2017 Leo Horoscope Preview

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Leo Horoscopes, Year 2017: Summary/preview of the year ahead for the zodiac sign Leo.

2017 Leo Horoscope Overview

The following is an overview horoscope for the zodiac sign of Leo the Lion for the year 2017.

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Leo Horoscope Preview for 2017

Areas of Expansion in 2017 for Leo: Communications, Transportation, Learning, Home, Family

Your Leo 2017 Horoscope points to areas of life that are destined to expand and grow.

Communications
Transportation
Learning
Home
Family

Until October 10, 2017, your communications increase and expand. Your ability and desire to express yourself are greater now, and your personal interests grow. Good fortune with vehicles, transportation, through siblings, and with the communications industry can be experienced during this cycle that runs until October 10, 2017. You are more perceptive, and others are more receptive to your ideas. New opportunities to communicate can open up to you. There can be an especially strong mental connection with a lover or child during this period, and a more creative approach to communicating.

Potential problems: Taking on too many daily activities, communications, new interests, and learning endeavors or studies can be a problem now. Don’t overload your plate. The more excessive tendencies of this transit are more likely to be experienced in March and August-September. There can be a real tendency to want to do it all, forgetting your limits in terms of time and energy. Taking on too many projects or becoming too entrenched in details can also interfere with higher learning pursuits or travels. You could experience some feelings of disillusionment with, or interruptions of, current studies or belief systems.

However, for the most part, you are likely to enjoy more opportunities through your communications and contact with others during this cycle in 2017. This is an especially good period for creative projects and communications, particularly in August. This is a good time for writing, speaking, and teaching, and also for better routines and productivity.

You might find that you travel less and that you are busier locally, although Uranus in your solar ninth house offsets this a little. Your thinking is more upbeat, positive, and forward-looking, and so is the way you express yourself. In fact, this is an excellent time for improving your communication skills and your general attitude or mindset. There can be important opportunities through meetings, courses, teaching, and connections made in the neighborhood or through siblings. Some problems with siblings or neighbors could be put to rest now, although they might be magnified initially in order for problem areas to come out into the open and finally be resolved. Some of you might return to school or take some courses.

Some of you could find romance through communications, new mental interests, or studies. There can be improved relationships with a child or lover, largely through opening up the lines of communication and bonding as a result. You could be finding that transportation options now available make life a little more enjoyable. You can be teaching others in creative ways now.

From October 10th onward, you are more confident about your family, living arrangements, and living conditions. While this is a rather domestic transit, relationships with anyone you feel especially connected with emotionally can benefit. You are comfortable with your position, and you may be building loving and secure connections with others. There can be special attention to the comfort and beauty of your home or a stronger desire to connect with your roots. There is a stronger ability to bounce back from problems.

Your inner world, family life, domestic activities, and domestic arrangements expand and grow. Relations with family can be especially pleasant and supportive. You might move to a new home, likely a bigger one, or expand real estate holdings. Some of you can get a mortgage or support that allows you to expand your home base. Family itself can expand, or there might be an addition to your home. Some might take on a roommate for example, or bring more friends to their home. Others might pool resources with a partner and move in together. Entertaining in the home can be emphasized, if that is something that makes you happy. Otherwise, you can experience a stronger sense of peace and privacy in your home life.

Because Jupiter is the natural ruler of your solar fifth house of entertainment, children, creativity, and romance, home life can be rich for developing your creative side and for exploring hobbies and other forms of entertainment. There may be an expanded family experience now. There can also be a strong desire to express your creativity through attention to the home and domestic pursuits.

Generally speaking, more positive energy is brought to your domestic world, and long-standing problems with family might be put to bed. Do be careful about overextending yourself with home improvements, or larger accommodations that are beyond your means. Your personal life tends to overshadow your professional life or material activities during this cycle. Relationships with family can improve significantly now, although pre-existing problems might be magnified initially.

This can be a good time to set up a home business or for home studies.

On a more psychological level, confidence in yourself and feelings of security increase during this period.

Potential problems: Excessive money spent on home improvement, too much emphasis on the home to the point that other areas of your life suffer, or some unwillingness to expand your horizons. Avoiding or escaping responsibilities may be a problem from time to time. You may be wanting to please too many people, and overdoing things leaves you exhausted, as it seems there is never enough time and energy to meet all your needs. However, starting in December, there is an excellent influence with you that helps you to strengthen and make the most out of the positive effects of this transit. There may be increased resources available to you for improving your home life.

For the most part, you are likely to feel emotionally secure and supported during this cycle. This is a time of nest-feathering. It’s a strong time for psychotherapy and purging as you are willing to look at the root of problems. It’s a good time for long-term financial planning and strengthening your financial picture through some form of pooling of resources. There can be more power and resources available to you to establish yourself, especially through a home or property, but also for long-term business endeavors.

