In the past several weeks, I noticed something quite amazing; two beautiful young Aquarian actresses, Mena Suvari and Christina Ricci, have tattoos of lions on their backs! While this might just seem like a coincidence to the average observer, this is nothing short of fascinating for the astrologer! The lion is the symbol of Leo, the opposite sign of Aquarius.
Opposite signs are a bit misunderstood. When some people think of opposites they think of things that have nothing in common and really do not like one another. Some people think of the saying ‘opposites attract’, meaning that essentially they are very different but they are attracted to one another’s differences.
Opposite signs in astrology are really quite different from either of these ideas. Opposite signs are really like two side of the same coin, they essentially ARE very similar, and are concerned with similar things but they are just oriented towards the SAME thing from an OPPOSITE direction. For example, the opposite signs of Leo and Aquarius. Both signs are concerned with creativity, with innovation, with progress and expression, with inventiveness. However, the Leo approaches these concerns from a PERSONAL standpoint. They care about personal self-expression, creativity and progress, etc. The Aquarius, however, approaches these concerns from a COLLECTIVE standpoint. They intrinsically see themselves as part of a larger group and care about collective progress and innovation. Thus, the Leo might be more concerned with drama and art (personal) while the Aquarius is more concerned with science and technology (collective) as a means towards progress.
One of the great laws of the universe is the law of balance, the law of yin and yang. And while astrology has myriad lessons to teach us all about how to use our personal energies to bring out the best in our selves and balance our nature, one of it’s most misunderstood lessons is about how to use the power of our opposite sign to strengthen and dignify ourselves and our sun sign. After all, the coin cannot be fully understood by considering just one side. From the vantage point of our sun sign, as only one half of a coin, it is challenging but deeply rewarding to bring ourselves into understanding and alignment with our opposite sign.
So here we are, back to Christina Ricci and Mena Suvari, who seem to understand just this!! While I certainly cannot speak for these women and their decisions to have these tattoos, they seem clear at least subconsciously. They are symbolically bringing the power of the lion and the Leo energy into their lives. They are showing that they are not afraid to stand up for themselves and what they want. As Aquarians they can sometimes put the needs of the group before their own needs, and by balancing their nature with the Leo nature they are better able to know their own limits and tap into their own personal source of strength and power. And it is certainly worth pointing out that both tattoos are on their back, their flip side.
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This is one of my favorite Aurora topics: opposite signs.
You’ve mentioned before about Leo-Aquarius being opposites and therefore having similarity. I don’t know if this was on the board or on the phone.
But I distinctly remember it somewhere because the love of my life in college was a Leo. And now I’m intrigued by an Aquarius in a way that is eerily similar yet somehow a more reserved passion.
When you mention two sides of the same coin, I can definitely see both are proud, love to have their egos affirmed, and have a natural take charge attitude. I notice this in both men.
With the Leo he was popular and loved by the masses because he was so much fun to be around.
The Aqua is respected by the masses but he doesn’t really attract them because he gives off that party vibe like the Leo. He’s more nerdy than popular…but they both are magnetic in their own way.
Both men have presence in a room. The Aqua’s commanding style is very understated. I rarely see it unless he needs to assert. The Leo, however, could walk into the room and it was clear he was in charge. Very, very bold and masculine.
The Aqua is not as masculine (although it’s hard to beat the masculinity of a Leo!).
Nevertheless, I find that both can be reserved and watchful when it suits them.
Leo gave off a definite sexy vibe and was definitely a ladies man, conquering whenever he wanted. Aqua (which on the surface don’t look terribly sexy) is flirtatious with women but seems not as confident and would be less likely to “seal the deal.” Definitely would go home single while the Leo goes off with two girls. LOL.
The Leo was GREAT in bed. Very aggressive and macho. Please tell me the Aquarius is like this. Please!
OK. Those are all the contrasts I’ve seen from those two men in my life.
P.S. I hope you do the opposites of other signs.
i want to know how to defeat leo
the tatoos of mena suvari more stands for religion and faith like the tatoo “wordsoundpower” stands for. the rastafarians believe in these three things: word,sound and the power. the lion stands also for strenght and power in the rastafarian scene and their religion. last but not least the earrings she´s wearing is the cross of the orthodox church,also a sign used by the religios rastas. it`s my interpreation of the whole thing. but I don`t know if it`s right
Synthia,
From personal experience (being an aquarius) aqua’s are just as agressive and macho.
“Thus, the Leo might be more concerned with drama and art (personal) while the Aquarius is more concerned with science and technology (collective) as a means towards progress. ”
Wow this is so spot on. It described me and my brother. I am a leo and he is aqua. I lean towards the arts more so drawing, literature, languages but he is completely into his technology and computers especially! I love my bro the only thing that is really frustrating about aqua ppl is that they dont give affection at alllllllllllllllll .. or very rarely … my bro calls me an attention seeker when i shower him with kisses lol
Christina Ricci’s tattoo is Aslin from The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.