In astrology Leo is ruled by the Sun. The Sun as the center of our solar system is the star which all other planets revolve around. Astrologers may say that the Leo person wants to be the center of attention; this may or may not be true depending on the rest of the astrology chart. Yet the Leo path in life is always to find their center and to follow their heart.
The crises in the life of Leo will be around pride, courage, love, being acknowledged and being approved of. Usually these are all combined together with a story or drama that unfolds. Leo needs drama in life. They need to feel and express life. However if they are not conscious of their inner needs then the drama can unfold whereas they are so wrapped up into the play they take it very seriously and can become entrenched in a drama of epic stature.
Many times the young Leo had an event happen in their lives where they either got attention and approval or was hoping for the attention and approval of a respected and loved adult, usually a parent. An emotional charge was set up, either that they did something, a little show perhaps for the adults, and felt loved and adored with attention. That event set up a pattern of I need to play a part, put on a show in order to get approval, love and attention. Or sometimes the Leo child wants love and attention and feels ignored and keeps upping the ante in acting out or seeking someway to get mommy and daddy's attention, such as by getting sick, provoking a sibling, etc.
This emotional set up can continue in adult life where the Leo feels that need to accomplish more and more to have approval. The approval and love that was wanted or reinforced at childhood now becomes an ambiguous approval from the world. If I am the best sales person at the office then somehow life will be better and this can go on until an emotional crisis occurs with the underlying question of "why am I not happy"?
It is important for the Leo in their spiritual path to ponder whether or not they are taking an action for approval. Again this is a hidden feeling or driving force under the surface of day to day activities. Therefore self examination is very important. One way to discover whether or not what you are doing is genuine is to ask whether or not you feel someone in your life will "approve" of what you are doing. Think of people you care about or those you want to care about you. Next ask yourself if in addition to (as an example) going to a particular workshop if you think so and so would admire you for doing that. This can be an access to whether there is a hint of wanting approval. If so, then ask yourself if you go to someplace or do something even if there was no admiration or even if there was disapproval.
This is one way Leo can find their heart and life path. Having the courage to follow it is the next step. It takes courage to consciously step on a path you want but you know others who are important to you in your life do not approve of. The Leo must seek the truth in their heart, is the path you want the best for your highest good? Is it pure without being tainted with doing it as a result of hurt pride or ego? Are you willing to risk loosing others in order to have what your heart wants? Once you examine the truth in your heart courageously set out on your own adventure.
Remember the sun the star in our solar system, the other planets (people in your life) are the supporting actors in the play of your life. If they are not suited to the role you may need to fill the supporting characters with others.
Astrology is a complex subject, different astrologers interpret the planets in many ways, yet the core foundation is the same. We all have Leo somewhere in our chart and lesson of Leo as well as the gift that Leo is meant to master and show us pertains to all of us.
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