Get ready for Leo season! On July 22, the sun is coming home to the cosmic lion’s den — your native sign of rulership — which also marks the start of Leo season 2024.
Having the bright sun in your fiery zodiac home is giving all the signs of the zodiac a glorious boost of confidence, charisma, and creativity this season. It’s time to dry your tears from Cancer season and make way for the exciting, fun magic of Leo’s reign.
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As the fixed fire sign of the zodiac, Leo’s energy is bright, bold, and enthusiastic. It’s the sign ruled by the sun, so being the center of attention and soaking up the spotlight is definitely the vibe now. You might even find yourself more willing to put yourself out there and express your ideas in a more creative way. After the emotional waves and sentimental reflections of Cancer season, Leo season brings a fiery burst of inspiration, optimism, and sociability.
There are many special cosmic alignments happening during Leo season, but one to keep an eye on is the upcoming Mercury retrograde period. This backspin starts on August 4 and lasts until August 28, so it will cover the latter half of Leo season. When this retrograde begins, the communication planet Mercury will be in the earth sign Virgo, but it will move back into Leo on August 14 — and that’s when all cosmic lions will feel their confusions and messes more intensely. Mercury retrograde might not be something to look forward to, but some auspicious alignments are happening alongside it that are ready to be taken advantage of.
Everyone can enjoy the sun of Leo season from July 22 to August 22, but if you have many Leo placements in your chart — specifically your sun, moon, rising, or Venus signs — then expect things to feel even hotter and more significant. Here’s what Leos can expect during Leo season as the sun illuminates your sign.
Embracing Your Authenticity
Leo season is almost always an exciting and high-energy time for cosmic Leos — especially those who are Leos or Leo risings — because it marks the sun’s annual one-month journey through its astrological home. The sun symbolizes willpower, vitality, and authenticity, so when it’s in your home sign, Leo, things feel especially lively.
Everyone can enjoy this vibrant and spirited vibe, but it will be even easier around August 7, when the Leo sun sends a big kiss to the abundant planet Jupiter. Under these cosmic conditions, your enthusiasm is contagious, so you should believe in yourself to the fullest and feel free to toot your own horn. Luck is on your side, and you have every reason to show up with confidence.
A Sexy Summer Glow
Venus is the planet of romance, beauty, and attraction, and it will be in fun and flashy Leo until August 4. This gives you a particularly magnetic allure throughout the first half of the season, making it easier to attract attention, manifest more passion in your relationships, and draw your desires into your orbit. Venus only visits Leo once a year, so use this cosmic glow to your advantage and stay glamorous. Maybe post a pic or two — the flashy Leo loves a moment of lights, camera, and action!
Healing for Your Heart
Speaking of Venus, the planet of love faced off with the wounded healer comet Chiron during the new moon of Cancer season, dragging the sting of romantic disappointments and triggering sensitivities in relationships. But on July 30, Venus in Leo will connect with Chiron again — except this time it will form an auspicious trine aspect, bringing a sense of resolution and harmony to any struggles that arose earlier in the month.
This beautiful alignment should make you feel like you’re healing from old wounds and rising above painful past situations, so extend an olive branch to someone if necessary. After all, Leo rules the heart in astrology, and this season will make you feel much better.
A Retrograde Clarity Moment
The rumors are true: Mercury is retrograde during the second half of Leo season, causing its usual series of delays, communication breakdowns, and crossed wires starting August 4. If you’re a Leo sun, be sure to plan any birthday parties well in advance, be clear about the party details, and leave some room for maneuver at the right time!
But retrogrades aren’t all bad. Mercury’s intermittent backspins can give you a chance to revisit past conversations or projects with fresh eyes, and even bring seemingly lost opportunities back into your life. The best time to take advantage of retrograde benefits is during Mercury cazimi in your sign on August 18. This marks the conjunction of the sun with retrograde Mercury, bringing a moment of mental clarity and connection that can help you see how to act on any lessons this backspin brings.
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