Phase 13 The Gift

Make a personal statement that will portray your deepest feelings and highest aspirations. Let other people know what matters most to you. Be ready to deal with their responses, knowing that what you have to give comes from your heart. Be careful not to let your ego get in the way. Don't be discouraged when not everyone welcomes you. Just be sure that your vision is true and walk in confidence. Go beyond the familiar. Set out to discover how you can bring your dream into other people’s lives.

Your vision is broad and bold, your image bigger than life. People sometimes get the impression that you possess some godlike quality you use to infuse your work with such life and inspiration. If you're not careful, you could end up believing them, losing touch with the struggle that inspires you. Truth be old, it will take plenty of time and energy to develop and define your aspirations, sometimes requiring you walk before you run. Still, your creative urge is very strong, and if you can get past the shadow of your own ego, you will shine with passion and heart, giving your message a dramatic realism and poignancy.

In many ways, it's your childlike quality that guides you. You're sensitive to very basic drives and perceptions and are able to capture their power and innocence. Children remind you of this side of your nature, spontaneous, non-judgmental, and eager to know about everything. You often lapse into periods where your own self-awareness gets left behind, or simply forgotten. You'll focus instead on something that has captured your attention, turning away from objectivity and abstraction, becoming absorbed in your own feelings and intuition, which are endlessly more interesting to you.

People know you as big-hearted, generous and interesting to be around. Beneath all the glitter, you're curious and creative, genuinely talented and have a love of life that's inspiring. On the other hand, it can be difficult for you to listen or let the other person take the lead. You give your love freely, but are less comfortable with receiving love, or admitting vulnerability or weakness. Pride can make life difficult for everyone, especially when you dig in and refuse to cooperate. It's important that you be able to follow your own muse, but what about everyone else? All of these weaknesses could get in the way of what you really want to accomplish, narrowing your focus and the depth of your vision.

Leo 25 - 30 Aries SubPhase - Creating your personal message. Motivated and Inspired.

Leo 25
Bold and Headstrong. Pioneer. Very direct and impulsive. Big enterprises.
Leo 26
Planning. Sensual. Audacity. Natural. Musical. Large undertakings.
Leo 27
Idea person. Witty. Conversant. Negotiator. Opportunist. Friendship.
Leo 28 
Great imaginative talent. Highly emotional and intuitive. Adventuresome. Nurturing.
Leo 29
Self-promoting. Proud. Creative. Enterprising. Expressive. Exotic.
Leo 30
Clever. Very skilled. Insightful critic. Expert. Earnest. Trustworthy.

  • Assertive. Headstrong. Active. Courageous. Competitive.
  • Communicate one's vision to the world. 
  • Articulation of one's dream and the willingness to take a chance to express it.
  • To project oneself into the world and communicate effectively what one is all about. 
  • Express oneself in a great work. Direct. Initiating
  • Portray the deepest feelings and highest aspirations
  • Transcend all pull of the ego to express one's vision

Putting your own spin on things and taking the lead can put you into a class by itself. You're original, bold, and refuse to follow the crowd, making it up as you go, capturing your gut reaction anyway you can. You can be very romantic and charming when the occasion calls for it, as well as high-minded and honorable. There's nothing modest or small-minded about you. You expect the royal treatment and will shower your love on anyone who gives it to you, provided they allow you room to express yourself and are comfortable with your strong ego and will. 

Your Achilles' heal is your deep need for approval. Despite the fact that you pursue your own dream, you crave recognition and reassurance. You have refined tastes and expect a lot from yourself, but would rather work alone than have to compromise or be subject to anyone else's control. This can make you difficult to pin down and you often take the attitude that the rules just don't apply to you. In some ways, this is actually true. However, you can't always depend upon your big heart to smooth things over, especially after you totally disregarded everyone else's feelings for no good reason at all. Still, you're the one who just refuses to calm down, putting passion and excitement into everything you do, motivating people, moving into the right place at the right time before anyone else has a change to react.

