DAILY ASTROLOGY IN FILM: MAY 11-13

MOON enters LEO at 5:32pm EDT Wednesday May 11th after being VOID OF COURSE all day. Ruled by the Sun, the Leo Moon shines in exuberance, generosity and playful warmth of spirit. This FIXED FIRE sign does have itself in the center of its world so the atmosphere may be oriented somewhat towards self-service. But once Leo feels acknowledged for whatever he values most about himself, there is no sign more willing to acknowledge everyone else in his vicinity...with grandeur! It is vital for Leo to express himself honestly and with full disclosure. King of his universe, this royal leader and leading man on stage feels like a complete failure when this self-expression is blocked or denied. 

 LAST ASPECT OF THE MOON: Moon Square Sun at 1:02pm on Friday May 13th. Yes, that's FRIDAY THE 13TH. The Leo Moon squaring its ruler, The Sun, is harsh treatment for this childlike energy that wants to play. Though there may be many moments of lighthearted gaiety during this time, significant actions initiated during this time are likely to have a CHALLENGING result. Not only is Leo's ruling planet making a hard aspect to the Moon, but the Masculine principle of self/identity and consciousness (Sun) is challenging the Feminine principle of inclusiveness and the unconscious (Moon). Not only may genders clash but everything associated with the Masculine and Feminine principles may be more oppositional than complementary at this time. We may discover our personal power and authority compromised. It's likely we'll find our emotions unable to be truly expressed or be validated if they are.  Leo's light may sink before sunset.
  
SCENE FOR THE DAY: The King's Speech, 2010; Director: Tom Hooper. Royal self-expression is the order of the day in this triumphant film as Colin Firth's King George VI works with therapist Geoffrey Rush to minimize his speech impediment. The King's stutter dramatically undermines his sense of identity as honorable and respected representative of his people. This challenge reaches a climax as he rehearses his delivery of the speech of a lifetime as Britain prepares to enter the second World War.  Though the speech is finally delivered victoriously, this scene reflects the challenges faced by this persevering monarch.