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Here’s What Leos Can Look Forward To Most During Their Season

The sun is coming home and it feels so right.

by Nina Kahn
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What to know about Leo season 2024.

Get ready for Leo season! On July 22, the sun is coming home to the cosmic lion’s den, marking the start of Leo season 2025. Having the bright sun in its fiery zodiacal abode is giving all zodiac signs a glorious boost of confidence, charisma, and creativity until August 22. This peak summer sunshine is drying your Cancer season tears and paving the way for the exciting and fun-loving magic of Leo’s solar reign.

As the zodiac’s fixed fire sign, 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 right now. You may even find yourself more willing to put yourself out there and express your ideas more creatively. After the emotional swells and sentimental musings of Cancer season, Leo season brings a fiery blast of inspiration, optimism, and gregariousness.

Everyone can enjoy the Leo season sunshine from July 22 through Aug. 22, but if you’ve got a lot of Leo placements in your chart — specifically as your sun, moon, rising, or Venus signs — then expect things to feel even more steamy and significant. Here’s what Leos can look forward to during Leo season, as the sun lights up their sign.

Embracing Your Authenticity

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Leo season is almost always an exciting and high-energy time for the cosmic lions — especially people who are Leo suns or Leo risings — because it marks the sun’s annual month-long journey through its astrological domicile. The sun symbolizes willpower, vitality, and authenticity, so when it’s in its home sign of Leo, things feel especially vivacious.

Everyone can tap into this vibrant and spirited vibe, but it’ll be even easier around Aug. 7, when the Leo sun blows 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-Up

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The Leo new moon, happening on July 24, will magnify your desire to express yourself. If you’ve been in a funk, this will be the perfect time to lean into glow-up energy, whether that means throwing off your favorite ‘fit and going out with friends or taking some time to yourself. You won’t be afraid to say no to things that don’t align with where you’re going in life, but even more importantly, you won’t be afraid to say yes to good things that come your way.

Healing For Your Heart

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On July 30, the romantic sign of Venus will slide into Cancer, the water sign known for feelings, intuition, and security. This could make you feel a little more romantic than usual, so don’t be surprised if you go looking for a date or feel extra close to your SO. It’ll feel like the right time to talk about big emotions, and maybe even admit that you’ve fallen head-over-heels.

A Moment Of Retrograde Clarity

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The rumors are true: Mercury is retrograding in Leo from July 17 to Aug. 11, causing its typical slew of delays, miscommunications, and crossed wires. If you’re a Leo sun, be sure to plan any birthday festivities early, be extra clear about party details, and leave some wiggle room on timing! That way, you can have a great time without encountering any hiccups.

It’s also important to remember that retrogrades aren’t all bad. Mercury’s intermittent backspins can bring you a chance to revisit past conversations or projects with fresh eyes, and even bring seemingly missed opportunities back into your life again.

The very best time to take advantage of the retrograde perks is during the Mercury cazimi in your sign on July 31. This marks the sun’s conjunction with Mercury retrograde, bringing a moment of mental clarity and connection that can help you see how to act on whatever lessons this backspin brings.

Nina Kahn is Bustle’s resident astrologer and tarot reader.

Additional reporting by Carolyn Steber.

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