This solar cycle cranks up the volume on self-expression and action. But here’s the twist: Mercury is retrograde in Leo, layering reflection and refinement into the mix. Here’s your Leo season horoscope!
Leo season: July 22 to August 22
Passion, playtime and power moves—hells yeah! The Sun struts into regal, romantic Leo for its annual four-week reign on July 22, coaxing out the exhibitionist in all of us. This year, it joins forces with an in-progress Mercury retrograde in Leo, adding an intriguing remix to the season’s usual fire.
The Sun and Mercury traverse Leo together the entire four weeks of Leo season, until August 22. But you might not feel the full force of your roar until Mercury pivots direct on August 11. So don’t plan anything wild just yet: the lingering effects of Mercury’s “retroshade” will extend until August 25.
So what’s the move with 2025’s Leo season–Mercury retrograde mashup?
Start by dusting off dormant talents and rehearsing your next big act. Retrogrades are made for refining your vision and polishing your personal brand to a mirror-like sheen. Got a project to promote? Use this time to perfect your pitch, then schedule your big reveal once Mercury is back on course after August 11. Confidence is your best accessory now—just make sure it’s coming from a genuine place, not a fake-it-till-you-make-it one.
Leo season’s signature gift? A supersized dose of life-force energy. All the world’s your catwalk when the Sun struts into this scene-stealing fire sign. So go ahead—turn up your inner spotlight and revel in the “you can’t stop staring at me, can you?” energy. Just make sure you’re commanding attention for reasons that make you proud. With Mercury retrograde stirring the pot, Big Cat Energy can get a little… feral, if unchecked.
Reframe Mercury retrograde as your creative edit button
Rather than dread it, lean into the “re” vibes of a Mercury retrograde: revisit, refine, reunite, reimagine. The second half of Leo season is prime time to reawaken neglected passions, reconnect with old collaborators, or revive a vision that deserves a second chance.
Romantic standards get a royal reset during Leo season
As the Sun parades through Leo, it trumpets a bold mantra: I deserve to be adored like royalty. But a word to the wise: don’t expect grand gestures 24/7. Relationships thrive when both people invest equal energy—and when you commit to your own creative passions, too. That balance keeps love from feeling like a performance.
Channel Leo’s nobility, not its self-serving tendencies. Love is a two-way street. How can you be more generous—in and out of the bedroom? And don’t be surprised if you fall straw-hat-over-rope-sandals for your own fine self this Leo season. Confidence is magnetic.
Your Leo Season 2025 Horoscope
Below are horoscopes for every zodiac sign for Leo Season, from July 22 to August 22, 2025. You can read for your Sun sign or your rising sign (ascendant). Visit our Cosmic Calculators if you want to calculate your Rising sign or discover more about your personal astrology.
Every 30 days or so, the Sun visits a new zodiac sign. During this “season” everyone feels the prevailing energy, no matter what Sun sign you were born under.
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Aries (Mar 20-Apr 19)
Your four weeks of hiding behind your beach umbrella come to a dramatic conclusion on July 22, as the radiant Sun switches off the lights in your domestic fourth house and blasts into Leo and your fifth house of fun, flirtation and flamboyance until August 22. Even if there are a few last renovations or redecorating details to handle, it’s time to meet and greet the larger world. Single? This could be your lucky month—but you’ve got to put yourself out there. Attached? Get some exciting cultural dates on the calendar, stat!
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Taurus (Apr 19-May 20)
The Sun marches out of your lively third house and, perhaps still catching its breath, lands with a thud in Leo and your fourth house of home and family. But this doesn’t mean you’ll become a hermit anytime soon! Be quick about catching up on your beauty sleep and restocking the fridge and cupboards. The next four weeks are great for sprucing up your digs then showing them off with some summer entertaining—whether that involves your favorite friend crew or just one special co-star.
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Gemini (May 20-Jun 21)
Did you get all those items checked off your to-do list, Gemini? Hope so, because from July 22 until August 22, the Sun is in fun-loving Leo and your social third house (AKA the “Gemini house”). Accept all promising invitations, but don’t feel compelled to stay until the bitter end of every party. There are too many options for your flitting-butterfly sign to stuff into the calendar, and you might have to bounce between several of them. With your communication zone activated, you’ll be happy with lively conversation and a bevy of free-spirited friends.
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Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)
With your birthday season wrapping up, it’s time to sweep away the last crumbs of cake and get all those empty Prosecco bottles to recycling. On July 22, the Sun marches into Leo, turning your attention to more mundane matters, like work and money. Not quite as fun as a nonstop month of partying, but hey, all your grand dreams aren’t going to finance themselves!