Areas of Contraction and Lessons in Simplicity: Romance, Children, Creativity, Entertainment, Recreation, Self-Expression, Work, Health, Habits

Your Leo 2017 Horoscope points to areas of contraction, restriction, and necessary “slimming down” in order to test for stable foundations. There are always areas of life that require more simplicity. Tests may be part of the picture as you learn that life with only growth and expansion can run away with itself.

Romance
Children
Creativity
Entertainment
Recreation
Self-Expression
Work
Health
Habits

Until December 19, 2017, the areas of your life that require a “back to basics” approach are associated with the sector of your chart that governs creativity, dating and romance, pleasure, children, hobbies, and creative pastimes. There may be tests of sorts in these areas of life, as if the universe is checking that the foundations are strong. Things built on weak foundations may very well crack under the pressure of these tests. Those that are strong will endure and strengthen.

This influence began December 23rd, 2014, and will be with you until December, 2017. It can be felt most strongly earlier or later in the cycle, depending on whether you were born earlier or later in the sign of Leo. This year, those born with an Ascendant of 21-30 degrees Leo and those born August 14-22 are most directly affected.

Tests can come to your romantic life during this cycle. For those of you who are single, there can be some reluctance to enter into light-hearted romantic relationships. If you do, you do so cautiously, and you are attracted to more mature or stable people during this cycle. Because you are more discriminating now, the pickings might appear to be slim.

Those of you who are dating might feel some loneliness, as it can be hard to find what you are looking for at this time. An existing romance may be tested but strong ones strengthen further. Those Leos who are in committed partnerships could find the romantic or fun element of the relationship becomes a strong area of focus during this cycle, for better or for worse. Keeping this aspect of your partnership alive requires work. A romantic partner could feel like a “heavy” at this time, and you might feel restricted in terms of making acquaintances and enjoying other people’s company. For those single and looking, be careful that you don’t project a negative attitude without even realizing it, as this can intimidate some.

Those of you who are parents could feel the weight of responsibilities towards children during this cycle. They may require more of your attention now. For others, there can be new responsibilities that include children. This can be something you happily embrace – it simply means you have more duties and some restrictions in your life, but the rewards are great.

Creatively speaking, you are a little more serious in your approach. You might be turning a hobby into a business now, or you might find that there is less time for creative hobbies, pastimes, amusements, and entertainment. Your work can require more show, drama, creativity, and entertainment value, and may be a hobby turned business. Romance and work can be tied together in some significant way. Some of you could be working hard on, and putting a lot of effort into, creative hobbies or pastimes.

You can be filled with desire, or circumstances create a need, for more structure in all of these areas of life, including children, romance, creativity, and recreation.

Peaking in late April and then early November, the challenges of this position are more likely to be felt. There can be a need to take a more realistic look at dependencies and finances. Look for areas of waste in terms of money, energy, and time. You might struggle with some form of creative block or financial realities that make it difficult to pursue your craft. A dream or fantasy in its current form may fall through, and motivation levels can drop off temporarily. There may also be some confusion over shared resources or business. This may require a process of rebuilding as you attempt to make a dream realizable, but this can very much be worth the effort.

Until November however, you benefit from a stabilizing energy that allows you more freedom without sacrificing steadiness. You’ll find it far easier to turn your ideas into concrete realities. You might uncover the right resources to build a business or project that you love. Teaching may be part of this, and a creative project or endeavor can thrive as you develop your craft or techniques. Yet another influence is with you this year, peaking in August, and supports your creativity and communications. Projects come together now.

From December 19, 2017, and onward, the areas of your life that require a “back to basics” approach are associated with the sector of your solar chart that governs work, health, daily routines, employees, pets, and habits. There may be tests of sorts in these areas of life, as if the universe is checking that the foundations are strong. Things built on weak foundations may crack under the pressure of these tests. Those that are strong will endure and strengthen.

This influence will be with you until 2020. It can be felt most strongly earlier or later in the cycle, depending on whether you were born earlier or later in the sign of Leo. This year, those born in the first two days of Leo or with a Leo Ascendant of 0-2 degrees are most affected.

Tests can come to work and working relationships during this cycle. Responsibilities in your daily life can weigh heavily – they appear magnified. Do be sure that you are tending to your responsibilities, and not letting them pile up. Some of you might even experience some form of loss or scandal on the work front, or possibly some heavy-handed activity and power plays from co-workers.

For those of you unhappy with your job or out of work, you are not likely to jump to grab just any position now. You are looking for something mature, long-term, and reflective of your values. Because you are more discriminating now, the pickings might seem to be slim. There can be confusion about where you are headed, ultimately, in your professional life.

The monotonous part of your work can seem harder to take, and it’s up to you to work on restructuring enough to make it work for you. Try not to see flaws and complain. Take it upon yourself to make whatever adjustments you can that will improve your working conditions.

This can be true of daily routines, not just working conditions. Health matters might be a little more problematic than usual. Even so, these are likely to be minor problems that can be fixed with extra attention. Essentially, this transit gives you a kick in the pants to get your self-care programs into good shape.

