Get ready for a supersized confidence boost as the Leo Sun pours its life-force energy into your tanks. But what does that mean for your zodiac sign? Your Leo season horoscope has all the details.
All the world’s your catwalk when the Sun struts into scene-stealing Leo for its four-week show from July 22 to August 22 (the Sun enters Leo on July 22 at 3:44 AM EDT).
Haven’t kicked off your personal brat summer yet? Take a cue from Leo popstar Charli XCX and pile on the neon green and dial up your feelings to match the “you can’t stop staring at me, can you?” self-expression.
DO, however, make sure you’re turning heads for a reason you feel proud of. The Big Cat Energy of Leo season could get downright feral after August 5, when the summer 2024 Mercury retrograde arrives for three weeks, first backing up through Virgo (until August 14), then reverse commuting through Leo (until August 28).
While news of a Mercury retrograde can bring a chill to even the hottest summer day, let us reframe that for you: These unavoidable cycles can be an asset if you put the focus on “re” activities: reunions, revisions, reintroductions. The August half of Leo Season 2024 is prime time to blow the dust off your neglected talents and get the band back together.
Does your name belong in lights?
Try to at least send that first pitch letter or meeting request before August 5. Visualize the successful outcome, then start positioning your personal “brand” for that ascent. If you have a product to promote, add a final coat of high-gloss polish and schedule your big reveal.
The point of Leo season is to let your mane down, no matter what anyone thinks. True, you may do that behind-the-scenes in August, but July 22 to August 4 are days to put yourself out there in a splashy way.
Your standards for love elevate during Leo season
As the Sun marches through regal Leo, it trumpets a mantra: I deserve to be treated like royalty by the one I love.
But hear ye, hear ye! Keep expectations realistic! Most people don’t have the time (or budget!) to fawn over each other 24/7 or make dates as grandiose as a home-visit episode of The Bachelor. Invest equal energy into your creative pursuits, and commit to follow through. That is how to keep your love life in balance.
Tap into the noble traits of Leo instead of falling prey to the self-serving ones. Love is a two-way street, after all. How can you be a more generous lover, in and out of the bedroom?
Get ready, too, because just you might fall bucket hat over flip flops for your own fine self during Leo season!
Your Leo Season 2024 Horoscope
Below is your sign’s horoscope for Leo season 2024, July 22 to August 22. You can read for your Sun sign or your rising sign (ascendant).
See also our Leo Season Rituals!
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Aries (March 21-April 19)
Come on out of hiding, Aries! After a lowkey month spent chilling in your domestic sector, the Sun bursts into Leo and your passionate fifth house July 22 until August 22. Hopefully you’ve feathered your nest to your heart’s content and are ready to reconnect with the world and get your summer party spirit on.
Promising romantic prospects abound for single Rams, so get back in the game with a fierce style makeover (or -under). In a relationship? Stoke the embers by putting more dress-up dates and cultural activities on the shared calendar. Festival pass, anyone?
Aries horoscopes, read more!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Roll out the welcome mat…or roll it up? As the Sun nestles into Leo and your domestic fourth house on July 22, Chateau Taurus becomes the center of your universe for the next month. While you’ll relish visits with family and close friends, you’ll equally enjoy the chance to putter around the house, reading books and working on projects without anyone interrupting you. Let your loved ones know what your “drop-in hours” are, or just host a weekly Aperol spritz happy hour on your balcony or front lawn. You may be inspired to do a little nest-feathering until August 22.
Taurus horoscopes, read more!
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
You’ve been hustling under the radar to get finances back in the black, but your social spirit is crying out for nourishment. Good news! Only July 22, the radiant Sun blazes into Leo and your garrulous third house until August 22, incentivizing you to RSVP yes to every invite that comes your way.
As you forcibly remove your nose from the grindstone, don’t blow through the funds you worked so hard to sock away. With your communication zone lit, all you need is great conversation and the spirit of adventure. Meet friends for nature hikes, bike rides and potluck BBQs in the park. Over the next four weeks, kindred spirits could come appear almost magically, and a connection with one of them, whether creative or romantic, could turn into something serious.
Gemini horoscopes, read more!
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Enjoy that last slice of birthday cake and make one more REALLY big wish. Cancer season draws to a close on July 22, but that’s nothing to despair about. After a lively (if distracting) month, the Sun blazes into Leo, powering up your second house of work and finances. If you’re going to manifest your dreams, it will take more than positive thinking. You need an action plan. Start by figuring out what it is required to get there: Training? Funding? Then take your steps one by one until you cross the finish line.
