Leo decans 1 and 2 get help from quicksilver Mercury during December. The favorable trine aspect from Mercury brings clarity as your thoughts are in harmony with your intentions. These thoughts and ideas flow easily into words to make conversations pleasant and fruitful. This is a good time to clear up paperwork quickly as your mind is sharp, and this also applies to clearing the backlog on the email or any to-do list. During this time you will be able to express yourself more clearly and smoothly, making this the ideal time to negotiate a better deal in any area of life, in business or at work, or in personal relationships.
You could also play an important role as a mediator if there has been any difficulties between friends or family lately. For Leo decan 1 this lasts from December 5 to 23, and for decan 2 from December 1 to 4, and again from December 24 to 31.
Decan 1 will get a few slightly uncomfortable days due to an opposition from Venus between December 21 to 29. It’s not a severe transit by any means but Venus opposite Sun does increase activity in the love and relationship department, and you will feel like indulging in pleasure more than going to work. Relationships should go well but there may be troubles if you lower you standards, thereby entering a new relationship that is really not in your best interests. Because you have an extra need to be loved, you may be inclined to be too pushy which could result in the other person feeling smothered and pushing you away. There will probably be a tendency to be a bit lazy at this time or pig out on comfort food, or hit the shops and but stuff you don’t really need. Take care not to go too overboard with spending and don’t expect to get a favorable response if trying to borrow money. For Leo decans 2 and 3, the lunar eclipse on December 10 is makes and expansive sextile aspect to your Sun. This beneficial eclipse helps create a more balanced emotional and home life for the following months. The feeling of peace and general wellbeing helps most areas of life run smoothly. Making new friends and having improved relationships with existing friends, partners and family is favored, especially with the opposite sex. Women can also be an important influence in the life for assistance, advise and helping you understand your own psychology. More opportunities are likely to come your way which help you move ahead at work or in business, mainly because of closer and better personal relationships.
