Most Leos will introduce themselves with, “Yeah but I’m not a typical Leo.” I’ll ask, “What’s a typical Leo to you then?” They’ll answer, “I don’t want to be the center of attention. I hate it. I don’t think I’m arrogant. I struggle with confidence all the time. So I haven’t always related to what I’ve read about Leo”. As a fairly objective observer of all things “Leo”, I think they’re on to something.

Firstly, let us remember - since the Sun rules Leo! - that all of our sun signs are expressions that we have to consciously choose and grow into. Our sun signs aren’t as instinctual as our moon signs. They’re decisions we have to make and expressions that we can choose to turn towards or not. You’ll notice that the more you chose your sun sign, the more vitality, radiance, and joy your life will hold. Now back to Leo. When it comes to a more progressive view of Leo, its courage, not confidence or center-stage stealing, that makes a Leo a Leo. When I write “courage”, I mean the way the ancients and now Dr. Brene Brown contextualize it as, “telling the story of who you are with your whole heart.”  Which might mean saying “I love you” or “I’m sorry” first.

Which could mean, owning up to an imperfection or emotion that needs to be discussed. When other people do that in front of us, it’s so striking and commanding. When vulnerability is initiated, when we tell the story of who we are with our whole heart - that’s Leo in the highest sense. Haven’t you noticed vulnerability is the first thing we look for in others but the last thing we’re willing to show? We look it first because it’s so beautiful. It’s so charismatic. It’s so daring. It’s so Leo! And when a Leo decided to do that, they cannot help but be the star in the room because courage and vulnerability is magnificent to behold. Moreover, the brightest star in the Leo constellation is the Lion’s heart - and courage’s root is “cor”, Latin for heart ! - and so the central theme of Leo is we shine the brightest when we tell the story of our whole heart. I don’t know a more magnificent expression of Leo than that. So the next time you think you’re not a typical Leo or or someone tells you they’re not, ask yourself/them, “Tell me about a time you were brave and courageous recently? That’s Leo”. 

With the Full Moon in Leo squaring Uranus in Taurus, this would make a T-Square among the fixed signs. Any square, especially a T-Square with the fixed signs, could inspire doubling down, defensiveness, and rigidity if not careful. So think about how Leo ruled courage could set you free from a holding pattern where you’re realizing; my silence, my pride, my stoicism, my withdrawal or defensiveness … they're loosing strategies. The only option left is to tell the truth of who I am with my whole heart because my best thinking got me here and where I am? Not peaceful. Courage is the liberator. Courage is the answer. So think about a hard conversation you need to have that this Full Moon in Leo could help you in and try your best to stay standing, protected, and connected. 

Aries

Self-Disclosure, Charisma, Creativity & Lovability

Taurus

Vulnerability, Home, Family & Emotional Agility

Gemini

Curiosity, Observation, Dialogue & Active Listening

Cancer

Finances, Security, Clarity of Values & Pleasure

Leo

Identity, Desire, Autonomy, & Freedom

Virgo

Completion, Surrender, Healing & Spiritual Support

Libra

Friendship, Activism, Collaborations & Shared Humanity

Career, Leadership, Integrity & Discipline

Wisdom, Publishing, Discovery & Higher Education

Intimacy, Empathy, Sexuality & Transformation

Aquarius

Romance, Boundaries, Partnerships & Trust

Habits, Systems, Wellbeing & Routine

- Colin Bedell, QueerCosmos

For eons the stars have been a source of navigation. They traversed the skies as we navigated the globe, lighting our way. They inspired understanding with their myths and guided us to the deepest parts of ourselves. In this book I bring the stars to you, for another year together of personal empowerment.