Leo 11 Degrees
Fire · Fixed · Second Decan · Development Phase
Ruler: Sun · Decan Sub-ruler: Jupiter
Interpretation
The eleventh degree of Leo opens the second decan with an image of pure play. The children on the swing represent creativity in its most natural and joyful form, movement for the sheer pleasure of it, laughter, and the trust that the branch will hold. This degree teaches that the foundation of all creative expression is play.
When a Planet Is at This Degree
A planet at 11 degrees Leo suggests someone whose creativity is rooted in play. They should resist the tendency to make their art serious and heavy, and instead trust the creative power of joy and spontaneity.
Meditation for This Degree
What creative project would come alive if you approached it as play rather than work?
11th Degree in Other Signs
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 11 degrees Leo mean in a birth chart?
When a planet or angle in your birth chart falls at 11 degrees Leo, the themes of joyful creative play become significant in your life. This degree is in the second decan of Leo, sub-ruled by Jupiter, and represents the development phase of Leo's energy. The specific expression depends on which planet occupies this degree.
What is the symbolic image for 11 degrees Leo?
The symbolic image for 11 degrees Leo is: "Children playing on a swing hanging from the branches of a large oak tree". This evocative image captures the essential quality of this degree, which is characterized by the keynote of joyful creative play. Each of the 360 degrees of the zodiac carries its own unique symbolic meaning.