Mid-summer’s bright, buoyant, playful vibe is in great part owed to the fact that the sun is moving through the fixed fire sign Leo. And every Leo season, you can count on a Leo new moon to invite a surge of sunny confidence that makes it easy to zero in on an ambitious, heartfelt dream you’ll be laser-focused on making a reality. 

Falling on Thursday, July 24 at 3:11 p.m. ET/12:11 p.m. PT, the new moon in Leo is ruled by the sun, which, in astrology, oversees self-image, self-assurance, identity and purpose. That said, this is a new moon that allows you to stand stronger in your sense of self and to feel proud of what makes you special. You’ll be more eager to express yourself creatively and to prioritize romance and fun, and in doing so, you could set a magical tone that kicks off a story that will be told over the course of the next two weeks to six months. Here, all you need to know about this transformative lunar event so you can make the most of it, based on your zodiac sign.  

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What is the new moon in Leo?

No matter what sign it falls in, every new moon is a chance to bolster self-awareness and get clear on an aspiration, intention, goal or feeling you want to take action on over the coming two weeks to six months. Because it falls in proud, warm, generous and fun-loving fire sign Leo, July’s new moon supports your ability to bring an optimistic, action-oriented approach to any game plan. You can also more readily express what you want in your heart of hearts and reflect on how you’ve been showing up for yourself. You might also meditate on other Leo themes, like romance, artistic self-expression and leadership. 

And because Leo is associated with the Fifth House of Self-Expression, which is also the house that oversees children, you’ll do well to think back to what lit your inner fire as a kid — and how you might benefit from channeling that energy into your life now.  

The 2025 Leo new moon could fuel transformation — and drama, especially in relationships.

Although Leo vibes tend to be upbeat, glass-half-full and gregarious, this new moon is wired to spur drama by highlighting control issues and difficult power dynamics, thanks to its opposition to Pluto, the planet of transformation, currently in fixed air sign Aquarius. Pluto’s purpose is to shed light on the shadow side of life and to expose anything taboo or troubling. While this can be uncomfortable, to be sure, it could also, ultimately, prove eye-opening and empowering. After all, knowing the underlying truth could pave the way for you to kick off a gratifying new chapter. 

You can make the most of the 2025 Leo new moon by letting your imagination run wild.

The new moon also forms a harmonizing trine to Neptune, the planet of the unconscious and mysticism, in fellow fire sign Aries, known for being as action-oriented as Leo. In turn, you may feel more sensitive and spiritually-aware. It doesn’t hurt that Mercury is retrograde in Leo until August 11, which is also setting an introspective tone. This makes for a brilliant time to tune into your intuition and to pay more attention to your most vivid dreams in order to take bold steps toward the future. 

Here, how the 2025 Leo new moon 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

This new moon activates your romance and self-expression sector, you’re invited to embrace more spontaneity, joyfulness and play into your life. Following your heart is the key to making the most of this moment. And because the moon forms a harmonizing trine to dreamy Neptune in your sign, you’ll be more in tune with your emotions and capable of tapping into the power of your dreams. Let your intuition and inner voice inform an inspiring vision you’re fired up to make real. 

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Taurus

With this new moon falling in your home zone, you’ll be compelled to go inward and tend to old wounds or to do some other soul-searching that will set the stage for emotional transformation. Because the moon is forming a close opposition to powerful Pluto in your career sector, any inner work that you do now has the potential to shed light on and then even potentially shake up dynamics tied to your work-life balance. You could come away from this moment set to experience a greater sense of inner peace.

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Gemini

Your cerebral energy has been heightened more than usual as we move through a season that activates your communication zone, and with the new moon there, you’re invited to kick off intellectually-stimulating, social experiences. Whether you’re itching to make new friends, brainstorm creative projects or travel, you have a clear runway for doing so. Just know that with your ruling planet, messenger Mercury, current retrograde here, being especially patient and adopting a slow, self-reflective pace will work in your favor.

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Cancer

If you’ve been wanting to set an income-related aspiration, to invite in more abundance or nurture your self-worth in order to lay the groundwork for earning opportunities, you can harness the power of this new moon in your money zone. Take some time to reflect on how you’ve been bringing your skills to the table and what you would ideally love your work and moneymaking game plans to look like in half a year. With the moon’s harmonious trine to dreamy Neptune in your career zone, consider what it would look like to step into a leadership position.

