We are in the heights of summer! By the end of July the summer sun is blazing and crops are bursting with their life force. We like to stay up longer in the evenings because of the light and the seemingly longer evenings. We are sitting out wherever we can, if it is with a cup of coffee on the sidewalk at a café or on our porch with a friend.
Our personal energy is more outwards and we are carried by a new flow of creative energy and life force wanting to express itself. We can partake in the exciting and self-assured ways of Leos. These are the particulars of Leo:
Leo: The Lion King
July 23–Aug 22
Ruling Planet: Sun
Element: Fire
Gender: Masculine
Leo is a highly energetic, masculine fire sign. Leos can be none other than kings, leading all types of enterprises with their strong personalities. They need to be independent in their work, not submissive to others. They have a sense of entitlement and expect to be served. Fortunately, their strong, egocentric, masculine side is balanced by devotion to their children, a warm heart, and generosity. Leos’ courage pays off in the business world, where they take risks that lead to success.
The Sun is in Leo at 0 17' 8", the Moon is 12 48'28"in Leo and in Conjunction with Mercury at 10 11' 4"Leo
Moon Moving out of Cancer into Leo
We are gaining more strength coming out of the New Moon in Cancer with the Solar Eclipse yesterday, we will feel more optimistic, full of energy and confidence now. You might find yourself being more initiative then usual and full of new ideas. Because Moon is our emotional filter to the world you will feel very different and more outgoing then you did the last few days with Moon in Cancer.
Sun in Leo
Sun in Leo is a fire sign, full of creativity we will be more into taking action and manifestation then usual. Leo is always the eternal optimist and doesn’t stop because the idea is too intimidating or out there. Leo has a solid self-confidence and doesn’t give up easily on his ideas.
This Sun position gives us life force energy in abundance and we feel carried and uplifted.
Mercury in Leo
Mercury rules all things related to the mind and our internal life: rational thinking, intellect, intelligence, curiosity, learning, and memory. Mercury with his winged feet moved swiftly among the gods, and the planet Mercury is the fastest moving planet in the Solar System.
Therefore Mercury is associated with movement, transportation, and journeys, and by extension, our personal and spiritual progress.
This Mercury doesn’t take no for an answer! He steps up to challenges, is a leading thinker, communicator and speaker.
If you have been thinking about learning or improving on your speaking skills now is a good time to join your local Toastmaster group.
Think about where you have been hiding in your life, not willing to take risks? Now you have the universal support to do something about it!
For me the area I am challenging myself in is giving radio interviews.
I am living on Maui and for me as an author it is a good way to show up and share about my book: Jewelry and Gems for Self-Discovery: Choosing Gemstones that Delight the Eyes & Strengthen the Soul where I teach you about how to read your personal horoscope and blue print for your life. Then you will be able to balance yourself in your most important areas with your 12 main healing gemstones, you could call your true birthstones. If that interests you check it out on my website http://www.JewelryandGemsforSelfdiscovery.com.
Because I am in such a specific niche with how I am using gemstones for balance and healing based on your astrological chart, it would be a good exposure. But it is a very different energy flow then sitting in front of my computer, having the time to polish and correct my words. I am originally from Germany, living here for 14 years now, but my speaking is still pretty inventive and colorful… This is challenging for me and my growth project!
I read this beautiful quote this morning: "All those who have achieved great things have been great dreamers." Orison Swett Marden
Suggestion
So how about you? What are your dreams? Where in your life would you like to grow more confident and expedient? Would you like to join a group of like minded people?
Sit down with your journal and allow yourself to think big! Use the time quality of this month and take a first step and then another towards your goal.
Remember if we align ourselve with the universal flow things happen with ease and the universe is on our side. Or better put; we are on its side, because we are not trying to fight our way against the tides.
Every windsurfer in Hawaii can testify how much easier it is to go with the wave and how impossible to fight your way against it. Astrology is an open invitation to understand the universal actual flow and use it to our advantage for a fuller, more successful and joyful life.
If you like my astrological musings I invite you to come and check out my Astrological Signs Weather Report & Healing Gems Blog on a regular base for an update of the flow in the heavens.
I wish you a wonderful summer with lots of fun, many blessings and aloha, Shakti.
Shakti Carola Navran, astrologer, jeweler and author
Shakti Carola Navran is originally from Germany, living in Maui, Hawaii, is a professional jeweler, astrologer and author with a lifelong spiritual journey; she has been crafting personalized Soul Jewelry since 1977. In her book Jewelry and Gems for Self-Discovery: Choosing Gemstones that Delight the Eyes & Strengthen the Soul she teaches you about how to read your personal horoscope and blue print for your life. Then you will be able to balance yourself in your most important areas with your 12 main healing gemstones, you could call your true birthstones. Jewelry and Gems for Self-Discovery is a treasure chest of ideas on how to select, purchase, and wear jewelry that will enhance your body, heart, mind, and soul. Find out more about it on her website http://www.JewelryandGemsforSelfdiscovery.com and see her astrological weather report at http://www.jewelryandgemsforselfdiscovery.com/blog/ .
