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”Individuation is always to some extent This is also the sign who is most involved
opposed to collective norms, since it means with their children, wanting to show

separation and differentiation from the them off as a source of pride, to build
general and a building up of the particular their own self-esteem. They do give

— not a particularity that is sought much, fuss and dote over their children,
out, but one that is already ingrained in but they also have a reputation for being
the psychic constitution.” — Carl Jung, bossy as there is a dominant or willful

Psychological Types, paragraph 761 energy to this sign. Sometimes they run
the risk of egocentricity and can appear

Every month, I delineate a sign and what to be self-centered but on the plus side,
could be projected into the Shadow, so Leo is generous to a fault. Romantic and
this month it is Leo. dramatic, they are the sign most effective

in sweeping the partner off their feet with
Leo - The Star/Hero/Heroine their lavish attention. They give praise as

The sign of Leo, which is the fifth much as they want to receive it and love
sign of the zodiac (approximately the state of limerence at the beginning

July 23rd through August 23rd) and of any new relationship. What they want
developmentally from about fifteen to most is to be adored, recognized, and

eighteen years, is where we begin to have worshipped for the magnanimous person
the ability to revel in our own energy that they are.
and pleasure. Being alive and having a

self that likes to play and perform, Leo Now what can be in the Shadow?
proudly presents itself to the world. Leo,

at its very best, is the star performer, The opposite sign of the zodiac is
the born actor who is here to spread its Aquarius which describes a much more
positive cheer and good will to everyone detached and objective character who is

they meet. They radiate the life energy not concerned with what others think.
of the Sun, their ruler, and creative self- Aquarius is much more intellectually

expression is necessary for them as their eccentric and requires less validation for
strongest desire is to gain admiration their contributions to society as their
and appreciation for their amazing concerns are more universal instead of

talents. Often, they are also heroic and personal. Aquarius is freedom-oriented
willingly champion a noble cause. They and rebellious about the accepted norms

must be careful of taking things too for behavior and can exhibit sudden
personally, therefore becoming ego- radical changes, not willing to be bound
vulnerable, needing the approval of to routines or even just planning ahead.

others for their decisions. Absentminded professor types, they

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