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Leo

Welcome to your annual new moon, which could prove more emotional than you necessarily anticipated. Falling in your self-image zone, you’re called to reimagine and reinvent how you not only see yourself but how you project the most authentic version of yourself out into the world. With Mercury retrograde in your sign, doing some deep, meaningful inner work (perhaps through meditation or journaling) bolsters your pride in how far you’ve come and empowers you to share your story with others. And because the moon forms a harmonizing trine to imaginative Neptune in your higher learning zone, tapping into your imagination and intuition leads to personal growth.

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Virgo

As busy as your mind can be 24/7, this is a quiet, meditative moment with the new moon activating your spirituality sector. Restorative activities (like taking naps or honing your deep breathing practice) feel even more beneficial for you mentally, physically and emotionally now. You might even be inspired to work through old hurts and emotional aches that you’ve been brushing under the rug. You’ll come away prepared to care for your heart and spirit in a refreshed way.

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Libra

Falling in your networking and friendships sector, this new moon encourages you to get clear on and speak up about the sense of community you’ve been craving. With Mercury retrograde in this zone, you might be leaning on connections from the past to fulfill this desire, and yet, it could feel like something’s missing. Take a step back from your usual grind to really tune into your heart. You could find that putting yourself out there in a new way (think checking out a new fitness studio or signing up for art classes) allows you to align with likeminded people. You’ll also do well to hold your long-term wishes in mind now, too, as your friends can support the manifestation of those dreams.

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Scorpio

Whether you want to be recognized for putting your nose to the grindstone, to step into a leadership position or to rethink your definition of big picture success entirely, this new moon serves as a launchpad, because it falls in your career zone. Because the moon opposes transformative Pluto, your co-ruler, in your home zone, you’ll need to acknowledge and work through any past hurts or insecurities that have been holding you back from going to bat for your most ambitious goals. As emotionally heavy as this moment might sound, you’re more than equipped to move through it and come out even stronger.

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Sagittarius

With so much action in your adventure zone now, including this new moon, you’re chomping at the bit to bust out of your mundane routine, to globetrot and to follow whatever wanderlust-fueled impulses have crossed your mind. Even if you can’t necessarily hop a flight to a distant destination right now, this lunar event is a beautiful opportunity to celebrate that bold spirit of yours. With the moon’s trine to dreamy Neptune in your romance and self-expression zone, let your imagination run wild and drum up a bevy of ways in which you’d love to grow, explore and get out of your comfort zone in the coming weeks and months. Then, sharing your colorful wishes with loved ones can help make them come true. 

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Capricorn

Falling in your intimacy zone, this new moon is fertile ground for zeroing in on your needs within your closest relationship. You’ve been spending time taking stock of your comfort level and maybe even reassessing financial goals, thanks to the Mercury retrograde happening in this same sector, and now, you can channel that knowledge into a definitive aspiration. Is it time to be even more direct and forthcoming about your desires with your significant other or a loved one? How might being vulnerable reshape your bond? Exploring these questions can result in feeling truly seen. 

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Aquarius

Your one-on-one relationships — whether platonic, romantic or professional — have been spotlit more than usual lately, thanks to so much action happening in your partnership zone. Now, with this new moon falling there, you have a chance to set a bold goal alongside a dear friend, significant other, loved one or colleague. Take the time to game plan exactly what you want to achieve and what it will take to get here, and you’ll be fired up to make it happen. Just know that with the moon opposing powerful Pluto in your sign, working through and moving past any power struggles and controlling dynamics will be essential for making the strides you’re aiming for. 

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Pisces

Whether you’d like to try a new mind-body practice, invite more balance and peace into your day-to-day routine or simply feel more vital, you can make the most of this new moon in your health zone. Mercury’s retrograde here has been nudging you to slow down and rethink your everyday hustle, so consider any epiphanies that you’ve had recently related to caring for your wellness. It’s possible that setting and holding boundaries and carving out more time for self-care will be even more impactful than usual moving forward. And, because the moon harmonizes with dreamy Neptune in your self-worth sector, caring for your spiritual well-being now can also sets you up for meaningful rewards.

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