Leo Weekly Horoscope

You’re a tenderhearted soul, Leo, but be warned that this Monday, July 6 comes with a Code Red hypersensitivity alert. You may feel like anything people say or do is being used against you. A tangled angle between freedom-restricting Saturn and the Sun in your passive twelfth house could make you more than a little paranoid. Careful not to crumble into a victim stance when things don't instantly go your way. If you're feeling scared or stressed, pull back and reflect instead of pushing ahead. Pausing doesn't mean you’ve surrendered to a bully. That “roadblock” is actually a reroute, pointing you towards an as-yet-unseen path. If you are indeed suffering an injustice, don't attempt to go mano-a-mano with the bullies. You'll be easily triggered by their gaslighting—and once your buttons are pushed, they'll have you right where they want you. Better to strategize silently than give them any ammo to use against you!

In the meanwhile, a vacation with a side of soul might be just what the doctor ordered for you, Leo. On Tuesday, July 7, poignant Neptune spins into its annual five-month retrograde. This year—and every year until 2039, the hazy blue planet will spend five months reversing through Aries and your ninth house of travel, study and personal growth. Depending on your free time—and resources—you could take off on a transformational trip to a dream destination or pursue a life goal, like learning to surf or getting certified to teach one of your passions. Neptune is always associated with spirituality and mysteries, and its yearly reverse commute can take you down some fascinating rabbit holes. The dreamy planet will be spinning backward until December 12, so no need to throw plans together. (Doubly so since Mercury is retrograde until July 23!) Take your time checking out all your options and possibilities. Whether you travel with a friend, partner or by yourself, you’re likely to have a magical journey that uplifts your world. Not that you have to crisscross the globe to experience Neptune’s transcendental depths and sojourn through your own subconscious. Metaphysical books, lectures and videos are great ways to access these realms, so check out new offerings, or revisit your favorites.

Get ready for a romantic vibe shift on Thursday, July 9. After hosting glamourpuss Venus in your sign since June 13, your Big Cat energy could be flagging from all the wild adventures. The planet of beauty and love blows you a farewell kiss until 2027 and plunks down in Virgo and your second house of security and sensual pleasures. Until August 6 (and maybe beyond!) refuse to rush, race or go through the motions. If anything, you might want to wake up a little earlier to give yourself extra time for morning rituals, which could include a luxuriating bath, extended meditation or a sunrise walk. Unplugging from your phone and IRL conversing with your love interest is a potent aphrodisiac in and of itself! If you're playing the dating game, stay open to slightly more traditional types, who can surprise you in all the right ways.