Leo season is bringing a larger than life perspective to help you insert more fun into your everyday routine. Known as the lion of the zodiac signs, Leo season is ruled by the Sun as a planet in astrology. If you ask an astronomer, they would argue that the Sun is not a planet, but a star, which is in fact correct. However, in astrology, every sign is ruled by a planet, and our Sun falls into such a theological category. 

While Cancer season likely had you exploring your emotional aptitude, prepare to swing into the high intensity of Leo’s vivacious influence. This is the perfect time to try something daring just to test the waters and see how you feel in uncharted territory. If you’ve been waiting to try out confidence building techniques, now is the time with this sign. 

Leo loves to shine, take risks, and doesn’t care if its behavior garners the eyes of all. Try a new wardrobe or style your hair in a new way, even if it feels big and scary, do it. Leo is the energy of confident curiosity. The biggest theme of the season: have fun, and don’t take yourself too seriously.

Mercury retrograde takes place during Leo season. As you navigate the weeks ahead, stay enthusiastic, but don’t let this fire sign (Leo is a fire element in astrology) influence you to burn more bridges than you intend to. This could be a temperamental time for all. You’ll have the inspiration to stand your ground when needed, but Leo is a fixed-sign in astrology and tends to be stubborn and prideful. This Mercury retrograde will last until August 28th, well after Leo season wraps up on August 22nd. 

Here’s what the stars have to say. Read on for your rising and sun sign’s zodiac horoscope to join the planetary party.

Aries or Aries Rising (March 20 – April 19)

This is a very spiritual month for you, Aries. You could find yourself involved in social justice work or wanting to help the underdog receive justice in some sort of capacity. That could even be you, if you’ve been getting the short end of the stick and you’re ready to advocate for yourself. Leo season is adding more fire to your personality, but it’s providing you with momentum and vigor. As a fellow fire sign, you have no problem initiating or pursuing. Leo’s energy is giving you outside-of-the-box strategy thanks to its extremely creative influence. 

Taurus or Taurus Rising (April 20 – May 20)

You can anticipate this Leo season to be all work and no play. What’s the fun in that? Not every season is the same, ya tu sabes. This is a time of staying the course and showing your dedication to a goal or idea. Thankfully, Leo’s energy is shining bright in your career sector. This is the time to propose business ideas or land sponsorship. Basically, pitch yourself, anything and everything, and watch the magic unfold. Anything you touch right now will turn to gold. Hence, why this month won’t let you focus on anything aside from career endeavors

Gemini or Gemini Rising (May 21 – June 20)

With Jupiter currently transiting your time, things feel big in an uncertain way. There could be a deep calling to expand in a new direction without much clarity at this time. Leo season is giving you permission to play with such a notion. This is the time to allow yourself permission to flow, grow and follow your curiosity. Don’t take yourself too seriously, you’re pretty good at that and being a lighthearted personality, which we love! Don’t be afraid to make mistakes or fail, because this will lead you to your next breakthrough.

Cancer or Cancer Rising (June 21 – July 21)

Pluto in capricorn is turning its final retrograde in this sign for the rest of our lifetime, and this is impacting you majorly. You might feel like you haven’t been able to catch a break recently. This is a team of learning the good and the ugly about yourself. Learning to love yourself, and being adaptable to unlearning is an equally important theme for you this Leo season. You might feel extra stressed, and Leo season is whispering your name to follow its lead in the direction of fun. Plan an amiga date or go on a solo trip. This is a zodiac season where you’ll want to isolate, but could benefit from some social interaction to help lift your mood. 

Leo or Leo Rising (July 22 – Aug. 22)

Mercury retrograde will travel through your sign this year. You might be wondering if navigating a Mercury RX is something to celebrate on your birthday list, and it is! In fact, this retrograde period will help you undergo some insightful reflections on the trajectory of your life. You could make some drastic decisions this month, and that’s the point. You could find yourself finally letting go of old mindsets that have been long overdue to release. You will also veer into an easily irritated personality if you’re not mindful of managing your thoughts.

Virgo or Virgo Rising (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22)

Similar to your zodiac amiga, Leo, Mercury retrograde will also steamroll through your sign this month. For you, this is more of a checks and balances Mercury RX. Generally speaking, it shouldn’t be too rough for you if you’re making sure you’re not being too rigid or cynical. This one is about flexibility and being willing to learn. You could feel like you had the rug pulled out from under you if you’ve been holding onto something with a tight grip just for power dynamics. This is a season of letting go of control, because, we are in fact, never truly in control.

Libra or Libra Rising (Sep. 23 – Oct. 22)

This is a great time to get into performative arts. You could try hitting up a comedy club or inspire your office mates to have some fun as team building exercise by suggesting a lighthearted experience such as a game of charades. You may not be in the mood for serious conversations or hard deadlines this month. Making sure you have time to be flexible and move with more ease should be top of mind. Lastly, you could feel extra dramatic this month. We all know you’re a wonderful actress amidst the zodiac group. Everything within reason.

Scorpio or Scorpio Rising (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)

 You’re real life home improvement this month, Scorp. This Leo season asks you to rearrange your living situation and add some zest to your home environment. Is it time to add some new paint to your home? Or, maybe you want to try mixing and matching patterns to add some playful depth to the decor? This inspiration could translate to your office quarters as well. If you’ve been wanting to buy some ergonomics or spruce up your cubicle, do it. You’ll have fun changing up the energy this month.

Sagittarius or Sagittarius Rising (Nov. 22 – Dec. 20) 

As a fellow fire sign to Leo, you are equally here for the drama. With Saturn’s current retrograde in Pisces, it’s squaring your sign. And this, is forcing you to be more disciplined, not take any risks, and reminding you to move with clear intentions. Leo season is, however, giving you a much needed break from Saturn’s grip. You will have energetic blocks open up for you. Things that have felt slow or hardly progressive, will finally push through. This is the zodiac season to make plans to escape from the office so you can breathe a bit. You’ve been tied to that desk all year. Take a break amiga.

Capricorn or Capricorn Rising (Dec. 21 – Jan. 19)

This zodiac season unlocks a profound revelation for you. Pluto will retrograde one final time in your sign and you’re cleaning house this month. It’s not all seriousness and drudgery. Leo season provides you with a much needed shift in energy. You’re feeling flirty and fun this month. This is a time to spread that charisma and work your aura to manifest some good juju. You will be manifesting at a rapid rate this Leo season. Therefore, be mindful of your thoughts. You are what you think, or are you?

Aquarius or Aquarius Rising (Jan. 20 – Feb. 17)

Leo season is bringing in swift changes in business or career. This is the time to make a career shift if you’re pondering such a strategy. You could likely receive a good offer at this time whether as an entrepreneur or a professional. Equally, you can expect business to pick up if things have been slow. Try putting out more playful content online or inserting humor in your copywriting. These are all Leo traits that can be capitalized off of in your business operations. 

Pisces or Pisces Rising (Feb. 18 – March 20)

Leo is a very chatty zodiac sign. This zodiac season is bringing in some new networking and potential new social circles that can leverage you in a professional capacity. You are feeling really confident and you’re ready to be seen. Saturn and Neptune are both retrograde in your sign inspiring a new persona from within. You aren’t quite sure who this new era of you is, but you’re liking the direction it’s headed. Use Leo season as a springboard to test out new identities you’re ready to explore. You could meet an important new business contact this month. Say yes to invites you receive at this time. 

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