With Mercury in Leo starting mid-August, expect for there to be a bigger focus on drama more than usual in your communication sector. This will influence the intensity of your conversations with both your romantic and non-romantic companions. To avoid any foot-in-the-mouth moments, just be sure to think before you speak something sensitive out loud. Before 2019 ends, karma may be paying you a visit. As long as you were a good buddy to those in need this year, you likely will have nothing to worry about. However, you could face some nasty social consequences if you needlessly turned your back on anyone in your circle of friends. Next birthday year will be much less dramatic, with your popularity boosted, especially in April and May. Ideally, you should be able to juggle all of your relationships with zen as you approach the middle of 2020.

Singles will be feeling extra flirtatious and frisky this year. Expect your confidence to soar to new heights! Even if you experience dreaded rejection, nothing is stopping you when you are on the hunt for your next partner. You are more playful throughout the rest of 2019, as you converse with those from all walks of life with an open mind. After some love life comings and goings, you will be more ready to settle down a bit when 2020 gets rolling. Your best chance for changing your relationship status comes around the first quarter, where you are more romantically-minded. Your mood will become quite passionate when the right man or woman enters your social life.

Leos who are already in a committed relationship can anticipate the heat in the bedroom getting turned up a notch! You are craving physical and emotional attention from your partner, and you are dishing it out yourself just as quickly. If your partner cannot keep up, there is room for temptation to enter your love life before December 2019. As long as you are fully-committed, there is no need to fear a major breakup. However, if you have already felt the relationship being on the rocks, this compatibility clash may be all it takes to push you into the arms of a new lover. Fortunately, 2020 blesses you with better fortune for relationship next steps, such as engagement and marriage. So by this time next year, you should be having any kinks in the relationship sector smoothed out.

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Stress and challenges on the career front may be pushing you to explore other options. It is ideal for you to pursue a career change before 2019 ends, if you have already been contemplating this. Your needing the right type of mental stimulation in order to remain motivated. There will be career path opportunities for you and alternative paths to explore, so make sure to carefully evaluate your options to avoid any regrets due to spontaneity. Your ability to impress others will be peaking in the 4th quarter of 2019, making it a great time for job interviews or important work-related meetings. You will shine during this time.

As you get through January of 2020, the confidence that you were buzzing with last year may be starting to wind down a little. Watch out for any Machiavellian co-workers who will look for any excuse to tear you down. If you make any slip-ups, don't be too hard on yourself. Even the mighty Leo lion can be his own worst critic from time to time. You may also be sensitive to increased hostility in the workplace occurring around mid-2020. Office bullies, beware! You are not afraid to speak up to protect your closest work pals or naive interns you have just met. Those in the fields of information technology, security, and law/military will benefit the most this birthday year.

Financially, you are on your way to having more stability and security than you have had in quite awhile. This is one of your more lucrative birthday years. You won't be afraid to enjoy the good times while they last. Be sure to set some money aside for the future so you are not kicking yourself later on! Some engaging investment opportunities may start popping up as you get through March 2020. Fortunately, you have mentors in your social circle that will point you in the right direction. This birthday year, it is a good time to make some expensive purchases that you have been procrastinating on. Example ideal expenditures would be a new automobile or home improvement projects.

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August 2019: You will be having some of the most fascinating conversations of the year this month. Your communication ability is buzzing with energy. Potentially, you may be dominating others a bit with all that you have to say. Be sure to take time to listen, as well! Key Date: Think before speaking around August 11th. A big secret could slip right out of your mouth to the wrong person. If you don't want to be the new head of the rumor mill, communicate with caution this day!

September 2019: Your oozing with charisma at work this month. In addition, you are quite the social butterfly. This combination makes for a great time to host an office event or lead a team project. You have the golden touch at work this month, and your superiors are taking note! Key Date: You can use your charm to your advantage the most on September 27th. If you can team up with any fellow Leos at work for a project or event this day, you will take the office by storm!

October 2019: Your career path is taking up a lot of time, and you are at risk of neglecting some people or projects that need to be done at home. Expect home life to be more needy of you than usual this month. It may seem like you can't take even a day off. Expect to lose some sleep this month. Key Date: Stress may be reaching a peak on October 20th. Whether it is an argumentative family member or a broken water heater, expect someone or something to cause you to lose your patience today.

November 2019: Emotionally you are more moody than usual. There may be some stress spillover from the previous month. It is a perfect time to plan a relaxing retreat, even if it is just for a day or two. Take as few people with you as possible. If you can go alone somewhere and pamper yourself, you will have no regrets.Key Date: Travel and relaxation looks to be most ideal for you around November 3rd. Plan for a getaway around this date to unwind a little.

December 2019: You will be experiencing some significant holiday love this year. Expect some sneaky romance as love interests around you give you some attention that may be quite unexpected. Sorry to ruin the surprise, but you may be getting better (and more) end of the year gifts than usual! Key Date: Romance looks most exciting for you on December 24th. Plan for a passionate evening and for some quality time with your special someone.

January 2020: Your creative juices are not flowing as fast as you would like this month. You may need a break from your normal routine in order to break out of the funk you are in. It is a great time to plan for an activity to get your adrenaline pumping. You are bound to encounter some big personalities along the way that will quickly become new friends of yours! Key Date: The lunar eclipse on January 10th has you feeling especially moody. Watch out world! You may want to take the day off, and hibernate this one out.

February 2020: Your love life is on point this month, especially for Leos in committed relationships. Single Leos are lucky as well in love matters, as spontaneous romance opportunities come out of no where. Physical intimacy is plentiful this month-- its unlikely you will be bored anytime soon! Key Date: February 14th has the potential to be an awesome Valentine's Day for you. You may even experience your relationship rise to the next commitment level today, if you are lucky!

March 2020: Office politics really start to frazzle your nerves this month. You will be seeing less mature co-workers butt heads over the smallest details. Expect to find yourself complaining and venting to friends this month about all you are forced to endure at work. Key Date: Tension is worst for you on March 12th. Try to work independently as much as possible on this date. Cancel and reschedule anything important that can wait for another day.

April 2020: Trouble is lurking in your friendship sector of life. You and a close friend are not understanding each other's decisions right now. Before your judgement forces you to lose a member of your social circle, take a deep breath and try to clarify your viewpoint.Miscommunication is likely right now, and will cause some major friendship drama for some of you. Key Date: April 4th is actually a smoother day for communication this month. If you are holding in some resentment towards a friend, this is an ideal time to try to talk (and hug) it out.

May 2020: Your attitude leaves to be desired this month, Leo! This is especially true for the first half of the month. Everyone will think you woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Plan a vacation to a far away land and try to break free of the negative mood you are forcing others to deal with. Key Date: Travel looks optimal for you, starting as soon a May 1st. The longer you can get away from it all, the better! Your daily world will find a way to temporarily live without you.

June 2020: Financial risks and opportunities are on your mind, as some big decisions need to be made. The timing is ideal for a major purchase, if you are considering a new home or vehicle. Just be sure to not skip reading the fine print to avoid any costly mishaps.Key Date: Your thinking ability is strongest around June 19th. If you can procrastinate a decision until this date, you may be at your sharpest at this time. Negotiations are more likely to be in your favor, as well.

July 2020: You and your partner are getting along famously this month. In fact, singles and couples alike are ready to get more serious in their love lives. Whether it is a first date or first anniversary that is approaching, you are experiencing some butterflies. This experience may throw you off for a moment, but you will be feeling confident again before you know it. Key Date: On July 8th, you are feeling on top of the world! This is a great time to plan a special date with a very lucky love interest or romantic partner.

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