Planets and points in Leo express with Leo’s charisma and warmth, qualities you will recognise if you who have a planet or two in this sign. If your Ascendant or Midheaven falls in Leo, that sign’s cheerful, funny and faithful nature will also be familiar to you. Planets and points in Leo use that distinctive energy when they express the functions they represent in your birth chart. For example, the Sun in Leo will not be experienced in the same way as the Moon, Saturn or the Midheaven (MC) in that sign.
So, what do your natal planets and points represent? The personal planets represent parts of your character that are easily recognisable to you; the Sun signifies your inner self and the Moon your emotional side. Mercury represents your mind, Venus your desire nature and Mars your ability to assert yourself. When they express through Leo those areas of your life are experienced with vitality – as you would expect with the sign ruled by the Sun. Similarly, the Ascendant and Midheaven place you centre stage in those areas of your life.
The outer planets are less personal in their representation, and Leo energy manifests through them in two particular ways: through the ‘social planets’, Jupiter and Saturn, Leo energy influences your personal growth and development (Jupiter) and your attitudes towards authority and responsibility (Saturn). Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are the ‘generational planets’; by zodiac sign, they affect everyone born at around the same time.
The outer planets by sign influence how each generation differentiates itself from previous generations through its societal ideals and social progress (Uranus), by its cultural output and spiritual ideals (Neptune) and by its relationship with power and social transformation (Pluto). As the outer planets have such lengthy orbits around the Sun, some older readers may have been born with an outer planet in Leo, perhaps with Uranus in that sign. Check out your own Leo planets and points from the list below:
Sun in Leo
The Sun represents your sense of self. It is who you are at a deep level. It’s the fire that keeps your spirit burning. With a Leo Sun you really identify with Leonine traits – they represent who you are. As the Sun lies at the heart of the Solar System, that’s where you prefer to be: at the centre of everything. You thrive when you are the centre of attention. Always the star performer, you find it natural to command an audience. However, it’s just as easy to demand attention if you feel the world isn’t paying you enough in that department.
A Leo bonus is that you are naturally warm and creative. You will have many friends and admirers, as your generosity and enthusiasm lights up the life of those around you – but watch out Leo, that you don’t get too dramatic, as some people may find your limitless supply of theatricality too much for them to take. However, your loyalty, ambition and sense of fun are never far from the surface. You are, at heart, a happy and spirited soul who finds joy and pleasure in life itself.
Moon in Leo
With the Moon in Leo, you need Leonine people and things in your life. For you this presents you with a bit of a conundrum, as you are a child of the Sun: you need to shine to feel good about yourself. Whatever you do, you prefer it to be done with flair, panache and a sense of humour. You need attention and drama in your life too, but deep down, you’re most comfortable in situations that enable you to be playful and creative, and where your feelings are treated with the respect they deserve.
You also have a strong sense of dignity – which is just as well as your ego may be easily damaged; it’s easy for you to flare up in response to some slight – real or imagined – and cause an emotional scene. Your responses can be theatrical. However, once the scene is over your usual happy demeanour returns as soon as you leave the stage – your audience however may be left wondering, ‘What the heck just happened there?’ Try to avoid being pompous or overbearing, if things aren’t going your way.
Mercury in Leo
With Mercury in Leo, the way you communicate and process information is often dramatic; no-one will ever accuse you of understatement, as your verbal and written expression is a performance art. You choose your words for maximum impact and love an audience – though beware of playing to the gallery. Regardless of your natal sun sign, your communications will have a theatrical note – some of you may even be actors, writers or involved in voice work or voice coaching. Your communication style is never subtle – and can be verbose – but you can be relied on for humour. You may have a gift for comedy.
Your mental approach is equally theatrical – and that’s not always helpful as you can perceive things as being much more dramatic tor overblown than they are. However, you are capable of tremendous focus if something catches your attention and your enthusiasm can be both impressive and inspirational to others. However, one thing you need to be aware of is a tendency to mental laziness. Mercury in Leo is an intellectual sign and you are unquestionably intellectually confident – just don’t expect everyone to take your word for it.
Venus in Leo
Venus in Leo is the original party girl. A love of drama, glamour and life itself is a mark of this Venus sign – and that (of course) extends to love. Venus in Leo has a great sense of fun and will not settle for anything – or anyone – that they consider to be dull or beneath them. That makes this seem a rather shallow Venus sign, but not so. You may have a remarkable number of lovers, but – in your opinion – you’re simply on a quest for the best. You may be attracted to partners based on their looks and net worth rather than their true worth. Still, it will be fun while it lasts.
Your desire for life to be fun and dramatic does lead to high levels of expenditure. Lavish and excessive are just two of the words we could use to describe your spending patterns and your personal finances. You’re not materialistic in the classic sense – but you love what money can buy. You’re also generous to a fault and a great gift giver to those you love. You value looking good and playing hard, and you may need to work hard to cover your costs. That may not be easy to do, as Leo can be notoriously lazy. Ultimately, you’ll appreciate that the show needs to be paid for.
Mars in Leo
Mars in Leo is a charismatic and driven placement, as Mars is well placed in the fire signs. Typically, Mars here is passionate, creative, but wilful – you are determined to get your own way. However, Mars in Leo is rarely attention seeking in a negative way (although that potential is there). You prefer to be noticed for what you have created or achieved, and you are proud of what they do and how you appear. Mars in Leo strives to be best, so high standards are to be expected in all aspects of your life – and that includes in sexual relationships too.
