Happy Leo season. From July 22 to August 22, the sun moves through Leo. This season always feels like a good, hard reset right in the middle of the year. For six months, we map out what we want the year to look like. Then we take the steps to manifest it, and sometimes we lose focus along the way. Still, Leo season is a rebirth of some sort. It gets you back into alignment. It also has you reevaluate what you actually want to accomplish with the months you have left.
Leo rules the heart, the inner child, romance, creative fire, and authenticity. The sun itself rules this sign, making Leo the only one with that distinction. That light source means every sign shines when Leo is around. This season brings out a fire and a vigor in you, and the inner child wants to play. So, the thing at hand over these next few weeks is to have fun.
Now, the drama. Leo is theatrics, period. Anytime you think about Leo, you probably picture the lion in The Wiz, ready to perform. But that drama isn’t a bad thing. Leo season reminds us that it’s okay to be visible. We can be passionate about who we are. We can show up as our most creative and authentic selves, take up space in totality, and stop shrinking ourselves. That’s the drama we should embrace. The drama you should skip is making it all about you. If you’ve ever wondered why Leos are the way they are, the drama is the whole point.
So stop apologizing for being your weird self, your quirky self, your creative urges, your pleasure, and your desire. Whatever this season brings forward in you, do the things that are authentic to you and that feel good.
Mercury stations direct on July 23, after a whole retrograde in Cancer. If you spent the retrograde in the fog, consider this your wake-up call. You spent that time with your emotions, thoughts, views, and feelings. Now, you finally get to step into the desires you have for yourself and show who you really are.
On July 26, the lunar nodes shift, with the south node moving into Leo. At the same time, Jupiter sits in Leo for the first time since 2014–2015. Jupiter wants to expand. The south node wants to make sure people see you not for your ego, but for purposes larger than yourself. Where were you in 2014, 2015? What were your goals back then, if you can remember them? Did you pursue them? If not, you can do that now.
And for the main event, a total solar eclipse at 20 degrees Leo is on August 12. The eclipse makes a trine to Saturn in Aries. That means whatever begins under this eclipse is going to have substance, and it’s going to last. If eclipses scare you, when one comes and it feels like chaos is around, it’s not chaos for chaos’ sake. This is chaos shaking things up so you can see what needs adjusting.
If you’re trying to have a summer fling or launch your passion, Aries, this season is for you. Maybe you want to expand your family or chase more joy — that works too. If you’ve been sitting on creative ideas, it’s now or never. Get those things out of your system so you can know if they work. Get out, show yourself, and tell the universe what you want.
This season lights up your home, your family, your private self, and anything surfacing around your lineage, Taurus. Revisit any family issues that might be resurfacing, and make sure you’re handling your triggers and healing from them. Enjoy the things that actually make you feel at home, whether that’s a person, a place, or an actual thing.
What have you been holding back, Gemini, all year? Maybe there’s a conversation you need to have with a family member or someone you call family. Whatever it is, say it now. Use your voice — not just in conversations, but in how you express yourself. Everything you haven’t said out loud could be hurting you.
This season is about standing up for yourself, Cancer, and knowing you’re worthy of what you want. Don’t let a number define your worth. Get clear about how you want people to see you in the realm of money and value. Raise your rates, ask for the raise, or tell people you now charge for something. In the past, you may have done it for free.
This is your time to shine, Leo. Put on your best outfits, and go to the places you’ve been avoiding or haven’t gone yet. Realign your destiny with all the opportunities that could happen for you. Double down on who you are in your most authentic form. Let go of the old parts of yourself that you’ve been holding onto for dear life. Those parts just don’t align with where you’re going.
Your job this season is to rest, Virgo. We know, we know, you hate doing that. Write down any messages you get in your dreams, or any déjà vu you have. If you have practices or rituals that connect you to your higher self, now’s the time to use them. Let your hidden self get ready. When your season opens on August 22, all the hard work you’ve been doing internally can finally show its face.
Pay attention to your circle, Libra. Use this season to see if people actually allow you to shine. When you’re around the people you love and adore, make sure you’re not performing. Focus on your future and put more seeds down for what you’re planting. The community you’re searching for will find you, in perfect alignment.
Where in your career or your reputation have you held yourself back, Scorpio? You haven’t been seizing the opportunities right in front of you. You hide your depth so much, and that’s what makes you play small in your career. It also affects how the public sees you. Leo season lets you show people how much depth you have, so don’t be afraid to go deep.
Leo season lets you release the old beliefs you’re still carrying, Sagittarius. That includes your spiritual beliefs, beliefs about what’s possible for you, and beliefs you inherited from your family. You’ll feel the itch to travel or to study the things you’re curious about. Look into what you’re good at. Maybe you want to start teaching, or just share your story so more people can feel it and hear it.
This one can be uncomfortable, Capricorn. It puts a light on what you’ve been keeping to yourself, and on what you haven’t been communicating. Let someone support you. Let someone get close to you and build the intimacy you’ve been running away from, emotionally and maybe even financially.
This season puts a spotlight on what’s not working in your relationships, Aquarius, platonic, romantic, and professional. Relationships can end quickly or commit you just as fast right now. Make sure it’s aligned and that you’re not acting on impulse. Partner with people who allow you to be your most authentic self.
Stop trying to be disciplined and start being devoted to something you actually desire, Pisces– something that brings you joy. Stop ignoring your desire for rest and for doing things that aren’t extremely regimented. You need a daily routine that makes you the priority. If your routines haven’t been feeling good, this is the time to switch things up.