LEO HOROSCOPE

The lunar eclipse in Virgo on March 3rd shows you getting out from under a financial burden. This may be when you pay your last installment, pass the bill back to the person who unloaded it on you in the first place, or seek help from a debt consultant. It will feel good to finally be free of something that's been draining your resources for so long. And now that you've lifted one millstone from around your neck, you might want to cast about for other obligations to get rid of. Lunar eclipses are famous for removing the deadwood and clearing the way for new growth.

Leos don't like conflict. One wouldn't know that because of the way you puff up your chest and roar like a lion when feeling insecure; however, if the opposition is committed to escalating tensions, then you'll look for a way to appease them. But not on February 27th. This is when Mars in Aquarius squares Uranus in Taurus. Mars in your opposite sign brings the fight to you no matter where you are — leaving you with no choice but to engage in it. It took a while, but it looks like you'll finally be making the stand that you should have made all along.

There's more to grass than it being greener on the other side of the fence. With Saturn forming a conjunction to Neptune in Aries, a zodiac sign famous for its derring-do and spirit of adventure, it makes perfect sense that you'd be asked to leave your familiar stomping grounds to pursue something new in a different environment. The question is: are you free to go? The answer is yes, given that this conjunction follows a Solar Eclipse in your opposite sign on February 17th. Not only are people giving their consent, they'll be all kinds of excited about you making this change in your life.

It’s never easy acknowledging that you’re not as good as you once were, but Saturn back in Aries on February 13th promises a second act if you’re willing to give it a try. What’s needed now are two things: first, stop trying to recapture what you had before (those days are behind you); and second, focus on what you have to bring to the table now. You have a treasure trove of experience to draw on and the maturity to use it to your best advantage. Yes, you will probably have to update your skill set, but that’s what discipline and practice are all about.

Uranus comes out of retrograde on February 3rd. For most people this might sound like a good reason to dive into the nearest foxhole, but you've grown accustomed to the planet of revolution and change hanging out in your solar midheaven. Admittedly you'll never be a big fan of surprise upsets, but at the same time there's something to be said for the unexpected turnabouts that wind up working out in your favor and it's this last part you'll want to pay attention to. You may think you've seen it all, but nothing compares to the Hollywood ending that you'll experience in late April.

Neptune in Aries turns you into someone people look up to; someone they regard as a role model. It's incredibly gratifying, to say the least. You know that it's your personality – with all its color and vivacity; authenticity and quirks – that makes you who you are, and as a Leo that's the single most valuable thing you can bring to the table. However, during this time that Neptune trines your sign, you need to be aware of the effect you have on others and take responsibility for that because you're not just being you for you anymore. You're being you for them as well.

Combative Mars enters your opposite zodiac sign, Aquarius, on January 23rd, so you can expect a lot of heated disagreements in your relationships over the next 5½ weeks. You will naturally see yourself as being infinitely reasonable, but you might want to review those areas of your life where your partner says you're being inflexible. And if you can't think of any, ask your friends. They'll tell you. Fights are never fun, but they're a necessary part of being a couple. Fights teach us to stand up for ourselves, to respect personal differences, and to broker truces so you don't go to bed angry.

This is the perfect time to start a new diet or exercise regimen. The Sun in Capricorn allows you to appraise what needs to be done coolly and objectively. No more excuses or giving in to force of habit. Capricorn industry combined with Saturn in Pisces discipline ensures that you'll achieve your objective within weeks. This planetary combination is also good for reorganizing the working pattern of your life. You'll be able to take a look at the things that are working for you and prioritize accordingly. This could result in the end of some friendships, as you will have zero tolerance for toxic relationships.

Careful, because pent-up frustration could lead to bad decision making on January 10th. It looks like you’re trying to go back in time to make things right. Maybe you're trying to reconnect to a period when you were riding high or revisit a crossroads where you turned left instead of right. As you should know from those time traveling shows you can't change what's happened; if anything you're at risk of making matters worse. The best solution to your dilemma is to reconnect to who you are now. It's a truer guide to where you want to go than where you've been will ever be.

There's no denying the gusto that the First Quarter Moon in Aries brings on December 27th. This is a waxing lunar energy which means that it's growing in light and confidence. It's the very thing you want for embarking on any new endeavor. Psyched and motivated, you're eager to show the world what you can do, however independence comes with certain responsibilities – like when a kid goes from driving their parents' car to purchasing one for themselves. Few things are as empowering as ownership, but ownership also means that you're responsible for gas, insurance, and upkeep. Something to keep in mind in the weeks ahead.