Aries
You’re no stranger to confrontation, but this time you’ll be caught off guard. This may be because you didn’t expect any conflict with this particular person. Don’t let your surprise create a rift between you and someone you care about. Think before you speak and don’t get defensive.
Taurus
While last week may have been close to perfect, this week the planets aren’t helping. You could find yourself rethinking many things you’ve been certain of and yearning for the familiar. That’s to be expected, but try something new anyway, even if it’s a small something. You might find it rekindles the fire inside you.
Gemini
Someone in your life may be trying to control you. They have good intentions, but only you know what’s truly right for you. The urge to break away from this person and spend some time alone may overwhelm you. You might want to consider taking some time for yourself. But at some point, you’ll have to have a conversation with the person trying to control your life.
Cancer
People around you may be unreliable this week, so double-check everything. This applies at home and at work, so keep your eyes open, even if people claim they did something. Maybe they did do it, but maybe they just think they did it. At home, the dynamics may be changing without your knowledge.
Leo
Your natural desire for independence is riding his this week. So when you’re asked to be there for others and display your inner generosity, you might want to run away. Focus on your responsibilities before indulging yourself and you’ll be able to satisfying both yourself and others.
Virgo
Sometimes things just fall apart and there’s nothing you can do about it. This week may be one of those times. But before you just throw up your hands in despair, try really listening to the people around you. Someone is angry because they haven’t been heard, so try to open your ears.
Libra
Work may become a burden this week, but resist the urge to take your work home with you. Your friends and family will not appreciate it. Instead, focus on work while you’re working. If trouble with a coworker suddenly arises, try to shrug it off. It’s probably not worth the time it would take to deal with it.
Scorpio
Scorpio can be intense, and this week is no exception. Tensions rise at home and at work and things quickly approach their boiling point. Look for ways to relieve your own tension before it spills over and affects those you love the most.
Sagittarius
Things at home can get a little irritating this week. Your family and friends may be distinctly unhelpful as you try to sort things out. An honest and open conversation might help, but not everything will be amenable to the ideas that spring forth. You can’t please everyone.
Capricorn
You might feel insecure either emotionally or physically this week. Take a few deep breaths and reexamine your situation. There might be minor changes you can make so that you feel more comfortable with things as they unfold. Someone close to you won’t like these changes, but your own peace of mind is important too.
Aquarius
Someone you care about will surprise you with an opinion this week. They may have kept silent in the past, but your recent decisions have made them speak out. Part of the problem between you may be a simple miscommunication. A few words can resolve this, but only if you’re willing to listen.
Pisces
You’ve been moving along smoothly, but now you’ll come to a fork in the road. A decision has to be made, and you’re the one who has to make it. Advice from friends and family is all well and good, but it’s your life. Take a look at both options and decide which is best for you. One of them will be safe and familiar, the other rather scary. However, the latter promises the greater reward.
The Seventh House is defined by the First House. The degree of the First House/Ascendant is in direct opposition to the Seventh House. Therefore, one is defined by the other. The Seventh House is also referred to as the Descendant because it is the point at which the planets descend below the horizon.
Since the basic meaning of the First House is you, the basic meaning of the Seventh House is others. In general, this refers to the public. It can also refer to your business partners and especially to your committed lover or marriage partner.
In a horoscope, the sign and planets in your Seventh House will say a lot about how you experience the people in your life in general. Specifically, this refers to how you experience the energies of the partnerships that might enter your life.
The Seventh House is ruled by the planet Venus and the sign Libra.
Aries
You’re strong willed, but so is someone else in your life. This week, you’ll clash and there’s not a whole lot you can do to avoid confrontation. Not that Aries is one to avoid confrontation in the first place! But despite the conflict, this week can be a profitable one. Look for the opportunity to increase your wealth and grab it with both hands.
Taurus
The planets are in your corner this week. Things may come easier to you, but you’ll still have to work for them. Action is called for, but make sure your ducks are all in a row first. Careful planning will lead directly to success, but you may have to enlist the aid of someone you’ve tangled with in the past.
Gemini
Confusion had muddled your brain in the past weeks, but this week the fog can begin to clear. The Sun works with Mercury to help clear up misunderstandings, so if you’ve been struggling to understand someone or something, this is the time to really tackle the problem. You might also want to readdress your long-term plans. Remember, plans are subject to change, and long-term plans don’t always turn out the way you wish.
Cancer
If you’ve felt socially awkward in the past few weeks, now’s the time to get over it. You’ll need a good network of contacts to succeed in a business endeavor. Look for changes to expand your network, and watch for a social invitation that seems to come out of the blue. This could be an opportunity to meet someone valuable to your career.
Leo
Good old wanderlust tempts you this week, but rein yourself in for a while. There’s something close to home that desperately needs your attention before you begin exploring new opportunities. But when this situation has been truly taken care of, you might have the time to indulge a few impulses.
