In the middle of warm, sunny summertime, when you’re compelled to hit pause on work in order to soak up the sun and your calendar is brimming with plans for beachy days and romantic getaways, you’re undoubtedly in the midst of Leo season. The sun’s trip through the expressive, dynamic, confident fire sign encourages you to nurture your confidence and self-image, to make bold moves to pursue your wildest dreams and to own your creative voice. This magical, romantic, take-charge time of year happens annually from mid-July to mid-August, and in 2025, it kicks off on Tuesday, July 22.
Because the sign of the Lion is ruled by the sun, which, in astrology, oversees self-image, core identity, confidence and purpose, you have the green light to bolster your sense of self throughout this buoyant, fiery season. And this year, in particular, the planets are aligned to encourage introspection and tying up loose ends that allow you to move forward with even more conviction, passion and drive. Here, all you need to know about Leo season 2025 so you can make the most of it.
When is Leo season?
Every year, you can count on Leo season to occur from approximately July 22-23 to August 22-23. In 2025, Leo season will be in effect from July 22 to August 22.
What to expect during Leo season
When the sun moves through Leo, the mood is right for standing strong in our sense of self and feeling more lighthearted, upbeat and vital. You can focus on and celebrate what makes you unique, and because Leo is a major fan of owning the spotlight, you might be more inclined to attract and revel in attention and applause for whatever strengths and skills you bring to the table. This isn’t a season for standing on the sidelines. You’ll be empowered to shine.
After all, people who come into the world under the sign of the Lion are leaders who prefer to — and tend to excel at — running the show. And because the fire sign is ruled by the self-oriented sun, they’re the first ones to teach you how to show up for yourself and to prioritize self-love and self-care.
Leo is also a fixed sign, so they’re the most resolute — albeit, at times, obstinate — of the action-oriented, dynamic and driven fire crew. In turn, you could find that zeroing in on a goal and then seeing it through comes even more naturally than usual over the course of Leo season.
And because Leo is associated with the Fifth House of Romance and Self-Expression, this time of year supports your ability to step back from putting your nose to the grindstone in such an industrious way in order to connect with your heart and your nearest and dearest in a playful, creative way.
In 2025, Leo season can inspire valuable self-reflection.
For most of Leo season — save the last 11 days — Mercury will be retrograde in the sign of the Lion, encouraging you to slow down and reflect, revise, reimagine and edit your life in a go-getter, self-assured, fierce, Leo-esque way. By taking a step back, you could key into routines, relationships and other aspects of your life that aren’t serving you or are taking you off-track when it comes to doggedly pursuing your most ambitious dreams. You might also reflect on how you can lead the charge in a particular area of your life moving forward.
While wires are more apt to get crossed during any Mercury backspin, Mercury retrograde in Leo, in particular, is a stellar opportunity to meditate on where you’ve been so you can move even more definitively and confidently into the future — something my new book Mercury Magic: How to Thrive During Retrogrades and Tap Into the Power of the Messenger Planet, covers extensively.
Leo season 2025 could strengthen your relationships.
On August 6, Mars, the planet of action and energy, will move into Libra, the cardinal air sign known for being harmony-seeking, partnership-oriented, artistic and beauty-loving. In Libra, Mars, the planet of action and aggression, is in detriment, or weakened, because it’s in a sign whose energy is at odds with Mars’ purpose. However, this planetary shift will encourage you to consider both sides of an issue, to pursue diplomacy and peacefulness as you move forward and to use charm to fulfill your desires. In turn, one-on-one bonds could get a boost for the last couple weeks of Leo season.
Here, how Leo season 2025 will affect you based on your sign. (Be sure to read both your sun and your rising sign if you know it. If you don’t, you can find it in your birth chart or by using this CafeAstrology calculator.)
Aries
Because the sun is in your romance and self-expression zone over the course of Leo season, this time of year fuels your playfulness and desire to hit pause on work and be in the moment more than usual. Embrace this vibe, and you’re sure to make sweet memories with your significant other or loved ones. And because you’re feeling more lighthearted and creative, you might be inspired to dive into an artistic endeavor. Once your ruler, go-getter Mars, is in your partnership sector from August 6 on, pair up with someone you adore to build noticeable momentum on your boldest dreams.
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Taurus
You tend to adore sticking close to home, snuggling up on the couch and bonding with your nearest and dearest, so Leo season is a treat, because the sun moves through your home zone. You’ll feel more confident stepping back from work to prioritize family life — plus, doing so can also bolster your self-assurance. You can also look forward to lively conversations and brilliant brainstorms with family members or friends and colleagues, with your ruler, sweet Venus, pairing up with lucky Jupiter in your communication sector.
