The Week Ahead for Leo

A general upward trend began slowly towards the end of 2011 and it will be in full swing by February, 2012. Your role in life is under auspicious influences, which, for some Leos, will translate as professional success, even fame, and a change in status – parent, spouse or grandparent – for a few, and in all cases a sense that you are finally on the right track. Friendships and collaborations are likely to figure in the year’s highlights, and the period around 14th May could show you why. Always a creative individual you will tend to be more detail and research oriented this year, possibly taking a study course, and it will be important to keep to the letter of the law in all your dealings. Indeed, a court case could be in the pipeline for a handful of Leos. Nothing to lose any sleep over, though. August and September are months especially worthy of mention in a year that sees you going from strength to strength.

With Neptune finally out of the picture there will be less confusion surrounding both working and romantic relationships. Those weird experiences - say, meeting someone who seems to think you are the ‘one’ then never hearing from him or her again, or your loving someone who is unattainable - will be a thing of the past, and you will be able to trust your heart again. To a certain extent, the more important trend for 2012 is getting your whole life - particularly your career and material world - on track, which means partners and potential mates have to be prepared to take second place. Nonetheless, some Leos will be tying the knot this year, in which case the New Year and the period around Valentine’s Day are looking ideal. You’re back on your feet, Leo – don’t give it all away: partners must match you on all levels.

Make the most of the first half of the year when Jupiter will be boosting your confidence and career hopes. People in positions of power and influence could take you under their wing, and self-promotion should achieve real results. While you need people to support you and your talents, getting them to put their money where their mouth is may prove another matter altogether: any deals or partnerships must be made as solid as solid can be. There is a slight possibility that a company or an individual with whom you have financial interests could let you down so do not put all your monetary eggs in one basket. Saturn’s arrival in the home zone in October could affect property matters, whether it will take longer to sell a home or business, or there are family reasons that clip your wings. Nonetheless, 2012 remains a year of overall growth for you.