Mars in Leo people hate anything that reflects badly on them; it’s something that will trigger a temperamental outburst. Do not expect a Mars in Leo person to compromise or ‘dumb down’; it’s not going to happen. Mars here will die on a hill of principle – and will pursue ideals with a vigour and passion that is often notably courageous. It’s a confident Mars placement, but it’s one that finds it difficult to pursue a course of action that is not heartfelt. The risk with Mars in this sign is becoming egotistical. Avoid that trap – and pursue your goals with the generous spirit for which Leo is well known.
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Uranus in Leo
Uranus was in this sign from 1955-1962. If you were born around then, you emerged in the ‘rock and roll’ years – the musical revolution that symbolised perfectly the expression of Uranus in this creative sign. Youthful rebellion against old-fashioned and repressive social orders found its expression through cultural outlets; music, dance, clothing and hair styles symbolised a new cultural era. Teenagers were ‘invented’ and emerged as a significant cultural and economic group. They provided a ready market for that most Uranus in Leo ‘must have’ – the transistor radio.
If you were born around that time, your cultural influences would have been radically different to those of your parents. Military service (the draft) became a contentious issue, as the younger generation had a different attitude towards social responsibility, freedom of choice and freedom of expression. Permissive social attitudes – plus increased leisure time and higher wages – boosted the ‘feel good’ factor. The growing market for television revolutionised mass entertainment. It was a time of optimism and progress that changed society. Uranus returns to Leo in 2039; its next visit will also be radical.
Neptune in Leo
Neptune in Leo finds planet of dreams in the sign of creative expression. Neptune was last in Leo between 1915-1929. It was not an easy time; the glory of war was found to be a brutal illusion and money vanished overnight in the Wall Street crash. Neptune can be as brutal in its effects as any of the outer planets. Trauma triggers a desire to escape from reality. This era saw the jazz age and the birth of the movie industry. A previously insignificant neighbourhood of Los Angeles, California, USA became the dream factory of the world. There is nowhere that symbolises Neptune in Leo more than Hollywood.
The dynamics of this placement are best understood by looking even further back in time. Neptune was in Leo between 1751-1765; boundaries were overwhelmed in the name of empire building. In the name of various kings (Leo), the world was divided between powerful nations, who paid scant regard to the rights of indigenous peoples. Creating an ‘imperial myth’ (Neptune in Leo) takes attention away from troubles closer to home. This is how Neptune works generationally; displacement and distraction on a mass scale. Neptune’s effects are not always as benign as they first appear to be.
Pluto in Leo
Pluto in Leo is a placement in living memory. The baby boomers were born at this time, in the aftershock of the Second World War – itself a plutonic re-set. If the recent past has been made in the image of Pluto in Leo, what does that tell us of the dynamics of that placement? Pluto is transformational, but extreme. Pluto also signifies extreme wealth, so it’s no surprise that this generation has spawned many multi-billionaires who have bought close ties to power. Pluto in Leo has seen the emergence of philanthropists and plutocrats who seek power to feed their own egotistical compulsions.
Fame and fortune is also found in Pluto in Leo. Those years brought us film star royalty. Rock star royalty. Sports star royalty. To succeed with nothing more than talent and will-power is a core belief of the Pluto in Leo generation. The phrase, ‘the winner takes it all’ would be a good take on this. Pluto in Leo demonstrates both the power and potentials of human creativity and the self-destructive folly of human conceit. Each Pluto in Leo generation will experience a similar dynamic to the one described above.
Leo Ascendant (AC)
You can’t buy charisma, so it’s just as well, Leo Rising, that you were born with a lifetime’s supply of that precious commodity. Regardless of your Sun Sign, the way you express yourself is, dramatic, theatrical and funny. You make people laugh. It’s a superpower so use it well. You know how to get people – and keep them – on your side. Courageous and extroverted you are comfortable being yourself. However, you expect the world to accept you as you are – if not, your roar will be heard for several miles.
You may look – or aspire to look – Leonine. Your hair will receive a lot of attention (it may need a lot of attention too) and you will be fond of jewellery and things that glisten and shine. You dress well and take pride in your appearance and you may have a singular sense of style that makes you stand out in a crowd. You are popular and sociable and you’re likely to be the centre of your social networks. Beware, however, of blowing your own trumpet a little too hard. You may bring music into people’s lives, just don’t turn up the volume too loud.
Leo Midheaven (MC)
Your public persona may be charismatic and vibrant, or dramatic and flamboyant. Your journey to the top may have been helped by the sheer force of your reputation as a larger than life character. Reputation is important to you, and you want to be seen as someone who can command attention and admiration for your achievements. You may be admired for your contribution to public life or your civic status. You may simply be recognised as an attention seeker. Respect, honour and courage are your guiding lights. Public humiliation is your greatest fear.
With a Leo Midheaven, you need a career that offers you the chance to shine, so capitalising on your natural talents – whatever they are – is a must for you. In the public domain, you are naturally charismatic, so being the public face of a business or public authority would come naturally to you. Acting and presentation skills could make you an engaging teacher; your natural playfulness makes you an effective communicator with children or young people. You also have the courage to face a demanding audience. Marketing, sales, PR – or any career that requires charm and persuasiveness – will make the most of this placement.
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