Cupid reloads his quiver on July 24 as the Leo new moon delivers its annual romantic reset. This proactive lunar lift puts you back in the driver’s seat in matters of love and self-expression.
2025 Leo new moon: July 24
If you’ve stopped articulating your desires or sharing your feelings, that ends July 24 with the new moon in Leo (3:11 PM EDT; 2º08’). You’re invited to broadcast your intentions with clarity and confidence. With Mercury retrograde also in Leo—and the new moon connecting to serious Saturn, mysterious Neptune and transformative Pluto—it’s ultra-important to send out clear signals to the people who matter in your life.
This new moon is also a potent springboard for your creativity. How will you nurture your talents over the next six months? Block time to hone your gifts and seek the support you need, whether that’s a mentor, coach, collaborator, or fresh supplies to fuel your vision. Do (at least) one thing to put your talents on display or draw attention to your work. Does an unfinished project still have life it in? With Mercury retrograde during this new moon, dust it off and get back to work on it.
Above all, commit to joy. Productivity flows more freely when you pause to play. Unwind with friends, and savor summer’s fleeting pleasures.
Bottom line: Let the Leo new moon’s wave of proactive energy wash over your romantic and creative pursuits. Single and searching? Pump up your efforts in the next two weeks and remember: Confidence is the most attractive trait of all. Ready to start (or expand) your fam? These fertile moonbeams could set the stage for babymaking, adoption or IVF.
Your 2025 Leo new moon horoscope
Below are horoscopes for every zodiac sign for the Leo new moon on Thursday, July 24 (3:11PM; 2°08’) You can read for your Sun sign or your rising sign (ascendant). Visit our Cosmic Calculator section if you want to calculate your Rising sign or discover more about your personal astrology.
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Aries (Mar 20-Apr 19)
Romantic reboot anyone? July 24 marks the year’s only new moon in Leo and your passionate fifth house. If someone’s been getting larger on your radarscope, it maybe time for one of you to make a move. With Leo’s passionate energy surging through your blood, this is no time to be shy. Unleash that contagious Aries confidence—that will also show whether this person can “handle the truth” of who you are. Actions you take today will resonate over the coming six months, and if this has the potential you’re vibing, you might be uncorking some bubbly to celebrate by the corresponding Leo full moon in six months.
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Taurus (Apr 19-May 20)
July 24’s Leo new moon sets the stage for those sweeping (or minor-yet-significant) changes to your domicile that you’ve been pining (and Pinning) for. In flamboyant Leo (your fourth house) this lunation may inspire you to go a little bolder with some of your choices, whether that means a scarlet accent wall or inviting your sweetie to move in on a more permanent basis.
Whatever the vision, open up energy by clearing out the clutter, smudging the rooms with sage and adding some mood-enhancing touches, like better lighting, houseplants or scented candles. Once Mercury ends its retrograde on August 11, your place will be ready for any bigger chances. If you’ve been mulling a move, make a commitment to spending X number of hours scouring listings and maybe going to open houses. If nothing else, it’ll be grist for the inspiration mill!
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Gemini (May 20-Jun 20)
The first symptom of July 24’s Leo new moon in your expressive third house could be feelings of restlessness. But that’s actually a GOOD thing, Gemini! You may have been so busy or stuck in your groove that you didn’t realize how fidgety you’ve gotten. Do something to break out of the mold and get your synapses firing. Pop into a gallery opening or happy hour-turned-fundraiser planning sesh after work. It almost doesn’t matter WHAT you do. The point of this exercise is to mix things up and get your curious, creative blood pumping again.
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Cancer (Jun 20-Jul 22)
If your bottom line is reeling from recent indulgences, July 24’s Leo new moon in your second house of finances can help you stabilize that balance sheet. First: Take stock of the “damage.” Are you happy with all your purchases, or do any still have the tags on for a possible return? Second, walk over to your credit cards and put them somewhere safe and out of your sight line. And then resolve to scale back on your spending for at least one (if not several) credit card cycles.
Over the coming two weeks, think in even broader terms by sitting down with an investment adviser or an HR person at work to make sure you’re doing all the right things, like socking away money every paycheck or contributing to your 401(k).
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Leo (Jul 22-Aug 22)
Ready to have your world rocked in a major way? July 24 brings the year’s only new moon in Leo, which is like a bonus New Year for you. Prepare to feel its effects as it shakes up your first house of identity, appearance and first impressions. Some Lions may suddenly feel the urge for a major style switcheroo, like chopping your hair, dying it or turning your closet upside-down (for the rest of the summer, anyway).
