I relate to that Louisa. The emphasis in my chart is 1st Quad. Followed by 2nd Q. I can see how self acceptance, self appreciation and self love has been a theme, as I sit here as a "late bloomer". This wisdom changes how I can now start to relate to my higher self and the other/upper quads, and the interdependence of it all.

Merc in Leo 12H (ruled by Cancer). I relate to all the above Fiery Merc comments above. And the cursy words. Sometimes I can get over passionate in communication which can lead to some awkward situations. Not sure if this is a 12H thing ... oversharing? Definitely a theme of that over my life, and I'm learning how to feel into, intuit that. ... a work in progress.!

This is rather interesting. Lots to think about and notice. I do not have an answer for this right now. What you have helped me realize/remember though, is that the down right nutty wild west energy I'm feeling right now is just a part of a cycle (with varying other nuts and bolts thrown in via transiting planets and returns etc) I'm remembering that I'm okay with all this wild west energy when I can use my creative thinking around it all. (Buckle Your Saddles! We're ridin' out!) Thanks. 💖

Sun conj Jup 1st H - according to god-gle (google): I was born "in the immediate wake of a massive solar-jupiter reset and carry the fully realized, outward-radiating echo of that cazimi power". Yikes! that's a big statement and responsibility, ... IDK if that's me ... but I do have a lot of energy, and I can be very grandiose. When I am "in the flow" definitely confident and unshakable. When I "know" something - I know it full stop - talk to the hand. I love to expand creative ideas, help people add more playfulness to their lives/work. Sun sextile Moon (Lib, 3, air) - I love collaborative communications and learning, it helps me feel "not alone" with feelings and experiences. Shines a light on belonging by being open and honest, and being willing to weigh what feels right. I do enjoy a good colab brain storming session as well. Sun trine Saturn (Ari, 9, fire) - I love higher learning and exploration, I can be very direct and challenging with "authority" if I sense an imbalance, and I have had my share of "hard lessons" of discernment. Sun square Mars (Sco, 4, water) - I would say that my passion runs deep, my actions can be rather intense at times, definitely a protector of my space aka home. With creativity: my mars actions are intuitive. Perhaps the expansion vs protection collide at times? or vulnerability vs protection?. Something to think about. Sun square Nep (Sco, 4, water) - imagination galore but I can keep my dreams protected, and the sun wants them to shine. Sensitivity struggles with the very expressive Leo at times. I do love a good underdog story though and the triumph of the rising Phoenix.

@Andromache Zinn creativity does not have to mean artistic. We are creating all the time. I'm sure as a mom you have come with many creative solutions with your children: when they have problems, just getting them to do things, birthdays, outings ... the list goes on. That is also creativity. 😇

OMG. I am 59 years and 1/4 at the time of writing this. I have just realized that for most this time here on Earth I have limited myself to the idea that Leo is fixed and stubborn. (based on ONLY my Sun sign). Even over the past year and half since I have started learning more about Astrology, this has still been running in the background. Buried. Even through all of Louisa's brilliant ways she explains and helps interpret. TODAY I felt the cogs of the wheels in my brain go click, Click, CLICK. And burst into tears. I'm not even sure I can explain it, or if it will make any sense to anyone else. My 1st H is Leo rising, Jupiter and Sun (Merc is also Leo but 12H) My 5th H is mostly Sag, and some Cap. No planets, so I looked at the ruler. Jupiter. Jupiter is in Leo 1st H, between and conjunct both my AC and Sun. Then I realized that the elements (in theory at least) are grand trines, and therefore they support each other. I realize that in Placidus they may not be exact. Nonetheless ... Leo's natural home (5th H), in my chart is run by Sag. Sag is the MUTABLE fire element. Therefore: Leo, Jupiter and my Sun are highly influenced and supported by mutable Sag. For the first time in my life I can truly see and begin to accept and understand that I am not limited to being a fixed and stubborn super charged Leo. And that even though I have a lot of Leo energy, which has its place, I also have softer and flexible fiery creative parts as well. Parts that run: creativity, taking risks, vision, romance, celebrating. AND runs my ruling 5th H planet Jupiter, and it's expansion of my Sun's life force in Leo. This is a huge a-ha moment for me. PS: Any project I do, I consider it/them "my baby". And my cats have always been my children, or so they allow me to believe. 🤣