Virgo
Your stubborn streak has just been waiting to cause trouble, and this week it gets the opportunity as your mind hardens against new ideas and even new people. But ideas and the people who come up with them are vitally important to a Virgo. Step back and decide if your stubbornness is actually doing anything for you. If it’s not, let it go.
Libra
If there is one thing you’ll need this week, it’s patience. Patience to endure a short-lived by nasty situation. Patience to handle the turbulent emotions of someone close to you. And patience to figure out what exactly you want to get out of all this. Hang in there. All this will pay off, and in a big way, if you can just play the role of mediator for a little while longer.
Scorpio
As much fun as it may be to indulge in the fun and frivolity of past weeks, these things do eventually catch up with you. Certain elements of your life are about to spiral out of control, so get a handle on things while you still can. Also, a dear friend is looking for a shoulder to cry on but it too scared to ask. Can you be that shoulder?
Sagittarius
Your outgoing nature of these past weeks may have opened up new opportunities, but it’s also isolated someone you care about. Take a look in your own backyard and identify those people you require you attention. Once you’ve done this, you can once again pursue life’s challenges, knowing that those you care about are well.
Capricorn
Thoughts are great things, but they can act like poison when bottled up too long. Capricorns are more prone to this than other signs, so share what’s on your mind. Pick someone you trust with your deepest secrets and let them inside. A burden will be lifted and your relationship with this person will strengthen.
Aquarius
Someone may be trying to pull the wool over your eyes, but if you keep your wits about you, you’ll see through their manipulations in short order. Financially, things are looking up if you stop and pay attention to your cash flow. Also, your many ideas fill you close to bursting, so write some of them down and let your creativity manifest.
Pisces
You tend to set a plan in motion and forget about it, but this time you need to be a little more aware. A plan you’ve set into motion needs some attention to stay on track. There is a financial opportunity just waiting to present itself, but it may not look like what you’d expect. If you choose to pursue this opportunity, keep your eyes open.
The fifth of the sun signs is Leo, and those born between July 23rd and August 22nd are often under its influence. Leo can be enthusiastic, powerful, and a little dogmatic, but this is often just a way to mask an inner creativity and generosity. Though the personality of Leo is often discussed when speaking of astrology, very often the details that are responsible for determining this personality are ignored.
The Leo Personality
When determining the personality profile for anyone born under a specific sign, there are many factors that must be considered. In regards to the sign of Leo, these factors come together to describe someone who is full of energy, expansive, creative, and very often fixed in opinion.
Leo is a fixed, masculine fire sign. Masculine signs are outwardly directly and strong through action. Fixed signs are resistant to change but incredibly persistent. Those born under a fire sign are active, passionate, and enthusiastic. All this indicates a person who might be known for their expansion viewpoint, passionate nature, and inability to accept other ideas once their own mind has been made up.
Leo is ruled by the Sun. In astrology, the Sun is the most powerful planetary influence. It is the center of the solar system and burns with an intense fire that is rarely harnessed. Those born under a sign ruled by the Sun are usually full of vitality and have a strong desire to exert their authority over all those around them, proving their dominance.
The primary symbol of Leo is the Lion. The lion is brave and dominating, but he tends to leave most of the work to the lionesses. This trait is sometimes passed on to those born under the Lion’s influence, possibly indicating someone who is indolent. But the Lion is also prideful and noble, and Leos tend to reflect this in their dealings with other people. The glyph (written symbol) of Leo represents two incomplete circles of the Sun joined by a crescent Moon. Those ruled by the sign of Leo are likely to derive their own personal power from both intellect and emotions, attempting to marry these two things, and often succeeding.
The Correspondences of Leo
Each sign rules a particular part of the body. Leo rules the back, spine, and heart. People born under the sign of Leo may be prone to emotional or physical overexertion. In some cases this may lead to back and spine problems, and perhaps even significant cardiovascular difficulties later in life.
Sunday is considered the luckiest day for Leos, as are the numbers eight and nine. Rubies are associated with this sign as they are said to protect against physical injury, which is a bonus for many impulsive Leos. In a more traditional sense, rubies are thought to insure faithfulness and bring the wearer a sense of mental serenity.
Some of the other correspondences of Leo include:
- Gold and orange, the colors of the Sun;
- Cities such as Damascus, Hollywood, Prague, and Rome;
- Countries such as France, Italy, and Romania;
- Orange, grapefruit, lime, and other citrus trees;
- Sunflowers and marigold;
- Gold; and
- All cats, both domestic and wild.
Many of the details of Leo are associated with power and vitality. Those born under the sign of Leo may be bombastic and challenging, and might tend towards unknowingly provoking others. They also are prone towards being the victims of slander. For the most part, however, Leo is an extravagant yet intelligent sign.
Aries
