Mood and direction
This week feels to Leo like a period of creative sowing. Mercury and Venus are now direct again, which many people experience as a relief after the earlier delays. As a result, an idea you have been carrying in your head for weeks may now become concrete more quickly. Think of a sketch, a short text, a new recipe or a plan for a small gathering with friends.
At the same time, on 22 November the sun moves into Sagittarius. This can bring a sense of space and optimism, but also the tendency to want too much at once. Therefore choose one creative project that you truly want to complete this week.
An example: you have a hobby in which you enjoy taking photographs, but you never share them. This week you could select three images and write a short, personal caption for each. In this way you show something of yourself without it needing to become a big moment.
Love and individuality
For partners, this week may give the feeling that together you are writing a new chapter. Perhaps you would like to start a shared project, such as planting a garden or organising a cooking evening. Take care that each of you has room to bring in your own ideas. A Leo feels happy when what they contribute is seen, but also when they can let go and allow the other person to shine.
For those who are single, this week may be about showing your individuality. Do not try to become someone everybody finds attractive, but let people see what you truly love. This could be a conversation about a film that moved you or a piece of music you have carried with you for years.
Friendship may also deepen in this way. Invite someone to create something together, such as a small photo walk or an evening of board games, and see how the connection grows.
Work and creative collaboration
At work, this week may be a moment to show your contribution within a team. Draw up a short proposal for an improvement you have been noticing for some time, and share it with one colleague to ask for feedback. Often this creates a collaboration you did not expect yourself.
For students, this week may be a moment to develop a creative part of their assignment. A short video or a visual summary can show your understanding in a way that stays with your tutor and fellow students. Plan a fixed block of one hour for this.
For those looking for work, this week can help refine a portfolio. Choose three pieces of work that make you most proud and write a sentence for each about what you learned. This gives a conversation partner a warm and honest picture of you.
Balance between creativity and rest
Being creative can give a great deal of energy, but it can also lead to sleepless nights if an idea will not let you go. Try this week to choose a fixed time at which you stop working on your project, for example at nine in the evening. Use that time for something gentle, such as a cup of tea and a book.
Movement helps to clear your head. A walk through a park, a relaxed yoga routine or a little dance in the kitchen can renew your creative energy. It is about enjoyment and ordinary liveliness, not performance.
Pay attention to your company too. Surround yourself with people who inspire you and who do not constantly compare you with others. A short conversation with a good friend can give more rest than an hour of scrolling on your phone.
First quarter in Aquarius
On 17 November at 12:48 Dutch time, the moon reaches its first quarter in Aquarius. This sign is often associated with originality, freedom and new ideas. For Leo, this may be an invitation to try something that lies outside your usual comfort zone, without having to lose yourself in the process.
In this phase of the moon there is often a sense of building up. It is a good moment to choose which ideas you want to develop and which you may leave to rest. Write down the three ideas that appeal to you most and choose one of them for this week.
As the moon continues to grow, it becomes easier to carry out that choice. Trust your own taste and remain gentle with yourself when one plan works better than another.
Astrological interpretation for inspiration and self-reflection. Not a medical diagnosis or personal health advice.