Leo Myths

Ruler: Sun

Both the Egyptians and the Babylonians worshipped the Sun. The Egyptians and Persian royalty kept lions as pets. The Egyptians solar goddess was Sekmet, the Lion-headed Goddess who scorches the earth in the summer months and amplifies the fury and anger of Leo.

Apollo, the Greek Sun God, has a famous statue at Delphi engraved with the words "Man Know thy self".

Hercules and the Lion - Myth Symbolizing the fight to Attain Inner Strength.

The Greeks identified Leo with Hercules and the lion. The Goddess Hera had sent the Lion from the Moon to plague Hercules. The Hero had to fight the Lion with his bare hands. An old man directs him to the Lion's lair. Hercules then shoots the Lion with an arrow which finds its mark, but Hera intervenes and the arrow bends and does not kill the lion. So Hercules goes after the lion hiding in a cave with two mouths. Hercules blocks one entrance, and then goes in the other side and in the darkness kills the Lion with his bare hands. He then wears the skin as proof of his own strength.

This tale represents the battle with the developing ego, also the instinctive roots that Leo must battle with before he/she can become an individual. Leo is known for their enthusiasm also aggressive tendencies which the solar goddess Sekmet portrays. It is the fiery nature of Leo, which needs to be tamed in order to make the most of their attributes and to recognize the unconscious and its contents.

Parsifal and the Grail - Myth Representing the Spiritual Quest of Leos

Parsifal was raised by his mother. Parsifal meets 5 knights and decides to venture further afield, and become a knight himself. He leaves his mother without so much as a goodbye and she dies of grief. He fights with one of the knights - kills him and then wears his armor. He then meets a beautiful lady who initiates him in the art of love. Parsifal leaves again without much thought and carries on with his travels. He then sees a beautiful black swan and kills it for the sheer hell of it.

Parsifal travels on and comes to a river that has no apparent way of crossing. This is his major quest in life, and a fisherman crosses his path and shows him the way. When he gets to the other side he finds a castle and the land in ruins. Parsifal has a vision. He sees two maidens. One carries a silver platter, which contains the four elements; the other maiden carries the golden grail, which is embedded with precious stones. Parsifal doesn't know what to make of this and simply goes to sleep - only to wake in the morning to be told that he has missed a major opportunity.

Parsifal then leaves the kingdom, and ventures on his travels once more. He has not reached maturity, and needs more experience in life to realise his potential, his individual self, but also to cultivate compassion.

When Parsifal returns to the castle he comes across the same vision but this time asks the question "Who does the Holy Grail serve?" Instantly the land is restored to its original beauty. The sick King is Parsifal's grandfather and is healed. Parsifal takes his rightful place and becomes the King and everything is how it should be. Parsifal finds a father figure and the King is contented and healed.

The main underlining issue with the quest which Parcifal undertakes is the search for the missing father who wasn't around in his formative years. It is this area of his life which must be satisfied. He does find his father but it is his spiritual father. The king and the maiden whom he meets on his journey are all part of himself, the sexual aspect of him that needs to be initiated. This is their first venture. The search for love. The knight and the swan which he kills without compassion is yet another.

Parcifal must experience life alone. Like most Leos the road is long and arduous, they must cultivate compassion, and it is not that they don't have it. Basically they are so innocent that as they journey through life one thing or another is laid out in front of them so as to bring out these qualities so as to become the truly magnificent individual that they are. The sun rules Leo. If you look at the symbolism of the sun you will see a circle with a dot in it. This symbolizes the seed potential they are born with. It is a seed that needs nourishment in order to develop. The sick father also represents the sick father and spiritual weakness. So that they feel compelled to compensate for this area in life so as to know their own strength.

All material in this site is © Valerie Georgiou 1999, 2000, 2001

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8th April Aries new Moon Time 18h 21 mins

Direct planets: Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto.
Retrograde: Mercury

This solar eclipse is potent, a red Moon symbolises change while this new Moon is also a rebirth, a new chapter opening, and this is where the magic happens. It’s up to each of us to remain positive to gain the energy available now. If you’re negative today then this energy will have the reverse effect. This energy will take you where you focus so try to be positive.