Cancer horoscopes, read more!
Leo (July 23-August 22)
Is that you, Leo, hiding behind the Jackie O sunglasses and giant beach umbrella? Come back and greet the world! Your cosmic ruler, the radiant Sun, ends its four-week snoozefest in Cancer and your dreamy twelfth house and blasts into your sign for the next month.
It’s your birthday season, Lion, and the universe’s present to you is a personal energy-renewal project. Don’t think twice: Just throw yourself into an activity that gets your juices flowing. Between July 22 and August 22, feel zero obligation to commit to anyone or anything. What you need right now is some fresh inspiration, so go farther and wider to find it!
Leo horoscopes, read more!
Virgo (August 23-September 22)
Ready, set, relax, Virgo! The Sun glides into Leo and your restful twelfth house on July 22, giving you the chance to coast for four weeks. Tying up loose ends—and tidying up messy spaces—is more important now than starting anything new.
On a related note, this is also prime time for releasing anything that doesn’t support your current lifestyle. Step back from situations (and people) that undermine the empowering habits you’re working hard to implement. You want to be in top form when el Sol blazes into your sign on August 22 and cranks up the Virgo machinery to full-tilt.
Virgo horoscopes, read more!
Libra (September 23-October 22)
Flap those social butterfly wings, Libra! You’ve been hustling like a superstar for the past four weeks, and starting July 22, when the fun-loving Sun grooves into Leo and your eleventh house of squad goals, your social life takes center stage.
Reconnect to the inspiring people in your contact list. There could be a lot of catching up to do after the month you’ve had. This is a great opportunity to stretch beyond the familiar. Check out new scenes and find communities that align with your interests, from hobbies to activism. Getting to know a new crew could reveal potential collaborators.
Libra horoscopes, read more!
Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
fGet those poolside power lunches on the calendar, Scorpio! The can-do Sun bursts into your professional tenth house from July 22 until August 22, giving you a major boost up the ladder of success.
Here’s the million-dollar question: What does the next important rung look like for you? Start sorting that out today, then commit to taking concrete steps to forward the agenda. Need support? A career coach can help you zero in on your big goals and guide you through the initial stages. In turn, you could step into a position of leadership, giving you the opportunity to mentor someone younger or greener than you.
Scorpio horoscopes, read more!
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)
If you’re feeling stuck, you might simply be thinking too small, Sagittarius. The Sun blazes into fellow fire sign Leo and your boundless ninth house on July 22, setting you on a one-way path to expansion.
For the past month you may have been focusing intently on one goal, but this solar shift helps you see things through a super-wide-angle lens. Tap the inspiration coursing through your veins and go pursue one of your most epic dreams. Remember, Archer: Any sense of limitation you feel is of your own making and CAN be overcome.
Sagittarius horoscopes, read more!
Capricorn (December 22-January 19)
As the Sun deep-dives into Leo and your intense eighth house on July 22, you may feel like folding up your social butterfly wings. Shift your laser focus to one or two key relationships that you’d like to make more, how shall we say—intimate. From sharing secrets with a BFF to trading spicy pillow talk with bae, you’ll happily roll in the deep.
This annual transit can bring up some heavy emotions, so honor your feelings by spending time processing them. You may be attracted to mystical teachings while el Sol simmers here until August 22. Explore—but maintain a healthy skepticism as you could be a little vulnerable.
Capricorn horoscopes, read more!
Aquarius (January 20-February 18)
Relationships rise to the top of the priority pile starting July 22, as the Sun bursts into Leo and your seventh house of partnerships until August 22. Even the most indie-spirited Aquarians can look forward to four (or more!) weeks of romance, intimacy and commitment.
But don’t gloss over the fact that this stuff takes effort, Aquarius. Having a real bond with another person is spiritual work since the people closest to you are like mirrors of your truest self. Whether you’re single or spoken for, see your most important connections as a way to develop on a soulful level.
Aquarius horoscopes, read more!
Pisces (February 19-March 20)
The Sun moves into Leo and your sixth house of health, organization and work on July 22. It’s cleanup time in Aisle Pisces. After a decadent Cancer season, you’re ready for a belated summer glow-up, swapping out the “bad” food and drinks for mocktails, fresh summer produce and regular workouts. Hydrate like the Fish you are and schedule those overdue checkups.
The sixth house also rules employees and helpful people. Hire a specialist or service provider to assist you in knocking out your to-do list. From hiring a TaskRabbit-type to build your bookshelves to getting professional advice on retirement planning, your mission is to replace clutter and chaos with clarity.
Pisces horoscopes, read more!
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