While the work we do may sometimes feel too routine or boring, it can also give us a strong feeling of purpose. We want to be needed, we want to help and support others, and to do our share. If you’ve been overdoing a supportive role, which is quite possible with excessive Sagittarius on the cusp of your sixth house, or if you’ve been scattering your energies and haven’t truly noted just how much you do, then Saturn here will stimulate you to tidy up. In the end, you can in fact feel more joyful about the services your provide and the support you give, after taking a realistic look at these things and making the necessary adjustments.

Seek ways to balance your activities and responsibilities. This is also an excellent time for simplifying and structuring your life.

Saturn does particularly well in this sector of your chart simply because it’s the ruler of Capricorn, and Capricorn rules your sector of work, health, and habits. You understand and welcome the structuring energy of this transit on your daily routines. The last time Saturn transited here was from 1988-1990.

Areas of Excitement, Innovation, Independence, and Speed

Your 2017 Leo Horoscope points to areas of your life that seem to speed up so that you can take some risks, innovate, and revolutionize.

Belief Systems
Travel
Perspective
Education

In March 2011, you entered a lengthy cycle in which your belief systems and knowledge change and develop, and this is active throughout 2017 and beyond (until March 2019). You experience a spiritual awakening of sorts during this cycle. Travel opportunities may arise. Learning needs to be exciting or cutting edge for you in order to keep your interest, but while you are less interested in traditional subjects or methods of learning, if you are on an educational path, be sure to “endure” some of these things so that your training is relevant to your career goals. Life experiences are unpredictable and exciting. You are embracing change and easily incorporate changes into your personality.

This may be a time when your life path takes an unexpected turn. Although this can happen in 2017, this influence spans many years. It may have already happened for some of you or it could be on its way. Mundane tasks capture your attention, but the urge to get out and about is bound to grab hold of you as well. Finding a balance can be difficult, but necessary for peace of mind. This can be pushed to limits this year – it can be difficult managing both areas of life simply because you want and need so much from each. You may need to give a little when it comes to expanding your mind and experiences, and dealing with the tasks of your daily life or work that keep you organized. Make sure you don’t shirk important responsibilities or jump on a bandwagon that is impractical, particularly in March, August, and September, when you could be borrowing too heavily.

Otherwise this is a good time for opportunities related to travel, publishing, promotional activities, favorable legal outcomes, or education. This can be a very romantic and creative period. Certainly, you’ll find channels and outlets for self-expression that can be very personally rewarding.

An influence that began in December 2016 and is with you until November brings opportunities to apply more self-discipline to these areas of life as Uranus connects with stabilizing, practical Saturn. Teaching and publishing can be especially strong areas for you now. This can be a time of breakthroughs and managing to find the sweet point of balance between excitement and stability. It’s a great time to teach, perhaps on the web or in a place far from home, to share your ideas, to combine business with pleasure through travel, and so forth.

Areas of Change, Purging, & Transformation

Your 2017 Leo Horoscope reveals areas of life in which change and transformation take place. It’s a time for “out with the old, in with the new.”

Health
Work
Service
Routines & Habits
Partnerships
Personality
Independence

Attitudes towards work, services you provide for others, daily routines, and health continue to transform this year, and they will for many years to come. This is a good period for ridding yourself of bad habits or routines, but be careful that you don’t replace one bad habit with another!

More challenging periods are possible, particularly in March and August, when overdoing and overscheduling can be a real problem. At this time, your desire to pursue mental interests or studies is big, but you’re also inclined to feel especially ambitious about health and daily routine endeavors. Both can eat up your time and energy. Watch for excess.

In 2017, the Moon’s Nodes and eclipse activity continue to affect your finances. You are called upon to strike a balance between your own needs for security and comfort and the same needs of other people, such as those of a significant other. You are learning to ask for what you deserve, and to take charge of your earnings. This influence ends in May, peaking when a Lunar Eclipse in February gives you a final push towards managing your financial affairs and matters of support more effectively.

A newer theme in 2017 involves finding a balance between partnering and independence — this is the challenge (and the joy). Your personality and your partnerships evolve in important ways. Your definitions of “me” and “you” are transforming. Issues of personal courage, confidence, and independence come to the fore. Personal appearance, your body, and your image become especially important. For some, marriage or divorce will be an issue. For most, carving out a personal identity that includes a significant other who furthers their own personal growth will come into strong focus.

The North Node in your own sign this year (from May 2017 forward) points to a real need to learn how to rely on yourself, which ultimately will bring you joy and opportunity. Work on balance between independence and partnership, particularly around the eclipses in February (personality eclipse) and August (two eclipses in August – one is a partnership eclipse and the other is a personality eclipse).

2017 Yearly Overview Horoscopes:

See also 2017 Summary Horoscopes for neat summaries of the year ahead for each sign, 2017 Yearly Horoscopes for detailed forecasts for each sign, and 2017 Love Guides/Horoscopes for Each Sign for forecasts in the areas of romance and relationships.