Leo 21 Degrees
Fire · Fixed · Third Decan · Mastery Phase
Ruler: Sun · Decan Sub-ruler: Mars
Interpretation
The twenty-first degree of Leo opens the final decan with a humorous image of failed flight. The intoxicated chickens represent ambitions fueled by ego rather than genuine capability. This degree teaches Leo the difference between authentic aspiration and inflated self-importance.
When a Planet Is at This Degree
A planet at 21 degrees Leo suggests someone who must learn to ground their ambitions in genuine capability rather than inflated self-image. Humbling experiences teach them valuable lessons about authentic expression.
Meditation for This Degree
Where in your life are you flapping furiously without the genuine wings to fly?
21st Degree in Other Signs
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 21 degrees Leo mean in a birth chart?
When a planet or angle in your birth chart falls at 21 degrees Leo, the themes of misguided aspiration become significant in your life. This degree is in the third decan of Leo, sub-ruled by Mars, and represents the mastery phase of Leo's energy. The specific expression depends on which planet occupies this degree.
What is the symbolic image for 21 degrees Leo?
The symbolic image for 21 degrees Leo is: "Intoxicated chickens dizzily flapping their wings trying to fly". This evocative image captures the essential quality of this degree, which is characterized by the keynote of misguided aspiration. Each of the 360 degrees of the zodiac carries its own unique symbolic meaning.