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Gemini
Your mental energy is always firing on all cylinders, but that’s even more so the case right now, because the sun is in your communication sector. This is a buzzy, even somewhat frenetic time of year when your calendar could be absolutely brimming with to-dos, get-togethers, weekend getaways and opportunities to nurture your social life. But with your ruling planet, messenger Mercury, moving backward through this same zone until August 11, tending to old business might serve you best. Once it moves forward there, you’ll have more confidence and focus to connect and collaborate with others in a highly productive way.
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Cancer
As the confidence-bolstering sun spends time in your income zone, you have the green light to make bold money moves. This could look like shaking up how you’ve been earning, investing or saving, revising your everyday budget or making some big ticket purchases you’ve had on hold. There’s also plenty of room for self-reflection around your income, values and self-worth, especially because messenger Mercury also happens to be retrograde in this same zone now. Look forward to breakthroughs and intention-setting around July 24 when the new moon is in your money sector, as well.
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Le0
Welcome to your season, Leo! This is your moment to shine, celebrate and own your sense of self even more than usual, thanks to the sun moving through your sign and identity zone. You’re more self-assured, focused and determined to make your dreams come true, all of which could support your ability to showcase yourself in a vibrant new way out in the world. Going back to the drawing board on a previously paused project (like your social media, website or resume) could be particularly productive, given Mercury’s retrograde through your sign until August 11. And around July 24, take advantage of your annual new moon by setting a fearless intention.
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Virgo
With the sun moving through your spirituality zone now — and of course, your ruler, messenger Mercury, retrograde there until August 11 — you’re in hibernation mode and more in tune with your inner voice and dreams than usual. Take the opportunity to step up a mind-body practice that nurtures your psychological well-being, whether that’s yoga, deep breathing, visualization or spending more time in nature. You could be tempted to mull over past moves or push forward on future plans, but doing your best to be in the present and to rest your always-busy mind as much as possible serves your overall well-being best now.
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Libra
With the sun in your networking zone now, consider joining a new community, spending more time with your existing social circle or diving into a collaborative endeavor with friends. You’ll want to be connected to others and to feel like you’re a part of a meaningful, communal effort. This energy and feeling supported by others could also fuel progress on your long-term wishes. And with Mars, the planet of action, in your sign from August 6 on, you’ll have the wind in your sails to make impressive strides on whatever passionate vision you’re honed in on.
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Scorpio
Leo season fires you up to step into the limelight on the job, thanks to the sun moving through your career zone. You’re even more in tune than usual with your professional aspirations and itching to be recognized for your hard work. Consider circling back with a higher-up on a conversation that you kicked off months back or reflecting on your definition of success, as it might be time to redefine what a big picture win actually looks like, especially as messenger Mercury moves backward in this sector until August 11. And around August 12, when romantic Venus and lucky Jupiter are in your adventure zone, you’ll do well to take a leap of faith.
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Sagittarius
You can’t help but want to get out of your comfort zone and shake up any routine that feels mundane while the sun moves through Leo, because its time here activates your adventure zone. You want to prioritize eye-opening experiences, soak up knowledge and make connections outside of your circle of friends. Travel is also a biggie now. Yet, with Mercury, the planet of transportation, moving backward through this sector until August 11, you might want to revisit a beloved destination or reconnect with a mentor you haven’t talked to in a while. You could find blasts from the past or walks down memory lane may prove just as thrilling as starting a whole new chapter now.
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Capricorn
You’ll be feeling more confident and in tune with your emotional self, thanks to the sun’s time in your intimacy sector. It’s not always easy for you to share what’s in your heart, but you’re feeling empowered to do exactly that now, and you’ll find that by working through deep-seated wounds and insecurities, hopes and wishes, you feel closer than ever to a significant other or someone special. This is also an exciting moment for reviewing and reassessing financial goals you share with a loved one, thanks to messenger Mercury moving backward in this zone, which also oversees shared resources. Around July 24, consider setting a daring goal tied to any of these areas of life.
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Aquarius
You love being a part of a team, group or community, but think about how you can connect with a dear friend, loved one, significant other or colleague on a one-on-one basis now, because the sun is moving through your partnership zone. Pairing up is the key to feeling aligned with whatever the universe is serving up now — and it could also serve to bolster your confidence. Around August 9, the full moon in your sign and self-image zone could cause challenging emotions to surface, but make a point to acknowledge and work through them. You’ll come out of the moment even stronger and more self-aware.
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Pisces
As the sun moves through Leo and your wellness zone, you’ll be inspired to reflect and potentially even switch up your everyday hustle in order to feel more centered and vital. Maybe saying “no” to some of your existing commitments feels right, or you’ll want to step back from a particular routine, pattern or habit that’s not in line with your health goals anymore. If you’re not quite sure what moves would make the biggest difference, slow down and tap into your intuition around August 9 when the full moon falls in your spirituality sector. Your dreams or instincts could pave the way to more balance.
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