LEOVIRG (LEO/VIRGO) - August 19 - August 25, CUSP OF EXPOSURE Zodiac Position: Approximately 27° Leo ---3° Virgo Season: Late Summer Elements: Fire/Earth Qualities: Fixed/Mutable Rulers: The Sun/Mercury Symbols: The Lion/The Virgin Modes: Intuition/Sensation, Thought LEOVIRG, or the Leo/Virgo Cusp: August 19 – August 25, also called the Cusp of Exposure, is an overlapping and admixture of the fifth sign of the zodiac, Leo, and the sixth sign of the zodiac, Virgo. LEOVIRG can be likened to the period around thirty-five years of age in the human life and also to the actual time of year at which it occurs – the winding down of summer in the northern hemisphere. During this period of the year, grass must be cut to make hay for the winter, some vegetables harvested and others prepared for harvesting. The days grow shorter and the nights longer, fall approaches and vacation time is almost over. In human development, at the age of thirty-five, adulthood is in full swing. This is a period in which the theme of Exposure figures prominently—particularly in terms of personal development, career and family life. At this time an individual may discover and perhaps reveal to others secret or undiscovered parts of his/her personality. In doing so, new sources of power may be accessed while a sense of identity is strengthened. Many women who have not as yet borne children think strongly about doing so, fearing to wait too long. Both sexes reevaluate their marriages or ongoing relationships, and wish to bring hidden matters out in the open for discussion. Unattached individuals may seek to define a more meaningful living situation for themselves. The days which comprise the LEOVIRG cusp exemplify some of the manifestations of Exposure, where the fiery, energetic and aggressive nature of Leo blends or struggles with the rational, meticulous and often secretive nature of Virgo. THE LEOVIRG PERSONALITY: In some aspects of character, those born on this cusp are highly secretive individuals, in others, extroverts. Of course these apparently contradictory elements are only two sides of the same coin. In order to reveal what has previously been hidden, secrets have to exist in the first place. Further, one might argue that one reason that things are hidden is so that they can be one day revealed, with maximum impact. Fortunately, many LEOVIRGS have a good feeling for kairos, that is, the right time to do something. Masters of effect, they know when to keep silent and when to speak. Thus both their concealments and revelations can be used as means, techniques, even weapons, to help them achieve their ends in very subtle or dramatic ways. Every cusp personality comprises conflicting elements, being influenced by two very different adjacent signs. Fortunately here, an organic dynamic is set up where practical, earthy Virgo elements combine beautifully with intuitive and explosive Leo qualities. Although intuitive-sensation types, LEOVIRGS also come under the influence of Mercury which promotes logical thought. The earthiness of Virgo is somewhat mitigated by the influence, as those born on this cusp tend to be more discriminating and less overtly sensual. The fourth mode, that of feeling, is the one lacking here, and therefore LEOVIRGS may be somewhat out of touch with their own deeper emotions and those of others. ADVICE FOR LEOVIRGS: Don’t blame the world for not recognizing you if you hide yourself away. Be more transparent – let people see what you are really like. Beware of keeping secrets even from yourself. Allow others in, to share in both your joys and sorrows. LEOVIRG ATTRACTIONS: People born on the Leo/Virgo cusp are generally most attracted to other cusp people, particularly ARIFISH (Pisces/Aries) and TAURINI (Taurus/Gemini) cusps.

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