You are actually a great believer in keeping the lines of communication open. You can talk endlessly about what matters the most, what people are looking for, and how you have the perfect answer to all their needs. You do this with such conviction and strength of character, it's really hard not to believe you. You rely on the fact that people like to have a leader act like a leader, and you fit the bill to a tee. For this reason, you will need to to be able to defend your position with the hard facts and consensus by the experts. If you cannot, you risk looking like a con artist, which will absolutely destroy you, sending you into a downward spiral of self pity and disappointment. You're really cut out for better things. Take the time to do your homework. It can make all the difference.

You are willing to try just about anything that can promote your ideas. This gives you a real edge over the competition, who spend more time and energy justifying themselves and their agendas. In some ways, you feel you've above that and don't want to waste time. Just remember to know when to slow down and check yourself before you find yourself so far out on a limb that you can't climb back.

In love, you are warm and affectionate and very loyal. Allowing your mate to be boss occasionally is the best thing you could do for the relationship, even though you might hate to admit it. Your mate needs to refrain from competing directly with you, although the more intuitive types will have little trouble getting what they want. You actually enjoy being generous and magnanimous, so it really shouldn't be a problem. Avoid digging in and being stubborn, especially if it's a matter of pride. Don't let that get in the way of the intimacy and happiness you need in your relationships. Your children will love you for all the above reasons. Allowing them to find their own way will be an important lesson for you as well.

Virgo 1 - 6 Taurus SubPhase - Bringing Value to what you Do. Strength. Persistance.

Virgo 1
 Music and art, Love of companionship. Service. Pleasure. Takes great pains to communicate.
Virgo 2
 Penetrating intellect. Demands for recognition and justice. Deep understanding. Mystery.
Virgo 3
 Optimism. Writing. Inspiring. Encouragement. Uplifting of spirit. Tireless worker.
Virgo 4
 Persevering. Service. Reputation. Organized. Committed. Ambitious.
Virgo 5
 Believer in ideals. Original and progressive. Intent. Love of freedom. Inventive.
Virgo 6 
 High principles. Sympathetic. Broad-minded and inclusive. Spiritual nature. Artistry.

  • Determined. Efficient. Cautious. Placid. 
  • Develop and define goals and aspirations
  • Persistent. Enduring. Dependable

You're the master of capturing the precise meaning of what you want to convey and take pains to insure the message gets across accurately and powerfully. Sharp wit and a very realistic perspective that adds a touch of realism to what you do. Being grounded is what makes your ideas hold up under scrutiny. You're very aware of social standards, and are always trying to outdo yourself, pushing your limits, revising until you got it just right. You genuinely like people and are particular about what you offer them. You have your standards. You run a class act. So why should you settle for anything less? But, learning to relax and take care of yourself is not so easy. Close friends sometimes worry that you'll burn yourself out, if you don't slow down. You should take their advice.

Your gut instincts about what people will respond to are quite accurate. You'll start out slow, building momentum and confidence over time. You're persistent, patient and intent on producing something of value that everyone can relate to. Once you've mastered the details and put the finishing touches on your creation, you'll present it directly and without much fanfare. You rely on the quality of your work to speak for itself. Cut-throat competition turns you off. Your excellent taste and discriminating eye are more geared towards producing something of value rather than getting into a one-on-one with one of your competitors.

Your sense of duty makes you want to be part of any supportive effort. You expect tangible results and tend to be conservative. However, you are flexible when it comes to making continual adjustments in your work. Don't worry. That doesn't mean you'll fall for the latest fad just because it's new. You'll test everything and will usually find the optimal solution by trail and error. For you, God is definitely in the details.

Your clear mind and willingness to help can be a god-send to the less conscientiousness types. In love, you can be somewhat cool and detached, but completely sincere. You mate needs to know that underneath the calm exterior lives a sensual lover, who needs occasional encouragement to leave obligations behind, like everyone else. It's critical that you feel good about yourself and share your affections. You are very dependable and supportive in family life and will go out of your way to help relatives and close friends. Children will enjoy your curious mind and find you interesting and down-to-earth. The way you show love is by doing. Try to make an effort to show your feelings and emotions as well. Simply doing is often just not enough.