Leo Weekly Horoscope

Bring on the body love! Sensual Venus slips into your sixth house of self-care from January 8 through 31, making healthy living a hi-pri item on your agenda.

But ditch the “no pain, no gain” mentality, STAT. Venus is the planet of beauty and pleasure. Although its tour through Capricorn will make you break a sweat, punishing yourself is a no-go now. If you’re going to hit those intense Crossfit or kickboxing classes, mix in dance or Pilates to keep yourself in balance. Eating dry, boring chicken breast on lettuce for every meal is not the answer to great nutrition. Research healthy recipes that also taste amazing (yes, Leo, the twain can and shall meet). You might even invest in a raw juicer, a high-speed blender, or a great set of pots and pans to keep yourself motivated.

Harness Venus’ social energy and enlist friends to join you in your health quest. Instead of meeting for another heavy brunch, join up at the juice bar after you’ve all done an hour of Vinyasa flow. We can practically guarantee that your conversation will be a lot more uplifting when you gather this way, plus, you can support each other in your well-being goals for 2013.

The sixth house also rules your daily routines and work. Women may play a major role in the work you do while feminine Venus in this part of your chart till the 31st. If you’re on the hunt for gainful employment, reach out to the ladies in your life. You’re definitely a charmer in interviews now, so put your feelers out there. If nothing else, you could connect to a future opportunity and get the download on what skills you need to sharpen in order to qualify. This might be as simple as registering for an online course or poring through a video tutorial over the next few weeks.

You’ll also want to create more balance and harmony in your daily routines. If you’ve been burning the candle at both ends, it’s time to simplify! We love this list by Danielle LaPorte of “10 Really Lame Ideas & Beliefs to Let Go Of,” and you might enjoy ticking a few of those off your list too. If it’s time to delegate, Venus will help you pinpoint an assistant, intern or outsourcing outlet that can take some of that work off of your hands. Although you hate to part with your hard-earned cash, paying someone 10 dollars an hour for a few hours each week can open up major space in your schedule—time that can be used for more profitable endeavors than running a bazillion errands.

On Friday the 11th, a new moon in Capricorn energizes the very same part of your chart, amplifying Venus’ call for self-care and efficiency. New moons kick off six-month cycles that culminate under the light of the corresponding full moon, so circle June 23, the date of the Capricorn full moon, as your milestone moment. This Friday’s new moon could bring exciting news about a job prospect, possibly even a promotion within the company you already work for.

If you’ve been having trouble getting motivated about those wellness goals, the new moon may light the way to the perfect support system. Social butterfly that you are, you thrive in the company of upbeat, can-do people. You might join a group or community that is committed to achieving the same results as you in this arena, or sign on with a coach, trainer, nutritionist or private instructor who can hold you accountable and motivate you along your journey. If you’re overdue for medical checkups, schedule them now. Suffering is optional, Leo, and fatigue or winter mood dips might be solved with a simple, natural supplement (like say, vitamin D) if you get yourself checked out by a pro.