As we approach the end of Leo Season, much of its shadow side has been creeping into our thoughts, behaviours, and points of view. Over the past few weeks especially, I’ve noticed a recurring theme in conversations: I’m done with "charisma". Give me Authenticity - any day, every day.

For decades, I’ve listened to people gush over another’s charisma - the way they shine, the way they persuade, the way they dazzle. And then I’ve watched them fall from their pedestals when discrepancies surface, when failures emerge, when the mask slips.

Their projected charisma, so often, has been just that - a mask.

In its truest form, Charisma is a virtue. When it flows from the heart, it inspires, uplifts, and serves. But when it strays from virtue, it manipulates, seduces, and deceives.

We live in a world that is flashy, filtered, and increasingly AI-generated. It’s easy to be seduced into believing we must be polished and perfect, without flaw, without stumble. But deep down, we all know that is...