionesque" magnetism in 2009. Others simply gravitate towards you. They simply cannot stay away from you and who would want to? Though that might not be the best mantra or affirmation ( "no one can stay away from the big lion"), it certainly is a positive thought as you blow out your birthday candle.
Jupiter the planet of expansion in Aquarius as your birthday turns the corner, tossing lucky, optimistic people into your life. Neptune also hanging out in the same spot adds a smoke screen. Neptune is illusions and dreams. If you have been waiting for that dreamy lover or suitor to enter your life, it just might right now. But is it real, you might ask yourself? Make sure though that the "illusionist" quality of Neptune does not prevent you from seeing someone as they really are, or fall prey to a smoke screen. Even if you meet the love of your life, be cynical. Toss your rose colored shades away in this scenario. Jupiter presence will amplify any of Neptune's effects. Be joyous yet be careful.
What can happen is that you set yourself up for a fall by putting someone on a pedestal. Anyone standing on a pedestal will fall off eventually. Promise. When you take a hard look, at the real person shattered, off their loft, you might realize you only have you to blame. Be nice to both of you. Avoid idolizing.
A smart move might be to not make any judgment about any bond before that tie exists for at least a year. It takes that long to know someone. Experiencing the four seasons together gives you a more complete perspective. People might get strange on a birthday or during a season because of an old forgotten memory. You need to see the complete person. Baptize your relationship at the one year mark.
If attached, your mate could suddenly go through an identity crisis, transform, or become more upbeat, and possibly freviving your relationship. You might fall head over heels in love with your sweetie again. This period is very creative; let your imagination lead you. If ever inspiration ruled, it would be right now. Have you ever wanted to paint , sculpt or write? Explore an innate desire/talent. If you are already in a creative field, a new dimension could evolve. Jupiter and Neptune traveling together in Aquarius could be a memorable duo through beginning January 2010.
On January 19, 2010 Jupiter introduces itself to the sign Pisces, This transit which will take a year will have stupendous effect on joint finances and holdings. Some of you will need to be more careful than in the past with spending. Be careful with your taxes, make sure you have dot your "I's" and cross your "T's".You could easily overly commit, or spend money you do not have. You could be lucky at bingo or playing the lottery. Go for the green light but still be aware of a flashing yellow light on the way.
Jupiter for a brief period in June will bounce into Aries and then retrograde back into Pisces. Look to weeks around the following dates to gain understanding as to how Jupiter is impacting you: Oct. 12, 2009 and July 22, 2010.
Neptune will remain in the sign Aquarius this following year. Know that enormous creativity will remain but you might not feel as buoyant. Be concerned with the veil of illusion association with this planet. You could be deceived. Be scrupulous with your dealings.
Your finances have been quite tight the last 2 years. Finally, you will experience some relief, after Oct. 2009. Saturn the planet responsible for fiscal conservativeness moves into a new sign Libra. This transit can be a lot more complimentary, though on some level you could be more serious minded than normal. You might not feel like the happy go lucky Leo we all know. Others might tackle a big project, during that transit. Many of you could find a problem relating to their siblings and neighbors. Just be careful not to take yourself too seriously. You will have that tendency.
Purchases involving items of communications need to be handled with care, as this is the year of the "lemon". You could too easily buy into a problem, be it a car, a computer, or another item. Do your homework before the purchase. Decide on warranties.
Opposing this Saturn (status quo,) is Uranus ( new , dynamic, awakening ideas). A dance began November 2008 when Obama was elected, between these two planets who offer opposite experiences, This challenge occurs while Saturn is/was in Virgo, and Uranus in Pisces. This dance will be going back and forth through 2010. Only there will be a change at the last dance o in the world and the issue will be interpersonal relationships and freedom. For you, it will be a call to detach and take a bigger look at your immediate universe.
Uranus moves back and forth in and out of Aries, in 2010. Uranus formally moves into to Aries, the first degree of the zodiac May 28, 2010. Aries is fire and energy and to have lightening (Uranus) strike could cause a lot of sudden changes in your life, your world and then the world out there. Your mental outlook will revise quite suddenly.
How you view the world and others will radically change There will be a lot of growth and awareness in your perspective. You will suddenly see how you restricted your thinking. You have opportunities to open up and see your world through new eyes. Travel and education suddenly might play stronger roles in your life. For some of you a foreigner might light up your life. Somehow, somewhere mental doors open and spiritual insights grow.
This past year Pluto, associated with the legend of the Dying Phoenix moved into the sign Capricorn. Your day to day life, your work, your health and routine will start transforming, by choice or not.. Nothing bad will necessarily happen but you will see the changes, slow but surely. You also want to take good care of your health, be moderate with exercise and avoid fad diets. Pluto is plumbing, so honoring your inner causeways, watching for cholesterol, high blood pressure etc. Again key dates for more insight into this transit impact on you are; Sept.10, 2009 and April 6, 2010. The impact might hit on the days around these dates.
There could be at times enormous pressure in your daily life as the planets Uranus and Saturn square Pluto. This will be a T square , which often produces unexpected or unconscious action. Changes could seem to come up for nowhere but they have been fulminating for years. Learn not to fight the roller coaster ride, and you could find the next year very exciting. Do not buck the inevitable. The following dates and surrounding weeks give an indication as to Uranus' impact - Dec 1, 2009, July 4, 2010.
On Dec 21, 2009, Mars (anger, sexuality, energy) will go retrograde in Leo. This retro will continue through March 10. You will have situations occur which will encourage a second look at manifesting your energy and perhaps how you express your anger. Use this period to go within but not to make major life commitments and changes. Your time to enact change will come soon enough after the retrograde. With a year like yours, you have so much excitement and so many possibilities. If feeling blocked, just move on. Flow, knowing more is around the corner.
Happy Birthday Leo!