“I don't believe in astrology; I'm a Sagittarius and we're skeptical.” - Arthur C. Clarke
Astrology is a controversial subject. Most people will not readily admit that they believe in astrology, but nearly everybody will cast a glance at their horoscope in the newspaper. Astrology has its firm adherents, also, and many a scholarly treatise has been written on its merits, its scientific basis and on the numerous way in which the planets and stars influence our lives. There are many astrologers that earn hundreds of thousands of dollars and their clients include the rich and famous. In some countries, astrologers are consulted before marriages, before beginning new business ventures and before any important decision is made. Today, the heavens shift and the sun moves into the royal house of Leo, the Lion.
LEO THE LION: July 24th - August 23rd. Ruled by the Sun. A fixed, masculine, positive, fire sign. Polar or opposite sign is Aquarius. Fixed Star: Regulus.
Affectionate, Bold, Bossy, Brave, Confident, Courageous, Extravagant, Flattery-seeking, Generous, Gregarious, Leader, Open, Passionate, Persistent, Proud, Romantic, Vain.
The Leonian may be summarised with the verb: “I create”.
These individuals are the kings and queens, they act part of the lawgiver but often they may be represented as the divine child. A Leonian quote: “When I walk out, I am a great event. I do not have to think or even rehearse.” Sylvia Plath.
The Sun in Leo marks one who has a strong will and great ambition. These people usually enjoy being the center of attention and desire others to think well of them. Their creative accomplishments generally put them in the spotlight, usually outshining co-workers who may become jealous of their proud attitude. Leonians are more concerned with the “big picture” than with the numerous small details in life. As such, they tend to enjoy being in authority and using whatever means are available to achieve their desires. Tact should be developed when dealing with those the Leonian finds “inferior”.
The Leonian is clever, artistic and creative, often succeeding in the entertainment industry. Many a successful actor, dancer and entertainer is a Leo. As the Leonian is cheerful, good-natured, enthusiastic, optimistic and so good at organising things, he is often a company director, publicity manger, media presenter or show business executive. They love organising shows, events, productions and even other people’s lives.
In their personal relationships Leonians can be very unlucky. This is because although superficially very confident or brassy and seldom depressed, they are easily hurt and very sensitive. The Leonian can reach rock bottom and suffer a devastating despondency, which however, will not last long. In fact, the Leo character is never more evident than in adversity and the positive side will shine through. The negative aspects of Leo are snobbery, pomposity, encased in dogma and they can be frustratingly patronising. In most cases the charm and positivity wins. Extrovert a Leonian may be, but inside the bold and brassy exterior there is a loyal heart and a good and generous nature.
The Leonians are generally very successful in their lives and although they can be very generous and liberal with their money, their pocket is always full. Free-spenders they may be but they are rarely without money.
astrology |əˈsträləjē| noun
The study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world.
Ancient observers of the heavens developed elaborate systems of explanation based on the movements of the sun, moon, and planets through the constellations of the zodiac, for predicting events and for casting horoscopes. By 1700 astrology had lost intellectual credibility in the West, but continued to have popular appeal. Modern astrology is based on that of the Greeks, but other systems are extant, notably those of China and India.
DERIVATIVES
astrologer |-jər| |əˈstrɑlədʒər| noun
astrological |ˌastrəˈläjikəl| adjective
astrologist |-jist| noun
ORIGIN late Middle English: From Old French astrologie, from Latin astrologia, from Greek, from astron ‘star.’ The term (in full natural astrology) originally denoted the practical uses of astronomy, applied in the measurement of time and the prediction of natural phenomena. The current sense (in full judicial astrology, relating to human affairs) dates from the mid 16th century. + From French -logie or medieval Latin -logia, from Greek, denoting a subject of study or interest.
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