The current planetary alignment is potent, but more than that its revolutionary, it’s not simply a change of direction. The whole system of the matrix is running out of steam, as we-the- people are changing everything through our awareness and oneness.

The hierarchy of the planets are together aligning themselves is strategic position for what is happening now. The last Moon raised our vibrations sufficiently to embrace this powerful energy, raising our consciousness substantially for this new realisation.

The last time we had an alignment like this was in 1965 when the movement for freedom was active in the 60’s, the contraceptive pill, ban the bomb was active, now we have another major move, a transformation, and great transition before us. The return of the feminine.

In this alignment we have Saturn, Mars linked also Neptune in the same house, almost feels like Hercules, his power is relentless with Saturn he’s a tyrant, but also a strategic ruler, while Neptune is refining and assisting to finish what was started several years ago all three are in Pisces, and last sign of the zodiac.

Mars and Saturn may cause enormous frustration as the stage needs to be set by Saturn while Mars Is full of energy wanting to move forward while Neptune is more focused within, patience is required, so what does this mean for us mere mortals, check out where and how we are directing our feelings, our mind’s influence our feelings, are they are own? Do they have room to move and feel outside our usual environment? Are we applying our energies the way we wish, not influenced by others or the media? We need to release the past otherwise it’s going to be challenging on the other hand if we have raised our vibrations then this energy can catapult us forward.

The North node Sun, Moon, Chiron, Mercury, Jupiter and Uranus are all conjunct, all indication change for we-the-people.
Venus and Pluto connect lightly a 60 degree aspect.

8th April. This Moon conjuncts the North node a massive change in direction and this will correct all the inequality, very much to do with everyone globally, as this energy is powerful beyond belief it’s important to remain positive to embrace this energy to its highest good. Try to keep your focus on what you want, set your Intention and watch it happen, note; feelings as our unconscious rises to meet out conscious minds. This is a great awakening whatever we focus on has an opportunity to manifest. There’s so much taking place right now as communications and expansion as well as massive changes that this Moon provides change in direction for all, opportunities galore.

10th April Crescent Moon Conjunct Jupiter, Uranus, also connects to Mars and Saturn, expect today to be unsettling, we are going to need patience today, as we are feeling the energy of change, patience is needed.

13th April Moon is in Gemini until 17h 45 mins a good day to communicate loads can be achieved today whatever needs to be done in record time.

15th April The first square Moon Square’s Sun, Mercury trines Mars and Neptune sextiles Jupiter and Uranus.
It’s quite a line up today we can see and feel exactly what we have implemented so far, and loads of communications here relating to whats important to each of us, the feelings of change and opportunity that this Moon provides is evident to make the most of this day as complicated matters and can easily be conveyed.

18th April A Leo Moon trine the Sun, we feel full of enthusiasm, strong and powerful in our element and confident.

19th April Sun enters Taurus at 14 hours.

21st April Jupiter, Uranus conjunction in Taurus today is beneficial big changes happening connected to resources available for the public, the sharing of wealth each according to their needs. The beginning of a tumbling down structure, Jupiter also stands for justice and the law so many things will be put right, the release of entanglement of those structures that no longer serve are being swept away, while the distribution of wealth will give us all freedom and independence.

By the 23rd April Full Scorpio Moon time 23hours 49mins squares Pluto, Moon connects to Pluto resources money wealth for all as well as we get underway from those that have held us back in terms of restrictive laws, paper work and God know what else to create a life we choose and not held bondage to lack of finances so looks like the super new Moon is creating freedom for all.

By the 29th Moon trines the Sun squares Mercury sextiles Saturn, if we are not quite happy or want to make a change this energy will do it relatively easy.

By the 1st May and first square sextile Mercury we have an opportunity to see clearly what we have what we want and Insight to make changes ready for the next Moon should we choose communications flow easily.

5th May and Cresent Moon in Aries conjunct Mars connects to Pluto, with Mars in Aries he’s in his element and helps us to feel motivated and get to our destination, with this energy and Pluto we can see and feel so much more, the dynamics have now changed as we move forward, so long as we keep our focus and intention its relatively easy, so dare to dream and make the most of this time. that gives us the tools to feel the coming new Moon

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