What changes do you notice in your approach to leadership or assertiveness when you're facing situations that encourage empathy and connection with others?

The cosmic dance is getting quite the spectacle with the Lunar Node doing the tango through Piscean waters, elegantly opposing your natal Mars in the roaring sign of Leo. This astrological pas de deux is like a masquerade ball, revealing and concealing parts of your nature in a delicate interplay of assertion and surrender. With the North Node whispering secrets of universal love in the ear of your warrior planet, you might find your usual lion-hearted roar softening to a soulful hum.

Your approach to leadership might be getting a makeover, as if the universe decided to play fashion stylist with your inner commander. Your Mars in Leo is typically all about that dramatic entrance and commanding the room with fiery confidence. However, during this transit, you might sense a softening of your mane. Suddenly, you're less the lion chasing the spotlight and more the wise sage seeking to unite the pride. The stage is now set for leadership that's less about solo acts and more about ensemble casts where everyone gets a chance to shine.

Let's not forget, though, that Mars in Leo has a love affair with applause, and it might initially feel a bit miffed at having to share the limelight. As your assertiveness becomes infused with Piscean empathy, you could find yourself puzzled by the newfound impulse to pass the mic and listen intently to the chorus around you. This isn't you getting stage fright; it's you becoming a maestro of emotional intelligence. You might catch yourself inspiring others not by flexing your muscles but by showing your heart, trading the sword for a peace flag, as you lead with compassion.

While you weave through this period, imagine you're wearing those funky glasses that change color with the light. Your leadership style and assertiveness are getting a new shade, tinted with empathy, connection, and a touch of Piscean mystique. It might not be the typical blockbuster everyone expects from a Leo, but it's definitely a heartwarming indie film that wins the audience over. So as you swap your director's chair for a group huddle, remember that sometimes the best leaders are the ones who know when to take the lead and when to be part of the ensemble.

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