Mars transits Leo from Aug 8 – Sep 24, 2015
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Martian power is sourced now from the heart and ego. What is the difference? This is the question to hold in mind as we journey with Mars into Leo, for the answer is our saving grace. Lately I’ve been deconstructing my own conception of Leo, only to discover that there’s a lot more than meets the eye. It is all too easy to write Leo off as another dramatic wanna-be in this world already full to the brim with self-centered behavior. Embedded in the lion’s sense of Self - indeed, the very stuff of which he’s made - is a heart of gold just bursting to be recognized. Ironically, the more attention that we pay to Leo’s heart, the less he will feel the need to flamboyantly parade his bejeweled ego.
The lion symbolizes grandeur, strength, sovereignty and courage. As I’ve eluded, many astrologers paint an image of Leo that suggests an unyielding, conceited, overbearing and autocratic personality. On the contrary, Leo is an inspiration. The lion is magnetic, his enthusiasm contagious. Mars in Leo is fearlessly creative. However, Leo sometimes adopts very traditional values, tastes or preferences – a possible manifestation of fixed energy. Mars in Leo therefore has a “personal code.”
Mars in Leo makes a powerful first impression. He has lots of friends and enjoys being social, perhaps to a fault. Mars in Leo never gives up on people/duties as he is fiercely devoted in character. When balanced, Mars in Leo is self-assured, decisive, and dignified. Expect the following weeks to bring more physical and sexual energy. In excess, lion energy may cause you to splurge or binge. I suggest a ritual involving fire or some Leo Yoga.
Mars transited the lion’s opposite sign (Aquarius) back in December 2014 . Any themes/conflicts that predominated then will now resurface. Mars in Aquarius sources power from the collective. He envisions a community working together innovatively and peacefully. As we’ve discussed, Mars in Leo is more concerned with individual endeavors. Mars in Aquarius craves change - he is dynamic and spunky, even shocking, moving quickly so long as the chosen path allows total freedom and independence. Leo embodies comparable levels of physical and mental energy, but he is hardly cool and unemotional. With Mars in Aquarius, we can use this to our advantage by approaching emotionally charged relationships with a more impersonal tone: by remaining detached, unconcerned with what or how things happen, we are able to remain in the present moment, free from the limitations of anger and sadness. Although this may sound appealing to Leo theoretically, he so enjoys feeling everything on such a raw level that I can’t imagine he’d ever really choose not to live through the heart.
The pace of everyday life will pick up now, but nothing too crazy. By the time Mars enters Leo, there will be a total of four planets in this fiery realm. However, the lion likes to lounge - he’s really not in a hurry to get anywhere. I like to visualize Leo energy as a ripe violet grape; a festival; a crown of rainbow jewels; Aslan; scarab beetles; furs; adornments; a circus; a barrel of wine; a golden ring; noon hour in the summer; a dancing queen; bling; an all-night rager; a regal family; a noble leader; a generous grandfather. I love this from Aeternalight Astrology: “Fun, romance, sex, will be like oblations to the sacred fire of the heart, to reignite its flames and restore our optimism, joie de vivre, and sense of purpose in the midst of these challenging, often traumatic times.” My intuition tells me that this transit will be quite calm - so far the Leo season has felt like one sigh of relief after such an intense round through Cancer. Snuggle up to the Self, wrap your arms around your heart. Namaste.
If you were born with Mars in Leo, this transit will be a return for you. More on that later! To ascertain your personal Mars sign, click here. If you would like to know more about how this transit affects you personally, please contact me for more insight.
Mantra: my power is in my heart