MONTHLY OVERVIEW:
Step off your throne and join the people of your queendom, Leo. The Sun is in Aquarius, your partnership sector, until February 18th. It’s a fruitful time for romantic relationships, business ventures, and working with others in a mutually satisfying arrangement. With energizer Mars retrograde (backward) in Leo until March, you simply don’t have the energy to go it alone now. Bring the spirit of equality and camaraderie to all you do. Commitments are on the table, and if you’ve been taking a “toe in the water” approach, it’s time to jump all the way into the ocean (or leave the beach). This energy is especially strong near the February 13th Aquarius new moon.

Life takes on a magical quality once you actually commit to something, and you’ll feel that after the 18th. On that day, the Sun joins several powerhouse planets in Pisces, your eight house of intimate bonding. When you become a clear “yes” to your life, the universe acts like a slot machine, pouring out coins when your numbers hit. Consider it an affirmation to get off the fence and trust.

LOVE & ROMANCE:
This is one of your finest times for love, so get an early start on Valentine’s Day. The Sun is in Aquarius, your partnership sign, until February 18th. Love-planet Venus is also here until the 11th, moving next into Pisces, your eighth house of soul merging. Cupid’s bow could bring a pregnancy, an engagement, cohabitation, or some deepening of your current relationship status. On Valentine’s Day, several other planets are also in Pisces, so plan a super-private night with your sweetie. If you’re single, celebrate self-love and indulge in sensual pampering like a massage, followed by salsa dancing or a decadent meal.

For some Leos, you may reach the end of the road with a mate—or at least, the end of one chapter. Can you evolve and grow into the next one as a team? Give this honest consideration. If you’re staying with someone simply because you’re scared to be alone, it might merit a break, or at least an honest conversation about whether your needs align.

You’ll get an idea at the February 13th Aquarius new moon, which aligns with imaginative Neptune. Are you feeling resentful of your partner? If so, clear the air. Do you need to give more? Vow to be a generous mate and make a fresh, pleasure-focused start. If you’re single, create a vision board of your dream relationship (play music and create a lovely atmosphere while you rip pages from a magazine). Use your right brain and subconscious to “conjure” your dream partner, as relationship expert Mama Gena says. In fact, you might just pick up her book, Mama Gena’s School of Womanly Arts for inspiration.

MONEY & CAREER:
Lean on your teammates, Leo. The Sun is in Aquarius, your partnership sector, until the 18th. You could be offered an exciting contract during this cycle. Be sure it really matches your goals–and don’t make decisions from a place of desperation. Go-getter Mars has been napping in your sign since December 20th, when it shifted into low-power retrograde mode. All those good intentions you created when 2010 began may have lost steam, but fear not. Mars returns to direct (forward) motion in March. For now, tackle any unfinished jobs or projects that are weighing you down. You’ll be ready for launches and new ideas next month.

On February 28th, the Virgo full moon illuminates your work and money sector. A prosperous new offer could come your way, or you may finish the major leg of one assignment. If you feel you’ve gone as far as you could in your current job, consider leaving for greener pastures.

This moon will oppose expansive Jupiter in your wealth sector. Don’t let that greedy streak (we all have one) make you rush into an agreement, especially if it involves borrowed funds or investing. You’re likely to be overconfident, as Jupiter gives us the gambling impulse. At the same time, don’t let a great opportunity pass you by. Ask questions and do thorough research. If you’ve been overly dependent on someone else’s help or financial know-how, it’s time to take your skills to the next level. If you want financial freedom, you have to master the basics, even if it takes time to learn them.

HEALTH: MIND, BODY & SOUL:
Want to get fit? Follow a simple plan. Mercury is in Capricorn, your sixth house of well-being, until February 9th. Start the month by keeping a food journal, restocking your iPod with great tunes, renting fitness DVDs and planning a healthy menu. After the 10th, you’ll need someone else to keep you motivated. Partner up, hire a nutritional counselor, or book a few sessions with a trainer. Pay attention to negative old thoughts that lure you into discouragement. Root those out like weeds from a garden, and replace them with positive new self-beliefs.

Just don’t overdo it, Leo. With Mars retrograde in your sign until March, you need to conserve your energy. In fact, you may be a bit accident prone, liable to pull a muscle or tear a tendon if you try that challenging yoga pose. You’re a pretty vocal person, but during Mars retrograde, you may swallow your anger, turning it on yourself. This could turn into depression or anxiety, so if you notice any of these feelings, it’s time to vent! Don’t suppress your frustration—find a healthy outlet for it, even if that means parking your car in an empty lot and unleashing a blood-curdling scream.

Lucky Days: February 18, 27
Money Days: February 1, 20
Love Days: February 9, 13
Off Days: February 10, 25

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