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The Inner Kid at play
Mars has moved into Leo -- and as it makes the transition from the reclusive emotions of Cancer into the proud, dramatic expressions of Leo, your Action Self will come alive with a roar of confidence and pride, stronger maybe for having been kept in the closet for a while.
Mars only reaches Leo every couple of years ... and stays there for about six weeks each time. So, get ready to find Life exciting -- for a change.
Mars in Leo dives enthusiastically into every invitation to have fun that shows up -- and what doesn't come to him on its own ... or what he can't find by looking around casually, he'll manufacture.
That's one of the benefits of being in one of the most creative signs in the Zodiac. Leo is also the most playful, the most flamboyant, the most self-assured, the most attention-grabbing.
Not even Mars in Aries can top him for long -- and then only because Mars in Aries is louder, more aggressive and ... ok, even more dangerous.
Mars in Leo prefers to win friends by being entertaining, showing-off and organizing fun-and-games for everyone to enjoy. Why be pushy when you can be enticing? Why cause hard feelings when your greatest talents are being a lover-not-a-fighter?
Mars in Aries may look to conquer his opponents as a show of force. Mars in Leo wants to show them he's so lovable ... how can anyone resist his charm, his appeal, his charisma?
Most people can't -- and that's what he counts on. Manipulative maybe, but there's no malice behind it. Mars in Leo just wants to have a good time -- especially if you do, too. And especially if he can be the center of attention.
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When Mars is in Leo
When Mars is in Leo, attitudes are confident, charismatic, and powerful. Ego issues and leadership desires are up front and personal. The general mood is confident, optimistic, purposeful, and determined. This energy is commanding, dignified, authoritative -- and more than a little "stuck on itself."
There is focus on self-promotion, creativity, playfulness, romance, and "having fun." There is further emphasis on projects and pursuits that involve risk, speculation, "taking a gamble," and "trusting luck." There may also be interests that involve one's children, brain-children, hobbies or recreational and creative interests.
Under stress, people become arrogant, prideful, self-absorbed, and conceited. Their ambitions and actions may be haughty, pompous, overbearing, tyrannical, and vain. Mars in Leo stressed is definitely an energy of "ego running wild."
