Chiron in Leo

When someone praises your work, you explain what is wrong with it. When someone else is praised, you clap louder than anyone.

You have Chiron in Leo, the sign of the heart, play and the Sun. It sits where you feel least sure of yourself, which is also where you end up giving the most. In Leo that is the right to be seen: to make something, show it and be loved for it, without needing a reason.

The understudy

Somewhere early, being noticed felt dangerous, or simply did not happen. Now you hang back. You want to sing, write, perform or lead, and you talk yourself out of it, or you do it and cannot enjoy the applause. Pride and shyness take turns.

In the wings

You are the best audience anyone could ask for. You see the spark in a shy child, the talent in a nervous friend, the leader in the quiet one at the back. You know how to coax it out, because you know what it costs to step forward. Directors, coaches and the parent in the front row of every recital know this gift well.

Lit

Each person you help into the light makes it a little easier to stand there yourself. In time the praise lands, a plain thank-you is enough, and the warmth you gave so freely finally comes home.