♌ Sun Enters Leo

On Tuesday (07.22.25) the Sun returned to its ruling sign, where it poses the question:
How do you lead with heart—and where does your ego get in the way?

Leo is the part of us that wants to shine.
To be seen.
To be loved for who we really are.

But when that radiance turns into performance, things get tangled.
So let’s name both sides of the crown.

👑 The Empowered Leo: Heart-Centered Royalty

When Leo’s leadership is rooted in love (not ego) everyone gets to bask in the glow.

✨ Hallmarks of a Healthy Leo:

👑 Empowered Leo = Heart-led leadership

• Center of gravity, not attention: People gravitate toward them, not because they demand it, but because they embody warmth and authenticity.

• Creative powerhouse: Their art, style, and expression aren’t just showy—they uplift and inspire.

• Fiercely loyal: They’re the ride-or-die friend who remembers your birthday and defends your dreams.

• Courage with tenderness: Brave enough to take the lead, soft enough to listen.

• Compassionate charisma: They shine, but they also make space for others to shine too.

Vibe Check:
Think Beyoncé meets your favorite kindergarten teacher: regal but warm, dazzling but down-to-earth. Or a Broadway diva who moonlights as your therapist—dramatic, but deeply healing.

🌞 Symbolically speaking:

An Empowered Leo is like a campfire—magnetic, comforting, and powerful. Everyone gathers around because it gives light and warmth, not because it demands attention.

This archetype reminds us that real royalty builds others up, doesn’t boss them around. They show us what’s possible when creative expression meets emotional generosity.

🦁 The Shadow Leo: Ego-Drunk Royalty

When Leo forgets love and chases attention, the light burns too hot.

💔 Hallmarks of an Unhealthy Leo:

Leo governs the heart, yet its shadow side can crave applause more than connection. When Leo forgets love, it can become an actor addicted to standing ovations instead of meaningful dialogue.

• Thirsty for validation — applause is never enough, critique is a personal attack.

• Arrogant — refuses feedback, acts like the sun rises for them alone.

• Center of every scene — even your birthday party becomes their stage.

• Narcissistic energy — projects confidence but it’s brittle; admiration > connection.

• Control freak in royal robes — leads by force, not example. Think bossy, not boss.

Vibe Check:
Unhealthy Leo is like a sun that forgot it’s supposed to nourish—not just dazzle. It burns too hot, too fast, and leaves others scorched in its wake.

🌑 Symbolically Speaking: The Shadow Leo

A Shadow Leo is like a broken spotlight—blazing but brittle, all performance and no warmth.

They’re magnetic, but the pull is hollow.
They command attention, but rarely connection.
The light is harsh, and it doesn’t illuminate—it isolates.

This archetype reminds us:
You can be seen by everyone and still feel invisible.
False royalty performs. True royalty uplifts.
And when love performs instead of connects, the curtain never rises—it just closes in.

The throne’s yours. Just remember who you’re shining for - and don’t forget the kingdom.

Leo asks us to bask in our own brilliance- but not get lost in the glow- and teaches us that being seen isn’t the same as being known. Let these reflections help you consider whether you're leading with love—or longing to be loved.

• What role do I play when I want to be admired?
  Explore the masks you wear in search of affirmation—are they costumes, or expressions?

• Am I inspiring others to shine, or asking them to reflect my light?
  Honor the difference between radiating warmth and demanding attention.

• Where does my creative fire burn brightest, and what dims it?
  Identify what sparks your creativity—and what smothers it.

• Do I seek validation, or do I offer presence?
  Can your light stay lit without an audience?

• Do I love to be loved, or do I love to love?
  Let your heart answer honestly—without performance, without strategy.