What are your priorities for the rest of the summer, Crab? Your mind could turn to earning more or building a nest egg while the Sun visits your second house. Maybe it’s time to cash in some chips and take an epic vacation. With adventurous Jupiter in your sign this summer, you could explore starting an indie business or seeing another part of the world.
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Leo (Jul 22-Aug 22)
July 22 marks the official kickoff to Leo season, and knowing you, Lion, you’re probably more than ready for it! After a sleepy month hosting the Sun (your celestial ruler) in your twelfth house of R+R, you can more than make up for any missed opportunities. Even if you were in low-energy mode earlier this month, you’ll be full of vim and vigor now.
Where to begin? Give priority seating to any creative, romantic or passion project that’s been calling you. But do pace yourself—Jupiter is still in Cancer for another 11 months, and you’ll need downtime to dream and rejuvenate. And with Mercury retrograde until August 11, hold off on big announcements of your new endeavors until later in August.
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Virgo (Aug 22-Sep 22)
Leo season begins July 22, and for you, Virgo, that means the start to your annual cycle to kick back, slow your roll and unwind. This always follows on the heels of a hectic four weeks of socializing, inventing and group activities. As the Sun touches down in your internally focused twelfth house, you should feel zero guilt over letting calls go to voicemail and returning them in your own sweet time. After all, you want to conserve your energy to be ready to pounce when Virgo season commences on August 22. Until then, hammocks and beaches await!
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Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)
After a month of long workdays and seemingly endless deadlines, you can get back to your regularly scheduled social programming. Your people-oriented sign withers when you’re away from your crew for too long, and you might feel like you’re about to hit your limit. But starting July 22, as the exuberant Sun blasts into Leo and your eleventh house zone of group goals, fun takes precedence as you flit from one party, engagement and festival to another. Feel free to mix business with pleasure, Libra—the next four weeks are prime for amazing networking.
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Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)
Summer it may be, but starting July 22, as the Sun soars into confident Leo and your tenth house of career ambition and success, you can make major strides with your goals. Wherever your professional ventures are leading you, these next four weeks are prime time for setting some concrete intentions and crafting a plan to accomplish them. As you map your meteoric ascent, set a few clear milestones and checkpoints—but also leave room for pivots. With Mercury retrograde until midway through Leo season (August 11), even the most carefully-crafted plans may need adjustments along the way.
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Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)
Have you been playing in too small a sandbox, Archer? July 22 kicks off your annual expansion tour as the Sun blasts into fellow fire sign Leo and your limitless ninth house (aka the “Sagittarius house”). If you developed tunnel vision last month fixating on one supreme goal, you’ll be able to widen your focus for the next four weeks.
Unless you have a good reason, don’t limit your field of vision. Eventually you’ll have to settle on one or two choices, but for now, dare to dream. Travel, study and entrepreneurial ventures all get a boost between now and August 22. But pace yourself, Archer: Mercury is retrograde until August 11. Explore and experiment before you commit to anything concrete.
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Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 20)
July 22 kicks off your annual deep dive into your feelings, intimate relations and personal belief systems. That’s right, Capricorn: There’s nothing casual going on during Leo season! Whether you’re exploring the depths of your emotions, on a spiritual quest or pursuing a lucrative joint venture, your focus will be entirely consumed with the Sun in your eighth house. Choose where your direct your attention and make sure it’s worthy of your obsession. Need a little privacy? Retreat and decompress. You’ll clear your mind for powerful ideas to come through.
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Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18)
So much for that feisty independent spirit and rugged individualism! You’ll still march to the beat of your own conga player, Water Bearer. But as the Sun blazes into Leo and your dynamic-duos seventh house on July 22, you’re likely to be doing that as part of a twosome. Relationships take on a renewed intensity now, and if you’re attached, this is a sweet time to linger in your couple bubble. Single? Dress up and hit the town. Intriguing prospects are a dime a dozen now! One could even be a former flame, since Mercury retrograde in Leo (until August 11) could bring past paramours back into your field.
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Pisces (Feb 18-Mar 20)
You don’t have to give up your fun in the sun to also recommit to a wellness regimen, Pisces. Sometimes your extremist sign thinks it’s got to be all or nothing, but that’s not the case. As the Sun power-walks into fun-loving Leo and your health-conscious sixth house on July 22, you’ll see that working out and eating well are not exercises in deprivation and agony. Embrace the journey of self-care and focus on feeling energized and vital. No matter how slow or easy you start, the key is to find movement you actually look forward to doing. As a water sign, that might be swimming, stand-up paddleboarding or learning to surf!
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