But hold your fire! Mercury is still retrograde in your sign until August 11. Start putting together a lookbook or researching classes and retreats that count as “personal growth experiences.” Mid-month, you’ll have the clarity to know which option is actually right for you.
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Virgo (Aug 22-Sep 22)
July 24’s new moon is in Leo, and because it falls in your twelfth house of letting go, you may be gently pushed to surrender to a higher power (which may simply be your wiser self). This is one of the best days of the year for being really honest with yourself, Virgo, and identify those things that are holding you back. That could be anything from a codependent relationship dynamic to a mind-numbing job to a limiting belief.
Once you figure out WHAT it is, the next step is committing to doing something about it. And the really big challenge is actually sticking to that promise, no matter how painful it gets at times. Don’t hesitate to reach out to friends. One in particular may have the insight you need to stay strong.
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Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)
It’s good to be popular! But not at the expense of your ideals. As July 24’s Leo new moon electrifies your eleventh house of teamwork, technology and social activism, everyone wants a piece of your team. You adore your friends, Libra, but under the high-minded energy of this lunar lift, you could find yourself seeking out collaborators or friends (online or IRL) who aren’t afraid to take a stand for humanity. Has a coworker or new acquaintance been inviting you to world-bettering events? Time to show up and see what this is all about. This is food for your soul.
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Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)
Exciting professional news could come July 24, as the year’s only new moon in Leo powers up your tenth house of career goals and public image. If you’ve been working your booty off for months on a complex project, you could finally get the kudos you deserve. Mainly, though, new moons are about fresh starts.
So take your victory lap, sing your collaborators’ praises…then throw yourself into the major project of figuring out what your next step is. Looking for a new gig or career path? Momentum will build in the coming two weeks. Keep at it, even when you feel like doors are closing in your face. Soon, the perfect one will blow wide open!
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Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)
Spin that globe, Archer! July 24’s Leo new moon switches on your wanderlust in your ninth house, which is always there, though sometimes it’s in Power Save mode. Under this cosmic energy surge, you might finally walk your big talk about living in another part of the world or visiting a region of your own country that you’ve never seen. If you can’t get away, you can widen your horizons metaphorically with an inspiring education program or by launching that dream solo venture. Connect to people who live life without limits. They’ll remind you just how possible this can be.
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Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)
Solitary, cautious and conservative you can be…but NOT July 24 as the year’s only new moon in fiery Leo blows the hinges off the doors in your eighth house of seduction, intimacy and shared resources. Whether you’re actively looking for a partner or not, one may find you. This might be the perfect person to help take your business plan to the next level, make savvier investments—or maybe take YOU to the next level, in a summer lovin’ kind of way. Your mojo is back, Capricorn and only getting hotter over the next two weeks. Make time between work commitments to enjoy this lusty vibe.
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Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18)
Not to be melodramatic, Aquarius, but July 24 could be the beginning of a whole era for you—a highly romantic one! The year’s only Leo new moon is stirring things up in your seventh house of partnerships.
Single Water Bearers could meet a promising prospect when you least expect it: doing laundry or grabbing a smoothie at the gym. Even online apps hold out promise now. With this jungle cat energy as your escort, love might be a right swipe away. Couples should make an effort to do more fun things together, something playful Leo energy can help with. Just look out for the wayward ex trying to creep back in since Mercury is retrograde until August 11.
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Pisces (Feb 18-Mar 20)
When you really get into something, you can lose track of time—and sometimes the toll it’s taking on your body. July 24’s Leo new moon lands in your sixth house of health and self-care.
You may not be able to ignore your aches and pains any longer. Yes, there are times that you simply have to be glued to your desk chair, but the toughest boss in the world won’t fault you for taking mini-breaks to stretch or get some fresh air. (Unless YOU’RE that boss. In which case, have a word with her stat!) This lunar lift brings new ideas about how to stay strong and flexible—and a fresh wave of commitment to do the things you already know you should do.
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When is the next new moon?
The next new moon is on August 23, 2025, in Virgo.
When is the next new moon and full moon in Leo?
• The next full moon in Leo is on February 1, 2026.
• The next new moon in Leo is on August 12, 2026 and it’s a solar eclipse!
Read even more about new moons
Read even more about new moons: New moons reset the monthly lunar cycle. Astrologers treat these occurrences as ultra-powerful moments to set intentions, start fresh and begin projects anew. Learn more about new moons in astrology and about all the 2025 New Moons, the 2025 Supermoons and the 2025 Eclipses.
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