Luminous Light

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Today, the Sun, the luminous light of our unique individuality, enters the sign of ruler ship bestowing strength and vitality to our spirit of creativity. If we view this month through the lens of the pure manifestation of the energy of a Leo Sun, then this is the month to express ourselves doing those things which bring pleasure and contentment into our lives. It is not by chance that July and August, when the Sun is in Leo, are the traditional months of the year when people indulge their impulse for adventurous play with family, friends, or on their own, venturing into the wild of seaside resorts, mountain retreats, or the exotic habits of unknown cultures. It is certain, regardless of what we do this month we will become fully aware of the spark of life which is eternally ignited at the core of individuality.

The first aspect the Sun makes in Leo is a quincunx to Jupiter Rx in Capricorn highlighting our necessity to expand our light within before we can manifest our creativity without. We need to become more open to our capacity to be creative in the world, and give honor to something unique and special within our self which only we can creatively express. Astrology shows us that each one of us are a unique expression of the life force that is manifest in every particle of matter. When the Sun and Jupiter are quincunx we are witnessing our need to make some adjustment to how we expand our individuality out into the world; Jupiter retrograde is telling us that the adjustment has something to do with our internal self image. Perhaps we can see only our flaws, our ineptness, our dullness, and our ordinariness. When under the influence of Leo we are seeking an inspired, romantic relationship with life, one filled with risk, extravagance, and above all else, luxurious superlatives of undying love.

The warmth and exuberance of Leo’s love can inspire even the most cynical of souls, and this month is all about discovering self love in a big, very big, way. I am not advocating that we amplify our self-interest, on the contrary, I am encouraging all of us to experience the depth of our capacity to give and receive love. On August 1 we will experience a solar eclipse at 09 Leo 32, and on August 23 a lunar eclipse at 23 Aquarius 21. One way of understanding the passionate forces released during an eclipse is to visualize the Sun, Moon, and Earth, the three major players in astrology, enjoying a momentary “ménage á trois” and our creative juices are flowing, our instinctual needs are aroused, we struggle finding a socially acceptable mode for releasing our passion. Is it any wonder that our ancestors for saw calamitous ruin and drastic changing in the wake of an eclipse? I will have more astrological commentary for each eclipse in August.

Something else to become aware of this month are the celestial conversations between the Sun, Chiron, the Nodes, Neptune and Pluto; each one directing our attention to cosmic expansion and transformation. This month we are offered an opportunity to integrate, at the core of our individuality, our capacity to shine the warmth of our heart outward in concern for the humanitarian needs of each living individual. Do not be surprised if during the month you experience some event which opens your mind and challenges your ideas about how well, or not, traditional social structures are taking care for the needs of all of the people. The gift of Leo shines brightest when the love we feel for a few is generously given to all.