Alright, let’s talk about this whole Leo Sun, Pisces Ascendant thing. It took me a while to even figure out what that meant, you know? Someone mentioned astrology stuff, and I kinda went down a rabbit hole one weekend.
So, I punched in my birth details. Boom. Leo Sun, Pisces Ascendant. At first, I was like, huh? Leo, that’s supposed to be all “look at me,” lions, big hair, right? And Pisces… fish, dreamy, kinda goes with the flow, maybe a bit lost?
Figuring it Out
It actually started making sense when I thought about how things have played out for me. For years, I felt like people didn’t quite get me right off the bat. They’d see me as quiet, maybe a bit shy or spaced out. That’s the Pisces rising, I guess. It’s the first impression, the vibe people pick up when they first meet you.
Here’s what I noticed early on:
- Feeling super sensitive to moods around me. Like, walking into a room and just knowing if things were tense.
- Having this big imagination, always daydreaming or thinking up stories.
- Not always being great at asserting myself initially. Kinda waited to see what others would do.
- People sometimes thinking I was younger or less experienced than I was.
Then Comes the Leo
But then, once people got to know me, or when I got comfortable, something else clicked. That Leo Sun starts kicking in. It’s like, okay, the quiet part is there, but deep down, there’s this… engine. A need to be seen, appreciated, maybe even lead a little, but in my own way.
This is the other side I started recognizing:
- A real loyalty to my friends and family. Like, fiercely protective.
- Needing creative outlets. If I wasn’t making something or expressing myself somehow, I’d feel totally stuck.
- Honestly? Yeah, I do like a bit of praise. Who doesn’t? But it felt more like needing acknowledgement that I was doing okay, that I mattered.
- Getting this burst of energy and confidence when I was passionate about something.
Living with Both
So, the practice became about understanding these two parts weren’t fighting, exactly. They’re just… different flavors in the same dish. The Pisces Ascendant gives me empathy, helps me connect with people on a deeper level, understand their feelings. It fuels the creative side, the intuition.
The Leo Sun gives me the drive, the warmth, the courage to actually do something with that creativity and empathy. It pushes me to step up, even when the Pisces part feels a bit unsure.
It’s been a process. Sometimes I still feel that disconnect – wanting the spotlight (Leo) but also wanting to hide (Pisces). Or being super sensitive (Pisces) but putting on a brave face (Leo). I’ve learned to lean into the Pisces intuition more, trust those gut feelings. And I’ve learned to give the Leo part permission to shine, to be proud of what I do, without feeling like I’m being arrogant.
It’s about finding that balance. Using the Piscean sensitivity to guide the Leonine actions. Being a compassionate leader, maybe? Or a strong artist? It’s less confusing now. It’s just… me. Took some time to get here, though, just observing myself and how I reacted to stuff over the years. No magic formula, just paying attention.
