The big picture
Jupiter turning retrograde in your own sign is a striking detail for Leo. In the astrological tradition this is often seen as a period of reviewing: you look back at what you have already built and determine whether it still fits you. This may lead to a gentle course correction, without your having to deny yourself.
The week is calmer than the previous one and invites reflection. Notice which projects give you energy and which tire you out. This distinction helps you approach the coming months with greater focus.
An example: you have a plan for a personal initiative, such as a small exhibition or a cookbook. This week you could calmly go through the plan and ask what is truly essential. It may turn out that you can make it simpler, and that makes it all the more powerful.
Love and intimacy
For partners, this week may be a moment to get to know each other more deeply. Venus in Scorpio brings an intimate atmosphere. Try having a conversation about what you each most like to see the other doing, or about a memory that you both hold dear.
For those who are single, this week may be about gentleness. You do not need to make a connection straight away, but you can practise being open. Tell someone something personal that moves you, and see how they respond.
Friendship also receives attention this week. Perhaps you would like to plan a small Christmas walk or an evening with warm hot chocolate. Simply being together can mean more than a big event.
Work and direction
At work, this week may help you think about the long term. Write down where you would like to be in a year and which step you can already take in December. This does not need to be a major change, but a small shift in your focus.
For students, this may be a week to make a choice about a further course or an internship. Talk to someone you trust and ask about their experience. Listen to your own feelings and be honest about what you enjoy.
For those looking for work, this week may be about refining your direction. Choose one sector or role that truly appeals to you and look for two people who work there with whom you can have a short conversation.
Wellbeing, rest and gentle routines
Leo's wellbeing may benefit this week from gentle routines. Start the day with a cup of tea and a moment of quiet. Use the evenings for something restful, such as reading, writing or a short walk.
Movement can be light: a yoga session, a relaxed bicycle ride or a dance in the living room. It is about enjoyment and regularity, not performance.
Pay attention to your energy in social situations. If you notice that you become tired of long parties, you may leave earlier or take a short moment alone. This is ordinary self-care.
First quarter in Pisces
On 17 December at 06:43 Dutch time, the moon reaches its first quarter in Pisces. This sign is often associated with intuition and feeling. For Leo, this may be an invitation to listen to what you feel from within, without needing to explain everything logically.
In this phase of the moon the light grows. This may mean that ideas you have been carrying in your head for some time become increasingly clear. Write down what your intuition tells you and see after a few days whether it still holds true.
Use this week to build trust in your own judgement. You do not need to know everything perfectly in order to take a step.
Astrological interpretation for inspiration and self-reflection. Not a medical diagnosis or personal health advice.