As Oscar Wilde famously quipped, “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” So this Monday, June 5, take a fawningly appreciative look at the Lion in the mirror. (Pure FIYAH, baby!) Heartthrob Venus checks into Hotel Leo until October 8, rolling out a long, red carpet for your 2023 Summer of Self-Love. Yes, Leo, you have Venus’ orders to treat yourself like royalty, even if there’s no one on the adjacent throne. That doesn’t mean you’ll be partner-free; not unless you choose to be. But you might actually want to pull some energy IN and redistribute it toward your own passions. Well, at least for part of this four-month cycle. From July 22 to September 3, Venus will be retrograde, a six-week backspin that can bring some eye-opening moments about the way you “do” love. Let’s be honest, Leo: When you’re a smitten kitten, you’re not exactly known for your restraint. You want to be fluffed and adored—and you’ll absolutely return (and 10X) the favor. As a result, it’s easy for you to drain your reserve tanks trying to be The Ultimate Lover. While Venus struts through your sign, you have a golden opportunity to settle back on your throne and see who comes to YOU. On that note, do you have a clear vision of love? This extended Venus cycle can help you define both your “desirables” and dealbreakers. Before the retrograde begins on July 22, you could finally get an ex out of your system and shore up your confidence to try, try again. While you’ll have sass and sex appeal in spades, you still might prefer the Single Leo’s Dance, utilizing your Venus-blessed charm for your own brand. Shoot those videos, pose for the profile pics, channel your creativity into your next great work. Consider it a long-range investment in your personal expansion.
On Sunday, clever Mercury zips into Gemini and your eleventh house of group activity and all kinds of collaboration. There’s plenty of kudos to go around, so take ownership of your accomplishments—just don’t dominate the spotlight! You might have more fun working side by side with an innovative person or team during this two-week cycle that encourages camaraderie. But in your forward-thinking mindset, don’t forget your tried-and-true crew. Organize some squad hangs between now and June 26, from rooftop dining to exploring new hiking trails.
Sunday brings another PSA: Your career is an ever-evolving reflection of your own personal growth. As retrograde Pluto slips back from Aquarius (and your partnership house) to Capricorn (and your daily work zone) until October 10, you might feel like doing more soul searching in this arena, to the tune of, “What do I actually want to do with my life?” This annual backspin is the universe’s way of forcing you to slow down (if not downright stop) and evaluate whether the path you’re on is nourishing you on a deep level. If you love your work and it brings a personal sense of satisfaction, take the next four months to get more established in your field or move up the corporate ladder; or find a way to do it on your own terms. However, if you feel like a cog in the daily grind, start mapping out steps for a transition. Don’t do anything rash, like quitting your day job before you have a new gig to segue into. Even if you have a cushion, depleting your bank account can zap your creativity. Instead, craft a savvy plan, sign up for training and certification programs or book a few sessions with a business coach. The path to financial freedom isn’t always a linear one, but you are getting there.
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